

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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May 7, 2020 • 51min
417: Texting Our Exes, Contagious Dancing, & Life Lessons
Today we find out why time during quarantine is fluid & disorienting. Hear why people in Antarctica are developing their own language. Susie reveals the psychology of why we want to text our exes during times of crisis. And we realize we've both been resorting to our childhood pleasures during this "uncertain time." Plus, we find out why plants can act as totems of resiliency.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/416-417Join 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.

May 4, 2020 • 51min
416: Psychology of Trolls, Cannibal Rats, & Science of Smells
Today we find out fun facts about turtles & then take a dark turn into hearing why rats are becoming cannibals. Sarah reveals the origin of words that raise more questions than answers. We debate whether landlines, alarm clocks, & cursive writing will be obsolete in 20 years. We hear why there is actually a really good reason why we're always touching our faces that helps you decide who to be friends with. Plus, Sarah discusses the psychology of bullying, haters, & trolls.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/416-417Join 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.

Apr 30, 2020 • 56min
415: Challenge Changes, Who Let the Dogs Out?, & Giant Dwarf
Today we hear about a conservative Jewish couple who became the largest distributor of hardcore, gay porn. We find out why Susie is obsessed with knowing who did, in fact, let the dogs out. Sarah reveals why she actually drove to a Challenge house when she wasn't cast to throw her freedom in their faces. We find out why who you are as a teen is NOT who you'll be as an old person. Plus, we learn why dictators love world records.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/414-415Join 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.

Apr 27, 2020 • 57min
414: Lies We've Told, Ant Colony Role Play, & Hidden Mothers
Today we discuss some of the weird lies we told when we were little, & we analyze what makes us lie. We hear about a Facebook group where members pretend to be ants. COVD-19 has caused the postponement of a wedding between a man & his sex doll. Find out why a man ejected himself out of an airplane. Susie talks about Victorian portraiture, & why it's surprisingly hilarious. Plus, we hear the origin of Yankee Doodle Dandies & their macaroni obsession.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/414-415Join 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.

Apr 23, 2020 • 55min
413: Sarah's Marijuana, Digital Dress Code, & Good Deeds
Today we hear about Sarah's marijuana journey, & why she's a late bud bloomer. We find out why flamingos are freaking adorable, & apparently are our spirit animals. We learn why some lawyers are showing up for court shirtless. Plus, Sarah says the pandemic is making some people clear their consciences. Plus, Susie shares why she might be the only person who gets rid of a pet during quarantine.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/412-413Join 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.

Apr 20, 2020 • 54min
412: Astronaut Training, Fecal Recognition, & Sea Monster
Today we find out why an astrophysicist got magnets stuck up his nose & this is more common than we realized. Sarah reveals why the smell after it rains is soothing & kind of saves the world. We hear the qualifications for becoming an astronaut, & Sarah shares why she couldn't handle the job. We come up w/ a theory about Sarah's hatred of spin-centric rides. Plus, we learn about a fucking gnarly sea creature that will give us nightmares.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/412-413Join 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.

Apr 16, 2020 • 57min
411: Man w/ 2 Penises, Mountain Man, & Typhoid Mary
Today we discuss a man who was born w/ 2 fully functioning penises. We find out how the hell that all works. We find out why Susie added a new year's resolution in April. We got tips on isolation from a mountain man who has lived alone for 50 yrs. We get enraged at Typhoid Mary, & wonder if she was a sociopath. We find out about a creepy abandoned island off of Manhattan. Plus, we reminisce about music clubs & debate whether to build a vending machine for crows.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/410-411Join 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.

Apr 13, 2020 • 57min
410: Mystery Illnesses, Patriarchal Ads, & Bullies
Today we find out the latest thing that annoys Susie, & it's not relatable. We find out fun (?) facts about the body, & why some blind people don't believe they're blind. We hear why the subway in NYC is under fire for its double standards in advertising for women. We discuss a study on dementia that makes us think twice about exercise. Learn why prisoners might be eating food w/ no salt, & why that will be a disaster. We discuss the role of First Ladies (& how it's b.s.), & why we love bullies.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/410-411Join 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.

Apr 9, 2020 • 55min
409: Thongs, Airplane Boners, & KFC Crocs
Things are getting bonky today on Brain Candy. Sarah fulfills her promise to share the history of the thong, & we also learn a lot about Sisqo. We hear why climbers have been hiding a very strange anatomical secret, & it helped us understand why men get horny on airplanes. We find out which celebrity Sarah is related to, and let's just say she is thanking them for being a friend. Plus, KFC has given us the collaboration we didn't know we needed w/ some scented Crocs.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/408-409Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 6, 2020 • 56min
408: Science of Jealousy, Matterhorn Sports, & Drag Queens
Today on Brain Candy, we find out why kids still think scientists are supposed to be men. Learn how UPS drivers are trained to deal with job hazards. Susie shares the story of a secret cave hidden in Mt. Rushmore. Sarah claims there is a basketball hoop in the Matterhorn. Find out why nobody dies at Disney. Susie reveals tips for happiness. Plus, we learn the history of lip-syncing.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/408-409Join 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 on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.