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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
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874: Dating Apps, Auditory Magic, & Superman
🚨 Sarah is on the dating apps! 📢 And boy, does she have the scoop on what's going on with the dating community. We find out whether the full-blown lesbians are…
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873: Robot Pants, Matching Tattoos, & Free Velcro
Sarah went to see Wicked, and she wants a little commotion for her ability to not sing out loud in the theater during the film. We also got a pro-tip--never…
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872: Yacht Rock, Nude Art, & Bald Harassment
Susie is wound up about the Yacht Rock documentary and she doesn't care who knows it. We learn why Yacht Rock rocks (a little bit), why it has a great sense of…
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871: Population Growth, Communal Living, & Vanity Longevity
Therapist, psychic, what's the difference? That's what we're asking about Sarah's intuition, perception, and ability to read people, and it runs in the family…
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870: The Cowardly Lion, High Fives, & Photo Finish
Sarah is crushing it and we celebrate what a difference a year can make. We hear why she insisted on naming all of her cats "Sam" sort of like George Foreman…
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869: Hologram Love, Big Donor Show, & Grandmother Grief
Sarah is thinking of going on the dating apps, and we are psyched! But we hope she doesn't end up married to a hologram like some "performance artist" that we…
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868: Ali vs Tyson, Stanford Prison Experiment, & Elvis's Comeback
Sarah's a happy bunny, and it's a long time coming. We discuss the Mike Tyson v. Jake Paul fight, whether it was fixed, and why the slap should've tipped us…
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867: Gopher Miracle, Appalachian Sprint, & Cheesy Health
Sarah is navigating the wild world of homeownership and it's a jungle. We are heartned to hear cheese helps the medicine (alcohol) go down, and think we must…
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866: Disney Disabilities, Dating Cliches, & Motorcycle Mary
Sarah's got a Pow Report, and she is as happy as a clam. Susie wants her to start a menopausal snowboarding group. We'll see. Susie talks about Mary McGee, who…
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865: Real World Reunion, Wet Dog Shake, & Monkeys on the Run
Sarah returned to her Real World house and wasn't prepared for how emotional it would make her, and now she's considering why the experience brought out so…
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864: Alien Abduction, Surgery Scandal, & Strongest Bird Breeder
Sarah and Susie are fresh off their New York adventure, and they spent one night in their hotel room getting spooked by the Manhattan Alien Abduction…
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863: Bagel Ambassador, Weiner Business, & Bulky Bacteria
Sarah is falling in love with bacteria now that she knows they are excited for pow season too, and they get ready by packing on the pounds. We learn how…
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862: Good Vibrations, Uncrustables, & Bad Cheer
Susie is over the moon after having met her lifelong inspiration and hero, musical genius Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. She can't even articulate how amazing…
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861: Mormon Magic, Self-Awareness, & Snack Pockets
Ever think you could identify a person's religion from just looking at them? Well, apparently people can identify Mormons and we want to know what it is that…
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860: Dream On, Organ Donation Hell, & Robot Dating
Sarah is grappling with her diminished enthusiasm for sPoOoOoOoky season and the reason she's less into it these days. We hear about the women's basketball…
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859: Cemetery Shenanigans, Elephant Evolution, & Winslet’s World Record
Sarah was feeling left out of the crazy spider bite conversation. She got one of her own, so she and Susie can be Spider Bite Besties. We hear about Sarah’s…
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858: Darwin Awards, Daydream Believer, & Antarctica Mail
Susie brings a few nominees to the Darwin Awards--one is a snake influencer (?) who said anit-venom was for p*ssies who then, of course, was bit by his pet…
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857: Butterfingers, Extra Sensory Perception, & Fake Hedgehog
Sarah might be changing her mind about the "fun size" chocolate candy bars. We find out what you can get from coining a slogan like "Nobody lay a finger on my…
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856: Foot Fetish, Price is Right, & Jailbreak
Susie is talking about one of her favorite subjects: the foot fetish. We learn what can trigger the fetish, what the fetishists look for in a foot, and whether…
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855: Mr. McMahon's WWE, NSFW Comments, & Harper & Will
Sarah is obsessing over Fall fashion and not just the goth stuff; tweed and tartan too! We discuss the Mr. McMahon documentary about WWE founder Vince McMahon…
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854: Performance Art, Counting Rice, & Cargo Cults
There was another pop-up scam that rocked the fans of Bridgerton when they showed up for what they thought was a Victorian-era dance, but got flourescent…
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853: Stolen Gold, Science Bodies, & The Contestant
Fall is in the air, so our resident witch is getting her caldron out and preparing for snowboarding season. Sarah is willing to sacrifice a literal finger if…
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852: Bionic Bodies, Office Ladies, & Musk Against Humanity
Sarah is living out her Bob's Burgers fantasies. Susie's still trying to do a pull-up, but we found research that shows she might never meet her goal! We…
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851: Penny Tyranny, Pineapple Swingers, & Rainbow Bridge
Sarah is trying to take care of her poor hurt finger, and is hoping it leads to something amazing, but that amazing thing will not be sex with a man if she has…
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850: Doritos Dust, Brain Freeze, & Tablescaping
We got an update on the serial pooper, and we were way off OR WERE WE??? We learn how an ingredient in Doritos can change the skin of mice and we debate the…
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849: Catching Hell, Apollo 13, & Oral Fixations
Sarah's getting some new wheels, and let's just say she's probably going to make a lot of lesbian friends thanks to her vehicle. Susie is still trying to…
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848: Behind the Mask, Feather Collector, & What's in a Name
Sarah is nursing her finger back to health, but believes the injury will bring something good into her life (optimistic as ever). She talks about the Behind…
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847: Dr. Feelgood, False Positive, & Blue Balls
Sarah is on a hilarity roll, and we're here for it, but she's going to need some humor to get through her water polo (for seniors) injury. Hopefully her new…
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846: Type B Friends, Space Cowboy, & Busy Beavers
Susie's son got in trouble at school, but we fully support his shenanigans and think we've taught him well. Sarah shared a story about teachers who heard a…
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845: Baywatch Bodies, Chimp Crazy, & Digital Exams
We've done it everyone. We finally got Susie's silent laugh to the next level with what feels like ten minutes of hysterical laughter. We're not proud that…
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844: Wacky Tobaccky, Tattoo Tips, & Women Leaders
We keep planning our reunions, and they never pan out, and it might result in an impromptu Brain Candy meetup. We hear why women in leadership roles are…
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843: Baseball Betting, Starving for Perfection, & Racing Women
Sarah is showing what can happen when you put yourself out there and we're here for it. We debate whether a baseball player who is banned from the sport should…
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842: Dude Perfect, Tennis Brains, & Water Mussels
Susie's 30 for 30 journey continues with the documentary about Dude Perfect, the YouTube sensations (and megahit) who specialize in trick shots and other…
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841: Money Marriage, Surgeon General, & Blind Touch
Sarah is getting emotional about her water polo resurgence, and wants you all to do something to challenge yourself. We discuss how she didn't take advantage…
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840: Magical People, Hysterical Women, & Breaking Bad
Susie had a magical birthday thanks to a serendipitous meeting with one of her favorite people on the planet. Plus, she got her wish to own an accordion! We…
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839: Public Pools, Burrito Justice, & Sarah's Hot Take
We learn about the strange coincidence Sarah experienced regarding an ex while she was at camp, and the hilarious way she handled it. We got an update on…
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838: Boy Bands, Sleep Science, & Dementia Deep Dive
We're discussing the boy band documentary, Dirty Pop, which details the exploitation of teen hearthrobs, and we discuss the reasons why girls have different…
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837: Nun Brains, Acidic Lake, & Holiday Cards
Sarah is hoping high heels don't come back in style because she has to work on her toe spread. We discuss. We hear how hundreds of nuns were able to show the…
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836: Rattlesnakes, Miracle on Ice, & Pizza Box Mystery
Apparently there is a den of thousands of rattlesnakes in Colorado, so Sarah is freaking out, and we think rattlesnakes are publishing propaganda to help their…
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835: Hot Stuff, Camp Romance, & Missy Elliott in Space
Sarah is keeping up her New Year's resolution of stretching, but it turns out she needs some strength to go with it because her physical therapist says she's…
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834: Happiness Factory, Dancing Fools, & Charles Manson's Son
Susie saw an interview with Charles Manson's son, and wanted Sarah to explain why he was so forgiving of his dad. Susie gave a pep talk about the USA and why…
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833: Peace Boredom, Communal Tables, & Richard Simmons
Sarah says she might want to be alone forever, but will this peaceful moment be forever? Sarah explains why communal tables are back in style, but Susie is not…
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832: Googly Eyes, Elephant Names, and How to Get Your Ex Back
Susie describes two documentaries about the complexities, risks, and problems with sperm donation, and explains why some men are trying to father as many…
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831: Mouse Therapy, Concert Amnesia, & Camera Regrets
We got to have a meetup in real life, and it was magical, except for a disastrous restaurant dining experience where we felt like we were on a Challenge and…
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830: Schizophrenia, Inner Voice, & Olympics Food
Susie talks about the new docuseries, Six Schizophrenic Brothers, which is an accompaniment to the book we read in Candy Club, Pleasant Valley Road, about a…
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829: Reality Bites, Lucy's Remains, & Phallic Flowers
Sarah is going solo camping, so she's preparing to fight man and beast by herself. We discuss how reality tv never was what it seemed and there were always…
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828: Sweet Caroline, Spice Police, & Magic Birds
Susie is still laughing about Sarah's technique for scaring off bears, but turns out, Sarah isn't wrong. We hear about the problem bear she's about to…
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827: Lost in Space, Music Chills, & World Records
Sarah is so happy to be home owner (except for all the things that break, go wrong, and cost money)! She's adulting hard today. We learn about astronauts who…
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826: Tell Them You Love Me, Bear Attack, & Oscar Pistorius
Susie's back in the New World, and has a mysterious illness caused by a mystery creature. Her medical anomalies never stop. Sarah is back from a pirate ship…
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825: Muppet Movie, Clam Diggers, & Bongo Justice
Sarah's breakup has gotten dirty, and Susie is livid. Thoughts and prayers to that man. We discuss the Jim Henson Idea Man documentary, the price of changing…
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824: Stingray Scandal, Tony Danza, & Internet in the Wild
Sarah is in the "carpentry" era of her single lifestyle, and she's whipping up a coffee table. We learn how to spot overpriced furniture. Sarah is in mourning…
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823: Green Flags, Zookeepers, & Dance with the Devil
Sarah wants to thank all the lesbians and allies for welcoming her back into the fold. She explains why she thinks she's following in her grandma's power lez…
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822: Banksy Museum, What's Your Sign, & Slap Fighting
There's a new Banksy museum in New York that has not been approved by the artist, but if he were to sue them he might reveal his closely guarded anonymity, and…
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821: Serenity Prayer, Dangerous Energy, & Atomic Priesthood
You asked for personal stuff, so we're giving it to you. Hear how Sarah is dealing with the hysterectomy aftermath and accepting she won't bear children. We…
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820: Cheese Addiction, Fake Canadians, & Hug Rights
We get an update on MouseGate 2024, and hear why Sarah left it "in God's hands." Susie says snakes on an island off of Los Angeles are getting aggressive and…
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819: Mouse House, Puppy Dog Eyes, & Dinosaur Wings
It's an animal-themed episode for better or for WAY worse. Sarah reports on a new dinosaur fossil discovered in silica, which preserved its strange, patchy…
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818: Ashley Madison, Diss Tracks, & Near Death Experiences
Sarah is thriving and we're here for it! She even joined a special club of like-minded people, and it's kind of hilarious, but also awesome. We talk about the…
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817: Broken Noses, Hungry Judges, & Handwriting Memories
Sarah has big news, and we're so excited for her next chapter. She's growing up, making moves, and being committed. We discuss the Westminster Kennel Dog Show…
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816: Furries, Liars, and Not Safe For Work
Susie wants to understand the allure of furries. Is this costumed situation kinky or innocuous (just the fur, baby!)? And would you be ok with your college…
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815: Single Sarah, Musical Death, & Northern Lights
Sarah is a single lady again, and she wanted to share what happened, how she's feeling, and why she's, you guessed it, optimistic. Susie just wants to make…