

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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Jan 14, 2019 • 1h 2min
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.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/287-288Join 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.

Jan 10, 2019 • 1h 4min
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.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/286Join 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.

Jan 7, 2019 • 1h 3min
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 what audiences say is the worst movie ever, & why a hunter was forced to watch a Disney movie.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/284-285Join 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.

Jan 3, 2019 • 58min
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.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/284-285Join 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 27, 2018 • 1h
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.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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 20, 2018 • 52min
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 wrong, & why we start things we can't finish.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/281-282Join 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 17, 2018 • 59min
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-year-old skeleton who was still wearing thigh-high boots. Plus, we find out about the ultimate bridezilla.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/281-282Join 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 13, 2018 • 1h 19min
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 pitch.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/279-280Join 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 10, 2018 • 1h 3min
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 TWICE!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/279-280Join 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 6, 2018 • 1h 5min
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 more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/277-278Join 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.