The Brain Candy Podcast
Episodes
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...
811: Schrodinger's Cat, Fake Vegetables, & Microfeminism
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah explains why latino families are happier about lending money and giving gifts to their family members, but Susie says cranky families are pretty...
810: Hospital Beeps, North Korean Jeans, & Dog Hotels
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the gallery employee who surreptitiously hung up his own art and got fired as a result. Susie makes a confession about The Jinx that has...
809: Disney Adults, B Movement, & Snoop Dogg's Promise
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah says we need to amend Marie Kondo's guide for decluttering by reminding people of the responsibilities of possession ownership. We hear why Insi...
808: Orthotics, Bluey, & Space Junk
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah wants to get her groove back, so she got some brand new...custom, orthotic insoles. Ma'am wants to get her groove back sensibly, in comfortable,...
807: Men Behaving Badly, Hip Hop Dance, & Art Heist
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah had an unusual live comedy experience at the Demetri Martin special taping, and it took her back to her Real World days. She claims she did badl...
806: Cold Plunge, Good Grief, & Blair Witch Project
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susie wants Sarah to have a Costa Rican tropical getaway, and Sarah agrees, but she is also thinking of going fly fishing and doing cold plunges, so t...
805: Octopus Parents, Fun Town, & Music Ban
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah wants a dog and Susie thinks it's because Sarah prefers chaos. New York City is trying to curb their rat problem by giving them birth control, b...
804: Totality Awesome, Goat Custody Battle, & Conjoined Twins
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are still recovering from our reunion in Pittsburgh and Philly, and we're sharing our adventures at WrestleCon, seeing the eclipse, and having a gi...
803: Open Toes, Jail Eclipse, & Liquid Gold
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we hear about Sarah's experience at a comedy show where she sat next to, ugh, a friendly man. Heaven help her. And Susie got to check another co...
802: Middle Names, Beef Yogurt, & Vegan Donuts
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susie ain't getting any younger and she wants to prepare for the footwear of her future and find out why older gals wear flats. We learn about a man w...
801: New York Punching, Magical Magnet, & Nickelodeon
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susie got injured on the high seas, but she wants everyone to know her injury was due to a rogue wave, not alcohol because she's had some mishaps late...
800: Feats of Strength, Hotel Takeover, & Time Travel
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susie watched the Nyad documentary and was inspired, but also was wondering, what makes her different from our friend in the hamster wheel who tried t...
799: The Death of Babysitting, Prepositional Change, & Horse Dogs
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah talks about the history of babysitting, how it's changed, and why it's a thing of the past. Another sinkhole opened up, and this time it swallow...
798: Quiet on Set, Dirty Dumbledore, & Man in the Iron Lung
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the Quiet on Set docuseries recounting the toxicity of Nickelodeon productions in the 90s, the difficulties of child stardom, and why show ...