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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.

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Features:

Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Fledgling by Octavia Butler

Political Minute: The Biden Soft Launch

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Mentioned in this episode:

the Rad Mag 

WGA | Writer's Strike

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 

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Features:

Whatchya Readin', Noodle? Fairy Tale by Stephen King

Political Minute: Los Angeles Special Council Election 

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Mentioned in this episode:

Encino Parent's Nursery School Annual Gala | Get tickets here! 

the Rad Mag | 2023 Subscription 

Send your grab bag thoughts to us at [email protected] or fill out a form at CandiPresents.com! 

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 supply chain problems. We have shared some links below to ways you can help with food shortage this holiday season and always. We know there is privilege in talking about food in a celebratory way and recognize that this episode might not be for everyone. 

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Features:

Whatchya Readin’, Noodle?: Bill Summers by Stephen King and Nevertheless, She Wore It by Ann Shen

Political Minute: Election Day anxiety and the escapades of Twitter

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Mentioned in this episode:

Sally’s Tomato by Henri Mancini | listen on Spotify

@sugartaco

Important: It’s al fresco, not al fresca, “in the open air” 

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Share your favorite recipes and gathering stories with us at [email protected] !

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Visit these sites for ways to help with food shortages -

https://www.lafoodbank.org

www.feedingamerica.org

https://www.wfp.org/support-us

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!

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Features:

Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Things My Son Should Know by Fredrick Bakman

Political Minute: Iran and the non-televised revolution

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Mentioned in this episode:

The importance of learning about and sharing the protests in Iran. Some info and accounts to help amplify:

9 Ways to Help Women in Iran After Mahsa Jina Amini's Death

@themeteor 

@guardian

@golfarahani

VOTE! ✨ We can make the world a better place for all. 🌟 | Vote.org

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

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Features:

Whatchya Readin’, Noodle?: The Oregon Experiment by Keith Scribner

Political Minute: The Queen

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Mentioned in this episode:

20 Family Yard Sale in Lake Balboa for Noodle's preschool | Message us for details!

Unicorn Island Fund

Spooky Grab Bag | Submit your random spooky thoughts, questions, and general trivia or email us at [email protected]

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Correction - Lilly Singh hosted A Little Late with Lilly Singh on NBC, not E!.

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!

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Features:

Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.

Political Minute: Republicans against contraception

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Mentioned in this episode:

So many things are mentioned in this episode - it's a stuff bonanza! A few fun ones are listed here - listen for so many more books, sites, and super sweet story recommendations. 

My tortilla looking besty on TikTok

@BusyToddler

Nonna's Empanadas | Glendale 

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What are your unproblematic favorites? Share them with us here and at [email protected]! 

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.

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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

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Share your thoughts with us! Email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram!

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.

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Features:

Whatchya Readin', Noodle? A Burning by Megha Majumdar and The Insomniacs by Karina Wolf

Political Minute: The formula shortage

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Mentioned in this episode:

Caroline Menjivar for CA State Senate! | https://www.carolinemenjivar.com | @joincarolinemenjivar

Vote by mail ballot status | lavote.org

CA Primaries - June 7, 2020! | CA Secretary of State Info Source

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Do you have motivation tools you want to share? Send your sweet brain vibes to [email protected]!

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.

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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

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Mentioned in this episode:

Light Boxer

Pineapple Swirl curl defining cream by Pacifica

@booksandmybaby

the Rad Mag | Spring 2022 available now! 

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Share your resolutions and feelings with us at [email protected] or leave us a Grab Bag topic/question/thought burst!

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. ❤️✨

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Features:

Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Just Like You by Nick Hornby

Political Minute: Omicron - COVID Is Just That Into Us 

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Mentioned in this episode:

University of West Alabama “Our Basic Emotions”

the Rad Mag | Issue #4 is here!! 

For good feelings try |  Centaurworld on Netflix

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Share your resolutions and feelings with us at [email protected] or leave us a Grab Bag topic/question/thought burst!