

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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Sep 22, 2016 • 50min
75: Fetishes & Sarah's Sexy Secret
In this edition of Lifestyles of the Weird and Wacky, we discuss sexual fetishes. We talk about quicksand porn (right?!), and whether there is such a thing as a "weird" fantasy. We wonder what the girls from 2 Girls 1 Cup are up to. Sarah confesses her new interest in cosplay, and why the Disney ones are her favorites. Then Susie gets a turn to talk about a strange lifestyle, so she talks about a cannibal community in Papua New Guinea. The most intriguing revelation was when Sarah told a story about how she can now have an orgasm without any touch involved. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Sep 15, 2016 • 1h 3min
74: Conspiracy Theories 2
This episode is all about conspiracy theories. We discuss everything from Sandy Hook to the Holocaust and the people who deny their existence. There are people who believe tragedies in the US are government plots, and think Hillary Clinton has a body double. Sarah believes the government is using holograms and that crisis actors might actually be real. Find out all about the various ways you may or may not be being duped.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Sep 8, 2016 • 56min
73: Camping Calamity, Q-Tips, & Colin Kaepernick
Today we discuss why our camping trip went crazy (spoiler: it involves fire and alcohol). We also discuss Mother Teresa, why she is an interesting and complicated religious figure, and why the hell Johnny Bananas is tweeting about her. We discuss a recent string of ice cream thefts in NYC and what we would steal if we could. We accidentally find out way too much about the phrase "Salty Sea Dog." We also debate the Colin Kaepernick protest and get into a fight about whether it's acceptable for Sarah to hate afros. Why Dr. Seuss hated kids, how we get hooked on Q-Tips, and more!!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Sep 1, 2016 • 58min
72: Ghostbusters, Burkinis, & Beyonce
Today's episode covers everything from Ghostbusters to the burkini ban. Find out how Susie was involved in the Anthony Weiner scandal, what Sarah thinks of Johnny's recent obnoxious Snapchatting, and a discussion on the fashion industry's vanity sizing. We discuss Beyonce's VMA performance, Susie's new mattress, and Sarah's fantasy football aspirations. This feels like our first "real" episode since Rivals 3, and we're both back to be talking about some weightier issues. But even in the midst of our feminist agenda, we stop to sing the Ghostbusters theme song.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Aug 25, 2016 • 44min
71: Donald Trump & Election 2016
Welp. We realized there is no way we can talk about the election in a way that's even close to being fair and even-handed, so we called Susie's mom to talk about her love of Donald Trump. She has a picture of him framed in her house. She thinks he's handsome. It's weird. So, enjoy this phone call with the woman who allegedly birthed the Brain Candy's own, Susie Meister. PLUS, we talk about Laurel's recent comments about Rivals 3.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Aug 19, 2016 • 48min
70: Wes Bergmann of MTV's The Challenge Interview
In this week's bonus episode, Wes Bergmann calls in to get some things off his chest. He wanted to talk about Johnny Bananas and Rivals 3. Wes describes why he thinks Johnny did the right thing by taking Sarah's money, but goes on to say he's angry about some things Johnny is doing now. Plus, he talks about the Bill Simmons interview and why he's mad as hell. We don't talk about the Adderall scandal or production. instead we keep in completely about what Wes can speak to with regards to Johnny's character (or lack thereof). Enjoy!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Aug 18, 2016 • 47min
69: Olympics, Doping, & Sexism
Today's show features a discussion about the Summer Olympics, the sexism we've seen in the way the games are presented and discussed, and a discussion on doping in sports. We have special guest, Oliver Bateman on to talk about the issue. Oliver is an attorney, a PhD in history, and a bodybuilding enthusiast. We inquire about the legalities of performance enhancing drugs, and what makes something fair or unfair play. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Aug 11, 2016 • 50min
68: Rivals 3 Reunion, Aftermath, & Adderall
Today Sarah describes life after Rivals 3, the reunion meltdown, the controversial blog Susie wrote, the twitter feuds she had with Spencer Pratt and others, why MTV is covering up Johnny's Adderall use, and more. Plus, we move into other topics like feminism, religion, and camping. This one's all over the place! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Aug 4, 2016 • 55min
67: Rivals 3 Finale Recap & Discussion
Today we're discussing the Rivals 3 Challenge finale and how Sarah feels about the show, Johnny Bananas, and his decision regarding the "twist." We talk about whether she has regrets, whether she'd do another Challenge, and what her relationship with Johnny is like now.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.

Jul 27, 2016 • 57min
66: Part 2 80s & 90s Nostagia
Last week's episode was so much fun we HAD to do more! We added a part 2 to our 80s and 90s nostalgia. Not only that, but Sarah got a sound effects board, so look out, we have a lot of zany fun on this one. Before we talk about nostalgia, we talk about Sarah getting a naughty pic from someone on Snapchat. We talk about Double Dare, my feud with Marc Summers, Cabbage Patch Kids, Tickle Me Elmo, Oregon Trail, Polly Pockets, Dream Phone, Sweet Valley High, Dunkaroos, Full House, New Kids on the Block, Carson Daly, and more.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin 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.


