

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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Oct 30, 2017 • 43min
167: 90s Kids for Life, Naughty Animals, & the Fajita Bandit
It is hot as a mojo in our studio, but Sarah came prancing in with knee-high suede boots. It led to a discussion about 90s fashion, rompers, and debating whether Sarah could pull off a mini-backpack. Our minds are blown by a crazy optical illusion. Sarah reveals that dolphins gossip (!) and Susie discusses a study that showed how smart raccoons are. Plus, Sarah tells us about a thief who stole tons (literally) of fajitas. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/167-168Join 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.

Oct 26, 2017 • 53min
166: Happiest Places on Earth, Christian Reggae, & Slut-Shaming Regrets
Today Sarah reveals the happiest places on Earth including a few surprises in the mix. Susie plays a Christian reggae viral hit. We discuss a recent article about whether doctors should be allowed to "fat-shame" their patients. We discuss companies that do "vanity sizing" for women's clothes, and why it makes us mad. Sarah talks about an architectural feature we've all used, but never realized the scary reason why they exist. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/165-166Join 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.

Oct 23, 2017 • 45min
165: The Downside of Reality TV Fame & The Best Catfish Story Ever
Sarah found out a surprising downside to being on reality TV, and we're all worked up about it. She's also worked up about a trip to the dentist where she got into a knock-down-drag-out fight over x-rays. We learn about the best catfishing story ever, why loving the song "No Diggity" might mean you're a psychopath, and why your fish is probably depressed. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/165-166Join 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.

Oct 19, 2017 • 1h 14min
164: Ghost Stories, Elvira, & Confessions of a Funeral Director
Today's show is suuuuuuper spoooooky! We asked our listeners for ghost stories, and you guys really delivered. You people are creepy. Hear about a ghost who rubs a woman's butt, a heavy breather, and a pissed off grandma. We debate whether fun size candies are in fact fun (or a lie). We talk about the badass bitch, Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, and why we think she's super cool. Plus, we interview the amazing author, Caleb Wilde who is a funeral director. He talks about how dealing with death every day changed his faith and his outlook on life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/163-164Join 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.

Oct 16, 2017 • 52min
163: Greatest Show on Earth, Home Depot Mansplainer, & Jewish Cheaters
Sarah begins with a story about a recent trip to Home Depot where she had to choose between a male and female employee. And it didn't go well. We find out the origin of Tater-Tots and why Millennails can't get enough of them. We discuss the Will & Grace revival, and why Sarah is obsessed. We debate whether using caffeine suppositories during Yom Kippur is bending the rules or a genius loophole. We talk about moms who held a miniature wedding for their kids, and whether we think this is adorable or creepy. Plus, we celebrate a Badass Bitch scientist and tell stories about PT Barnum. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/163-164Join 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.

Oct 12, 2017 • 59min
162: The Truth About Bloody Mary, Millennials Save the World, & Badass Bitches
Sarah kicks off the show telling why millennials love houseplants, and why some people think this means there is hope for our society. Then Susie describes a powerful video she saw of a Holocaust survivor who endured torturous experiments, and why she chose to forgive her captors, but some Holocaust survivors are not happy with her. We kick off a new series where we'll be highlighting badass bitches in history. Then we discuss some idiot who made a list of things women could do instead of getting an education. We talk about the Melania Trump library book scandal, why Mr. Wizard's chemistry sets are outlawed, and the curious case of a woman with spontaneous amnesia. Plus, find out why if you saw Bloody Mary in the mirror at a sleepover, science can explain what you saw. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/161-162Join 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.

Oct 9, 2017 • 56min
161: Sexy Halloween Costumes, the Mad Pooper, & Our First Fight
Today we do not honor Hugh Hefner, but we do discuss his death, legacy, and complicated life. We converse about the "sexy" Halloween costume boon, and where we think it came from. We learn about the woman who tattooed her eyeballs, and not surprisingly something went wrong. We speculate about a woman who is apparently pooping in people's yards in the suburbs. And we get the facts straight on common misconceptions. Plus, Sarah reveals why she still snuggles her childhood stuffed animal, and we fight over whether women should have to get their husband's permission to go back to their maiden name. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/161-162Join 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.

Oct 5, 2017 • 1h 10min
160: Murderers We Met, The Art of Sucking Up, & The Gender Pay Gap
We kick off the show with a discussion about the history of sucking up, and how there is a long literary tradition of writing characters who kiss butt. We find out why some people think flattery is more evil than murder, and what it has to do with the phrase "full of shit." We hear about why Katharine Hepburn's brownies ended up causing a couple to get divorced. We learn about a plague that cause people to dance uncontrollably, the scandal behind the COEXIST bumper sticker, and why we hate Two and a Half Men. Plus, we welcome the founder of the Women's Equality Movement and author of the book Attack of the 50 Ft. Women, Catherine Mayer. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/159-160Join 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.

Oct 2, 2017 • 58min
159: Rivals 3 Regret, Magic of Tidying Up, & the Neurosis of Inspiration
Today we discuss the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and why Susie was a skeptic who converted. We hear about Sarah's regrets from the Rivals 3 finale, and why she replays the moment in her head. Sarah reveals why her doctor told her she was literally turning orange. Susie talks about the Whitney Houston documentary, and the allegations that she was a secret lesbian. Plus, we discuss why some people must plead guilty in order to be freed from prison when they've been falsely accused, Ubers from hell, and why having too many inspirational posters might mean you're neurotic. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/159-160Join 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.

Sep 28, 2017 • 1h 20min
158: Sham Marriages, Robots Who Rape, & Joining a Harem
This episode is as silly as it gets, but is still packed full of information. We cover a recent study revealing the best way to teach babies persistence. We find out the secret reason boys are better at certain kinds of science (spoiler: it involves pee). We talk about how artificial intelligence can be scary especially when men make robots with a rape feature. We laugh till it hurts about the allure of tiny things especially the itty bitty Tiny Kitchen series. And we debate whether Lady Gaga is a bitch. Plus, we talk to model, Jill Dodd, who decided to join a billionaire's harem.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/157-158Join 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.