The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we hear why Sarah still has her ex's last name, and Susie thinks she should change it to Princess Consuela Bananahammock. We learn about a study that showed our lives really do flash before our eyes in the last few seconds on earth. Susie claims she hates when people say they're "empaths," and that it's just a synonym for being narcissistic. We discuss the documentary, Downfall, the reason it gave Susie a nightmare about dying in a plane crash, and what her final moments were in her dream. Sarah describes her near death experience, and why it made her not afraid to fly. Susie tells us about a group of monks who can generate their own heat, and how they can warm up their core temperature with their thoughts. Plus, we learn what really happens to your Amazon returns, and why they create popular content on YouTube.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/595-596Join 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 start with a discussion about doctors and how they rank each other, and why Bill Cosby shouldn't even have a doctorate. Sarah rants about Autozone, and why she got extra mad at the employees and customers there. We learn about a study on happiness that claimed you're working toward the wrong goal. We hear why well-being would be a better goal. Sarah claims she has some sort of superpower where she feels the moods of others, and it once involved craving Nicorette gum. Susie was very annoyed at this claim, and now refers to Sarah as a "vibrational psychic." We hear about men who have been sticking objects up their wieners. Sarah loves a bet a woman made with her son to avoid social media, but Susie thinks it wasn't a good deal. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/595-596Join 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 learn about a man who can "taste" words, and why it's negatively affecting his relationships. Susie tells us about an Olympian who ended up with a frozen penis. We debate whether testicles need to be kept warm or cold, and Sarah claims someone's finger fell off from cold. Susie reveals why your brain is always 15 seconds behind, and we're all living in the past. We hear why the "love locks" people put on bridges might be more dangerous than you would think. We hear why people in Taiwan take their garbage out every night when they hear Beethoven's Fur Elise playing. Susie reads a tweet about a woman who was complimented by a man at the gym, and we debate whether she makes a good point or whether she's just arrogant. We discuss what "fight, flight, freeze, or fawn" looks like in real life, and why freeze and fawn were not acknowledged until recently. Plus, Sarah explains how you can scam men by playing Rock, Paper, Scissors. Finally, we discuss the new model for Victoria's Secret who has Down Syndrome.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join 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 British Baking Shows evolution, and why Noel Fielding has made everyone in the world question their sexuality. We find out about a new invention that allows women to use urinals. We find out how it's constructed and debate whether we'd be comfortable using it in public. Sarah shares how one company working on bakery automation made an amazing advancement in the science of cancer detection. We discuss how the International Space Station will be returning to earth later this year, and how it will just sink to the bottom of the sea. We talk about the viral video of thousands of birds falling from the sky, which "experts" claim is just them suddenly fleeing a predator, but we have follow-up questions. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join 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 teacher who was fired from his kindergarten teaching job because he covered his face and tongue in tattoos. A Brainiac told us about a nightclub in NYC hosting "pheromone parties" where people sniff each other's armpits and find body odors that make them hot and bothered. We learn whether there is a "General American" accent that newscasters use or whether we've been lying to ourselves. Plus, we find out why a lot of our memories are false, why this happens, and how even people with "super memories" who can remember every detail of their lives have false memories. And we interview Danielle Friedman about her book, Let's Get Physical which describes the history of women's fitness, and it is bonkers! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join 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 how many of listeners dated men who sleep in "nests" of dirty clothes. We reminisce about the "mattresses" on the Ruins that were just pieces of yellow foam, and how we would "tenderize" them like you would a piece of meat. Sarah describes the Inventing Anna series and why she thinks she was punished more than men would be for the same thing. We discuss the Tinder Swindler, and the ways he convinced these women that he was someone he isn't. Sarah talks about an article she read about why reality tv stars lie on camera despite the damning footage that contradicts their words. We analyze the motivations of pathological lying. Plus, we find out why one guy is eating only meat for three months. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/591-594Join 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 how Susie's first time skiing went, and why she wishes the sport were more inclusive. We find out the reason why baby names have gotten more unique over the years, and Sarah reveals her first email address. Susie describes the TikTok phenomenon of "West Elm Caleb," and why she's disturbed at the way people use "therapy speak" and trauma language incorrectly. We debate the virtues of being an "armchair detective." Susie talks about an Asian woman who wrote one of the most popular reggae tracks in the world. We debate whether the Pam & Tommy series is ethical and why the Jackass guys are gay icons. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join 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 where Sarah is, and why she's mad about biscotti. She reveals the worst date she ever had, and why the guy is probably into cryptocurrency now. Sarah describes what it was like to attend the "world's biggest pillow fight," and Susie is not impressed. We find out the best cities to live on Valentine's Day, and the reason Susie thinks a lot of them are in cold climates. Sarah claims she and Robin Williams shared the same dry cleaner. We find out about a man who sleeps in a nest instead of a bed, and Susie thinks his girlfriend needs to run for the hills. Plus, Sarah decides her dog Bo should run for mayor of her town. For real. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join 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 Susie is all wound up about Bill Cosby and the new docu-series about him. We hear how the system was set up for Bill to successfully prey upon women. We learn about a little boy who snuck his book into a library's shelves, and became one of the most popular books there. Susie describes the documentary American Factory and how different parts of the world have different ideas about work ethic, safety, and human rights, and how globalization makes things complicated. Plus, we hear why she'll never look at a blow-up doll again. We learn why "self-help" books might be making you feel worse, new music might be obsolete, and museums look for artifacts during tragic events. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join 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 cover everything from STDs to good tippers. First we hear why two trivia nerds should probably not be a couple. We learn how the patriarchy is so embedded in our brains that even objects are seen as male. We debate whether M&Ms were right to give the green one more sensible footwear. Sarah's mad at Elon Musk for ruining the moon, but she cures herself with a tip for anxiety involving a jar of paper. It was a journey. We hear how crows are helping Swedes clean up their cigarette butts. Susie reveals why smokers are good tippers and we hear why pollution is hurting butterfly noses. Plus, we talk to Steve Agee about his time working in reality tv and how he became a magical superstar. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/587-590Join 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.