The Brain Candy Podcast

Susie talks about the hair catastrophe she had recently, and how she had to comfort the stylist. She now has "bald patches" and had to cut off 6 inches of hair. But Sarah somehow related it to "butt sex" and we can't quit laughing. We find out why Susie's son thinks the Golden Rule is bullshit. We talk about a documentary about the way gay men speak. Susie breaks it to Sarah that there is a sage shortage, and she's going to have to adjust her witchy potions. Find out what scientists say are the world's best and worst smells. We hear why pet cloning is expensive, unsuccessful, and irrational. Plus, we learn about a hair condition that makes your hair "uncombable." Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/605-608Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're getting an update on Sarah's epic road trip from Denver to California and back again. Never a dull moment with her. She talks about her bad luck in Vegas and why she is never staying in a bad hotel again. She describes her epiphanies and the New Moon Energy that inspired them. She asks the Brainiacs for help with her plants. We find out what Goblin Mode is, and Sarah argues that it is sexist. We hear about a pig heart transplant in a human. And we learn about a diamond ring made from ranch dressing. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/605-608Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear why Sarah keeps a stove (!) in her car (and uses it!). Susie describes a documentary about bullying, and how it made her wonder if she'd ever been a bully and Sarah describes why she was bullied growing up. We discuss the Hillsong docuseries and the reason why churches have scandals. We describe how we had a bizarre experience at a church in Brazil. We learn who scientists claim is the "most boring person in the world," and we think he sounds pretty lovely. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/603-604Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear about the birth control for men, and why we can't decide if this is a good or bad idea. We hear about an experiment to understand our sense of time where volunteers spent weeks in a cave. Sarah explains why it reminded her of the Challenge. We discuss our ideas of heaven, and Susie cannot quit laughing at Sarah's response. We debate whether dogs are people too, and how smart dogs cock their heads to tell you something. Plus, we learn why you might be able to breathe...out of your b-hole.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/603-604Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we discuss the Bad Vegan docu-series about a vegan restauranteur who got scammed by her partner. Susie claims this is not a scammer story, but is a story about a woman with an unhealthy relationship with her dog. We discuss Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of Theranos, and why she might be a sociopath. We debate whether she was just trying to keep up with the boys' club or whether she lacked a conscience. Susie discusses an article about an increase in "harassment" towards Girl Scouts, but we decide this was a false flag, and the Girl Scouts need to suck it up because when we were their age... We describe the "backlash to the backlash" about Making the Band, and the reason why Susie thinks Gen Z is too sensitive and has overcorrected to the point of being lazy. Plus, we talk to Danielle Liedemann about her book True Story on the ways reality TV affects us.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/601-602Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear why Sarah couldn't move into a house because it "tested positive for meth," and we have some follow-up questions. Sarah describes a study that was done to determine whether sounds affect the way cheese ages, and which genres affect it the most. Sarah tries to talk Susie into getting a "sound bath," and Susie is not interested. We theorize why people suddenly hate Sarah. We hear about a new fabric that can "hear" your body. We learn about strange cases of mistaken identity recently. Plus, we are mad about a bear who was wrongfully accused of stealing food. Hashtag justice for Hank the Tank. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/601-602Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susie went to a "get together" and found out she's become a weirdo during the pandemic. Sarah manifested a financial windfall, but she should've been more specific. Susie discusses the life of artist Andy Warhol, how he dated twins, how he branded himself, and how the AIDS epidemic affected him. We find out why the Great Garbage Patch isn't great or garbage, and not worth cleaning up. We find out the origin of jokes being "cheesy" and "corny," and hear why they're different. Susie shares what kids are learning in puberty class and we discuss the new Disney film Turning Red.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/599-600Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Sarah asks listeners to say whether cramps are worse than having a baby. It's fun. We have more thoughts about why we evolved to taste sour, and how it might relate to adventure, gut health, and anxiety. We find out what the oldest people in the world eat and do in a day, and we approve! Susie reveals why she's still in a mid-life crisis and she can't decide whether life is too long or too short. Sarah has a theory about how we got on earth, and considers whether we choose to be here, why we might be playing "Earth Game," and whether we map out our life ahead of time. It's very witchy. We make plans to watch Interstellar, Susie's OB-GYN sold her bootleg DVDs, and we discuss Valerie Bertonelli's workout DVD. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/599-600Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear about a crazy story involving Susie's husband Adam, where she had to perform the Heimlich Maneuver on him. We learn about hospitals in France that are giving dying patients high-end wine during their last days, and why we aren't able to do the same here. We discuss the evolution of NERF guns and how historic events have influenced the way people use these toys. Susie talks about purity culture in the 80s and 90s and why Britney Spears continues to be the sacrificial lamb for our cultural obsession with "good girls." We discuss a new hotline where you can call and get a pep talk from a Kindergartener. And it's totally adorable. We debate why humans are able to taste sour, as scientists are stumped about the evolutionary purpose of it. But fear not! Sarah's got a theory, and Susie thinks she's onto something. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/597-598Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we hear about Sarah's new life in Denver, why she's an agent of chaos, and how she's "soft launching" the reveal of her new man. She talks about a new show that is teaching her a ton about the world. We hear about a man without sight who climbs mountains and hikes volcanoes by using "infrasound" vibrations to find his way. We hear about the strange way artificial intelligence is being used in films, and why it made Susie boycott a film she otherwise was dying to see (and it wasn't Interstellar). We discuss the ethical dilemma of what happens to your data when you die. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/597-598Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.