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
367: Bloody Basement, Sarah's Superstition, & Skin Phone
Today we hear the science behind anxiety, & how to avoid it. We debate the recent controversy with Ellen & George W. Bush. Susie tells a story about a family whose basement was flooded w/ blood. Hear…
00:50:39 |
Thu 24 Oct 2019
366: Bingo Bandit, Wikipedia Women, & Appendix Nightmare
Today we find out about an unusual flavor of ice cream people are enjoying. We find out why kids are better humans than adults. We find out why Wikipedia is part of the patriarchy. Susie reveals why …
00:58:15 |
Mon 21 Oct 2019
365: Jigsaw Puzzles, State Fairs, & Mental Metaphors
Today we analyze Sarah's frequent rage at retailers. We find out about a man who is making a fortune (?) off of jigsaw puzzles. Susie reveals a shocking way people are getting sick thanks to state fa…
00:59:20 |
Thu 17 Oct 2019
364: Stevie Wonder Truthers, Clown Registry, & Ms. Monopoly
We discuss a hilarious conspiracy theory about Stevie Wonder. We learn a shocking statistic about veterinarians and dentists. Susie talks about a woman who quit her job to "spoil" her husband. We dis…
00:55:35 |
Mon 14 Oct 2019
363: Sexy Ladies, Laughter on Call, & Knuckle Sandwiches
Today we hear about Sarah's spooky October plans. We debunk the period syncing myth, & Sarah is not happy. Hear why you are probably not going to get arthritis no matter what your mom says. Susie des…
01:01:54 |
Thu 10 Oct 2019
362: Roller Coaster Woes, Crime Manuals, & Techno Parents
Today we learn a clever parent who figured out how to get his kids to text him back. We debate how amusement parks could innovate to keep our phones safe. We discuss why sexism is bad for men's menta…
01:32:06 |
Mon 07 Oct 2019
361: Dating Life, Wombat Poop, & Bystander Effect
Today we find out the latest on Sarah's dating life, we find out why she's pissed at a Kinko's manager, & she shares TMI about wombat poop. We find out why scientists are celebrating weird discoverie…
00:58:16 |
Thu 03 Oct 2019
360: Semen Explosion, Whale Songs, & Kink Quiz
Find out about an accident at a cow insemination plant that got sticky. Learn why Sarah is into "safe danger" & Susie is kinkier than she thought. Hear what animals in space teach us about morality. …
00:55:05 |
Mon 30 Sep 2019
359: Moving Corpses, Chess Diet, & Imaginary Friends
Today we get into a chilling discovery scientists made about corpses. Sarah talks about how climate change has revealed a dead body problem. Susie reveals why chess can causes weight loss, & how ches…
01:21:31 |
Thu 26 Sep 2019
358: Wife Swap, Dirty Dancing, & Freezer Burn
Today we delve deeper into the baseball players who switched lives, & we think we've figured out why it happened. We discuss the peculiarity of people who get married even though they're already chea…
00:57:11 |
Mon 23 Sep 2019
357: Rape Whistle, Happy Valley, & Library Love
Today we find out why Sarah cannot be trusted with a rape whistle, but it's more hilarious than it sounds. We debate whether people should wear leggings to the gym or if we should be more casual. We …
00:56:18 |
Thu 19 Sep 2019
356: Work Wives, Millionaire Matchmaker, & Predator's Glossary
Today we hear a list of phrases men use to describe women, & what they really mean. We debate the use of the phrase "work wife," & Sarah has very strong feelings about it. Hear about the "trolley pro…
00:59:41 |
Mon 16 Sep 2019
355: Nude Pics, Tinder Dating, & Designing Women
Today we debate whether a teacher should be fired for nude pics that were leaked. We find out what Sarah thinks of Tinder, & whether people recognize her from the show. Hear about a female ultramarat…
00:57:11 |
Thu 12 Sep 2019
354: Mystery Farting, Taxidermy, & Awkwardness
Today we discuss how a mystery fart can reveal your darkest prejudices (& it's hilarious). Hear about a crazy true crime tale from India's Most Wanted. Find out why advertisements can be brilliant, b…
01:19:28 |
Mon 09 Sep 2019
353: Space Crime, Broken Hearts, & Wisdom Teeth
Learn about the first crime committed in space, & how love makes fools of us all. Sarah discusses I Love You, Now Die, about a girl who encouraged her friend to commit suicide. Susie claims there is …
01:22:58 |
Thu 05 Sep 2019
352: Rotten Bananas, Stop Being Polite, & Charisma Tips
Today Sarah reacts to Johnny Bananas' tweet about her divorce. We celebrate a Heinz ketchup thief, who made good. Hear about a man who was living in the woods by sourcing a trash heap, & why it taugh…
00:57:12 |
Mon 02 Sep 2019
351: Rascals, Leisure World, & Expecting Triplets
Today we share more of our Nashville adventures including a litterbug that has Sarah worked up. Susie talks about a waterpark tragedy, & we mad about record chasers who sacrifice safety. Hear about a…
00:56:41 |
Thu 29 Aug 2019
350: Balloon ASMR, Fake Outrage, & Albert Einstein Scandal
Today we discuss an artist who went viral w/ his balloon popping videos. We talk about the helium shortage, & we have questions. We discuss outrage over fake problems on college campuses, & our theor…
01:18:23 |
Mon 26 Aug 2019
349: Food Tattoos, Empty Meditation, & Chock Full o' Nuts
Today we discuss Ed Sheeran's strange food tattoo, & Sarah reveals why her ex got a similar one. We hear about a woman whose in-laws might be trying to kill her. We discuss a study on unsolicited dic…
00:54:54 |
Thu 22 Aug 2019
348: Sex Cult, Catholic Cigarettes, & How Not To Be a Dick
Today we do a quick recap of our Nashville adventure, & all the crazy bachelorettes we spotted. Find out why Willie Nelson predicted Sarah's future. Hear about a strange criminal who might just be a …
00:55:51 |
Mon 19 Aug 2019
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