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
146: Fantasies, Body Positivity, & Gender in Sports
Today we are exploring the mysterious world of asexuality, and learning about excites people who claim no attraction to men or women. We also delve into the complicated issue of gender and competitio…
00:50:19 |
Thu 17 Aug 2017
145: Missing White Women, Catfights on the Challenge, & Curvy Wives
Today's show took a very female point of view. We start with a discussion about Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped at knifepoint many years ago. She lived with her captors for 9 months before being r…
00:45:06 |
Mon 14 Aug 2017
144: Popular Porn, Astrology, & Ouija Board Science
Today we talk about the popular porn searches over the years, and why they change year-to-year. We also find out (whether we like it or not) why Sarah is not into creampie videos. We hear about the h…
00:49:20 |
Thu 10 Aug 2017
143: Magical Scandal, Failed Romance, & World of Pigeons
Today we are discussing a scandal that is rocking the world of magic. Apparently a magician is trying to steal the tricks from another magician. We discuss intellectual property and patents, and why …
00:59:35 |
Mon 07 Aug 2017
142: Gay Speak, Psychic Baby Predictions, & Money Buying Happiness
Sarah recently watched the film "Do I Sound Gay" about the history, origins, and motivations behind the way gay men (in particular) talk. Is the "gay voice" even a thing, an affectation, or something…
00:43:42 |
Thu 03 Aug 2017
141: Donkey Sauce, Challenge List Debate, & Crazy News
Today's show is a mish-mash of so many topics. We start by talking about Susie's obsession with Guy Fieri's donkey sauce (this is not a double entendre). We then talk about if we were Chopped baskets…
00:50:09 |
Mon 31 Jul 2017
140: R.Kelly's Sex Cult, Bachelor in Paradise Update, & Beyonce Outrage
This episode covers so much! We start with a discussion on the Bachelor in Paradise returning, and the reaction people have about the controversial trailer. We then discuss the disturbing allegations…
00:52:15 |
Thu 27 Jul 2017
139: Adrenaline, Accusations, Advice, & Anatomically-Correct Dolls
Hear about our trapeze lesson, and why Sarah is the quintessential adrenaline junkie (and how annoying it is to Susie). We answer a query from a listener who was accused of being a racist. We offer o…
00:55:24 |
Mon 24 Jul 2017
138: Celebrities & Reality Stars in Trouble w/ the Law
We noticed a few celebs and reality stars getting in trouble with the law. We discuss some of our favorite reality mugshots, arrests, and bad PR. Plus, we talk about some major celebs like Tiger Wood…
00:54:53 |
Thu 20 Jul 2017
137: Twitter Beefs, Bullying, & Reality TV
We've been noticing a lot of cast members beefing on social media, and a lot of bullying on reality TV. Perhaps this is nothing new, but we felt there was a trend happening. We talk about the idea of…
00:40:37 |
Mon 17 Jul 2017
136: Teen Mom, Rob Kardashian, & Other Scandals
Hear our thoughts on the recent Teen Mom incident where a cast member was driving under the influence of Xanax. We talk about whether producers should have aired the footage of him driving in that st…
00:49:34 |
Thu 13 Jul 2017
135: Stripper Classes, Sexuality, & Seduction
Sarah went to a stripping class, and now she wants to talk about it. Settle in for some seriously sexy time. We find out about Sarah's love-making playlist, and some suggestions for late night loving…
01:03:16 |
Mon 10 Jul 2017
134: High School Memories, Reunions, & Mascots
Today is a trip down memory lane to high school days. We talk about why Susie (Twitter @susie_meister) and Sarah (Twitter: @imsarahrice) had two totally different experiences, and what was going on i…
00:50:02 |
Thu 06 Jul 2017
133: Tattoos--Fails, Regrets, Trends, & Meaning
This episode is all about tattoos. Sarah talks about her extensive ink, the meaning behind some of her tats, and the ones she'd rather forget. We talk about tattoo fails, trends, and bad choices. Sar…
00:58:02 |
Thu 29 Jun 2017
132: We Answer Your Questions: Listener Call-in & Advice
You asked, we answered. We are giving advice to our listeners. We hear from one listener who wants to know how to meet new people since she moved to a new city. We hear from a mom who struggles with …
00:50:54 |
Mon 26 Jun 2017
131: Bachelor in Paradise Update & Interview w/ Reality Steve
Today we go in greater depth about the Bachelor in Paradise situation in light of the recent news that Warner Bros has completed their investigation and found no crime took place. We also talk to Rea…
01:14:41 |
Thu 22 Jun 2017
130: Bachelor in Paradise Scandal, Sexting, & Sextortion
Today we dive into the news about Bachelor in Paradise shutting down production, and our thoughts about the fallout. We also discuss other headlines that made our wheels turn. Sarah talks about sexto…
00:49:21 |
Mon 19 Jun 2017
129: Fame, TMZ, & Life After Reality TV w/ Guest Robinne Lee
Today we look at the weird world of celebrity and fame. We explore the gossip industry and examine the history of TMZ (which is actually really fascinating!). We talk about how violating it can be to…
01:10:18 |
Thu 15 Jun 2017
128: The Keepers, Catholic Church, & Interview w/ Filmmaker Ryan White
Today we discuss the hit Netflix docu-series, The Keepers, which details the unsolved murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik and sexual abuse allegations at the school where she taught. Our conversation is in…
00:46:27 |
Mon 12 Jun 2017
127: Hot Topics--Body Shaming, Cultural Appropriation, & Abortion
Sarah is back from Peru and ready for some hot topics. We discuss whether some Portland burrito-makers are guilty of cultural appropriation. Then we tackle the controversy about a high-schooler who i…
00:54:16 |
Thu 08 Jun 2017
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