In this episode, Candi and Noodle share a spring catch up with word association! Our old friend helps us organize some ideas and clear out that winter brain. We talk about the dignity of the news, bras, overstimulation, the importance of the fan, and so much more! Do we get from fun to sleep in less than six steps? Sure do. We also talk about breeding apathy and naps. Hang out with us. It’s bananas in here. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin’, Noodle? Red Rising series by Pierce Brown Political Minu...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 5
In this episode, Candi and Noodle share some of their favorite things. It’s time to bank little bits of good to keep our spirits up in the coming nonsense. Join us for chats about the people, things, and happenings that made our brains happy buzz in 2024. We talk about ways to have silly good times, the wildness of this timeline, and even find a way to work a little boob talk in. It’s all of the important vibes in one place - join us! ✨ Have the best yearend, friends - here's to hope and the pow...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode, Candi and Noodle talk fall and its bundle of seasons! We're voting, spooking, and giving as we slide into the end of 2024. Why we vote, information gathering, donating and local shopping, plus a splash of halloween costume ideas. It's grown up as hell in here! Vote by November 5th! Hang out with us today! **** Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle? Throne of Glass series by Sara J. Maas Political Minute: Vote ya face off! **** > Share your voting plan with us at chacharonepodcas...
Oct 28, 2024•59 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about all things clean. Wet stuff, sticky stuff, DUST - we’ve got it all! We’ve got mental health and your space, a variety of rage cleaning, and books that make you happy sob. It’s a party in your ears! We also talk about the time whiplash. Because holy crap The American timeline is WILD. Important story note: The toys were taken away but they were left with all of their books! (Intrigue!) ---- Features: Whatchya Readin’, Noodle? Crook Manifest by Colson W...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 7Ep. 2
In this episode, Candi and Noodle celebrate seven years of Chacharone - hot damn! We reflect on what has passed and how everything is different but sort of the same. Music, navigating capitalism, energy talk, elections, and an even a shot of romance! Come on down for chats - we missed the crap out of you! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin’, Noodle? Babel, or the Necessity of Violence by R. F. Kuang Political Minute: TikTok ban-o-rama ---- Mentioned in this episode: * Laurel Canyon Creative * the Ra...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 1
S6E5 is here! Join us for our Holiday Bonzanza! Some games, some reflection, and a whole lot of intention for 2024. We talk about local fun, goals, and how we hope to vibe into the new year. We even have a positive political minute! [it's a holiday miracle!] ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Atomic Habits by James Clear Political Minute: White House Initiative on Women's Health ---- Mentioned in this episode: -Bunches of recommendations for media -Yearend fun at CandiPresents.com - Submi...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 6Ep. 5
S6E4 has arrived! We chat about the good and bad of traveling, how things have changed, and the plane/foot situation. Dream vacations, travel tips, and terrible journey reminiscing are all here. Hang out with us! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin’, Noodle? Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Political Minute: Biden Impeachment and the Demockery ---- Mentioned in this episode: -Encino Parents Nursery School garage sale - contact us for details!- -the Rad Mag fall issue is coming so...
Sep 29, 2023•57 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this episode, Candi and Noodle talk all about stuff. How much stuff can humans have, can humans have stuff responsibility? Hang with us as we talk about filling the void, magical summer, and all the dusty crevices. **** Features: Whatchya Reading', Noodle?: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty Political Minute: Taylor Swift Economy **** Mentioned in this episode: - the Rad Mag | Summer 2023 | Burn available now ! - LA Kid's Book Festival!...
Aug 02, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In this episode, Candi and Noodle talk all about what, how, and why work life. Short jobs, big jobs, pain in the ass correspondence, unions - hot damn! Hang out with us for all that plus surprise appearances by breadsticks and funk. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Fledgling by Octavia Butler Political Minute: The Biden Soft Launch ---- Mentioned in this episode: the Rad Mag WGA | Writer's Strike...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about taking care of ourselves, feeling better, balance, and bruises. There's passive vs active rest, thanking our bodies, and being okay with the sometimes suck. We're sucking in the vitamin D and wearing all the sunscreen. Shout outs - Circus Liquor, 40 year old bruises, happy bees **** Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle? Fairy Tale by Stephen King Political Minute: Los Angeles Special Council Election **** Mentioned in this episode: Encino Parent's Nurse...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this episode, Candi and Noodle celebrate food and food celebrating! Big event ravioli, savory days, sweet nights, and anxiety meals for one are here. And they brought snacks! Join us for a fun chat about food, friends, and the kind of warmth gathering brings. Big ups to the marshmallow game, bloomin’ onions, and dolls inside cakes. TW: This episode is entirely about food. We do not talk about negative relationships with food or food disorders. We do not discuss food disparity, shortage, or su...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In this episode, Candi and Noodle jam on all things spooky! This grab bag is filled with decoration fun, ghost appreciation, and one bajillion costume ideas! Also, a pretty deep dive into the healthy relationship of Morticia and Gomez. Hang out with us for spooktacular fun! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Things My Son Should Know by Fredrick Bakman Political Minute: Iran and the non-televised revolution ---- Mentioned in this episode: The importance of learning about and sharing the p...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In this episode, Candi and Noodle host mini book club! We talk about checkin' in on ourselves and our space in the universe. Happiness, focus, and building your own base. Also, surprise creepy boob talk - we totally have it all! Grab a little nosh and join us for chats. Mini Book Club: Be a Triangle by Lilly Singh ---- Features: Whatchya Readin’, Noodle?: The Oregon Experiment by Keith Scribner Political Minute: The Queen ---- Mentioned in this episode: 20 Family Yard Sale in Lake Balboa for Noo...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In this episode, Candi and Noodle are joined by Josh Burnell to talk about UNproblematic favorites! With pit stops at man nipples, sad music comfort, and the beauty of the library, there really is something for everyone. Join us on the recommendation slip and slide of unproblematic faves! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Political Minute: Republicans against contraception ---- Mentioned in this episode: So many things are mentioned in th...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this episode, Candi and Noodle give their old friend word association a jingle to help straighten out all those circular thoughts. Sure, there’s the doom and sometimes gloom, but also juice boxes and ramekin sized snacks. Life is about balance. ---- Mentioned in this episode: Museum of Neon Art | Glendale, CA Free Little Libraries S1 E7: Everything You Love is Problematic S3 E3: Everything You Love is Problematic Vol. 2 the Rad Mag | Issue #6 | Summer 2022 | Energize ---- Share your thoughts ...
Jul 29, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 3
In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat all things do. We’ve got motivating tools, doing the things that bring you joy, and inspiration from CA State Senate candidate Caroline Menjivar! Things to do - talk. Every time we share, we learn what we can all do to make things better. And that’s beautiful as hell. Join us as we figure out how to enjoy the spin. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle? A Burning by Megha Majumdar and The Insomniacs by Karina Wolf Political Minute: The formula shortage --...
May 22, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In this episode, Candi and Noodle catch up on 2022! We talk about exercise, snacks, and the tough time we’re having with time. Our mini grab bag covers a little anxiety, consumerism, boxing, and more with a side of cyclical horror. Share the chaos layers with us. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde and A Psalm for the Wild-Built y Becky Chambers Political Minute: Ukraine and the Modern Media War ---- Mentioned in this episode: Light Boxer Pineapple Swirl curl...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this episode, Candi and Noodle jump into the feelings chaos! True, none of us are fine and the December snooze is real, but we learned a lot. Like, it’s okay to be sad, it’s okay to be afraid, and it’s okay to let the surprise optimism in! We also managed to work in a lot of giggles and made a boobie picture point. Life is ishy AND beautiful. Happy New Year! Take care of you. ❤️✨ ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Just Like You by Nick Hornby Political Minute: Omicron - COVID Is Just T...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about year end preparation and celebration! We've got holiday stories filled with adult themes, jammies, sad books, very many lists, and that old holiday favorite - to argue or not to argue? Come - enjoy judgement free hangs with us! Fact check: that Grammy/mall story didn't happen exactly as told. There was a fake scratchy and it was at the holidays, though not at the mall. Just one big pine scented fever memory. Holidays! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', ...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, Candi and Noodle are joined by Jennifer Lane to discuss horror stories! We've got dream book dates, gothic writers being beautifully strange, and accessible gore. Join us for spooky themed, book nerd fun! It's a waddle smacking good time. Mini book club: Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror & Speculative Fiction by Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson. Illustrated by Natalya Balnova. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Bring Your Baggage and Don't Pack Lig...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about natural disasters and how we can prepare. We talk expectations and anxiety, storm surfing, the ridiculous expense of the backpack, and so much more! Join us - we want to make sure you have enough flashlights. Happy October! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall and Our Revolution by Bernie Sanders Political Minute: IATSE Upset - We are aggressively pro union! ---- Mentioned in this episode: Bustle Article | What Shou...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode, Candi & Noodle chat about advice, why it's hard to take and why we love to give it. No-no rooms, bumper stickers, and ignoring stuff is all here - come laugh with us about things that are hard! Note: Chacharone Podcast does not endorse bringing cannabis into spaces where it is prohibited or breaking any rules because grown up reasons. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Political Minute: Gavin Newsom Recall Election - September 14...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about being your own boss with absolute dream of a human, Chloe Bowman! Important points: passion + work, support systems, magic. Reminder: time is bullshit. Thank you, Chloe! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: A Promised Land by Barack Obama and The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin Political Minute: Liz Cheney and the Spectacular Ousting Final Lockin' the F Down Checkin: Aura Rubs and Suspicious Feelings ---- Mentioned in this Episode Chloe Bowm...
May 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this episode, Candi and Noodle do a pandemic themed grab bag! It's filled with conversation starters like dream panic vs. reality panic, worrying about not worrying enough, and car pie! Mask sweat, general yiks, and bringing hope are just a few of the items we tackle on this good time episode. Big points: Resocializing and Introspection Sweet motorcycle sounds: uneditable apparently ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle? : Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones and Roar by Cecilia ...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this episode, Candi and Noodle catch up with each other and 2021. And time, like, in general. Fancy joggers, action items, and layers of information await you! Plus, a little word association - what are you looking forward to? Hang out with us. We're good times. Happy season of love, listeners. Give it to yourself, shower it on the world. Get freaky with your bad ass. ❤️ ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: We Were Eight Years in Power by Ta-Nehisi Coates and You Are Your Child's First T...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this episode, Candi and Noodle invite you to the Chacharone Holiday Party! It's a super fun cheer boost filled with games, trivia, traditions and more! Possible end of the year shit-show acceptance level: high. Important: Paraphilia and Dendrophilous are not the same thing. 🎄 ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work by Liz Fosselin and Mollie West Duffy and How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Political Minute: Vaccines, ...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode, Candi and Noodle start talking about body modification! We share a brief history of humans turning their bodies into art in the first episode about how humans modify themselves! There's none-exercize, piercing mishaps, crying in the tattoo chair and more as we catapult our way into the end of 2020. JOIN US! Oh, and belly button rings were all the rage for a reason, Mom. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: The Huntress by Kate Quinn Political Minute: Biden's cabinet ---- Me...
Nov 29, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, Candi and Noodle talk pandemic-shaped Halloween plus the scariest part of the season - the 2020 United States Presidential Election! [distant shriek] We're chatting the Biden/Harris campaign with pros and cons, missteps, and hopeful conversations! Did you #VOTE yet? VOTE VOTE VOTE *** Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid and House of the Earth by Woodie Guthrie. Political Minute: Voting in 2020 *** Have a happy, safe Halloween! Vote ...
Oct 29, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, Candi and Noodle do some solid friending! We chat about pit sweat, human bandwidth, aura rubbing, and more soul fulfilling relationship bits. Hang out with us. It's like a little friendship nosh. Important: occupational therapy vs physical therapy Mini book club: Big Friendship How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad and Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer Political Minute: The "Pr...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In this episode, Candi and Noodle are joined by Jennifer Lane to talk art! We share some of our favorite book and album covers, talk hangovers at the Louvre, and get a little VHS case nostalgic. Plus, how we're spending quality time in nature. Ducks play an important part. Bonus: book noises Hang out with us. It's fizzy lifting drink for the soul. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Crazy Salad by Nora Ephron Political Minute: Kamala Harris - beats and deets ---- Mentioned in this Episode:...
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 5
