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Serious Science. Bad Jokes. Aaryn DuBose Takes on Brain Smarts

Warning: Listening to Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts may result in spontaneous laughter, improved trivia skills, and a slight crush on hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer.It’s like a news show... if the news show had a sense of humor and a caffeine problem.
 
This week's guest is Aaryn DuBose. 
 
Meet Aaryn DuBose, a beacon of inspiration and aspiration, whose journey through the corridors of veterinary medicine is not just about healing animals but also about breaking barriers and lighting the way for others to follow.
 
Currently enrolled at TUCVM (Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine), Aaryn holds multiple leadership roles with remarkable poise. Not only does he manage the core lab in the biomedical research department, but he also serves as the Class of 2027 president, the vice president-elect for SAVMA (Student American Veterinary Medical Association), and the vice president of the Veterinary Surgery Club.
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No One Has Ever Played the Brain Smarts Challenge Like Dasia Harris

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 reservist, an exotic animal enthusiast, and somehow also a full-time motivator on Instagram and TikTok. She’s breaking barriers, busting myths, and proving that there’s no single way to succeed in veterinary medicine.
Dasia doesn’t try to fit the mold.She smashes it and then builds her own.
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From Hawaiʻi to London — Deacon Lajala vs. Brain Smarts Challenge

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 beat the challenge and win Brain Smarts? Tune in to hear!
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Wait… WHAT?! Emily Chung Joins Brain Smarts and Things Get Weird!

This week on Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts with Clay and Caitlin Palmer:We explore the strange, the scientific, and the “wait, did Emily Chung really just say that?”Spoiler: Yes. Yes, she did.
Meet our guest, Midwest University class of 2028, Emily Chung!
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Can this WVC Vegas Headliner and ER Guru Outsmart Brain Smarts?

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. Kenichiro isn’t just a Registered Veterinary Technician or a specialist in both Emergency & Critical Care and Small Animal Internal Medicine. This February, he’ll be taking the national stage at WVC Vegas, showing the world why he’s at the top of his game.
But before the bright lights of Vegas, Kenichiro must face the ultimate challenge… the Brain Smarts gauntlet.
🎧 Don’t miss this epic showdown!
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Will Suzanne Thomas Conquer Brain Smarts? Only One Way to Find Out!

🎧 New episode of Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts just dropped!
Hosted by veterinary comedian Clay Palmer and the only person who can keep him in check—Caitlin Palmer.It’s facts, laughs, and probably one accidental insult. You’re welcome.
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Crazy Questions and Maple Madness: Shannon Gervais Faces Brain Smarts

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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Itch or Miss: Derm Showdown on Brainsmarts with Dr. Christina Gentry

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, laughs, and behind-the-scenes dermatology secrets—and find out what she's planning to do after her WVC Vegas lecture this February!
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Cat Class Is In Session: Keleigh Schettler’s Purr-fect Cat Quiz Showdown

📚 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 out! 🐾. This week's guest is Keleigh Schettler!!  Cat lover and inventory queen!
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Obsessed with the Palmers: Chasing the Chupacabra!

Bloodsucking legends and laughs collide! Caitlin and Clay Palmer dive into the mystery of the Chupacabra, mixing spooky lore with their signature veterinary-world humor. From rural sightings to creepy pet parallels, this episode is equal parts chilling and hilarious. Tune in if you dare… the Chupacabra might be closer than you think! Part of Vet Candy's 2025 Halloween Obsessed Marathon.