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
- 947
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
186: Food Swamps, Yogurtland Boycott, & The Jewish Woman Who Tried Bacon
Susie talks about a 90-year-old Jewish lady who tried bacon for the first time, and how her experience revealed the way the Internet can affect people's religious faith. Find out why Sarah is boycott…
01:06:54 |
Mon 15 Jan 2018
185: Villains, Subway, & The Science of Gratitude
We start the show with a discussion on the Golden Globes, and Sarah reveals the "petty" moment that she thought was hilarious. They discuss the "blackout" with all the women wearing black, Oprah's sp…
00:49:59 |
Thu 11 Jan 2018
184: Prison Food, Burping Astronauts, & InstaPot Madness
We kick things off with terrible info on women CEOs and women in comedy. We learn about the food in space and why it's not just the freeze-dried ice cream anymore. Sarah claims there are tapeworms in…
00:47:47 |
Mon 08 Jan 2018
183: Susie's Accident, Death of a Thrill-Seeker, & Deadly Animals
Susie had a car crash recently, so she talks about how it happened, and why her reaction to it was a little weird. They talk about Sarah's trip to New York, how she showed off her art knowledge, and …
00:57:28 |
Thu 04 Jan 2018
182: Sarah's Ghost, Our Biggest Fears, & Invisible Nannies
Today we discuss why nannies are invisible on Instagram, and whether we should share more or less on social media. Sarah reveals why she thinks her grandmother is haunting her. We learn about a servi…
01:03:04 |
Thu 28 Dec 2017
181: The Magic of Guacamole, Science of Gift Giving, & a Fast Food Funeral
Sarah begins the show with a discussion about her passion for Christmas decorations (and Susie had to break the news that Sarah's tree is probably dead). They discuss tricks on how to buy better Chri…
00:50:37 |
Mon 18 Dec 2017
180: Lifestyles of the Weird & Wacky--Murder, Marriage, & Death
Today we revitalize our Weird & Wacky series, and we discuss Hunt-A-Killer mystery boxes, a woman marrying her chandelier, and a Coffin Club. Hear about people who have "spite houses" just to get rev…
00:47:29 |
Thu 14 Dec 2017
179: Stop Being Polite, Tonya Harding, & Penis Transplants
Sarah got a new dog and Susie thinks it's like the Duggars having another kid. Hear about the craziness that is penis transplants, the man with the Do Not Resuscitate tattoo, and the man with socks s…
00:57:36 |
Mon 11 Dec 2017
178: The Butterfly Effect, Shoes in the House, & Irish Accents
Susie is sick today, so she sounds extra sultry. We debate whether people should wear shoes in the house, why people in Canada don't do it, and Susie's theory about how relates to wealth. Sarah revea…
00:46:50 |
Thu 07 Dec 2017
177: The Combover Mystery, Cheesecake "Factor", & Sarah's Real World Audition
We begin with an earnest discussion about whether men with combovers are mentally ill, and why bald is beautiful. We debate the value of Roman numerals. We talk about the hilarity of Sarah's Real Wor…
00:57:44 |
Mon 04 Dec 2017
176: Royal Engagement, The Business of Sex, & The Headless Chicken
We start the show with a conversation on the royal engagement of Harry and Meghan Markle. Susie discusses an article she read about a family who makes sex toys, and how the industry has changed over …
00:55:52 |
Thu 30 Nov 2017
175: Welcome to the Real World (& The Challenge)
Every once in a while we like to satisfy your craving for some behind-the-scenes insight into your favorite guilty pleasure. In this episode, we answer questions you submitted via Facebook and email.…
01:02:43 |
Mon 27 Nov 2017
174: Child Prodigies, Modest Fashion, & Mobile Homes
Tiffany's came out with a line of "everyday objects" including a tin can that they're charging thousands of dollars for, and we can't get over it. We discuss how modesty is in fashion, and why women …
00:49:30 |
Thu 23 Nov 2017
173: Silent Twins, Stylish Old People, & Sarah's Injury
Ever wonder why older folks refuse to wear hearing aids? We take a fascinating look into the lives of the elderly, and find out why businesses don't know how to deal with their needs/wants. We learn …
01:18:05 |
Mon 20 Nov 2017
172: Haunted Dolls, Jeopardy, & Predicting the Future
Halloween might be over, but we're still getting spooky talking about haunted dolls for sale on eBay, and why humans kind of like to be scared. We find out about a fascinating study done that shows w…
00:49:50 |
Thu 16 Nov 2017
171: Death in the Air, Diamond Deals, & Doping Dogs
Today we discuss aging and whether we see the truth when we look in the mirror. Susie reveals the truth about diamond shopping, and why when you shop at the fancy places you're paying tons more money…
01:06:11 |
Mon 13 Nov 2017
170: The Tragedy of Winnie the Pooh, Millennial Spirituality, & Burger King Bullying
Today we find out about the dark story behind Winnie the Pooh, and how something that brought joy to so many tore apart the author's family. We discuss Burger King's attempt to stamp out bullying wit…
00:48:42 |
Thu 09 Nov 2017
169: The Importance of Emojis, Shakespeare, & Sarah's Theory
Today's episode is filled with awesomeness. Susie shares how emojis came to be, how new ones gets added, and why one woman is fighting for a blue ballet flat emoji. They then discuss Shakespeare, and…
00:49:11 |
Mon 06 Nov 2017
168: Confessions of Ronald McDonald, Sexist Scrabble, & Girls in the Boy Scouts
Today we dive into the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and agree with Howard Stern that no one wants to see penis. We talk about some recent scholarship about food that was redacted, and why academia is a …
00:43:42 |
Thu 02 Nov 2017
167: 90s Kids for Life, Naughty Animals, & the Fajita Bandit
It is hot as a mojo in our studio, but Sarah came prancing in with knee-high suede boots. It led to a discussion about 90s fashion, rompers, and debating whether Sarah could pull off a mini-backpack.…
00:43:00 |
Mon 30 Oct 2017
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