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
387: Visions, Landlines, & Sleepovers
Today we give the sock industry (aka Big Sock) a piece of our minds. We discuss a documentary called Voyeur where a man peeps on the guests at his motel for 30 years. Hear our thoughts on Don't F*ck …
00:53:07 |
Mon 20 Jan 2020
386: Gay Mafia, Snowball Weapons, & Ok Boomer
Today we craft some theories about who is putting cowboy hats on pigeons. We discuss how the mafia has dropped their ban on gay members. A Wisconsin town banned snowballs, & we have some opinions on …
01:22:56 |
Mon 13 Jan 2020
385: Highs & Lows, Hen Den, & Human Libary
Find out Susie & Sarah's highs & lows from 2019. Sarah shares some of science's biggest developments last year. We find out why they might be building a "hen den" on the moon (or not). Susie gets cra…
00:57:51 |
Thu 09 Jan 2020
384: Hot Hand, Garbage Truck Love, & Caricatures
Today we find out Sarah's theory about why women love shoes & handbags. We hear how doing drugs helped Sarah love herself more. Susie & Sarah discuss their New Year's resolutions. We learn the scienc…
01:00:11 |
Mon 06 Jan 2020
383: Sarah's Nightmare, Personal Hell, & Animal Sounds
Today we find out why some animals are freakishly loud, & sperm whales are weird. We hear why Donald Duck might be a martian. Sarah reveals her recurring nightmare that raises a lot of questions abou…
00:53:39 |
Tue 31 Dec 2019
382: Useless Beauty, Perfect Art, & Ultramarathons
Today we find out about a girl in Mexico who wins ultramarathons, but doesn't seem happy about it. We find out why some beauty is useless & how beauty standards have changed. We learn what science cl…
00:57:35 |
Thu 19 Dec 2019
381: Tan Butts, Permafrost Puppy, & Morning Routines
Today we find out why Susie & Sarah are celebrating Howard Stern. Hear why some people are trying to catch some rays on their buttholes. We debate the virtues of being in an exercise biker gang. Susi…
01:00:59 |
Mon 16 Dec 2019
380: Say Yes To Drugs, Cancel Culture, & Deadly Dog
Today we're mad at another board game. Find out why people get stressed during the holidays. We debate a new anti-drug message that missed the mark. Susie is thinking about starting cocaine. We discu…
00:53:30 |
Thu 12 Dec 2019
379: Topless Stepmom, Picasso's Electrician, & Generation Wealth
Today we find out about a stepmom who got in trouble for walking around her house topless. Susie talks about Picasso's electrician who had acquired 200+ Picasso paintings, & now there's questions abo…
00:56:58 |
Mon 09 Dec 2019
378: Boyfriend Jeans, Revenge Porn, & Paris Syndrome
Today we discuss sexism in fashion, & whether "boyfriend jeans" are patriarchal. We find out the results of Sarah's "badass" poll. Hear why the term "revenge porn" is incorrect. Find out why Susie cu…
01:06:11 |
Thu 05 Dec 2019
377: Burger King, Sumo Sexism, & Marie Kondo Backlash
Today we hear why Susie went to a farm sanctuary, & is trying to limit her meat consumption, but then the convo devolves into a debate about the best burger. Hear what Taco Bell thinks you should do …
01:21:11 |
Mon 02 Dec 2019
376: Blurred Lines, Space Cookies, & Mustard Stain Theory
Today we hear the new lyrics to Baby, It's Cold Outside, & we have very strong opinions on them. We find out what Pharrel thinks about Blurred Lines now. We have a very strange bag of dicks mystery. …
01:21:11 |
Mon 25 Nov 2019
375: Mutinous Cat, Soap Opera Effect, & Dopamine Fasting
Today we find out what the response has been since Sarah announced her new man. Susie reveals the perfect pop song according to science. We find out whether boys & girls think about math the same. We…
01:00:09 |
Thu 21 Nov 2019
374: Sex Brain, Shark Dinner Parties, & Anxiety
Today we find out what happens when sex is on the brain. We commiserate about daylight savings & an unruly FedEx deliveryman. We discuss the T.I. scandal with his daughter's virginity. Sarah reveals …
01:02:06 |
Mon 18 Nov 2019
373: Joker, Pancake Brains, & Tooth Takeout
Today we discuss how Joker is inspiring Susie's research on criminals. We discuss an infuriating seminar where women were told their brains are smaller than men's. We hear about a doctor who was sell…
00:56:53 |
Thu 14 Nov 2019
372: Sexual Identity, Bullying, & Jesus Saves?
Today we discuss whether should still identify as queer even though she's only dating men. We find out why produce is sitting in warehouses for months before you eat it. Hear why Sarah was bullied in…
00:52:36 |
Mon 11 Nov 2019
371: Sarah's New Boo, Tell Me Who I Am, & Willful Ignorance
Today we hear about Sarah's new man, and why she's happier than ever. We learn where they met, and what they've been up to lately. Sarah reveals more science on why hugging makes life better. Susie h…
00:52:35 |
Thu 07 Nov 2019
370: Greatest Hits Clip Show & Commentary
It's here! Today we go through some of our (and your) favorite clips from the last four years. Hear Sarah cry about Moana. Reminisce about the time Susie got high on a minute amount of pot. Hear the …
01:10:17 |
Mon 04 Nov 2019
369: Magic Eye Mystery, Enneagram Tests, & Peeping Tom
Today we hear a spooky update to Sarah's obsession w/ lynx. We take the enneagram test and Susie is NOT into it. We find out the difference between narcissism & self-esteem. We hear how one stalker u…
00:54:53 |
Thu 31 Oct 2019
368: Linda Suspect, Mac-n-Cheese Man, & Jesus Shoes
Today we find out why Instagram might be the perfect fashion platform. We learn about a man who only eats mac-n-cheese. Susie reveals a strange mystery that might involve the occult & the reason some…
00:53:09 |
Mon 28 Oct 2019
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