The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we find out why Sarah is in a zen period (maybe Susie's giggle phase brings Sarah peace?). We discuss an art installation Sarah went to, and why she loved it, but worries about the implications. We find out about an elephant in the Bronx zoo who is lonely because her best friend got murdered (!), and the only answer is for her to become...a person? We debate the ethics of zoos and we fantasize about animals going to court. Plus, we talk to Suzanne O'Sullivan about her book The Sleeping Beauties and the reasons why "psychosomatic" illnesses are more complicated than they appear. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/551-554Join 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 find out how Sarah's Amazon boycott and trail training are going. We get an update on the guy who married a doll, and apparently he's moved on with something very...hot. We discuss an ongoing death row ethics question that has Sarah asking why we allow them to pick their last meal, but not have a clergyperson in the same room. Susie talks about a documentary she watched that made her reflect on how the entertainment and hospitality industries create false hope for their employees. We learn how dogs are forgiving if you've made a mistake. Plus, we debate that Jay-Z and Beyonce Tiffany's campaign with the Basquiat painting that's caused a stir. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/547-550Join 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 find out why Susie has the giggles. Bad. And she and sarah have a disagreement about Smuckers jelly of all things. Sarah shares the history of the coffee cup lid, which was strangely an emotional roller coaster. We hear why rattlesnakes are polite and we've all been totally tricked by their rattles. Sarah is very excited about human evolution, and we find out why we're all just little tiny human babies. We hear why she can bear to kill insects and Susie offers a theory about Saved By the Bell. Plus, Sarah has a witchy hot take that somehow inspires our next big project. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/547-550Join 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 find out why Sarah's mom thought giving Sarah an all-liver diet would make her smart (and it kind of worked?). Susie and Sarah realize that reality tv had completely different outcomes for them. Susie discusses the Val Kilmer documentary, the humiliation that can come with success, and why women can't be method actors. We mourn the death of an owl celebrity in Central Park who might've been part human. We learn why the cotton tote bags we use to help the planet are actually the worst. Sarah reveals recent Goodwill finds and Susie discusses the memories, grief, and truth through the lens of a family who lost their son on 9/11. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/547-550Join 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 find out how to increase your creativity and create "moments of inspiration," and we're kind of annoyed about the advice. Sarah reveals why she is training for a 15K and Susie does not approve. Plus, we learn the secret to getting lucky, or at least finding a four-leaf clover, and Sarah is VERY excited about this nature discovery. We find out why math and geometry can help you find a lucky charm. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/547-550Join 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 find out why Susie thinks she's extra lucky these days, but her mom disagrees. We discuss someone who recently trolled Sarah's instagram, but he denies all charges. We learn why female authors are getting a bum deal. Sarah tells a story about a VERY unfortunate discovery she made in her hotel room recently, and how she got gaslit by the hotel manager. Susie reveals the religious origins of the filet-o-fish. Sarah reveals a secret she's been keeping, and Susie is shocked! Plus, we discuss a scholar of honesty who was caught lying about his research. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/544-546Join 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 get the update on Sarah's camping adventure with her new love interest, Barry! We ask hard-hitting questions like, "where did you go poo?" and "did you smooch?". We find out whether it was a total disaster, a match made in camping heaven, or a cautiously optimistic scenario. Sarah reveals why mental health and the Olympics is more of an issue than we realized. We discuss Olympic events we think we could compete in and we debate whether the Olympics should even exist anymore. Plus, Susie says she was accused of queer-baiting by a listener, so we discuss whether she is an asshole or not. And Sarah makes an declaration to all of her lesbian love interests. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/544-546Join 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 a full-throated defense from Sarah about she would never join a cult. Susie remains dubious. We learn why Sarah believes in reincarnation, who she was in past lives, and why she thinks she has a native american spirit guide. We learn about a snake species that might be the most disgusting thing we've ever heard of, and why it's invading the United States. Sarah shares a news story about a man who took drastic measures to cure his constipation, and while it might have been successful, now he has bigger problems. We learn about the exploitation of sherpas, and why using a sherpa in Peru changed her mind about the practice. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/544-546Join 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 debate whether dreams can be interpreted and whether they're meaningful. Susie talks about a woman who made an incredible astrophysical discovery, but her male mentor got the Nobel Prize for it. We find out who invented price tags, and are blown away that they even needed to be "invented." Susie updates us on the Mike Tyson documentary, and explains why everyone should value his redemptive life story. We find out why France gave all teenagers $350 and they're buying comic books with it. We learn the history of peanut butter and jelly and Susie is amazed that Sarah is still making these culinary wonders. Finally, we hear a scientific discovery about insects that Susie worries will contribute to homophobia. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/540-543Join 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 reaction people had to a recent TikTok Sarah did about Johnny taking the money on Rivals 3. Despite her proclamation that she is fine and dandy and unaffected by those events years ago, people still felt the need to question her emotions. We talk about how the comments still bother us all these years later. And we share how it feels to be told we "owe" it to the viewers to return. Plus, we find out why a "gut feeling" is actually a thing and could be the answer to a lot of our health concerns. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/540-543Join 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.