The Brain Candy Podcast
Episodes
99: Birth Order, Family Dynamics, & Siblings
16 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we decided to explore the ways birth order effects your life. Find out whether Susie is a stereotypical youngest child, whether Sarah is a bossy...
98: Guilty Pleasures, Juicy Scoops, & Secrets
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about guilty pleasures. From food to tv shows to well, wine. Find out what our guilty pleasures are. Plus, find out the science...
97: Galentine's Day, Relationships, & Celebrating Love
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're discussing love, breakups, marriage, and singlehood in today's show. We especially want to celebrate the women in our life, so we're pretty exci...
96: Activism--I Can't Keep Quiet
02 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss activism and how to be a person of action. Everything from marching to protesting to downloading an app are all things that can be used to ...
95: The Mandela Effect, Marijuana, & Memory Loss
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! We're doing two episodes this week. We had so much stuff to talk about that we couldn't fit it into one episode. So here you go! You've been...
94: Ask Us Anything
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah take calls from listeners and give them advice on everything from love to work to religion. It gets real personal. Find out what we te...
93: Scientology w/ Former Sea Org Member Mike Rinder
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Remini's hit A&E show, Scientology and the Aftermath has made a lot of people curious about the inner workings of the religious organization....
92: Invasion--Behind-the-Scenes of MTV's The Challenge
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about the big news that Challenge:Invasion is coming out on February 7. We don't give away any spoilers, but we speculate based upon...
91: BONUS Episode: Death and the Afterlife
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What's that you say? You need a BONUS episode to get you through the week? Here you go! Today's episode is getting morbid with a discussion about deat...
90: Reading is FUNdamental
05 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about books, but somehow we got into a long conversation about murderers (leave it to Susie to make that happen). We find out what books ...
89: You Say You Want a Resolution--Goals for the New Year
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What's the scientifically best way to stick to a New Year or anytime resolution? We've got the facts here. We discuss tactics for sticking with your g...
88: Dating & Relationships
22 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Even though we're old married ladies now, we were once swinging singles, and doing a whole lotta mingling. Well, Sarah was. We have horror stories apl...
87: Coping in Trump's America: A How-To Guide
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We still aren't over the election results (we're sore losers, and we know it). So we decided to discuss how we're coping (spoiler alert: it involves s...
86: Holiday Memories & Gift Guide
08 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah are playing Santa and have all the gift ideas you could ever hope for. They are telling you all about adorable items for everyone in y...
85: Pop Psychology & Hypnosis
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about those things in psychology that we don't know whether to believe. Susie and Sarah discuss everything from astrology to hypno...
84: Cults, Mind Control, & Religion
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, so here's our second episode about cults. We discuss Scientology and learn about Sarah's experience taking their "Personality Test."...
83: Post-Election Mourning
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Brain Candy ladies are in a post-election tizzy. They are mourning the loss of their candidate, and as such, kick things off with wine time. Susie...
82: A World of Difference: Susie & Sarah on the Road
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We visited the University of Pittsburgh to kick off their International Week, and we discussed our (mis)adventures abroad. We talked ab...
81: (Wo)Men at Work
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We kick this episode off with a Wine Time discussion about baths vs. showers. Let's just say Susie is fine soaking in her own filth and Sarah is outra...
80: Selifes: The Art of the Ideal?
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our recent episodes on millennials made us want to dive deep in to the world of selfies and unpack their meaning and magnitude. Author and selfie afic...
79: Creepy Clowns, Ghost Stories, & Haunted Houses
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting in the Halloween spirit here at the Brain Candy Podcast. We talk about the creepy clowns trolling the country. We debate the virtues of ...
78: So We've Been Publicly Shamed w/ Jon Ronson
13 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We got to interview author, Jon Ronson, and it is an epic fangirl session. He is the author of our September book club pick, So You've Been Publicly S...
77: Millennials Part 2
06 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a continuation of the millennial conversation. We discuss gender differences among millennials, politics, religion, and the way tec...
76: Narcissism, Selfies, & Millennials
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We started this episode with the intention of talking about millennials and the allegation that they are self-centered. It quickly turned into, well, ...
75: Fetishes & Sarah's Sexy Secret
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
74: Conspiracy Theories 2
15 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about conspiracy theories. We discuss everything from Sandy Hook to the Holocaust and the people who deny their existence. There a...
73: Camping Calamity, Q-Tips, & Colin Kaepernick
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
72: Ghostbusters, Burkinis, & Beyonce
01 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode covers everything from Ghostbusters to the burkini ban. Find out how Susie was involved in the Anthony Weiner scandal, what Sarah thin...
71: Donald Trump & Election 2016
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
70: Wes Bergmann of MTV's The Challenge Interview
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 describ...
69: Olympics, Doping, & Sexism
18 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
68: Rivals 3 Reunion, Aftermath, & Adderall
11 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sarah describes life after Rivals 3, the reunion meltdown, the controversial blog Susie wrote, the twitter feuds she had with Spencer Pratt...
67: Rivals 3 Finale Recap & Discussion
04 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
66: Part 2 80s & 90s Nostagia
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 bo...
65: 80s & 90s Pop Culture Nostalgia
21 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah are throwing it back and getting nostalgic about their childhoods. We're talking about television shows, toys, cartoons, and theme son...
64: Books
14 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We love books, and we don't care who knows it. This episode details our literary love, what books inspire us, and how YOU can join our brand new book ...
63: Abortion
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you're looking for an unbiased dialogue about abortion, this is NOT the show for you. We are talking about women's reproductive rights from a stric...
62: Rivals 3 Halfway Point Recap
11 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're halfway through Rivals 3, and we wanted to check in with Sarah to see how she's feeling. Is she loving this season? Does she want to set the rec...
61: Hair, There & Everywhere
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking hair today. Culture, race, class, all of these things overlap with hair. How we style it, how people perceive it. Today we'll unpack the...
60: Serial Killers, Mental Illness, & Forever 21?
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susie got a letter from the Unabomber and that inspired this episode all about mental illness, serial killers, and good vs. evil. We explore why some ...
59: Men We Love: Adam Frank, Miles Kah, and TJ Lavin
09 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is packed full of interviews with some of our favorite men. We talk to astrophysicist, Adam Frank about science, women, and why your prob...
58: Body Positively Crazy
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how people cope with anxiety and depression. We learn about how Sarah has used food to deal with stress. Plus, she talks ab...
57: Reality TV BTS w/ Adam Butler
26 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest, Adam Butler, spills the beans on behind the scenes of reality TV from the crew's point of view. He also happens to be Susie's husband. ...
56: Drunken Behavior
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After years on the Challenge, we both have plenty of stories involving alcohol. We talk about our first drinks, things we've done while drunk, and peo...
55: Lifestyles of the Weird & Wacky 3
19 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We can't resist--we love talking about lifestyles of the weird and wacky. We discuss the monk who has kept his arm in the air since 1973, what's up wi...
54: Sarah's OCD, The Death of Pizza Hut, & Listener Mail
16 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah talks about her anxiety about leaving her hot iron on and how she has OCD tendencies. Susie discusses why her childhood is dead after a recent v...
53: She's Got Personality!
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah take personality tests to determine exactly what kind of craziness we're dealing with. They find out if they're introverts, extroverts...
52: Transgender Bathroom Debate & Other Headlines
09 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is inspired by Sarah's favorite Law & Order episodes that are ripped from the headlines. We discuss the transgender bathroom debate, ...
51: Beauty Hacks
05 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're dishing all of our beauty secrets on this episode! Everything from eyelash extensions and plastic surgery to major beauty fails and Kylie's lip ...
50: More Challenge Secrets
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever wonder how much cast members get for going on reality shows? Who pays for groceries in the Real World house? What is the biggest secret i...
49: Would You Rather...?
28 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah play the age-old favorite game, Would You Rather, in this episode. The game that offers impossible choices with your two silliest smar...
48: MTV's Challenge Secrets, Celebrity Sightings, & a Blind Item
25 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You unlocked this episode with your generous donations to our web series Kickstarter! It's packed full of behind-the-scenes Challenge secrets just for...
47: Lady Parts, Tales from the ER, & Vagina Monologues
21 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't have a penis episode without also having a vagina episode. Here is our episode devoted to our special lady private parts. We talk about th...
46: Penis Talk
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Johnsons. Members. Meatstick. Whatever you call penises (peni?), this episode is all about the silliest body part. We talk about whether size matters,...
45: Gone Bananas (Johnny Bananas)
14 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, we found out that our own Sarah Rice is going to be on another MTV Challenge: Rivals 3. The show will feature pairs of co-ed rivals, and Sar...
44: Race, White Privilege, & Passive Racism
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was inspired by a recent story about a news anchor who took to her Facebook page (which was connected to her company) and spouted off som...
43: Trolls, Johnny Bananas, & AI Gone Wrong
07 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about trolls of the online variety. We talk about what it's like to be trolled online about our appearances on MTV's The Challeng...
42: Food & Wine w/ Sarah's Husband Part 2
04 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of the Food and Wine series, we're moving into the world of vino. All the Brain Candy listeners know how much we love a good glass of wine, ...
41: Food & Wine w/ Sarah's Husband
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first in a two-part food and wine series with Sarah's beloved husband Landon Patterson. He is the VP of Hundred Acre Wines and is giving u...
40: This Is Your Brain on Drugs
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We start out this episode talking about lady stuff (motherhood, relationships, blah, blah, blah), but we move on quickly to drugs and the brain. We di...
39: Cold Calling Cast Members
24 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We've been known to get a little fast and loose with our contacts list, so today we're taking our Cold Calling segment to a whole new level. We let ou...
38: Challenge Mania w/ Gauntlet Queen Sarah Greyson
21 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Challenge OG, Sarah Greyson stops by the studio for a walk down memory lane. She talks about her Road Rules experience, why she is known as the Ga...
37: Secrets and Lies
17 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Secrets and Lies. We talk about our deepest darkest secrets and why people lie. We discuss how people justify lying and what...
36: Talkin' Sh*t...
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was supposed to be about language and where words and phrases come from, but we got a little sidetracked and started talking a little sh*...
35: Lifestyles of the Weird & Wacky 2
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We cannot get enough of the crazy and interesting ways people live their lives. In this episode we return to one of our favorite podcast topics: lifes...
34: Beauty & Sexual Attraction
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Brain Candy Girls are talking about what makes people attractive, the psychology of attraction, and beauty around the world. We learn about the va...
33: Travel
03 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We are taking a walk down memory lane and discussing our travel experiences through the years. We relive travel nightmares, our favorite travel destin...
32: Trivia and Fun Facts
29 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every so often we have to have a grab bag of fun facts--we can't help ourselves. We are nerds, so today we are going into our little treasure trove of...
31: Boobs
25 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah talk about everyone's favorite body part: boobs. We discuss the history of boobs in culture, mastectomies, #freethenipple, and more. W...
30: Friendship
22 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah are discussing friendship. They talk about how hard it is to make friends as an adult, what it's like to be "ghosted," and how to get ...
29: DIYs and Hacks
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah is teaching us her DIY ways. We talk about all the ways you can get beautiful, affordable art or even make it yourself. We learn about Sarah's b...
28: Sleep
15 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You might think because this episode is about sleep that it would be a real snoozefest (get it???), but sleep is a fascinating phenomenon. We spend 1/...
27: Sex
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we got the Love out of the way, this episode will get into the nitty gritty, the down and dirty, the hot and spicy, sexy stuff. We discuss wh...
26: Love
08 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting all lovey-dovey over here on the Brain Candy Podcast. Valentine's Day has us all in a tizzy. Find out about Sarah's long stint as a lesb...
25: MTV Challenge: Where Are They Now?
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode begins with Susie talking about her Twitter/Instagram beef with another former MTV reality cast member. Susie and Sarah then discuss what...
24: Dance Mom's Jill Vertes
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features special guest, Jill Vertes, from the mega-hit reality show, Dance Moms. She has been on the hit reality show for over five ye...
23: Women We Love
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We took a little break from our usual format to chat with two of our favorite ladies. Heather Storm is one of the hosts of Velocity TV's Garage Squad,...
22: Comedy w/ Guest Bill Dixon
27 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We're getting scientific with comedian Bill Dixon. We talk about what makes something funny, the relationship between a comedian and the audience, and...
21: Animals
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In what is probably our most random episode ever, we are discussing pets and animals today. We discuss Sarah's new French Bulldog, Sigmund, and how sh...
20: Behind-the-Scenes of MTV's The Challenge
13 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, so we did it! Here is a behind-the-scenes look at MTV's The Challenge. We discuss all of our favorite and not-so-favorite things abo...
19: 2015 Year in Review
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Brain Candy Podcast is looking back on 2015. What a year it was! Special guest, Dr. Oliver Bateman, is here to help us put the biggest events of t...
18: Cults
06 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about cults. As a doctor or religion, Susie weighs in on the various new religious movements and how they began. As an expert ...
17: Conspiracy Theories
23 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking about conspiracy theories. Whether it's the Grassy Knoll or the Denver Aiport. What's going ON??? We discuss why people get s...
16: Disney
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Things are getting magical at the Brain Candy Podcast. This episode is all about the magical world of Disney. Sarah is a super Disney fanatic while Su...
15: Body Image
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah and Susie talk about body image today. They describe what it's like to be on an MTV Challenge and how it affected their self-esteem. They discus...
14: Memory
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about memory. You know, your brain, and how it stores and recalls information. But we're not going to be all boring, we're giv...
13: Mindfulness
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Susie and Sarah are talking about mindfulness and how stay present in the moment. We talk about how hard it can be to remain focused on the...
12: Online Dating
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss online dating. First we learn about Sarah's adventures in online dating and how she met her husband. We reveal how eHarmony set S...
11: Supernatural
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week The Brain Candy ladies are talking about the supernatural. We tell personal "ghost" stories and how we reconcile these experiences with our ...
10: Music
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah believe Gloria Estefan was right, and the music's gonna getcha. It got us! We can't quit talking about music. Find out why Susie has p...
9: Sports
28 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Susie and Sarah are getting sporty. We discuss Sarah's passion for sports, and why Susie gets a sitter's high instead. We talk about David ...
8: Machines and the Mind
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're discussing how phones, social media, and technology affect relationships. We talk about the New York Times' article "Stop Googling, Le...
7: Crime and Punishment
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we discuss all things crime-related. We're discussing serial killers, pedophiles, and unsolved mysteries. Plus, we talk the rumors that the...
6: Lifestyles of the Weird and Wacky
07 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah discuss different lifestyles including a couple who chooses to live their life as if they were in the Victorian era (except for how th...
5: The Great Debate
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Susie and Sarah talk about feminism and the recent debate Sarah got into on Twitter over equality. One of her fans took issue with Sarah's passionate ...
3: Back to the Future
16 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers the potential advancements of the future. Susie Meister and Sarah Rice discuss self-driving cars, implanted headphones, and the fu...
2: Ladies Night
09 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Meister and Sarah Rice talk about all things women (well, not ALL things). We discuss the Bechdel test, the Smurfette principle, Amy Poehler, an...
1: This is the true story...
08 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This is the true story of two strangers, picked to live in a house, and have their lives taped, to find out what happens when people stop being polite...
Would you like this podcast? Brain Candy Podcast Trailer
07 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Would you like this podcast? Laugh and learn w/ Susie Meister PhD & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge as they cover psychology, pop culture,...