It's 5/17 and it's episode 517, so this is bound to be a great episode. We discuss the Jeopardy scandal where a contestant might have used a white power signal, and debate whether it was racism or an honest mistake. We find out why a woman got a felony because of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Susie reveals why a man moving a stone in his yard ended up in trouble with the Belgian and French governments. We learn about a girl who accidentally moved into a senior living facility. Susie explains how one artist made a color comprised of all the colors in the world. Plus, we find out the geological secret to the beautiful music of Stradivarius violins.

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Today we find out why 2021 is turning into a year of firsts and failures for Sarah, and she's none too pleased. Susie inquires about Sarah's single life, and if she's ready to start dating again. Sarah discusses the phrase "big nose, big hose," and reveals whether it is scientifically true that big noses correlate with large penises. We get super worked about racist graffiti on an ancient Native American site, and we're doubly mad because it also includes spelling errors, profanity, and poorly drawn porn. Sarah explains why she is obsessed with the mantis shrimp and the reason why this shellfish could cure cancer.

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Today we discuss the documentary Murder Among the Mormons and the reasons why booksellers are in a weirdly dangerous business. Sarah reveals her love of door-to-door salespeople and religious proselytizers. Susie explains the psychology of the silent treatment, and reveals why it's toxic to both people. We discuss the baby boom among dancers, and why it's so hard to work in an industry where your body is critical. We discuss the Canadian Olympics uniforms, and debate the virtues of denim. Plus, we find out why those mysterious feet were washing up on the shore, and we have some follow-up questions.

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Today we heard about Sarah's latest catastrophe and why it was caused by "Wonder Woman syndrome." We discuss why pigeon nests are inspiring us to be thankful for what we have in life. Sarah describes a plan in Florida to release a BILLION mosquitoes and we are not happy about it. In fact, we wish nothing but death to those blood suckers. We find out why keeping score in your relationship isn't a bad thing, and could protect you from unfair division of labor. Sarah inquires about Pokemon collectors, and wonders if they really love the cards or are trying a get-rich-quick scheme. Plus, find out what Sarah and Susie's first side hustles were.

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Today we find out why Sarah regrets using a Val-Pak for a dinner deal. We discuss the biggest art heist in the world, and how somehow it became boring. Susie describes the Heaven's Gate cult, why it can help people understand persuasion and human psychology. We learn about the origins of Nickelodeon, and why we have women to thank for its genius. Susie reveals why you were forced to learn square dancing in elementary school, and why it has nefarious roots. We learn about a man who shipped himself in a crate from Australia to England. Plus, hear why farmers are putting eyeballs on cow butts.

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Today Sarah weighs in about the Frank and Cindy documentary. We learn about a new study that gives women the language they need to teach their partner how to be better lovers. Sarah went down a rabbit hole about UFOs and the "dark forest hypothesis," and now we're all freaked out about aliens. Sarah reveals why she started growing her armpit hair, and her description of it is Susie's new favorite thing that ever happened on the show. Plus, find out why people in Poland were calling the police over a baked good.

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Today we get an update on the naming of Sarah's new duck friends. Sarah reveals why people who binge eat at night are less likely to be team players the next day, and she shares some of her nocturnal eating habits. We find out the cure for "everything" and it's exactly what no one wants to hear. We discuss the woman who cut her world recording-holding fingernails, and Susie is mad about world records for some reason. We debate what we might win a world record for, and plan our training. Sarah celebrates a woman who realized the inequities in card games, and set out to solve the problem for herself. Plus, we find out why one of Sarah's roommates went on Jerry Springer.

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Today we find out why Sarah is worried about her new home thanks to a documentary about a nuclear disaster. Susie reveals why you might be doing more harm than good when you try to "save the bees." We find out why one Japanese biker catfished the world with his instagram account. Sarah is wound up about an animation she saw featuring women of color. Susie reveals why Vincent Van Gogh's sister-in-law is responsible for his success and how she changed the art world forever. We find out the tricks to spotting a liar, Susie recommends the most hilarious documentary she's ever seen, and we learn the secrets of Wikifeet. Plus, we interview Daniel Gibbs, a neurologist living with dementia, about his book A Tattoo on My Brain.

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Today we find out about a documentary on the cruise that set sail without realizing there was Covid onboard. We hear why it was so haunting to watch. We also learn why Sarah LOVE cruises (and Susie is not happy about it). Hear why two women in India are trying to change curse words to be less offensive. Susie is furious about a Super Mario Bros video game. We discuss the rise of "therapy speak" and why it's not always a great thing. Find out why computers can causes distress by not realizing when a life event was disrupted. Plus, we talk about why Real World nostalgia can be triggering for cast members.

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Sarah watched a documentary about skateboarding, and now she is WORKED UP. She learned about gender inequalities in the sport, and is hoping this documentary helps change it. We discuss "Smurfette syndrome" and pay inequities for female athletes. We find out why Khloe Kardashian is mad about an "unauthorized" picture, and we're having none of it. We discuss unrealistic beauty standards, plastic surgery, and filters. Plus, we find out what Sarah wrote in her Real World diary, and it's HILARIOUS.

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