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Jul 6, 2020 • 57min

433: Into the Wild, Nostalgia, & History of Trash

Today we hear about Sarah's elderly problems. We find out why the military is moving a bus out of the Alaskan wilderness. Sarah reveals why nostalgia is not always good for your health. We find out the history of garbage, & learn why people threw garbage out their windows in the colonial period. Plus, we learn big mistakes people make when they think they're doing good for the environment.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/433-434Join 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 29, 2020 • 54min

432: Broken Hearts, Poop Pools, & Murder Hornets

Today we talk about murder hornets, & why they need a new PR person. We discuss "street fraternities," & how they are changing the image of gangs. We learn about a camp for differently-abled people, & how it changed the world. Sarah reveals what the "hormone highway" is, & why it can keep you alive. We learn what's REALLY in Las Vegas pools. And why Sarah is debating whether she needs a black light to find pee in her house.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/432Join 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 25, 2020 • 57min

431: Fatphobia, Oedipus Complex, & Pandemic Clowns

Today we discuss whether we look like our voices. We find out why Susie deleted one of our episodes. We celebrate brands changing to combat racism. We find out about the woman who invented rape kits, & hear why a man took credit. Susie describes a baseball game where a player was high on acid. She discusses a study that determined that birds hold grudges. We debate whether a parent should take baths w/ her 9-year-old son. Plus, hear why the clown industry is struggling.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/430-431Join 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 22, 2020 • 1h 16min

430: Cancel Culture, Treasure Hunt Poem, & Snape's Wives

Today we discuss the decision of MTV to fire some cast members of their reality shows for racist tweets. We find out about the "loneliest hot tub" in the world. Susie talks about a poem that had clues to a treasure of $1M, & how the treasure was ultimately found. We hear about a group of women who have started a religion to worship Snape from Harry Potter & live as his wives. We discuss a mannequin that was really a corpse & debate a man who faked a low voice for 2 yrs.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/430-431Join 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 18, 2020 • 50min

429: The Return of the Poop Knife, Cave Grave, & Music Haters

Today we get some bad news about plants, & Sarah is not a happy camper. We debate why someone would hate music, & we're still disturbed. Sarah talks about a "science smackdown" about a cave grave possibly being the oldest known use of beer in the world. Hear about a scandal involving a poop knife (and there was melting poop involved). We debate what we would like to be buried with. Plus, we talk about why we buy from Black-owned companies, & discuss Black CEOs who "sell out." Sign up for our weekly newsletter!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/428-429Join 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 15, 2020 • 51min

428: Sarah's Gray Hair, Terrace House, & Cocaine Island

Today we find out that Sarah (gasp!) has a gray hair, & we discuss how she's going to handle this milestone. Susie discusses the suicide of a reality tv participant, & the ways the show facilitated her demise. We learn about a Levi's Pride creation that leaves us scratching our heads. Susie talks about a documentary called Cocaine Island, & the reasons she saw it differently thanks to the racial uprising in America.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/428-429Join 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 11, 2020 • 50min

427: Kings of Pain, Black Inventions, & Race in America

Today we find out why Sarah is having bad luck at home again. She talks about her love hate relationship with a show called Kings of Pain where people purposely get bit & stung by creatures. We hear the update on Sarah's "Karen" in her building. We discuss the protests about police brutality, the way education plays a role, & how we get involved. Plus, Susie gets worked up about All Lives Matter.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/426-427Join 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 8, 2020 • 53min

426: Biosphere 2, Roast Me, Rapping Stroke Victim

Today we discuss Biosphere 2, which was way more involved & fascinating than we realized. Hear why the experiment didn't get respect from their academic community & bananas don't make great wine. We discuss the psychology of the Roast Me subreddit, & the reasons people w/ terminal illnesses & disabilities do the best w/ the insults. We learn about a man who had a stroke that made him rhyme constantly, so he became a 63-year-old rapper. Plus, we find out about anti-fap & porn addiction groups.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/426-427Join 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 4, 2020 • 53min

425: Team Karen, Happy Homes, & Stairwell Poop

Today we discuss the Jeffrey Epstein docu-series, and Sarah reveals why she decided to watch it. We discuss how trauma can change the course of your life. Sarah talks about another scandal in her building involving a "Karen" & a mystery dog-pooper, & they are taking the side of the alleged Karen. Plus, Sarah looks at the science of what makes a happier home, & apparently it involves a lot of wood, curves, & low hallway ceilings.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/424-425Join 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 1, 2020 • 1h 20min

424: Self-Help Shame, Mannequin Mayhem, & RIP Buffets

Today we learn why some people might be hiding their love for self-help books, but Sarah has an alternate explanation. We celebrate a man who started a YouTube channel to help people who don't have a dad. Sarah shares the details about a possible parallel universe where we live in reverse? We debate whether we'd eat at a restaurant with mannequins. Sarah mourns the death of her favorite thing: buffets. Plus, we talk to American Sherlock author Kate Winkler Dawson.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/424-425Join 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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