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
267: Fake Cheerleader, Fat Bear Week, & Fear of Snakes
Sarah starts the show w/ a correction to her previous bee story, & it involves a booty dance. We debate whether we'd rather get bit by a snake or get squeezed to death. We learn of a middle-aged woma…
01:22:49 |
Mon 29 Oct 2018
266: Selfie Dangers, History of Brand Logos, & Scandalous Pregnancy
Today we're talking about a physicist who had to sell his Nobel Prize to pay his medical bills. Susie reveals the disturbing story of the world's youngest mom. We debate the Banksy art prank and what…
01:07:23 |
Thu 25 Oct 2018
265: Twins, Buried Treasure, & That's What She Said
Today Sarah finally delivers on the goat pics she's been promising for weeks. We discuss why Susie might be on the Homeland Security watch list. Hear about Twinsburg, & the things that make twins spe…
01:02:52 |
Mon 22 Oct 2018
264: Disney's Hero Dads, Free the Nipple & Living Mas
Today we find out what petty hill Sarah is willing to die on & Susie shares shocking football info about her life. We learn the woman behind crossword puzzles & why adjectives are more complicated th…
00:55:15 |
Thu 18 Oct 2018
263: Cat Grooming, Weed 101, & Service w/ a Smile
Today is one of those episodes you can't miss. Sarah talks about grooming cat butts & why she's afraid of car washs. Hear why movie theaters are getting super fancy. Susie talks about a woman who fou…
00:54:02 |
Mon 15 Oct 2018
262: Identical Strangers, Most Shocking Story Ever, & Smog Rings
Today we discuss the documentary Three Identical Strangers (and we try not to spoil anything), & why it's a must-see film. We hear about a boy raised as a girl after a botched circumcision. We talk a…
00:59:38 |
Thu 11 Oct 2018
261: Psychopath Test, DIY Halloween, & Scandals
Today begins with Sarah venting about Halloween stores, & how they're ruining the fun of the holiday. Susie rants about football anthems being sexist. Sarah shares a crazy story about goats being air…
01:09:00 |
Mon 08 Oct 2018
260: Spicy Nightmare, Dumpster Professor, & Global Hygiene
Today we celebrate the fact that millennials are lowering the divorce rate. Sarah discusses an intriguing show that got her thinking about reality TV. Susie talks about showering around the world. We…
01:02:36 |
Thu 04 Oct 2018
259: Hip Hop Shakespeare, Female Anatomy, & Survival Tips
Today we celebrate the Fall season & get basic w/ a discussion on Pumpkin Spice Lattes. We find out that college students aren't absentee voting for the craziest reason ever. We learn why city life i…
01:11:46 |
Mon 01 Oct 2018
258: Dolphin Erotica, Breakfast Buffets, & Wine Diet
Today we find out why people of color don't wear sunscreen, why they should, & why the industry needs to do better. We discuss the viral video of the man shaving on the subway. Susie talks about a wo…
01:05:09 |
Thu 27 Sep 2018
257: Dr. Death, Drag Queens, & Double Standards
Today we're talking about people on phone calls in public, & why it annoys us so bad. Sarah describes her latest podcast obsession, Dr. Death, & we're reminded that you gotta be smarter than your doc…
01:04:17 |
Mon 24 Sep 2018
256: Hangman, Love on an Airplane, & Brad Pitt Psychoanalysis
Today we celebrate the comeback of Michael Jackson's white Thriller suit, we find out about a stupid burglar, and we learn how to teach kids sharing (& it's not how you might think). We find out abou…
01:00:37 |
Thu 20 Sep 2018
255: Kindergarten Pole-Dancer, Mystery Flavors, & Witchy Women
Today we discuss the latest fashion trends, & why Balenciega has Sarah all worked up. She describes a fire-related premonition she had, & why she was mad at the man at her "new moon party." We hear a…
01:05:10 |
Mon 17 Sep 2018
254: Don't Call It A Comeback, Bee Cops, & Feminist Barbie
Today's episode includes an awesome story about an Etsy seller who is changing her products to inspire girls. We find out that Barbie is now a woke women with a vlog inspiring girls to stop saying so…
00:57:02 |
Thu 13 Sep 2018
253: Dine & Dash Justice, Science of Fear, & Sarah's Bungee Ban
Today we hear about squirrel population being solved w/ birth control. Susie is psyched about Olive Garden's Pasta Pass. We discuss patriarchy of the thermostat. Susie explains the science of fear, &…
00:57:15 |
Mon 10 Sep 2018
252: Love Island, Hometown Discrimination, & Close-up Magic
Today we find out why where you were born affects how much you'll earn--even if you don't live there anymore. We hear about a Swedish preschool that reverses how boys & girls are treated, & how it af…
00:56:15 |
Thu 06 Sep 2018
251: Love Masters & Disasters, Alpaca Doritos, & Farting Security Guard
Today we hear about a "catastrophic failure" at a fertility clinic, which gets us down, but then we hear a white wine emoji might be on the horizon. Susie describes the 2 kind of relationships there …
00:56:41 |
Mon 03 Sep 2018
250: Trivial Pursuit, Tinder Scam, & Tupperware
Today we discuss the change to the animal cracker packaging, & why people were outraged. We discuss a Tinder scam, & debate whether it was empowering for women or just gross. Hear about a toy made fo…
00:56:14 |
Thu 30 Aug 2018
249: Celebrity Urban Legends, Promiscuous Penguins, & Tantric Sex
Today we realize we're super old, and would rather be in bed early than go to the VMAs. We debate the virtues of Cardi B, learn about penguins at the zoo who need paternity testing, & talk about how …
01:03:13 |
Mon 27 Aug 2018
248: Four Loco, Cheerleader Effect, & Disney Princess Science
Today we discuss the science of why Disney Princesses started looking more like babies over time, & why other cartoon characters have adopted the same look. Sarah rants about her latest emoji problem…
01:12:50 |
Thu 23 Aug 2018
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