The Brain Candy Podcast

911: Caricature Creep, Rabid Seals, & Racing for the Crown

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and her gf got a caricature, and it is truly the stuff of nightmares. We debate whether the "artist" was intentionally making it awful, why he w...

910: Flow State, Sperm Racing, & Balloon Boy

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie is sharing a tragic tale of why her dancing at the gay wedding was cut short. They also had a peek at each other's sacral dimples and will updat...

909: Fair Play, Space Lies, & NFT Nonsense

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are still riding the high of officiating a gay wedding because it was EPIC! We'll never top it. Congrats to Tyler and Timmi! Sarah is super into Cr...

908: Animal Sounds, Ladies in Space, & Alien Abduction

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hear why Sarah is starting to get messages from people from "beyond the grave." We discuss animal sounds and how people around the world imitate an...

907: Pop the Balloon, Greed & Gold, & Sock Sniffer

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny Bananas is up to his old tricks (and we do mean OLD) on the Netflix *live* dating game, Pop the Balloon, where he may or may not have been accu...

906: Treasure Hunt, Lucky Lady, & the Tyranny of Whistling

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie is pumped about a new documentary about a treasure hunt, and we realize we've been on the air so long that we've covered this hunt's beginning, ...

905: Sarah on the Spectrum, Cancelling Einstein, & Dire Wolves

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nobody ever tells you that aging is mostly just getting weird things on your body that you may or may not have to worry about. And this is officially ...

904: Bed Monster, Hooters Hypocrisy, & Paddington Bear Assault

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie shares a horrifying story about a babysitter who had to fight off a real monster. We talk about why kids should never be the butt of any joke an...

903: Walk of Fame, Dance Psychology, & Ikea Furniture

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We recorded on April Fool's Day, so we had to complain about pranks and prankers who commit them. But Susie thinks Sarah is a prank enabler. We discus...

902: OCD Miracle, Hot Old People, & Box Demon

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie had a crazy celebrity encounter in LA, and it made her year. We learn how one man's OCD was cured through a violent act, and what it can teach u...

901: Goose Poop Discovery, Gorilla Food Dance, & Farts on a Plane

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have a very special guest with us today! We brought in our old pal, Tiffany who was Kathy Griffin's assistant and star of "My Life on the D List!" ...

900: Cheeto Charizard, Gene Hackman, Munchausen by Internet

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's under the weather, but we can't let it get in the way of our 900th episode celebration! Susie tells us that a rare Charizard hit the market, a...

899: Body Braille, Parasitic Twin, & Eyeball Teeth

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 899 is wild! And we think it bodes well for the 900s coming up. We start with a crazy thread online about whether one could hypothetically rea...

898: Challenge Insecurity, Pathological Liars, & Lonely Teens

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah roped Susie into watching Love is Blind and now they have to talk about it (even though Susie is mad about it). We discuss the particular hellsc...

897: Air Travel Trauma, Reality TV Inflation, & Kitchen Science Scam

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hear why Susie is working overtime as a mom, but she has faith for a better boy. We discuss the woman who died on an airplane and the flight crew s...

896: Testosterone, Nellie Bly, & Gays Gaze

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah got her meds adjusted and she is riding the high of that sweet testosterone that is making her feel some kind of way. All of the sudden she isn'...

895: Girth Growth, Strippers in Heat, & Therapy Clothes

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welp, dudes are getting fillers now, but it's in a different area than women. They're getting their packages pumped up, and we have some questions for...

894: Love is Blind, Jack the Ripper, & Busy Beavers

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Sarah's birthday party, and we are happy to celebrate this amazing woman! She is talking about her reality tv obsession, Love is Blind, and why t...

893: Gen Z Lower Case, Brain Break, & Black Genius

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is having another medical situation, and this time Susie is blaming all of her wild outlaw habits lately. Susie explains why Gen Z insists on us...

892: Telepathy Tapes, Monopoly Theft, & Purple Lies

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're preparing for Sarah's 40th birthday even though she just turned 39. We're going to give ourselves the gift of affordable healthcare for he...

891: Barkley's Marathon, Monkey Business, & Left-handedness

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie's mad at people for how they talk about a common ailment, so we're debating the origins of this odd phrase. We learn about the hardest ultramara...

890: Bob Dylan Science, Making Lemonade, & Broken Hearts

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's love for snowboarding has forced her into sleeping in her car, but don't worry she is armed with aluminum foil to keep her warm. We learn abou...

889: Childhood Trauma, Misophonia, & Existential Animals

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie read a controversial article that is questioning the foundation of the psychological field, and explains why the author thinks our focus on our ...

888: Orion's Shoes, ADHD Longevity, & VIP XXX Club

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah went on a date to the nerdiest place ever and we are here for it. And Susie spoke at a university and Gen Z made her have hope for the future. W...

887: Elderly Inmates, Influencer Lawsuit, & Bridge to Nowhere

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Susie likes asking people uncomfortable questions without people getting offended. We learn about a technology being used to determi...

886: Swim Lessons, Mouse 2 Dads, & Optimal Stopping Theory

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie got into some trouble (again) and almost got booted from a concert. We hear what Boomerasking is and theorize why it's so common now. Susie trie...

885: Vow of Silence, Soup Candy, & Reality TV Surgery

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Sarah's birthday month, and Susie is debating what to get the woman who only wants snow. We discuss the SNL documentary, and hear why auditioning...

884: Audiobooks, Burn the Bra, & Brad Pitt's Girlfriend

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie somehow convinced Sarah to take off her bra on the air and Susie shares a shocking story about her implants. It's a lot of boob content. We hear...

883: Texas Cheerleader Mom, Egyptian Art Surprise, & Filet-o-Fish

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the famous Texas cheerleader mom murder-for-hire story from the 90s, and the new documentary that explains why the media got it all wrong a...

882: Online Troll, Feeling Water, & Licorice Poison

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world is on fire (literally and figuratively), but Sarah is showing how she can use her talents and skills to help those in need. We revel in the ...

881: Girls Gone Wild, Shrink-Wrapped Dinosaurs, & Ozempic Comedy

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We check in on our New Year's resolutions and hear why Sarah's year is looking much better than last year. We discuss the new Girls Gone Wild document...

880: Lonely Bananas, Appreciate You, & Flat Earth Antarctica

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's coming in hot with camp jokes this year. And Susie is pissed about the move from "appreciate it" to "appreciate you," and she wants to know wh...

879: Hairy Babies, Leaded Gas, & Air Travel Consultant

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's fear of mysterious wetness might be solved thanks to a researcher who set out to determine what the heck is in those puddles on the subway. We...

878: Telescope Scare, Spanish Scrabble, & Goose Mystery

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie got an email about a class action settlement for a telescope she bought, but she was asked to answer a very spooky question about it and we have...

877: Beyonce, Bioluminescence, & Boneless Chicken Wings

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie can't stop talking about Luigi Mangione and the stranger-than-fiction nature of his crime and his similarities to the Unabomber. Sarah explains ...

876: Lisa Frank, Female Athletes, & Japanese Death Row

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year, Brainiacs! It's 2025 and Sarah is feeling alive and as usual she is optimistic about this year. Which means it will be a great year (o...

875: New Year Goals, Testosterone Aggression, & Swallowed by a Whale

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are reviewing our year and our successes and failures with our New Year's Resolutions, and we're sharing our intentions for next year. We learn abo...

874: Dating Apps, Auditory Magic, & Superman

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚨 Sarah is on the dating apps! 📢 And boy, does she have the scoop on what's going on with the dating community. We find out whether the full-blo...

873: Robot Pants, Matching Tattoos, & Free Velcro

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah went to see Wicked, and she wants a little commotion for her ability to not sing out loud in the theater during the film. We also got a pro-tip-...

872: Yacht Rock, Nude Art, & Bald Harassment

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie is wound up about the Yacht Rock documentary and she doesn't care who knows it. We learn why Yacht Rock rocks (a little bit), why it has a great...

871: Population Growth, Communal Living, & Vanity Longevity

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Therapist, psychic, what's the difference? That's what we're asking about Sarah's intuition, perception, and ability to read people, and it runs in th...

870: The Cowardly Lion, High Fives, & Photo Finish

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is crushing it and we celebrate what a difference a year can make. We hear why she insisted on naming all of her cats "Sam" sort of like George ...

869: Hologram Love, Big Donor Show, & Grandmother Grief

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is thinking of going on the dating apps, and we are psyched! But we hope she doesn't end up married to a hologram like some "performance artist"...

868: Ali vs Tyson, Stanford Prison Experiment, & Elvis's Comeback

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's a happy bunny, and it's a long time coming. We discuss the Mike Tyson v. Jake Paul fight, whether it was fixed, and why the slap should've tip...

867: Gopher Miracle, Appalachian Sprint, & Cheesy Health

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is navigating the wild world of homeownership and it's a jungle. We are heartned to hear cheese helps the medicine (alcohol) go down, and think ...

866: Disney Disabilities, Dating Cliches, & Motorcycle Mary

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's got a Pow Report, and she is as happy as a clam. Susie wants her to start a menopausal snowboarding group. We'll see. Susie talks about Mary M...

865: Real World Reunion, Wet Dog Shake, & Monkeys on the Run

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah returned to her Real World house and wasn't prepared for how emotional it would make her, and now she's considering why the experience brought o...

864: Alien Abduction, Surgery Scandal, & Strongest Bird Breeder

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah and Susie are fresh off their New York adventure, and they spent one night in their hotel room getting spooked by the Manhattan Alien Abduction ...

863: Bagel Ambassador, Weiner Business, & Bulky Bacteria

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is falling in love with bacteria now that she knows they are excited for pow season too, and they get ready by packing on the pounds. We learn h...

862: Good Vibrations, Uncrustables, & Bad Cheer

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie is over the moon after having met her lifelong inspiration and hero, musical genius Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. She can't even articulate ho...

861: Mormon Magic, Self-Awareness, & Snack Pockets

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever think you could identify a person's religion from just looking at them? Well, apparently people can identify Mormons and we want to know what it ...

860: Dream On, Organ Donation Hell, & Robot Dating

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is grappling with her diminished enthusiasm for sPoOoOoOoky season and the reason she's less into it these days. We hear about the women's baske...

859: Cemetery Shenanigans, Elephant Evolution, & Winslet’s World Record

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah was feeling left out of the crazy spider bite conversation. She got one of her own, so she and Susie can be Spider Bite Besties. We hear about S...

858: Darwin Awards, Daydream Believer, & Antarctica Mail

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie brings a few nominees to the Darwin Awards--one is a snake influencer (?) who said anit-venom was for p*ssies who then, of course, was bit by hi...

857: Butterfingers, Extra Sensory Perception, & Fake Hedgehog

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah might be changing her mind about the "fun size" chocolate candy bars. We find out what you can get from coining a slogan like "Nobody lay a fing...

856: Foot Fetish, Price is Right, & Jailbreak

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie is talking about one of her favorite subjects: the foot fetish. We learn what can trigger the fetish, what the fetishists look for in a foot, an...

855: Mr. McMahon's WWE, NSFW Comments, & Harper & Will

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is obsessing over Fall fashion and not just the goth stuff; tweed and tartan too! We discuss the Mr. McMahon documentary about WWE founder Vince...

854: Performance Art, Counting Rice, & Cargo Cults

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There was another pop-up scam that rocked the fans of Bridgerton when they showed up for what they thought was a Victorian-era dance, but got flouresc...

853: Stolen Gold, Science Bodies, & The Contestant

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is in the air, so our resident witch is getting her caldron out and preparing for snowboarding season. Sarah is willing to sacrifice a literal fi...

852: Bionic Bodies, Office Ladies, & Musk Against Humanity

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is living out her Bob's Burgers fantasies. Susie's still trying to do a pull-up, but we found research that shows she might never meet her goal!...

851: Penny Tyranny, Pineapple Swingers, & Rainbow Bridge

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is trying to take care of her poor hurt finger, and is hoping it leads to something amazing, but that amazing thing will not be sex with a man i...

850: Doritos Dust, Brain Freeze, & Tablescaping

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got an update on the serial pooper, and we were way off OR WERE WE??? We learn how an ingredient in Doritos can change the skin of mice and we deba...

849: Catching Hell, Apollo 13, & Oral Fixations

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's getting some new wheels, and let's just say she's probably going to make a lot of lesbian friends thanks to her vehicle. Susie is still trying...

848: Behind the Mask, Feather Collector, & What's in a Name

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is nursing her finger back to health, but believes the injury will bring something good into her life (optimistic as ever). She talks about the ...

847: Dr. Feelgood, False Positive, & Blue Balls

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is on a hilarity roll, and we're here for it, but she's going to need some humor to get through her water polo (for seniors) injury. Hopefully h...

846: Type B Friends, Space Cowboy, & Busy Beavers

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie's son got in trouble at school, but we fully support his shenanigans and think we've taught him well. Sarah shared a story about teachers who he...

845: Baywatch Bodies, Chimp Crazy, & Digital Exams

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've done it everyone. We finally got Susie's silent laugh to the next level with what feels like ten minutes of hysterical laughter. We're not proud...

844: Wacky Tobaccky, Tattoo Tips, & Women Leaders

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We keep planning our reunions, and they never pan out, and it might result in an impromptu Brain Candy meetup. We hear why women in leadership roles a...

843: Baseball Betting, Starving for Perfection, & Racing Women

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is showing what can happen when you put yourself out there and we're here for it. We debate whether a baseball player who is banned from the spo...

842: Dude Perfect, Tennis Brains, & Water Mussels

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie's 30 for 30 journey continues with the documentary about Dude Perfect, the YouTube sensations (and megahit) who specialize in trick shots and ot...

841: Money Marriage, Surgeon General, & Blind Touch

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is getting emotional about her water polo resurgence, and wants you all to do something to challenge yourself. We discuss how she didn't take ad...

840: Magical People, Hysterical Women, & Breaking Bad

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie had a magical birthday thanks to a serendipitous meeting with one of her favorite people on the planet. Plus, she got her wish to own an accordi...

839: Public Pools, Burrito Justice, & Sarah's Hot Take

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We learn about the strange coincidence Sarah experienced regarding an ex while she was at camp, and the hilarious way she handled it. We got an update...

838: Boy Bands, Sleep Science, & Dementia Deep Dive

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're discussing the boy band documentary, Dirty Pop, which details the exploitation of teen hearthrobs, and we discuss the reasons why girls have dif...

837: Nun Brains, Acidic Lake, & Holiday Cards

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is hoping high heels don't come back in style because she has to work on her toe spread. We discuss. We hear how hundreds of nuns were able to s...

836: Rattlesnakes, Miracle on Ice, & Pizza Box Mystery

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Apparently there is a den of thousands of rattlesnakes in Colorado, so Sarah is freaking out, and we think rattlesnakes are publishing propaganda to h...

835: Hot Stuff, Camp Romance, & Missy Elliott in Space

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is keeping up her New Year's resolution of stretching, but it turns out she needs some strength to go with it because her physical therapist say...

834: Happiness Factory, Dancing Fools, & Charles Manson's Son

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie saw an interview with Charles Manson's son, and wanted Sarah to explain why he was so forgiving of his dad. Susie gave a pep talk about the USA ...

833: Peace Boredom, Communal Tables, & Richard Simmons

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah says she might want to be alone forever, but will this peaceful moment be forever? Sarah explains why communal tables are back in style, but Sus...

832: Googly Eyes, Elephant Names, and How to Get Your Ex Back

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie describes two documentaries about the complexities, risks, and problems with sperm donation, and explains why some men are trying to father as m...

831: Mouse Therapy, Concert Amnesia, & Camera Regrets

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got to have a meetup in real life, and it was magical, except for a disastrous restaurant dining experience where we felt like we were on a Challen...

830: Schizophrenia, Inner Voice, & Olympics Food

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie talks about the new docuseries, Six Schizophrenic Brothers, which is an accompaniment to the book we read in Candy Club, Pleasant Valley Road, a...

829: Reality Bites, Lucy's Remains, & Phallic Flowers

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is going solo camping, so she's preparing to fight man and beast by herself. We discuss how reality tv never was what it seemed and there were a...

828: Sweet Caroline, Spice Police, & Magic Birds

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie is still laughing about Sarah's technique for scaring off bears, but turns out, Sarah isn't wrong. We hear about the problem bear she's about to...

827: Lost in Space, Music Chills, & World Records

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is so happy to be home owner (except for all the things that break, go wrong, and cost money)! She's adulting hard today. We learn about astrona...

826: Tell Them You Love Me, Bear Attack, & Oscar Pistorius

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie's back in the New World, and has a mysterious illness caused by a mystery creature. Her medical anomalies never stop. Sarah is back from a pirat...

825: Muppet Movie, Clam Diggers, & Bongo Justice

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah's breakup has gotten dirty, and Susie is livid. Thoughts and prayers to that man. We discuss the Jim Henson Idea Man documentary, the price of c...

824: Stingray Scandal, Tony Danza, & Internet in the Wild

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is in the "carpentry" era of her single lifestyle, and she's whipping up a coffee table. We learn how to spot overpriced furniture. Sarah is in ...

823: Green Flags, Zookeepers, & Dance with the Devil

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah wants to thank all the lesbians and allies for welcoming her back into the fold. She explains why she thinks she's following in her grandma's po...

822: Banksy Museum, What's Your Sign, & Slap Fighting

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new Banksy museum in New York that has not been approved by the artist, but if he were to sue them he might reveal his closely guarded anony...

821: Serenity Prayer, Dangerous Energy, & Atomic Priesthood

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for personal stuff, so we're giving it to you. Hear how Sarah is dealing with the hysterectomy aftermath and accepting she won't bear childr...

820: Cheese Addiction, Fake Canadians, & Hug Rights

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get an update on MouseGate 2024, and hear why Sarah left it "in God's hands." Susie says snakes on an island off of Los Angeles are getting aggress...

819: Mouse House, Puppy Dog Eyes, & Dinosaur Wings

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's an animal-themed episode for better or for WAY worse. Sarah reports on a new dinosaur fossil discovered in silica, which preserved its strange, p...

818: Ashley Madison, Diss Tracks, & Near Death Experiences

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is thriving and we're here for it! She even joined a special club of like-minded people, and it's kind of hilarious, but also awesome. We talk a...

817: Broken Noses, Hungry Judges, & Handwriting Memories

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah has big news, and we're so excited for her next chapter. She's growing up, making moves, and being committed. We discuss the Westminster Kennel ...

816: Furries, Liars, and Not Safe For Work

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Susie wants to understand the allure of furries. Is this costumed situation kinky or innocuous (just the fur, baby!)? And would you be ok with your co...

815: Single Sarah, Musical Death, & Northern Lights

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah is a single lady again, and she wanted to share what happened, how she's feeling, and why she's, you guessed it, optimistic. Susie just wants to...

814: Jerry Lee Lewis, Conjoined Twins, & Psychopath Kids

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You spoke, we listened--you said you wanted more personal stories, so we're doing our best! Hear why Susie's eyeballs are mid and Sarah's on a tropica...

813: Fears for Tears, Mona Lisa's Eyes, & Dementia Identity

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three cheers for lesbian weddings, and fingers crossed Sarah gets to have one someday. The Louvre is moving the Mona Lisa to the basement and now we w...

812: Stuffed Animals, Charlie Chaplin, & Titanic Grit

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah has the Little League World Series fever, but really she just loves that they hug each other. Susie isn't so sure about all this touchy feely st...