The Brain Candy Podcast

Hear the latest on Sarah's five month long move to Colorado and why Susie says Sarah has a good luck/bad luck dichotomy in her life. We learn about a man who lost his foot in a motorcycle accident and did the next logical thing, which was to cook his foot up and have his friends over for foot tacos. We discuss a woman who discovered an amazing use for human hair that could help the planet. Sarah explains why hugs might prevent or cure the common cold, but Susie is going to take her chances with a hug-free life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/609-610Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susie talks about the Tony Hawk documentary, and how the very thing that gives his life meaning might be killing him. We learn a surprising fact about Sarah's eating habits that she never told Susie about. Susie wonders whether the Girl Scouts are ok after they filed a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts. We learn whether suffering helps inspire creativity and productivity. We talk about Sarah's favorite conspiracy theory about Stevie Wonder and we hear about a composer who pretended to be deaf. Plus, we discuss the Jimmy Savile docu-series and how celebrity can help you groom an entire country. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/605-608Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah almost had a white pants disaster, and somehow she sees it as a sign that her luck has changed since Vegas. Susie reveals why her Road Rules experience could've been very embarrassing. We learn about "semantic bleaching," and how words get diluted, bastardized, and ruined by misuse. Sarah talks about a new invention that can help women protect themselves from violence (and Susie discusses a condom with teeth (??). We hear about a study of twins that proves there is a genetic component to one's love or distaste of nature. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/605-608Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susie talks about the hair catastrophe she had recently, and how she had to comfort the stylist. She now has "bald patches" and had to cut off 6 inches of hair. But Sarah somehow related it to "butt sex" and we can't quit laughing. We find out why Susie's son thinks the Golden Rule is bullshit. We talk about a documentary about the way gay men speak. Susie breaks it to Sarah that there is a sage shortage, and she's going to have to adjust her witchy potions. Find out what scientists say are the world's best and worst smells. We hear why pet cloning is expensive, unsuccessful, and irrational. Plus, we learn about a hair condition that makes your hair "uncombable." Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/605-608Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're getting an update on Sarah's epic road trip from Denver to California and back again. Never a dull moment with her. She talks about her bad luck in Vegas and why she is never staying in a bad hotel again. She describes her epiphanies and the New Moon Energy that inspired them. She asks the Brainiacs for help with her plants. We find out what Goblin Mode is, and Sarah argues that it is sexist. We hear about a pig heart transplant in a human. And we learn about a diamond ring made from ranch dressing. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/605-608Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear why Sarah keeps a stove (!) in her car (and uses it!). Susie describes a documentary about bullying, and how it made her wonder if she'd ever been a bully and Sarah describes why she was bullied growing up. We discuss the Hillsong docuseries and the reason why churches have scandals. We describe how we had a bizarre experience at a church in Brazil. We learn who scientists claim is the "most boring person in the world," and we think he sounds pretty lovely. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/603-604Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear about the birth control for men, and why we can't decide if this is a good or bad idea. We hear about an experiment to understand our sense of time where volunteers spent weeks in a cave. Sarah explains why it reminded her of the Challenge. We discuss our ideas of heaven, and Susie cannot quit laughing at Sarah's response. We debate whether dogs are people too, and how smart dogs cock their heads to tell you something. Plus, we learn why you might be able to breathe...out of your b-hole.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/603-604Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss the Bad Vegan docu-series about a vegan restauranteur who got scammed by her partner. Susie claims this is not a scammer story, but is a story about a woman with an unhealthy relationship with her dog. We discuss Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, and why she might be a sociopath. We debate whether she was just trying to keep up with the boys' club or whether she lacked a conscience. Susie discusses an article about an increase in "harassment" towards Girl Scouts, but we decide this was a false flag, and the Girl Scouts need to suck it up because when we were their age... We describe the "backlash to the backlash" about Making the Band, and the reason why Susie thinks Gen Z is too sensitive and has overcorrected to the point of being lazy. Plus, we talk to Danielle Liedemann about her book True Story on the ways reality TV affects us.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/601-602Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear why Sarah couldn't move into a house because it "tested positive for meth," and we have some follow-up questions. Sarah describes a study that was done to determine whether sounds affect the way cheese ages, and which genres affect it the most. Sarah tries to talk Susie into getting a "sound bath," and Susie is not interested. We theorize why people suddenly hate Sarah. We hear about a new fabric that can "hear" your body. We learn about strange cases of mistaken identity recently. Plus, we are mad about a bear who was wrongfully accused of stealing food. Hashtag justice for Hank the Tank. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/601-602Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susie went to a "get together" and found out she's become a weirdo during the pandemic. Sarah manifested a financial windfall, but she should've been more specific. Susie discusses the life of artist Andy Warhol, how he dated twins, how he branded himself, and how the AIDS epidemic affected him. We find out why the Great Garbage Patch isn't great or garbage, and not worth cleaning up. We find out the origin of jokes being "cheesy" and "corny," and hear why they're different. Susie shares what kids are learning in puberty class and we discuss the new Disney film Turning Red.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/599-600Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Sarah asks listeners to say whether cramps are worse than having a baby. It's fun. We have more thoughts about why we evolved to taste sour, and how it might relate to adventure, gut health, and anxiety. We find out what the oldest people in the world eat and do in a day, and we approve! Susie reveals why she's still in a mid-life crisis and she can't decide whether life is too long or too short. Sarah has a theory about how we got on earth, and considers whether we choose to be here, why we might be playing "Earth Game," and whether we map out our life ahead of time. It's very witchy. We make plans to watch Interstellar, Susie's OB-GYN sold her bootleg DVDs, and we discuss Valerie Bertonelli's workout DVD. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/599-600Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear about a crazy story involving Susie's husband Adam, where she had to perform the Heimlich Maneuver on him. We learn about hospitals in France that are giving dying patients high-end wine during their last days, and why we aren't able to do the same here. We discuss the evolution of NERF guns and how historic events have influenced the way people use these toys. Susie talks about purity culture in the 80s and 90s and why Britney Spears continues to be the sacrificial lamb for our cultural obsession with "good girls." We discuss a new hotline where you can call and get a pep talk from a Kindergartener. And it's totally adorable. We debate why humans are able to taste sour, as scientists are stumped about the evolutionary purpose of it. But fear not! Sarah's got a theory, and Susie thinks she's onto something. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/597-598Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear about Sarah's new life in Denver, why she's an agent of chaos, and how she's "soft launching" the reveal of her new man. She talks about a new show that is teaching her a ton about the world. We hear about a man without sight who climbs mountains and hikes volcanoes by using "infrasound" vibrations to find his way. We hear about the strange way artificial intelligence is being used in films, and why it made Susie boycott a film she otherwise was dying to see (and it wasn't Interstellar). We discuss the ethical dilemma of what happens to your data when you die. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/597-598Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear why Sarah still has her ex's last name, and Susie thinks she should change it to Princess Consuela Bananahammock. We learn about a study that showed our lives really do flash before our eyes in the last few seconds on earth. Susie claims she hates when people say they're "empaths," and that it's just a synonym for being narcissistic. We discuss the documentary, Downfall, the reason it gave Susie a nightmare about dying in a plane crash, and what her final moments were in her dream. Sarah describes her near death experience, and why it made her not afraid to fly. Susie tells us about a group of monks who can generate their own heat, and how they can warm up their core temperature with their thoughts. Plus, we learn what really happens to your Amazon returns, and why they create popular content on YouTube.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/595-596Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we start with a discussion about doctors and how they rank each other, and why Bill Cosby shouldn't even have a doctorate. Sarah rants about Autozone, and why she got extra mad at the employees and customers there. We learn about a study on happiness that claimed you're working toward the wrong goal. We hear why well-being would be a better goal. Sarah claims she has some sort of superpower where she feels the moods of others, and it once involved craving Nicorette gum. Susie was very annoyed at this claim, and now refers to Sarah as a "vibrational psychic." We hear about men who have been sticking objects up their wieners. Sarah loves a bet a woman made with her son to avoid social media, but Susie thinks it wasn't a good deal. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/595-596Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we learn about a man who can "taste" words, and why it's negatively affecting his relationships. Susie tells us about an Olympian who ended up with a frozen penis. We debate whether testicles need to be kept warm or cold, and Sarah claims someone's finger fell off from cold. Susie reveals why your brain is always 15 seconds behind, and we're all living in the past. We hear why the "love locks" people put on bridges might be more dangerous than you would think. We hear why people in Taiwan take their garbage out every night when they hear Beethoven's Fur Elise playing. Susie reads a tweet about a woman who was complimented by a man at the gym, and we debate whether she makes a good point or whether she's just arrogant. We discuss what "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn" looks like in real life, and why freeze and fawn were not acknowledged until recently. Plus, Sarah explains how you can scam men by playing Rock, Paper, Scissors. Finally, we discuss the new model for Victoria's Secret who has Down Syndrome.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss British Baking Shows evolution, and why Noel Fielding has made everyone in the world question their sexuality. We find out about a new invention that allows women to use urinals. We find out how it's constructed and debate whether we'd be comfortable using it in public. Sarah shares how one company working on bakery automation made an amazing advancement in the science of cancer detection. We discuss how the International Space Station will be returning to earth later this year, and how it will just sink to the bottom of the sea. We talk about the viral video of thousands of birds falling from the sky, which "experts" claim is just them suddenly fleeing a predator, but we have follow-up questions. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear about a teacher who was fired from his kindergarten teaching job because he covered his face and tongue in tattoos. A Brainiac told us about a nightclub in NYC hosting "pheromone parties" where people sniff each other's armpits and find body odors that make them hot and bothered. We learn whether there is a "General American" accent that newscasters use or whether we've been lying to ourselves. Plus, we find out why a lot of our memories are false, why this happens, and how even people with "super memories" who can remember every detail of their lives have false memories. And we interview Danielle Friedman about her book, Let's Get Physical which describes the history of women's fitness, and it is bonkers! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss how many of listeners dated men who sleep in "nests" of dirty clothes. We reminisce about the "mattresses" on the Ruins that were just pieces of yellow foam, and how we would "tenderize" them like you would a piece of meat. Sarah describes the Inventing Anna series and why she thinks she was punished more than men would be for the same thing. We discuss the Tinder Swindler, and the ways he convinced these women that he was someone he isn't. Sarah talks about an article she read about why reality tv stars lie on camera despite the damning footage that contradicts their words. We analyze the motivations of pathological lying. Plus, we find out why one guy is eating only meat for three months. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear how Susie's first time skiing went, and why she wishes the sport were more inclusive. We find out the reason why baby names have gotten more unique over the years, and Sarah reveals her first email address. Susie describes the TikTok phenomenon of "West Elm Caleb," and why she's disturbed at the way people use "therapy speak" and trauma language incorrectly. We debate the virtues of being an "armchair detective." Susie talks about an Asian woman who wrote one of the most popular reggae tracks in the world. We debate whether the Pam & Tommy series is ethical and why the Jackass guys are gay icons. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear where Sarah is, and why she's mad about biscotti. She reveals the worst date she ever had, and why the guy is probably into cryptocurrency now. Sarah describes what it was like to attend the "world's biggest pillow fight," and Susie is not impressed. We find out the best cities to live on Valentine's Day, and the reason Susie thinks a lot of them are in cold climates. Sarah claims she and Robin Williams shared the same dry cleaner. We find out about a man who sleeps in a nest instead of a bed, and Susie thinks his girlfriend needs to run for the hills. Plus, Sarah decides her dog Bo should run for mayor of her town. For real. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Susie is all wound up about Bill Cosby and the new docu-series about him. We hear how the system was set up for Bill to successfully prey upon women. We learn about a little boy who snuck his book into a library's shelves, and became one of the most popular books there. Susie describes the documentary American Factory and how different parts of the world have different ideas about work ethic, safety, and human rights, and how globalization makes things complicated. Plus, we hear why she'll never look at a blow-up doll again. We learn why "self-help" books might be making you feel worse, new music might be obsolete, and museums look for artifacts during tragic events. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we cover everything from STDs to good tippers. First we hear why two trivia nerds should probably not be a couple. We learn how the patriarchy is so embedded in our brains that even objects are seen as male. We debate whether M&Ms were right to give the green one more sensible footwear. Sarah's mad at Elon Musk for ruining the moon, but she cures herself with a tip for anxiety involving a jar of paper. It was a journey. We hear how crows are helping Swedes clean up their cigarette butts. Susie reveals why smokers are good tippers and we hear why pollution is hurting butterfly noses. Plus, we talk to Steve Agee about his time working in reality tv and how he became a magical superstar. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear how Susie's mom lost thousands in a scam. Susie bought a spray tanning machine, and Adam had to get university certification to use it. We hear about a woman who got stuck with a blind date for weeks because of Covid lockdown rules in China. Sarah reveals why she loves know-it-alls and mansplainers, and Susie thinks it's because of what she experienced on the Ruins with Kenny. We discuss the movie Don't Look Up, and why people aren't afraid of the end of the world. We debate the best oxymorons. Susie describes an essay about losing things and people, and why it was so moving. Plus, we learn why trends only last a few days or weeks now and why it's a bad sign of our collective well-being. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/585-586Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear how Sarah is acclimating to her new snowy lifestyle and why snowboarding is a great first date, but hard on the knees. We discuss how everything we read and learned over the years is starting to coalesce and synthesize, and we're stoked. Hear why Sarah is emotional about her body, and why she regrets how she treated it in the past. We find out how one woman stole her own bike back. We learn why people are mad about vanilla and clocks are sending you secret messages. Plus, we get a surprise phone call from Derrick during our recording. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/585-586Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we get an update on Sally Rice's recovery, and Sarah is again reminded why she can't be a nurse. We discuss how we make good party guests. We learn the importance of smell, how one man invented binoculars for his nostrils, and that Sarah thinks she's "right-nostriled." We hear about a lawsuit by the naked baby on the cover of the Nirvana Nevermind album, and why his problems reminded Susie of what it's like to be on the Challenge and then regret it. We find out how to tickle a rat, which is actually an important skill amongst some people. We learn the history of the chocolate chip cookie, and why the inventor did not get her fair due. Plus, Susie discusses how one true crime novelist had an experience fit for her novels. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/579-584Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear a hilarious tale of Sarah battling things that scurry AND mysterious wetness all at once. Her worst nightmare is our collective moment of laughter, so we thank her. We hear how to extend your life by ten years with...games? We learn the science between mental, emotional, social, and physical strength that can help you live longer and better. We hear why Sarah claims to have no regrets at all and Susie is "riddled with regret." Sarah finds the upside to trauma with the "post-traumatic growth." We hear what the four types of strength are, and how tiny little things can help you achieve them. Plus, we interview Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, where he encourages you to take the hard road so you can have a better, more fulfilling life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/579-584Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss why some middle names are chosen a lot for seemingly no reason. We discuss the funny gifts Susie & Sarah gave each other for Christmas. We get a play-by-play of Susie's mom's house fire (why are our moms cursed lately???). Sarah loses her mind at the thought of dust mites "burrowing into" her skin. Susie talks about a book she read about Columbine, and why it changed how she thinks about the tragedy. And she reveals how she visited the Columbine victims in the hospital, and how it being before social media changed her memory of it. Sarah regrets not knowing what sea shanties are. Susie reads a mean note from a listener, and we think it's Linda's daughter. We debate the female-focused alternative to AA and the science of predicting when we'll die. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/579-584Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we get an update on Sally Rice and how Sarah is getting a workout and a lesson in empathy. We hear about a surgeon who ruined the lives of his patients due to his own god-complex and psychopathy. And we hear about a doctor who got a slap on the wrist for BRANDING the internal organs of his patients. Sarah explains amazing breakthroughs in mental health treatment, and the way culture informs how people w/ mental illnesses are treated around the world. Plus, we discuss the latest game show scandal where a woman lost a car because she said words slowly? And how her last name predicted the outcome.  Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/579-584Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear the craziest story of a phone call Susie got from a murderer. Sarah describes what it's like being a therapist, and why clients tend to fall in love with their therapist. Susie describes the Woodstock 99 documentary and why it gave her literal nightmares. We learn about a global poll where people ranked the things that give their life meaning, and there were some surprises that got us talking. We learn about a trans woman who is a housepainter, and why the short film about her was heart-breaking and inspiring at the same time. We learn about two brothers who wrote 100s of songs from your childhood, but they hated each other. Plus, we celebrate the 83-year-old who became the oldest person to hike the Appalachian Trail. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/579-584Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear what really happened to Sarah's mom, and why optimism can be very dangerous. We learn why several women have accused Marilyn Manson of abuse and assault, and it has caused Sarah to have an existential crisis. Sarah explains why a 90 Day Fiance star is selling her farts in jars, but Sarah is convinced she's actually just selling perfume and there is no flatulence happening at all. Susie surprisingly thinks this woman is a hero, and the real shame is any idiot who buys someone's farts. We celebrate the woman who saved a stranger's life by diagnosing his suspicious mole. Plus, Susie wonders if Jim Gaffigan went too far in his latest stand-up special. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/579-584Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we realize we spoke to soon about some of our predictions or hopes for 2022. We're off to a rocky start. But that's ok. Onward and upward? Susie discusses the Beanie Baby phenomenon of the 1990s, and why it reminds her of the MLMs that attract suburban, white women. We talk about a scandal at a fruitcake company where an employee stole $17M, and got rich off of fruitcake money. Susie describes a show on HBO that made her think about reality tv in a new way. We hear why the real estate "love letters" people write to convince a home owner to sell to them might be perpetuating discrimination. We get a brief history of fake snow, and hear why cereal used to be a substitute for snow. Plus, Sarah tries to get Susie to watch Interstellar again. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/577-578Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy (?) New Year! We thought we were going to be optimistic again, but apparently we're already bitter three days into 2022. Oopsie daisy. Sarah talks about the admonitions she received about her new boots, and Susie wishes people weren't so excited to do the keyboard warrior warnings. Sarah shares what we searched for on the Internet last year, and it reveals our anxieties, loneliness, and hopes. We hear about the latest Fyre festival-esque scam, and we bemoan the way men get away with this nonsense. We rage about women's "plus size" clothing and how men don't have an equivalent. We hear why Sarah believes in mercury retrograde mythology. And we discuss the idea of soul mates and why we think we were meant to be together. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/577-578Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss our show now that another year has passed. Are we in a never-ending time warp?? We hear about a documentary on Kenny G that was surprisingly incredible. We learn why jazz purists hate him, Chinese people love him, & Sarah has a crush on him. Susie describes a new luxury vacation where you are stranded in the wild and have to survive, and Sarah would love it. We discuss the update on Birds Aren't Real movement, and Sarah is worked up about it. We debate the virtues of plunge pools and "cold water communities." Susie discusses how the show Snapped is exploiting domestic violence victims, and we theorize why men do most of the world's killing. Plus, we talk to Dr. Nina Shapiro about her book The Ultimate Kids' Guide to Being Super Healthy! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/574-576Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear why there's a chicken finger shortage, and we are panicked. Sarah does a documentary round-up and talks about why she wants to do some climbing challenges. Susie was getting all into her discussion about a new world record in mountain climbing when she remembered she hates people who climb mountains, so that threw a kink into the celebrations. Sarah has developed a new ASMR fetish, and made us listen to it, and it's hilarious. It's not even ASMR. It's just people talking about products who she is pretending are her new friends. We talk about why the Spotify wrap-up is such genius marketing, and Sarah is amazed that her musical aura matched her real life aura from Mystic Michaela. Plus, we find out what kangaroo words are, and Susie takes a pop quiz to see if she can spot them.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/574-576Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Susie confronts Sarah about her MIA status on social media, and Sarah claims it has something to do with Helena Bonham Carter. But she did confess to buying *8* pairs of overalls, and Susie had to do an intervention. A gynecologist asked people what changes they would like to see in their office, and the answers are amazing. Susie shares the latest science of mind reading, and it is freaking us out. There is even some hope that we can communicate with people in vegetative states, and it's so exciting. We learn that Adele does not have access to her social media and we debate whether this is reasonable or insane. We discuss a man who robbed a bank 50 years ago who was never caught, and why Susie wants some tips on his successful heist. We hear why villains are more "triangular" and good guys are "round." Plus, we find out why Susie is not on Team Janet with regard to the nipplegate at the Super Bowl. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/574-576Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Sarah describes the steps she's taking to perform self-care. Susie asks Sarah if moving to Colorado is her version of cutting bangs. She explains what it's like for her when she sees people who need therapy, but she can't intervene. Sarah discusses how some people (mostly women) don't acknowledge (or even realize they have) sadness, and why she suspects men make matters worse. She describes the dark underbelly of the dad joke, and why sometimes good intentions aren't good enough. Susie points out how when you say you're "just joking" that the "just" is doing some heavy lifting. Sarah lists 5 ways you can tell if your dad is neglecting you. Plus, Susie interviews Karen Grassle who played "Ma Ingalls" on Little House on the Prairie about her new memoir, Bright Lights and Prairie Dust.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/570-573Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear why Susie is fired up about the Challenge, and Sarah was re-traumatized by an episode recently. Susie gives a documentary round-up with commentary on the Beatles' Get Back, The Von Dutch Curse, and the Alanis HBO documentary. With the Alanis doc, we theorize why she disavowed the film and we speculate on what she perceived were the bad intentions of the filmmaker. Susie also explains her weird rage toward Demi Lovato who she now considers her enemy over a yogurt shop instagram post. We hear about the backlash on psychedelics and how some people experience a "trip that won't end." Sarah tells how she got "scared straight" after accidentally taking a class with a bunch of drug addicts. We hear why we have 7-day weeks and why it might have something to do with Marilu Henner. Plus, we discuss a "house of horrors" from which over a dozen kids have escaped. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/570-573Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode is more like a therapy session for Sarah, who has found herself single again. She is grappling with her dating life, whether to use dating apps, and what it's like to be single in her mid-thirties. She is even discussing a new sense that she suspects she will not ever have children. She wonders where she could meet a partner in real life, and she considers what it is that she is truly looking for in a partner. It's such an important discussion for women who want to be partnered, but aren't finding the kind of person with whom they hope to be with and possibly start a family. Susie reveals what she has learned from her month without alcohol, while Sarah reveals she broke their five year agreement to never do another shot. Plus, we reminisce about her dalliance with Theo Von, and why she's hoping to date another comedian. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/570-573Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's theme is AWHs (accidents waiting to happen) and, well, because there were a lot of accidents that actually happened this week. Susie's brakes in her car stopped working, so she's just glad to be here... until we hear about a man whose penis and testes were bitten by a cobra. It didn't go well. We learn how trauma affects your dreams, and why scholars are starting to take dreams more seriously. We find out why you really don't know how you actually look and your personality determines whether you think you're hot or not. We find out about a trend in book covers and why it might not benefit women and people of color. We discuss the blandification of restaurants. Plus Susie reveals why the story of Lynyrd Skynyrd is even crazier than she thought. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/570-573Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we find out why Sarah is especially into the autumnal season this year (and Susie is, of course, wearing a turtleneck). We eat our SVU Did It cakes, and regret nothing. We find out why sex toy manufacturers are finally getting justice. Plus, a law was just passed requiring toys to meet safety standards and we cannot believe this wasn't true before. Sarah tells a story of how she was, I kid you not, electrocuted by a makeshift sex toy. We debate whether non-Jews should play Jewish characters. We find out a theory on why a person becomes a serial killer. We find out why Sarah has rearranged her fridge to deal with her ADHD. And we relive the time she made an ass of herself with Bobby Brown.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/567-569Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear about people who handle snakes as an expression of their faith and one preacher who used the snakes as a weapon against his wife. We find out why women's pockets are so damn small (when we even have them). We discuss the woman who was rescued from a kidnapper thanks to TikTok. Susie plays the world's oldest song, and we get totally trippy about music, math, and beauty. Susie's pissed about Daylight Savings Time. We learn why the Royals must weigh in before Christmas dinner (spoiler alert: a man decided this was a good idea). Sarah rants about monarchies and Susie reveals the elaborate 11-day plan for when the Queen dies. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/567-569Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we get the scoop on Sarah's dangerous liaison in Mexico and why mariachi music might not be as hellish as she thought. Sarah met her twin, and Susie thinks they should have a sitcom. We hear about Sarah's decision to try LSD, and what her trip was like (she had a trip on her trip!). Sarah discusses a new zero waste trend that is not ok at all, and why people sometimes have good intentions, but end up using fabric to clean their buttholes. Sarah is mad at a small business, which is a nice change of pace from how she is usually mad at big companies. We hear why the SpaceX toilets are leaking. Plus, Susie talks with author, Virginia Sole-Smith about her book, The Eating Instinct, about how diet culture is toxic. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/567-569Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susie shares her thoughts on the Britney Murphy documentary, and Sarah decides she's going to solve her suspicious death. We discuss Caitlyn Jenner's Olympic success, gender-affirming transition, and why she's an atypical trans story. We hear about the murders of John Wayne Gacy, and Susie laughs about his ridiculous denial of his guilt. We talk about the New Zealand Bird competition, and the unlikely winner. Sarah is surprisingly angry about their unconventional attempts at protecting an endangered species--and it's hilarious. Susie talks about her book club pick and why the author is an incredible inspiration with advice that everyone could use. We learn about accusations of abuse on the Judge Judy set. Susie is mad about the Instagram-ing of emergency kits. We hear why women are getting sick from underwear. Sarah reveals a sexual trend called "soaking," and we are in shock.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we realize we have passed up Law & Order in episodes, and we need your help in figuring out how to celebrate. Susie thinks Mark Zuckerberg is soulless and has clones. Sarah reveals how much dog poop dog owners are picking up. We find out how much clothing people throw away, and we discuss the many reasons to buy used clothing. Sarah has an unfortunate experience with a dog towel and she confesses to a dog poop sin. We hear why the Pacific trash heap might be eradicated, but Susie is skeptical. We follow up on Sarah's new man's tandem bike, and Susie needs an explanation about why he owns one. Sarah reveals a new toothpaste flavor, and now we're mad about capitalism.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we find out why a woman is pissed at Pop-Tarts, and decided to sue Kellogg's to get breakfast justice. Susie explains why there might be more to the lawsuit than just sugary breakfast rage. We learn about a new trend called "magnet fishing," which sounded pretty cool until we learned that these folks are causing ecological destruction. We learn about the 6-month waiting period and sobriety required of liver organ recipients, and debate whether this is just morality disguised as healthcare or common sense. Susie reveals why the Vienna Tourist Board has opened an OnlyFans account, and we are here for it. Free the nipple! Plus, Sarah shares advice on how to talk to kids about their bodies, sex, and passion. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear why Sarah wasn't really into spooky season as much this year, but don't worry, she's still a witch. She describes why her ex made her learn to play an instrument, but she continues to play because she loves it. We get an update on Pablo Escobar's hippos and why a judge ruled they are people. Sarah explains different animal death rituals and we find out why crows are necrophiliacs (and Susie kink shames again). Plus, we revisit all the pet tragedies in Sarah's life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss why male chefs are venerated, worshipped, and adored, while female chefs are hidden, required to be effortless, and see as instinctual rather than skilled. We discuss the three finalists who auditioned to be Anakin Skywalker, and then Sarah reveals a shocking story about her babysitting days. (Yet another example of Sarah's insane life!). Susie describes a community in Costa Rica where many boys don't develop penises until puberty. We debate whether a tattoo that fades after a year is a great innovation or a cop out. We learn about a wave of girls developing tics as a result of watching TikTok videos of a girl with Tourette Syndrome. Plus, a hotline in Colombia battling "machismo" among men in order to prevent domestic violence. Plus, we talk to Julie Rodgers about Pray Away and her book OutLove about her experience with gay conversion therapy. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/559-562Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we realize we used to fat-shame ourselves in our early episodes, and we're relieved we have evolved a bit since then. Sarah describes a roller coaster in Japan that is leaving people w/ spinal fractures, and she reveals why she is surprisingly afraid of coasters. We discuss some of the more humiliating challenges we've participated in, and the phrase, "see-saw my hoo-haw," is uttered. We also speculate about the way men might experience roller coasters in a very...different way than women. We also discuss a theory about tastebuds on your b-hole and how Sarah believes she solved the mystery. We hear about a man who is creating a family with a bird. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/559-562Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear about a woman suing GEICO for an STD she got. Sarah was shamed by her doctor over an STD test. We hear about a women's chess tournament that got a sponsorship that raised some eyebrows (and heart rates). We discuss Dave Chapelle and the reason why people are upset about his jokes. Susie discusses a documentary about public shaming, and shares why the mob mentality can be so harmful. We learn about a man who married a rice cooker, but their love didn't last. We hear what objects Susie & Sarah would marry. We debate the decision of Meghan Trainor to have side-by-side toilets with her husband. And Sarah's got a theory about why men take too long in the toilet. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/559-562Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.