The Brain Candy Podcast

Today we discuss Carrie Underwood's recent accident & how it was a mystery for a while. We debate Instagram sponsors, & whether it's annoying or helpful. Sarah reveals her childhood career as an actress, & why it made her hate mayonnaise. We talk about moms night out, & why we hate it. Sarah offers tips on what to buy at the 99 Cents Store.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/226-227Join 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.

Sarah busts out a food fun fact that blows our mind. We learn about a company that will rent a family to you if you've lost a loved one or are estranged from your family. Sarah talks about how an airline keeps a dead body closet in case somebody dies mid-flight. Susie shares the history of Mommy & Me fashion. We debate the Yanny/Laurel phenomenon. Plus, we interview Mythbusters star, Kari Byron about her career, being a woman in a male-dominated field, & being pregnant on TV.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/226-227Join 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 learn why women don't get as many transplants as men, and we're pissed. Hear the history of the escalator. Sarah talks about a strange sex cat chateau. Find out why some people believe gay culture is dying because of the internet. We debate whether straight people should go to (Gay) Pride. Plus, we talk to Dr. Nina Shapiro who reveals why we're worried about the wrong things. She tells us why we should be more worried about accidents than eating organic. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/224-225Join 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 learn about a slurp-cancelling fork that silences your noodle noises. We discuss Sarah's sense of humor, & why she doesn't realize how funny she is. She reveals why porn has changed for her because she aged out of her own fantasies. Hear about an experiment Ikea did where they bullied a plant, & find out why scientists don't believe the results. They discuss why crows have received an undeserving reputation of brilliance when they're dummies. Snoop Dogg doesn't know what a pine cone is. We debate the right to die & a new device that helps you commit suicide.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/224-225Join 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 Susie gets a tutorial about the history & burgeoning rap career of the Cash Me Outside girl. We learn about how scientists trained a spider to jump on command. We find out why prisons have sexist policies. Susie reveals why women don't write letters to the editor. Sarah claims men have pressure to be perfect (& Susie is skeptical). We discuss the Rachel Dolezal documentary, and why we feel sorry for her (but feel guilty about it). We revisit the Wild Wild Country documentary.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/222-223Join 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 discuss the reaction to Sarah's pregnancy and miscarriage announcement. Sarah talks about a kid who flew to Bali because he was mad at his parents. Susie reveals why a certain tribe of people can stay under water for up to 5 hours per day. We discuss why we think the Olympics are becoming obsolete and why there's really no such thing as "fairness." We hear why credit card algorithms might be racist, why Whole Foods is having a race related controversy, and why some people are breaking into USPS mailboxes. Plus, we discuss a baby formula crime ring, a recent Tina Fey interview, and the Megan Markle/Hary royal coin.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/222-223Join 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 by laughing about the #pooperintendent, a superintendent who was caught pooping at the school. Sarah talks about a man who gets women he meets online to buy him dinner because he dines-and-dashes. We talk about the recent Correspondents' Dinner uproar. Sarah discusses the Rachel Dolezal documentary. They discuss the issue of the Barbie doll and whether her history is feminist or oppressive--or both. We debate whether hotel shampoos are racist and discuss the Russian doping scandal.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/220-221Join 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 discuss Sarah's latest reality tv obsession, & why she can't get enough of it. Susie discusses why Happiest Baby on the Block techniques used to be for everyone & shifted towards the rich. We discuss the history of noise (yes, there is a history to noise). We talk about a ping-pong ball experiment, the origin of the choker necklace, & why eyes are not the windows to the soul after all. Plus, we find out why porn viruses went down due to religion. We interview CNN's Sally Kohn on her book The Opposite of Hate.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/220-221Join 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 begin with the do's & don'ts of Sarah's work attire, and why she's turning into a witchy woman. We pontificate on our excitement about the capture of the alleged Golden State Killer, and why we think we are responsible for it. We celebrate the conviction of Bill Cosby and the women who fought for their truth. We find out the science behind why women don't quit. Plus, we talk to Nell Scovell who has written a million tv shows, about being one of the only women in writer's rooms and about her book, Just the Funny Parts.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/why-women-dont-quit-history-of-the-book-jacket-the-woman-who-gave-up-smilingJoin 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 begins with a rowdy discussion about mix(ed) tapes, and Sarah talks about the rules of making playlists. We then talk about how growing up poor makes you always have a plan b for what job you'd do in an emergency. Susie discusses a cherry factory that had a scandalous secret. We learn about beer that is made out of toilet water. Plus, we discuss the robots that tried to build Ikea furniture. Sarah shares the history of the book jacket. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/why-women-dont-quit-history-of-the-book-jacket-the-woman-who-gave-up-smilingJoin 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.