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
- 948
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
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
565: Tandem Bikes, Dog Poop, & Orange Juice Teeth
Today we realize we have passed up Law & Order in episodes, and we need your help in figuring out how to celebrate. Susie thinks Mark Zuckerberg is soulless and has clones. Sarah reveals how much dog…
00:58:53 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
564: Pop-Tart Lies, Magnet Fishing, & Vienna's OnlyFans
Today we find out why a woman is pissed at Pop-Tarts, and decided to sue Kellogg's to get breakfast justice. Susie explains why there might be more to the lawsuit than just sugary breakfast rage. We …
01:09:09 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
563: Hippos are People, Kinky Crows, & Royal Love
Today we hear why Sarah wasn't really into spooky season as much this year, but don't worry, she's still a witch. She describes why her ex made her learn to play an instrument, but she continues to p…
01:08:53 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
562: Darth Vader's Babysitter, Temporary Tattoos, & "Tic"Tok
Today we discuss why male chefs are venerated, worshipped, and adored, while female chefs are hidden, required to be effortless, and see as instinctual rather than skilled. We discuss the three final…
01:32:48 |
Thu 28 Oct 2021
561: Take the Money, Feel Your Balls, & Naked Run
Today we realize we used to fat-shame ourselves in our early episodes, and we're relieved we have evolved a bit since then. Sarah describes a roller coaster in Japan that is leaving people w/ spinal …
00:59:24 |
Mon 25 Oct 2021
560: Chesty Chess Players, Public Shaming, & Toilet Romance
Today we hear about a woman suing GEICO for an STD she got. Sarah was shamed by her doctor over an STD test. We hear about a women's chess tournament that got a sponsorship that raised some eyebrows …
01:01:43 |
Thu 21 Oct 2021
559: Bumbling Romeo, Love on the Spectrum, & Tight Jeans
Today we get a recap of Sarah's trip to Colorado where she bit the bullet and joined a dating app. We hear about her date and why it would have been Susie's nightmare. Sarah talks about Love on the S…
00:57:20 |
Mon 18 Oct 2021
558: Nazi Lies, Cookie Tin Nostalgia, & Weight Loss Cult
Today we find out why Alanis Morisette is not happy about a documentary coming out about her life (that she participated in). We discuss multiple personality disorder, and why Sarah can relate. Susie…
02:02:41 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
557: Live, Laugh, Love, Primal Kink, & Bug Killer
Today we discuss "word art" and hear why Susie & Sarah are not into home decor that includes words. We are living, laughing, and loving, but we don't want it painted all of over our homes. Sarah disc…
00:57:06 |
Mon 11 Oct 2021
556: Accidental Sexism, Elvira's Protégée, & Milk Crate Challenge
Today we hear why Sarah is mad at ANOTHER retailer. Susie poses a query about a time when she was "accidentally sexist," and Sarah shows her why it's all about her own childhood. We reveal our most u…
01:00:21 |
Thu 07 Oct 2021
555: Subtle Bitch, Cactus Thief, & Video Game Life
Today we hear about Sarah's missing caterpillar, and hope for a day when it emerges in all its ugly moth glory. Susie realizes she's a huge bitch (not sure how this just occurred to her), but she's a…
01:00:09 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
554: Paralympic Scandal, Crispy Crunchy, & Tattoos for Tacos
Today we hear about a scandal where people faked intellectual disabilities to compete in the paralympics. We discuss why gay guys love gymnastics, and Sarah provides a comprehensive list for the reas…
01:09:17 |
Thu 30 Sep 2021
553: Challenge Auction, Foot Mystery, & Trauma Confrontation
Today we hear Susie's theory about why Sarah is especially charming, and how anyone can adopt her strategy for being charismatic. We reminisce about "auctions" in the Challenge house, and the strange…
01:20:55 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
552: LulaRich, Bird Genius, & Tongue Thrusting
Today we discuss the LulaRich documentary about Lularoe, MLM companies, and the intersection of capitalism and religion. Susie makes Sarah unfollow a famous "inspirational" person on Instagram. Susie…
01:01:19 |
Thu 23 Sep 2021
551: Van Gogh Immersion, Happy Elephant, & Bears on Trial
Today we find out why Sarah is in a zen period (maybe Susie's giggle phase brings Sarah peace?). We discuss an art installation Sarah went to, and why she loved it, but worries about the implications…
01:16:12 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
550: Scandalous Love, Death Row Debate, & Coney Island
Today we find out how Sarah's Amazon boycott and trail training are going. We get an update on the guy who married a doll, and apparently he's moved on with something very...hot. We discuss an ongoin…
01:04:32 |
Thu 16 Sep 2021
549: Smuckers, Coffee Cups, & Witchy Hot Takes
Today we find out why Susie has the giggles. Bad. And she and sarah have a disagreement about Smuckers jelly of all things. Sarah shares the history of the coffee cup lid, which was strangely an emot…
01:01:21 |
Mon 13 Sep 2021
548: Reality TV Consequences, Method Acting, & Natural Celebrity
Today we find out why Sarah's mom thought giving Sarah an all-liver diet would make her smart (and it kind of worked?). Susie and Sarah realize that reality tv had completely different outcomes for t…
00:59:55 |
Thu 09 Sep 2021
547: Getting Lucky, Creative Inspiration, & Horse Girl
Today we find out how to increase your creativity and create "moments of inspiration," and we're kind of annoyed about the advice. Sarah reveals why she is training for a 15K and Susie does not appro…
00:58:16 |
Mon 06 Sep 2021
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