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
825: Muppet Movie, Clam Diggers, & Bongo Justice
Sarah's breakup has gotten dirty, and Susie is livid. Thoughts and prayers to that man. We discuss the Jim Henson Idea Man documentary, the price of changing the world and what you lose if you're amb…
01:01:21 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
824: Stingray Scandal, Tony Danza, & Internet in the Wild
Sarah is in the "carpentry" era of her single lifestyle, and she's whipping up a coffee table. We learn how to spot overpriced furniture. Sarah is in mourning over the "pregnant" stingray who is myst…
01:03:12 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
823: Green Flags, Zookeepers, & Dance with the Devil
Sarah wants to thank all the lesbians and allies for welcoming her back into the fold. She explains why she thinks she's following in her grandma's power lez footsteps. We hear about "green flags" wo…
01:01:07 |
Thu 20 Jun 2024
822: Banksy Museum, What's Your Sign, & Slap Fighting
There's a new Banksy museum in New York that has not been approved by the artist, but if he were to sue them he might reveal his closely guarded anonymity, and we are delighted that someone might bea…
01:00:32 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
821: Serenity Prayer, Dangerous Energy, & Atomic Priesthood
You asked for personal stuff, so we're giving it to you. Hear how Sarah is dealing with the hysterectomy aftermath and accepting she won't bear children. We discuss the idea of a meritocracy and the …
01:02:24 |
Thu 13 Jun 2024
820: Cheese Addiction, Fake Canadians, & Hug Rights
We get an update on MouseGate 2024, and hear why Sarah left it "in God's hands." Susie says snakes on an island off of Los Angeles are getting aggressive and are proving Darwin wrong. A woman went to…
01:01:30 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
819: Mouse House, Puppy Dog Eyes, & Dinosaur Wings
It's an animal-themed episode for better or for WAY worse. Sarah reports on a new dinosaur fossil discovered in silica, which preserved its strange, patchy feathers and scaly skin, but made her wonde…
01:04:03 |
Thu 06 Jun 2024
818: Ashley Madison, Diss Tracks, & Near Death Experiences
Sarah is thriving and we're here for it! She even joined a special club of like-minded people, and it's kind of hilarious, but also awesome. We talk about the Ashley Madison dating site for married p…
01:42:24 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
817: Broken Noses, Hungry Judges, & Handwriting Memories
Sarah has big news, and we're so excited for her next chapter. She's growing up, making moves, and being committed. We discuss the Westminster Kennel Dog Show and the amazing dogs and their quirky ow…
01:04:23 |
Thu 30 May 2024
816: Furries, Liars, and Not Safe For Work
Susie wants to understand the allure of furries. Is this costumed situation kinky or innocuous (just the fur, baby!)? And would you be ok with your college professor doing his lectures in a full cost…
01:03:12 |
Mon 27 May 2024
815: Single Sarah, Musical Death, & Northern Lights
Sarah is a single lady again, and she wanted to share what happened, how she's feeling, and why she's, you guessed it, optimistic. Susie just wants to make sure Sarah gets custody of all of her elect…
01:10:11 |
Thu 23 May 2024
814: Jerry Lee Lewis, Conjoined Twins, & Psychopath Kids
You spoke, we listened--you said you wanted more personal stories, so we're doing our best! Hear why Susie's eyeballs are mid and Sarah's on a tropical vacation. Susie talks about Jerry Lee Lewis, wh…
01:04:50 |
Mon 20 May 2024
813: Fears for Tears, Mona Lisa's Eyes, & Dementia Identity
Three cheers for lesbian weddings, and fingers crossed Sarah gets to have one someday. The Louvre is moving the Mona Lisa to the basement and now we want to know what the fuss is about her anyway. We…
01:01:48 |
Thu 16 May 2024
812: Stuffed Animals, Charlie Chaplin, & Titanic Grit
Sarah has the Little League World Series fever, but really she just loves that they hug each other. Susie isn't so sure about all this touchy feely stuff, and is startled by the stats on the number o…
01:05:16 |
Mon 13 May 2024
811: Schrodinger's Cat, Fake Vegetables, & Microfeminism
Sarah explains why latino families are happier about lending money and giving gifts to their family members, but Susie says cranky families are pretty fun too. Botanists want you to know there's no s…
01:04:20 |
Thu 09 May 2024
810: Hospital Beeps, North Korean Jeans, & Dog Hotels
We talk about the gallery employee who surreptitiously hung up his own art and got fired as a result. Susie makes a confession about The Jinx that has us questioning her mental acuity. We discuss a d…
01:01:42 |
Mon 06 May 2024
809: Disney Adults, B Movement, & Snoop Dogg's Promise
Sarah says we need to amend Marie Kondo's guide for decluttering by reminding people of the responsibilities of possession ownership. We hear why Inside Out 2 is committed to representing the interio…
01:00:04 |
Thu 02 May 2024
808: Orthotics, Bluey, & Space Junk
Sarah wants to get her groove back, so she got some brand new...custom, orthotic insoles. Ma'am wants to get her groove back sensibly, in comfortable, menopausal shoes. Susie talks about the new seas…
01:03:03 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
807: Men Behaving Badly, Hip Hop Dance, & Art Heist
Sarah had an unusual live comedy experience at the Demetri Martin special taping, and it took her back to her Real World days. She claims she did badly in her hip hop dance class despite being in the…
00:58:54 |
Thu 25 Apr 2024
806: Cold Plunge, Good Grief, & Blair Witch Project
Susie wants Sarah to have a Costa Rican tropical getaway, and Sarah agrees, but she is also thinking of going fly fishing and doing cold plunges, so this could go downhill fast. We talk about Charles…
01:02:54 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
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