The Brain Candy Podcast

By 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

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October 15, 2020 462: Back to Basics, Dog Park Drama, & Brazilian Kiss
Today we find out why Susie is having a "conservative" moment where she wants people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. Sarah reveals why having just a few plants changes your brain. We find out why she had a run-in at the dog park and had to womansplain. We celebrate the return of The Price is Right, and hear what 90s shows should and shouldn't be brought back to life. Plus, hear why Sarah might have had a Brazilian stalker.
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1h 14min
October 12, 2020 461: Vision Boards, Life Quakes, & Lego Art
Today we debate the virtues of vision boards, & talk about the type of people who usually enjoy them. Sarah reveals that cats have a dominant hand, & we theorize why the devil that would be necessary. We discuss strategies for coping with change, and find out why you're probably wrong about what to expect out of life. We find out why lottery winners aren't as happy about their good luck as you'd think. We learn how Generation Z is soliciting LEGO to make big changes. And Sarah admits to being a puzzle late-bloomer.
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49min
October 08, 2020 460: Heat Tourists, Japanese Cats, & Goosebumps
Today we discuss how we often fall in love w/ the things we end up hating in our partners. We are effusive about our love of British Baking Show, and explain why it's even better than you think. Susie is pissed about "heat tourists" and then finds out Sarah is one. We find out why loneliness is extremely deadly, and learn about the importance of play. Susie shares the cool biography of the man who invented the Rubik's Cube. Plus, we hear the history of Japan's love/hate relationship with cats.
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53min
October 05, 2020 459: Ticklish Rats, Tree Theft Part 2, SuperReconizers
Today we find out why some researchers won't quit tickling their lab rats, and we have some ethical questions about it. Sarah follows up on her building's dying tree, and how she's made progress on her propagation. We discuss how some people have a rare ability to recognize faces quickly and accurately, and we are very jealous. Plus, Sarah reveals a superpower she possesses. But the most important thing to know is that Sarah is EXTRA hilarious in this episode.
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52min
October 01, 2020 458: Stripping Down, Real World Rodents, & Monkey Balls
Today we find out why Sarah is becoming a nail ASMR artist. We talk about a new tv show for kids where adults are completely naked. Susie describes a new Thai policy of shipping garbage to people. Sarah claims there was a rodent infestation in the Real World house. Hear the history of the CPR doll, the reason why some howler monkeys are overcompensating for small testes, & there is a trash problem in space. Plus, Sarah hilariously can't pronounce a certain word.
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54min
September 28, 2020 457: Social Dilemma, Python Mom, & Psychic Report
Today we find out why Sarah's Jeopardy obsession is still growing. We discuss the documentary The Social Dilemma, & ways we can disconnect from the Internet. We celebrate the oldest python to lay eggs WITHOUT A MALE! We hear an article written by a robot & lament our eventual domination by machines. Susie is convinced the author who said he buried treasure was lying especially now that he died months after the treasure was allegedly found. We find out what people are asking psychics this year, & the results surprised us. Plus, we find out how some people become savants late in life without experiencing trauma.
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54min
September 24, 2020 456: Lobster Pee, Banksy Backlash, & My Octopus Teacher
Today we hear why Sarah's recent pie baking somehow made her feet hurt. We discuss the documentary My Octopus Teacher, & why Sarah was both moved & upset by the filmmaker. Sarah reveals a shocking fact about lobsters, & Susie is not ok with it. We debate the virtues of The Home Edit & organizational porn, & Susie's opinion is surprising given her penchant for labeling. We learn about a street artist who is making Susie & Sarah mad (what else is new?).
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52min
September 21, 2020 455: 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 Pennsylvania Polka. We debate whether a professor should be punished for accidentally using a slur. Find out why Betty Boop is the most famous example of cultural appropriation. We learn the origins of Monopoly, & we decide it should be mandatory to play before marriage. Hear the linguistic evolution of Taylor Swift & why Susie is mad at airlines.
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Sarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice
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54min
September 17, 2020 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 doesn't). Sarah comes up with a movie idea with Air Bud. We learn whether male and female mice parent differently. Sarah explains why ketchup isn't really a liquid or a solid, & you're probably using it wrong. The woman who invented gender reveal parties has regrets. And Susie really hates hammocks even though Sarah says they help you sleep.
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52min
September 14, 2020 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 cannot quit talking about. We learn the science behind duck's feathers being water-resistant. We debate Bella Thorne's Only Fans scandal. Susie talks about a librarian who stole $8M worth of books. We learn why outdoor comedy isn't as funny. And the science of why some words are more translatable than others.
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Susie's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/susie_meister
Sarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice
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52min

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