The Brain Candy Podcast
Episodes
412: Astronaut Training, Fecal Recognition, & Sea Monster
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we find out why an astrophysicist got magnets stuck up his nose & this is more common than we realized. Sarah reveals why the smell after it...
411: Man w/ 2 Penises, Mountain Man, & Typhoid Mary
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss a man who was born w/ 2 fully functioning penises. We find out how the hell that all works. We find out why Susie added a new year's ...
410: Mystery Illnesses, Patriarchal Ads, & Bullies
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we find out the latest thing that annoys Susie, & it's not relatable. We find out fun (?) facts about the body, & why some blind people ...
409: Thongs, Airplane Boners, & KFC Crocs
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Things are getting bonky today on Brain Candy. Sarah fulfills her promise to share the history of the thong, & we also learn a lot about Sisqo. We...
408: Science of Jealousy, Matterhorn Sports, & Drag Queens
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Brain Candy, we find out why kids still think scientists are supposed to be men. Learn how UPS drivers are trained to deal with job hazards. ...
407: Tiger King, Love is Blind, & Baby Talk
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's , we learn three steps to boosting your mood. We break down the appeal of Tiger King, & discuss the psychology of exotic cat owners. Sa...
406: Crossword Puzzle Patriarchy, Biggie's Belt, & Fake Food
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Brain Candy, we hear about a transplant that had unexpected results. We find out the hilarious origin story of Leonard Skinner. Susie reveals...
405: Smell the Roses, Millennial Sex, & Reading Pirates
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we find out why roses can help you learn, & essential oils might actually be...essential? We find out why millennials aren't having sex, but...
404: Realistic Anxiety, Falling Iguanas, & Magic Fruit Cake
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Brain Candy podcast, we're talking about realistic anxiety in a time of panic. Hear why iguanas are falling from the sky. We reveal the wei...
403: Child of Rage, Cancelled Collages, & Bag of Snakes
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Brain Candy Podcast, we hear about a child who was cured of homicidal tendencies. We debate whether Julianne Hough is crazy. We find out wh...
402: Gabriel Fernandez, Culinary Prodigy, & Patriarchal Products
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss the heartbreaking documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. We learn of a culinary prodigy who made a Zagat-rated restaurant in hi...
401: Talking Dolphin, Orgasmic Movies, & iPhone Villains
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss our doomsday prep & get real dark because we're like edgy & stuff. We reveal a terrible dog-related mishap that occurred afte...
400: Our New Hero, Pyramid Code, Magnetic Field Dogs
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we find out about a woman who makes alcohol out of her own pee. Sarah claims she's being judged by her pharmacist. She also describes a caper sh...
399: Doomsday Prepping, Sassy Mom Merch, & Penis Heat
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss human scents, & why they are powerful memories years later. Susie talks about the Jagged Little Pill broadway show & why she ...
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...