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The Brain Candy Podcast
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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Episodes
The Brain Candy Podcast455: Tree Burglary, Polka King, & Real-life Betty Boop
Sarah has a dilemma involving a tree, & Susie wants her to steal it. Hear about a documentary that gave Susie hope, & another one that made her miss…
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454: Mighty Mice, Physics of Ketchup & Hammocks
Today we hear about muscle mass in space and an experiment being done with mice that we imagine makes them float around the space station (but it probably…
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453: Birds on Opioids, Duck's Butts, & Book Heist
Today we find out why some birds were high on opioids & how it affected their singing. We hear about a new documentary about an amusement park that Susie…
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452: Bad Dreams, Puzzle Paranoia, & Magicians Named David
Today Sarah complete blows Susie's mind by revealing an insane fact about puzzles. We are shooketh. We discuss a new development in tennis that has the…
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451: Keg Stands, Science of Boredom, & Gender Neutral Parenting
Today we hear about Sarah's keg stand experiences & why it was a one-time thing. Susie stans Guy Fieri again, & questions Sarah's tv viewing expertise. Susie…
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450: Snake Invasion, Pillow Fight, & Commas Matter
Today we discuss a pillow fight situation in the Rice household. We hear a hilarious misunderstanding that resulted from the omission of a comma. We learn why…
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449: Sarah's Destiny, YouTube Scandal, & Prison Magic
Sarah reveals her latest obsession that has shown her her "true destiny." We discuss the YouTube family who gave back their adopted son. Susie describes the…
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448: Crossword Crime, Glowing Diary, & Microsoft Genome
Today we find out why Sarah's recent camping trip was life-changing, and why it reminded her to listen to her body. We find out why campgrounds are mostly…
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447: Psychoanalysis, Blockbuster Hotel, & Murder Movie
Today we discuss our time together on reality tv, & why we bonded. We do a psychoanalysis quiz that is spooky in its accuracy. We learn why Sarah wants her…
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446: Angry Dancing, Itch from Hell, & Eel Mystery
Today we hear about Sarah's recent car drama. Susie talks about a woman who had an itch that wouldn't go away, & what it taught us about how mirrors can heal…
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445: Child Stars, Success Addicts, & Cotton Candy Miracle
Today we talk about Amy Schumer's documentary on her pregnancy, her husband being on the spectrum, & his feelings about being in her act. We learn why being a…
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444: Museum Horseplay, Pandemic Depression, & Ghost Writing
Today we talk about what happens to people who damage expensive artwork at museums due to shenanigans, negligence, or human error. Sarah reveals why her phone…
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443: Evangelical Honeymoons, Sexy Doctors, & Chicken Lady
Today we talk about back-to-school season during the pandemic. We are outraged about a study that warned females in the healthcare industry to avoid bikini…
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442: 90 Day Fiance, Bathing Rituals, & One-Sided Sex
Today we get the update on Sarah's apartment complex, & let's just say there might be protests. Susie defends her right to call people "losers." Sarah breaks…
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441: Scream Into the Void, History of the Walkman, & Black Fish
Today we find out how Sarah was accidentally racism, & she shares her feelings about it. We learn about an app that let's you scream into the Icelandic…
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440: Conspiracy Theories, Ice Cream Trucks, & Erased Memories
Today Susie talks about the Wayfair and other conspiracy theories, & explains why she's not really into the "rabbit hole" culture. We learn the history of the…
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439: A Hundred Giants, Fact Plaques, & Sequoia Vowels
Today we get the skinny on Sarah's camping adventure. She describes the many debacles they went through just to get away from this crazy world. She has a…
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438: Hair Plugs, Fish Poop, & Camping Essentials
Today Sarah reveals her camping essentials, & the reason why the small things make life bearable while camping or not. We discuss "anticipatory grief" people…
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437: Reality Nostalgia, Foot Fetshes, & Pee Bread
Today we hear about Sarah's drunken 4th of July, & why she's a lightweight. We walk down memory lane about reality tv, when we met on the Ruins, & why we…
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436: Unsolved Mysteries, Flying Snakes, & Dollar Stores
Hear why Sarah is trying to turn her house into a resort (& has become an expert in mixology as a result). Susie is pumped about the return of Unsolved…
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435: Penis Attachment, Toilet Garden, & Nightstand Snacks
Today we have a whole breakdown of Susie's hatred of whistlers and how Sarah beat the odds and became her friend anyway. Sarah reveals why one man chopped his…
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434: Flavortown, Couples Therapy, & the Pleasure Gap
Today we find out why one town wants to change their name to Flavortown, & Susie has never been happier. She reveals why she is obsessed w/ Guy Fieri. Learn…
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433: Into the Wild, Nostalgia, & History of Trash
Today we hear about Sarah's elderly problems. We find out why the military is moving a bus out of the Alaskan wilderness. Sarah reveals why nostalgia is not…
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432: Broken Hearts, Poop Pools, & Murder Hornets
Today we talk about murder hornets, & why they need a new PR person. We discuss "street fraternities," & how they are changing the image of gangs. We learn…
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431: Fatphobia, Oedipus Complex, & Pandemic Clowns
Today we discuss whether we look like our voices. We find out why Susie deleted one of our episodes. We celebrate brands changing to combat racism. We find out…
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430: Cancel Culture, Treasure Hunt Poem, & Snape's Wives
Today we discuss the decision of MTV to fire some cast members of their reality shows for racist tweets. We find out about the "loneliest hot tub" in the…
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429: The Return of the Poop Knife, Cave Grave, & Music Haters
Today we get some bad news about plants, & Sarah is not a happy camper. We debate why someone would hate music, & we're still disturbed. Sarah talks about a…
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428: Sarah's Gray Hair, Terrace House, & Cocaine Island
Today we find out that Sarah (gasp!) has a gray hair, & we discuss how she's going to handle this milestone. Susie discusses the suicide of a reality tv…
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427: Kings of Pain, Black Inventions, & Race in America
Today we find out why Sarah is having bad luck at home again. She talks about her love hate relationship with a show called Kings of Pain where people…
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426: Biosphere 2, Roast Me, Rapping Stroke Victim
Today we discuss Biosphere 2, which was way more involved & fascinating than we realized. Hear why the experiment didn't get respect from their academic…
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425: Team Karen, Happy Homes, & Stairwell Poop
Today we discuss the Jeffrey Epstein docu-series, and Sarah reveals why she decided to watch it. We discuss how trauma can change the course of your life…
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424: Self-Help Shame, Mannequin Mayhem, & RIP Buffets
Today we learn why some people might be hiding their love for self-help books, but Sarah has an alternate explanation. We celebrate a man who started a YouTube…
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423: Psychology of Karaoke, Sexist Cards, & Pants Drunk
Today we find out why Sarah is obsessed with rap with "family values," & how it informs her performances. We hear the psychological benefits of karaoke. Susie…
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422: Trial by Media, Wine Hero, & Whitey Bulger
We discuss some drama going on at Sarah's apartment. We find out about the Jenny Jones murder, & debate whether tv producers should be held accountable. Susie…
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421: Butthole Robots, Sexual Fantasies, & Erotic Equation
Today we discuss our marijuana-infused episode, & Susie has some follow-up questions. We find out why Sarah is obsessed with Instagram all of the sudden. We…
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420: Sarah & Susie Get High On Actual Drugs
Today's the day, people. It's the day we said yes to drugs. We decided to celebrate our 420th episode with some wacky tobacky, ganja, reefer, Mary Jane, pot…
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419: Sarah's Clone, Secret Love, & Alaskan Bushpeople
Today we find out about a hermit in Maine who didn't talk to another human for over 25 years. Sarah reveals why she is obsessed with Alaskan Bushpeople. We…
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418: Nazis Next Door, Pimple Popping, & Drive-By Jokes
Today we hear why Sarah was shocked by the OJ Simpson movie. Hear about the time we went to a charity event & Sarah made a celebrity faux paus to a famous…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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407: Tiger King, Love is Blind, & Baby Talk
On today's , we learn three steps to boosting your mood. We break down the appeal of Tiger King, & discuss the psychology of exotic cat owners. Sarah discusses…
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406: Crossword Puzzle Patriarchy, Biggie's Belt, & Fake Food
Today on Brain Candy, we hear about a transplant that had unexpected results. We find out the hilarious origin story of Leonard Skinner. Susie reveals why…
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405: Smell the Roses, Millennial Sex, & Reading Pirates
Today we find out why roses can help you learn, & essential oils might actually be...essential? We find out why millennials aren't having sex, but we also…
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404: Realistic Anxiety, Falling Iguanas, & Magic Fruit Cake
On today's Brain Candy podcast, we're talking about realistic anxiety in a time of panic. Hear why iguanas are falling from the sky. We reveal the weirdest…
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403: Child of Rage, Cancelled Collages, & Bag of Snakes
On today's Brain Candy Podcast, we hear about a child who was cured of homicidal tendencies. We debate whether Julianne Hough is crazy. We find out why people…
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402: Gabriel Fernandez, Culinary Prodigy, & Patriarchal Products
Today we discuss the heartbreaking documentary The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez. We learn of a culinary prodigy who made a Zagat-rated restaurant in his house…
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401: Talking Dolphin, Orgasmic Movies, & iPhone Villains
Today we discuss our doomsday prep & get real dark because we're like edgy & stuff. We reveal a terrible dog-related mishap that occurred after a recent…
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400: Our New Hero, Pyramid Code, Magnetic Field Dogs
Today we find out about a woman who makes alcohol out of her own pee. Sarah claims she's being judged by her pharmacist. She also describes a caper she…
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399: Doomsday Prepping, Sassy Mom Merch, & Penis Heat
Today we discuss human scents, & why they are powerful memories years later. Susie talks about the Jagged Little Pill broadway show & why she was put in…
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398: Memory Hoarders, Bee Stings, & Airline Drama
Today we discuss hoarding, & how it can come from sentimentality. Sarah uses the bee sting index to tell what parts of the body are most sensitive. Susie…
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397: Killer Dave, The Pharmacist, & Face Tattoos
Today we get the lowdown on Sarah's moving, & how she's copying with the new beginning. We learn the story of Killer Dave's Bread, which is bonkers. Susie…
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396: Wrinkles the Clown, Bathroom History, & Steven Tyler
Today we hear about a terrifying clown who harasses kids (& parents love him???). We find out why it's not easy to get your kids to eat veggies when you don't…