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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 quantum physics accessible to all.

  1. 11H AGO

    The Truth About Scurvy, Yogurtland Hacks, & A New Kingdom?

    Is Alex Honnold a "bad dad" for scaling the Taipei skyscraper? Susie and Sarah react to his latest feat and debate where the line is between bravery and recklessness. In this episode, Sarah also reveals her secrets to becoming an all-time Yogurtland champion, including how to maximize toppings to get the absolute most bang for your buck. We also dive into some wild science news: what scurvy actually is (and why you definitely don't want it), plus the discovery of a brand new "kingdom" of living things that is unfortunately for us, already extinct. Finally, we cover the latest breaking Olympic news. We discuss why we might be future Olympians, and break down the ridiculous controversy coming out of Norway involving uniforms, stitching, and a very awkward wardrobe malfunction. Topics in this Brain Candy Podcast Episode Include: Yogurtland Strategy: How to maximize your cup value.Science Class: The horrifying reality of Scurvy and a lost biological Kingdom.Alex Honnold: Reaction to the Taipei climb and parenting debates.The Olympics: Norway's uniform controversy and how winning comes down to the stitching.Comments are gold to us. Leave on would ya! Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life when you go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandy Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BRAINCANDYBOGO to get these pj’s for you and someone you love! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    57 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Elizabeth Smart, Secret Mall Apartment, & Pungent Food

    We discuss the Elizabeth Smart documentary about her kidnapping and miraculous rescue, and the complicated nature of healing from that trauma. We learn about a graduate student who was offended when people in the department asked him to stop microwaving his "pungent" food, so he sued the school claiming he was discriminated against. We talk about the people who created a secret apartment in the mall and lived there for a long time without being detected, why they did it, and whether we love it or are annoyed by it. Susie talks about a woman who was busted for drunk driving and drug possession, but handled it in a hilarious way. 00:00 - Why Don't Modern Films Teach Us Lessons Anymore? 04:08 - Susie's Obsession with HBO's The Pit Series 06:24 - Ice Storms, Bowling Ball Gifts, and Caraway Cookware 13:10 - Unpacking the Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping Documentary 22:21 - Artisan Bread & Pastries with Wild Grain 24:54 - The Grad Student Who Sued Over Pungent Microwave Food 32:14 - Living Undetected in a Secret Mall Apartment 45:28 - The Woman with a Bag Labeled 'Definitely Not Drugs' 51:05 - The Flippant Attitude of Free Solo Climber Alex Honnold 54:54 - Tyra Banks and Blaming the Audience for Spectacle 57:49 - Join Our Community & Support the Podcast Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandypod to take an additional 10% off your next purchase! Get $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to https://wildgrain.com/braincandy to start your subscription today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    58 min

  3. JAN 29

    Case Closed, Umbrella Upgrade, & Exclamations

    Sarah is all hot and bothered for the "gay hockey show," Heated Rivalry, and she explains why lesbians would enjoy male on male heat. Susie is all wound up about something totally different: umbrellas. To each their own. We learn about a practice that was created in the 1980s where people dying of AIDS would sell their life insurance policies to investors, and we debate the ethics of betting on someone's death. We discuss the difference in written communication between women and men, and the reason women have to track their punctuation and balance perceived warmth and competence. We find out which celebrities are mentioned the most in pop songs, and the three factors that can increase your chances of being name dropped. Plus, Susie shares big news in the true crime world, where two of the biggest unsolved cases in history have been solved--and the same person (allegedly) did both. 00:00 - Finally, an Umbrella That Actually Works: The Origami Design 12:26 - Boost Your Hair Growth with Neutrophil Supplement 14:18 - The Ethics of Viatical Settlements During the AIDS Epidemic 22:01 - Do Parents Really Have a Favorite Child? The Surprising Study Results 32:30 - Cozy Earth: The Secret to a Better Night's Sleep 34:48 - Women, Exclamation Points, and the Balance of Warmth vs. Competence 44:58 - Who Gets Name-Dropped Most in Pop Songs? The Data Reveals All 50:21 - The Zodiac and Black Dahlia Killers: One Person, Two Unsolved Mysteries Solved 01:01:39 - From Hidden Treasure to DB Cooper: Updates on Famous Unsolved Cases Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BRAINCANDY Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code BRAINCANDYBOGO to get these pj’s for you and someone you love!  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. JAN 26

    Happiness in America, Spa Go Me, & Coed Sports

    Sarah and Susie are reuniting in Denver again, and they are psyched. Sarah is talking about life hack's she's trying in the new year. So what, who cares. Sarah claims there are five "approved" lesbian haircuts and we learn what they are. There is some special nail polish that is going viral that is supposed to allow you to color coordinate by changing the color magically, but it ends up looking insane, and Sarah is mad about it. Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code BRAINCANDY Head to https://www.brodo.com/CANDY for 20% off your first subscription order and use code CANDY for an additional $10 off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  5. JAN 22

    Grandma's Name, Service Dogs, & Switched at Birth

    Sarah's outdoor adventures never stop, and this time she ended up in a ski parade! While Susie has resorted to wearing heated apparel inside. Susie shares the story of Andrea Yates, the woman who killed her five children, and the religious beliefs that made her think she should. Susie is worked up about how grandparents now insist on being called all kinds of weird names and Sarah's got a theory about why they don't want to be called "grandma." We discuss the abundance of "service" dogs on planes and the reasons people bend the rules to get their dog on board, and why it's the airlines's fault. And we hear about two babies who were switched at birth and it wasn't discovered until they were two years old, and the moms had to decide whether to switch them back or not! The story is unbelievable, and no matter what, there is no right answer to how to handle it. 00:00 - Sarah's Ski Parade and Susie's Heated Apparel 17:51 - Unpacking the Horrific Andrea Yates Child Drowning Case 23:13 - Examining the Extreme Religious Cult Behind Andrea Yates 30:30 - How Religious Ideology Scaffolds Mental Illness 43:11 - Why Grandparents Resist Being Called 'Grandma' 52:17 - The Airline's Fault for Fake Service Dogs 01:01:34 - The Impossible Choice in a Switched at Birth Case 01:11:39 - Support the Podcast: Patreon, Reviews, and Sponsors Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Begin your personalized roadmap to sexual happiness with Beducated by taking the quiz at https://beducate.me/pd2602-braincandy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 13m

  6. JAN 19

    Members Only, Tantrum Prevention, & Cher's Appendix

    Sarah has a new guilty pleasure called Members Only, but she says it's more like Real Housewives of Mar-a-Lago. We hear why she is fascinated by these ladies (and their clothing). We debate the virtues of changing your last name when you get married, and how certificates and diplomas should be amendable if you change your name. We learn the benefits of pet ownership according to science, and whether it is better or worse for your happiness than having children. Susie wants you all to know it is certainly better than having a teenager. Sarah explains, at long last, what the appendix even does and why it's more important than most people realize. And Susie tells the story of her friend who had to have her appendix removed because she tried to beat Cher in a feat of strength. This is a true and hilarious story. And we find out about a device that measures your child's vitals, and can alert parents of an impending temper tantrum, and we hear whether it's effective in preventing or reducing their severity. 00:00 - Intellectualizing "Members Only: Real Housewives of Mar-a-Lago" 08:09 - Taco Bell 50K Rules and Daily Look Styling Service 13:06 - The Annoyance of Last Names on Diplomas 23:32 - Human-Grade Nutrition for Your Feline Friends 25:55 - Pet Ownership, Happiness, and the Kid Question 36:45 - BetterHelp for Life's Non-Stop Onslaught 39:40 - The Appendix's True Function and Cher's Plank 47:59 - Mayo Clinic's Tantrum Prevention Watch 59:00 - Shushing People, Loud Neighbors, and Podcast Wrap-up Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: For 50% off your order, head to https://www.dailylook.com and use code BRAINCANDY Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to https://www.smalls.com/braincandy This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.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

  7. JAN 15

    Steve Martin Short, Taco Bell 5k, & Cognitive Dissonance

    We're already getting all emotional about coming up on our 1000th episode, and enjoying the fact that all the naysayers were wrong about us being a "showmance." Susie watched the Chevy Chase documentary, and was hoping to find out if he is in fact the a-hole he is often accused of being. Spoiler: he kind of is. We discuss some big news in psychology research, and it turns out maybe everything we thought we knew is wrong? (So what, who cares.) We found out about an ultramarathon that is simultaneously the opposite of our forthcoming (imaginary) flip-flop 5K and also in competition with it. It involves 31 miles and 9 Taco Bell locations. 00:00 - Celebrating 1000 Episodes and Proving Naysayers Wrong 03:36 - Our Steve Martin and Martin Short Dynamic 08:31 - Susie's Winter Woes: No Snow for Skiing 10:15 - Modern, Non-Toxic Cooking with Caraway Cookware 13:20 - Debating the McRib Lawsuit and Food System Issues 18:37 - The Chevy Chase Documentary and White Male Privilege 29:30 - Empowering Your Finances with Rocket Money App 32:37 - Debunking Cognitive Dissonance and Psychology Studies 45:27 - Sarah's Confidence in the Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/braincandypod and you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase! Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://rocketmoney.com/braincandy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    52 min

  8. JAN 12

    Analog Bags, Leaf Littering, & Denmark's Lost Mail

    We are pretty psyched about our New Year's resolution, and we highly recommend not giving a f*ck to everyone. We learn why Denmark has suspended mail delivery, and we consider whether this is news of progress or a dystopian future. Sarah is extolling the virtues of an "analog bag," and we discuss what we would keep in our bags. Sarah got tricked by AI and we're mad about it. We learn about a man who was fined in England for littering, except the "litter" was a leaf that blew into his mouth and he spit out. WHAT. We learn about a senior living facility that is bringing in cosmetology students (aka a glam squad) to give the residents makeovers. 00:00 - Embracing the 'So What, Who Cares?' New Year's Resolution 05:56 - Exploring Family Neurodivergence, Motorcycle Adventures, and Driving Safety 15:11 - Enjoying Delicious and Convenient Meals with Hungry Root Delivery 19:41 - Analyzing Denmark's Shift to Digital Mail and Healthcare Cards 23:51 - Sarah's Frustration with Expensive Digital Diving Certification Fees 28:26 - Discovering the Joy of Screen-Free Entertainment with Analog Bags 32:41 - Achieving Healthiest Skin with One Skin's Science-Backed Products 36:19 - Continuing Analog Bag Talk and Questioning Al's Impact on Trust 42:20 - Sarah's Disappointment Over a Viral Fake Penguin Surfer Story 45:23 - Outrage Over an 86-Year-Old Man Fined for Spitting a Leaf 53:06 - Celebrating Glamour Gals: Intergenerational Connections and Final Thoughts Brain Candy Podcast Website - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/ Brain Candy Podcast Book Recommendations - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/books/ Brain Candy Podcast Merchandise - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/candy-store/ Brain Candy Podcast Candy Club - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/product/candy-club/ Brain Candy Podcast Sponsor Codes - https://thebraincandypodcast.com/support-us/ Brain Candy Podcast Social Media & Platforms: Brain Candy Podcast LIVE Interactive Trivia Nights - https://www.youtube.com/@BrainCandyPodcast/streams Brain Candy Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Host Susie Meister Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Host Sarah Rice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice Brain Candy Podcast on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Brain Candy Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/braincandy (JOIN FREE - TONS OF REALITY TV CONTENT) Brain Candy Podcast Sponsors, partnerships, & Products that we love: Get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/braincandy and use code braincandy Get 30% off your first 3 subscription orders when you use code BRAINCANDY at https://www.oneskin.co/braincandy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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