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: ...
Jun 03, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 79
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)
May 20, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 78
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)
May 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 77
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 t...
Apr 09, 2025•54 min•Season 6Ep. 76
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)
Mar 25, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 75
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)
Mar 11, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 74
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 ...
Feb 25, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 73
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...
Feb 11, 2025•53 min•Season 6Ep. 72
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)
Dec 24, 2024•56 min•Season 6Ep. 71
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.
Dec 10, 2024•54 min•Season 6Ep. 70
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)
Nov 26, 2024•29 min•Season 6Ep. 69
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)
Oct 29, 2024•57 min•Season 6Ep. 68
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 ...
Jun 18, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 67
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....
Apr 30, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 66
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!??!??!!” Su...
Apr 16, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 65
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...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 64
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:...
Feb 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 63
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...
Feb 13, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 62
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)
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 61
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 "th...
Dec 19, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 60
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)
Nov 28, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 59
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)
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 58
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)
Oct 24, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 57
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)
Oct 10, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 56
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 additio...
Sep 26, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 55
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)
Jun 27, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 54
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!...
Jun 06, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 53
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!
May 16, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 52
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)
Apr 26, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 51
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: van...
Apr 11, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 50
