The Brain Candy Podcast

Today's episode is a continuation of the millennial conversation. We discuss gender differences among millennials, politics, religion, and the way technology and humans are colliding. We discuss why millennials are leaving religion and why they support Bernie and hate Hillary. Find out what people are googling about millennials and hear the results of our millennials poll.  Listen to more pod...

We started this episode with the intention of talking about millennials and the allegation that they are self-centered. It quickly turned into, well, us being self-centered. We took quizzes to see how narcissistic we are and how empathetic we are. Let's just say the results might surprise you. Or not.  Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club...

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...

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 o...

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." W...

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 sin...

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'...

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 scand...

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 f...

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.com Jo...

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.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free...

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, Ore...

Susie and Sarah are throwing it back and getting nostalgic about their childhoods. We're talking about television shows, toys, cartoons, and theme songs from our young lives. Hey Arnold, U Can't Do That On Television, Square One, Muppet Babies, FraggleRock, and more. It's a trip down memory lane and it's a hoot. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy...

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 club! That's right, we are introducing the Brain Candy Book Club. We are going to meet once a month online so we can discuss the book and drink wine. We are getting so nerdy! Go to our website: thebraincandypodcast.com to register or choose the $25 l...

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 strictly pro-choice stance. We aren't even going to pretend to share both sides. What we will do is have an interesting and informative discussion about what's at stake this election and why you should care. All are welcome to listen, but please do so at...

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 record straight about anything? What's some behind-the-scenes info for our listeners? We're getting Sarah to dish. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newslett...

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 various ways hair affects our life. Plus, we'll find out what color Sarah wants to dye her hair and some of her most epic hair disasters. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, si...

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 people choose good and why some don't, and whether they are even choosing anything at all. We explore mental illness vs. tendencies. We even go off on a tangent about Forever 21. It's a lot to handle! Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://...

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 problems are trivial; then we chat with Miles Kahn, executive producer of Full Frontal w/ Samantha Bee, about politics, comedy, and baked goods; finally, we chat with TJ Lavin, everyone's favorite Challenge host, about what he's afraid of, why he hates q...

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 about her joy when she had to eat dozens of stuffed grape leaves for a Challenge. We talk about body positivity and Tess Holiday and why we get hate mail about it. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy C...

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. Find out how they met, behind-the-scenes on The Challenge, Biggest Loser, and Amazing Race, and production secrets from his shows. Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up fo...

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 people who've acted like fools in the house while on the booze. Plus, we talk about the science of what is going on in the brain when you drink alcohol. Cheers! Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join our Candy Club,...

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 with the statue of the Virgin Mary that is weeping in Fresno, California, John of God and his miracles in Brazil, and why Sarah is convinced there could be a zombie apocalypse. Most importantly, we both break out in a rendition of It's Raining Men in h...

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 visit to Pizza Hut. We dig into the listener mailbag and we talk about a recent email saying we were mean to fat people. Susie convinces Sarah to join Snapchat (imsarahrice) (susiemeister). We discuss the problem of disaster relief donations that do m...

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, or something stranger. They discuss the components of personality and how it changes over time. Most importantly, find out which one of us is Michael Scott and which is Dwight... Listen to more podcasts like this:  https://wavepodcastnetwork.c...