The Brain Candy Podcast
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The Brain Candy Podcast
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.TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 20...
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1039: Men's Underwear, Supermovers, & Killer Dana's Ice Cream
We learn what people think are the most romantic cities in the U.S. to go on a date, and we're just glad Vegas wasn't on the list. Sarah reveals the m...
1038: Golf Cheater, Microwave Beeps, & Amanda Knox Comedy
There is a new documentary coming out about Olympic breakdancer and academic, Raygun, and we don't know how we're going to be able to wait for its rel...
1037: Brain Science, Big Chicken, & Reality TV Personalities
Susie spun the birthday wheel at her favorite dive bar, and she'll be riding that high for a while. Sarah watched a documentary called Big Chicken whe...
1036: Left-handedness, Monsters of God, & The Industry of Ice
Sarah got Susie amazing birthday gifts, and you all are going to be very jealous! We learn the science of left-handedness, why it's still so mysteriou...
1035: Flight Nightmare, Fresno Airport, & Simon Says
Sarah is still in her Camp Era, and that includes giving us tips on nobody's-favorite-game, Simon Says. She is ruthless. We discuss why kids still get...
1034: Usher Concerts, Impaled Hiker, & Super K Lottery
It's Susie's birthday and she joined AARP and is pretty stoked about her trunk organizer. Sarah is rolling the dice on eating lettuce when the stakes...
1033: Dopamine Sites, Elderly Parkour, & Skateboarding
Sarah's brainstorming her camp plans for this summer, and she just might solve climate change single-handedly. We learn about "dopamine sites" in Asia...
1032: Moana Mania, Terminal Lucidity, & Eavesdropping
Sarah is headed off to camp, and she plans for her mission to fight littering and reminisces about the worst "plague" year at camp. We hear about term...
1031: Group Vacations, Kids Music, & Addiction
We discuss Sarah's algorithm and why it's feeding her lavender marriages, and we debate their merits. We discuss the Presbyterian church debating whet...
1030: Burning Man, Shell-less Shellfish, & Alpine Update
Sarah is back from the Windy City, and boy are her arms tired. Susie's whole body is tired because she had to lead a cat rescue operation. We discuss...
1029: Adulthood Age, RSVP Rant, & The Last CD
Susie is throwing a party and would like you people to start RSVP-ing. Do people think that is optional?? We try to figure out why Sarah dated so many...
1028: Groupie Art, Kidz Bop, & Got Milk
Sarah renamed her dog, and we are so excited about our new mascot. Susie found out baseball stadiums and the playing field all have different dimensio...
1027: Turtle Smuggling, Ranch Dressing, & Dog Tattoos
We discuss a woman who was caught by customs with 57 turtles taped to her body and the reasons one might do that. We find out why some people think al...
1026: Love Island, Crow Gifts, & Pink Paint
We revisit the most shared New York Times article by a woman who trains animals (and husbands). We discuss Sarah's new dog and her efforts to teach a...
1025: Bushes Are Out, Maternal Instinct, & Hot Animals
Susie went off on people with misophonia out of nowhere. Sarah teaches us about "analog rules." We discuss the insane documentary, Maternal Instinct,...
1024: Into Thin Air, Pattie Gonia, & Mel Robbins' Idea
We're belatedly celebrating America's birthday, and reminiscing about the bicentennial furniture craze of 1976. Susie read the book Into Thin Air abou...
1023: Reality TV Time Warp, Andi the Whale, & Robot Tail
We're thinking about how when we do a reality tv show, we get suspended in time, and no matter how much we do in our lives we'll have to relive the sa...
1022: Earth, Wind, & Fire, Tyra's Lawsuit, & Tattoo Typo
We're talking about the Earth, Wind, & Fire documentary, and the wild story of this funky 70s band. We discuss the insane hypocrisy of Tyra Banks suin...
1021: Hey Bear, Noise Festival, & Cursed Cursive
Sarah is hyped about her new look. We're calling it athletic chic. We learn about a religious festival where people compete to make the most noise, an...
1020: Backrooms, ADHD Earworms, & Bird Cigarettes
Susie went for her eye appointment, so she's glowing, obviously. Hear what the inside of her eye looks like and how her doctor crush is going. Sarah r...
1019: Backrooms, ADHD Earworms, & Bird Cigarettes
Susie talks about Red Panda, the half-time phenom, who rides a 7ft tall unicycle whilst throwing plates with her feet onto her head. It's a whole thin...
1018: Famous Houses, Glamorous Priest, & Gifting Suite
Sarah is back from Vegas where she attended the Enhanced Games, which allow competitors to use any FDA substance they want. We celebrate that, but we...
1017: Restored Bull Balls, Banana Art, & Lottery Luck
Susie is mad about birds and chipmunks and Sarah is mad about noise pollution, but it's clear they're both old ladies. Susie also had an e-bike accide...
1016: Dolly & Judy, Pop Princess, & Wet Bias
Susie read Dolly Parton's biography, and has a conspiracy theory about her idol. We discuss the Kylie Minogue documentary, how she fought against the...
1015: Let's Get Physical, Old Lady Fashion, & Netflix Lawsuit
Susie has another pretend enemy (pretenemy?), and despite the Hippocratic oath, she is claiming her doctor doing harm. Sarah wants to know what old la...
1014: Amy Poehler Feud, Jeopardy Tips, & Richard Simmons
Susie is in a one-sided feud with Amy Poehler, which makes no sense, but is quite funny. Susie thinks Sarah should consider getting into the handyman...
1013: Last Name Games, Celebrity Gardening, & Temple Grandin
Susie is moonlighting in the motion capture industry, and even though it's technically top secret. she shares the challenges of tech modeling and why...
1012: Gender Reveal, Martin Short, & The Crash
Sarah met a newborn baby, and she is still riding the high. We find out what it costs to get bodycam footage and why the government is so behind the t...
1011: Naming Cows, Fussy Babies, & Carnival Rides
Spring has sprung, but we don't understand why babies are born this time of year. Sarah explains what happens when you pass gas during surgery (and Su...
1010: Mountain Madness, African Runners, & Unwritten Rules
Susie describes why the man who popularized climbing Everest claims he never meant to do that, why he thinks people should climb in a different way, a...
1009: Cruise Quarantine, Connection Keeper, & Kentucky Derby
Sarah and Susie are disturbed by the Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise, and we reminisce about our introduction to the virus thanks to Susie's (unoffi...
1008: Dark Wizard, Urban Birds, & Crossword Crisis
Sarah is embracing her Spanish language learning, but she can only speak it with a deep, Buzz Lightyear voice, and we love it. Susie watched the Dark...
1007: Hulk Hogan, Horse Girl Scandal, & the History of Diapers
Susie watched the Hulk Hogan documentary, and explains why he reminds her of Johnny Bananas, why he is not the hero we hoped for, and the physical pai...
1006: Future Farmers, Well-Being, & Haunted Houses
Sarah is getting excited for her farming future since she's decided to pivot away from snow (since there doesn't appear to be any in Denver anymore)....
1005: Matchmaking, Love, & Dating in the Digital Age
We have been threatening to be matchmakers with a listener for years, but we finally think we found the right candidate to set up on dates. Loyal Brai...
1004: SkyKing, Cult Rescue, & WNBA's New Generation
Sarah is back from living that pura vida in Costa Rica. She had an incredible horse girl experience and now she's back to regular life. Susie is encou...
1003: Interstellar Aftermath, ADHD Curiosity, & Dogs are People Too
We completed the bit of Susie not watching Interstellar, and now we're hearing Sooz Review of the film. Sarah is still emotionally recovering from it....
1002: Enhanced Games, Forest Bathing, & Weird Dreams
Sarah got an invite to attend the Enhanced Games (the competitive sports where anything goes in terms of performance enhancement). We find out how a c...
1001: Whale Birth, Chess Cheating, & Seagull Prevention
We are loving season two of Jury Duty, Company Retreat, and we talk about how the show does an amazing job at casting their unsuspecting foils. Susie...
1000: Mt. Everest Scandal, Lawn Chair Larry, & Everyday Superpowers
We did it! 1,000 episodes! Today we celebrate our achievement by talking about a scandal on Mt. Everest where we don't even know who the villain is. W...