690: Gunther's Millions, Unmasking Autism, & Mary Queen of Scots

Published: Feb. 23, 2023, 5 a.m.

b'We have a rebuttal to a keyboard warrior who took issue with our commentary on Hitler\'s medical history, which is a sentence we never thought we\'d write. Susie explains why discussing shame is critical to understanding human behavior. We learn about a dog who inherited $500M when his owner died, and why things are not at all what they appear to be. The documentary Gunther\'s Millions tells the story of this dog (and it\'s heirs), his handler, and the strange way depression, a search for meaning, and tax law all play into the story of this fortune. Susie discusses the Volcano documentary that tells the story of a popular tourist attraction that seemed like controled risk turned into a life or death situation for some unsuspecting people on vacation. We talk about a book about autism that argues for the public perception to shift instead of resorting to "traumatic" behavioral therapy for people on the spectrum. We debate the word "trauma" and how it is being used more frequently now as a synonym for discomfort. We hear about scholars who have finally decoded Mary Queen of Scots\'s letters sent from prison after her cousin Queen Elizabeth I imprisoned her.\\xa0 Join our book club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: Susie\'s Instagram: Sarah\'s Instagram: BCP Twitter: Susie\'s Twitter: Sarah\'s Twitter: Go to for 15% off your first purchase! Protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just 10 minutes at Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that\\u2019s over 40% off) with promo code BRAINCANDY at \\xa0#lumepod More podcasts at WAVE: \\xa0\\n\\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.'