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
287: Temper Tantrums, Sweet Revenge, & Doorbell Licking
Today we talk about why kids throw tantrums, & how it applies to all of us (but especially if you've ever done a Challenge). We are outraged about a woman who was assaulted while in a vegetative stat…
01:02:03 |
Mon 14 Jan 2019
286: Sarah's Rant, Glitter Bomb, & High Drama
Today Sarah is worked up about a man who did work at her house, & she had to "stop being polite." Susie gives the scoop on glitter, & we find out there's more to it than you'd think. We debate DNA ki…
01:03:32 |
Thu 10 Jan 2019
285: Kissing, Boobs, & Worst Movie Ever
Today we discuss a device that lets you kiss someone through your phone (& why it's disgusting). We find out theories on why we have boobs. Susie talks about a scandal involving Hershey's kisses, & S…
01:02:37 |
Mon 07 Jan 2019
284: Year of Babies, Viral Hoax, & Perfect Inventions
Find out why Sarah thinks this year is going to bring her a baby girl. We discuss our plans for 2019. Sarah vents about a new parenting trend she's observed, & why she had to get involved recently. S…
00:58:21 |
Thu 03 Jan 2019
283: Sarah Predicts the Future, Auto-Tune, & Millennial Pictures
Today we talk about Christmas again even though Christmas is over. Hear how Sarah found out she was getting undies from her husband. Susie is watching a true crime documentary called The Innocent Man…
01:00:12 |
Thu 27 Dec 2018
282: Bear Repellent, Amish Phones, & Twerking Soccer Player
Susie shares how she got lucky with an errant order, & why she's conflicted about the ethics of keeping the freebie. We find out why a robot sprayed bear repellent in an Amazon factory. We learn why …
00:51:57 |
Thu 20 Dec 2018
281: Personality Types, Out of Body Experience, & Skeleton Boots
Today we discuss Sarah's super fancy experience in Disneyland's Club 33 (& she now needs a special cushion for her purse). We learn about Frankie Muniz's alleged amnesia situation, & why he can't rem…
00:58:50 |
Mon 17 Dec 2018
280: Shark Tank Therapy, Cannibal Couple, & Sarah's BDE
Today we find out what 4 things Kate Middleton keeps in her handbag. We hear why some people think millennials don't eat tuna--and it makes no sense. Susie talks about Russian cannibals, & why we all…
01:19:00 |
Thu 13 Dec 2018
279: Sarah's Guilt, Cyber Flashing, & Mandatory Hugs
Today Sarah reveals why she has a guilty conscience. Susie explains how people can "flash" you through your phone, & what's being done about it. We discuss people who watch porn at Starbucks, how to …
01:02:41 |
Mon 10 Dec 2018
278: Sex Recession, Creepy Motel, & Dead Body Cookies
Today we start by hearing what gives life meaning according to Americans. We hear why Sarah thinks there's a conspiracy with This Is Us commercials. Sarah watched a creepy documentary about a motel o…
01:05:14 |
Thu 06 Dec 2018
277: Smash Cakes, Male Nudity, & Giving Birth Around the World
Hear about a bakery that makes a cake especially for divorces, & find out why Susie is pissed (again) about baby showers. We learn about a bizarre trend of adult smash cake photo shoots, & we are not…
01:04:53 |
Mon 03 Dec 2018
276: Sarah's Spaceship, Living Underground, & Love Languages
Today we find out why Christmas music is literally making you crazy. We discuss love languages, & express our love for the hot duck swimming in Central Park. We find out the science of the placebo ef…
01:01:08 |
Thu 29 Nov 2018
275: Stolen Penises, Lady Luck, & Birth in Space
Today we discuss a cornucopia of topics. We begin with a discussion on insomnia & underwear. Find out why scientists argue that siblings are the most important relationship in your life. We discuss a…
01:08:00 |
Mon 26 Nov 2018
274: Fire Alarms, Yoga Pants, & Bookworm Assault
Happy Thanksgiving to all our American listeners! Today we talk about gratitude--& we're thankful for you. We learn about a study on fire alarms, & we can't believe how long it's taken for the result…
01:04:35 |
Thu 22 Nov 2018
273: Measuring Body Parts, Couples Code, & Instagram Saved Poetry
We learn what to not say when you're talking to someone who's suffered loss. Susie talks about the importance of street names. We debate whether dogs hate our phones. Sarah provides life hacks on mea…
01:06:44 |
Mon 19 Nov 2018
272: Pet Peeves, Marrying for Love, & Humanization of Dogs
Today we talk about the huge list of pet peeves our listeners submitted. Susie talks about why women's shoes are uncomfortable (patriarchy). Sarah shares tales from her friend's game night. We learn …
01:04:59 |
Thu 15 Nov 2018
271: Sarah's Insane Story, Death at Disney, & Chastity Belts
Sarah kicks off the show with insane story where she had to fight crime. Susie talks about what happens when people choose to have their ashes scattered at Disney parks. We find out 40 terms you shou…
01:17:53 |
Mon 12 Nov 2018
270: Something's Fishy, Horror Movies, & Kendall Jenner
Today we talk about the "final girl" movie trope, & why it's so common in horror films. We discuss Netflix & how it tracks your viewing (by race?). We debate the recent Kendall Jenner cultural approp…
01:04:48 |
Thu 08 Nov 2018
269: Catchphrases, Pizza Everyday, & October Babies
We heard from our listeners & found out what our "catchphrases" are that you all enjoy. Sarah shares what happens to your brain when you read. Susie talks about Steve Jobs & "do-over dads" & how stra…
00:59:12 |
Mon 05 Nov 2018
268: Man-Sized Kleenex, Family Dysfunction, & 20 Questions
Today we talk about how the birthday cake candle tradition is absurd, & we have a solution. We discuss a horrifying story of a shackled woman who rang a doorbell, & the madness that ensued. Sarah sha…
01:03:34 |
Thu 01 Nov 2018
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