The Brain Candy Podcast

511: Nocturnal Binging, World Records, & Card Games

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get an update on the naming of Sarah's new duck friends. Sarah reveals why people who binge eat at night are less likely to be team players t...

510: Nuclear Waste, Jo Van Gogh, & Wikifeet

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is worried about her new home thanks to a documentary about a nuclear disaster. Susie reveals why you might be doing more ...

509: Cruising, Therapy Speak, & Miscarriage Problem

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a documentary on the cruise that set sail without realizing there was Covid onboard. We hear why it was so haunting to watch. ...

508: Real World Diary, Skateboarding, & Khloe Kardashian.

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah watched a documentary about skateboarding, and now she is WORKED UP. She learned about gender inequalities in the sport, and is hoping this docu...

507: Bees Emergency, Blockbuster, and Sesame Street

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about why Sarah had a serious AWH (accident waiting to happen), and Susie can't quit laughing about it (but that might be because she is...

506: Morbid Curiosity, Therapy, & Sound of Metal

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we found out about a "scary" tunnel near Sarah's home, and cracked the case on why she's afraid of it (and it's hilarious). Sarah describes a st...

505: Roller Coaster Love, Instagram Face, & Mermaids

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's disastrous moving experience, but celebrate her new home. We find out if she still believes mermaids exist. We discuss a w...

504: Smelly Phones, Bird Tragedy, & Creepy Clown Motel

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a documentary that makes you nostalgic for the 90s, but realize how things have improved for mental health concerns. We talk a...

503: Confessionals, Grounding, & Shut Mouths

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss Sarah's vulnerability, and why she thinks she's able to open up like she does. We hear why Susie grew up in a sharing culture too, bu...

502: Beer Witches, Dying Dreams, & Imposter Syndrome

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out how Larry David prevented a man from being wrongfully convicted of murder. Susie describes how women used to be the beer brewers unt...

501: Broken Hearts, Floating, & Regrets

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah shares the story of her breakup, and explains why she wouldn't change the past year regardless. We find out the advice she's been getting ...

500: We've Only Just Begun--500th Episode Celebration!

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's the day! Our 500th episode is here, and we are SOOO thankful! What a special achievement, and we couldn't have done it without you! To ce...

499: Crocodile Hunter, Paranormal Challenge, & Art Scandal

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why mother nature is a sneaky bitch, and you should be careful about your resolutions. Sarah reveals why she is "grounding" herself....

498: Lucid Dreams, Telephone Cat, & Loneliness

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is living the Pura Vida, but getting there wasn't easy. We hear how lucid dreamers are able to do math problems in their s...

497: Teacher's Pet, Scream Mystery, & Pole-Dancing Doctor

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Sarah has always been teacher's pet, and Susie has, of course, not ever been a teacher's pet. We find out why there is a mystery ins...

496: Coochie Finger, Crazy Lawsuits, & Missing Sex Doll

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about the mysterious disappearance of a sex doll. We debate what could've happened to the pretend girlfriend. Sarah reveals who made...

495: Reality TV Kids, Alphabets, & Dead Presidents

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we revisit the Framing Britney documentary and the reason society loathes beautiful women. We discuss the doxxing of a paramedic who had an Only...

494: Playboy Bunnies, Mt. Everest Rage, & Free Britney

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about Sarah's secret art collection. Susie discusses life at the Playboy Mansion, and why it's not all it's cracked up to be. We dis...

493: Gorilla Glue, Dental Secrets, & Face Yoga

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why one thing is still coming between Susie & Sarah. Hear about the woman who mistook Gorilla Glue for hair gel, & it did no...

492: Predator Detection, History of Sex Dolls, & Vajankles

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah wants to get to know Rhen better, and she thinks everyone should "interview" their partners. We find out why you should tr...

491: Magic of Smell, Recipe Racism, & Spam Call Ethics

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the passing of Dustin Diamond aka Screech from Saved By the Bell, and how his career had difficulties and trauma. Susie tells us amaz...

490: The Aristocrats, Robot Voices, & Lesbian Bars

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why the Pixar documentary did not sit right with Susie, but a new one helped her see the light at the end of the patriarchal tunnel....

489: Ghost Stories, Baby Bust, & American Skin

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get an update on the ghost in Susie's house, and Sarah gives advice on how to make friends with her? We hear about signs from the dead, and h...

488: Some Kind of Heaven, Aging Goths, & Dream Jobs

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Susie's mom is fine with the Biden situation--for now. We debate whether it's strange for kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart to be ...

487: Promising Young Woman, Ugly Americans, & Swear Words

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Susie & Sarah get embarrassed by music. Sarah gets emotional about the movie Promising Young Woman, and learn why the movie gets...

486: Identical Snowflakes, Sperm Shortage, & North Pole Toxicity

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah blows Susie's mind when she reveals that scientists have discovered identical snowflakes. Susie discusses the History Channel survival-bas...

485: Sarah the Karen, Science of Love & the Lost Episode

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Sarah is at her wit's end about her living situation and she is getting litigious. We also realized that there's a small chance that...

484: Musical Personalities, Bean Dad, & Baby Feud

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out what your musical preference says about your personality. Susie explains recent Twitter drama involving a dad, a can of beans, and p...

483: Pythagoras's Beans, Deja vu, & Sneeze Danger

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear how Sarah is coping with the death of Alex Trebek, and who she thinks should replace him. We hear her theory about why Ken Jennings is a...

482: Sexist Serial Killer, Porn Parents, & History of Puzzles

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get some documentary recommendations from Susie including one that shows how a serial killer was unstoppable because the cops were sexist. We...

481: New Year Babies, 2021 Predictions, & Nostradamus Doom

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is ready for a big change in her life. We learn why sometimes our brains just want to complete patterns, but we think it w...

480: Cameo Mishaps, Space Spiders, & Dippin' Dots

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Smokey Robinson is definitely not Jewish and the Soup Nazi can finally make a living. We hear about a neighbor dispute about the...

1: BONUS EPISODE: International Week w/ Larry Brilliant, M.D.

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On our final episode of 2020 (thank heavens that's over!) we're posting the audio from our live event at the University of Pittsburgh. We talk with La...

479: Lady Doctors, Treasure Hunt Closure, & 3 Blind Mice

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get all wound up about the Wall Street Journal op-ed which told Dr. Jill Biden to drop the "doctor" title even though she has a doctorate. Sa...

478: Susie's Ghost, How to be a Hermit, & Frozen Eyeballs

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss those dudes who wear shorts no matter how cold it is. Susie reveals why she thinks there's a ghost in her house. We learn why being a...

477: Therapist Questions, Sports Cheaters, & Kraft Korner

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about why reality tv doesn't really feature underdogs. Sarah has a theory about sports, and she's really worked up about it. We discuss ...

476: Real World Mice, Monolith Mystery, & Sledhead

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a must-listen. We are still crying laughing about Sarah's theory for how mice are able to live in "uninhabitable" places on earth and ...

475: Personality Tests, Christmas Music, & Hot Goss

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah's favorite Christmas song got demoted, & she needs your help finding a new one. We discuss the Michael Buble marriage ...

474: Pope Porn, Beaver Butt, & Mended Memories

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why the Pope might be getting frisky on Instagram. Find out why scientists are trying to figure out what England smelled like hundre...

473: Garlic Discrimination, Baby Books, & Munchausen by Internet

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get into the Christmas spirit, but Sarah brings a little bah humbug as well. We hear why an American tourist went to prison for leaving a neg...

472: Strong Women, Break-up Advice, & Miss Frizzle

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get the scoop about what really happened in Sarah's apartment recently. She discusses some amazing women like Emily Harrington who was the fi...

471: Zoodles, Haunted Paintings, & Survival of the Friendliest

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah didn't really enjoy SpOoOoOoOoKy season this year. We learn why she went on a new diet, and it's a mixed bag. Susie descri...

470: Husband Training, Creepy Clowns, & Zombies

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why one woman decided to train her husband as if he were a dolphin, and it somehow worked. We learn what Lori Loughlin's prison is like,...

469: Airplane Miracle, Dinosaur Buttholes, & Chicken Eggs

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear how Susie was actually excited to talk to someone on an airplane, & why Sarah thinks it was a miracle. We hear how zoom is causing p...

468: Sarah's Karma, White Paint, & Celine Dion

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah's apartment is reminding us of Celine Dion. Sarah is preemptively mourning the death of her dog. We hear about Sarah scrat...

467: Buried Alive, Baby Shark Cruelty, & Colored Food

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learn about a new documentary that made Susie concerned about "basement dwellers." We are delighted by a Nobel Prize winner who found out abo...

466: Bat Facts, Poo Point, & Cannibal Corpse

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about why quarantine provided us with a Dickensian A Christmas Story experience. Sarah decided to get back in the ocean after years on l...

465: Vaginal Rejuvenation, Good Graffiti, & Self-Portraits

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we debate whether all vaginas are beautiful or some of them are floppity sloppity. Susie talks about a new documentary about cryogenics, and we ...

464: Pee Plane, Very Gay Painting, & How to Be Liked

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss an incident on a flight where a man had a very unfortunate side effect to sleeping medication. Sarah teaches us all the steps to get ...

463: Pickle a Day, New Cheese, & Mona Lisa's Hairpin

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear the latest music series Susie is obsessed with. We find out who her newest Pen(itentiary) pal is. We learn why eating a pickle before yo...

462: Back to Basics, Dog Park Drama, & Brazilian Kiss

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Susie is having a "conservative" moment where she wants people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Sarah reveals why havi...

461: Vision Boards, Life Quakes, & Lego Art

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we debate the virtues of vision boards, & talk about the type of people who usually enjoy them. Sarah reveals that cats have a dominant hand...

460: Heat Tourists, Japanese Cats, & Goosebumps

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss how we often fall in love w/ the things we end up hating in our partners. We are effusive about our love of British Baking Show, and ...

459: Ticklish Rats, Tree Theft Part 2, SuperReconizers

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why some researchers won't quit tickling their lab rats, and we have some ethical questions about it. Sarah follows up on her buildi...

458: Stripping Down, Real World Rodents, & Monkey Balls

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is becoming a nail ASMR artist. We talk about a new tv show for kids where adults are completely naked. Susie describes a ...

457: Social Dilemma, Python Mom, & Psychic Report

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah's Jeopardy obsession is still growing. We discuss the documentary The Social Dilemma, & ways we can disconnect from th...

456: Lobster Pee, Banksy Backlash, & My Octopus Teacher

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Sarah's recent pie baking somehow made her feet hurt. We discuss the documentary My Octopus Teacher, & why Sarah was both moved ...

455: Tree Burglary, Polka King, & Real-life Betty Boop

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah has a dilemma involving a tree, & Susie wants her to steal it. Hear about a documentary that gave Susie hope, & another one that made he...

454: Mighty Mice, Physics of Ketchup & Hammocks

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about muscle mass in space and an experiment being done with mice that we imagine makes them float around the space station (but it prob...

453: Birds on Opioids, Duck's Butts, & Book Heist

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why some birds were high on opioids & how it affected their singing. We hear about a new documentary about an amusement park tha...

452: Bad Dreams, Puzzle Paranoia, & Magicians Named David

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah complete blows Susie's mind by revealing an insane fact about puzzles. We are shooketh. We discuss a new development in tennis that has th...

451: Keg Stands, Science of Boredom, & Gender Neutral Parenting

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's keg stand experiences & why it was a one-time thing. Susie stans Guy Fieri again, & questions Sarah's tv viewing e...

450: Snake Invasion, Pillow Fight, & Commas Matter

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss a pillow fight situation in the Rice household. We hear a hilarious misunderstanding that resulted from the omission of a comma. We l...

449: Sarah's Destiny, YouTube Scandal, & Prison Magic

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah reveals her latest obsession that has shown her her "true destiny." We discuss the YouTube family who gave back their adopted son. Susie describ...

448: Crossword Crime, Glowing Diary, & Microsoft Genome

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah's recent camping trip was life-changing, and why it reminded her to listen to her body. We find out why campgrounds are mo...

447: Psychoanalysis, Blockbuster Hotel, & Murder Movie

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss our time together on reality tv, & why we bonded. We do a psychoanalysis quiz that is spooky in its accuracy. We learn why Sarah ...

446: Angry Dancing, Itch from Hell, & Eel Mystery

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's recent car drama. Susie talks about a woman who had an itch that wouldn't go away, & what it taught us about how mirro...

445: Child Stars, Success Addicts, & Cotton Candy Miracle

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about Amy Schumer's documentary on her pregnancy, her husband being on the spectrum, & his feelings about being in her act. We learn...

444: Museum Horseplay, Pandemic Depression, & Ghost Writing

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about what happens to people who damage expensive artwork at museums due to shenanigans, negligence, or human error. Sarah reveals why h...

443: Evangelical Honeymoons, Sexy Doctors, & Chicken Lady

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about back-to-school season during the pandemic. We are outraged about a study that warned females in the healthcare industry to avoid b...

442: 90 Day Fiance, Bathing Rituals, & One-Sided Sex

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get the update on Sarah's apartment complex, & let's just say there might be protests. Susie defends her right to call people "losers." S...

441: Scream Into the Void, History of the Walkman, & Black Fish

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out how Sarah was accidentally racism, & she shares her feelings about it. We learn about an app that let's you scream into the Icel...

440: Conspiracy Theories, Ice Cream Trucks, & Erased Memories

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Susie talks about the Wayfair and other conspiracy theories, & explains why she's not really into the "rabbit hole" culture. We learn the hi...

439: A Hundred Giants, Fact Plaques, & Sequoia Vowels

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get the skinny on Sarah's camping adventure. She describes the many debacles they went through just to get away from this crazy world. She ha...

438: Hair Plugs, Fish Poop, & Camping Essentials

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah reveals her camping essentials, & the reason why the small things make life bearable while camping or not. We discuss "anticipatory gr...

437: Reality Nostalgia, Foot Fetshes, & Pee Bread

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's drunken 4th of July, & why she's a lightweight. We walk down memory lane about reality tv, when we met on the Ruins, &...

436: Unsolved Mysteries, Flying Snakes, & Dollar Stores

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear why Sarah is trying to turn her house into a resort (& has become an expert in mixology as a result). Susie is pumped about the return of Uns...

435: Penis Attachment, Toilet Garden, & Nightstand Snacks

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a whole breakdown of Susie's hatred of whistlers and how Sarah beat the odds and became her friend anyway. Sarah reveals why one man cho...

434: Flavortown, Couples Therapy, & the Pleasure Gap

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why one town wants to change their name to Flavortown, & Susie has never been happier. She reveals why she is obsessed w/ Guy Fi...

433: Into the Wild, Nostalgia, & History of Trash

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's elderly problems. We find out why the military is moving a bus out of the Alaskan wilderness. Sarah reveals why nostalgia ...

432: Broken Hearts, Poop Pools, & Murder Hornets

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about murder hornets, & why they need a new PR person. We discuss "street fraternities," & how they are changing the image of ga...

431: Fatphobia, Oedipus Complex, & Pandemic Clowns

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss whether we look like our voices. We find out why Susie deleted one of our episodes. We celebrate brands changing to combat racism. We...

430: Cancel Culture, Treasure Hunt Poem, & Snape's Wives

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the decision of MTV to fire some cast members of their reality shows for racist tweets. We find out about the "loneliest hot tub" in ...

429: The Return of the Poop Knife, Cave Grave, & Music Haters

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get some bad news about plants, & Sarah is not a happy camper. We debate why someone would hate music, & we're still disturbed. Sarah...

428: Sarah's Gray Hair, Terrace House, & Cocaine Island

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out that Sarah (gasp!) has a gray hair, & we discuss how she's going to handle this milestone. Susie discusses the suicide of a real...

427: Kings of Pain, Black Inventions, & Race in America

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is having bad luck at home again. She talks about her love hate relationship with a show called Kings of Pain where people...

426: Biosphere 2, Roast Me, Rapping Stroke Victim

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss Biosphere 2, which was way more involved & fascinating than we realized. Hear why the experiment didn't get respect from their ac...

425: Team Karen, Happy Homes, & Stairwell Poop

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss the Jeffrey Epstein docu-series, and Sarah reveals why she decided to watch it. We discuss how trauma can change the course of your l...

424: Self-Help Shame, Mannequin Mayhem, & RIP Buffets

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learn why some people might be hiding their love for self-help books, but Sarah has an alternate explanation. We celebrate a man who started ...

423: Psychology of Karaoke, Sexist Cards, & Pants Drunk

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is obsessed with rap with "family values," & how it informs her performances. We hear the psychological benefits of ka...

422: Trial by Media, Wine Hero, & Whitey Bulger

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss some drama going on at Sarah's apartment. We find out about the Jenny Jones murder, & debate whether tv producers should be held accoun...

421: Butthole Robots, Sexual Fantasies, & Erotic Equation

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss our marijuana-infused episode, & Susie has some follow-up questions. We find out why Sarah is obsessed with Instagram all of the ...

420: Sarah & Susie Get High On Actual Drugs

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's the day, people. It's the day we said yes to drugs. We decided to celebrate our 420th episode with some wacky tobacky, ganja, reefer, Mary Jan...

419: Sarah's Clone, Secret Love, & Alaskan Bushpeople

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a hermit in Maine who didn't talk to another human for over 25 years. Sarah reveals why she is obsessed with Alaskan Bushpeopl...

418: Nazis Next Door, Pimple Popping, & Drive-By Jokes

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Sarah was shocked by the OJ Simpson movie. Hear about the time we went to a charity event & Sarah made a celebrity faux paus to ...

417: Texting Our Exes, Contagious Dancing, & Life Lessons

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why time during quarantine is fluid & disorienting. Hear why people in Antarctica are developing their own language. Susie revea...

416: Psychology of Trolls, Cannibal Rats, & Science of Smells

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out fun facts about turtles & then take a dark turn into hearing why rats are becoming cannibals. Sarah reveals the origin of words ...

415: Challenge Changes, Who Let the Dogs Out?, & Giant Dwarf

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about a conservative Jewish couple who became the largest distributor of hardcore, gay porn. We find out why Susie is obsessed with know...

414: Lies We've Told, Ant Colony Role Play, & Hidden Mothers

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss some of the weird lies we told when we were little, & we analyze what makes us lie. We hear about a Facebook group where members ...

413: Sarah's Marijuana, Digital Dress Code, & Good Deeds

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's marijuana journey, & why she's a late bud bloomer. We find out why flamingos are freaking adorable, & apparently a...