The Brain Candy Podcast

Today's show is about the hit podcast, S-Town, and why it has our brains in a tizzy. S-Town explores themes of racism, sexuality, suicide, grief, greed, class, and intelligence, and it does so with an incredible knack for narrative. We discuss the details of the show as well as the ways it captured our attention. 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 had so much to say about the show that started reality TV that we decided to do a second part. In this episode, we talk about what it's like to wear microphones all day, everyday. We talk about the contracts (and how we basically sign our lives away). Plus, Sarah contacts her dad for the first time in ten years to ask him a question about her show. We talk about the New York Times article that came out recently about a Real Worlder who ended up homeless. 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 start getting real about the show that started it all. We talk about how The Real World came to be, reminisce about the early episodes, and we talk about how the show has evolved. We also interview Judd Winick who starred on the ground-breaking San Francisco season, married one of his cast mates, and became close with Pedro Zamora. We also find out what Judd is up to now, and how he is living his dream as a New York Times' best-selling author/illustrator. We didn't realize when we started this episode that we were going to do more, but after we taped it we had so much left to say. So, this is part 1 in a series about the show and how it changed TV and our lives. 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.

Who are the people who believe the earth is flat? Why are so many NBA players in denial about us having a round planet? Today we talk about these conspiracy theorists. We talk about vaccines and people who don't believe in vaccinating their kids. We're going to get a lot of hate mail for this episode. We're dreading that, but we lack the ability to censor ourselves. We talk about Sarah's rage about Smurfette and Susie vents about McDonald's asking kids if they want a "girl" or "boy" Happy Meal. We also find out why Sarah is furious when her Yogurtland cashier gives her a pink spoon. (Oh, and we said this is episode 112, but it's not. It's 111. Sorry.)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.

This week we re-explore Disney, and its latest incarnations. We talk about the Beauty & the Beast live action remake with Emma Watson (and the outrage over the gay character). Sarah has a full-blown meltdown over her obsession with Moana. And we talk about how Disney is apparently bowing to criticisms over their princess culture. Can you be a feminist and love Disney? We discuss. 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're going to the chapel and talking about weddings. The horror stories, Bridezillas, and inspiring moments from our lives and from our listeners. We discuss how Sarah's brothers almost got arrested at her wedding, we talk about how families make for complicated decision-making, and Sarah says she's ready to officiate at a gay wedding if you're interested. Plus, she reveals why she HATES her wedding ring! We hear about a wedding where Susie believed the couple was going to get a divorce, why Landon rapped to Snoop Dogg at their reception, and why wine is critical at weddings (just ask Jesus).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 popularity, hits, and going viral. How does popularity "happen" in the digital age. We discuss one-hit wonders, Sarah's obsession with Angry Birds, and the science of making something popular. We also interview Derek Thompson, the author of Hit-Makers: Popularity in an Age of Distraction.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 hit show of the year, This is Us, and interview the show's executive producer and director, Ken Olin. In addition to the This is Us bonanza, we have a very special co-host! Susie's sister, Gretchen joins the show to take Sarah's place while Sarah is on vacation. We talk about our obsession with This Is Us, and Ken Olin. We go over the show's first season (spoiler alert!), what we think will happen, and which characters we would be if we were on the show. Finally, Susie interviews Ken and asks what it's been like to be a part of not one, but two cultural phenomena. He was a star of 80s cult hit, thirtysomething and now works behind the camera on This Is Us. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?u=16898740cfa903f53d0aa6ef4&id=5f6253f6fdJoin 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.

Lions, tigers, and bears! Today we're talking animals. Sarah is obsessed with the Planet Earth documentary series (which she watches while she smokes doobies), and has now developed an affection for lemurs. We debate what animals we think we look like (and how Sarah's nose has a wing span). Plus, we have a lengthy side discussion about manic pixie dream girls and how we hate them. We debate whether pets are worth the hassle.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's show is all about the human body--weird things that our human shells do and that we do to ourselves. We explore butt injections and talk about "man boobs." We discuss babies that are born with full sets of teeth, why we can't recognize faces without their eyebrows, and the magic of a "princess toe." Sarah gleefully gives Susie a quiz about the human body. And we call fitness and wellness expert Brianne Wetzel to talk about women and what she recommends for when you break your diet or fall off the exercise wagon.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.