The Brain Candy Podcast
Laugh and learn with Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture, human interest, and science, and make everything from The Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 947
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
585: Detective Sarah, Subliminal Messages, & Nervous Sweats
Today we hear how Sarah is acclimating to her new snowy lifestyle and why snowboarding is a great first date, but hard on the knees. We discuss how everything we read and learned over the years is st…
01:04:07 |
Mon 31 Jan 2022
584: Smell-o-Vision, Naked Baby Lawsuit, & Chocolate Chip Comfort
Today we get an update on Sally Rice's recovery, and Sarah is again reminded why she can't be a nurse. We discuss how we make good party guests. We learn the importance of smell, how one man invented…
01:01:40 |
Thu 27 Jan 2022
583: Sarah's Cockroach Fiasco, Regrets, & Post-Traumatic Growth
Today we hear a hilarious tale of Sarah battling things that scurry AND mysterious wetness all at once. Her worst nightmare is our collective moment of laughter, so we thank her. We hear how to exten…
01:17:22 |
Mon 24 Jan 2022
582: Frickin Bats, Dust Mite Invasion, & Listener Complaints
Today we discuss why some middle names are chosen a lot for seemingly no reason. We discuss the funny gifts Susie & Sarah gave each other for Christmas. We get a play-by-play of Susie's mom's house f…
01:05:40 |
Thu 20 Jan 2022
581: Dr. Death, Hidden Valley Road, & Wheel of Fortune
Today we get an update on Sally Rice and how Sarah is getting a workout and a lesson in empathy. We hear about a surgeon who ruined the lives of his patients due to his own god-complex and psychopath…
00:58:38 |
Mon 17 Jan 2022
580: Killer Phone Call, Mob Mentality, & Meaning of Life
Today we hear the craziest story of a phone call Susie got from a murderer. Sarah describes what it's like being a therapist, and why clients tend to fall in love with their therapist. Susie describe…
01:00:19 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
579: Sarah's Mom, Marilyn Manson, & Reality TV Business
Today we hear what really happened to Sarah's mom, and why optimism can be very dangerous. We learn why several women have accused Marilyn Manson of abuse and assault, and it has caused Sarah to have…
00:56:41 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
578: Beanie Mania, Fruitcake Fraud, & Love Letters
Today we realize we spoke to soon about some of our predictions or hopes for 2022. We're off to a rocky start. But that's ok. Onward and upward? Susie discusses the Beanie Baby phenomenon of the 1990…
01:07:24 |
Thu 06 Jan 2022
577: Searching in 2021, Scams, & Mercury in Retrograde
Happy (?) New Year! We thought we were going to be optimistic again, but apparently we're already bitter three days into 2022. Oopsie daisy. Sarah talks about the admonitions she received about her n…
01:01:31 |
Mon 03 Jan 2022
576: Kenny G Crush, Stranded Vacation, & Snapped Murders
Today we discuss our show now that another year has passed. Are we in a never-ending time warp?? We hear about a documentary on Kenny G that was surprisingly incredible. We learn why jazz purists hat…
01:25:43 |
Mon 20 Dec 2021
575: Chicken Finger Emergency, Climbers, & Kangaroo Words
Today we hear why there's a chicken finger shortage, and we are panicked. Sarah does a documentary round-up and talks about why she wants to do some climbing challenges. Susie was getting all into he…
00:57:38 |
Thu 16 Dec 2021
574: Breastfeeding Cat, Mind Reading, & Janet Jackson Scandal
Today Susie confronts Sarah about her MIA status on social media, and Sarah claims it has something to do with Helena Bonham Carter. But she did confess to buying *8* pairs of overalls, and Susie had…
01:00:22 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
573: Death of the Dad Joke, Stained Sweatpants, & Sad Denial
Today Sarah describes the steps she's taking to perform self-care. Susie asks Sarah if moving to Colorado is her version of cutting bangs. She explains what it's like for her when she sees people who…
01:13:00 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
572: Challenge Trauma, House of Horrors, & Scared Straight
Today we hear why Susie is fired up about the Challenge, and Sarah was re-traumatized by an episode recently. Susie gives a documentary round-up with commentary on the Beatles' Get Back, The Von Dutc…
01:01:11 |
Mon 06 Dec 2021
571: Sobriety Sabotage, Childless Women, & Mullet Love
Today's episode is more like a therapy session for Sarah, who has found herself single again. She is grappling with her dating life, whether to use dating apps, and what it's like to be single in her…
01:02:28 |
Thu 02 Dec 2021
570: Penis Rot, Dreams in Crisis, & Blobs of Color
Today's theme is AWHs (accidents waiting to happen) and, well, because there were a lot of accidents that actually happened this week. Susie's brakes in her car stopped working, so she's just glad to…
01:00:32 |
Mon 29 Nov 2021
569: Sex Toy Safety, Jew Face, & Serial Killer Origin Story
Today we find out why Sarah is especially into the autumnal season this year (and Susie is, of course, wearing a turtleneck). We eat our SVU Did It cakes, and regret nothing. We find out why sex toy …
01:01:07 |
Mon 22 Nov 2021
568: Alabama Snake, TikTok Miracle, & Holiday Weight
Today we hear about people who handle snakes as an expression of their faith and one preacher who used the snakes as a weapon against his wife. We find out why women's pockets are so damn small (when…
00:59:52 |
Thu 18 Nov 2021
567: Saying Yes to Drugs & Toilet Paper Nightmare
Today we get the scoop on Sarah's dangerous liaison in Mexico and why mariachi music might not be as hellish as she thought. Sarah met her twin, and Susie thinks they should have a sitcom. We hear ab…
01:24:36 |
Mon 15 Nov 2021
566: Detective Sarah, John Wayne Gacy, & Mormon Underwear
Susie shares her thoughts on the Britney Murphy documentary, and Sarah decides she's going to solve her suspicious death. We discuss Caitlyn Jenner's Olympic success, gender-affirming transition, and…
01:03:53 |
Thu 11 Nov 2021
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