Dr. Dean vs. Brainsmarts: Airport Ambush Edition… LIVE From Mandalay Bay, WVC Vegas
Only Vet Candy would turn a chance airport run-in into a season finale.
Broadcasting LIVE from the chaos, lights, and nonstop energy of the WVC Vegas, Caitlin and Clay wrapped up season one of Brainsmarts with the most on-brand moment possible: bumping into Caitlin’s former boss… who is also her current boss… on the way to WVC Vegas.
Naturally, they invited him straight onto the show.
Enter: Dr. Dean
There’s something uniquely humbling about interviewing the person who signs your paycheck — especially when it happens spontaneously in a conference hallway. Dr. Dean joined the hosts for a candid, funny, slightly unpredictable conversation that felt more like catching up with an old mentor than a formal interview.
It was equal parts career reflection, workplace nostalgia, and the kind of honest storytelling that only happens when you hit record in the middle of a conference and just see what unfolds.
Live from Mandalay Bay (Yes, Really)
Recording from the middle of one of the biggest veterinary conferences in the world added an extra layer of chaos to the episode. There’s background buzz. There’s conference energy. There’s the feeling that something unexpected might happen at any moment.
And that’s exactly what made it the perfect finale.
This season has always been about smart conversations that don’t take themselves too seriously — and this episode delivered on that promise in a big way.
The Season One Highlight Reel
Before closing the book on their first season, Caitlin and Clay took a moment to relive the episodes that had everyone talking:
The Canadian “This or That” showdown with Shannon Gervais that somehow turned into a cultural debate.
Fashion breakdowns, trivia, and unexpected laughs with Dr. Thomas Vega out of Chicago.
And, of course, Dr. Hannah Jordan’s parasite stories, which were equal parts fascinating and deeply disturbing.
Each episode brought a totally different vibe, but together they built something that felt real, funny, and refreshingly honest.
A Finale That Feels Like a Beginning
If season one proved anything, it’s that some of the best conversations happen when you don’t overplan them. A random run-in at the airport. A microphone. A conference full of vets. That’s all it took.
The finale isn’t just a look back — it’s a reminder of why people tuned in in the first place. Smart people, unexpected stories, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
And if this is how season one ends, it’s safe to assume season two is going to be even more unpredictable.
