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
506: Morbid Curiosity, Therapy, & Sound of Metal
Today we found out about a "scary" tunnel near Sarah's home, and cracked the case on why she's afraid of it (and it's hilarious). Sarah describes a study done on conversations that determined that ev…
00:58:28 |
Mon 05 Apr 2021
505: Roller Coaster Love, Instagram Face, & Mermaids
Today we hear about Sarah's disastrous moving experience, but celebrate her new home. We find out if she still believes mermaids exist. We discuss a woman who has found love...with a roller coaster, …
00:58:00 |
Thu 01 Apr 2021
504: Smelly Phones, Bird Tragedy, & Creepy Clown Motel
Today we find out about a documentary that makes you nostalgic for the 90s, but realize how things have improved for mental health concerns. We talk about the Allen v. Farrow documentary, & why our s…
00:59:26 |
Mon 29 Mar 2021
503: Confessionals, Grounding, & Shut Mouths
Today we discuss Sarah's vulnerability, and why she thinks she's able to open up like she does. We hear why Susie grew up in a sharing culture too, but somehow didn't learn how to be vulnerable. Sara…
00:56:47 |
Thu 25 Mar 2021
502: Beer Witches, Dying Dreams, & Imposter Syndrome
Today we find out how Larry David prevented a man from being wrongfully convicted of murder. Susie describes how women used to be the beer brewers until they were accused of being witches. We learn w…
00:59:02 |
Mon 22 Mar 2021
501: Broken Hearts, Floating, & Regrets
Today Sarah shares the story of her breakup, and explains why she wouldn't change the past year regardless. We find out the advice she's been getting from well-meaning people, and laugh about how Sus…
01:00:23 |
Thu 18 Mar 2021
500: We've Only Just Begun--500th Episode Celebration!
Today's the day! Our 500th episode is here, and we are SOOO thankful! What a special achievement, and we couldn't have done it without you! To celebrate, Sarah made a Best of the Worst Tournament of …
01:16:56 |
Mon 15 Mar 2021
499: Crocodile Hunter, Paranormal Challenge, & Art Scandal
Today we find out why mother nature is a sneaky bitch, and you should be careful about your resolutions. Sarah reveals why she is "grounding" herself. Susie describes an incident on Road Rules that w…
00:53:31 |
Thu 11 Mar 2021
498: Lucid Dreams, Telephone Cat, & Loneliness
Today we find out why Sarah is living the Pura Vida, but getting there wasn't easy. We hear how lucid dreamers are able to do math problems in their sleep. We learn about an experiment that turned a …
00:54:30 |
Mon 08 Mar 2021
497: Teacher's Pet, Scream Mystery, & Pole-Dancing Doctor
Today we hear why Sarah has always been teacher's pet, and Susie has, of course, not ever been a teacher's pet. We find out why there is a mystery inscription on Edvard Munch's Scream, and we learn w…
00:53:53 |
Thu 04 Mar 2021
496: Coochie Finger, Crazy Lawsuits, & Missing Sex Doll
Today we find out about the mysterious disappearance of a sex doll. We debate what could've happened to the pretend girlfriend. Sarah reveals who made the original butt plug, and how it was marketed.…
00:53:00 |
Mon 01 Mar 2021
495: Reality TV Kids, Alphabets, & Dead Presidents
Today we revisit the Framing Britney documentary and the reason society loathes beautiful women. We discuss the doxxing of a paramedic who had an OnlyFans account. Susie describes the strangest TEDTa…
01:20:43 |
Thu 25 Feb 2021
494: Playboy Bunnies, Mt. Everest Rage, & Free Britney
Today we find out about Sarah's secret art collection. Susie discusses life at the Playboy Mansion, and why it's not all it's cracked up to be. We discuss the complexities of paparazzi, fame, and men…
00:53:42 |
Mon 22 Feb 2021
493: Gorilla Glue, Dental Secrets, & Face Yoga
Today we find out why one thing is still coming between Susie & Sarah. Hear about the woman who mistook Gorilla Glue for hair gel, & it did not end well. Sarah reveals how dentists know you are sexua…
00:52:09 |
Thu 18 Feb 2021
492: Predator Detection, History of Sex Dolls, & Vajankles
Today we find out why Sarah wants to get to know Rhen better, and she thinks everyone should "interview" their partners. We find out why you should trust your gut when it comes to creeps and predator…
00:55:08 |
Mon 15 Feb 2021
491: Magic of Smell, Recipe Racism, & Spam Call Ethics
Today we discuss the passing of Dustin Diamond aka Screech from Saved By the Bell, and how his career had difficulties and trauma. Susie tells us amazing facts about the ways humans smell, how we're …
00:55:15 |
Thu 11 Feb 2021
490: The Aristocrats, Robot Voices, & Lesbian Bars
Today we find out why the Pixar documentary did not sit right with Susie, but a new one helped her see the light at the end of the patriarchal tunnel. We talk about why comedy is so male-dominated, a…
01:13:21 |
Mon 08 Feb 2021
489: Ghost Stories, Baby Bust, & American Skin
Today we get an update on the ghost in Susie's house, and Sarah gives advice on how to make friends with her? We hear about signs from the dead, and how to watch for them. We discuss the surprising s…
00:56:06 |
Thu 04 Feb 2021
488: Some Kind of Heaven, Aging Goths, & Dream Jobs
Today we hear why Susie's mom is fine with the Biden situation--for now. We debate whether it's strange for kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart to be on Masked Singer. Susie talks about a cool study …
00:51:16 |
Mon 01 Feb 2021
487: Promising Young Woman, Ugly Americans, & Swear Words
Today we hear why Susie & Sarah get embarrassed by music. Sarah gets emotional about the movie Promising Young Woman, and learn why the movie gets it right about sexual assault. We find out the histo…
01:16:30 |
Thu 28 Jan 2021
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