The Brain Candy Podcast
by Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice AMFT - Brain Candy Podcast
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1058: Oz Mentalist, 6 Degrees of Hollywood, & Animal Feelings
1058: Oz Mentalist, 6 Degrees of Hollywood, & Animal Feelings
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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.
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- 1058: Oz Mentalist, 6 Degrees of Hollywood, & Animal Feelings · 1 h 13 min · Episode 1058We hear about Susie and Sarah's reunion, and share tales from their Denver adventures. We discuss how losing your ID and/or phone is a miserable experience, and reminded us the…
- 1057: Invisible Art, Peachy the Flamingo, & AI Cheating · 1 h 0 min · Episode 1057Today we hear why overnight oats and "healthy" recipes are ruining Sarah's morning. We discuss a woman who sent invoices to people who RSVP'ed to her wedding, but didn't show up…
- 1056: Victoria's Secret, See Everything, & Aging Stars · 1 h 0 min · Episode 1056Today we hear why Sarah is glowing thanks to her new routine. Susie does a spoiler-free discussion of You Can See Everything. We learn about a woman who jumped off a cruise ship…
- 1055: Boys Bathroom, Doodle Justice, & El Capitan · 58 min · Episode 1055Sarah explains how men are weaponizing pooping, which is enraging. Apparently they hide in there to avoid being a good husband and dad. Susie has a laughing fit over the (not…
- 1054: Kelly Clarkson's Bird, Stealing Candy, & Intelligence Gap · 54 min · Episode 1054Susie is very obsessed with the Kelly Clarkson/animatronic bird ordeal involving a Brooklyn toy store. Whose side are you on? We discuss the doomsday problem that all the rich…
- 1053: Recycling Robots, Whale Tale, & Testosterone · 57 min · Episode 1053Susie thinks people at the gym probably think she's a stripper. Sarah is ambivalent about SpOoOoOky Season. We learn about a robot recycling program where they're thrown into a…
- 1052: Doll Hotel, Perimenopausal Wife Guy & Swatting Nightmare · 1 h 2 min · Episode 1052Susie got to hang out with some other Rices, and it was glorious. Sarah started horse school, and she is loving it, but she doesn't think she can ever ride a horse again (!)…
- 1051: Lady Parts, Free Money, & Serious Silliness · 1 h 1 min · Episode 1051Scientists have discovered a new part of the female anatomy and they have no idea what it even does. So that's just great. A disabled woman was paid her full salary, but told not…
- 1050: Ultramarathons, Siren, & the Wheel of Well-being · 1 h 7 min · Episode 1050Sarah just started a therapy business, but she thinks she missed her calling as a redecorator for therapy offices. Someone who could use Sarah's therapy skills is the guy Susie…
- 1049: Halloween Ideas, Fart Spray, & Last Meals · 1 h 0 min · Episode 1049We're brainstorming Halloween costume ideas because, once again, we will be enjoying Spooky Season together. We've got so many good options. We discuss problems at a big festival…
- 1048: Beach Brawl, Dumb Phones, & Longevity Fail · 1 h 7 min · Episode 1048Sarah has a new enemy, and its electronic behemoth, Best Buy. Apparently they want to charge you to recycle your goods, and she ain't having it. Susie's having better luck with…
- 1047: Chocolate Rats, Snow Plow Parents, & Ice Cream · 1 h 0 min · Episode 1047Sarah talks about restaurant owners who are sick of patrons letting their children run amok. Sarah learns about a study that determined a love for chocolate isn't just for…
- 1046: Blind Driver, Smile Size, & Cat Talk · 1 h 3 min · Episode 1046Sarah got her first mammogram, and it as both easier and harder than she expected. Susie has a shocking new poo story about an athlete who soiled herself in a competition, kept…
- 1045: Owl Ears, Hearing Impaired Acting, & Notebook Colors · 1 h 6 min · Episode 1045Sarah's a horse whisperer, so when she goes riding she gets the naughty boys. We learn why a Utah lake is drying up. Sarah believes school notebook colors correspond with certain…
- 1044: Ig Nobel Prizes, Gas Station, & Wheel of Fortune Scandal · 1 h 7 min · Episode 1044Sarah passed her therapy licensing test, and now she feels like a new woman. We discuss what personal life information influencers "owe" their followers, why some people believe…
- 1043: Thongs, Bananas, & Longevity · 55 min · Episode 1043We're not blowing our whistles anymore, but if we were we would do it about thong underwear. Susie used to swear up and down that they were her preferred cut, but now she says…
- 1042: Pastor's Wife, Baby Jessica, & Lindsay Clancy · 55 min · Episode 1042Today we're talking about the Death of a Pastor's Wife documentary, which, with it's religion, cyberstalking, and marital control themes, got us going down a dark path. We hear…
- 1041: Wedding Wardrobe, Local Sleep, & Bear Attacks · 1 h 5 min · Episode 1041Sarah wants people to stop with the obscure and niche wedding dress codes that make no sense. We learn about a study that showed how the brain scans of people can predict who…
- 1040: Peer Pressure, Aha Moments, & Primate Pets · 1 h 11 min · Episode 1040Susie watched the Boeing documentary, Freefall, which exposes the company's negligence that likely led to many of the recent airplane crashes, malfunctions, and fatalities. We…
- 1039: Men's Underwear, Supermovers, & Killer Dana's Ice Cream · 1 h 3 min · Episode 1039We 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 most disturbing fact Susie…
- 1038: Golf Cheater, Microwave Beeps, & Amanda Knox Comedy · 1 h 6 min · Episode 1038There 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 release. In the meantime, we…
- 1037: Brain Science, Big Chicken, & Reality TV Personalities · 1 h 2 min · Episode 1037Susie 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 where a comedian looks into the…
- 1036: Left-handedness, Monsters of God, & The Industry of Ice · 59 min · Episode 1036Sarah 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 mysterious, and what makes it so…
- 1035: Flight Nightmare, Fresno Airport, & Simon Says · 55 min · Episode 1035Sarah 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 homesick sometimes when…
- 1034: Usher Concerts, Impaled Hiker, & Super K Lottery · 55 min · Episode 1034It'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 are pretty high these days…
- 1033: Dopamine Sites, Elderly Parkour, & Skateboarding · 1 h 0 min · Episode 1033Sarah's brainstorming her camp plans for this summer, and she just might solve climate change single-handedly. We learn about "dopamine sites" in Asia, where people can pretend…
- 1032: Moana Mania, Terminal Lucidity, & Eavesdropping · 1 h 8 min · Episode 1032Sarah 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 terminal lucidity, where…
- 1031: Group Vacations, Kids Music, & Addiction · 55 min · Episode 1031We discuss Sarah's algorithm and why it's feeding her lavender marriages, and we debate their merits. We discuss the Presbyterian church debating whether to let their clergy be…
- 1030: Burning Man, Shell-less Shellfish, & Alpine Update · 1 h 6 min · Episode 1030Sarah 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 the Bang My Box documentary…
- 1029: Adulthood Age, RSVP Rant, & The Last CD · 1 h 11 min · Episode 1029Susie 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 narcissists and we decide…
- 1028: Groupie Art, Kidz Bop, & Got Milk · 1 h 3 min · Episode 1028Sarah renamed her dog, and we are so excited about our new mascot. Susie found out baseball stadiums and the playing field all have different dimensions and we hear which stadium…
- 1027: Turtle Smuggling, Ranch Dressing, & Dog Tattoos · 52 min · Episode 1027We 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 all Cheez-Its are not created…
- 1026: Love Island, Crow Gifts, & Pink Paint · 1 h 5 min · Episode 1026We 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 new dog old tricks. Susie…
- 1025: Bushes Are Out, Maternal Instinct, & Hot Animals · 1 h 12 min · Episode 1025Susie went off on people with misophonia out of nowhere. Sarah teaches us about "analog rules." We discuss the insane documentary, Maternal Instinct, where a woman pretended to…
- 1024: Into Thin Air, Pattie Gonia, & Mel Robbins' Idea · 59 min · Episode 1024We're belatedly celebrating America's birthday, and reminiscing about the bicentennial furniture craze of 1976. Susie read the book Into Thin Air about the 1996 Everest tragedy…
- 1023: Reality TV Time Warp, Andi the Whale, & Robot Tail · 1 h 1 min · Episode 1023We'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 same moments and have to…
- 1022: Earth, Wind, & Fire, Tyra's Lawsuit, & Tattoo Typo · 1 h 1 min · Episode 1022We'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 suing Netflix over the America's…
- 1021: Hey Bear, Noise Festival, & Cursed Cursive · 1 h 0 min · Episode 1021Sarah 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, and in so doing, priceless art…
- 1020: Backrooms, ADHD Earworms, & Bird Cigarettes · 1 h 1 min · Episode 1020Susie 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 reveals a statistic about…
- 1019: Red Panda, Drowning in Space, & Choking Signal · 1 h 11 min · Episode 1019Susie 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 thing. We find out about an…
- 1018: Famous Houses, Glamorous Priest, & Gifting Suite · 1 h 6 min · Episode 1018Sarah 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 mourn the loss of buffets…
- 1017: Restored Bull Balls, Banana Art, & Lottery Luck · 1 h 5 min · Episode 1017Susie 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 accident, and it's a fun reminder…
- 1016: Dolly & Judy, Pop Princess, & Wet Bias · 1 h 3 min · Episode 1016Susie read Dolly Parton's biography, and has a conspiracy theory about her idol. We discuss the Kylie Minogue documentary, how she fought against the manic pixie dreamgirl, pop…
- 1015: Let's Get Physical, Old Lady Fashion, & Netflix Lawsuit · 1 h 0 min · Episode 1015Susie has another pretend enemy (pretenemy?), and despite the Hippocratic oath, she is claiming her doctor doing harm. Sarah wants to know what old ladies are supposed to wear…
- 1014: Amy Poehler Feud, Jeopardy Tips, & Richard Simmons · 1 h 4 min · Episode 1014Susie 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 business. We find out how to…
- 1013: Last Name Games, Celebrity Gardening, & Temple Grandin · 1 h 6 min · Episode 1013Susie is moonlighting in the motion capture industry, and even though it's technically top secret. she shares the challenges of tech modeling and why she thinks her and Sarah's…
- 1012: Gender Reveal, Martin Short, & The Crash · 59 min · Episode 1012Sarah 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 times. Susie wants to know…
- 1011: Naming Cows, Fussy Babies, & Carnival Rides · 58 min · Episode 1011Spring 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 Susie is not happy). We hear…
- 1010: Mountain Madness, African Runners, & Unwritten Rules · 1 h 2 min · Episode 1010Susie 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, and why it's much easier to…
- 1009: Cruise Quarantine, Connection Keeper, & Kentucky Derby · 1 h 5 min · Episode 1009Sarah and Susie are disturbed by the Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise, and we reminisce about our introduction to the virus thanks to Susie's (unofficial) work on the Gene…
