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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June 29, 2020 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 about a camp for differently-abled people, & how it changed the world. Sarah reveals what the "hormone highway" is, & why it can keep you alive. We learn what's REALLY in Las Vegas pools. And why Sarah is debating whether she needs a black light to find pee in her house.
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54min
June 25, 2020 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 about the woman who invented rape kits, & hear why a man took credit. Susie describes a baseball game where a player was high on acid. She discusses a study that determined that birds hold grudges. We debate whether a parent should take baths w/ her 9-year-old son. Plus, hear why the clown industry is struggling.
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58min
June 22, 2020 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 world. Susie talks about a poem that had clues to a treasure of $1M, & how the treasure was ultimately found. We hear about a group of women who have started a religion to worship Snape from Harry Potter & live as his wives. We discuss a mannequin that was really a corpse & debate a man who faked a low voice for 2 yrs.
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1h 16min
June 18, 2020 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 "science smackdown" about a cave grave possibly being the oldest known use of beer in the world. Hear about a scandal involving a poop knife (and there was melting poop involved). We debate what we would like to be buried with. Plus, we talk about why we buy from Black-owned companies, & discuss Black CEOs who "sell out." Sign up for our weekly newsletter!
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50min
June 15, 2020 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 participant, & the ways the show facilitated her demise. We learn about a Levi's Pride creation that leaves us scratching our heads. Susie talks about a documentary called Cocaine Island, & the reasons she saw it differently thanks to the racial uprising in America.
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51min
June 11, 2020 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 purposely get bit & stung by creatures. We hear the update on Sarah's "Karen" in her building. We discuss the protests about police brutality, the way education plays a role, & how we get involved. Plus, Susie gets worked up about All Lives Matter.
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51min
June 08, 2020 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 community & bananas don't make great wine. We discuss the psychology of the Roast Me subreddit, & the reasons people w/ terminal illnesses & disabilities do the best w/ the insults. We learn about a man who had a stroke that made him rhyme constantly, so he became a 63-year-old rapper. Plus, we find out about anti-fap & porn addiction groups.
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54min
June 04, 2020 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. Sarah talks about another scandal in her building involving a "Karen" & a mystery dog-pooper, & they are taking the side of the alleged Karen. Plus, Sarah looks at the science of what makes a happier home, & apparently it involves a lot of wood, curves, & low hallway ceilings.
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Sarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice
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54min
June 01, 2020 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 channel to help people who don't have a dad. Sarah shares the details about a possible parallel universe where we live in reverse? We debate whether we'd eat at a restaurant with mannequins. Sarah mourns the death of her favorite thing: buffets. Plus, we talk to American Sherlock author Kate Winkler Dawson.
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1h 21min
May 28, 2020 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 talks about a study that examined the difference between Mother's Day & Father's Day cards, & what it tells us about societal norms. We discuss a Scandinavian hobby of getting drunk alone at home w/ no clothes on. We debate the essence of modern art & learn about a gym for your face.
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