Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock

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)

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)

It's Two Wick Tuesday and this week, Selena chats with her hometown pal Jessamyn Violet (@jessamynviolet on Insta) the author of VENICE PEACH (out 6/6) and member of Movie Club (@movieclubband on Insta). They take a long walk down memory lane that includes Gap candles, tapers, Hot Topic vs. Scream, the Natick Mall, Angel by Thierry Mugler, fostering your creative spirit, standup comedy, and more! Catch Movie Club performing in NYC on 8/3! Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

This week, Selena chats with a longtime friend, comedian Chris Lamberth (@ChrisLamberth on Twitter and Insta) who is well-versed in the Marshalls and TJ Maxx candle scene of suburban New Jersey. Chris came prepared with a 7 WICK candle and they discuss grocery store candles, standup comedy, Boston, and the appeal of a Residence Inn. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com) 

It's Two Wick Friday, candleheads! There are no rules! This week, Selena chats with comedy friend and fellow NYC resident Cindee Weiss (@CindeeIsaWeiss on Insta)!  They talk about bong water, 1990s superstore The Body Shop, candle safety when you're a scarf addict, yahrzeit candles, and more! Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com) 

This week, it's Two Wick Wednesday instead of Two Wick Tuesday, but the candle convo and hot takes are just as hot! In this episode, Selena sits down with producer, dog mom, and recreational candlemaker Meghan Dieen (@mrdineen on Insta) for a delightful candle convo. Meghan talks about her love of the meditative, process-driven steps of candle-making, shares how she is a "size queen," and explores her childhood growing up in a home with the mantra: more kids, more candles!  Find out which scent they both dislike and their feelings about bathhouses! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (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) 

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)  SHOW NOTES:  Candle site: http://www.vestacha.com/ Blog post: https://fairuza.net/2012/01/rus-vestacha-international-candles/ Another blog post: https://kittysneverwear.blogspot.com/2012/01/when-neil-gaiman-comes-to-town.html Neil Gaiman's FB post about the candle: https://www.facebook.com/neilgaiman/posts/fairuza-balk-is-making-candles-and-i-gave-her-lots-of-beeswax-from-my-hives/259713150818890/   Maison Margiela candles: https://www.maisonmargiela-fragrances.us/home-scenting/candles/   Heretic Parfum candles: https://hereticparfum.com/collections/candle   This is the site where you can make a custom wax seal: https://artisaire.com/

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)