
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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1038 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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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 mysterious, and what makes it so exceptional among animals. We discuss the new Monsters of God docuseries, wh... more
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 homesick sometimes when they're at camp, but now counselors are noticing that parents are "kid-sick... more
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 are pretty high these days. We learn why dogs do that weird circular positioning thing when they hav... more
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, where people can pretend to shop or order food to get a hit of dopamine, but they're not actually ... more
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The men bashing has really ramped up. I’ve been a long time listener, and I get it, you’re both liberal feminists but hearing the bashing in EVERY episode is getting very old
These gals make for great company! I take them along with me on my daily commute as well as solo road trips. They also make chore time more fun - like getting the house clean while chatting with your bestie! I started listening in 2022 and in 2024 made the goal to get caught up on all their back episodes by the 1,000th episode. I ended up finishing a week late, so while I missed the mark and didn’t get to reward myself with a trip to the 1,000th episode party it sounded like a real blast! I... more
I’ve been listening to these amazing ladies for years now! 🫶🏻 I didn’t know anything about them before listening, but I quickly fell in love with their smart and witty personalities and best friend banter - the brain candy is an extra bonus for those that love to learn fun new things as much as I do! This is my comfort show and my favourite podcast. Today I received some difficult news and simply turning on the Brain Candy Pod in the car for the drive home helped the clouds part briefly for a ... more
Love the show and both these gals, latest episode they both interviewed and it was no good. Let’s just let Susie do the interviews, Sarah is too excited and doesn’t let the flow go because she has to input her personal anecdotes non stop. She does not let the interviewee have much time.
These women are my best friends but they definitely don’t know that. Their top tier show provides more fun facts and comfort than I can put into words. 🩵
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A breezy, conversation-heavy show where two longtime friends banter about psychology, pop culture, science, and everyday life. Episodes mix personal stories with rapid-fire takes on current events, quirky research, and consumer culture, all delivered with humor and warmth. Sponsorships are woven in naturally, providing practical product recommendations without breaking the easygoing vibe. Notable throughlines include brain science applied to daily life, relationship dynamics, parenting anecdotes, and a playful curiosity about oddball news and cultural trends. The format often feels like listening to a candid chat between best friends who like to learn as they go, making complex topics approachable and entertaining. This mix of accessibility... more
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