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 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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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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56min
May 25, 2020 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 talks about the famous drag queen Divine, & reveals why the man who portrayed her felt stifled by the persona. Hear about a man who climbed aboard a wine truck, & took a big sip. Susie thinks she needs to make a documentary about the Village People. Plus, we hear from the authors of Hunting Whitey about the notorious crime boss.
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Sarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice
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1h 24min
May 21, 2020 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 discuss the benefits of journaling during quarantine. Hear why MTV erased ten years of footage. Sarah talks about a robot controlled by a man's butthole. Susie reveals the danger of repressed sexuality, & Sarah shares the world's top sexual fantasies.
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Sarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice
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57min
May 18, 2020 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, weed. You get the idea. Then they attempt to discuss aliens, why we love the smell of gasoline, & we quiz Susie's knowledge of pot lingo. Enjoy, man.
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
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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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54min
May 14, 2020 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 discuss the Secret Love documentary & explore why LGBTQ relationships can be difficult even now. We find out why teacher's have been getting a bad deal forever. We hear about the Wilson Effect, which explains why we see people who aren't there. Plus, we hear whether Sarah wants to be cloned.
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
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Sarah's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ImSarahRice
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56min
May 11, 2020 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 comedian. Susie talks about the docuseries, The Devil Next Door, & why one Ohio man might be Ivan the Terrible. We talk about our first historical memories. Sarah talks about a little boy who came up w/ a creative way to spread happiness, she describes a "muckbang," and they debate whether it's the same as the pimple popping phenomenon.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/418-419
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
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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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57min

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