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Need a break from real life? Tune in to Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts, where Clay and Caitlin Palmer teach you real science between ridiculous jokes and questionable impersonations. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll wonder how this show got approved.

Tonight’s guest is the definition of doing the most—in the best way possible.

Dasia Harris is a second-year veterinary student at NC State, a military reservis...

Tired of dry science talk? So were we. That’s why Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts brings you hilarious hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer—two vet pros who somehow make brain cells giggle. Your neurons will thank you. Or at least stop judging you.

Today’s guest is Deacon Lajala, a Hawaiian native who crossed oceans to take on veterinary school at the Royal Veterinary College.  Can he bea...

Get ready, veterinary fans! Brain Smarts by Vet Candy is back with another episode packed with chaotic trivia, off-the-wall challenges, and laughs that might just make you spill your coffee. And this week? We’ve got a true veterinary superstar in the hot seat:

Kenichiro Yagi — Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist, Master’s Degree Holder… and Headliner at WVC Vegas! ⭐️

Yes, you read that right. Kenichir...

Think of Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts as your brain’s cheat day—except instead of donuts, you get trivia, science, and the wild comedy duo, Caitlin and Clay Palmer. Learning has never been this ridiculous.

Special guest, Shannon Gervais!  

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Get ready for a Brainsmarts challenge like no other! Join Dr. Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Texas A&M and headliner at WVC Vegas, as she dives into the world of veterinary dermatology. From allergic skin disease to tricky ear infections, Dr. Gentry puts her knowledge to the test in a fast-paced, FOMO-filled showdown.

Will she win the Brainsmarts challenge? Don’t miss the insights...

📚 Cat Daddy Episode 3: Who’s Got the Cat Smarts? 😸

Clay & Caitlin Palmer are at it again in Cat Daddy, bringing you another hilarious trivia showdown. This time, the stakes are higher and the cat knowledge is deeper! Our guest is stepping up to the plate, but will they win the ultimate cat trivia battle? Or will they get tangled in the yarn of defeat? Tune in to find ...

Ever wondered what happens when two comedians with a sharp sense of humor dive into the world of witches? Caitlin and Clay Palmer, your favorite comedian duo, mix laughs, lore, and a little bit of mischief in this spellbinding episode. From ancient curses to modern witchy surprises, this episode is guaranteed to enchant, entertain, and maybe even hex your funny bone. Tune in—you won’t want to miss this magical chaos!  Part of Vet C...

It’s another episode of Pet Candy's Cat Daddy, where the competition is as fierce as a cat protecting its favorite toy! Caitlin Palmer, is back, hosting a hilarious episode with a guest who is ready to prove they know everything about feline facts. This week our guest is Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine vet student and mom of 8 cats, "Millie" Mildred Mullings, aka The Diva Vet! Who will take the cat trivia crown? Do...

In this episode of Cat Daddy, comedian cat lovers Clay & Caitlin Palmer are joined by a VERY special guest, former vet tech, and current vet student and mom of three, Micala Henson, who thinks she know everything about cats. Spoiler: She might have underestimated the fun... 😏

Get ready for some serious cat trivia laughs and maybe a few shocking revelations. Can Micala ...

The Pet Health Challenges Study, conducted by the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) and Chewy Health, surveyed more than 2,000 U.S. dog and cat owners in February 2025. The results show that 97% consider their pet a family member, and 90% say their pets have improved their mental or physical health.

However, caring for pets isn’t always easy—74% of owners reported at least one major challenge. The biggest struggles inclu...

Meet Jeremiah Pouncy, the Cornell vet student who makes the rest of us look like underachievers. He checks lion blood pressures, delivers clean water to communities, and somehow still has time to survive exams without spontaneously combusting. 🦁 

Brain Smart's Caitlin & Clay Palmer keep up the chaos with ridiculous trivia, snarky commentary, and general chaos you didn’t know you needed in your life. Expect laughs, jaw drops, a...

She’s opened a brewery. She’s worked in HR. She co-founded CodaPet, helping families with compassionate in-home euthanasia. But can Dr. Bethany Hsia survive the ultimate challenge—trivia questions about turkey sneezes, cancer-fighting cats, and flu-proof seals?

In this month’s episode of Brain Smarts with Vet Candy, hosts Caitlin and Clay Palmer put Dr. Hsia to the test in the only veterinary podcast where the science is real, the ...