It's almost Thanksgiving and this episode is a sweet treat for your ears as your travel to meet up with family and friends! This week Selena chats with her old pal Sara Benincasa (@sarajbenincasa on Insta) who is an author, comedian, host, and candle fan! Their converstion runs the gamut and covers standup comedy, dating, Chicago, the dangers of sweet candles, and more! It's a very special episode, candleheads! Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! (Music: bensound.com) 

November is here and so is a fresh episode of your favorite candle podcast! This week, Selena chats with Nisha Rana, the founder of AyurLight candles (@ayurlightcandles on Instagram). Nisha was inspired to launch her own brand of candles that merge the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (a traditional Indian system of medicine that emphasizes maintaining balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit) with the science of aromatherapy to create "candles with a purpose." She shares her candle journey, lessons learned as a founder, and introduces Selena to many new scents! Please enjoy and remember to subscribe, rate, and review, candle heads! (Music: bensound.com) 

Happy spring, candleheads! This week, Selena welcomes musician and writer Charlie Rauh (@charlierauh_music on Insta) to the candle hot seat and their conversation is both hilarious and profound. They hit on topics including rituals, tenderness, gentle power, and open windows. Brands covered include Planet Sis, Northern Lights, Diptyque, and more! Be sure to listen to Charlie share information about his upcoming book!  Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena's guest is former comedian Mandie Allietta (@SpiderMandie on Insta) who is also her sister-in-law! Mandie is a tomato candle girlie and they deep dive into this popular vegetable (fruit?) from candles to soups to sweaters. Mandie shares her candle journey from West Elm to B&BW to Sydney Hale and beyond.  They each learn some lessons and and share lots of laughs. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with the founder of Scentille (@scentillecandles on Insta), Nimmi Chainani!  Nimmi is an entrepreneur who was inspired during Covid lockdown to create a product to transform her space and unlock an immersive and luxurious experience. In their conversation, Nimmi shares her candle journey and her experience as an entrepreneur, plus they talk France, Paris, design, her coffee + candles pop-up, Romeo and Juliet, Trudon, Hotel Lobby Candle, and much more. Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

Happy February, candleheads! We're back with the hot candle conversation that you know and love. This week, Selena sits down with her friend Sara Polland for a hilarious and lovely chat. Sara talks about the candles of her faith--from the Friday Sabbath to Havdalah to Hanukkah candles and beyond. They discuss what is "goyish," talk about candle-making at summer camp, incense, bathtub rituals, soap, and more! Plus, Sara introduces Selena to Portugese brand Claus Porto. Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with Melanie who is known as MrKongsMom on YouTube, where she talks about beauty products and candles to over 53K subscribers!  Melanie is a sweetheart who KNOWS HER STUFF in the world of candles. Selena learns about candle crocks and warmers, Melanie gets specific with her favorite scents by season, and they discuss her collab with Kringle. An iconic episode! Please subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound) 

This week, Selena chats with a scent aficionado, a powerhouse podcast host, and a Yankee Candle Stan, Noelle Winters Herzog (@noeygirl_ on Insta)! The ladies talk about perfumes, seasons, and brands ranging from Diptyque, Nest, and Crabtree & Evelyn, to the chaotic candle section of Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Homegoods.  

This week is a very special episode of Two Wick Minimum—Selena sits down with a man whose candle journey for the past 5 years has intertwined with her own: her husband Aaron Allietta!  Aaron shares his expriences with living in assorted mansions that were set to be demolished, his band days, and his bar-backing adventures. Find out which scent is "the candle that is me" to Aaron. Please subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

Your favorite candle podcast is back after a long hiatus!  This week, Selena chats with singer/songwriter Zach Day who is in his candle era and eager to share it with you! Zach shares his candle journey, from the hollers of Appalachia to the stages of Hollywood on THE VOICE! Plus, Zach shares a HUGE update about his newest collab. ENJOY then subscribe, rate, and review! (music: bensound.com)

Selena took about 6 few weeks off to dive into another podcast that she's now hosting (Betches Brides--be sure to tune in), but today she is back to give you the hot candle conversation that you love, sweet candleheads! This week her guest is true blue candlehead Julia Olson! Julia shares dramatic stories of two major candle incidents, her love of Yankee Candle, macintosh, peppermint, the Real Housewives franchise, Kacey Musgraves, and much more! Follow Julia on Insta or TikTok at @jewelrules01 and be sure to watch her Day In New York-Regular Lady Edition series! ENJOY then subscribe, rate, and review! (music: bensound.com)

This week, Selena sits down with writer and podcasting first-timer Hannah Sutker for some hot candle convo!  Hannah is not afraid to "name and shame" everyone in her candle journey, from airing herself out as a youngster to proclaiming the WORST Trader Joe's candle as an adult. The gals talk about the infamous Chris Evans candle, Diptyques the size of trashcans, what is "camp," the commodification of feminism, candles poured into canoe-like vessels, DIY menorahs, and deranged wax melts on TikTok. ENJOY then subscribe, rate, and review! (music: bensound.com) 

Autumn continues apace and it's such a solid season for candles! This week, Selena chats with her hometown pal and family friend Amy Schaubert Brown (@purplepolepushups on Insta) and it's a blast! Amy called in from her favorite place and it's a Two Wick Minimum first!  The ladies talk honeydew melon, beach scents, luxury, Voluspa, candle-making parties, and the legendary FIVE WICK candle from Costco. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

Selena took a brief hiatus from TWM, which she addresses at the top of the episode, but we are back!  This week, Selena chats with singer, songwriter, and candlehead Paisley Fields (@PaisleyJamesFields on Insta, @PaisleyFields on TikTok) about his candle journey, from Mall of America candlemaking with his show choir candle crew to Yankee Candle grab bags. They discuss their shared love of Tori Amos and long matches and Paisley shares the story behind his favorite exclamation, "CANDLES!??!??!!" Subscribe, rate, review, please! (Music: bensound.com)    

This week, Selena chats with candlehead Kathleen McGivney (@kmcgivney on Insta and CEO of @redbarcrew on Insta), a woman who witnessed Selena's triumphant candle win at Linda Loves Bingo back in December! They discuss that fateful night and, of course, Kathleen's candle journey, from goth teen intention candles to party tablescapes to candle rituals, their love of peony, and beyond. They also talk Legos, wax seals, and NYC. She shares her all-time favorite candle and it's a star-studded story of 90s royalty! Subscribe, rate, and review please! (Music: bensound.com) 

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This week, Selena sits down with longtime TWM listener, musician, pianist, and copyeditor Shoshana Seid-Green! Shoshana (@shoshanasg on Insta) grew up in a non-candle home but found her way to candles, thankfully. Shoshana and Selena discuss their shared disdain for candles in weird shapes, a short-lived rival candle podcast, the blur of the past 4 years, and Shoshana's candle Google doc. Plus, Shoshana shares her all-time top 4 favorite candles. Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena has a hot candle conversation with fashion blogger, team lead for tall women, and candlehead, Lucinda Degerlund (@lucindadegerlund on Insta). She shares her love of Bed, Bath & Beyond coupon maximizing, her days of outlet shopping in scenic Maine, and the "candle incident of 2023" that still haunts her. PLUS in a Two Wick Minimum first, there is a GIVEAWAY! Learn more about it on the episode and follow the directions to enter the giveaway via Instagram. Giveaway is open Tue - Thu (2/13/14 to end of 2/15/24) then winner will be announced Friday 2/16/24. Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

We're back after a few weeks off and the candle convo is HOT AS EVER! Selena sits down with comedian and candlehead Carolyn Castiglia (@comediancarolyn on Insta) for a laughter-filled, hilarious, heartelt, and freewheeling chat. Carolyn shares the story of her 21st birthday cake with candle, her feelings about the evils of capitalism, her favorite brands currently, and how to "honor your inner basic." Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with an Instagram candle reviewer extraordinaire, Peter Cool of @Lets_Talk_Candles. On his Insta page, Peter crafts super thorough, informative, and evocative reviews of candles of all sorts—from LeLabo to Diptyque to Roen to Herland to Harlem Candle Co to Tatine to Outdoor Fellow and many, many more. Peter shares his candle journey from bargain shops to more high end, elevated candle brands and higher price points. Tune in to find out what brand inspires Peter to say "those throws aint throwin" and which brands he finds overrated. (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena sits down with her friend, comedian and professional organizer Carrie Gravenson (@carriegravenson) and they have a wide-ranging conversation from Ren Faires to lava lamps to Franzia to letting yourself LIVE via stickers. Carrie shares her two favorite scent profiles and Selena talks about her love of Massachusetts. (music: bensound.com)

This week Selena has a returning guest, comedian and social media maven Sue Funke (@thesuefunke) which makes her a Two Wick Minimum ALL STAR.  Sue comes in hot and spills the tea (and the wax) about the Bath & Body Works Debacle of 2019. The gals talk about big candle, rewards programs, burning at the office, Betty White, and much more. (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with comedian and actress Katina Corrao (@KatinaCorra) and they have a hilarious candle convo.  Katina introduces Selena to Goose Creek, shares stories of Christmastime luminary setups, and schemes up a brilliant concept for a candle that doesn't exist (yet). (music: bensound.com) 

Season 5 continues apace! This week, Selena chats with Ashley Brooke Roberts (@ashley_brooke_roberts on Insta; @ashleybrookeroberts on TikTok) who is a comedian, writer, and a true believer in the magical powers of Diptyque's Eucalyptus candle.  The ladies talk about their respective teen shoplifting phases, the proper liquid to use when dusting your candless, candle accessories, and more. (Music: bensound.com) 

As the youths say, "WE ARE SO BACK!" Selena comes in HOT this season with her friend Kristin Smith who has a candle scandal to share. Kristin warns about the pitfalls of candle warmers, talks about her "candle dealer," and shares the one candle that ever broke her heart. The gals discuss candles from Wal Mart, Trader Joe's, Piggly Wiggly, At Home, and beyond. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! And buckle up for a stellar season of the pod! (music: bensound.com) 

Two Wick Minimum is back, candleheads! After a summer away from the pod, this episode kicks off season 5 and Selena is thrilled to bring you the hot candle conversations you love. This week, Selena sits down with writer Jackie Willis who shares her candle journey, with pit stops in the land of vanilla, a candle-free era when she "opted for fresh air," overpowering scents and flavors, Tom Ford, Capri Blue Volcano, and the time she saved a friend's candle from the horrors of tunnelling. In addition, they both go crazy for pumpkin candle season. (Music: bensound.com)

This week, host Selena sits down with comedian, author, actor, musician, and candlehead Mindy Raf (@mmmindela on Insta). Mindy shares her theories about candle tastes among different religions, they talk about wax play, and Selena solves the problem of a broken vessel. Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: Bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with "candle kid" Drew Yauch (@DSYauch on Insta, YouTube, TikTok) and he introduces her to so many cool brands—D.S. & Durga, Byredo, and more. Drew is a candle icon who admits that "scent is my life" and they have a hugely fun and informative conversation. Hear his hot takes on wax melts, Diptyque, Bath & Body Works iconic fragrances, and so much more. Be sure to check out his candle haul videos on YouTube and TikTok! Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! 

This week, host Selena Coppock chats with the CEO and co-founder of Otherland (@otherlandco), Abigail Stone (@alphagail).  Abigail is a lifelong candle and scent lover and she "followed her nose" from studying art history in college to working for Ralph Lauren to business school to founding Otherland. They discuss the challenges and joys of running a candle company, tomato candles as a trend, maximalism, and much more! Subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! 

Happy Two Wick Thursday, candleheads! This episode is 2 days later than usual because Selena was traveling and securing her base tan, but you will find that the wait is well worth it. This week, Selena chats with comedian Kendra Cunningham (@theotherkendra) and they crack each other up! They discuss tunnelling, tapping, intuition, astrology, and firefighters as candle-haters, and so much more! Light a candle, tune in, then subscribe, rate, and review! (music: bensound)  

Welcome to Part 2 of the live podcast recording at Poured Candle Bar in Hudson, NY with Shawn Hollenbach (@shawnhollenbach)! Shawn is offically a Two Wick Minimum: All Star because this is his 2nd time in the candle hot seat! Shawn tells the story of when his apartment burned down, takes us back to the dark days of Bath & Body Works Pearberry, and schools us on the best candle shops and brands in the Berkshires! Plus, Selena and Shawn touch on the most controversial of all candle scents: vanilla. Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena sits down with the co-owner and co-founder of Poured Candle Bar (Hudson, NY), Dennis Green! They did a live podcast recording in his beautiful candle shop where he sells dreamy scents and he, his husband Ricky, and the PCB staff conduct candlemaking experiences that are top notch. Tune in to hear them discuss fire signs in astrology, floating candles, and why we're currently living in the "golden age of scented candles." Plus there's an applause break! Subcribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena talks candles with influencer, lifestyle blogger, and founder Lindsay Silberman (@lindsaysilb). Lindsay is the creator of Hotel Lobby Candle (@hotellobbycandle) and a self-proclaimed "professional scent snob." They talk about Lindsay's candle journey from the malls of suburban NJ to Syracuse to NYC/Miami. Tune in to hear about the creation of Lindsay's wildly successful candle brand, her career, her product and promotion ideas, and much more! Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena's guest is comedian, writer, photographer, and animal-lover Jenny Rubin (@jennyrubin70) aka Miss Candle! Selena and Jenny are old friends from the NYC comedy scene and they discuss comedy, candles, Jenny's childhood in the West Village, and so much more. Tune in to find out which candle scent Jenny says she would NEVER place in the bedroom. Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena sits down with photographer, visual storyteller, registered nurse, and candle-maker Donna Guerreros! They discuss the female collective that she founded: The Donas Project.  In addition to live events, community, podcasting, and much more, Donna created a series of candles for The Donas Project that have cheeky names and delightful smells. In developing those candles, she did a TON of research about parabens, phthalates, paraffin wax, soy wax, and risk mitigation. Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com).

It's Two Wick Tuesday and this week, Selena chats with Sarah Brown aka @AffluentDetritus on Instagram and her blog.  Their conversation touches on a ton of hot topics: Chanel's Vamp, Laura Ashley, Tori Amos, lipstick of the 90s, The Body Shop, Sarah's little friend "soapey," Instagram, capitalism, and more! Tune in to find out which candle brand literally made Sarah vomit. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)

It's our first candle convo of 2023, candleheads! This week, Selena chats with 2 guests—comedians Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache who are the hosts of LADY JOURNEY PODCAST. They discuss the ethical implications of luxury candles, bath bombs, food scented candles, and more. Tune in to hear what candle product Sarah refers to as a "hot coaster on a table." (Music: bensound.com.) 

It's the last episode of 2022, candleheads!  This week, Selena chats with interior designer, content creator, and decor project guru Emily Starr Alfano (@mstarrevdesign on Instagram).  Emily and Selena go way back to their hometown days (go Red Sox) and they have a fascinating candle convo that runs the gamut from high (Diptyque, Thymes Frasier Fur) to low (Target , TJ Maxx, Homegoods). Emily shares some fascinating stories from her days as a wedding stylist, the gals talk hurricanes (the glass container, not the natural disaster), and break new ground on candle warmers! Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (Music: bensound.com).  

This week's guest is standup comedian, co-host of the legendary GUYS WE FUCKED podcast, actor, writer, and candle lover Krystyna Hutchinson (@krystynahutch on Insta)!  She joins Selena to talk about her candle journey, from Yankee Candle and trick birthday candles to Anthropologie candles. They try to untangle what makes certain candles supposedly "toxic" and Krystyna shares her HOT takes on bubble baths and food-scented candles. Find out her favorite candle shop in NYC and much more! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This episode is a hot, hilarious candle conversation between Selena and comedian Garry Hannon. They talk Pier 1, candle security and maintenance, strategies to fixed a tunneled candle, and Garry's candle evolution from patchouli pillars to Diptyque. Tune in to hear why Garry is haunted by Yankee Candle. Please subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)

This week's episode is a hot candle convo between host Selena and her guest, the creator of Avalah Beauty (@avalahbeauty), Alexzandra Denis! Alexzandra is an entrepreneur, chandler (that's industry speak for "candle maker"), and founder. They discuss the business side of candle creation, building a following that's like a family, listening to your customers and community, and much more! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week my guest is professional transformational coach Tosca DiMatteo. Tosca and Selena have a lovely, heartfelt chat about candles, crystals, lighting, ceremony, Rochester's claims-to-fame, and much more! Learn more about Tosca at ToscaDiMatteo.com. Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (music: bensound.com)

We're back, candleheads! In this season 4 kickoff episode, Selena scored a celebrity guest: Brian Fallon (@thebrianfallon) of rock band The Gaslight Anthem (@gaslightanthem)!  Brian chatted with TWM while he was on tour and we are honored to have him on the pod! They talked about 1980s mall culture, how you can make a tour bus smell fantastic, the importance of candle taste alignment within marriage  and Brian's hatred of summer. Hear what Brian means when he says, "THE WAX NEVER FORGETS!" Subscribe, rate, review! (music: bensound.com)

This episode is our season 3 finale so we scored a candle queen: Jennifer Bartels (@TheJenBartels)! Jennifer is an actor, producer, writer, and comedian whose candle scent mantra is, "I need power." When it comes to candle scent power and throw, MORE IS MORE to her. Selena and Jennifer talk about the power of bathroom candles, her high school hot wax catastrophe  during "boyfriend make-out sexytime," and what scents and brands she loves today. Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (music: bensound.com)

Happy Two Wick Tuesday, candleheads! This week my guest is comedian, musician, host of the podcast Between Awesome and Disaster, and all around lovely dude Will Carey (@willcarey23 on Insta). Will grew up swimming in antiques and Yankee Candles and he is a Yankee Candle LIFER. Tune in to hear how the band Staind influenced Will's candle journey! Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (music: bensound.com) 

Happy Two Wick Tuesday, candleheads! This week Selena is lucky enough to have a candle conversation with writer, producer, and performer Grace Parra Janney (@graceparra360). They discuss candle rituals, lighting a candle as way to send love to a person in need, the power of trays, how to reuse a vessel, and so much more! This episode dedicated to Star Trek: Lower Decks writer's room for encouraging this hilarious, enlightening convo! (music: bensound.com)

After a few weeks off, Selena is back in the candle saddle and ready to hear hot takes from her longtime friend Michelle Boncek. Michelle is a longtime TWM listener, a caring public school teacher, a bookworm, a Swiftie, and a true blue candlehead. The ladies talk podcasts, candlemaking, food scents, candle warmers, gifts, lost wicks, and so much more! It's such a fun, warm convo. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)

After a few weeks off, we are BACK and it's Two Wick Tuesday, candle friends! This week Selena takes things international and speaks with Crissy Martinez, the creator of candle Instagram accont @CrissyAboutCandles. The ladies discuss a bunch of candle companies small and large, The Spice Girls, shopping, and much more. Tune in to learn what candle Crissy calls "love at first sniff." (music: bensound.com) 

This week Selena sits down with Jennifer Gunn, the owner and chandler of Wax Cabin Candle Company (@waxcabin) to learn all about candle creation! They discuss the business side of candling, from scent selection, wax and wick testing, packaging, marketing, and more! Plus Jen shares her candle journey from the malls of New Jersey to Restoration Hardware and beyond. Shop Wax Candle's fantastic selection of candles and use code "TWM" to get 20% off at checkout! www.waxcabincandleco.com. (music: bensound.com) 

This week Selena chats with freelance writer and stylist Sarah Lyon (@sarahlyon9). Sarah is a thrifter who scours vintage sales, bazaars, and Etsy for candles and home décor of all sorts and she shares her secrets with us! We talk about Instagram trends, aesthetics, watching movies JUST for the décor, the power of scent, candles as props in photos, and her access to FREE candles through her work. Tune in to hear her favorite trick for elevating any type of candle and be sure to follow her on Instagram. (music: bensound.com)