The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we explore the latest trend in fashion that has everyone from Katy Perry to Prada being accused of racism. Find out Sarah's theory about why this is happening. We discuss a popular video game in China where you have to raise a child from cradle to college. Hear why some people think there should be classes to learn "Black English." Sarah reveals the curious history of Vaseline and we discuss Susie's hatred of the slime trend. Plus we talk to sexpert, Dr. Chris, on sex positivity, polyamory, & "rebel love."Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Today we talk about how you tell someone something awkward. We learn about some mysterious situations. Susie explains why women wait so long at public restrooms & shares a story about winery craziness. Sarah tells a hilarious Challenge story involving, unfortunately, poop. We find out about a girl who thought her dorm room was haunted, we celebrate the rescue of a kidnapped girl, & we debate whether the Ted Bundy Tapes & other such shows idolize criminals.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/295-296Join 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.

Today we start w/ a recap of shit we got wrong. We find out why some penguins are getting tummy massages, oysters have ears, & a beetle w/ a loud penis. We discuss our biggest regrets, & what most people regret in their lives. We debate the limits of self-care, & why Susie thinks some people go too far. We learn about a study that shows girls' pain isn't taken seriously. Sarah talks about a way to support people of color, & Susie checks her privilege.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/295-296Join 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.

Every so often we like to take your questions about reality tv. Today we hear what really goes on in the "confessionals," whether TJ is in charge of the rules, whether bullying is good gameplay or bad behavior, & what we think of all the new shows being included. Plus, Sarah gets texts from MTV while we're recording. Find out what she said about them.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

We talk about Sarah's birthday, & why she thinks it's going to be a good year. We discuss parent/child relationships, & getting stuck in a rut. Find out what Sarah thinks of Ariana Grande's tattoo. We debate whether getting foreign language tattoos is disrespectful. We discuss why someone would get a cheek tattoo. Plus, we speak to Martin Cohen, author of the book I Think, Therefore I Eat about food trends & philosophy, the history of dietary adjustments, & making sense of what we eat.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Today we talk about a thread Susie read about why women hate to stop for gas. We talk about the Fyre fest Netflix doc, & why people fall for things. We talk about why millennials are drawn to minimalism, why people are mad about razors, & find out what it's like to see 100 million colors. We talk about a new treatment for dementia patients, & why it's controversial. Plus, we hear a shocking stat on ancestry & learn a fun fact about words that end in "S."Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Today we're talking about Marie Kondo, & find out what part of Tidying Up Susie is not into. Plus, we debate whether books should be purged or hoarded. We talk about a crazy documentary Susie saw that she told Sarah not to see because it will be traumatic. We learn about a man who injected his arm w/ semen. We discuss Amazon being in hot water in Germany, debate whether we'd go to a nudist restaurant, & more.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Today we find out why porn data is skewed to highlight preferences of the few. We discuss a trend where parents are going to school to each lunch w/ their kids. Sarah explains the history of manuals and Susie talks about a crazy fact about peacocks. We find out whether flowers are people too & restaurants might be posing a health risk to their staff. Plus, we hear why tech bros are obsessed w/ bread, why diets don't work, & why men do the "burp and blow."Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/289-290Join 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.

Today Sarah talks about a crow who gives gifts to a girl, & they're better than the gifts actual humans give. We talk about the schadenfreude of the Fyre Festival, & the joy of people getting what they deserve. Sarah revealed how Landon got scammed into buying a crappy item, & how these companies are becoming more prevalent. We agree on the glee of finding a great bargain. Susie talks about a study that determined women take just as many risks as men. Plus, we find out where the phrase "I need space" came from & why Sarah is mourning a snail.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/289-290Join 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.

Today we talk about an article on Buzzfeed about alleged millennial burnout & why leisure is gendered. We hear from a brainiac about a case of mistaken identity in Canada. Find out about a 90-year-old cyclist accused of doping, women who eat placenta, & a gay supremacist. Plus, we debate whether Trivial Pursuit is sexist, & learn about a woman who can't hear men. Literally.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/287-288Join 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.