Best Susie Meister Podcasts (2024)

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838: Boy Bands, Sleep Science, & Dementia Deep Dive 1:03:39

20m ago1:03:39

1:03:39

We're discussing the boy band documentary, Dirty Pop, which details the exploitation of teen hearthrobs, and we discuss the reasons why girls have different fandom behaviors than boys. We talk about a 30 for 30 where a football player creates a persona to handle the press and get attention, but the line between identity and brand are blurred to big…

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837: Nun Brains, Acidic Lake, & Holiday Cards 1:03:31

1d ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Sarah is hoping high heels don't come back in style because she has to work on her toe spread. We discuss. We hear how hundreds of nuns were able to show the secret to a healthy brain, and we learn why your vocabulary could predict your likelihood of cognitive issues. Sarah joined a queer water polo team for "seniors," and we are psyched that she's…

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836: Rattlesnakes, Miracle on Ice, & Pizza Box Mystery 59:51

5d ago59:51

59:51

Apparently there is a den of thousands of rattlesnakes in Colorado, so Sarah is freaking out, and we think rattlesnakes are publishing propaganda to help their reputation. Steve Jobs was a weirdo with a very strange method for relieving stress. Susie talks about an aggressive football program that was accused of being "thugs," and we debate whether…

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835: Hot Stuff, Camp Romance, & Missy Elliott in Space 1:02:14

8d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Sarah is keeping up her New Year's resolution of stretching, but it turns out she needs some strength to go with it because her physical therapist says she's like a combination between the tin man and Gumby. Susie had a run in with a pigeon and she is not happy about it. Bald eagles have a great publicist because despite what they put in the movies…

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834: Happiness Factory, Dancing Fools, & Charles Manson's Son 1:06:27

15d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Susie saw an interview with Charles Manson's son, and wanted Sarah to explain why he was so forgiving of his dad. Susie gave a pep talk about the USA and why you shouldn't be despondent about the state of our country, despite what you might feel, after watching a documentary about North Korea. We learn about an Asian phenomenon of malaise and isola…

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833: Peace Boredom, Communal Tables, & Richard Simmons 57:10

19d ago57:10

57:10

Sarah says she might want to be alone forever, but will this peaceful moment be forever? Sarah explains why communal tables are back in style, but Susie is not impressed. We hear why Sarah's worst date ever involved a case of mistaken identity and dirty fingernails. Plus, did you know Sarah's had ringworm. Now you do. We mourn our quirky king and q…

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832: Googly Eyes, Elephant Names, and How to Get Your Ex Back 59:38

25d ago59:38

59:38

Susie describes two documentaries about the complexities, risks, and problems with sperm donation, and explains why some men are trying to father as many children as possible and how the mothers and babies are the ones who experience the consequences. We learn about a "protest" in Boston where people fought for the metro system to put googly eyes o…

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831: Mouse Therapy, Concert Amnesia, & Camera Regrets 56:24

27d ago56:24

56:24

We got to have a meetup in real life, and it was magical, except for a disastrous restaurant dining experience where we felt like we were on a Challenge and were force fed disgusting food. We talk about how social media is influencing the photos we take, the memories we make, and the ways it affects our lives. Sarah is trying to overcome her fear o…

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830: Schizophrenia, Inner Voice, & Olympics Food 58:45

30d ago58:45

58:45

Susie talks about the new docuseries, Six Schizophrenic Brothers, which is an accompaniment to the book we read in Candy Club, Pleasant Valley Road, about a family of twelve siblings in which six of them have that mental illness. We talk about how their disorder manifests, why it "scares" Susie, and what we can learn from them. We hear that a Mexic…

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829: Reality Bites, Lucy's Remains, & Phallic Flowers 1:21:37

1M ago1:21:37

1:21:37

Sarah is going solo camping, so she's preparing to fight man and beast by herself. We discuss how reality tv never was what it seemed and there were always interventions from producers to make the show "more interesting." And we're talking to Emily Nussbaum about her book, Cue the Sun: The Invention of Reality TV, to learn more about it all! Sarah …

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828: Sweet Caroline, Spice Police, & Magic Birds 58:11

1M ago58:11

58:11

Susie is still laughing about Sarah's technique for scaring off bears, but turns out, Sarah isn't wrong. We hear about the problem bear she's about to encounter at camp. We discuss how men are animals at sporting events, but also how "sports anthems" are created. We find out why Sweet Caroline, Livin on a Prayer, and Don't Stop Believing became ubi…

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827: Lost in Space, Music Chills, & World Records 57:43

1M ago57:43

57:43

Sarah is so happy to be home owner (except for all the things that break, go wrong, and cost money)! She's adulting hard today. We learn about astronauts who are stranded at the International Space Station and Sarah is probably panicking more than them or the person responsible (Elon Musk). And she explains how their situation reminds her of being …

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826: Tell Them You Love Me, Bear Attack, & Oscar Pistorius 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Susie's back in the New World, and has a mysterious illness caused by a mystery creature. Her medical anomalies never stop. Sarah is back from a pirate ship adventure where she fought the law and the law won. We discuss the controversial documentary, Tell Them You Love Me, about a scholar who was working with a non-verbal, developmentally disabled …

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825: Muppet Movie, Clam Diggers, & Bongo Justice 1:01:21

2M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Sarah's breakup has gotten dirty, and Susie is livid. Thoughts and prayers to that man. We discuss the Jim Henson Idea Man documentary, the price of changing the world and what you lose if you're ambitious, and how his childhood may have had a hand in his demise. We debate a new Louisiana law that allows judges to require castration to convicted se…

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824: Stingray Scandal, Tony Danza, & Internet in the Wild 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Sarah is in the "carpentry" era of her single lifestyle, and she's whipping up a coffee table. We learn how to spot overpriced furniture. Sarah is in mourning over the "pregnant" stingray who is mysteriously not pregnant and the aquarium that thought she was is tight-lipped. We realize we need to apologize to Madonna because it turns out you can ad…

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823: Green Flags, Zookeepers, & Dance with the Devil 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Sarah wants to thank all the lesbians and allies for welcoming her back into the fold. She explains why she thinks she's following in her grandma's power lez footsteps. We hear about "green flags" women have when they're dating a guy, and we're disturbed at how low the bar is (bed sheets) and also disagree about men presenting as feminists. We disc…

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Top Model, Mental Movies, & Celebrity Blogs 56:49

2M ago56:49

56:49

We're exploring all the things we got wrong about pop culture and what pop culture gets wrong about us! We begin by jumping on the JLo trash train. TikTok turned on Jenny from the Block, so now we are. The millions of dollars she spent on a bizarro vanity project pushed us over the edge. Team Ben Affleck? We discuss the nightmare that was America's…

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822: Banksy Museum, What's Your Sign, & Slap Fighting 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

There's a new Banksy museum in New York that has not been approved by the artist, but if he were to sue them he might reveal his closely guarded anonymity, and we are delighted that someone might beat him at his own game. We discuss Kansas City Chiefs' football player Harrison Butker's commencement speech telling women to stifle ambitions, be submi…

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821: Serenity Prayer, Dangerous Energy, & Atomic Priesthood 1:02:24

2M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

You asked for personal stuff, so we're giving it to you. Hear how Sarah is dealing with the hysterectomy aftermath and accepting she won't bear children. We discuss the idea of a meritocracy and the lottery of life that can make you feel out of control. Sarah explains how futurists are planning to warn future generations about the dangers of nuclea…

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820: Cheese Addiction, Fake Canadians, & Hug Rights 1:01:30

2M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

We get an update on MouseGate 2024, and hear why Sarah left it "in God's hands." Susie says snakes on an island off of Los Angeles are getting aggressive and are proving Darwin wrong. A woman went to rehab for her cheese addiction, and we hear how much she was eating, debate whether it's a real addiction, and suspect we haven't heard the last of he…

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819: Mouse House, Puppy Dog Eyes, & Dinosaur Wings 1:04:03

2M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

It's an animal-themed episode for better or for WAY worse. Sarah reports on a new dinosaur fossil discovered in silica, which preserved its strange, patchy feathers and scaly skin, but made her wonder why the devil he had teeny tiny arms (that make the t-rex's seem like Shaq's), so she's got a theory. We have a mystery in Colorado involving a bunch…

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818: Ashley Madison, Diss Tracks, & Near Death Experiences 1:42:24

3M ago1:42:24

1:42:24

Sarah is thriving and we're here for it! She even joined a special club of like-minded people, and it's kind of hilarious, but also awesome. We talk about the Ashley Madison dating site for married people seeking affairs and how the documentary showed the range of outcomes for people who were exposed in the data breach. The world's fattest monkey, …

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817: Broken Noses, Hungry Judges, & Handwriting Memories 1:04:23

3M ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Sarah has big news, and we're so excited for her next chapter. She's growing up, making moves, and being committed. We discuss the Westminster Kennel Dog Show and the amazing dogs and their quirky owners. We learn about the Hungry Judge Effect and how seemingly minor, inconsequential factors can change your life. We hear whether handwriting is bett…

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816: Furries, Liars, and Not Safe For Work 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Susie wants to understand the allure of furries. Is this costumed situation kinky or innocuous (just the fur, baby!)? And would you be ok with your college professor doing his lectures in a full costume? We discuss a new Only Fans sensation, Girth Master, who has, you guessed it, a full circumference on show. Susie watched a documentary about Dusti…

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815: Single Sarah, Musical Death, & Northern Lights 1:10:11

3M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Sarah is a single lady again, and she wanted to share what happened, how she's feeling, and why she's, you guessed it, optimistic. Susie just wants to make sure Sarah gets custody of all of her electronics. Sarah had serious FOMO over the North American Northern Lights anomaly, and wants to go to Iceland to get a fix. Sarah has a proposal for youth…

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814: Jerry Lee Lewis, Conjoined Twins, & Psychopath Kids 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

You spoke, we listened--you said you wanted more personal stories, so we're doing our best! Hear why Susie's eyeballs are mid and Sarah's on a tropical vacation. Susie talks about Jerry Lee Lewis, who is a rock-n-roll legend, but is highly problematic, and Sarah explains how we can love people for their best traits without condoning their sins. We …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Susie Meister Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Brain Candy Podcast

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Things We Got Wrong

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838: Boy Bands, Sleep Science, & Dementia Deep Dive 1:03:39

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837: Nun Brains, Acidic Lake, & Holiday Cards 1:03:31

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836: Rattlesnakes, Miracle on Ice, & Pizza Box Mystery 59:51

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835: Hot Stuff, Camp Romance, & Missy Elliott in Space 1:02:14

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834: Happiness Factory, Dancing Fools, & Charles Manson's Son 1:06:27

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833: Peace Boredom, Communal Tables, & Richard Simmons 57:10

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832: Googly Eyes, Elephant Names, and How to Get Your Ex Back 59:38

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831: Mouse Therapy, Concert Amnesia, & Camera Regrets 56:24

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830: Schizophrenia, Inner Voice, & Olympics Food 58:45

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829: Reality Bites, Lucy's Remains, & Phallic Flowers 1:21:37

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828: Sweet Caroline, Spice Police, & Magic Birds 58:11

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827: Lost in Space, Music Chills, & World Records 57:43

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826: Tell Them You Love Me, Bear Attack, & Oscar Pistorius 1:00:25

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825: Muppet Movie, Clam Diggers, & Bongo Justice 1:01:21

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824: Stingray Scandal, Tony Danza, & Internet in the Wild 1:03:12

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823: Green Flags, Zookeepers, & Dance with the Devil 1:01:07

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Top Model, Mental Movies, & Celebrity Blogs 56:49

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822: Banksy Museum, What's Your Sign, & Slap Fighting 1:00:32

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821: Serenity Prayer, Dangerous Energy, & Atomic Priesthood 1:02:24

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820: Cheese Addiction, Fake Canadians, & Hug Rights 1:01:30

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819: Mouse House, Puppy Dog Eyes, & Dinosaur Wings 1:04:03

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818: Ashley Madison, Diss Tracks, & Near Death Experiences 1:42:24

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817: Broken Noses, Hungry Judges, & Handwriting Memories 1:04:23

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816: Furries, Liars, and Not Safe For Work 1:03:12

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815: Single Sarah, Musical Death, & Northern Lights 1:10:11

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814: Jerry Lee Lewis, Conjoined Twins, & Psychopath Kids 1:04:50

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