The Brain Candy Podcast

398: Memory Hoarders, Bee Stings, & Airline Drama

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss hoarding, & how it can come from sentimentality. Sarah uses the bee sting index to tell what parts of the body are most sensitive...

397: Killer Dave, The Pharmacist, & Face Tattoos

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get the lowdown on Sarah's moving, & how she's copying with the new beginning. We learn the story of Killer Dave's Bread, which is bonker...

396: Wrinkles the Clown, Bathroom History, & Steven Tyler

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about a terrifying clown who harasses kids (& parents love him???). We find out why it's not easy to get your kids to eat veggies wh...

395: Car Scam, Confident Cooks, & Crying Plants

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out the ingenious idea Sarah had for clearing out her junk. We discuss shocking new evidence in the Casey Anthony case, & we are sho...

394: Testicle Tasting, Sarah's DNA, & Princess Careers

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is a Chia Pet enthusiast. She reveals what all the Disney princesses became when they grew up. Susie makes an amendment to...

393: Quitting Coffee, Talking Mummy, & Sexy Bananas

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah's morning routine has changed, & why she loves a ritual. Susie talks about the magic & mystery of music. Hear why ...

392: Mate Traits, Sexual Satisfaction, & Aaron Hernandez

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out what traits people look for in a mate, & why it's different around the world. We get a royal update from our royal correspondent...

391: Atheist Cats, Porn Discrimination, & Alexander Graham Bell

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a 97-year-old philosopher who wrote about death, & now changed his mind about the afterlife. We debate why atheists own mo...

390: Royal Drama, Nude Philanthropy, & Dragon Horn

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's goals for 2020. Susie breaks down the royal drama w/ Meghan & Harry. Find out why one woman is getting nude for a good...

389: Exclamations, Drugged Spiders, & Transplant Scandal

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get an update on snowball crimes. We learn why female scholars don't promote their work. Find out why Susie is banning exclamation points &am...

388: Mission Space, Adrenaline Junkie, & Near Death Experience

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss Sarah's misadventures in cat-sitting. Susie gives an update on her "badass" theory. We talk about adrenaline, & some of the ways ...

387: Visions, Landlines, & Sleepovers

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we give the sock industry (aka Big Sock) a piece of our minds. We discuss a documentary called Voyeur where a man peeps on the guests at his mot...

386: Gay Mafia, Snowball Weapons, & Ok Boomer

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we craft some theories about who is putting cowboy hats on pigeons. We discuss how the mafia has dropped their ban on gay members. A Wisconsin t...

385: Highs & Lows, Hen Den, & Human Libary

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Find out Susie & Sarah's highs & lows from 2019. Sarah shares some of science's biggest developments last year. We find out why they might be ...

384: Hot Hand, Garbage Truck Love, & Caricatures

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out Sarah's theory about why women love shoes & handbags. We hear how doing drugs helped Sarah love herself more. Susie & Sarah ...

383: Sarah's Nightmare, Personal Hell, & Animal Sounds

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why some animals are freakishly loud, & sperm whales are weird. We hear why Donald Duck might be a martian. Sarah reveals her re...

382: Useless Beauty, Perfect Art, & Ultramarathons

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a girl in Mexico who wins ultramarathons, but doesn't seem happy about it. We find out why some beauty is useless & how be...

381: Tan Butts, Permafrost Puppy, & Morning Routines

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Susie & Sarah are celebrating Howard Stern. Hear why some people are trying to catch some rays on their buttholes. We debate...

380: Say Yes To Drugs, Cancel Culture, & Deadly Dog

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're mad at another board game. Find out why people get stressed during the holidays. We debate a new anti-drug message that missed the mark. S...

379: Topless Stepmom, Picasso's Electrician, & Generation Wealth

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a stepmom who got in trouble for walking around her house topless. Susie talks about Picasso's electrician who had acquired 20...

378: Boyfriend Jeans, Revenge Porn, & Paris Syndrome

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss sexism in fashion, & whether "boyfriend jeans" are patriarchal. We find out the results of Sarah's "badass" poll. Hear why the te...

377: Burger King, Sumo Sexism, & Marie Kondo Backlash

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Susie went to a farm sanctuary, & is trying to limit her meat consumption, but then the convo devolves into a debate about the b...

376: Blurred Lines, Space Cookies, & Mustard Stain Theory

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear the new lyrics to Baby, It's Cold Outside, & we have very strong opinions on them. We find out what Pharrel thinks about Blurred Lin...

375: Mutinous Cat, Soap Opera Effect, & Dopamine Fasting

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out what the response has been since Sarah announced her new man. Susie reveals the perfect pop song according to science. We find out w...

374: Sex Brain, Shark Dinner Parties, & Anxiety

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out what happens when sex is on the brain. We commiserate about daylight savings & an unruly FedEx deliveryman. We discuss the T.I. ...

373: Joker, Pancake Brains, & Tooth Takeout

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss how Joker is inspiring Susie's research on criminals. We discuss an infuriating seminar where women were told their brains are smalle...

372: Sexual Identity, Bullying, & Jesus Saves?

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss whether should still identify as queer even though she's only dating men. We find out why produce is sitting in warehouses for months...

371: Sarah's New Boo, Tell Me Who I Am, & Willful Ignorance

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's new man, and why she's happier than ever. We learn where they met, and what they've been up to lately. Sarah reveals more ...

370: Greatest Hits Clip Show & Commentary

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's here! Today we go through some of our (and your) favorite clips from the last four years. Hear Sarah cry about Moana. Reminisce about the time Su...

369: Magic Eye Mystery, Enneagram Tests, & Peeping Tom

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear a spooky update to Sarah's obsession w/ lynx. We take the enneagram test and Susie is NOT into it. We find out the difference between na...

368: Linda Suspect, Mac-n-Cheese Man, & Jesus Shoes

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Instagram might be the perfect fashion platform. We learn about a man who only eats mac-n-cheese. Susie reveals a strange myster...

367: Bloody Basement, Sarah's Superstition, & Skin Phone

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear the science behind anxiety, & how to avoid it. We debate the recent controversy with Ellen & George W. Bush. Susie tells a story...

366: Bingo Bandit, Wikipedia Women, & Appendix Nightmare

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about an unusual flavor of ice cream people are enjoying. We find out why kids are better humans than adults. We find out why Wikipe...

365: Jigsaw Puzzles, State Fairs, & Mental Metaphors

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we analyze Sarah's frequent rage at retailers. We find out about a man who is making a fortune (?) off of jigsaw puzzles. Susie reveals a shocki...

364: Stevie Wonder Truthers, Clown Registry, & Ms. Monopoly

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss a hilarious conspiracy theory about Stevie Wonder. We learn a shocking statistic about veterinarians and dentists. Susie talks about a woma...

363: Sexy Ladies, Laughter on Call, & Knuckle Sandwiches

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear about Sarah's spooky October plans. We debunk the period syncing myth, & Sarah is not happy. Hear why you are probably not going to ...

362: Roller Coaster Woes, Crime Manuals, & Techno Parents

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learn a clever parent who figured out how to get his kids to text him back. We debate how amusement parks could innovate to keep our phones s...

361: Dating Life, Wombat Poop, & Bystander Effect

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out the latest on Sarah's dating life, we find out why she's pissed at a Kinko's manager, & she shares TMI about wombat poop. We fin...

360: Semen Explosion, Whale Songs, & Kink Quiz

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Find out about an accident at a cow insemination plant that got sticky. Learn why Sarah is into "safe danger" & Susie is kinkier than she thought....

359: Moving Corpses, Chess Diet, & Imaginary Friends

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get into a chilling discovery scientists made about corpses. Sarah talks about how climate change has revealed a dead body problem. Susie rev...

358: Wife Swap, Dirty Dancing, & Freezer Burn

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we delve deeper into the baseball players who switched lives, & we think we've figured out why it happened. We discuss the peculiarity of pe...

357: Rape Whistle, Happy Valley, & Library Love

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah cannot be trusted with a rape whistle, but it's more hilarious than it sounds. We debate whether people should wear leggin...

356: Work Wives, Millionaire Matchmaker, & Predator's Glossary

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear a list of phrases men use to describe women, & what they really mean. We debate the use of the phrase "work wife," & Sarah has v...

355: Nude Pics, Tinder Dating, & Designing Women

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we debate whether a teacher should be fired for nude pics that were leaked. We find out what Sarah thinks of Tinder, & whether people recogn...

354: Mystery Farting, Taxidermy, & Awkwardness

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss how a mystery fart can reveal your darkest prejudices (& it's hilarious). Hear about a crazy true crime tale from India's Most Wa...

353: Space Crime, Broken Hearts, & Wisdom Teeth

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the first crime committed in space, & how love makes fools of us all. Sarah discusses I Love You, Now Die, about a girl who encouraged...

352: Rotten Bananas, Stop Being Polite, & Charisma Tips

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah reacts to Johnny Bananas' tweet about her divorce. We celebrate a Heinz ketchup thief, who made good. Hear about a man who was living in t...

351: Rascals, Leisure World, & Expecting Triplets

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we share more of our Nashville adventures including a litterbug that has Sarah worked up. Susie talks about a waterpark tragedy, & we mad ab...

350: Balloon ASMR, Fake Outrage, & Albert Einstein Scandal

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss an artist who went viral w/ his balloon popping videos. We talk about the helium shortage, & we have questions. We discuss outrag...

349: Food Tattoos, Empty Meditation, & Chock Full o' Nuts

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss Ed Sheeran's strange food tattoo, & Sarah reveals why her ex got a similar one. We hear about a woman whose in-laws might be tryi...

348: Sex Cult, Catholic Cigarettes, & How Not To Be a Dick

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we do a quick recap of our Nashville adventure, & all the crazy bachelorettes we spotted. Find out why Willie Nelson predicted Sarah's futur...

347: Divorce,Graffiti, & Anxiety

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we start with a discussion about Sarah's divorce & the response she's received from our Brainiac community. We find out how she's adapting t...

346: Sarah's Angel, Dr. Ruth, & Patriarchy Purses

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we laugh about some stereotypical names on a sports team. Sarah claims she met an "angel" on a recent trip. We discuss the Aziz Ansari comedy sp...

345: Sarah's News, Swedish Fish, & Dream Burglars

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learn some big news in Sarah's world, & discuss how her life is changing. We find out why Swedish people have the right idea with their c...

344: Butt Snorkels, Bloodsicles, & Bathing

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah discusses a sticker she saw on a vehicle about the driver's love for eating butt. We have several questions for him. We learn about the bl...

343: Eating Contests, Baby Hitler, & Turtle Bras

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learn about a serial toilet clogger (or is it a cereal toilet clogger?) who is stinking up the joint. We debate whether women can be good at ...

342: Midlife Crisis, Boys Will Be Boys, & Sushi Fires

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out whether Susie is excited to turn 40. She discusses the concept of "boys will be boys," & why it's toxic. Hear what Sarah thinks ...

341: Relationship Power, Citizenship Test, & Bob Ross

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why one man decided to dress everyday for a party. We talk about presents, & why we won't open them when they're special. Hear a...

340: Fake Freckles, Bird Uber, & Unhinged Women

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is still unemployed, & kind of ok with it. Hear why young people don't like fake influencer culture, & why Sarah i...

339: Earthquake Scare, Ball Pits, & Hot Chocolate

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Susie & Sarah talk about the earthquake they experienced together & why Sarah was making fun of Susie's pajamas. We learn the history of the b...

338: Jesus's Poop, Bear Mace, & Honesty Test

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we debate whether Jesus pooped, & learn why scholars think this is an important question. We find out about a new hands-free restaurant, &am...

337: Reality TV Sex, Beach Reads, & Sarah's Stalker

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about a disturbing purchase Susie's husband made. We find out which subgroup is the happiest in America. Sarah reveals why someone made ...

336: Sarah's Grave, Emotional Support Animals, & Sex Study

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear why Susie was spooked by a tombstone that was eerily similar to Sarah. Sarah rants about people who annoy her, & we wonder if she is...

335: Cute Aggression, Sea Cucumbers, & Jazzercise

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we recap Sarah's eventful week staying at Susie's house including a locksmith caper, a wet cat, and a naked escapade.We find out why dogs evolve...

334: Virgin Birth, Mediocre Men, & Chernobyl

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss a controversy over Sarah's recent Instagram post, and why mediocre men can can it. We talk about technology that millennials don't un...

333: Park Rangers, Penis Jar, & Poop Stroke

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we find out some of the stories from Sarah's national park adventure, & we realize our ultimate man is a park ranger. Susie talks...

332: Flat Earthers, Cow Blowouts, & Tsunami Warning

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about flat earthers again because Sarah thinks we should be more forgiving about them being total idiots. We find out what year was the ...

331: Kink Shaming, Avoiding Plastic, & Library Duty

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hear why Susie thinks Sarah was trying to accuse her of "kink shaming" gay people. We find out what it's like to live without plastic. Susie talks abo...

330: Bedbugs, Cooking w/ Millennials, & Dog Murder

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, we hear about an item out of pickup that Susie saw in her neighborhood. We discuss the importance of aftercare for reality tv cast me...

329: Love Languages, Jeopardy, & Holding Grudges

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah is discussing Love Languages, & why she thinks they're important. Susie talks about a documentary about The Price is Right, & how ...

328: Blurred Lines, Battleaxes, & Free Britney

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about how mess & success are sometimes strange bedfellows. Sarah updates us about who is called a "genius" & who isn't. Susie up...

327: Pregnancy Scandal, Brain Malfunctions, & Grindr Pics

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about how boredom can be good for you. We celebrate a "wedding" ceremony in India of a man w/ special needs. Susie found out that some p...

326: Price of Gold, Mama Drama, & Race Reveal

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the Olympic gymnastics scandal and how the sexual abuse was perpetuated. We discuss Beyonce's Homecoming, & Sarah's obsession ...

325: Invisible Labor, UFO Sightings, & Horseplay

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a hobby that seems a bit odd at first, but is actually pretty frickin amazing. We talk about how financial advice is often sex...

324: Pooperintendent, Glitter Bombs, & Beesexual Porn

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we get an update on Susie's Instagram troll. Turns out, he's still a troll. We find out why the Pooperintendent is pissed, & Sarah was right...

323: Baby Names, Definition of Beauty, & Vaginal Aging

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss makeup routines, & how we realized we were elderly. We hear the insane story of how Sarah was conceived, & inadvertently find...

322: Sarah's Self-Love, Marine Life Scandal, & Butts

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss sex dreams, self-love, & masturbation myths. We celebrate a badass bitch who killed a bobcat with her bare hands. Susie shares th...

321: Morbid Curiosity, Superpowers, & Flat Earthers

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out a woman has a superpower that could help save lives. We discuss a brawl Susie had on Instagram, & how it turned into a mansplain...

320: Epidurals, Memory Lane, & Coma Awakening

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a trip down memory lane, & relive a vacation we took to Brazil. We talk about a woman who woke up from a 27 year coma. We find out w...

319: Royal Drama, Tattoo Anxiety, & Exclamations

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we get juicy about the royal family. Sarah explains how tattoos can reveal what anxieties you're struggling with. We talk about femini...

318: The Jinx, Sex in Cars, & Instagram Authenticity

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show Susie shares a story about a celebrity sighting with an interesting fashion twist. We talk about a new trend amongst teens to get Inst...

317: Mommy Bloggers, Food Quirks, & Meghan Markle

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Susie freaks us out w/ a story from World War II of a woman who collected very creepy memorabilia. We debate Meghan Markle's decision to have mo...

316: Superstitions, Sesame Street, & Sarah's Plumbing

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah is having one heckuva day, & why she's a plumber's dream woman. She talks about her new television obsession, & wh...

315: Reality Convention, Death Predictions, & Murder Mystery

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah attended a reality convention, & how much she got paid to do it. We hear about their most embarrassing reality tv rela...

314: Blackhole, Beatles, & Bee Bonanza

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the magic of the islands, & why we're getting all hippie dippy. We discuss the blackhold picture, & why it sparked sexism ...

313: High Fives, Shen Yun Cult, & Snowplow Parenting

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Sarah reveals the history of the high-five, & it's so cool it blows Susie's mind. We find out whether the Shen Yun dance troupe is a cult. W...

312: Dad Jokes, Gay Conversion Therapy, & Procrastination

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Aloha everybody, Susie is back from Hawaii & we are talking about her surf lesson, ukuleles, & risk-taking. We discuss the film Boy Erased, &a...

311: Jagged Little Pill, Pet Deaths, & Accidental Racism

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are outraged by the Jezebel article claiming Jagged Little Pill isn't a great album. We find out why all of Sarah's pets mysteriously die. We...

310: Heartburn, Creeps on a Plane & Getting to Know Us

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we celebrate a woman who fought her rapist so vigorously that he looks like he was attacked by a tiger. Hear what Susie has learned from her let...

309: Sarah & Susie's Tips, Tricks, & Hacks

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we start w/ a very weird debate about people w/ disabilities and their caregivers. It's a lot. We find out why a man was breaking into houses &a...

308: Suing Parents, Gifted Kids, & Sarah's Lifesaver

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we celebrate a Brain Candy author who completed the Iditarod & discuss a rash of horses dying at a racetrack. We debate the merits of gifted...

307: Karate Kid, Dad Shaming, & Hedonic Treadmill

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about all the pop culture Susie missed out on in the 80s due to her family's religion. Hear what classic films she hasn't seen ye...

306: Surveillance State, Creepy Mentors, & Brits in America

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why kids in the United States are starting to speak in Brit accents & using British sayings. Sarah reveals why she should do a c...

305: Superpowers, Haunted House, & Deadly Selfies

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out about a man that haunted the house of two young girls, & we are shooketh. We debate artificial intelligence & influencers, &...

304: Sarah's Outrage, American Meme, & Intersex Animals

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why someone yelled at Sarah, & how it ended up benefitting Susie. We talk about a female cyclist who was stopped so the men coul...

303: Leaving Neverland, Studio 54, & Taco Bell Saves the Day

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about all the documentaries we've been watching lately. We discuss the horrifying Leaving Neverland doc, & Sarah describes what happ...

302: Girl Scout Cookies, Psychopath Cats, & Lorena Bobbitt

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we debate the virtues of Girl Scout Cookies, & Sarah makes an argument for why you shouldn't buy them. We talk about the psychopathy of cats...

301: It's a Man's World, Libraries, & Charles Dickens

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today Susie is fired up about the dangerous reality of being a woman in a world designed for men. We discuss the age old bag-of-dicks question. We giv...

300: Survivor's Sexism, Reality TV Sounds, & Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we discuss why we changed our hair after being on TV, & why we didn't like being recognized. We talk about a study on Survivor, & why so...

299: Sarah's Birthday, Topless Laws, & Getting High

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we find out why Sarah has a good feeling about her birthday. We discuss a strange statue of a US President w/o his shirt. Susie talks about a la...