

The Brain Candy Podcast
Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice AMFT
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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Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 4min
566: Detective Sarah, John Wayne Gacy, & Mormon Underwear
Susie shares her thoughts on the Britney Murphy documentary, and Sarah decides she's going to solve her suspicious death. We discuss Caitlyn Jenner's Olympic success, gender-affirming transition, and why she's an atypical trans story. We hear about the murders of John Wayne Gacy, and Susie laughs about his ridiculous denial of his guilt. We talk about the New Zealand Bird competition, and the unlikely winner. Sarah is surprisingly angry about their unconventional attempts at protecting an endangered species--and it's hilarious. Susie talks about her book club pick and why the author is an incredible inspiration with advice that everyone could use. We learn about accusations of abuse on the Judge Judy set. Susie is mad about the Instagram-ing of emergency kits. We hear why women are getting sick from underwear. Sarah reveals a sexual trend called "soaking," and we are in shock.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2021 • 59min
565: Tandem Bikes, Dog Poop, & Orange Juice Teeth
Today we realize we have passed up Law & Order in episodes, and we need your help in figuring out how to celebrate. Susie thinks Mark Zuckerberg is soulless and has clones. Sarah reveals how much dog poop dog owners are picking up. We find out how much clothing people throw away, and we discuss the many reasons to buy used clothing. Sarah has an unfortunate experience with a dog towel and she confesses to a dog poop sin. We hear why the Pacific trash heap might be eradicated, but Susie is skeptical. We follow up on Sarah's new man's tandem bike, and Susie needs an explanation about why he owns one. Sarah reveals a new toothpaste flavor, and now we're mad about capitalism.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 9min
564: Pop-Tart Lies, Magnet Fishing, & Vienna's OnlyFans
Today we find out why a woman is pissed at Pop-Tarts, and decided to sue Kellogg's to get breakfast justice. Susie explains why there might be more to the lawsuit than just sugary breakfast rage. We learn about a new trend called "magnet fishing," which sounded pretty cool until we learned that these folks are causing ecological destruction. We learn about the 6-month waiting period and sobriety required of liver organ recipients, and debate whether this is just morality disguised as healthcare or common sense. Susie reveals why the Vienna Tourist Board has opened an OnlyFans account, and we are here for it. Free the nipple! Plus, Sarah shares advice on how to talk to kids about their bodies, sex, and passion. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 9min
563: Hippos are People, Kinky Crows, & Royal Love
Today we hear why Sarah wasn't really into spooky season as much this year, but don't worry, she's still a witch. She describes why her ex made her learn to play an instrument, but she continues to play because she loves it. We get an update on Pablo Escobar's hippos and why a judge ruled they are people. Sarah explains different animal death rituals and we find out why crows are necrophiliacs (and Susie kink shames again). Plus, we revisit all the pet tragedies in Sarah's life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/563-566Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 28, 2021 • 1h 33min
562: Darth Vader's Babysitter, Temporary Tattoos, & "Tic"Tok
Today we discuss why male chefs are venerated, worshipped, and adored, while female chefs are hidden, required to be effortless, and see as instinctual rather than skilled. We discuss the three finalists who auditioned to be Anakin Skywalker, and then Sarah reveals a shocking story about her babysitting days. (Yet another example of Sarah's insane life!). Susie describes a community in Costa Rica where many boys don't develop penises until puberty. We debate whether a tattoo that fades after a year is a great innovation or a cop out. We learn about a wave of girls developing tics as a result of watching TikTok videos of a girl with Tourette Syndrome. Plus, a hotline in Colombia battling "machismo" among men in order to prevent domestic violence. Plus, we talk to Julie Rodgers about Pray Away and her book OutLove about her experience with gay conversion therapy. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/559-562Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 25, 2021 • 59min
561: Take the Money, Feel Your Balls, & Naked Run
Today we realize we used to fat-shame ourselves in our early episodes, and we're relieved we have evolved a bit since then. Sarah describes a roller coaster in Japan that is leaving people w/ spinal fractures, and she reveals why she is surprisingly afraid of coasters. We discuss some of the more humiliating challenges we've participated in, and the phrase, "see-saw my hoo-haw," is uttered. We also speculate about the way men might experience roller coasters in a very...different way than women. We also discuss a theory about tastebuds on your b-hole and how Sarah believes she solved the mystery. We hear about a man who is creating a family with a bird. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/559-562Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 2min
560: Chesty Chess Players, Public Shaming, & Toilet Romance
Today we hear about a woman suing GEICO for an STD she got. Sarah was shamed by her doctor over an STD test. We hear about a women's chess tournament that got a sponsorship that raised some eyebrows (and heart rates). We discuss Dave Chapelle and the reason why people are upset about his jokes. Susie discusses a documentary about public shaming, and shares why the mob mentality can be so harmful. We learn about a man who married a rice cooker, but their love didn't last. We hear what objects Susie & Sarah would marry. We debate the decision of Meghan Trainor to have side-by-side toilets with her husband. And Sarah's got a theory about why men take too long in the toilet. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/559-562Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 18, 2021 • 57min
559: Bumbling Romeo, Love on the Spectrum, & Tight Jeans
Today we get a recap of Sarah's trip to Colorado where she bit the bullet and joined a dating app. We hear about her date and why it would have been Susie's nightmare. Sarah talks about Love on the Spectrum, and shares why it made her realize humans are all the same on some level. We hear a story about a girl whose jean shorts were so tight she had to go to the hospital and she ALMOST DIED. Now those are some tight shorts. Sarah also questions why men seem to be very interested in pubic hair these days. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/559-562Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 14, 2021 • 2h 3min
558: Nazi Lies, Cookie Tin Nostalgia, & Weight Loss Cult
Today we find out why Alanis Morisette is not happy about a documentary coming out about her life (that she participated in). We discuss multiple personality disorder, and why Sarah can relate. Susie describe a cult that centered on weight loss and why it was unusual in the religious world. We hear about a woman who pretended to be raised by wolves, and why we're sympathetic to her dishonesty. We discuss Dansk cookies and why their blue tin canisters bring back our childhoods and remind us of our grannies. We discuss the reason Sarah felt betrayed by an author who exaggerated his life story in a memoir. Plus, we talk to Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye about the new movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye, the trauma of being in a public scandal, and how it affected his faith. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/555-558Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 11, 2021 • 57min
557: Live, Laugh, Love, Primal Kink, & Bug Killer
Today we discuss "word art" and hear why Susie & Sarah are not into home decor that includes words. We are living, laughing, and loving, but we don't want it painted all of over our homes. Sarah discusses where her love of the "dark arts" came from, and why Halloween should be celebrated year round. Sarah reveals that she is back on the dating market, and why she wanted to figure out what she's looking for. She took a "kink quiz" and found out her type. Plus, she realized that she had been hiding her preferences for years out of shame. Plus, we discuss a beautiful bug that you need to murder, the oil spill in California, and an eagle in Susie's backyard. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/555-558Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/braincandypodSusie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meisterSarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.