

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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Dec 19, 2019 • 58min
382: Useless Beauty, Perfect Art, & Ultramarathons
Today we find out about a girl in Mexico who wins ultramarathons, but doesn't seem happy about it. We find out why some beauty is useless & how beauty standards have changed. We learn what science claims is the "perfect" painting, & why Susie might prefer the ugly one.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/381-382Join 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.

Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 1min
381: Tan Butts, Permafrost Puppy, & Morning Routines
Today we find out why Susie & Sarah are celebrating Howard Stern. Hear why some people are trying to catch some rays on their buttholes. We debate the virtues of being in an exercise biker gang. Susie falls in love with a 18,000 year old puppy. Sarah offers great advice if you hate "to do" lists. We debunk the myth of the morning routine. Plus, we find out what it's really like to work for a psychic phone network. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/381-382Join 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.

Dec 12, 2019 • 54min
380: Say Yes To Drugs, Cancel Culture, & Deadly Dog
Today we're mad at another board game. Find out why people get stressed during the holidays. We debate a new anti-drug message that missed the mark. Susie is thinking about starting cocaine. We discuss "cancel culture," & we debate its virtues. Find out how an 82-yo kicked a burglars ass. Plus, we learn why someone died because of a dog kiss.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/379-380Join 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.

Dec 9, 2019 • 57min
379: Topless Stepmom, Picasso's Electrician, & Generation Wealth
Today we find out about a stepmom who got in trouble for walking around her house topless. Susie talks about Picasso's electrician who had acquired 200+ Picasso paintings, & now there's questions about how he got them. Find out what happens when a whole generation looks to the Kardashians for guidance. We discuss elitism, & why we should pay more attention to science, scholars, & thinkers instead of "listening to our gut."Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/379-380Join 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.

Dec 5, 2019 • 1h 6min
378: Boyfriend Jeans, Revenge Porn, & Paris Syndrome
Today we discuss sexism in fashion, & whether "boyfriend jeans" are patriarchal. We find out the results of Sarah's "badass" poll. Hear why the term "revenge porn" is incorrect. Find out why Susie cut her kid off from his iPad. We find out why rats are being taught how to drive. Plus, we discuss why some people get sick in Paris due to culture shock.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/377-378Join 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.

Dec 2, 2019 • 1h 21min
377: Burger King, Sumo Sexism, & Marie Kondo Backlash
Today we hear why Susie went to a farm sanctuary, & is trying to limit her meat consumption, but then the convo devolves into a debate about the best burger. Hear what Taco Bell thinks you should do w/ their food. We find out why sumo wrestlers would rather die than have a woman give them medical care. Find out why Marie Kondo is on our bad list. We learn about the importance of pop culture. Plus, get advice on a healthy body image w/ guest Jess Suchan.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/377-378Join 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.

Nov 25, 2019 • 1h 21min
376: Blurred Lines, Space Cookies, & Mustard Stain Theory
Today we hear the new lyrics to Baby, It's Cold Outside, & we have very strong opinions on them. We find out what Pharrel thinks about Blurred Lines now. We have a very strange bag of dicks mystery. Find out what astronauts might be baking cookies & getting drunk in space. Sarah explains why people don't care about you as much as you think. We find out about a penguin who is very grateful for his life. We discuss how adapting our parenting to kids' interests might make them brainier.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/376Join 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.

Nov 21, 2019 • 1h
375: Mutinous Cat, Soap Opera Effect, & Dopamine Fasting
Today we find out what the response has been since Sarah announced her new man. Susie reveals the perfect pop song according to science. We find out whether boys & girls think about math the same. We debate the virtues of dopamine fasting, & Sarah has a very strong opinion on the subject. Find out about a cat who was placed in solitary confinement. We learn how costume design works for animation.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/374-375Join 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.

Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 2min
374: Sex Brain, Shark Dinner Parties, & Anxiety
Today we find out what happens when sex is on the brain. We commiserate about daylight savings & an unruly FedEx deliveryman. We discuss the T.I. scandal with his daughter's virginity. Sarah reveals why scientists think sharks have dinner parties. We discuss techniques for limiting anxiety. Plus, we find out why Sarah is competitive.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/374-375Join 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.

Nov 14, 2019 • 57min
373: Joker, Pancake Brains, & Tooth Takeout
Today we discuss how Joker is inspiring Susie's research on criminals. We discuss an infuriating seminar where women were told their brains are smaller than men's. We hear about a doctor who was selling babies out of his clinic. We discuss Sarah's reaction to Tell Me Who I Am, & why she couldn't finish the film. Hear the grossest things we've found in our food. Plus, Sarah gets the creeps from something we see everyday.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/372-373Join 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.


