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The Brain Candy Podcast

Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice AMFTthebraincandypodcast.com

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.

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Episodes

300: Survivor's Sexism, Reality TV Sounds, & Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club

Today we discuss why we changed our hair after being on TV, & why we didn't like being recognized. We talk about a study on Survivor, & why some think the show is sexist. We find out what the most annoying sound in reality tv is & how it came to be. We discuss how prizes are given out on Road Rules. Plus, we discuss Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club, & Sarah's theory on why Lindsay is a bully. Plus, find out how much money Karl Lagerfield gave to his cat. Listen to more podcasts like th...

Feb 28, 201959 minEp. 300

299: Sarah's Birthday, Topless Laws, & Getting High

Today we find out why Sarah has a good feeling about her birthday. We discuss a strange statue of a US President w/o his shirt. Susie talks about a law that forbids women from showing their nipples. We talk about how water bottles have become a strange status symbol, we debate "luxury" weed products (& why Sarah hates them). Plus, find out the history of babysitting, why dolphins are getting high, & we debate whether nail polish for your teeth should be a thing. Listen to more podcasts l...

Feb 25, 201959 minEp. 299

298: Inside the Challenge: Your Questions Answered Part 2

We are continuing our discussion about the Challenge, & answering your questions about the show. We discuss how religion is handled on set, & whether any cast members have openly practiced their faith during filming. We talk about the inspiration behind some of the games, why some of the stunts aren't as bad as they seem (& others are worse). We debate whether things really are more dramatic now, & we discuss who has fake rivalries. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wave...

Feb 21, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 298

297: Racist Fashion, Rebel Love, & Digital Parenting

Today we explore the latest trend in fashion that has everyone from Katy Perry to Prada being accused of racism. Find out Sarah's theory about why this is happening. We discuss a popular video game in China where you have to raise a child from cradle to college. Hear why some people think there should be classes to learn "Black English." Sarah reveals the curious history of Vaseline and we discuss Susie's hatred of the slime trend. Plus we talk to sexpert, Dr. Chris, on sex positivity, polyamory...

Feb 18, 20191 hr 22 minEp. 297

296: Ted Bundy, Wine Shenanigans, & Dorm Room Ghost

Today we talk about how you tell someone something awkward. We learn about some mysterious situations. Susie explains why women wait so long at public restrooms & shares a story about winery craziness. Sarah tells a hilarious Challenge story involving, unfortunately, poop. We find out about a girl who thought her dorm room was haunted, we celebrate the rescue of a kidnapped girl, & we debate whether the Ted Bundy Tapes & other such shows idolize criminals. Listen to more podcasts lik...

Feb 14, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 296

295: Stuff We Got Wrong, Regrets, & Trigger Warnings

Today we start w/ a recap of shit we got wrong. We find out why some penguins are getting tummy massages, oysters have ears, & a beetle w/ a loud penis. We discuss our biggest regrets, & what most people regret in their lives. We debate the limits of self-care, & why Susie thinks some people go too far. We learn about a study that shows girls' pain isn't taken seriously. Sarah talks about a way to support people of color, & Susie checks her privilege. Listen to more podcasts like...

Feb 11, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 295

294: Inside the Challenge--Your Questions Answered

Every so often we like to take your questions about reality tv. Today we hear what really goes on in the "confessionals," whether TJ is in charge of the rules, whether bullying is good gameplay or bad behavior, & what we think of all the new shows being included. Plus, Sarah gets texts from MTV while we're recording. Find out what she said about them. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & ...

Feb 07, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 294

293: Sarah's Growing Up, Tattoo Mistakes, & Fear of Bears

We talk about Sarah's birthday, & why she thinks it's going to be a good year. We discuss parent/child relationships, & getting stuck in a rut. Find out what Sarah thinks of Ariana Grande's tattoo. We debate whether getting foreign language tattoos is disrespectful. We discuss why someone would get a cheek tattoo. Plus, we speak to Martin Cohen, author of the book I Think, Therefore I Eat about food trends & philosophy, the history of dietary adjustments, & making sense of what w...

Feb 04, 20191 hr 31 minEp. 293

292: Gas Station Fear, Razor Scandal, & Compassionate Deception

Today we talk about a thread Susie read about why women hate to stop for gas. We talk about the Fyre fest Netflix doc, & why people fall for things. We talk about why millennials are drawn to minimalism, why people are mad about razors, & find out what it's like to see 100 million colors. We talk about a new treatment for dementia patients, & why it's controversial. Plus, we hear a shocking stat on ancestry & learn a fun fact about words that end in "S." Listen to more podcasts l...

Jan 31, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 292

291: Tidying Up, Nude Dining, & Lefties Unite

Today we're talking about Marie Kondo, & find out what part of Tidying Up Susie is not into. Plus, we debate whether books should be purged or hoarded. We talk about a crazy documentary Susie saw that she told Sarah not to see because it will be traumatic. We learn about a man who injected his arm w/ semen. We discuss Amazon being in hot water in Germany, debate whether we'd go to a nudist restaurant, & more. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Cand...

Jan 28, 201959 minEp. 291

290: Porn Data, Why Diets Don't Work, & Tech Bros

Today we find out why porn data is skewed to highlight preferences of the few. We discuss a trend where parents are going to school to each lunch w/ their kids. Sarah explains the history of manuals and Susie talks about a crazy fact about peacocks. We find out whether flowers are people too & restaurants might be posing a health risk to their staff. Plus, we hear why tech bros are obsessed w/ bread, why diets don't work, & why men do the "burp and blow." Listen to more podcasts like thi...

Jan 24, 201956 minEp. 290

289: Risky Women, Instagram Scam, & Sarah's Snail

Today Sarah talks about a crow who gives gifts to a girl, & they're better than the gifts actual humans give. We talk about the schadenfreude of the Fyre Festival, & the joy of people getting what they deserve. Sarah revealed how Landon got scammed into buying a crappy item, & how these companies are becoming more prevalent. We agree on the glee of finding a great bargain. Susie talks about a study that determined women take just as many risks as men. Plus, we find out where the phra...

Jan 21, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 289

288: Millennial Burnout, Mistaken Identity, & Male Trivial Pursuit

Today we talk about an article on Buzzfeed about alleged millennial burnout & why leisure is gendered. We hear from a brainiac about a case of mistaken identity in Canada. Find out about a 90-year-old cyclist accused of doping, women who eat placenta, & a gay supremacist. Plus, we debate whether Trivial Pursuit is sexist, & learn about a woman who can't hear men. Literally. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi....

Jan 17, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 288

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 state. We talk about the essence of evil, we discuss the man who licked a stranger's doorbell for 3 hours. Sarah talks about revenge, & why it might not be a bad thing. We hear about wikifeet saving the day, a ninja star incident, and a man who stayed in his house during the California fires. Lis...

Jan 14, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 287

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 kits for dogs & we find out why cane toads are the worst. We talk about a divorce statistic about successful women, find out why Sarah can't stop organizing, & learn why there is "high drama" in the Patterson house. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read ...

Jan 10, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 286

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, & Sarah is outraged. We learn about the "testicle festival," & find out why Sarah is a fan of balls. Sarah shares a disturbing method of sheep castration in great detail. Susie reveals how someone died from doing a dare & Sarah recounts how she almost died because of a prank. Find out wh...

Jan 07, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 285

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. Susie reveals the truth behind some heartwarming viral videos. We debate whether you should call food "crack." We find out 9 inventions that are so perfect they never needed improvements. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi...

Jan 03, 201958 minEp. 284

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, & we discuss why people confess to crimes they didn't commit. We learn what millennials are doing w/ all the pics they take. Sarah gets pissed about people looking at her pictures. Susie gives the history of Auto-Tune. We discuss Einstein's God letter & Sarah analyzes Mariah Carey's dancing...

Dec 27, 20181 hrEp. 283

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 geo-tagging is ruining national parks. Susie calls out Amish people for using phones. We discuss the female soccer player who was asked to twerk after winning an award. We lament the downfall of Neil deGrasse Tyson. Susie talks about Paris' famous lost & found, what straight A students get wr...

Dec 20, 201852 minEp. 282

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 remember being on Malcolm in the Middle. We find out why there are new personality types, & where we fit on the spectrum. We debate umbilical cord jewelry. We get an update on the science of why you want to eat cute things. Sarah details an out-of-body experience. Susie talks about a 500-yea...

Dec 17, 201859 minEp. 281

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 might have a little bit of cannibalistic tendencies in us (what?!). Hear Sarah's Christmas shopping rant. Susie talks about her surprising family connection to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter. Plus, we learn why all the Shark Tank contestants have to see a psychologist after their on-camera pit...

Dec 13, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 280

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 catch a tiger, & why some people light a match after pooping. Susie reveals why women become more creative (& lethal!) after they have a baby. Plus, we debate the Ted Baker mandatory hug culture at work, how influencers were conned into paying a ton for cheap shoes, & Sarah cries TWIC...

Dec 10, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 279

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 owner who watched his customers. We learn about a girl who made cookies w/ her grandma's ashes. We get mad about how there are too many "phase of life" celebrations. Susie talks about a study of men and women's faces, & now she's furious. Plus, we find out why we're in a sex recession. Listen to m...

Dec 06, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 278

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 impressed. Susie talks about why men are not expected to want privacy, & how it can lead to trauma. We discuss hospital bags around the world that women take to give birth--& they're very different depending on where you live. We talk about looking at other people's screens, & wh...

Dec 03, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 277

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 effect, & why it's understudied. Sarah reveals a strange Finnish practice that Susie's mad about. Susie talks about an amazing Australian community that lives underground. We debate the "most beautiful girl" in the world. And we find out who makes your coffee and the history of the ampersand. L...

Nov 29, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 276

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 new trend of grandparents watching their grandkids on their baby nursery monitors, & why it's kind of creepy. We learn why witches were once accused of stealing penises. Susie talks about a woman who survived a ridiculous amount of tragedies. Find out why some women might be giving birth in ...

Nov 26, 20181 hr 8 minEp. 275

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 results to be realized. We talk about a clock art installment that got our wheels turning. Hear about a guy whose books were being spoiled & he couldn't take it anymore. Find out what alcohol does to your memories, why Kit Kats are popular in Japan, & why yoga pants are so popular. Listen t...

Nov 22, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 274

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 measuring body parts we never knew we needed & reveals horror stories from her days at Forever 21. We find out what makes couples develop their own language. Find out how Instagram saved poetry, people w/ debt are more agreeable, & why sexual promiscuity might make you miserable. Listen to more ...

Nov 19, 20181 hr 7 minEp. 273

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 about a princess who abdicated her throne for love. We talk about the Monster Energy Ham hoax, a Facebook breastfeeding problem, & a man who broke into a home & made eggs. Plus, hear why people are treating their dogs like humans. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork....

Nov 15, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 272

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 shouldn't use after you turn 40. We learn the importance of hobbies, & find out why Americans don't have any. Susie talks about a strange trend in the BDSM community. Sarah reveals some fun facts about Q-Tips. Plus, we talk to Kelsey Miller who wrote the definitive book on Friends, "I'll Be There For...

Nov 12, 20181 hr 18 minEp. 271
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