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Apr 29, 2021 • 59min

512: Language of Pleasure, UFOs, & Rod Stewart Armpits

Today Sarah weighs in about the Frank and Cindy documentary. We learn about a new study that gives women the language they need to teach their partner how to be better lovers. Sarah went down a rabbit hole about UFOs and the "dark forest hypothesis," and now we're all freaked out about aliens. Sarah reveals why she started growing her armpit hair, and her description of it is Susie's new favorite thing that ever happened on the show. Plus, find out why people in Poland were calling the police over a baked good. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/509-512Join 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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Apr 26, 2021 • 57min

511: Nocturnal Binging, World Records, & Card Games

Today we get an update on the naming of Sarah's new duck friends. Sarah reveals why people who binge eat at night are less likely to be team players the next day, and she shares some of her nocturnal eating habits. We find out the cure for "everything" and it's exactly what no one wants to hear. We discuss the woman who cut her world recording-holding fingernails, and Susie is mad about world records for some reason. We debate what we might win a world record for, and plan our training. Sarah celebrates a woman who realized the inequities in card games, and set out to solve the problem for herself. Plus, we find out why one of Sarah's roommates went on Jerry Springer. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/509-512Join 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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Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 25min

510: Nuclear Waste, Jo Van Gogh, & Wikifeet

Today we find out why Sarah is worried about her new home thanks to a documentary about a nuclear disaster. Susie reveals why you might be doing more harm than good when you try to "save the bees." We find out why one Japanese biker catfished the world with his instagram account. Sarah is wound up about an animation she saw featuring women of color. Susie reveals why Vincent Van Gogh's sister-in-law is responsible for his success and how she changed the art world forever. We find out the tricks to spotting a liar, Susie recommends the most hilarious documentary she's ever seen, and we learn the secrets of Wikifeet. Plus, we interview Daniel Gibbs, a neurologist living with dementia, about his book A Tattoo on My Brain. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/509-512Join 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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Apr 19, 2021 • 58min

509: Cruising, Therapy Speak, & Miscarriage Problem

Today we find out about a documentary on the cruise that set sail without realizing there was Covid onboard. We hear why it was so haunting to watch. We also learn why Sarah LOVE cruises (and Susie is not happy about it). Hear why two women in India are trying to change curse words to be less offensive. Susie is furious about a Super Mario Bros video game. We discuss the rise of "therapy speak" and why it's not always a great thing. Find out why computers can causes distress by not realizing when a life event was disrupted. Plus, we talk about why Real World nostalgia can be triggering for cast members. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/509-512Join 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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Apr 15, 2021 • 1h

508: Real World Diary, Skateboarding, & Khloe Kardashian.

Sarah watched a documentary about skateboarding, and now she is WORKED UP. She learned about gender inequalities in the sport, and is hoping this documentary helps change it. We discuss "Smurfette syndrome" and pay inequities for female athletes. We find out why Khloe Kardashian is mad about an "unauthorized" picture, and we're having none of it. We discuss unrealistic beauty standards, plastic surgery, and filters. Plus, we find out what Sarah wrote in her Real World diary, and it's HILARIOUS. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/506-508Join 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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Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 20min

507: Bees Emergency, Blockbuster, and Sesame Street

Today we hear about why Sarah had a serious AWH (accident waiting to happen), and Susie can't quit laughing about it (but that might be because she is high on vicodin at the moment). They talk about the man who accidentally had 15,000 bees in his car. Hear why Sarah might have single-handedly put Blockbuster out of business. We discuss the musical stylings of Doc Severinson, and how Sarah knows Susie like a book. Find out why goats might show up on your Zoom screen. Get an update on what's in Sarah's trunk and find out why pigs can't quit playing video games. Plus, we talk to David Kamp, author of Sunny Days about the miraculous rise of children's television. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/506-508Join 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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Apr 5, 2021 • 58min

506: Morbid Curiosity, Therapy, & Sound of Metal

Today we found out about a "scary" tunnel near Sarah's home, and cracked the case on why she's afraid of it (and it's hilarious). Sarah describes a study done on conversations that determined that everyone is unhappy with each other. She raves about a new movie that changed how she sees the world and brought her to a place of gratitude. We find out which movie fans are thriving in the pandemic, and how your taste in movies might help you in real life. Plus, we take a quiz to find out how much morbid curiosity we have. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/506-508Join 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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Apr 1, 2021 • 58min

505: Roller Coaster Love, Instagram Face, & Mermaids

Today we hear about Sarah's disastrous moving experience, but celebrate her new home. We find out if she still believes mermaids exist. We discuss a woman who has found love...with a roller coaster, and even *had kids with it*, and we wonder whether it's love or lust. We find out why a French town is furious about meatless lunches. Susie explains why a knitting platform is fighting about politics. We hear why Susie's fillers caused a big problem for her recently, and we discuss why "instagram face" is pervasive. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/502-505Join 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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Mar 29, 2021 • 59min

504: Smelly Phones, Bird Tragedy, & Creepy Clown Motel

Today we find out about a documentary that makes you nostalgic for the 90s, but realize how things have improved for mental health concerns. We talk about the Allen v. Farrow documentary, & why our society ignored Woody's creepy behavior. We find out how scientists are trying to make your phone have the ability to smell. Susie describes a creepy clown motel, and Sarah reveals why she would never stay there. We hear why some birds don't know how to sing. Susie reveals why tattoo ink might be poison, & Sarah forgets which tats she has. Plus, we find out why cicadas love prime numbers and people are like goats. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/502-505Join 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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Mar 25, 2021 • 57min

503: Confessionals, Grounding, & Shut Mouths

Today we discuss Sarah's vulnerability, and why she thinks she's able to open up like she does. We hear why Susie grew up in a sharing culture too, but somehow didn't learn how to be vulnerable. Sarah describes her next move, and the reasons she knows she's on the right path. We hear the history of the heart shape, and why it might've helped people avoid pregnancy. Sarah is wound up about TikTok "wellness" influencers who she thinks are giving bad advice. Plus, we are shocked by what Sarah discovered at her long-overdue dentist appointment. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/502-505Join 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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