Trey Moore is Minneapolis native who hasn't always had the confidence and energy that he exudes today. Trey (as you will find out) is one of the most exuberant, sassy, and loving humans you will ever meet and we felt honored to have such a Loving 'King' share his story. Trey's coming out story involved "bearded" relationships, high school rumors, and a hell of a lot of trust to accept his truest self. This journey engrained confidence within him and this 'prideful confidence' is one of his great...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 79
Relationships. Friendships. Jobs. Habits. You name it, we cover it. Do you think it is harder to break up with someone or be broken up with? Regardless of who does what, you are in CONTROL. The two discuss how you can't control someone else's reaction but you CAN control your own. If a boyfriend/girlfriend isn't serving you anymore - BYE BYE. If your friend has gotten one too many last changes - SEE YA. If your job isn't getting you where you want to go next - CAIO. Whether temporary separation ...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 78
Tune in if you're looking to expand your mind, open new doors, and most importantly, feel seen. Ashley Sondergaard is a self care coach, yoga teacher, astrologer, and host of the Yoga Magic podcast. For over 10 years, she has studied yoga, meditation, astrology and mindfulness practices that prioritize self-care and self-discovery. After having her two girls, Ashley discovered the hard way that taking care of yourself first is the only way to take care of others. Ashley analyzes both Syd and Sop...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 77
You were ASKING so we were....ANSWERING... 20 (+2) questions for your this week to get to know Syd & Soph. What are both of your daily routines? How long did it take you to feel completely confident in your own skin? How do you balance the fitness world and having a healthy relationship with your body/food? Have you two ever hooked up? How do you navigate being in relationship when your friend is single or vice versa? Nothing is left unanswered...so saddle up for the raw truth, because we al...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 76
Dr. Sarah is back baby!! Due to the current threat of women abortion rights, Syd and Soph thought it was only fair for their own OBGYN doc to hop on the podcast to converse about this topic. Dr. Sarah shares what you need to know about finding care, if our abortion rights are no longer protected. Pro-FACTS. We also get into some juicy Q&A’s that our listeners wrote in: Do kegals really work? What’s the science behind male birth control and when will this become available to the public? How d...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 75
Leaving college is a BUSTTTTT. Whether it was yesterday, or years ago, Syd & Soph give tips on what the heck they wished they would've known leaving college & how to survive diving right into the real world. Does everyone need a 'hoe' stage? How the heck do I figure out what I want to do with my life? What do I do if I just have no idea?? Why am I talking myself out of doing what I love? *cough cough* CAREERS. Whether it be your first time, or a career reset...,IT AIN'T EASY. But they've...
May 12, 2022•56 min•Ep. 74
U jelly? Whether we admit to it or not, we all know what jealousy feels like. Whether it be relationship jealousy, always comparing yourself to others, or feeling like you are in competition with everyone around you, this episode candidly covers it all. We talk about retroactive jealousy and how his (or her) past relationships may have lead you to hours (and hours lol) of social media stalking his ex. You want to know everything about their relationship. Did they love them more than me? Why do w...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 73
Simp Simp Hooray! Syd and Soph are back baby! The girls are solo this week - so they spend an aggressive amount of time chatting about sh*itty laundry and the word "simp." What really is a "Simp"? Do we like Simps? Do we prefer Simps or Fboys? Hint: Fboys are sooo last year. The girls also share tips on how they have set relationship boundaries in the past. Syd tell us about the boundaries she has set in her relationship and even shares a personal boundary that she has let herself cross. This ep...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 72
Erin Oprea. An absolute bad ass. We had the honor to candidly chat with our first ever celebrity fitness trainer and U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran. We hear about her experience as a female in male dominated industry, how she kickstarted her fitness career, and her favorite part about training some of the biggest names in country - Kacey Musgraves and Carrie Underwood. Yes, Erin used to train Carrie got to stare at her legs on the daily. Later, her sweet hubby (Sean) joins Erin on the podcast ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 71
Producer Jerdy is off to Vienna, but not without a final send off & spilling the candid tea! A few candid stories from a weekend out on the town & a few sunglasses to hide the night before.... IYKYK. Jackson dives into his WHY behind doing Straight Candid, becoming our producer, the relationship he's built with the podcast, and the tough decision he had to make for himself. He leaves us with advice about sliding into DM's and capturing a guys attention - plus, what NOT to do as a lady DM...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 70
The dynamic duo is here - welcome the Minny Hustlers! Anne and Lo join Straight Candid this week to chat about what really happens behind the "hustle." From creating a flourishing business as best friends to running a fitness account with thousands of followers - these girls show us how a small side hustle can turn into a passion. We know you will love em' just as much as we do. <3 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 69
This week's episode is all about annoyances that insult your soul...Pet Peeves. You may be surprised by some of Syd and Soph's personal pet peeves - like the feeling of covers touching your bare-feet? DARE WE FIND OUT ABOUT A SOCK SLEEPER & A SOCK SEXER! Jordan (Syds boyfriend) even jumps on the mic to expose Syd and her little quirks. You will not want to miss this couples dynamic - we love em'. Stick around to hear one of the CRAZIEST Listener Candid Stories that has ever been shared on th...
Mar 31, 2022•54 min•Ep. 68
Healthy(ish) is an adjective right? This week Syd & Soph talk about finding balance, dealing with body changes, their history of discorded eating, and where they are at right now in their fitness journey. Soph shares her struggles with restriction and binge eating in her college days while Syd opens up about how her childhood affected her views on body image. The girls have now found their own definition of healthy -something they like to call "healthy(ish)." This means that they enjoy a goo...
Mar 24, 2022•56 min•Ep. 67
*Enter Straight Candid's first ever AUTHOR - Lindsey Konchar. Lindsey used the clinical skills that she developed from her past career in social work to write her quippy, evidence-based book: "I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain’t One." This week on the podcast Lindsey gets candid as she opens up about her postpartum anxiety and her struggles with mental health as a young teen. She also shares evidence based tips directly from her book to help with anxiety attacks, burn out, and overall...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 66
Syd and Soph are solo this week - but not solo in their relationship status. *Enter Soph's new boo* - "Plant Daddy." Dare I say... Official? They chat about the common repercussions that occur after posting their partners on Instagram (worth it) and debate their feelings with "you'll find love when you stop looking for it" To try or to not try... that is the question. It's never easy to address your own weaknesses but Syd and Soph candidly admit to their own toxic traits and the struggle of self...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 65
MONEY MONEY MONEY! Let's chat about the thing we avoid figuring out. The thing that is so private, yet it makes our world go round. Callan Faulkner is back on the podcast this week to talk about finances and how to manage your dollaaaas, utilize your skills and interests to make more, and HOW THE HECK TO START. We get it - money is hard to talk about, in fact 90% of listeners said it frustrating and confusing. That’s why she’s here. Callan gives step by step instruction on how to make money doab...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 64
Roses are red, violets are blue; love is in the air, & Sophie's farts are too. Nothing says love like flatulence on Valentine's day. This week, Syd and Soph explain how gifts are NOT a Valentine's day requirement, what last-minute date ideas they approve of, and a story of heartbreak on a past Valentine's day. What do girls REALLY want for Vday? Don't know what to get your mans? WE GOT YOU. The good, the bad, the toots, and a day of love. ENJOY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 63
**Trigger warning** - conversations of sexual assault are discussed in this episode. We ask that if this is not the right time for you to listen, please turn the podcast off at the 20-minute mark. Conversations about sexual assault need to be more common because it reminds us when to speak out, how to take care of friends, and the importance of listening to your gut. The key is to start these conversations now, and often - but as always, we respect those who are not ready to listen. After a ligh...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 62
This week Syd and Soph are diving into meeting people WITHOUT the dating apps - you won't want to miss this! BUT FIRST our producer, Jackson, shares a straight candid moment from his birthday weekend, the girls debate sauna courtesy, and Soph shares a -stinky- confession. Oh, and Syd is trying to grow her booty, one fitness tiktok at a time. Let's get to the meat of the episode - The two discuss how to meet him/her in REAL LIFE. Dealing with dating app burnout? The girls share their tips in incr...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 61
Mini episode this week! The gals keep it quick BUT pack it with straight candid moments, candid banter, and an update on what’s been happening in their lives. Syd tells us about her trip to Mexico and asks for Soph's take on her Candid Thoughts - Would you share a toothbrush with a fling? Soph tells us about her "Dry January" hiccup & her most recent hinge date. The two dive into feet pics and why it's not the best idea to send pics for money (even if it's a pajama selfie). Stay 'til the end...
Jan 20, 2022•36 min•Ep. 60
Welcome Yana & Emerson! Although these babes have chosen two vastly different career paths, they are both killing it in the same BOSS B*TCH ways. Yana, an Account Executive, explains how she went from nannying after college to her current career in sales after not knowing what she wanted to do. LISTEN UP COLLEGE STUDENTS - You WILL figure it out, we promise. We also get to hear about Yana's dating life as a 34-year-old, her childhood as a refugee who immigrated to the US with her parents, an...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 59
THE BLURRED LINES OF GIRL CODE - We get it. It get's messy, unclear, and honestly, so situational. Regardless,. Syd and Soph unpack EVERYTHING you need to know about this infamous unwritten rulebook. Can you call dibs on multiple guys? Can you date a friends ex? Under what circumstances is it okay? Have Syd & Soph ever broken the girl code themselves? Later in the episode, the girls share CANDID listener experiences with broken girl codes & lost friendships. OH and stick around for a cra...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 58
3,2,1... HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Year, new you - right? (or not). The girls hop on the mic to share their honest opinions about New Years Resolutions. Are resolutions overrated and damaging? What are their New Years goals? Will Syd continue to share candid poop stories in 2022? Is Soph going to participate in a DRY January? Syd and Soph also offer some tips (as always) on how to make, and actually keep, a New Years goal. Lastly, Syd and Soph chat about what they are leaving 2021 - including ignoring...
Dec 30, 2021•54 min•Ep. 57
A brother to 3 sisters, content mastermind behind a TikTok House, Ben Sarbacker , hops on this week with Syd & Soph. What is it like content creating, living out in LA in the Go House , and making tiktoks for a living? After learning what Ben is up to, next the girls take a deep dive on his dating app profiles and learn what makes Ben swipe right. The boys (hi Jackson-our producer) answer some questions from our candid lady listeners to get a male perspective on whether guys get the “ick” or...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 56
She’s baaaaack - by a popular demand, the girls welcome OBGYN Dr. Sarah again to chat about everything she wasn't able to cover on Episode 039 - Vagina Anatomy. Men.. this episode is for you, too!! Dr. Sarah talks about premature ejaculation, STDs, and how antidepressants and alcohol can affect your sex life. Other topics include: vasectomies, the orgasm gap, sexual insecurities, and ALL of your other submitted, candid questions. These questions and topics just kiss the surface of the ambiguity ...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 55
It's here! Cuffing season is among us and the girls felt it was the perfect time to talk about how to get through this season, whether cuddling up during the winter months or embracing the single life. But first, a weekend of lifting & a lil piercing; party busses & a gopher win! Would you dabble with a hinge double-trouble profile? In cuffing season, the answer is...YES! In all seriousness, the girls talk about why cuffing season brings us the desire to get hitched, stay in, or work on ...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 54
Balls Deep grace Straight Candid's presence this week on an episode filled with unpacking all things TOXIC pasts. Balls Deep, a podcast that Syd & Soph admire, jump in on a topic they love to speak to - toxic ex's & sex with the ex. Why can sex with an ex be better? Why is it dangerous for our hearts? Would we date the same person we went for in college, now? Each person brings a different perspective on toxic energies and what they've left behind and grown from. From the uncomfortable c...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 53
Welcome Denvyr!! A nutritionist, former college athlete, and strength and conditioning coach hops on Straight Candid to get real about the societal norms of disordered eating. Syd and Soph chat about their history with disordered eating - the dangerous cycle of restricting and binging, sometimes unknowingly. SO many people deal with disordered eating whether you “know it or not” but Denvyr leaves you with scientific, genetic, societal, & personal upbringing reasons that will help you underst...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 52
HAPPY THURSDAY STRAIGHT CANDID LISTENERS! Syd and Soph are on the mic this week to chat about their personal sexual blueprints and how to become more sexually confident. The girls discuss how they became more comfortable in the bedroom after learning about their own bodies, what they like or dislike, speaking up, and learning that you deserve pleasure just as much as the next person. They also dive deep into the hook-up culture found at college campuses and their opinions on one night stands. St...
Nov 04, 2021•59 min•Ep. 51
In honor of Halloween this weekend, Syd and Soph wear matching wigs! Quite the site lol (check out their YouTube channel and subscribe if you haven't yet)! The duo chat about their old Halloween costumes, questioning whether to choose a sexy costume or funny one, & ponder whether sexy Halloween costumes are objectifying or empowering. Either way, the two agree to wear whatever makes you happy, and be safe this Hallo-Weekend! In honor of this week's episode discussing mental health, anxiety, ...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 50
