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Susie thinks people at the gym probably think she's a stripper. Sarah is ambivalent about SpOoOoOky Season. We learn about a robot recycling program where they're thrown into a lake of fire, and it sounds like a real waste of money, but it looks hilar. Sarah shares the story of the first ever all-female town council, how it came to be, and why they were ahead of their time. As an aside, Susie wants to know why men (e.g. fraternities) don't clean their rooms and are fine living in squalor and filth. Susie watched a documentary about the guy who was "swallowed" by a whale and lived to tell the tale, and how it changed her perception of the story behind the silly headline. Sarah describes a testosterone study that examined whether T levels rose during competition, chopping wood, and at rest, and the answer was surprising, but we have follow-up questions.

00:00 - Sarah's Ambivalence About Spooky Season

03:25 - Susie's Gym Outfit Looks Like a Stripper Shift

05:28 - Sarah & Susie's Beth Stelling Friendship

09:07 - Robots Jump Into a Lake of Fire

16:18 - Unlock Your Healthiest Skin with OneSkin

19:00 - Jackson, WY's Pioneering All-Female Town Council

23:32 - The Man Swallowed by a Whale Documentary

32:29 - Middle Schoolers Take Over NPR Spotify Comments

38:50 - Chopping Wood Boosts Testosterone More Than Soccer

48:37 - How Testosterone Levels Change with Age

55:55 - Support the Podcast & Join the Candy Club

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Susie got to hang out with some other Rices, and it was glorious. Sarah started horse school, and she is loving it, but she doesn't think she can ever ride a horse again (!). Susie watched a documentary about a hotel that gives their guests dolls to do, um, very not safe for work things to, and we are debating whether this is harm reduction for men who would otherwise treat women poorly or just enabling men to live in isolation. We debate the virtues of a comedian who went viral for doing impressions of his perimenopausal wife. Plus, we hear about a man who wrote online about his distaste for Norm Macdonald and a bunch of weird men online tortured him and his wife for three years by sending SWAT teams to his house 55 times!

00:00 - Sarah's Early Morning Airport Run and Susie's Cold

04:44 - Susie's Dinner with Sarah's Family and Horse School Beginnings

17:40 - Why Sarah Might Never Ride a Horse Again

24:51 - Debating the Harm Reduction of the Sex Doll Hotel

41:36 - A Comedian's Nightmare: 55 Swatting Incidents

48:44 - Viral Comedian's Wife Impressions and a Doobie Brothers Reunion

01:02:12 - Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast

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Scientists have discovered a new part of the female anatomy and they have no idea what it even does. So that's just great. A disabled woman was paid her full salary, but told not to come to work, and she sued for being excluded from working (WHILE STILL GETTING PAID), and Susie has never been more furious. We don't know how we feel about Taylor Swift's Madison Square Garden wedding, and now the Swifties are going to come after Susie. And Sarah explains the importance of silliness.

00:00 - Unraveling Sarah's Soapy Hair Dilemma with Al

02:41 - Uncovering the Rete Ovarai and Medical Dismissal

11:35 - French Woman Sues Over Being Paid to Do Nothing

23:08 - Fueling Your Day with Delicious and Nutritious Brodo

25:53 - Deconstructing Taylor Swift's Calculated Fame and Artistry

37:58 - Why Embracing Silliness is Essential for Adult Well-being

50:23 - From Marmots to Feet: The World of Niche OnlyFans

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Sarah just started a therapy business, but she thinks she missed her calling as a redecorator for therapy offices. Someone who could use Sarah's therapy skills is the guy Susie saw at Oktoberfest who had a full-on 15-minute slur-filled rant, and the sheriff had to cart him away. Susie watched a documentary about ultramarathoners, and describes the teams of people who support these extreme athletes, why she thinks the women are different from the men, and why it's similar to drug addiction. Sarah describes the "wheel of well-being" that can help people find balance in their lives. Susie talks about the American Gladiator, Siren, who was hearing-impaired, and her difference caused a lot of pain throughout her life. We find out who is having the most hot and heavy boom-boom, and the answer shocked us. Plus, Susie is raging about a bar that closed down in Boston because they were dummies.

00:00 - Sarah's Struggle with Uninspiring Therapy Office Decor

07:07 - Susie Witnesses a Slur-Filled Rant at Oktoberfest

14:08 - Are Ultramarathons a Form of Selfish Drug Addiction?

27:40 - Finding Balance with Sarah's Wheel of Well-being

37:25 - The Troubled Life of American Gladiator Siren

42:13 - Why Caraway Cookware Never Lets You Down

44:33 - Why Religious Couples Have More Satisfying Sex

57:59 - The Boston Lesbian Bar That Closed Due to Extreme Policies

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We're brainstorming Halloween costume ideas because, once again, we will be enjoying Spooky Season together. We've got so many good options. We discuss problems at a big festival causing people to evacuate, and we are starting to think there are too many festivals, and they're getting crazy with litter, consumerism, crowd control, etc... One thing is certain, pyrotechnics are almost always a mistake. And Sarah wants to ban fireworks (don't tell Adam Butler). We find out about a student who brought fart spray (whatever that is???) to school as a prank, but it ended up being so toxic that several kids had to go to the hospital. Susie hates pranks even more now. We discuss a man who claimed he unearthed the world's oldest amphitheater, but suspicions were raised when people noticed that the venue was made entirely of modern materials. We discuss the "last meal" that death row inmates get, and share what we would choose if we were them.

00:00 - Enjoying Fall Weather and Upcoming Concert Plans

03:32 - Brainstorming Batman and Villain Halloween Costume Ideas

06:47 - Are Music Festivals Getting Too Big and Out of Control?

28:14 - The Man Who Built and Charged for a Fake Ancient Amphitheater

39:24 - Examining the Last Meal Choices of Infamous Serial Killers

50:14 - From High School Reports to Modern Serial Killer Obsolescence

59:57 - How to Support The Brain Candy Podcast and Connect

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Sarah has a new enemy, and its electronic behemoth, Best Buy. Apparently they want to charge you to recycle your goods, and she ain't having it. Susie's having better luck with her appliances, and shares a hack for getting a free toaster (or something?). We hear about a brawl that broke out over a beach chair that left a man dead. Susie explains why Pittsburghers encourage "saving" your parking spot, but Sarah's not so sure she likes this idea. We learn about tech-bro-turned-longevity-bro, Bryan Johnson's surprising new diagnosis that might undermine his life's mission to live forever. Susie's cats have tapeworms. She is none-too-pleased. And a woman was given permission to keep a pet alligator, and we have to admit, it's adorable even though it's super weird and probably bad for the reptile.

00:00 - The Curious Case of Sarah J. Rice's Instagram

01:37 - Outrage Over Best Buy's Electronic Recycling Fees

13:36 - How to Get a Free Appliance Through Recalls

19:15 - The Deadly Brawl Over a Resort Lounge Chair

31:43 - Understanding Pittsburgh's Sacred Parking Chair Tradition

39:00 - Why Dumb Phones Create Problems for Others

49:38 - Bryan Johnson's Longevity Quest Meets Autoimmune Reality

58:25 - Dealing with Fleas, Tapeworms, and Childhood Worms

01:03:10 - The Adorable Story of Florida's Pet Alligator

01:07:03 - Thanks for Listening and Supporting the Show

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Sarah talks about restaurant owners who are sick of patrons letting their children run amok. Sarah learns about a study that determined a love for chocolate isn't just for humans. Turns out, rats can't get enough either and they scream (literally!) for it! Sarah is prepping for her next career as a shopping consultant to help us become smart shoppers. We learn why Ozempic has changed the food industry and increased spiciness in foods. We theorize why eating ice cream defies logic because for some reason it makes people healthier and live longer.

00:00 - Susie's Meme Rampage and Lesbian Chic Video

04:30 - Rethinking Men, Wives, and Household Contributions

13:02 - Restaurant Rules: Kids, Diapers, and Fines

21:10 - Secretly Grafting Fruit Trees in Public Spaces

34:32 - Rats Scream for Chocolate, Plus Smart Shopping Tips

50:21 - Ozempic's Impact on Food and Ice Cream Longevity

58:37 - Grandma's Secret to Longevity: Eat Ice Cream

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Sarah got her first mammogram, and it as both easier and harder than she expected. Susie has a shocking new poo story about an athlete who soiled herself in a competition, kept going, won, and then made everyone mad. We learn about a man who was pulled over for drunk driving, but in addition to being wasted, this guy was...BLIND. Hear how he managed to drive without sight. Scientists have analyzed decades of school pictures, and found that people smile much wider than they used to, and we want to know why. Cats are trying to talk to us, and researchers are figuring out what they're saying. And Susie talks about the Mr. T documentary, and how he made the most of his humble begins to become an American icon.

00:00 - Kicking Off Episode 1046 Whistle-Free

01:21 - Sarah's Emotional Journey Through Her First Mammogram

08:11 - Discussing E-Bike Dangers After a Son's Accident

13:52 - The Shocking Story of the Unapologetic Poop Athlete

27:20 - The Incredible Tale of a Blind Drunk Driver

33:14 - Analyzing Decades of Wider Smiles in School Photos

44:20 - Scientists Decode What Your Cat's Meows Mean

52:20 - Exploring Mr. T's Life, Icon Status, and Legacy

01:02:13 - Wrapping Up with Last Thoughts and Listener Call

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Sarah's a horse whisperer, so when she goes riding she gets the naughty boys. We learn why a Utah lake is drying up. Sarah believes school notebook colors correspond with certain subjects, and even though it makes no sense, she's right. A new show, Not a Sound, about a hearing-impaired woman, cast an actress who is hearing, and some people aren't happy about it. Hear our thoughts. Sarah explains why walking amongst trees physically changes your body. We talk about invasive species and how we hate their guts. Susie states the obvious, and explains why she can't hack it in the out of doors. But she sure knows a lot about owls, and if you listen, you will too.

00:00 - Episode Introduction and Lou Dog's Antics

02:17 - Sarah's Estes Park Horseback Riding Adventure

09:20 - Environmental Impact of the Drying Great Salt Lake

13:30 - Special Discount from Caraway Home Cookware

16:14 - Unanimous Agreement on School Notebook Colors

25:57 - Exclusive Deals from Hungryroot and Cozy Earth

28:19 - Ellen Pompeo and Hearing-Impaired Casting Debate

36:12 - How Trees Physically Change Your Blood Chemistry

41:00 - Invasive Species, Outdoor Aversion, and Unknown Knowledge

49:08 - Amazing Facts About Owl Auditory Systems

54:10 - Scientist Deciphers Zebra Finch Vocalizations

59:27 - Teaching Lou Dog to Communicate with Buttons

01:04:50 - Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast

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Sarah passed her therapy licensing test, and now she feels like a new woman. We discuss what personal life information influencers "owe" their followers, why some people believe the influencers lose their privacy in exchange for online success, and how the two of us navigate our personal lives in the public eye. We hear which achievements in science won Ig Nobel Prizes this year. We talk about a second grade teacher who got sick of her students passing gas in class, so she came up with a strange "solution." Hear our thoughts. Sarah explains what she will do in order to avoid using Port-a-potties, and the insane way one man fell in one. Susie talks about the Wheel of Fortune announcer who was fired after someone allegedly saw him in a predator chatroom on a flight. We find out why some people are claiming meditation can actually be harmful and cause terrible side effects in certain people.

00:00 - Celebrating Sarah's Therapy License Achievement

07:52 - What Do Influencers Owe Their Followers?

24:14 - Unconventional Research Wins Ig Nobel Prizes

34:38 - Teacher Creates 'Gas Station' for Students

42:49 - The Insane Porta Potty Accident Story

48:20 - Shocking Celebrity News and Public Figures

55:50 - Exploring the Unexpected Risks of Meditation

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