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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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754: Misphonia, Taylor Swift's NFL, & Platonic Proposals
Sarah thinks something fishy is happening with British Bakeoff, and she needs answers. Sarah is so enamored with Taylor Swift's ability to rile up the football…
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753: Hotline Heroes, Skating Scandal, & Disco Sucks
Today we reminisce about the Challengemania Hall of Fame and Sarah's induction speech. We hear about the Harley & Katya documentary which chronicled a…
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752: Lion Dads, Missing Jet, & Mexican Alien
Sarah is still obsessing about predator animals. She has developed a real affinity for polar bears and thinks lion dads are really not pulling their weight…
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751: Super Models, Surfer Culture, & Stinky French
Susie gives a report on the Super Models documentary and the cultural moment that supermodels represented in the 80s and 90s, how they discuss aging, and why…
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750: Snakes with Legs, Cheetah Paternity, & Helmets for Dummies
This episode is wild. First we're celebrating our 750th episode w/ a delicious cake from Kara McSweeney and Evanly Bakes. Mostly we realize how even after all…
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749: Roman Empire, Therapist Sighting, & Breakup BTS
Sarah is getting into Tuesday's Sacrifice mode as the weather turns cool and the witchy vibes come alive. Susie has a sound board and uses it with abandon on…
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748: Brain Candy: The Musical, Ornamental Hermits, & the Good Wall
We didn't intend on this episode becoming a musical version of Brain Candy, but, boy oh boy, did we have a song in our hearts today. We apologize in advance…
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747: Hamster Wheel, Near Death, & Scouts Honor
Sarah shares a disturbing and wild experience recently in which she believes she was drugged at a bar, and how it's affected her behavior. Susie talks about a…
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746: Book Blurbs, Plastic Plants, & Rigged Ratings
Susie tried to send Sarah a gift and it went terribly wrong. We find out why Susie and Sarah have very different relationships with their trainers and Sarah…
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745: Tennis Tomfoolery, Lifelong Learning, & Auto-Tuning Jesus
We're still talking about that dude who told Sarah to smile, and Susie came up with a new way to handle these men. We celebrate Lincoln's recent accomplishment…
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744: Bama Rush, Genius Math, & Repackaging Womanhood
Sarah watched the Bama Rush documentary so we don't have to. The film explores the process of joining an Alabama sorority, the overlord organizations that…
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743: Body Parts, Brain Worm, & Baby Python
In episode 743, we find out why Susie loves her name and she is hoping someone will name their baby after her. Sarah confesses that she had a teacher mock her…
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742: Sarah's Name Game, Spotless Giraffe, & Dead Art
Today we discuss why we feel so comfortable on the air that we forget people are going to actually hear our nonsense. We talk about the serendipity of Susie's…
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741: Telemarketers, CPR Scam, & Sports Addicts
Susie talks about her latest obsession, the Telemarketers docuseries on Max. She reveals how a huge telemarketing company changed the industry forever, why…
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740: Nerdy by Nature, Texts From My Ex, & Bad News Cameos
Sarah wants Susie's son Lincoln to give her style tips since we're not in the loop anymore. Sarah visited Gothic Mountain and the science lab there, and she is…
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739: Horse Girl, Alien Invasion, & Switched at Birth
In episode 739, we're learning that Sarah has not let go of her pipe dreams of being a horse girl. She is itching for a new hobby, and we think horse grooming…
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738: Sublimation, Simulation, and a Superfan Situation
It's raining cats and dogs, cactuses are dying, our pets' heads are falling off! Well, some of those things are true, and Sarah's had it. We hear why Colorado…
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737: Plant Gang, PeeWee, & Pet Cosplay
Susie is trying to call a truce with the airlines. We'll give a little, they'll give a little. Sarah discussed a recent plant theft she participated in and the…
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736: Powerful Brain Damage, Dream Decoding, & Body Anomalies
Sarah has a new persona, and she is a Southern Belle. She. Can't. Stop. Bless her heart. Susie found out an Old Gossip celebrity lives five minutes from her…
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735: Whistleblowers, Benihana Training, & Barbie Mania
Sarah went to a bridal shower and it was like a Crocodile Dundee experience where there were fancy finger sandwiches and tea and she was still trying to throw…
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734: Euro Fashion, Gold Medal Packing, & Mosquito Genocide
Today we get a full Croatia Catchup from Sarah Louise, and it's a hilarious journey. We hear why people flock to the country due to their Game of Thrones…
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733: Competitive Eating, The Dress, & Soul Boom!
Sarah is home from her Croatian vacation, and she's back in the Brain Candy saddle. We talk about how her summer is shaping up much better than Susie's, and…
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732: Coliseum Graffiti, Moving Walkway, & Psychedelic Supremacy
Sarah explains why she's nervous about her vacation, and the reasons this year's trip might turn things around. We are furious about the complete moron who…
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731: Roid Rage, Mean Girls, & Sports Scandals
Susie is on a serious bender with sports documentaries, which is pretty surprising since she thinks sports should be banned. She's fine with steroids, just not…
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730: Graduation Registry, Pink Lemonade, & OnlyFans
We consider the possibility of a Sarah proposal and whether she would ever get down on one knee. We hear about a woman who had a gift registry for her doctoral…
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729: American Gladiators, Shark Attacks, & Nude Bowling
We wonder how future is doing in Croatia, and we hear what Sarah has to say to her future self. We discuss the American Gladiator documentary and all the wild…
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728: It's Like Riding a Bike, Billionaire Babies, & Ant Apocalypse
Sarah thinks they should change the phrase "it's just like riding a bike" to mean that something is very hard, doesn't come naturally, and causes great pain…
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727: Kiss My Butt, Negative Brain Bug, & Friendship Lies
In episode 727, we discuss some feedback we got from a listener who was none-too-pleased with our belief that drag queens are fun for the whole family, but…
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726: Declared Dead, Famous Alumni, & Beige Flags
In episode 726, we find out the crazy connection between Wordle and one of our favorite documentaries. We question why so many people are buried alive, and…
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725: Sooz Reviews, Titanic Truthers, & The SNL Problem
In episode 725, we start with a brand new segment we're calling Sooz Reviews where Susie tells us which things to watch or read. Today she's giving her…
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724: White People Lunches, Hobby Lobby Satan, & Prosthetic Penis
Hear why Sarah says she's not going back on the Challenge (but Susie is trying to persuade her to change her mind). We hear about a woman who went viral with…
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723: Be Useful, Artistic Swimming, & Little Richard's Complicated Life
Today we wonder if we'll ever run out of things to talk about (and then quickly realize we never shut up, so we're probably ok). We celebrate the genius of…
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722: Sherpa Shunning, Jungle Miracle, & Adult Dreams
Our lives are so crazy that even Sarah's roof's membrane has been punctured and we don't even know what that means. There has been extreme weather events and…
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721: Shiny Happy People, Natalia Grace, & Anne Frank Detective
Sarah had a drunken weekend, and her arch supports were working overtime on the dance floor. Susie reviews the Duggar documentary series, Shiny Happy People…
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720: Arch Support, Darwin Awards, & Sexy Sports
Sarah is leaving her crop top era and entering her roomy sweatshirt era. It's a vibe. We hear a symptom of her aging process that requires the help of Dr…
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719: Good Moms, Top Sheets, & Secrets of Hillsong
Today we hear about the history of moms in advertisements, and the ways companies have adjusted their portrayal of and advertisements to moms. We hear what…
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718: Snakes on a Plane, Living Forever, & Police Chase
Susie teased Sarah about her compulsion to comment on the number of every single episode, which reminded us about the importance of accountability, and how…
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717: Pregnancy Tests, Anna Nicole's Lies, & World's Greatest Mom
Susie is worked about the Anna Nicole Smith documentary, and the lies she told throughout her life to make money, the price she and her family paid for her…
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716: Food Fight, Rodeo Crimes, & Animal MMA
Sarah was a celebrity judge for a wing contest, and Susie thinks they picked the wrong winner. But she's probably just on edge because her favorite restaurant…
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Susie starts telling a story about how she and Adam got into a fight over their estate planning and living wills, but she is suddenly interrupted in a…
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714: Atmospheric Jams, Pasta Mystery, & Mystery Sounds
Sarah went to a concert where the "music" was so experimental, she wasn't even sure when to clap or how to dance to it. Susie has a sneaking suspicion white…
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713: White Lies, Jeopardy Mystery, & Patient Zero
Today we hear about a Jewish family who had a daughter that did not look like them. In fact, she looked Black. And it turned out her mom had an affiar with a…
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712: Jury Duty, Documentary Dupe, & Museum Graffiti
Sarah is $400 richer thanks to a tip from Susie, and you might have money waiting for you too! Sarah watched a series on Amazon that is a must-see, and had her…
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711: Optimism, Alien Cow Deaths, & Death of the Limo
We hear what Sarah learned from the grieving process after losing her dog. Susie shares why it's so hard to teach someone not to procrastinate. We discuss the…
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710: No Frills Motel, Jewish Weird Al, & All the Feels
Today we find out why Sarah regrets signing up for a marathon and Susie is saying I told you so, but she's also suggesting Sarah hop in a car and cheat in the…
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709: Marathon Cheater, Paralympics Controversy, & Cue Card Hero
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Americans! Hope you enjoy some tacos and margs. Sarah tells a story about how Eli denied her alcohol, and Susie truly feels bad for him…
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708: Zombie Response Team, Time Travel, & World's Oldest Joke
Sarah describes her dog Bo's final day, and why he held on til the very end. We discuss a new show that highlights extreme personalities and fringe lifestyles…
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707: The Man Show, Boston Bombing, & Waco Cult
We get a follow-up on Sarah's habit of eating muffin cups and it somehow got even more insane than it already was, but the good news is that there are…
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706: Personality Tests, Martha Stewart, and Healthy Ice Cream
Sarah is in a war with her neighbor, and Susie is strategizing ways to torment him. Sarah thinks they're in a competition for who will open their blinds, but…
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705: Therapy Speak, Life Hacks, & Bigfoot's Boobs
Susie goes on an epic rant about people who try to mental health their way out of accountability and the way they use therapy speak to avoid responsibility…
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704: Submarine Sandwiches, Menu Hacks, & Hiding Turtles
Sarah is fueling up for this episode with a party size platter of hoagies, and it is glorious. This isn't the only fun food-related incident today, though. Oh…
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703: Pretty Baby, Manslaughter Nightmare, & Boys in Blue
Sarah found out she is a "true summer," so she can't wear the look of Gwyneth Paltrow at her trial, so now she's getting rid of her clothes and embracing her…
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702: Bigfoot Sighting, Sarah's Accident, & Glow-in-the Dark Animals
We discuss Sarah's religious dabbling, and how she's been pretty much every religion on Earth for a minute including once when she had to wear a wig for…
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701: Racism Clickbait, Catholic Spies, & Bert and Ernie's Lifestyle
Susie is going to meet one of her comedy heroes, and she needs Sarah's advice on what to wear, what to say, and how to become best friends with him. We learn…
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700: Models, Mammoth Meatballs, & Michelangelo's Manhood
700 episodes! It's pretty remarkable that we're still talking and, more importantly, you're still listening! Thank you!!! Sarah was very eager to share some…
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699: Seaweed Blob, Good Old Days, & Broken Sun
Anyone know what happens at cemetaries in New Orleans, because we've heard some things and we're confused and intrigued. Sarah talks about how a piece of the…
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698: Doggone Sad, Thumbs Down, & Digging Holes
We're in the comfort business today because we're losing one of our own. Bo Louise Rice is in her final days and her person is very sad! We know you all can…
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697: Big Bear Buns, Rude Red Carpet & The Disappearing Jet
It's always a good time to have an apology tour (it's kind of our specialty), so we kicked off the episode setting the record straight about our love and…
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696: Shoeless Joe, Charlie Chaplin, & Sneaky Sneakers
Today we learn why Susie is feeling nostalgic about the Challenge and Sarah never got full closure after her season. We hear about an author who Susie…
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695: Astronaut Shade, Size Matters, & Clown Fear
We kick the show off by hearing why Sarah got KICKED OUT of a McDonald's. Think of how bad you'd have to be to be kicked out of a McDonald's. We hear why Susie…