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  • 963: Fast Forward, Elephant Seals, & Jaws Revisited

    963: Fast Forward, Elephant Seals, & Jaws Revisited
    2025/11/20
    Sarah saw an old clip from the Ruins season of the Challenge with Susie and Sarah together, and we discuss why the boys bullied Sarah. We learn why time seems to be speeding up for everyone, and what you can do to slow it down. Sarah explains the strange nature of the Kardashians editing and why she enjoys vacuous movies and tv while Susie, who is a big fan of superficiality normally is a documentary junkie. We discuss why elephant seals drop like a stone in the ocean when they're sleeping, and why humans are far more vulnerable when they snooze each night. Susie finally watched Jaws a half century after it's premiere, and she has some thoughts about the "f*cked up" plot, the illogical title, and questions about the sequels. This is the belated movie review no one asked for, but everyone needs.00:00 - From Bar Mitzvahs to The Challenge: Reflecting on Youth12:09 - Slowing Down Time with Focused Breathing and Awareness25:51 - Analyzing Fast-Paced Editing in Modern TV Shows34:47 - The Unique Sleep Patterns of Elephant Seals and Humans45:56 - Uncovering Compassion Through a TikTokChurch Experiment51:45 - A Belated Review of the Classic Film Jaws Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Right now, you can stack our code BRAINCANDY at https://cozyearth.com on top of their sitewide sale - giving you up to 40% off in savings.Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy today.Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BRAINCANDY at https://www.oneskin.co/BRAINCANDY #oneskinpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 962: Thong Song, Seed Silverware, & Living in Total Darkness

    962: Thong Song, Seed Silverware, & Living in Total Darkness
    2025/11/17

    Sarah learned a fun (??) fact about persimmon seeds, and now we have to talk about it. Susie is less impressed, and skeptical about its implications. We hear the history of, wait for it, the Thong Song, and are delighted by the vocal stylings, song construction, and cultural impact of this one-hit-wonder. We learn about an imprint in a piece of cement in Chicago that has become an unlikely tourist attraction, and despite it's connection to things that scurry, Sarah is bewitched. We hear how scholars solved the mystery of what caused it, and we have ideas for how to make the most of it. A man went on a three day retreat into total darkness, and we discuss the strange side effects of this sensory adventure. And we get an update on Susie's secret (totally not secret) crush on her eye doctor.


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    59 分
  • 961: Sarah's favorite Beatle, What is Aphantasia, & Death by Hypnosis

    961: Sarah's favorite Beatle, What is Aphantasia, & Death by Hypnosis
    2025/11/13

    Susie is in the throes of Beatlemania, and she found out who Sarah's favorite Beatle is, and it's hilar (especially the reasoning). We learn about people who cannot see visual images or pictures in their mind, what conditions often correlate with the condition, and the pros and cons to having it. We hear why Susie thinks she has an auditory version of it and we discuss people who have something called "blindsight," where their eyes and brain can see things, but they aren't conscious of it, so they are ostensibly blind, but behave as if they aren't. Sarah describes a documentary about a school principal who hypnotized his students and three of them wound up dead. We discuss a nanny who was hired for a wealthy family and moved into their guest house, but when she was fired she refused to leave and invoked "squatter's rights." We debate the virtues of these strange laws that allow people to take over other people's residences.


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  • 960: Tickling Timidity, Cheaters Win, & Aileen Wournos

    960: Tickling Timidity, Cheaters Win, & Aileen Wournos
    2025/11/10

    Susie and Sarah are psyched about the Louvre heist especially because there was a woman involved, but Sarah's mom is not so pleased. We hear why one UFC fighter is being challenged about his use of a diabolical tactic of tickling, and we learn why it's seen as "unsportsmanlike." We debate the ethics of free diving and why some people think inhaling pure oxygen beforehand is "cheating." Susie watched the Aileen Wournos documentary, and despite being very familiar with the murderes, she still learned a lot that complicated her opinion of what happened. Finally, we debate a viral DoorDash delivery issue where a woman claimed to be "assaulted" by a customer, but believe it or not we're on his side...


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    55 分
  • 959: World Record Hypocrites, Deserted Island, & the Oldest Crayon

    959: World Record Hypocrites, Deserted Island, & the Oldest Crayon
    2025/11/06
    We survived our live event! And better still we got to meet amazing Brainiacs and Susie got to witness Sarah embody the ghost of PeeWee Herman. It was incredible. We share how we violated one of our sacred principles when we participated in an activity we've previously railed against (we did not climb Mt. Everest). We discuss the woman who was left behind by a cruise ship on a deserted Australian island, and we debate how she died. Sarah reveals the age of the oldest crayon, but more importantly, we learn what it tells us about the human spirit. We talk about a controversial OnlyFans policy that is creating a MLM structure to the site. Sarah theorizes why costumes are getting hyperspecific, and Susie is mad about it. Plus, we learn about the female pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth, and why some people are calling foul.00:00 - Surviving Our Live Event and Sarah's Pee Wee Herman07:41 - Our Hypocritical Involvement in a Guinness World Record13:05 - Finding Safer Online Dating with Hily App16:07 - Woman Abandoned on a Deserted Australian Island23:17 - Get Cozy with Luxurious Cozy Earth Products25:33 - Who's Liable in Extreme Sports Accidents? 30:53 - Discovering the World's Oldest Neanderthal Crayon36:52 - Human-Grade Nutrition for Your Feline Friends38:47 - Creativity as a Shared Ancestral Spiritual Trait41:41 - The Disturbing MLM Structure of OnlyFans BOP Houses49:08 - Why Halloween Costumes Are Getting Hyper-Specific54:43 - The Female Pitcher Who Struck Out Babe Ruth01:01:49 - The Joyful Entertainment of the Savannah BananasBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Black Friday has come early at https://cozyearth.com! Right now, you can stack my code BRAINCANDY on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings.For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://www.smalls.com/braincandyWant to feel safer in online dating? Download Hily from the App Store or Google Play, or check out https://hily.comGo to https://www.liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first order with code CANDY at checkout!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 958: Perfect Neighbor, Location Services, & Rib Removal

    958: Perfect Neighbor, Location Services, & Rib Removal
    2025/11/03
    Susie and Sarah have had a busy few week's in Denver preparing for their live event, Halloween special, and if you're hearing this episode, they either survived or are coming at you from beyond the grave. Hear about their documentary viewing party of Perfect Neighbor, why it freaked them out, and why Susie is extra mad about it. We discuss a new plastic surgery technique to make your waist smaller, debate whether it's worse than breast augmentation, and learn why Susie cares so much about appearances. We find out why women are sharing their phone location with their friends, and Susie shares why she finds the practice particularly intimate.00:00 - Surviving Halloween and Staying at Sarah's House04:11 - Analyzing the Voyeuristic Perfect Neighbor Documentary09:59 - Our Personal Connection to Susan Louise and Ritual14:16 - The Horrors of Susan Louise and Stand Your Ground22:47 - Thrive Cosmetics and the New Waist Reduction Trend27:47 - Debating the Risks of Rib Removal Plastic Surgery38:28 - The Pursuit of Happiness Beyond the Male Gaze41:10 - BetterHelp and the Search for a Baldness Cure50:12 - Body Modification, Gender, and Honey Love Shapewear57:47 - The Intimacy of Sharing Your Phone LocationBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandyGet early access to Ritual's Black Friday sale for 40% off your first month at https://ritual.com/braincandyGo to https://thrivecausemetics.com/braincandy for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy! #honeylovepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • 957: AI's Revenge, Divorce Misinformation, & Essential Oils

    957: AI's Revenge, Divorce Misinformation, & Essential Oils
    2025/10/30
    We were worried we might not have anything left to talk about on the show (spoiler alert, we were wrong). We discuss the good and bad uses of AI, why it can be a better doctor than a human, why it's more dangerous than plastic, and why Sarah can't quit ChatGPT. Sarah explains why misinformation is causing more marriages than anything else. We share what our "favorite" conspiracy theories are, and why we sort of believe them. Sarah almost got struck by lightning, and why she wants people to be more careful during storms. We hear why there might be a cure for the vision issues of growing old, and we find out that essential oils actually are...essential.00:00 - Al's Role in Accelerating Medical Discoveries01:59 - How ChatGPT Boosts Productivity ButStifles Creativity06:59 The Unprecedented Danger of Al Distorting Our Reality10:40 - Sarah's ADHD and ChatGPT for Task Prioritization14:47 - Gain Control of Your Money and Cancel Unwanted Subscriptions19:11 - How Misinformation is Breaking Up Relationships and Trust24:38 - Finding Consent and Safety in the Online Dating World27:12 - From Wuhan Lab Leak to Non-Linear Time Travel35:51 - New Vision Drops and Why You Shouldn't Shower During Storms49:55 - Rose Essential Oil Increases Gray Matter Volume 56:59 - Final Thoughts and Easy Meal Solutions with Blue ApronBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy today.Download Hily from the App Store or Google Play, or check out https://hily.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    57 分
  • 956: Lesbian Love, Hinge Hack, & John Candy

    956: Lesbian Love, Hinge Hack, & John Candy
    2025/10/27
    We've got an update on the wounded hawk on Susie's property and an update on the wounded boobs in Susie's body. We hear how her second MRI went, and why she's mad as a hornet. Sarah had a breakdown about her haircut, but we cracked the case on what was really causing it. We debate what song we'd like to hear again for the first time. Susie is continuing her year of lesbian intrigue after she got hit on by a lady at a bar. We learn about the hack some people are using to beat the algorithm of dating apps that intentionally keep you from getting the people you really want for free. Susie discusses the John Candy documentary, why he was such a treasure, and how special it is when a man has a tender heart. We talk about the BTK serial killer documentary, and his relationship with his family. Plus, we welcome Chris Dalla Riva, author of Uncharted Territory: What the Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves, and hear what we can learn from all of the #1 hits in history.Brain Candy Podcast Presents: Susie & Sarah's SpOoOoOoOoktacular Spectacle, October 30, Oriental Theater, Denver, Colorado: Get your tickets! Read Uncharted Territory by our guest Chris Dalla Riva: https://www.amazon.com/Uncharted-Territory-Numbers-Biggest-Ourselves/dp/B0F78P8RZN00:00 - Sarah's Hormonal Rollercoaster and Haircut Crisis05:31 - Susie's MRI Nightmare and Medical Validation10:11 - RIP Susie the Hawk and Hair Growth Secrets16:58 - What Song Would You Hear for the First Time Again?21:36 - Beating Dating App Algorithms and Bar Encounters30:30 - The Enduring Legacy of John Candy's Kind Spirit46:35 - Unpacking the BTK Killer's Family Dynamics56:41 - Chris Dalla Riva on Music Data and Chart Anomalies01:05:02 - How Cover Songs Shaped Early Popular Music01:12:19 - Debating Musical Seriousness and Industry Gatekeepers01:17:25 - The Perverse Outcomes of Extended Copyright Terms01:24:30 - How Data Exposed Bias in Music Charting01:34:21 - From Pop Producers to Car Trunk Confessions01:42:03 - Thank You and Cordelia Quattro SponsorBrain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms:Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streamsBrain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastHost Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterHost Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBrain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodBrain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT)Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love:Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BRAINCANDYThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/braincandyHead to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code CANDY to get UP TO $300 off today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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