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Jul 12, 2021 • 1h 2min

532: Fetish Furniture, Sarah's Vagina, and Modest is Hottest

Today we talk about Sarah's trip to Pittsburgh. She reveals why her competitive nature has decreased in her old age. We find out about an academic journal that wrong a strangely sexual fan fiction article about Britney Spears. Sarah explains why she's feeling extra empowered these days and why she wrote a letter to her vagina. We discuss the "ring by spring" phenomenon amongst evangelical women and the viral song called Modest is Hottest. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/532-535Join 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.
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Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 4min

531: Suitcase Wheels, Laundry Quandary, & Mirrors

Today we find out what happened on Sarah's blind date. We find out why space travel is more disgusting than we realized, and now Sarah can't become an astronaut. We hear why suitcases didn't have wheels for too long (hint: the patriarchy). A woman fell 2 miles from a plane and survived, and we can't get over it. We discuss the Zodiac Killer, and the reason some people don't want to solve the mystery. Susie reveals the history of mirrors and their effect on human behavior. Plus, we learn a surprising finding about artificial limbs, and the reason it's better if they don't look like the actual body part. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/529-531Join 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.
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Jul 5, 2021 • 55min

530: Sarah's Blind Date, Free Britney, & Introverts

A Brainiac set Sarah up on a blind date, and we discuss how she's feeling about and preparing for it. Susie rants about her "invisible labor" of making conversation and her weird resentment towards "introverts". We are angry with Nick Cannon and his sperm. We discuss whether Chris Brown can be rehabilitated. We lament Britney's conservatorship, and discuss her recent testimony. Sarah describes the rise and fall of Boyz II Men and how boy bands appropriated their whole look and sound. We find out why Sarah is becoming a birder, why one many was hit with a flying dildo, and the "is he gay or European" phenonmenon.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/529-531Join 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.
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Jun 28, 2021 • 1h

529: Slip n Slide Shiz, Food Racism, & Telepathic Friends

Today we find out why production was shut down on a network show because of...poo. We hear why some people think the grocery store's ethnic food aisle is racist. We learn how car roofs were originally seen as too *feminine* and we get ALL WOUND UP about men insisting on discomfort. It's a whole thing. We find out why women are getting ripped off on Cameo. We celebrate the end of Victoria's Secret's misogynistic rein. Susie describes a comedy special that was "genius" even though a white man made it. Plus, we find out how many friends is "normal" to have, and why our brains sync up with people we love. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/529-531Join 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.
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Jun 24, 2021 • 56min

528: Whale Tale, Changing Reality, & Night Pee

Today Sarah revealed that she finally broke down and started watching the Bachelorette. Sure, she doesn't know the name of the bachelorette and refers to the men as "chicken boy," et al, but there's some real potential for some high-quality commentary. Hear why Susie thinks reality tv and its audience has changed over the last year, and she doesn't enjoy it. Sarah discusses the man who was almost swallowed by a whale, and we debate the authenticity of his claim. We try to find out whether murder hornets do, in fact, sunbathe. Sarah celebrates her new bike, Susie laments how old she apparently is, and we debate which of us is more uncensored. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/525-528Join 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.
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Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 39min

527: Hysterical Pregnancy, Feeling Small, & Scissoring

Today we find out about a very real and very weird phenomenon known as Couvade Syndrome, where a man develops pregnancy symptoms while his partner is pregnant. We debate whether this is attention-seeking, pouting, or sympathy pain. We learn about Pablo Escobar's "coke hippos" and a little more than we wanted about hippopotamus testicles. Sarah shares a hilarious story about her community college days. Susie teaches us how to feel small (in a good way). We hear about an woman who made elaborate, intricate scissor art and was compared to Rembrandt until people decided her art was too feminine. We discuss how bird enthusiast debate changing bird and organization names due to concerns about racism. We learn about the effects of Facetune on body image. Plus, we interview Nancy Jo Sales, author of Nothing Personal, about the disturbing world of dating apps. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/525-528Join 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.
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Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 2min

526: Mindful Snack, Hangover Anxiety, & Boomer Bodies

Today Sarah is a live wire--her ADHD is providing energy and emotions, and we're here for it. We find out about another high school yearbook scandal involving the "Senior mosts" or superlatives awarded to certain seniors, and we're blaming Covid. Sarah reveals the reason why Dalmatians are fire dogs, and it's not because they're deaf as some people have speculated. We find out why Susie is making friends with raccoons. We hear why there are more emotions than we realized including one for when you wake up after a night of drinking and panic about what you did whilst drunk. Sarah gives us a lesson in mindfulness and Susie shares why Boomers are more likely to be fatphobic.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/525-528Join 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.
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Jun 14, 2021 • 1h 33min

525: Talking Dogs, Marriage Pacts, & Crossword Equality

Today we find out about a man whose bride died at the altar, so he married her sister instead (romance is alive!). Find out why people think dogs can talk, and Sarah is ready to train Bo to have some girl talk. Plus, we learn why robot dogs for lonely senior citizens might not be helping as much as we'd hope. We find out about the Marriage Pact Questionnaire sweeping the nation, and the reasons why young people are seeking mates at a young age now. We hear why one crossword puzzle editor is changing clues to give representation to women, minorities, and underrepresented groups. Plus, we talk to Mukunda Angulo about The Wolfpack documentary, which features his family and their life trapped in a NYC apartment, how they got out, and how his bravery freed his family from isolation. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/525-528Join 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.
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Jun 10, 2021 • 56min

524: Sarah's Invention, Women's Holes, & Dirty John

Today we find out why Sarah has a list of inventions she can't discuss, but will also not invent. We find out about a "big little" farm that is getting things right. Sarah reveals an elevator horror story that makes us wonder why we ever got on an elevator. Susie and Sarah marvel at the miracle of flight. We learn about a 2-year-old genius who just tested into Mensa, and hear the reason Sarah relates to prodigies. Plus, we hear about the Dirty John series that made Sarah realize how marriage, divorce, and custody can be more complicated than you'd think. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/521-524Join 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.
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Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 33min

523: Slut Text, School Censorship, & Diamonds in Auschwitz

Today we find out about an accidental slut-shaming text that has us WOUND UP. We discuss a public school who decided to censor yearbook pics that they deemed to be too racy because of *gasp* too much shoulder, a shadow of cleavage on girl's chests, and more while allowing boys to be scantily clad. Susie describes a magic trick that no one can figure out, and it's driving us crazy. We find out about some beautiful art that has been placed around the world to bring people into nature, but it has unintended consequences for the environment. Susie reveals the story of a woman in Auschwitz who managed to save her family's diamond heirlooms through incredible resourcefulness. Plus, we interview Frank & Cindy filmmaker, GJ Echternkamp about his masterpiece.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/521-524Join 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.

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