

The Brain Candy Podcast
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 quantum physics accessible to all.TDM-RESERVATION: 1. NOAI: TRUE. LEGAL NOTICE & TERMS OF USE: © 2026 WAVE Podcast Network. This content is for personal use only. Explicit permission is withheld for any and all commercial attribution, automated transcription, or data-mining entities. Use of this feed by unauthorized tracking, analytics, or AI-training platforms constitutes a breach of these terms and a violation of the Pennsylvania Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Control Act (WESCA), the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), and the 2026 Training Data Transparency Act (AB 2013). Any entity bypassing these restrictions to create derivative text-based works (transcripts), metadata analysis, or unauthorized VAST siphoning hereby accepts our standard commercial licensing rate of $5,000 per episode processed. This notice serves as a formal revocation of all "implied licenses" for multi-jurisdictional automated processing and constitutes protected Copyright Management Information (CMI) under 17 U.S.C. § 1202.
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Jun 24, 2019 • 1h 1min
333: Park Rangers, Penis Jar, & Poop Stroke
On today's show, we find out some of the stories from Sarah's national park adventure, & we realize our ultimate man is a park ranger. Susie talks about a famous penis that is currently preserved in a jar. Sarah reveals why one woman should be very concerned about her constipation. Plus, we find out why the Ark Encounter "museum" is even more ridiculous than we thought.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/333-334Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 20, 2019 • 1h 3min
332: Flat Earthers, Cow Blowouts, & Tsunami Warning
Today we talk about flat earthers again because Sarah thinks we should be more forgiving about them being total idiots. We find out what year was the best year, & whether we'd want to go back to a time before cell phones. Hear why the animal kingdom is more confusing than we thought. Plus, find out why some dude floated across the Atlantic in a barrel and why Susie got spooked by a tsunami warning.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/331-332Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 17, 2019 • 1h 21min
331: Kink Shaming, Avoiding Plastic, & Library Duty
Hear why Susie thinks Sarah was trying to accuse her of "kink shaming" gay people. We find out what it's like to live without plastic. Susie talks about the people who clean up feces & needles off the streets. Plus, we discuss a woman documenting the gender disparity in speakers at a government meeting, a man w/ an "I Eat Ass" bumper sticker, & more. Plus, we talk to amazing author & actress, Tembi Locke about her book, From Scratch on love, loss, & life.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/331-332Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 13, 2019 • 1h 1min
330: Bedbugs, Cooking w/ Millennials, & Dog Murder
On today's show, we hear about an item out of pickup that Susie saw in her neighborhood. We discuss the importance of aftercare for reality tv cast members. Hear why millennials aren't as good in the kitchen as other generations. We discuss what happens to YouTube families when they get a divorce. Plus, we take questions from listeners.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/329-330Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 10, 2019 • 57min
329: Love Languages, Jeopardy, & Holding Grudges
Today Sarah is discussing Love Languages, & why she thinks they're important. Susie talks about a documentary about The Price is Right, & how passionate people are magic. We discuss the new Jeopardy phenom, the tragedy of being an aging clown, & what the oldest word in the world is. Plus, we find out why letting go of grudges can change your life.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/329-330Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 6, 2019 • 1h 9min
328: Blurred Lines, Battleaxes, & Free Britney
Today we talk about how mess & success are sometimes strange bedfellows. Sarah updates us about who is called a "genius" & who isn't. Susie updates us about the gendered concept of the phrase "battle axe". We discuss vocal fry, & why it's unfairly maligned. Hear the history of the Lion Sleeps Tonight. And we realize we're on team "Free Britney".Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/327-328Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 3, 2019 • 1h 3min
327: Pregnancy Scandal, Brain Malfunctions, & Grindr Pics
Today we talk about how boredom can be good for you. We celebrate a "wedding" ceremony in India of a man w/ special needs. Susie found out that some people send butthole pics, & she has some questions. We discuss low vagina confidence. We find out why Nike is hot water w/ some female athletes. Sarah reveals why gigs on Craigslist won't pay the bills. We find out the differences among fairytales around the world. Plus, we learn why our brains malfunction in emergency situations.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/327-328Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 2019 • 1h 5min
326: Price of Gold, Mama Drama, & Race Reveal
Today we talk about the Olympic gymnastics scandal and how the sexual abuse was perpetuated. We discuss Beyonce's Homecoming, & Sarah's obsession w/ it. Find out the history of the word mama, & why Susie doesn't like it. Hear some good news about LEGOs and find out why one woman didn't know what race she was until she was 70. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/325-326Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 27, 2019 • 1h 4min
325: Invisible Labor, UFO Sightings, & Horseplay
Today we find out about a hobby that seems a bit odd at first, but is actually pretty frickin amazing. We talk about how financial advice is often sexist. We're enraged about a woman who was denied a world record because she didn't wear a dress. Sarah talks about the best bachelor party story ever & she reveals how they're creating an antidote to the deadliest animal in the world. Plus, we realize that UFOs are real. Period.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/325-326Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2019 • 1h 30min
324: Pooperintendent, Glitter Bombs, & Beesexual Porn
Today we get an update on Susie's Instagram troll. Turns out, he's still a troll. We find out why the Pooperintendent is pissed, & Sarah was right about why he's pooping in public. Sarah talks about an ingenious invention to thwart thieves. We debate the virtues of buying a wedding dress on Amazon, find out what botanical sexism is, & hear about a new porn genre we're into. Plus, find out why a woman was denied a robotics award because of patriarchy.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comRead this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/323-324Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSusie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meisterSarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


