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The Brain Candy Podcast

Laugh and learn with the award-winning Brain Candy Podcast, hosted by Susie Meister PhD, & Sarah Rice MFT from MTV's The Challenge. These ladies discuss interesting topics, articles and pop cultur... Read more

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423: Psychology of Karaoke, Sexist Cards, & Pants Drunk

423: Psychology of Karaoke, Sexist Cards, & Pants Drunk

Today we find out why Sarah is obsessed with rap with "family values," & how it informs her performances. We hear th... Read more

28 May 2020

55mins

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215: A Very Special Brain Candy--Sarah's Story

215: A Very Special Brain Candy--Sarah's Story

We thought today's show was going to bring a joyful surprise, but instead it is a difficult one. Hear what's been going ... Read more

26 Apr 2018

51mins

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396: Wrinkles the Clown, Bathroom History, & Steven Tyler

396: Wrinkles the Clown, Bathroom History, & Steven Tyler

Today we hear about a terrifying clown who harasses kids (& parents love him???). We find out why it's not easy to g... Read more

24 Feb 2020

58mins

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205: The Challenge Behind the Challenge

205: The Challenge Behind the Challenge

Hear some of our favorite (and not-so-favorite) moments from our Challenge days, but more importantly we talk about some... Read more

22 Mar 2018

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175: Welcome to the Real World (& The Challenge)

175: Welcome to the Real World (& The Challenge)

Every once in a while we like to satisfy your craving for some behind-the-scenes insight into your favorite guilty pleas... Read more

27 Nov 2017

1hr 2mins

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92: Invasion--Behind-the-Scenes of MTV's The Challenge

92: Invasion--Behind-the-Scenes of MTV's The Challenge

This week we talk about the big news that Challenge:Invasion is coming out on February 7. We don't give away any spoiler... Read more

11 Jan 2017

1hr 5mins

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380: Say Yes To Drugs, Cancel Culture, & Deadly Dog

380: Say Yes To Drugs, Cancel Culture, & Deadly Dog

Today we're mad at another board game. Find out why people get stressed during the holidays. We debate a new anti-drug m... Read more

12 Dec 2019

53mins

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68: Rivals 3 Reunion, Aftermath, & Adderall

68: Rivals 3 Reunion, Aftermath, & Adderall

Today Sarah describes life after Rivals 3, the reunion meltdown, the controversial blog Susie wrote, the twitter feuds s... Read more

11 Aug 2016

49mins

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345: Sarah's News, Swedish Fish, & Dream Burglars

345: Sarah's News, Swedish Fish, & Dream Burglars

Today we learn some big news in Sarah's world, & discuss how her life is changing. We find out why Swedish people ha... Read more

8 Aug 2019

1hr 19mins

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370: Greatest Hits Clip Show & Commentary

370: Greatest Hits Clip Show & Commentary

It's here! Today we go through some of our (and your) favorite clips from the last four years. Hear Sarah cry about Moan... Read more

4 Nov 2019

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67: Rivals 3 Finale Recap & Discussion

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 decisio... Read more

4 Aug 2016

54mins

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294: Inside the Challenge--Your Questions Answered

294: Inside the Challenge--Your Questions Answered

Every so often we like to take your questions about reality tv. Today we hear what really goes on in the "confessionals,... Read more

7 Feb 2019

1hr 5mins

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154: Reality TV's Wildest Disaster

154: Reality TV's Wildest Disaster

We start the showing talking about Dirty 30, and how there was a controversial issue with two female cast members. We th... Read more

14 Sep 2017

56mins

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20: Behind-the-Scenes of MTV's The Challenge

20: Behind-the-Scenes of MTV's The Challenge

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 ... Read more

13 Jan 2016

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242: Mr. Rogers, Terrible Turtle Scientist, & Clean Jeans

242: Mr. Rogers, Terrible Turtle Scientist, & Clean Jeans

Sarah saw the Mr. Rogers documentary, and is getting all emotional about it. Susie talks about an award-winning scientis... Read more

2 Aug 2018

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117: The Real World Pt 3--What Really Happens in the House

117: The Real World Pt 3--What Really Happens in the House

This is our most informative installment in our The Real World series. We talk about what it's really like living in a R... Read more

1 May 2017

1hr 16mins

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84: Cults, Mind Control, & Religion

84: Cults, Mind Control, & Religion

You asked for it, so here's our second episode about cults. We discuss Scientology and learn about Sarah's experience ta... Read more

24 Nov 2016

1hr

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381: Tan Butts, Permafrost Puppy, & Morning Routines

381: Tan Butts, Permafrost Puppy, & Morning Routines

Today we find out why Susie & Sarah are celebrating Howard Stern. Hear why some people are trying to catch some rays... Read more

16 Dec 2019

1hr

Ranked #19

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112: Welcome to The Real World Pt 1--Birth of Reality TV & Interview w/ Judd Winick

112: Welcome to The Real World Pt 1--Birth of Reality TV & Interview w/ Judd Winick

Today we start getting real about the show that started it all. We talk about how The Real World came to be, reminisce a... Read more

13 Apr 2017

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165: The Downside of Reality TV Fame & The Best Catfish Story Ever

165: The Downside of Reality TV Fame & The Best Catfish Story Ever

Sarah found out a surprising downside to being on reality TV, and we're all worked up about it. She's also worked up abo... Read more

23 Oct 2017

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