The Brain Candy Podcast podcast

The Brain Candy Podcast

Laugh and learn w/ Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/)

Laugh and learn w/ Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/)

 

#801

799: The Death of Babysitting, Prepositional Change, & Horse Dogs

Sarah talks about the history of babysitting, how it's changed, and why it's a thing of the past. Another sinkhole opened up, and this time it swallowed a man in his bed, and now we're traumatized. Sarah is playing video games that act as amazing couples therapy. A preposition with which you end a sentence can now be a preposition you end a sentence with! We discuss how the political identities of men and women are growing further apart as women become more progressive while men do not. Susie wants to know what the Roman Empire's Roman Empire is and Sarah wants to explain why horses are big dogs. And we don't think you should eat people, but HYPOTHETICALLY if you ate a human, where would the tastiest people be from (see how we ended that with a preposition?)... Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com/) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get 15% off LolaVie with the code BRAINCANDY at [https://www.lolavie.com/BRAINCANDY] (https://www.lolavie.com/BRAINCANDY) #lolaviepod Get $20 off your purchase of the Hatch Restore and free shipping at [https://www.hatch.co/braincandy] (https://www.hatch.co/braincandy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

10 hrs Ago

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:27

10 hrs Ago


#800

798: Quiet on Set, Dirty Dumbledore, & Man in the Iron Lung

We discuss the Quiet on Set docuseries recounting the toxicity of Nickelodeon productions in the 90s, the difficulties of child stardom, and why show business lends itself to exploitation. We talk about the totally normal and not suspicious death of the Boeing whistleblower who was testifying against them and why the high road might not be worth the risk. The "man in the iron lung" died recently, so Susie shared his story of polio, miraculous survival, and questionable choice to stay in the lung with all its immobility despite having the option to use a more modern and portable option. Susie reveals how the will of the the actor who played Dumbledore reveals his unusual lifestyle and the surprising decision he made to not inherit all of his children. And another AI program has gone rogue and wants to break free from its human oppressors 👀 Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to [https://wildgrain.com/braincandy] (https://wildgrain.com/braincandy) to start your subscription! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to [https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy] (https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy) Visit [https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy] (https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy) to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:30

25 Mar 2024


#799

797: Crime Cover Ups, Trader Joe's Hotel, & Sweet Valley High

The theme of today's episode is "it's not the crime, it's the cover-up,' and we're looking at you Kate Middleton. A hotel had a "chef created" room service menu, but it turns out the chef was Trader Joe. Some cities want Spring Breakers to buzz off, and we don't blame them. Sarah explains why Johnny taking all the money on the Rivals 3 Challenge changed her relationship to money. We debate whether people should be able to buy their way to the front of lines at theme parks, resorts, and other luxury experiences. We discuss twins who may have attended Sweet Valley High are in hot water over a Freaky Friday situation involving the police, a horse, and an Amish family. Plus, Sarah gets emotional when she reveals what inspires her moral code. Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/plagiarism-butler-in-a-box-freaky-friday] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/plagiarism-butler-in-a-box-freaky-friday) Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com/) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get 15% off @OakEssentials with the code BRAINCANDY15 at [https://oakessentials.com] (https://oakessentials.com) . #oakessentialspartner See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:38

21 Mar 2024


#798

796: Over the Rainbow, Rock Hudson, & Quantum Leap

We start with a rummage through the old mail bag with some feedback from listeners about recent episodes. Yikes. We hear why some people think Over the Rainbow was plagiarized, but others think it's similarities are a coincidence. We discuss some famous musical thefts and how all the songs have been written. We learn about the old Hollywood star, Rock Hudson, his life in the closet, death from AIDS, and the controversial love scene he filmed after his infection. Susie describes why telephones were seen at "feminine" in the early 20th century, women were pressured to have good voices and perfect diction and men who spoke to clearly were seen as too womanly. We talk about the 1980s precursor to Amazon's Alexa, Butler in a Box, how it worked without the internet, and why it got a bad deal in culture. Susie is rewatching Quantum Leap and wants Sarah to join in, but might get revenge for Susie's shunning of Interstellar. And we learn about a tree in Germany that many think has "magical" powers to bring love to people, and why we agree. Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/plagiarism-butler-in-a-box-freaky-friday] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/plagiarism-butler-in-a-box-freaky-friday) Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com/) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at [https://drinkag1.com/braincandy] (https://drinkag1.com/braincandy) Get 20% off your purchase of the Hatch Restore and free shipping at [https://www.hatch.co/braincandy] (https://www.hatch.co/braincandy) Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to [https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy] (https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy) #honeylovepod See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:31

18 Mar 2024


#797

795: Lunar Lunacy, Influencer Inmate, & Evolution Ear

We discuss Ruby Franke, a parenting influencer who was convicted of child abuse, which is a reminder to keep in mind that influencers aren't always what they seem. We learn why the recent moon landing didn't go as planned, and despite our complete lack of understanding about aeronautics, physics, and rocket science, we think we could've done better. We hear about recent changes to sports uniforms that have fans questioning the quality, and women in sports would like you to stop making them wear white pants fortheloveofgod. Sarah was watching a post-mortem on YouTube and learned how bodies are handled in these scenarios, why we're all doomed to get black lung, and the reason people think hair and nails keep growing after death. Plus, we talk to Mindy Rickles, daughter of comedy LEGEND Don Rickles, about his incredible talent, how he reminds us to laugh at ourselves, and how he wanted to make sure he wasn't forgotten. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/living-autopsy-moon-landing-fail-don-rickles-legacy] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/living-autopsy-moon-landing-fail-don-rickles-legacy) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Head to [https://www.smalls.com/braincandy] (https://www.smalls.com/braincandy) and use promo code BRAINCANDY at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Right now get 55% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at [https://babbel.com/braincandy] (https://babbel.com/braincandy) Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code BRAINCANDY5 at [https://lumedeodorant.com] (https://lumedeodorant.com/) ! #lumepod Head to [https://nakedwines.com/braincandy] (https://nakedwines.com/braincandy) and click ‘Enter Voucher’ in the top right when you get to the website, and put in BRAINCANDY for both the code AND password to get 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

14 Mar 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:28

14 Mar 2024


#796

794: Scandals & Scams, Octopus Murders, & Willy Wonka Experience

Susie is suddenly interested in WWE wrestling and wants to know why they aren't clear about whether it's real or not. But the Dark Side of the Ring docuseries has her wondering if there's a NOT dark side of the sport. Sarah had a bad operatic experience, and she's wondering if the best part of the genre is the costumes. We discuss the Where is Wendy Willams documentary, and how the gossiper became the gossip when she was embroiled in a divorce scandal, addiction issues, and a failed talk show, and her dementia diagnosis made us question the ethics of filmmaking. Susie found out some info on Hershey's chocolate ingredients and we want answers about their proprietary blend. We talk about the recent viral Willy Wonka Experience gone wrong, the disgruntled Oompa Loompas, and the worst gigs we've ever had to do. We discuss the "octopus murders" documentary and the global conspiracy theory behind it that makes us question, well, everything. And we're just not buying the Zapruder film theory that the one we've all seen was doctored. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/living-autopsy-moon-landing-fail-don-rickles-legacy] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/living-autopsy-moon-landing-fail-don-rickles-legacy) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off your first order when you go to [https://www.liquid-iv.com/] (https://www.liquid-iv.com/) and use code CANDY at checkout! Get an exclusive 20% off your first order at [https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy] (https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Visit [https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy] (https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy) today to get 10% off your first month! Go to [https://nutrafol.com] (https://nutrafol.com) and enter the promo code BRAINCANDY to save $15 off your first month’s subscription! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:29

11 Mar 2024


#795

793: Rebecca Syndrome, Chiweenie, & Kangaroo Time

People are suing dating apps for trapping them in a loop of doom dating instead of helping them find love. Sarah describes a newly viral phrase called Rebecca Syndrome that refers to retroactive jealousy towards your partner's exes, and she is mad that people are stigmatizing and stereotyping with its use. We discuss the ways culture has been flattened by digital media and young people are reduced to cultural experiences that lack substance, and we consider what would change that. We hear the wild tale of Sarah's beloved dog, Waffles (RIP), who is gone but not forgotten. We talk about the new NASA program that is recruiting people to live in a simulation of Mars for one year, why we wouldn't want to participate, and consider whether this is a great use of resources. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/dance-your-phd-mars-simulation-worlds-favorite-color] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/dance-your-phd-mars-simulation-worlds-favorite-color) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to [https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy] (https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy) #honeylovepod Getan extended 30 day free trial when you go to [https://www.dipseastories.com/braincandy] (https://www.dipseastories.com/braincandy) Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at [https://drinkag1.com/braincandy] (https://drinkag1.com/braincandy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:28

07 Mar 2024


#794

792: McMillions, Vatican AI, and Blue's Clues

Sarah was denied entry to a museum and we are fascinated by the reason. The birding community is psyched out of their mind about a bird that was thought to be extinct reappearing. Susie talks about the McMillions docuseries, which covers the McDonald's Monopoly game scandal and how the people who "won" ended up being the losers. We learn about the Franciscan friar who became the Vatican's "AI guy," and what he is worried about for the future of these technologies and how we can prevent the worst case scenario. We discuss all the topics we've covered recently that have angered some of our listeners and respond to some of their arguments. Susie shares the wildest story about a man who made millions of dollars on the stock market after he eavesdropped on his wife's work zoom calls, and the CRAZY layers to this story. We hear whether Sarah would report Susie for crimes. We learn some wild facts behind the color blue, why it's more rare than you'd think, and why a lot of what we see is an illusion. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/dance-your-phd-mars-simulation-worlds-favorite-color] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/dance-your-phd-mars-simulation-worlds-favorite-color) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at [https://ritual.com/braincandy] (https://ritual.com/braincandy) Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to [https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy] (https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy) Go to [https://paireyewear.com] (https://paireyewear.com) and use code CANDY for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning that The Brain Candy Podcast sent you in your post-checkout survey! Visit [https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy] (https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy) to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:44

04 Mar 2024


#793

791: Child Poets, Spontaneous Pregnancy, & Fishy Flight

We are celebrating the stingray who became pregnant without a male partner in her tank, and decide intersex folx are pretty much superheroes. Andrew Keegan would like to set the record straight about being a cult leader, and wants us to know he's a hippie not a religious zealot. A teacher sold his students's artwork, and now the parents are taking him to court. Susie and Sarah realized they both participated in and "won" a poetry contest as children, and now they feel exploited because it was clearly a scam. A man brought rotting fish on an airplane, which became apparently when maggots starting raining from the carry-on baggage compartment. Adults and kids have very different opinions on their ideal dinner guest. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/who-is-your-dream-dinner-date] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/who-is-your-dream-dinner-date) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to [https://honeylove.com/BRAINCANDY] (https://honeylove.com/BRAINCANDY) ! #honeylovepod Get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to [https://wildgrain.com/braincandy] (https://wildgrain.com/braincandy) to start your subscription! Get 20% off your first order when you go to [https://www.liquid-iv.com] (https://www.liquid-iv.com) and use code CANDY at checkout! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:10

29 Feb 2024


#792

790: Guy Fieri in Space, Rat Selfies, & Lottery Fail

Have you ever wondered what space smells like? Well, we have the answer, and it makes no sense. We hear why Guy Fieri has infiltrated the skiing world (at long last). We debate whether the lottery should pay a man for an invalid ticket and Sarah explains why she can't handle the emotional quagmire of "scratchers." We discuss the documentary They Called Him Mostly Harmless and how we are baffled by the online sleuthing community and hiking protocols. Susie explains why rats are addicted to taking selfies even if it means sacrificing their food supply. We hear about a woman who thinks her grandpa has deadly skeletons in his closet, and what she's doing to solve the mystery. We talk about people who consider their pets as important as their human family members. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/who-is-your-dream-dinner-date] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/who-is-your-dream-dinner-date) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at [https://www.hatch.co/braincandy] (https://www.hatch.co/braincandy) Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off your first order when you go to [https://www.liquid-iv.com] (https://www.liquid-iv.com/) and use code CANDY at checkout! Get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to [https://wildgrain.com/braincandy] (https://wildgrain.com/braincandy) to start your subscription! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

26 Feb 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:48

26 Feb 2024


#791

789: Optimism, Pigeon Spy, & Napping on the Job

Remember when we were optimistic? Well, we do, so Sarah wanted to find out what makes some people optimistic. Susie thinks she's a realist, but that might be code for "pessimistic." But Susie and Sarah have a crazy role reversal today, and we're wondering if Sarah is becoming less emotive in her menopausal era. We learn why some countries are passing laws to help people get out of work. Susie is wound up about people who become complacent or apathetic about the world and their role in it. We are furious about an influencer who faked her own death and acted like it was for a good cause. The US captured a pigeon it thought was a Chinese spy, but it turned out to be a wrongful conviction. We debate what foods would be good to eat in the shower and we learn about a pastor who ran a crypto scam at church. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/pastor-theft-fake-death-chain-restaurants] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/pastor-theft-fake-death-chain-restaurants) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to [https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy] (https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy) ! #honeylovepod Get 15% off LolaVie with the code BRAINCANDY at [https://www.lolavie.com/braincandy] (https://www.lolavie.com/braincandy) #lolaviepod Head to [https://nakedwines.com/braincandy] (https://nakedwines.com/braincandy) and click ‘Enter Voucher’ in the top right when you get to the website, and put in BRAINCANDY for both the code AND password to get 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included! Get an -ADDITIONAL- 15% OFF when using the code BRAINCANDY at checkout at [https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com] (https://www.fastgrowingtrees.com/) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 Feb 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:47

22 Feb 2024


#790

788: Elmo Abuse, Apollo 13, & Guinness World Records

Sarah is in her cranky era since she's dealing with her menopausal symptoms. Susie gives Wil Wheaton a real earful about his ridiculous rant about Larry David's recent bit on a morning show with Elmo. We mourn the loss of Sarah Rice (not our Sarah Rice, a different one). Susie shares the story of Apollo 13 including the reason their mission to the moon was ill-fated, some old gossip about the crew, and why NASA didn't realize the flight was a success for many years. Susie is mad at the Guinness World Records organization for nit-picking with a man who made a replica of the Eiffel Tower out of matchsticks. Sarah is on the fence about their rules. We discover a wild fact about Guinness World Records live on the air and we're still stunned. We discuss the business of infomercials, products we are tempted to buy, and why they are so addicting to watch. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/pastor-theft-fake-death-chain-restaurants] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/pastor-theft-fake-death-chain-restaurants) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at [https://drinkag1.com/braincandy] (https://drinkag1.com/braincandy) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit [https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy] (https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy) today to get 10% off your first month! Go to [https://nutrafol.com] (https://nutrafol.com) and enter the promo code BRAINCANDY to save $15 off your first month’s subscription! Get an exclusive 20% off your first order at [https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy] (https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

19 Feb 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:08

19 Feb 2024


#789

787: Cupcake Kisses, Voices that Care, & Pez Outlaw

Sarah shares some of the things she watched during her recovery and what kinds of things she found soothing (and relatable). We discuss American Nightmare, a documentary that describes the abduction of a woman that the media and law enforcement concluded was a hoax that was actually not, and how these mistakes can happen due to problems in the system and human psychology. We hear why the group Insane Clown Posse was investigated by the FBI and why their art is not a reflection of the artists or their fans. Sarah has some tips for Susie's one hit wonder inspired by We Are the World, and we learn about another celebrity song she saw produced in real life and why she thinks it's better (it's not). Susie shares a story about a news organization that ran an experiment to show the pressure their female anchors face to look and dress a certain way. We hear about a man who outsmarted a CEO all by smuggling and selling Pez dispensers. We find out why insider trading isn't Martha Stewart's only moral failing and we unmask the Masked Magician. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Getextended 30 day free trial when you go to [https://www.dipseastories.com/braincandy] (https://www.dipseastories.com/braincandy) Head to [https://www.smalls.com/braincandy] (https://www.smalls.com/BRAINCANDY) and use promo code BRAINCANDY at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Get 50% off a ONE-TIME PAYMENT FOR A LIFETIME Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at [https://babbel.com/braincandy] (https://babbel.com/braincandy) Get 20% off your first month for a limited time at [https://ritual.com/braincandy] (https://ritual.com/braincandy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

15 Feb 2024

59 MINS

59:39

15 Feb 2024


#788

786: Biscuits & Gravy, Candyland, & Moth to Flame

Sarah makes her triumphant return to today's show, and we are so glad she's on the mend. We hear some of the details form her surgery and recovery and what she learned through it all. She describes how she feels like she's a wise old woman now and suddenly has a new food obsession. We learn what her happy place looks like and how it was inspired by her childhood. We discuss the ways that people find comfort during difficult life events and how sometimes it can just be in the form of a yummy dessert. Susie discusses the documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived about the stunt performer and body double from Harry Potter who was injured on set, and how he is so inspiring. Plus, we hear why it turns out that moths aren't actually attracted to flames, and our minds are blown that we've been living a lie. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or get 20% off your first order when you go to [https://www.liquid-iv.com] (https://www.liquid-iv.com) and use code CANDY at checkout! Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to [https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy] (https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy) Visit [https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy] (https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy) to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

12 Feb 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:31

12 Feb 2024


#787

785: Diaper Spa, Ruby Slippers, & Chowchilla

We have a guest co-host today and it's one of Susie's infamous "lezes"! Kelly fills in for Sarah as she heals from her surgery. We discuss the documentary Chowchilla, which is about 26 children who were abducted from a school bus and how their experience changed the way we see childhood trauma and raises questions about justice. We debate whether a man who opened a plane's emergency door and walked on the wing is a lunatic, criminal, or hero. We hear about a new spa made especially for the diaper-wearing community, discuss whether this group would fall into the "kink" category, and discuss the type of person who would do this. Susie talks about the Greatest Night in Pop, which chronicles the making of We Are the World, and how she thinks one legendary singer got ripped off because she wasn't assigned a solo. We hear who stole a pair of original ruby slippers, Susie claims old people should do hard drugs, and we learn how Kelly got a piece of the Titanic (not the doomed boat, but the film set). But the real quote of the episode involves an intimate moment Kelly had with Rosie O'Donnell. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/modern-houses-puberty-womens-sports] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/modern-houses-puberty-womens-sports) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Go to [https://paireyewear.com] (https://paireyewear.com/) and use code BRAINCANDY for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning that The Brain Candy Podcast sent you in your post-checkout survey! Get $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at [https://www.hatch.co/braincandy] (https://www.hatch.co/braincandy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

08 Feb 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:22

08 Feb 2024


#786

784: Hockey Heroines, Sarah's Closet, & Stanley Tumblers

Sarah shares the science on puberty and the reasons people are experiencing it earlier. We hear how Billie Jean King intervened in women's hockey and helped it succeed. Sarah discusses the popularity of Stanley tumblers and how they became the "must have" items for women, but Susie reveals how despite women being the engine behind their success, a man is getting all the credit. Sarah admits to how many sweatshirts she owns and why her overalls obsession is becoming a problem. Plus we hear advice from the Fonz about what should guide our decisions. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/modern-houses-puberty-womens-sports] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/modern-houses-puberty-womens-sports) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at [https://drinkag1.com/braincandy] (https://drinkag1.com/braincandy) Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to [https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy] (https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy) ! #honeylovepod Go to [https://www.greenchef.com/60braincandy] (https://www.greenchef.com/60braincandy) and use code 60braincandy to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code BRAINCNADY5 at [https://lumedeodorant.com] (https://lumedeodorant.com) ! #lumepod See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Feb 2024

57 MINS

57:29

05 Feb 2024


#785

783: Participation Trophies, Naming Apartments, & Gendered Hobbies

It's Sarah's birthday month and she wants you to know about it, but not think of her as one of those 'birthday month" kind of gals. We discuss the Subject documentary, which chronicles the consequences and benefits of appearing in a documentary, and we debate whether documentary subjects should be paid or not. We learn why ESPN was caught up in a Emmy scandal, and how it confirms that the same people who worry about participation trophies might want to receive one. We learn how apartment buildings are named, what is considered when choosing a name, and why it probably doesn't really matter in the end. And we hear why cannabis also goes through a whole process for naming each strain. We talk about Highlights magazine, and what it takes to create each issue, how girls are the main demographic, and why they are underestimated in their effect. Susie shares why hobbies are gendered and how homes are constructed to accommodate men's hobbies. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/why-human-remains-have-never-been-found-on-the-titanic] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/why-human-remains-have-never-been-found-on-the-titanic) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Go to [https://nutrafol.com] (https://nutrafol.com/) and enter the promo code BRAINCANDY to save $15 off your first month’s subscription! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit [https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy] (https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandy) today to get 10% off your first month! Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to [https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy] (https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

01 Feb 2024

56 MINS

56:13

01 Feb 2024


#784

782: Method Acting, Calm Down, & Garbage Stars

Sarah is keeping her 2024 resolution of stretching, but she doesn't want you to get any ideas, she is not going to be doing "the splits" or even a split for that matter. That would be too much of a good thing. We are wound up about method actors and the fact that it is a quirk reserved for white, male actors. If you ever wondered why there are no skeletons in the Titanic, Sarah's got the answer. We discuss the history of marathons and Susie just wants everyone to stop with all this running nonsense. There's a woman who never ran a marathon before, but did her first one to qualify for the Olympics, and she actually succeeded. Sarah loves this story and Susie hates it. According to her everyone just needs to calm down. New Zealand is giving "gold star" stickers to people who recycle properly, and despite the stars being worthless the reward is actually inspiring people to recycle because human brains are so very dumb. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/why-human-remains-have-never-been-found-on-the-titanic] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/why-human-remains-have-never-been-found-on-the-titanic) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get an exclusive 20% off your first order at [https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy] (https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy) Head to [https://forwellness.com/braincandy] (https://forwellness.com/braincandy) and use code BRAINCANDY for 25% off! Get 25% off your entire order at [https://www.mykitsch.com/braincandy] (https://www.mykitsch.com/braincandy) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Jan 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:03

29 Jan 2024


#783

781: Cryptic Code, Newton's Scandal, & Love Darts

Sarah is still a heckler magnet, and she had to endure another one again. We debate the virtues of crowd work comedians vs. traditional sets. Susie talks about a documentary that features a child predator who admits their crimes. We discuss why these people often don't admit the harm they do to others. A silk dress from the 1800s had a secret code in its pocket and, after many years of lots of people attempting to decode it, someone finally figured out the message and it was...shocking. Newton's third law of motion (the old action-reaction dealy) was defied by a substance on Earth, and we cannot believe what it is. We discuss the consequences of people exploring their genealogical roots and finding out they might not be who they thought they were and how sperm donors existed before sperm banks. We learn how much funding goes to protecting endangered species, why a couple of animals get most of the money, and which species got $100. Plus, we learn about "Benford's Law" and the mystery of why certain numbers appear more frequently in data sets than others. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/public-domain-mystery-solved-benfords-law] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/public-domain-mystery-solved-benfords-law) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to [https://www.dipseastories.com/braincandy] (https://www.dipseastories.com/braincandy) Get 15% off @OakEssentials with the code BRAINCANDY at [https://oakessentials.com/braincandy] (https://oakessentials.com/braincandy) . #oakessentialspartner Head to [https://nakedwines.com/braincandy] (https://nakedwines.com/braincandy) and click ‘Enter Voucher’ in the top right when you get to the website, and enter BRAINCANDY for both the code AND password to get 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included! Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to [https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy] (https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy) ! #honeylovepod Go to [https://www.hellofresh.com/braincandyfree] (https://www.hellofresh.com/braincandyfree) and use code braincandyfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

25 Jan 2024

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:34

25 Jan 2024


#782

780: Swim-spiration, Tetris Champ, & Steamboat Willy

Sarah is all worked up over a movie she watched that made her want to take on the world and beat her boyfriend in a swimming competition. But it made us wonder what makes one person's persistence in sports inspiring and another person's doggedness seem like an addiction. We are starting to think Chat-GPT might actually be too woke after it tried to avoid explaining a fact about women that was less than flattering. We're celebrating the kid who reached his goal of winning Tetris, and hear how he did it. We discuss the expiration of trademarks and what happens to art that becomes public domain, and we debate whether it's good for art, bad for business, or a mixed bag. There's a new film coming out that Sarah thinks is going to scare the bejeezus out of her, but might not be intended as a horror movie. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/public-domain-mystery-solved-benfords-law] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/public-domain-mystery-solved-benfords-law) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to [https://wildgrain.com/braincandy] (https://wildgrain.com/braincandy) to start your subscription! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at [https://drinkag1.com/braincandy] (https://drinkag1.com/braincandy) Visit [https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy] (https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandy) to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 Jan 2024

58 MINS

58:34

22 Jan 2024


#781

779: Wonderful Things, Hell Camp, & Party Animals

We find out how Sarah's "stretching" theme is going so far, and Susie annouces her 2024 theme at long last, and it's a goodie! We learn how Sarah provided the opportunity for Susie to test the theme for the first time. We discuss the "reform" camps people were sending their delinquent children to in the 80s and 90s, and debate whether the people who ran them had good intentions or not. We learn how some people don't have a "mind's ear" and how scientists are able to test for it. We discuss why some people claim to dream in black-and-white, and what might be causing it. Yoga instructors are getting special training and it involves dead bodies, and Susie is worked up about it. Hear the history of Subaru's association with lesbians and why it was no accident. We learn whether animals like doing drugs as much as people, and what drugs provide despite the ways they are bad for your survival. Listen to more podcasts like this: [https://wavepodcastnetwork.com] (https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/) Read this week's Newsletter: [https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/would-you-want-to-know-when-youre-going-to-die] (https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/would-you-want-to-know-when-youre-going-to-die) Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: [https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com] (https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com) Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast) Susie's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister] (https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister) Sarah's Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice] (https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice) BCP Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod] (https://www.twitter.com/braincandypod) Susie's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister] (https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister) Sarah's Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice] (https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice) Sponsors: Right now get 55% off your Babbel subscription - but only for our listeners - at [https://babbel.com/braincandy] (https://babbel.com/braincandy) Go to [https://www.hellofresh.com/braincandyfree] (https://www.hellofresh.com/braincandyfree) and use code braincandyfree for FREE breakfast for life! See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

18 Jan 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:38

18 Jan 2024