On our final episode of 2020 (thank heavens that's over!) we're posting the audio from our live event at the University of Pittsburgh. We talk with Larry Brilliant, M.D., and epidemiologist who worked on the team that eradicated smallpox. He is an expert on pandemics and has a life like Forrest Gump. We find out his thoughts on COVID-19, his advice on how to deal with people who think it's a "hoax," and what working on the eradication of smallpox taught him about the human condition. He is amazi...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 1
Today we get all wound up about the Wall Street Journal op-ed which told Dr. Jill Biden to drop the "doctor" title even though she has a doctorate. Sarah discusses a humungous spider that some people adopted. We find out who discovered the treasure hidden by Forrest Fenn, & why the hunt captured the attention of so many. We hear about "repairability tags" that are being used in Europe to encourage people to repair their possessions instead of replace them. We discuss a big medical breakthrou...
Dec 21, 2020•56 min•Ep. 479
Today we discuss those dudes who wear shorts no matter how cold it is. Susie reveals why she thinks there's a ghost in her house. We learn why being a hermit might actually bring you closer to God. Susie shares what people eat as comfort foods around the world, and we learn a little too much about what Sarah's grandma made her eat when she was sick. We celebrate the baby who was born 27 years after she became a frozen embryo. Plus, we learn tips for socializing outside in the cold, and we realiz...
Dec 17, 2020•57 min•Ep. 478
Today we talk about why reality tv doesn't really feature underdogs. Sarah has a theory about sports, and she's really worked up about it. We discuss how YouTubers are trying to be athletes. Susie learns what questions you should ask a prospective therapist before you go, & why it's ok to leave your therapist if you're unhappy. We hear about a racists dudes who are obsessed w/ the monolith. Sarah describes the phenomenon of "disenvoweling" and how annoying it is when businesses misspell thei...
Dec 14, 2020•58 min•Ep. 477
This episode is a must-listen. We are still crying laughing about Sarah's theory for how mice are able to live in "uninhabitable" places on earth and her belief that Susie has created an animal spinoff to The Real World. We also cover the mysterious monoliths that turned up in Utah and Europe (obviously left by aliens). We discuss something called "sledhead" that is making us wonder if some winter sports should even be legal. We mourn the "death" of a telescope and Susie gives us a lesson on how...
Dec 10, 2020•57 min•Ep. 476
Today we find out why Sarah's favorite Christmas song got demoted, & she needs your help finding a new one. We discuss the Michael Buble marriage scandal, which Sarah says doesn't surprise her. We take a personality test that makes both of us feel like complete losers even though Sarah insists we're not. Find out why introverts cough more, agreeable people yawn more, and we debate the virtues of a little gossip session. Plus, we celebrate Scotland's decision to help the ladies out. Listen to...
Dec 07, 2020•50 min•Ep. 475
Today we find out why the Pope might be getting frisky on Instagram. Find out why scientists are trying to figure out what England smelled like hundreds of years ago. We celebrate the inductees to the Toy Hall of Fame, & lament the toys who did not make the cut. Hear why your desserts might have beaver butt secretions in them & some people drink coffee made out of poo. Susie reveals why Henry VIII might have something in common with OJ Simpson. We learn why scientists made 3D vaginas, bu...
Dec 03, 2020•54 min•Ep. 474
Today we get into the Christmas spirit, but Sarah brings a little bah humbug as well. We hear why an American tourist went to prison for leaving a negative TripAdvisor review. Susie shares the history of the baby book, and it's more adorable than we realized. Find out why garlic has been used to designated social class for centuries. Susie reveals the history of the Ouija Board. We find out why women are leaving the workforce, and it's a big problem. Susie discusses women who fake illnesses onli...
Nov 30, 2020•51 min•Ep. 473
Today we get the scoop about what really happened in Sarah's apartment recently. She discusses some amazing women like Emily Harrington who was the first woman to scale El Capitan in less than one day. We hear about a "fuckboi" with a heart of gold. Sarah teaches us how to break up with someone tactfully, & we debate whether text breakups are ok. We find out about a man who doesn't like that his girlfriend wears cute thematic dresses to her job as a teacher. Plus, we hear why mongooses would...
Nov 23, 2020•48 min•Ep. 472
Today we find out why Sarah didn't really enjoy SpOoOoOoOoKy season this year. We learn why she went on a new diet, and it's a mixed bag. Susie describes a new 3-D art exhibit to provide a full sensory Van Gogh experience, but some art critics aren't happy about it. We learn the science behind "haunted painting effect" and why it's helping Susie enjoy art even more. Hear why humans domesticated themselves through "survival of the friendliest," there's a new Hippocratic Oath that we're celebratin...
Nov 19, 2020•54 min•Ep. 471
Today we hear why one woman decided to train her husband as if he were a dolphin, and it somehow worked. We learn what Lori Loughlin's prison is like, and we aren't happy, but for different reasons. We learn the science behind the fear of clowns, and then we wonder which part of the clown is the creepiest and whether all people who wear a lot of makeup (like drag queens) also spark fear. Sarah discusses a woman who returned an artifact to Pompeii because she felt it produced a karmic curse on he...
Nov 16, 2020•48 min•Ep. 470
Today we hear how Susie was actually excited to talk to someone on an airplane, & why Sarah thinks it was a miracle. We hear how zoom is causing people to feel bad about themselves. We find out how one Black influencer got Instagram to change their double standards toward breasts. We learn what a dinosaur butthole looks like, & realize why humans actually have a pretty good b-hole situation in comparison. Sarah reveals why she cannot eat chicken and eggs in the same meal. We discuss our ...
Nov 12, 2020•46 min•Ep. 469
Today we find out why Sarah's apartment is reminding us of Celine Dion. Sarah is preemptively mourning the death of her dog. We hear about Sarah scratching someone's car, & her decision to do the right thing, but she wonders if she is being punished anyway by the universe. We learn how Sarah is a genius at putting together furniture. We discuss why watching people clean technology might be a new TikTok trend that Susie & Sarah are into. Scientists found a new color, & it could save t...
Nov 09, 2020•53 min•Ep. 468
Today we learn about a new documentary that made Susie concerned about "basement dwellers." We are delighted by a Nobel Prize winner who found out about his award through a security camera. We discuss a famous journalist who exposed himself on a zoom work call. Susie freaks out about a woman who was mistaken for dead & nearly buried alive. We learn how to make friends with cats and the reason sea lions are developing epilepsy. Susie shares how the government decides the color of your food an...
Nov 05, 2020•57 min•Ep. 467
Today we hear about why quarantine provided us with a Dickensian A Christmas Story experience. Sarah decided to get back in the ocean after years on land. We learn facts about bats including that some bats exercise on...treadmills. Sarah had a run-in with bad jokes at a restaurant. We find out about a man who created a charity race that made us think he might be a Brainiac. Sarah has decided to take up baking, & she is convinced she's a master baker. Plus, we hear about a singer who might be...
Nov 02, 2020•50 min•Ep. 466
Today we debate whether all vaginas are beautiful or some of them are floppity sloppity. Susie talks about a new documentary about cryogenics, and we debate whether people should freeze themselves after death. We learn about a family who lived in isolation in Siberia for 40 yrs, missed WWII and the moon landing, & their reasons for hiding. We debate whether a building owner has a right to paint over graffiti. Plus, we learn why freaky caterpillars that look like toxic toupees are invading th...
Oct 26, 2020•51 min•Ep. 465
Today we discuss an incident on a flight where a man had a very unfortunate side effect to sleeping medication. Sarah teaches us all the steps to get people to like you. We revisit our obsession with Great British Baking Show. Sarah thinks about joining the Sierra Club. We debate whether when someone is called "flirtatious" they're really being called promiscuous. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcas...
Oct 22, 2020•55 min•Ep. 464
Today we hear the latest music series Susie is obsessed with. We find out who her newest Pen(itentiary) pal is. We learn why eating a pickle before your next date might help ease your anxiety. Susie reveals why the pandemic isn't all bad because we got a new cheese out of the deal. We discuss a period underwear that was banned from Facebook for a ridiculous reason. Susie finds out that Subway might not be serving actual food, GPS is saving baby turtles, and someone might've bought a Van Gogh pai...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 463
Today we find out why Susie is having a "conservative" moment where she wants people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Sarah reveals why having just a few plants changes your brain. We find out why she had a run-in at the dog park and had to womansplain. We celebrate the return of The Price is Right, and hear what 90s shows should and shouldn't be brought back to life. Plus, hear why Sarah might have had a Brazilian stalker. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork....
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 462
Today we debate the virtues of vision boards, & talk about the type of people who usually enjoy them. Sarah reveals that cats have a dominant hand, & we theorize why the devil that would be necessary. We discuss strategies for coping with change, and find out why you're probably wrong about what to expect out of life. We find out why lottery winners aren't as happy about their good luck as you'd think. We learn how Generation Z is soliciting LEGO to make big changes. And Sarah admits to ...
Oct 12, 2020•49 min•Ep. 461
Today we discuss how we often fall in love w/ the things we end up hating in our partners. We are effusive about our love of British Baking Show, and explain why it's even better than you think. Susie is pissed about "heat tourists" and then finds out Sarah is one. We find out why loneliness is extremely deadly, and learn about the importance of play. Susie shares the cool biography of the man who invented the Rubik's Cube. Plus, we hear the history of Japan's love/hate relationship with cats. L...
Oct 08, 2020•52 min•Ep. 460
Today we find out why some researchers won't quit tickling their lab rats, and we have some ethical questions about it. Sarah follows up on her building's dying tree, and how she's made progress on her propagation. We discuss how some people have a rare ability to recognize faces quickly and accurately, and we are very jealous. Plus, Sarah reveals a superpower she possesses. But the most important thing to know is that Sarah is EXTRA hilarious in this episode. Listen to more podcasts like this: ...
Oct 05, 2020•52 min•Ep. 459
Today we find out why Sarah is becoming a nail ASMR artist. We talk about a new tv show for kids where adults are completely naked. Susie describes a new Thai policy of shipping garbage to people. Sarah claims there was a rodent infestation in the Real World house. Hear the history of the CPR doll, the reason why some howler monkeys are overcompensating for small testes, & there is a trash problem in space. Plus, Sarah hilariously can't pronounce a certain word. Listen to more podcasts like ...
Oct 01, 2020•53 min•Ep. 458
Today we find out why Sarah's Jeopardy obsession is still growing. We discuss the documentary The Social Dilemma, & ways we can disconnect from the Internet. We celebrate the oldest python to lay eggs WITHOUT A MALE! We hear an article written by a robot & lament our eventual domination by machines. Susie is convinced the author who said he buried treasure was lying especially now that he died months after the treasure was allegedly found. We find out what people are asking psychics this...
Sep 28, 2020•53 min•Ep. 457
Today we hear why Sarah's recent pie baking somehow made her feet hurt. We discuss the documentary My Octopus Teacher, & why Sarah was both moved & upset by the filmmaker. Sarah reveals a shocking fact about lobsters, & Susie is not ok with it. We debate the virtues of The Home Edit & organizational porn, & Susie's opinion is surprising given her penchant for labeling. We learn about a street artist who is making Susie & Sarah mad (what else is new?). Listen to more podca...
Sep 24, 2020•52 min•Ep. 456
Sarah has a dilemma involving a tree, & Susie wants her to steal it. Hear about a documentary that gave Susie hope, & another one that made her miss Pennsylvania Polka. We debate whether a professor should be punished for accidentally using a slur. Find out why Betty Boop is the most famous example of cultural appropriation. We learn the origins of Monopoly, & we decide it should be mandatory to play before marriage. Hear the linguistic evolution of Taylor Swift & why Susie is ma...
Sep 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 455
Today we hear about muscle mass in space and an experiment being done with mice that we imagine makes them float around the space station (but it probably doesn't). Sarah comes up with a movie idea with Air Bud. We learn whether male and female mice parent differently. Sarah explains why ketchup isn't really a liquid or a solid, & you're probably using it wrong. The woman who invented gender reveal parties has regrets. And Susie really hates hammocks even though Sarah says they help you slee...
Sep 17, 2020•51 min•Ep. 454
Today we find out why some birds were high on opioids & how it affected their singing. We hear about a new documentary about an amusement park that Susie cannot quit talking about. We learn the science behind duck's feathers being water-resistant. We debate Bella Thorne's Only Fans scandal. Susie talks about a librarian who stole $8M worth of books. We learn why outdoor comedy isn't as funny. And the science of why some words are more translatable than others. Listen to more podcasts like th...
Sep 14, 2020•52 min•Ep. 453
Today Sarah complete blows Susie's mind by revealing an insane fact about puzzles. We are shooketh. We discuss a new development in tennis that has the patriarchy's name all over it. We hear why Minecraft is making a 1:1 replica of earth. WHAT. Sarah reveals a creepy dream she had & how our brains help us overcome trauma through sleep. We debate how to pronounce Uranus because we're very immature. And we hate on magicians named David. Plus, we speak to Dr. Charlotte Markey about body image. ...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 452
Today we hear about Sarah's keg stand experiences & why it was a one-time thing. Susie stans Guy Fieri again, & questions Sarah's tv viewing expertise. Susie explains the science of boredom, & how we can combat it. We hear why Asian cultures prefer different peppers to Americans. We discuss the complexities of raising a child as gender neutral. Hear why some people are mad at NPR over the pronunciation of an animal. And Susie explains why everyone is painting their kitchens black. Li...
Sep 07, 2020•57 min•Ep. 451
