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Feb 13, 2020 • 53min

393: Quitting Coffee, Talking Mummy, & Sexy Bananas

Today we find out why Sarah's morning routine has changed, & why she loves a ritual. Susie talks about the magic & mystery of music. Hear why some men are using bananas for sexual purposes. We learn the dark side of good news, what koalas really sounds like, & why drones are freaking people out. We discuss why video games are valuable, & we hear the emotional reasons people collect vintage items. Plus, we find out the problem psychology can't fix.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/392-393Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Feb 10, 2020 • 58min

392: Mate Traits, Sexual Satisfaction, & Aaron Hernandez

Today we find out what traits people look for in a mate, & why it's different around the world. We get a royal update from our royal correspondent, Susie. Find out why women fake orgasms, & Susie's mad about it. We learn why sex isn't as important to marital success as you might expect. Plus, we discuss the Aaron Hernandez documentary, CTE, toxic masculinity, and more.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/392-393Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Feb 6, 2020 • 56min

391: Atheist Cats, Porn Discrimination, & Alexander Graham Bell

Today we find out about a 97-year-old philosopher who wrote about death, & now changed his mind about the afterlife. We debate why atheists own more cats than church-goers. We find out why a deaf man is suing Pornhub for discrimination. We talk about a homeless man who killed to defend his "home," which is a cardboard box. Plus, we discuss an audio recording from the year 1889.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/390-391Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Feb 3, 2020 • 58min

390: Royal Drama, Nude Philanthropy, & Dragon Horn

Today we hear about Sarah's goals for 2020. Susie breaks down the royal drama w/ Meghan & Harry. Find out why one woman is getting nude for a good cause. Sarah is worked up about counterfeit beauty supplies. Hear how someone caught their cheating partner thanks to technology. Ever seen a human with a rhinoceros horn? We have, & we're not ok. Plus, Sarah's got a theory about Rudolph's Island of Misfit Toys.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/390-391Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Jan 27, 2020 • 1h 3min

389: Exclamations, Drugged Spiders, & Transplant Scandal

Today we get an update on snowball crimes. We learn why female scholars don't promote their work. Find out why Susie is banning exclamation points & emojis. We hear why spiders did drugs, & how it affected them. Sarah reveals new developments in treatment for schizophrenia. Susie is worked up about glass bridges. Plus, we have a lot of questions about organ transplants.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/389Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Jan 23, 2020 • 59min

388: Mission Space, Adrenaline Junkie, & Near Death Experience

Today we discuss Sarah's misadventures in cat-sitting. Susie gives an update on her "badass" theory. We talk about adrenaline, & some of the ways it informs our decisions. We debate whether near-death experiences are real. Sarah gets REALLY mad about cookies in space, & ends up furious with a hotelier. It's a thing. Susie talks about how a virtual reality experience changed her life. Plus, we find out some of the words of 2019.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/387-388Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Jan 20, 2020 • 53min

387: Visions, Landlines, & Sleepovers

Today we give the sock industry (aka Big Sock) a piece of our minds. We discuss a documentary called Voyeur where a man peeps on the guests at his motel for 30 years. Hear our thoughts on Don't F*ck With Cats, & why this docuseries is a must-watch. We find out why landlines might've been better for family connection, & the jargon around them is disappearing. We debate whether sleepovers should be a thing for kids. Plus, we learn why Generation X females got a bum deal, & are less successful than they were "supposed" to be.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/387-388Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Jan 13, 2020 • 1h 23min

386: Gay Mafia, Snowball Weapons, & Ok Boomer

Today we craft some theories about who is putting cowboy hats on pigeons. We discuss how the mafia has dropped their ban on gay members. A Wisconsin town banned snowballs, & we have some opinions on the matter. We are livid about a Big Brother Spain cast member who was assaulted on-camera & forced to watch the footage. We debate whether people should use cellphones in museums. Plus, we interview Cora Harrington, owner of The Lingerie Addict about body positivity, sexuality, & fashion.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/386Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Jan 9, 2020 • 58min

385: Highs & Lows, Hen Den, & Human Libary

Find out Susie & Sarah's highs & lows from 2019. Sarah shares some of science's biggest developments last year. We find out why they might be building a "hen den" on the moon (or not). Susie gets crabby about the Kardsashians. Sarah tells us about a Human Library where you check out people, not books. We find out why being in Antarctica will change your brain. Plus, we learn the history of denim, & why some people mine for jeans underground.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/384-385Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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Jan 6, 2020 • 1h

384: Hot Hand, Garbage Truck Love, & Caricatures

Today we find out Sarah's theory about why women love shoes & handbags. We hear how doing drugs helped Sarah love herself more. Susie & Sarah discuss their New Year's resolutions. We learn the science of the "hot hand" & whether you really can get on a roll. We find out a hilarious caper involving a man who robbed a caricature artist. Hear why kids love garbage trucks so much. Plus, a man proposed to a doll after she got plastic surgery. For real.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/384-385Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.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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