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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

330: Bedbugs, Cooking w/ Millennials, & Dog Murder

On today's show, we hear about an item out of pickup that Susie saw in her neighborhood. We discuss the importance of aftercare for reality tv cast members. Hear why millennials aren't as good in the kitchen as other generations. We discuss what happens to YouTube families when they get a divorce. Plus, we take questions from listeners. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/329-330 Join our Candy Clu...

Jun 13, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 330

329: Love Languages, Jeopardy, & Holding Grudges

Today Sarah is discussing Love Languages, & why she thinks they're important. Susie talks about a documentary about The Price is Right, & how passionate people are magic. We discuss the new Jeopardy phenom, the tragedy of being an aging clown, & what the oldest word in the world is. Plus, we find out why letting go of grudges can change your life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/329...

Jun 10, 201957 minEp. 329

328: Blurred Lines, Battleaxes, & Free Britney

Today we talk about how mess & success are sometimes strange bedfellows. Sarah updates us about who is called a "genius" & who isn't. Susie updates us about the gendered concept of the phrase "battle axe". We discuss vocal fry, & why it's unfairly maligned. Hear the history of the Lion Sleeps Tonight. And we realize we're on team "Free Britney". Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/327-3...

Jun 06, 20191 hr 9 minEp. 328

327: Pregnancy Scandal, Brain Malfunctions, & Grindr Pics

Today we talk about how boredom can be good for you. We celebrate a "wedding" ceremony in India of a man w/ special needs. Susie found out that some people send butthole pics, & she has some questions. We discuss low vagina confidence. We find out why Nike is hot water w/ some female athletes. Sarah reveals why gigs on Craigslist won't pay the bills. We find out the differences among fairytales around the world. Plus, we learn why our brains malfunction in emergency situations. Listen to mor...

Jun 03, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 327

326: Price of Gold, Mama Drama, & Race Reveal

Today we talk about the Olympic gymnastics scandal and how the sexual abuse was perpetuated. We discuss Beyonce's Homecoming, & Sarah's obsession w/ it. Find out the history of the word mama, & why Susie doesn't like it. Hear some good news about LEGOs and find out why one woman didn't know what race she was until she was 70. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/325-326 Join our Candy Club, ...

May 30, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 326

325: Invisible Labor, UFO Sightings, & Horseplay

Today we find out about a hobby that seems a bit odd at first, but is actually pretty frickin amazing. We talk about how financial advice is often sexist. We're enraged about a woman who was denied a world record because she didn't wear a dress. Sarah talks about the best bachelor party story ever & she reveals how they're creating an antidote to the deadliest animal in the world. Plus, we realize that UFOs are real. Period. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com R...

May 27, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 325

324: Pooperintendent, Glitter Bombs, & Beesexual Porn

Today we get an update on Susie's Instagram troll. Turns out, he's still a troll. We find out why the Pooperintendent is pissed, & Sarah was right about why he's pooping in public. Sarah talks about an ingenious invention to thwart thieves. We debate the virtues of buying a wedding dress on Amazon, find out what botanical sexism is, & hear about a new porn genre we're into. Plus, find out why a woman was denied a robotics award because of patriarchy. Listen to more podcasts like this: ht...

May 23, 20191 hr 30 minEp. 324

323: Baby Names, Definition of Beauty, & Vaginal Aging

Today we discuss makeup routines, & how we realized we were elderly. We hear the insane story of how Sarah was conceived, & inadvertently find out one of her sexual turn-ons. We celebrate the new band-aids that provide coverage for more skin tones. We discuss the virtues of going commando, explain the situation with vaginal aging, and hear why women are ditching the briefcase for a backpack. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: ht...

May 20, 201958 minEp. 323

322: Sarah's Self-Love, Marine Life Scandal, & Butts

Today we discuss sex dreams, self-love, & masturbation myths. We celebrate a badass bitch who killed a bobcat with her bare hands. Susie shares the history of aquariums, which is crazier than you'd think. We find out why shrimp are testing positive for cocaine. Sarah shares the origin of the word butt, & what it has to do w/ wine. Susie talks about the risks of winning for Kenyan marathoners and we discuss the story of a man who fell into a volcano & survived. Plus, we discuss a mira...

May 16, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 322

321: Morbid Curiosity, Superpowers, & Flat Earthers

Today we find out a woman has a superpower that could help save lives. We discuss a brawl Susie had on Instagram, & how it turned into a mansplain situation. Sarah reveals the science behind why we have morbid curiosity, & why it's not a bad thing. Hear why Susie likes certain TV shows because of her family life. We discuss the flat earth ridiculousness, & mourn the end of truth. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://ma...

May 13, 20191 hrEp. 321

320: Epidurals, Memory Lane, & Coma Awakening

Today we take a trip down memory lane, & relive a vacation we took to Brazil. We talk about a woman who woke up from a 27 year coma. We find out why women were forced to smile in mental hospitals, & why Sarah is kind of into it. We discuss epidurals, & what Sarah thinks she'll do when the time comes. Find out about a dress you can wear that tracks unwanted touching. Sarah reveals why she had her mouth washed with soap. Plus, we find out why one woman read texts from her fiancee at th...

May 09, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 320

319: Royal Drama, Tattoo Anxiety, & Exclamations

On today's show we get juicy about the royal family. Sarah explains how tattoos can reveal what anxieties you're struggling with. We talk about feminine & masculine energy, & why you might be communicating in a way that surprises people. We talk about our favorite swear words, & we reflect on our favorite listener, Linda. We discuss why exclamation points reveal stuff women have to deal with that men don't. Plus, more earth-friendly ideas. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://w...

May 06, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 319

318: The Jinx, Sex in Cars, & Instagram Authenticity

On today's show Susie shares a story about a celebrity sighting with an interesting fashion twist. We talk about a new trend amongst teens to get Instagram content without the phony baloney stuff. We find out why Robert Durst might get out of jail due to editing on The Jinx documentary. Hear why Henry Ford changed the design of the Model T to try to enforce morality. Susie wants people to start calling women geniuses. We find out what surprising item is the number one single use plastic in the w...

May 02, 20191 hr 25 minEp. 318

317: Mommy Bloggers, Food Quirks, & Meghan Markle

Today Susie freaks us out w/ a story from World War II of a woman who collected very creepy memorabilia. We debate Meghan Markle's decision to have more privacy for her childbirth. We talk about the "imperfectly perfect" mommy bloggers, & why we're skeptical about how real they are. Hear some of our weird habits & quirks. Learn why some newborns in S. Korea are considered older than they really are. Find out why Sarah disagrees w/ someone about digital "hugs" vs real hugs. Plus, why we t...

Apr 29, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 317

316: Superstitions, Sesame Street, & Sarah's Plumbing

Today we find out why Sarah is having one heckuva day, & why she's a plumber's dream woman. She talks about her new television obsession, & why it's making her a hypochondriac. We discuss The Act, & the reason Gypsy killed her mom DeeDee. Find out the history of the superstition around the number 13. Plus, Susie talks about how Sesame Street writers come up w/ their songs. And hear what conjugal visits in jail are really like. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnet...

Apr 25, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 316

315: Reality Convention, Death Predictions, & Murder Mystery

Today we find out why Sarah attended a reality convention, & how much she got paid to do it. We hear about their most embarrassing reality tv related moments. Susie & Sarah predict how they're going to die, & let's just say Sarah's sounds way better than Susie's. Hear why dance pics can teach us a lot about history. We hear about someone who solved his mom's murder (after witnessing it when he was 3!). Find out why Sarah is super into survival shows. Listen to more podcasts like this...

Apr 22, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 315

314: Blackhole, Beatles, & Bee Bonanza

Today we talk about the magic of the islands, & why we're getting all hippie dippy. We discuss the blackhold picture, & why it sparked sexism & controversy. We talk about the woman who had bees stuck in her eye, & it's hilarious. Hear about the comedian who died on stage. Find out why Susie is furious about the Beatles Sirius channel. We debate the virtues of reclining your airplane seat, talk about why Susie gets weird around her celebrity crush, & why we hate arbitrary rule...

Apr 18, 20191 hrEp. 314

313: High Fives, Shen Yun Cult, & Snowplow Parenting

Today Sarah reveals the history of the high-five, & it's so cool it blows Susie's mind. We find out whether the Shen Yun dance troupe is a cult. We debate snowplow parenting, & why it's hard to hold our kids accountable. We crack the case on a wite out liquid paper conspiracy theory. Plus, find out why a strange novelty item is washing up on French beaches. Hear why robocalls are going way, some people hate cucumbers, & a follow-up on wasabi. Listen to more podcasts like this: https:...

Apr 15, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 313

312: Dad Jokes, Gay Conversion Therapy, & Procrastination

Aloha everybody, Susie is back from Hawaii & we are talking about her surf lesson, ukuleles, & risk-taking. We discuss the film Boy Erased, & why gay conversion therapy is so corrosive. We find out the "truth" behind wasabi. We talk about our theory on dad jokes, & Sarah makes an important discovery about why men might be making these jokes. It got deep, people. Plus, we talk about some mort tips of people to follow on social media. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wave...

Apr 11, 201957 minEp. 312

311: Jagged Little Pill, Pet Deaths, & Accidental Racism

Today we are outraged by the Jezebel article claiming Jagged Little Pill isn't a great album. We find out why all of Sarah's pets mysteriously die. We talk about whether we'd ever become cannibals. We are furious (again) about NASA cancelling the female spacewalk because they didn't have enough suits. We find out why Sarah may have been accidentally racist, & we try to make it right. Plus we find out why our immune system is an elegant defense, & how you can stay healthier (and it involv...

Apr 08, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 311

310: Heartburn, Creeps on a Plane & Getting to Know Us

Today we celebrate a woman who fought her rapist so vigorously that he looks like he was attacked by a tiger. Hear what Susie has learned from her letters with criminals. Sarah discovers heartburn, & it's a whole scene. We talk about the scary trend of predators on planes. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/309-310 Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & mor...

Apr 04, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 310

309: Sarah & Susie's Tips, Tricks, & Hacks

Today we start w/ a very weird debate about people w/ disabilities and their caregivers. It's a lot. We find out why a man was breaking into houses & tickling people's buttholes. We discuss a very creepy bridge where dogs are supposedly committing suicide. Plus, we hear Susie & Sarah's tips, tricks, & hacks for a good life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/309-310 Join our Candy Club...

Apr 01, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 309

308: Suing Parents, Gifted Kids, & Sarah's Lifesaver

Today we celebrate a Brain Candy author who completed the Iditarod & discuss a rash of horses dying at a racetrack. We debate the merits of gifted programs, & how some communities see these programs differently. We discuss how female animators are often victims of harassment, & we celebrate female late night newcomer, Lily Singh. We debate whether a man in Indian has a right to sue his parents for bringing him into the world without consent. And we discuss a phenomenon where men want...

Mar 28, 201954 minEp. 308

307: Karate Kid, Dad Shaming, & Hedonic Treadmill

Today we are talking about all the pop culture Susie missed out on in the 80s due to her family's religion. Hear what classic films she hasn't seen yet. We debate whether Maya Angelou was right to require a younger person call her Ms. Maya. We find out why Andy Cohen got dad-shamed. Sarah explains why we're all on a "hedonic treadmill," & why we're our own worst enemies. We debate an Israeli catalog, find out why small things matter, & interview author Kate Quinn about her book Huntress....

Mar 25, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 307

306: Surveillance State, Creepy Mentors, & Brits in America

Today we find out why kids in the United States are starting to speak in Brit accents & using British sayings. Sarah reveals why she should do a cover of Baby Shark. We talk about Albert Einstein's wife, & why she doesn't get enough credit. We find out why insurance rates might be affected by the content you put on social media. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/305-306 Join our Candy Clu...

Mar 21, 201957 minEp. 306

305: Superpowers, Haunted House, & Deadly Selfies

Today we find out about a man that haunted the house of two young girls, & we are shooketh. We debate artificial intelligence & influencers, & why some people of color are mad. We find out what superpowers we would choose if we could have one. We talk about a Chinese girl who found a clever way to get out of homework. And we talk to Kerri Rawson about her autobiography, A Serial Killer's Daughter. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's News...

Mar 18, 20191 hr 19 minEp. 305

304: Sarah's Outrage, American Meme, & Intersex Animals

Today we find out why someone yelled at Sarah, & how it ended up benefitting Susie. We talk about a female cyclist who was stopped so the men could get ahead. Susie talks about American Meme, & how influencer culture can be destructive. We find out why American sex education is a joke, why birds can teach us about our bodies, & why Sarah is feeling conflicted about eating meat and fish. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: htt...

Mar 14, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 304

303: Leaving Neverland, Studio 54, & Taco Bell Saves the Day

Today we talk about all the documentaries we've been watching lately. We discuss the horrifying Leaving Neverland doc, & Sarah describes what happens in the brain during abuse. We discuss why Studio 54 was such a popular place, & why historical context matters. We talk about a "period" documentary that reveals how stigma causes big problems for women when they get their periods. Sarah describes why Free Solo was such a crazy viewing experience for her. Plus, we discuss how workplaces are...

Mar 11, 20191 hr 24 minEp. 303

302: Girl Scout Cookies, Psychopath Cats, & Lorena Bobbitt

Today we debate the virtues of Girl Scout Cookies, & Sarah makes an argument for why you shouldn't buy them. We talk about the psychopathy of cats. Sarah talks about a teacher who encouraged his students to get Katy Perry's attention. We talk about documentaries we've seen lately like Abducted in Plain Sight, Lorena, and Surviving R. Kelly, and how they are changing the world. Plus, we get super inspirational w/ a discussion on spirituality and meaning. Listen to more podcasts like this: htt...

Mar 07, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 302

301: It's a Man's World, Libraries, & Charles Dickens

Today Susie is fired up about the dangerous reality of being a woman in a world designed for men. We discuss the age old bag-of-dicks question. We give marriage advice to a listener. Susie shares the history of the public library. We discuss letters that show that Charles Dickens wasn't who he appeared to be. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/301-302 Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up f...

Mar 04, 20191 hr 25 minEp. 301
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