The Brain Candy Podcast

We learn what to not say when you're talking to someone who's suffered loss. Susie talks about the importance of street names. We debate whether dogs hate our phones. Sarah provides life hacks on measuring body parts we never knew we needed & reveals horror stories from her days at Forever 21. We find out what makes couples develop their own language. Find out how Instagram saved poetry, people w/ debt are more agreeable, & why sexual promiscuity might make you miserable.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 the huge list of pet peeves our listeners submitted. Susie talks about why women's shoes are uncomfortable (patriarchy). Sarah shares tales from her friend's game night. We learn about a princess who abdicated her throne for love. We talk about the Monster Energy Ham hoax, a Facebook breastfeeding problem, & a man who broke into a home & made eggs. Plus, hear why people are treating their dogs like humans.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.

Sarah kicks off the show with insane story where she had to fight crime. Susie talks about what happens when people choose to have their ashes scattered at Disney parks. We find out 40 terms you shouldn't use after you turn 40. We learn the importance of hobbies, & find out why Americans don't have any. Susie talks about a strange trend in the BDSM community. Sarah reveals some fun facts about Q-Tips. Plus, we talk to Kelsey Miller who wrote the definitive book on Friends, "I'll Be There For You."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 the "final girl" movie trope, & why it's so common in horror films. We discuss Netflix & how it tracks your viewing (by race?). We debate the recent Kendall Jenner cultural appropriation scandal & learn about how sculptures have been white-washed. Hear about a recent rapper death, why essential oils might actually work, & we have a friendly debate about escalators. Susie talks about a new fish restaurant that is freaking her out. They debate current eyebrow trends.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 heard from our listeners & found out what our "catchphrases" are that you all enjoy. Sarah shares what happens to your brain when you read. Susie talks about Steve Jobs & "do-over dads" & how strange dads can be. We celebrate a hero who has been eating pizza for dinner since he was 4-years-old. We revisit a test that tells why introverts have a strange reaction to lemons. We talk about why we're on WikiFeet. Sarah reveals odd stats on October babies, we talk about Big Bird's retirement, & discuss our pet peeves.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 the birthday cake candle tradition is absurd, & we have a solution. We discuss a horrifying story of a shackled woman who rang a doorbell, & the madness that ensued. Sarah shares a story about a man who shot a boy who showed up at his door. Susie opens up about the family dysfunction that surrounded the recent death of her father. Sarah shares tricks for overcoming depression through games. We follow up AGAIN about 3 Identical Strangers. We get an update on the bagel emoji & debate "man-sized" Kleenex.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/267-268Join 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 starts the show w/ a correction to her previous bee story, & it involves a booty dance. We debate whether we'd rather get bit by a snake or get squeezed to death. We learn of a middle-aged woman who pretended to be a teenager so she could be a high school cheerleader. Susie shares what "Fat Bear Week" is, & why it's the best thing ever. Plus, we talk to television writer John Levenstein about his career, podcast (John Levenstein's Retirement Party), & Twitter commentary.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/267-268Join 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 a physicist who had to sell his Nobel Prize to pay his medical bills. Susie reveals the disturbing story of the world's youngest mom. We debate the Banksy art prank and what makes art valuable. Susie shares the history of brand logos. Find out why there's a long-standing myth about Victorian women, orgasms, & the vibrator. We discuss people dying because of selfies, Sarah's hatred for car washes, & the "Disgusting Food Museum."Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/265-266Join 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 finally delivers on the goat pics she's been promising for weeks. We discuss why Susie might be on the Homeland Security watch list. Hear about Twinsburg, & the things that make twins special. We follow up on the Three Identical Strangers documentary. Sarah talks about a girl who found a magical (?) sword & reveals some tips on finding buried treasure. Susie shares why she's homesick, provides the history of "that's what she said," and they debate phone usage. Plus, Sarah teaches us how to use music to calm us down. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/265-266Join 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 what petty hill Sarah is willing to die on & Susie shares shocking football info about her life. We learn the woman behind crossword puzzles & why adjectives are more complicated than you might think. Susie shares the shocking way women are left out of children's films. We find out the history of ketchup, & Sarah is not impressed. We debate nudists on Twitter, #FreeTheNipple, & learn we totally disagree about everything. We talk about reality tv's product placement & why it's insane. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/263-264Join 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.