Schauer Thoughts

A Little Autistic Joy for National Autism Acceptance Month!

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy guys! This episode was originally supposed to be about “betrayal trauma” but I got derailed by some very cool research and just had to discu...

Who Needs to Be Reborn When You Could Just Reparent Yourself?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Praise be to common courtesy, this week on Schauer Thoughts we’re talking theories, thieves, and apologies. How do you learn something you were neve...

Going Analog is a Safe Bet

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re discussing two rising trends: going analog and online gambling! These near-anagrams are causing quite the concer...

Celebrating the Women Who’ve Been Erased from History Books!

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Women’s History Month! This week we’re discussing the wonderful women of STEAM (yes, we include the arts here) that have had their work stol...

How to Create Time for Your Self-Curriculum! (Pt. 4)

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve arrived at the fourth and final installment of the creating your own self-curriculum series, this week we’re getting into reframing our conc...

How to Design Your Own Course Curriculum! (Pt. 3)

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve discussed healthy habits, desire and interception, but now is the time to focus our artist eyes! This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re going o...

How To Create a Self-Curriculum! Pt. 2

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Strap in guys, we’re taking a deep dive into the realm of want, desire, and interoception. This week on Schauer Thoughts the mind is taking a back s...

How to Make Your Own Personal Curriculum! Pt. 1

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The time is now! This week we’re discussing how to create your own individual curriculum, an endeavor I happen to have extensive experience with. We...

Married to the Phenomenon of the “Divorce Effect”

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time! We’re discussing the ever so popular trend on Tiktok called the “Divorce Effect.” If you’re new to any of my content, this is a t...

Intellectual Intimacy In Your Area!

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Uh-oh, the communal Schauer is getting intimate this week, intellectually intimate that is. We’re going over the new sensation sweeping the nation ~...

Womb Envy: Saying the Private Parts Out Loud

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Gather round my gaggle of geeks and gays, we’re tackling “womb envy” yet again! Huzzah! A commentary on the ills patriarchy has bestowed upon so...

Digesting the Topic of “Womb Envy”

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the wonderful, winding world of Schauer Thoughts! This week we’re meandering through new research from MIT on the rest and digest system,...

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Rejection!

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You know what they say, fall down seven times, pursue a class action lawsuit against the establishment. Just kidding but not really (see sources linke...

The Gut-Brain-Axis is *Like* The Ohio State Band!

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well howdy my curious crew, today we’re taking somewhat of an insightful detour on our discussion of the rest and digest system! Our mode of transpo...

Rest AND Digest? In This Economy?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first Schauer of 2026, this week we’re discussing “brain washing” (a function of cerebrospinal fluid during sleep states) and int...

How to Make New Years Resolutions *Actually* Stick! Pt. 2

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the communal Schauer! This week we’re doing a part two to how to make your new years resolutions actually stick and hint; we need to...

How to Make New Years Resolutions *Actually* Stick! Pt. 1

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the weekly communal Schauer, today we’re discussing the history of new year’s resolutions as well as the neuroscience of making them st...

The “Art” of AI: A Critique on the Creaturds of Slop

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bring your waders, this week we’re wandering into the stagnant swamp of Earth’s abject “elite.” Feel free to breathe through your mouth as we ...

The Science of Generosity & Holiday Gift Guide

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a strange mix of holiday cheer and fear, this week we’re serving up the science and psychology of generosity with a side of lore (my l...

How to Be More Creative: Abstraction and Improvisation (Part 3)!

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are, the third and final installment on how to be more creative! What a wild and winding journey it’s been, hopefully everyone is forever ch...

How To Be Creative: Divergent Thinking (Pt. 2)!

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare to get meta, I’m going to walk you through my creative, divergent thinking process while explaining the neuroscience of creativity and diver...

How To Be Creative! Pt. 1

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 I heard you wanted to get creative, so here is my *almost painfully*detailed breakdown of that process. If you’d like my resume when it comes to c...

How to Learn to Love Math feat. Mina Neuberg

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Schauer Thoughts we have a special guest - please give a warm welcome to Mina Neuberg, CEO of WonderMath! Also, this episode is NOT an ad...

Regular & Hypnotic Shower Thoughts

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s Schauer Thoughts are a little smattering of everything with hypnotic speech for desert. Nod your head ‘yes’ if that sounds like a good t...

A Refreshing Take on “Brain Rot”

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re tackling brain rot, brain fog, social media addiction, and stopping to smell the roses! Join me on a cognitive journey to the land o...

Let’s Get An *Applied* Understanding of Working Memory!

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Make sure to stretch, drink water, and break out a pencil and paper for this week’s episode of Schauer Thoughts because it will require active atten...

What is Cognitive Labor? How Do I Know If People Are Using Me for It? Pt.2

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Schauer Thoughts? More like Schauer Cognitive Labor! Kidding, we have fun here. Welcome to part two of my mini-series on cognitive labor! Remember, no...

So What is Cognitive Labor??

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re discussing cognitive labor: what it is and isn’t, situations you use it in, and how to tell when someone is us...

The Real Downside of Intentionally Misunderstanding People

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week in the communal Schauer we’re discussing the actual, neurological, downside of intentionally (not accidentally) misunderstanding others! N...

Why AI Will Never Truly Replace Humans Pt. 3!

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is! Part three to why AI will never truly replace humans - it can’t “afford” to. This weeks episode is a bit long and rambly and for the...

Why AI Will Never Truly Replace Humans Pt. 2

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re doing a part two to why AI will never truly replace human beings - we’ll discuss neuroscience, opinions from accredited experts, a...

Why ‘AI’ Will Never Truly Replace Humans

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re going over what AI can’t “afford” to do that the human brain can! Next week we will cover more on the “neuroscience” (actu...

Let’s Breakdown the Matt Rife, E.L.F. Cosmetics “Rage Bait” CamPAIN

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re getting into the psychology, strategy, and *alleged* manipulation tactics of E.L.F. Cosmetic’s latest beauty campaign featuring *w...

Flow State, Method Acting, and Becoming the Person You Want to Be Pt. 2

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are, part two of our series on becoming who you want to be using method acting and flow state! This week we’ll be fleshing out our potential...

Flow State, Method Acting, and Becoming the Person You Want to Be Pt. 1

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back! We’re discussing the psychology, neuroscience, and applications of method acting and flow state to develop behavioral and character ra...

 So What is Cringe Anyway??

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking a leisurely stroll through the neuroscience of cringe! Behold the surprising sadness that awaits just beyond our cranial walls. ...

 How to Build Trust [the Final Part!]

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is folks, the third and final installment on our mini-series about building trust! Thank you all so much for your patience, for listening, for...

Discussing Marriage and Divorce with Allison Raskin!

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re discussing the institution of marriage, why I love divorce, and what not to do while pregnant with NYT Best Sell...

How To Start to Build Trust Pt. 2

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another wonderful week in the communal Schauer, this time we’re discussing how to develop trust with others! Please keep in mind that this is the st...

How To Start to Build Self-Trust

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Howdy y’all! This week we’re starting to build some self-trust and next week we’ll be establishing trust with others. Like always, we will be ta...

Let’s Keep Decentering Gender! Pt. 2

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I told y’all that we were keeping it moving! This week we’re going over how the brain indexes abstract thought, how emotions are expressed across ...

Let’s Decenter That Gender! Pt. 1

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well you heard it here folks, we’re decentering gender this week in the communal shower. What does it mean to decenter? What is gender? Are pronouns...

Schauering Y’all With Pride!

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Pride my beautiful LGBTQIA! Please join me for this very special episode of Q & A & LGBTI (that’s clever, you should give me that.) I hope you...

Why You Should Hate ICE

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Schauer Thoughts is going to get frigid, we’re discussing ICE and their inhumane targeting of immigrants across the US. Please make ...

Discussing Some Neuromyths

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’ll be explaining some common brain myths that keep popping up in movies and online! However, I will still be addressing you all as “l...

The Nonchalance of it All

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s get into this “nonchalant epidemic” that seems to be going around and how to slowly ease into a more “chalant” world. Hope you can han...

How To Start To Develop Self-Image

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready for a 1-hour self-image development crash course, I will be expanding upon self-image, self-worth, and sense of self in the future so make s...

How to Study

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For all those asking for a podcast episode on how to study (and my take on studying) here you go! I am so so sorry I posted this after everyone’s fi...

The Fear of Aging

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gather round, people who fear turning 30, and behold the wise and forceful words of a 30 year old who is not afraid! You are in *relatively good* comp...

How To Forgive Yourself Pt. 2!

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Montana was correct when she said “nobody’s perfect,” so please, please, start to forgive yourself more often and watch the first part of...

How to Forgive Yourself! Part 1

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re getting into self-forgiveness so get ready for neurobiology, philosophy, and shenanigans! “How should I think of forgiveness,” “...

Intellectualizing Anti-Intellectuals Part 2!

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Uh oh! The heat is ON! This week we’re talking about *religiously affiliated* anti-intellectuals and how to address them going forward. Please watch...

Intellectualizing Anti-Intellectuals Pt. 1

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re covering anti-intellectualism: what is it, who’s involved, is there room to grow? Hope you like *light* mental lifting (don’t wo...

Pondering: The Intersection of Art & Science

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a semi-book club, we’re going over the heartbreak of a book ending on a bad note. However, next week we’ll be discussing anti-intelle...

Pondering: “The Male Loneliness Epidemic”

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re tackling the “male loneliness epidemic!” From men’s first widespread tango with mental health to the socialization and neural ...

Speculating About: “Trauma Making Us Funny”

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, trauma can be funny and “make” us funny to some degree! Sure! But here on Schauer Thoughts, a podcast for left and right brainers, we simply ...

Contemplating “Good, Clean, Honest Labor”

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Okay final part in my series on the demonization of play and the exaltation of work, thank you so much for listening and learning. Also, you do not ha...

Contemplating: Capitalism and “Disgust”

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Got a little side tracked (but not really) on our discussion of the demonization of play and the exaltation of labor, but most morality is rooted in d...

Contemplating: The Demonization of Pleasure & Play

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well it’s looking like another two parter! This week on Schauer Thoughts: the demonization, moralization, and general uncertainty around play and pl...

Still Mulling Over: Decentering Men (Part 2)

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well y’all, here it is, the second and maybe (?) final episode on decentering men. Decentering is a huge topic as it covers how we’ve been sociali...

Mulling Over: Decentering Men

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Schauer Thoughts we’re decentering men! Before you rev up those keyboards: decentering men is not abstaining from men, anyone can decen...

Thinking About: Hopecore

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Time for some semi-structured yet informal musings from god’s gayest student-of-the-world, Sarah Schauer! This is Schauer Thoughts, a punderful new ...

Welcome to Schauer Thoughts!

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Schauer Thoughts is hosted by comedian and student-of-the- world Sarah Schauer! Left and right brainers are often pitted against each other but here t...

99: Finale

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for coming on this ride with us. You'll always be part of the Club. #HAGS Coming Soon: Sarah's new podcast - Schauer Thoughts Follow Happy ...

98: New Year's Resolutions

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays from the BCC Club! Follow Sarah: @SarahSchauer Follow Kendahl: @KendahlLandreth To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

97: Spotify Wrapped

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ok you pink pilates princesses, turn down that Chappell and listen up. This week Kendahl and Sarah do a deep dive into Spotify Wrapped and talk about ...

96: Holiday Gift Guide

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don't know what to get that special someone in her life? Welcome to the BCC Club gift guide! Kendahl and Sarah dish on picks for this year's best gift...

95: Home For The Holidays

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah give tips on going home for the holidays and how to navigate keeping your peace. Follow Sarah: @SarahSchauer Follow Kenda...

94: TikTok Shop

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry to everyone who purchased the viral lava lamp back scratcher - it just went down in price! BUY NOW, HURRY! This week Kendahl and Sarah do a deep...

93: Boy Moms Part 2

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A bond between a momma and her son is like peanut butter & jelly. A match made in Heaven. Stitch that on a pillow. This week Kendahl and Sarah dive BA...

92: 8 Passengers Update

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah return to the world of Ruby Franke and discuss all the updates, including the Lifetime movie. Follow Sarah: @SarahSchauer...

91: Boy Moms

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You know 'em, you love 'em - BOY MOMS!! This week Kendahl and Sarah discuss Boy Moms and all the weird stuff they do. So fun! Go to https://cookunity....

90: Spooky Stories

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah dive into the spooky stories Reddit has to offer. Watch... if you dare. Follow Sarah: @SarahSchauer Follow Kendahl: @Kend...

89: Mr. Beast

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're going to spend the next 5,000 days living in this studio and only survive off of eating keyboard keys!!! Jk but wouldn't that be fun? This week ...

88: Going No Contact

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah dive into the subject of Going No Contact with a friend or family member, and all its nuances. Also, Sarah talks about her...

87: Micro Plastic Surgery

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get it you're hot. This week Kendahl and Sarah discuss the 'Undetectable Era' of beauty, Christina Aguilera's everlasting youth, and haunted houses...

86: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah discuss the wild new reality show - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. And discuss some important topics the Wives face, su...

85: Celebrity Boundaries

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah discuss Chappell Roan putting up boundaries with fans. Is fan culture out of control? And most importantly they dig into a...

84: Weaponized Incompetence Part 2

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kendahl and Sarah are back at it again - Weaponized Incompetence ROUND TWO. This week they discuss why men don't want to learn and read some Reddit po...

83: Sedona Prince

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing says love like throwing your lover off an ATV in the middle of a jungle. This week Kendahl and Sarah yap all about Sedona Prince and her ex's ...

82: Mukbangs

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guess what trend came back around? Nope not the cinnamon challenge - it's Mukbangs. This week Kendahl and Sarah discuss if audiences should be giving ...

81: Industry Plants

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week discuss Industry Plants (oooo spoooooky). Who, what, and where are they?? Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://Zoc...

80: Ballerina Farm

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah talk about the infamous Ballerina Farm, and discuss if the matriarch is a damsel in need of saving. What do you think? Sto...

79: This Lesbian Double Talks the Olympics

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If there was a medal for being a lesbian, these two would be winning Gold. This week Kendahl and Sarah talk about the one thing that makes them patrio...

78: JoJo Siwa Revisited

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You thought you were done with Jojo? Think again! This week Kendahl and Sarah hop back on the Jojo express and discuss her grand plan for being a moth...

77: Weaponized Incompetence

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so bad at writing descriptions, I think you should just do it honestly. This week Kendahl and Sarah talk about weaponized incompetence, and discus...

76: Hawk Tuah Girl

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah discuss Hawk Tuah Girl and going viral. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://ZocDoc.com/BCC to f...

75: Chappell Roan

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to your favorite podcast's favorite podcast: B-C-C-C-L-U-B. (Too much?) This week Kendahl and Sarah talk all things Chappell Roan. From humble...

74: AITA Pt. 2 LIVE from Vidcon!

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You're in for a sweet little treat this week - a live episode recorded at VidCon! Kendahl and Sarah return to the Am I The Asshole Reddit page and hea...

73: Rewatch Podcasts

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to listen to a podcast all about my favorite TV show! I just love all the quirky behind the scene moments! This week Kendahl and Sarah ...

72: Buying Dogs Online

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sarah and Kendahl take on their final form and turn into dogs and bark at each other for an hour. (JK - but that'd be pretty cool right?). T...

71: Rachel Scanlon

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No need to go buy yourself a sweet little treat this week, because we got the sweetest, littlest treat of all: THE Rachel Scanlon. The trio dive into ...

70: Our FYP

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Best place in town to get your news? The good ol' FYP of course. This week Sarah and Kendahl discuss their plans for pride and do a deep dive on their...

69: Pride Episode

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the most wonderful time of the year - Pride! Kendahl and Sarah talk being gay, lesbians who center men, and how Twilight wouldn't have existed wi...

68: Celebrity Look-alikes Part 2

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The good times just keep on rollin'! This week Kendahl and Sarah do a deeper dive into Celebrity Look-alikes and discuss plastic surgery - surgeries d...

67: Celebrity Look-alikes

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sarah and Kendahl dive into the psychology behind celebrity look-alikes - people who make a career out of simply looking like someone famous...

66: Color Matching

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

STEP RIGHT UP, ONE AND ALL! Time to find out if you're a Winter or a Spring! This week Kendahl and Sarah dive into Color Matching and all the colors ...

65: Rage Bait

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"GRRRRRR I'm so mad at this TikTok of a guy eating a bowl of ketchup with a fork - YOU DON'T EAT KETCHUP LIKE THAT" Sound familiar? Well you've done b...

64: JoJo Siwa

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Kendahl and Sarah dive into JoJo With a Bow Bow and her rebrand. They get into her new music and all the fun little things she's been saying...

63: What’s Up With Airlines??

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

DUDE what is going on with these airlines?? You'd expect this from Spirit, but Delta?? Kendahl and Sarah get into it all - from doors flying off to wh...