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The Brain Candy Podcast

Laugh and learn w/ 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 Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Dating Apps, Auditory Magic, & Superman

    🚨 Sarah is on the dating apps! 📢 And boy, does she have the scoop on what's going on with the dating community. We find out whether the full-blown lesbians are mingling with the dabblers, what the lesbian equivalent to the fish profile pic is, and whether she is getting a lot of bites (so to speak) from her suitors. It's a treat. Plus, we hear what's in her bio. Susie reveals the goods from Tinder's report on dating trends and she is not happy about it. We learn about a challenge created for magicians to create a magic trick that relies entirely on audio and the auditory illusion that is at the foundation of the winning trick. We discuss the Super/Man documentary about Christopher Reeve, how he is portrayed that may surprise people, and how he believed the accident was "necessary" to teach him life lessons. Susie describes the documentary about the 2004 tsunami, the horror of its destruction, and how they've improved the technology to prevent such a catastrophic loss of life in the future. We find out what surprising item is found at archeological sites of war. Plus, we interview Chimp Crazy's Tonia Haddix about her appearance in the film, what she regrets about her effort to smuggle Tonka away from PETA and the sanctuary, and what her life is like now that she is so famous. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: Head to https://www.factormeals.com/50braincandy and use code 50braincandy to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 41m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Robot Pants, Matching Tattoos, & Free Velcro

    Sarah went to see Wicked, and she wants a little commotion for her ability to not sing out loud in the theater during the film. We also got a pro-tip--never get a matching tattoo with someone. If you do, your relationship is cursed according to Sarah. We learn what robot pants are, how they could help people who are disabled and/or elderly, and how much they'll cost you. We debate the virtues of having calorie counts on restaurant menus. Sarah explains what happens to astronauts's cognition after they come back from space. And she explains how she changed her mind about people who have no desire to travel or go on adventures, and why she thinks they're more useful than she used to. We hear some of the inventions and discoveries that their creators chose not to patent, which led to innovation, societal benefits, and saved lives as a result. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code BRAINCANDY15 at https://lumepodcast.com/BRAINCANDY15! #lumepod Save on the perfect gift by visiting https://auraframes.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BRAINCANDY at checkout.  Get 20% off + 2 FREE pillows for all mattress orders at https://helixsleep.com/BRAINCANDY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m

  3. 12 DEC

    Yacht Rock, Nude Art, & Bald Harassment

    Susie is wound up about the Yacht Rock documentary and she doesn't care who knows it. We learn why Yacht Rock rocks (a little bit), why it has a great sense of humor, and some of her favorite tracks. We hear why hysterectomies are confusing, even to the people who've had them, and why it's not clear exactly what organs they take and the consequences of their removal. We learn about a woman who snuck onto a transcontinental flight from New York to Paris and managed to go undetected for almost the entire flight by going back and forth from bathroom to bathroom, and we consider what type of gal she might be. We discuss an art exhibit where people were encouraged to visit nude, the naiveté of some of the women in attendance, and why we are staunchly against anyone who thinks clothes are a burden. Susie explains why Gen Z gets a lot of flack for being "illiterate" or not reading enough while they are actually breathing new life into the book industry with #BookTok. We consider whether the type of book matters or not in terms of value. We find out why a judge thinks that calling a man "bald" in a derogatory way at work is sexual harassment, and we debate the merits of the argument. Plus, we get the latest in the D.B. Cooper airplane hijacking and parachute escape mystery, and why it's obvious after all these years who did it. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/hysterectomy-confusion-naked-museum-free-flight Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: Save 15% with code BCP at https://paireyewear.com. And support the show by mentioning The Brain Candy Podcast in your post-checkout survey. Get an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy! #honeylovepod Head to https://cozyearth.com/pages/braincandy and use my exclusive 40% off code BRAINCANDY to give the gift of luxury this holiday season. Save on the perfect gift by visiting https://auraframes.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code BRAINCANDY at checkout.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 6m

  4. 9 DEC

    Population Growth, Communal Living, & Vanity Longevity

    Therapist, psychic, what's the difference? That's what we're asking about Sarah's intuition, perception, and ability to read people, and it runs in the family. A political activist/novelist in Japan thinks the answer to Japan's population growth problem involves sterilizing women. Seems like this wouldn't solve the problem, but we do have some alternative suggestions. Sarah is really into the idea of communal living and wonders why communes have such a bad reputation when they might be the solution to a love of societal woes. We hear a new story about our old pal Brian Johnson, who is trying to cheat death and become immortal or something. Despite his claims that his aim is about longevity and health, it seems he's feeling a little self-conscious about his gaunt appearance and is looking to fillers to solve the problem. Sarah explains what Love Island Australia is doing to ensure the cast is safe and that consent for intimacy is explicit, and she is hoping it catches on across reality tv and in real life. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/hysterectomy-confusion-naked-museum-free-flight Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: For 50% off your first order, head to https://www.smalls.com/BRAINCANDY and use code BRAINCANDY Get an exclusive 20% off your first order at https://thrivecausemetics.com/BRAINCANDY Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/BRAINCANDY today to get 10% off your first month. Get $10 off any order and enjoy free shipping when you subscribe at https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BRAINCANDYGIFT See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 hr

  5. 5 DEC

    The Cowardly Lion, High Fives, & Photo Finish

    Sarah is crushing it and we celebrate what a difference a year can make. We hear why she insisted on naming all of her cats "Sam" sort of like George Foreman naming all of his kids George. We learn how the originator of the high five was discriminated against and ended up losing his job for being gay. Susie describes the Olympic moment when Greg Louganis hit his head on the diving board and how it forced him to make the ethical decision on whether to disclose his HIV+ diagnosis. We discuss an article in the New Yorker by John Lahr about what it was like to have the cowardly lion (Bert Lahr) from the Wizard oz Oz as his dad, the challenge of being a cultural icon, and how some people can be outgoing and gregarious in public and sullen and despondent in private. A man in England got three years of jail time for selling firesticks so people could illegally watch Premier League soccer (football). Susie shares the origins of the photo finish, how a horse once won because of a thread of saliva, the limits of accuracy, and how it relates to the Hawkeye system in tennis that determines whether a ball is in or out of bounds. We learn about a kayaker who had to have his leg amputated after getting it caught between two boulders, but we have some questions... Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/illegally-streaming-kayaker-amputation-thicker-than-water Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: Become the best version of yourself and get 15% off Ned products with code BRAINCANDY at https://helloned.com/BRAINCANDY Get 15% off LolaVie with the code BRAIN15 at https://www.lolavie.com/BRAIN15 #lolaviepod Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/BRAINCANDY to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/BRAINCANDY See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 7m

  6. 2 DEC

    Hologram Love, Big Donor Show, & Grandmother Grief

    Sarah is thinking of going on the dating apps, and we are psyched! But we hope she doesn't end up married to a hologram like some "performance artist" that we hate. We talk about a reality show from the aughts that had people competing for a donated kidney from a terminally ill woman that turned out to be a hoax and was meant to raise awareness about organ donation. We learn about a man who loved a bakery only to find out later that the owner was his biological mom. We discuss a New York Times article that explains the "grief" some people are feeling when their children choose not to have children, which means they won't be grandparents. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/illegally-streaming-kayaker-amputation-thicker-than-water Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: For 10% off your order, head to https://www.jackblack.com/braincandy and use code BRAINCANDY Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy Go to https://www.greenchef.com/braincandy50 and use code braincandy50 for 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next two months!  Get an additional 20% OFF the @honeylove Holiday sale by going to https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy! #honeylovepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 5m

  7. 28 NOV

    Ali vs Tyson, Stanford Prison Experiment, & Elvis's Comeback

    Sarah's a happy bunny, and it's a long time coming. We discuss the Mike Tyson v. Jake Paul fight, whether it was fixed, and why the slap should've tipped us off. Susie explains how his lisp, his love of pigeons, and the death of his daughter made people see him differently. We hear how the Muhammad Ali documentary showed how learning to withstand suffering can be the sign of a champion. We hear about the Stanford Prison Experiment documentary showed how this famous psychology research was flawed, unethical, and doesn't demonstrate the findings the researcher claimed. We learn how the design of Navy speedboats and the technology that allows them to go fast are causing the crews to get CTE, suffer addiction, and making suicide far more likely. We hear about a couple who broke up, but ended up back together after one of them got a concussion and forgot they broke up. And Susie wants to talk about how hot Elvis was during his comeback special and how the entertainment industry and his handlers made him feel powerless after his initial fame. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/ipqfjqj0n7 Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: To get 15% off your next gift, go to https://www.uncommongoods.com/candy Visit https://cozyearth.com/braincandy and use my exclusive 40% off code BRAINCANDY to give the gift of luxury this holiday season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 5m

  8. 25 NOV

    Gopher Miracle, Appalachian Sprint, & Cheesy Health

    Sarah is navigating the wild world of homeownership and it's a jungle. We are heartned to hear cheese helps the medicine (alcohol) go down, and think we must be the healthiest women alive. We learn about a child influencer who recently came of age and because she has been exposed to online predators etc for so long she sees OnlyFans as her future. We discuss a phone that was installed on a bridge to help people in distress. We talk about a woman who beat the record for fastest hike of the Appalachian Trail and it is UNREAL how she did it. Let's just say she doesn't have all of her toenails. We find out how gophers healed the world, or at least the destruction of Mt. Saint Helen and it gives us hope for more gopher miracles. Plus, we mourn RayGun's retirement from the Breaking community. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/ipqfjqj0n7 Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Sponsors: Get $30 off the first box - PLUS a free item in every box - when you go to https://wildgrain.com/BRAINCANDY From now until December 4th, get up to 60% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/braincandy! #honeylovepod Now through Cyber Monday, get 25% off LolaVie at https://www.lolavie.com/BRAIN15 #lolaviepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 7m
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Laugh and learn w/ 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 Kardashians to quantum physics accessible to all. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/

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