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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August 06, 2018 243: Millennial Nuns, Pay Gap, & Japanese Friendship
Today we find out what it's like to be a millennial nun, and Susie talks about her theory on why the Catholic Church is having trouble recruiting clergy. We find out why women are better surgeons, why income inequality isn't improving, & why people are pissed about the new Netflix show Insatiable. Susie reveals why Japanese people have more security as they age. We find out whether everyone has an accent and why children's book are a great way to learn about another culture.
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August 02, 2018 242: Mr. Rogers, Terrible Turtle Scientist, & Clean Jeans
Sarah saw the Mr. Rogers documentary, and is getting all emotional about it. Susie talks about an award-winning scientist who would present his findings on turtles w/ scantily clad women in the pics. We learn why some people refuse to wash their jeans and put them in the freezer instead. Plus we discuss doomsday prepping and why Sarah is suspicious of her neighbors.
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1h 2min
July 30, 2018 241: Hollywood Sex Dungeon, Upskirting Karma, & Would You Rather
We find out about a mystery pooper VERY close to home, and we are disturbed. We play a women-specific version of Would You Rather. Susie talks about a Hollywood Sex Dungeon gone terribly wrong. Sarah reveals the hidden danger of drinking margaritas. We learn about an upskirting criminal who got what he deserved. Sarah talks about the time she was threatened over Christmas music. And we find out why crimes are prevented due to sporting events.
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52min
July 26, 2018 240: The Wizard of Oz, Spider Bites, & Dangerous Neckties
Find out what the latest is in Sarah's medical mystery tour (plus, the theme song she created for her ailment). Susie tells the history of the Munchkins from the Wizard of Oz. Sarah reveals startling science on the dangers of wearing neckties. Susie talks about all the royal rules Meghan Markle has to follow (and Sarah is none too pleased). Plus, we talk to Alice Bolin who wrote our July book club pick, Dead Girls.
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1h 15min
July 23, 2018 239: Beauty Pageants, Buffalo, & Bubonic Plague
Today we discuss beauty pageants, and whether we agree with them (and the elimination of the bathing suit competition). We discuss why women should brag about their accomplishments. Sarah claims the Bubonic plague is back. Susie reveals the history of the term "86" and more diner speak. We mourn the loss of hundreds of barrels of bourbon that crashed to the ground. We debate whether kids should be allowed in museums. Sarah claims the word buffalo means a lot more than we think.
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58min
July 19, 2018 238: Whispers, Hot for Teacher, & Mystery Smell
Today we talk about Sarah's ASMR, & why she needs certain sounds to fall asleep. We discuss the legacy of Bob Ross, & learn things we never knew. Susie reveals what that smell is in thrift stores. We debate about the name of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Sarah talks about books made of poison. We debate whether its appropriate to date your professor, we discuss the 30-year-old whose parents evicted him, & Sarah discusses the World Series of Poker.
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Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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57min
July 16, 2018 237: Backstreet's Back, Buried Alive, & Las Vegas Time Warp
Hear why Sarah hates a parade and Susie didn't practice her mantra of "stop being polite," and she has regrets. We follow-up on our highly unscientific asparagus pee study. We learn theres a literal time warp near Las Vegas. Hear about a woman who was pronounced dead only to be found alive in a freezer at the morgue. Susie reveals her fear of being buried alive. We learn about a man who was poisoning his co-workers for 20 years, & Sarah tells us why office food is making you fat.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/237-238
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59min
July 12, 2018 236: Pixar's Problem, Cross-Dressing Confusion, & Gratitude
Today we discuss how an award named for Laura Ingalls Wilder was renamed because of racist elements in her writing. we discuss the misogynist culture at Pixar. We discuss cross-dressing, & Susie admits to not really understanding it. Sarah learns about the Pittsburgh Potty, & we discuss its origins. Plus, we interview Diana Butler Bass about her book Grateful.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/235-236
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Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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1h 28min
July 09, 2018 235: Get Smarter, Radium Girls, & Grievances
Today we find out how you can get smarter everyday according to experts. We hear a story about a man who almost died because of 55 pounds of poop in his body. Susie talks about women who were poisoned w/ radium during WWII because of factory conditions. She shares several things that kids do that she hates. We discuss a new Civil War discovery that reveals how medicine was practiced at that time.
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Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/235-236
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Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice
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Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister
Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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58min
July 02, 2018 234: Masculine Energy, Musical Sabotage, & Fatherhood
Today we discuss our Great Debate episode w/ the woman who didn't support feminism. We learn the science of why people faint at the sight of blood. Sarah discusses her first bra, and why her boobs are still a source of consternation. Susie talks about a musician whose career was sabotaged by a girlfriend. She also talks about a tragedy at Costco. We find out what happens in kids' brains when you read to them, & why books w/ pictures are ideal. We interview author, Val Brkich about fatherhood.
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Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice
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