Find out what the latest is in Sarah's medical mystery tour (plus, the theme song she created for her ailment). Susie tells the history of the Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz. Sarah reveals startling science on the dangers of wearing neckties. Susie talks about all the royal rules Meghan Markle has to follow (and Sarah is none too pleased). Plus, we talk to Alice Bolin who wrote our July book club pick, Dead Girls. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week'...
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 240
Today we discuss beauty pageants, and whether we agree with them (and the elimination of the bathing suit competition). We discuss why women should brag about their accomplishments. Sarah claims the Bubonic plague is back. Susie reveals the history of the term "86" and more diner speak. We mourn the loss of hundreds of barrels of bourbon that crashed to the ground. We debate whether kids should be allowed in museums. Sarah claims the word buffalo means a lot more than we think. Listen to more po...
Jul 23, 2018•58 min•Ep. 239
Today we talk about Sarah's ASMR, & why she needs certain sounds to fall asleep. We discuss the legacy of Bob Ross, & learn things we never knew. Susie reveals what that smell is in thrift stores. We debate about the name of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Sarah talks about books made of poison. We debate whether its appropriate to date your professor, we discuss the 30-year-old whose parents evicted him, & Sarah discusses the World Series of Poker. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://...
Jul 19, 2018•56 min•Ep. 238
Hear why Sarah hates a parade and Susie didn't practice her mantra of "stop being polite," and she has regrets. We follow-up on our highly unscientific asparagus pee study. We learn theres a literal time warp near Las Vegas. Hear about a woman who was pronounced dead only to be found alive in a freezer at the morgue. Susie reveals her fear of being buried alive. We learn about a man who was poisoning his co-workers for 20 years, & Sarah tells us why office food is making you fat. Listen to m...
Jul 16, 2018•59 min•Ep. 237
Today we discuss how an award named for Laura Ingalls Wilder was renamed because of racist elements in her writing. we discuss the misogynist culture at Pixar. We discuss cross-dressing, & Susie admits to not really understanding it. Sarah learns about the Pittsburgh Potty, & we discuss its origins. Plus, we interview Diana Butler Bass about her book Grateful. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypo...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 236
Today we find out how you can get smarter everyday according to experts. We hear a story about a man who almost died because of 55 pounds of poop in his body. Susie talks about women who were poisoned w/ radium during WWII because of factory conditions. She shares several things that kids do that she hates. We discuss a new Civil War discovery that reveals how medicine was practiced at that time. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https...
Jul 09, 2018•57 min•Ep. 235
Today we discuss our Great Debate episode w/ the woman who didn't support feminism. We learn the science of why people faint at the sight of blood. Sarah discusses her first bra, and why her boobs are still a source of consternation. Susie talks about a musician whose career was sabotaged by a girlfriend. She also talks about a tragedy at Costco. We find out what happens in kids' brains when you read to them, & why books w/ pictures are ideal. We interview author, Val Brkich about fatherhood...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 234
Today we find out why you should eat popcorn with chopsticks, & why novelty is the secret to happiness. Sarah tells us the history of "new car" smell. We learn about a fish that carries weapons (what?). We find out why women are often forgotten in the design and architecture fields. Sarah talks about why eternal sunshine of the spotless mind might be possible. We discuss the success of Queer Eye. Plus, we interview author Lucas Mann about his book Captive Audience: On Love & Reality TV. ...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 233
We find out about the crazy Cannes Festival shoe policy, and why Kristen Steward bucked the system. We talk about late night talk show hosts, and debate who the best is. We hear how a Marilyn Monroe statue is causing controversy at a local church. Sarah talks a woman who SHAVED HER LEGS in a public pool! EW! We discuss why it's not fair that they don't put changing tables in most men's rooms. Find out which wine pairs best with Cheetos. Hear the scammer who called Susie and tried to get money. L...
Jun 25, 2018•57 min•Ep. 232
We debate the virtues of audio books, and announce a Brain Candy event coming up. Susie shares the history of counting and numbers. We celebrate the recent success of Ocean's 8. We learn about a man who planted flowers to cheer up his blind wife. We talk about how parenting has changed over the years including the role of fathers, the helicopter parenting style, & how we're making kids afraid of failure. Find out why no one answers the phone any more. Listen to more podcasts like this: https...
Jun 21, 2018•58 min•Ep. 231
This is one of our favorite episodes because it includes so many cool topics. Hear behind-the-scenes of the Truman Show. Sarah describes the set of Real World Brooklyn. Hear how scientists discovered a new color. We learn about bees. Susie shares the psychology of karaoke & she gives the history of the pink flamingo. Find out why tiki bars are coming back into fashion. Plus, we interview author Janna King, who talks about her writing process & how her kids help her career. Check out our ...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 230
Today begins with info on a very strange side effect of getting bit by a tick, but quickly moves into a more saucy conversation. We debate whether kissing is hot or gross (is this really a debate?). We learn what personality traits predict whether a person has been kissed by college. Susie talks about why orgasm equality is so important in our discussions about sexuality. We find out the history of sex studies, and why they're sometimes not reliable. Plus, we talk about Allison Mack's alleged se...
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 229
Today we discuss Sarah's vacation, which was supposed to be a Babymoon, & how she handled the reminders of her pregnancy. We find out a strange side effect of going to high altitudes if you have breast implants. They discuss the Evil Genius documentary, white people's baby names, and why Sarah would be good at trampoline. To get that deal on our Poshmark stuff, go here: http://bit.ly/PoshXbraincandypodcast and use imsarahrice as your referral code! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 228
Today we discuss Carrie Underwood's recent accident & how it was a mystery for a while. We debate Instagram sponsors, & whether it's annoying or helpful. Sarah reveals her childhood career as an actress, & why it made her hate mayonnaise. We talk about moms night out, & why we hate it. Sarah offers tips on what to buy at the 99 Cents Store. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/226-22...
Jun 07, 2018•58 min•Ep. 227
Sarah busts out a food fun fact that blows our mind. We learn about a company that will rent a family to you if you've lost a loved one or are estranged from your family. Sarah talks about how an airline keeps a dead body closet in case somebody dies mid-flight. Susie shares the history of Mommy & Me fashion. We debate the Yanny/Laurel phenomenon. Plus, we interview Mythbusters star, Kari Byron about her career, being a woman in a male-dominated field, & being pregnant on TV. Listen to m...
Jun 04, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 226
Today we learn why women don't get as many transplants as men, and we're pissed. Hear the history of the escalator. Sarah talks about a strange sex cat chateau. Find out why some people believe gay culture is dying because of the internet. We debate whether straight people should go to (Gay) Pride. Plus, we talk to Dr. Nina Shapiro who reveals why we're worried about the wrong things. She tells us why we should be more worried about accidents than eating organic. Listen to more podcasts like thi...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 225
Today we learn about a slurp-cancelling fork that silences your noodle noises. We discuss Sarah's sense of humor, & why she doesn't realize how funny she is. She reveals why porn has changed for her because she aged out of her own fantasies. Hear about an experiment Ikea did where they bullied a plant, & find out why scientists don't believe the results. They discuss why crows have received an undeserving reputation of brilliance when they're dummies. Snoop Dogg doesn't know what a pine ...
May 28, 2018•50 min•Ep. 224
Today Susie gets a tutorial about the history & burgeoning rap career of the Cash Me Outside girl. We learn about how scientists trained a spider to jump on command. We find out why prisons have sexist policies. Susie reveals why women don't write letters to the editor. Sarah claims men have pressure to be perfect (& Susie is skeptical). We discuss the Rachel Dolezal documentary, and why we feel sorry for her (but feel guilty about it). We revisit the Wild Wild Country documentary. Liste...
May 24, 2018•46 min•Ep. 223
Today we discuss the reaction to Sarah's pregnancy and miscarriage announcement. Sarah talks about a kid who flew to Bali because he was mad at his parents. Susie reveals why a certain tribe of people can stay under water for up to 5 hours per day. We discuss why we think the Olympics are becoming obsolete and why there's really no such thing as "fairness." We hear why credit card algorithms might be racist, why Whole Foods is having a race related controversy, and why some people are breaking i...
May 21, 2018•47 min•Ep. 222
Today we start by laughing about the #pooperintendent, a superintendent who was caught pooping at the school. Sarah talks about a man who gets women he meets online to buy him dinner because he dines-and-dashes. We talk about the recent Correspondents' Dinner uproar. Sarah discusses the Rachel Dolezal documentary. They discuss the issue of the Barbie doll and whether her history is feminist or oppressive--or both. We debate whether hotel shampoos are racist and discuss the Russian doping scandal...
May 17, 2018•55 min•Ep. 221
Today we discuss Sarah's latest reality tv obsession, & why she can't get enough of it. Susie discusses why Happiest Baby on the Block techniques used to be for everyone & shifted towards the rich. We discuss the history of noise (yes, there is a history to noise). We talk about a ping-pong ball experiment, the origin of the choker necklace, & why eyes are not the windows to the soul after all. Plus, we find out why porn viruses went down due to religion. We interview CNN's Sally Koh...
May 14, 2018•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 220
We begin with the do's & don'ts of Sarah's work attire, and why she's turning into a witchy woman. We pontificate on our excitement about the capture of the alleged Golden State Killer, and why we think we are responsible for it. We celebrate the conviction of Bill Cosby and the women who fought for their truth. We find out the science behind why women don't quit. Plus, we talk to Nell Scovell who has written a million tv shows, about being one of the only women in writer's rooms and about h...
May 10, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 219
Today begins with a rowdy discussion about mix(ed) tapes, and Sarah talks about the rules of making playlists. We then talk about how growing up poor makes you always have a plan b for what job you'd do in an emergency. Susie discusses a cherry factory that had a scandalous secret. We learn about beer that is made out of toilet water. Plus, we discuss the robots that tried to build Ikea furniture. Sarah shares the history of the book jacket. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcast...
May 07, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 218
Today we find out how long it takes to become friends (& why it's different for Susie & Sarah). Hear about Sarah's cancelled birthday, why she loves Tim McGraw, & what she thinks about Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer. We discuss Cardi B's pregnancy & career. Plus, we hear why Sarah almost won a big prize (again). We also learn about a "women's" word search & why a woman was caught eating Cheeto's in a stranger's tub. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com...
May 03, 2018•52 min•Ep. 217
Sarah had to make a trip to the DMV (for a hilarious reason), and it did not go well. We discuss the problem with the Simpsons' character, Apu. We talk about the new cult docu-series, Wild, Wild Country. We explore the unintended consequences of genealogy sites (& this was recorded before the Golden State Killer news!). Hear about a man who drove a taxi trying to find his abducted daughter (& it worked!), why Sarah is responsible for Ashton Kutcher's success, & get some advice from V...
Apr 30, 2018•55 min•Ep. 216
We thought today's show was going to bring a joyful surprise, but instead it is a difficult one. Hear what's been going on with Sarah, and why she hasn't been herself lately. We also discuss crazy news stories like the woman who was embalmed alive, Katy Perry's questionable shoes, roads that play music, and more. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/214-215 Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-...
Apr 26, 2018•52 min•Ep. 215
Today we discuss Jewish mysticism (and Jewish people who eat bacon), and why Susie is taking a class on it. They talk about the Netflix docuseries, Girls Incarcerated, and why Sarah should work at a jail. We learn about a Mummy who might be a mommy, and science is on the case. Plus, we are shocked a new grammatical trend, we find out a tragedy with dairy farmers, and we talk about bananas (not that Banana though...). Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this wee...
Apr 23, 2018•52 min•Ep. 214
We discuss the new Cristiano Ronaldo bust, and why the man who sculpted the original terrible bust dealt with a lot of pain after his failure went viral. Sarah talks about the new "reality face" trend in plastic surgery. We debate whether parents should post pics of their toddlers on social media. Plus, we talk about the strange trend of snorting condoms. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & ...
Apr 19, 2018•48 min•Ep. 213
Today we talk about a strange new product designed to make women more confident, but we have our doubts. We talk about circumcision, and whether we agree with the practice. We discuss the Roseanne reboot, and whether the political stuff ruins it. Sarah tells stories about dirty bath toys, a duck murder, and a man who got a chip implanted in his body to help him ride the subway. Plus we find out about the first American female Olympian. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwor...
Apr 16, 2018•49 min•Ep. 212
Today we talk about our mutual anxiety about taking polygraph tests even though we aren't lying (or are we???). We talk about professional cheerleaders, and why the cheerleaders are claiming their contracts are sexist and discriminatory. We debate the new "promposal" trend in high schools. Plus, we talk about a book Susie read about mental health and the prison system and Sarah shares about why we're all embarrassed by our bodies. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com...
Apr 12, 2018•48 min•Ep. 211
