Well Said with Syd

Meet Rikaya - a badass, advocate for positivity, and inspiring human that the girls welcome on this week to speak her story about a night stuck in crossfire. Rikaya flashes back to when her life changed forever and a pizza outing in Minneapolis ended in her new found identity as a paraplegic. Relearning day to day tasks like using the restroom or showering, to finding the support system that builds you up when you are down, to believing in what you can do just by being positive. Rikaya is a true image of resilience. Mental strength and positivity through triumphs brought her to the point she is today, with much more around the corner. “I’m going to make a full recovery.” Rikaya, you truly are one of the strongest people we’ve ever met.

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This week Syd & Soph talk with one another about gender stereotypes and the sexuality spectrum. Both Syd & Soph want to give you a warning that they are not trained or educated on this topic, but would like to give you their candid thoughts as women. They have important conversations about heterosexuality, homosexuality, asexuality and everything in between! The two girls explain where they fall on the sexuality spectrum, and why they believe that "everyone is a little gay". They also answer some tough questions that bring up some universal stereotypes. If a girl hooks up with a girl, does that make her lesbian? What about if a guy hooks up with a guy, is he gay? Would you date a guy who has hooked up with another guy? They also give advice to their listeners on how to have these tough conversations with people that aren't in the same generation or have similar views. The two combat stereotypes like someone’s body count and the affect of someone’s count on other people's views. The girls also give an update on upcoming events the Straight Candid team will be attending (hint: The Great Minnesota Get Together) Listen this week to hear about what happened to Soph's stuffed animal, Carmel.

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Attention everyone: Big Guy’s Home! Syd hosts solo this week as she welcomes Emma Caris, her best friend, on the mic. The dynamic duo chat about how they became friends and, most importantly, how their friendship has evolved after graduating college and Emma moving out to New York. They talk about the hard conversations they've had with one another to hold each other accountable, the real emotions that come along with moving, and how to stay close living across the country. You get to hear stories that bring the girls wayyyyy back like Emma taking a shot during a college class or Syd almost fighting a girl in Cabo to have Emma’s back. The girls play a little game of red flag or dealbreaker in friendships and answer listener advice questions like - "How to maintain a relationships when one is overly attached to a significant other?" and "When to give up when the effort in the friendship isn't being reciprocated?" Lots to learn from this best friend duo - listen up & enjoy!

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The moment you've all been waiting for... THE BUDLIGHT BOAT EPISODE! A little bonus content graces your ears this week as Syd & Soph hop on Jordan's boat, with the Candid crew and three listeners, anchored at Big Island on Lake Minnetonka. The listeners tell us their Straight Candid moments, plus the producers hop on the mic to spill their candid tea. You will hear what NOT to do at work when you get sleepy, to never trust an athlete, and that sexy time can result in a hospital visit. This episode is filled with hilarious banter and fun vibes — laugh or relate along this week & huge thank you to everyone for making this episode possible! The #StraightCandid crew love is real ❤️

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Boobs! Now that we have your attention...on this week's episode, the girls talk about aesthetic enhancements - from Botox & fillers, to boob jobs & BBLs. Syd and Soph speak on their own preferences, plans, and why they think there is a surge in cosmetic surgery. Should we feel bad for wanting to tweak our looks? Does getting these enhancements mean we're failing at feminism? Are we letting patriarchal expectations win? Syd & Soph leave you with lots of candid thoughts if you've been considering any changes to your body - big or small. Each of us are on a different path, and while we may not all choose the same journey, it’s important to remember: “What’s on the outside doesn’t define your beauty!” Enjoy Candid Crew! 

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This episode is all things…. VAGINAS! But listeners with penises, please stay and learn as this will benefit you and your partner just as much. The girls have an amazing guest, a friend and workout buddy, Dr. Sarah Manneh who is a well known OBGYN in the Twin-Cities area. Sarah gives us an explanation of vagina anatomy, difference between an “innie” and an “outie”, and what each of those means in terms of looks and sexual stimulation. She answers questions and debunks myths about what is "normal", lube, PH balance, queefing, tampons, Summers Eve and everything you could cover around this topic. She left Syd and Soph with some final words of advice, “Don’t be afraid to vocalize what you want - with your doctor, medical care, and your partner” and the importance of knowing your own body. Finally, she shares with us when you DON'T need to be wearing underwear - Welcome vagina expert, Dr. Sarah! 

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What's up Candid Crew! This week Syd and Soph begin the episode by recapping their past weekend, chatting about heelies, sexy netflix shows, and feet pics. After their energetic intro, the girls get right into it - Dating Apps. Whether you use Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, or Farmers Only - Syd and Soph share all their tips and tricks to help you maximize your matches, up your chances of getting a response, and ultimately how to get off the app for good. Our producer, Jackson, pops on the mic to share his dating app opinions from a male perspective. The girls end by reading off some of their listener responses on "immediate swipe no/yes." This episode may have you rethinking what you decide to incorporate in your dating profile!

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This week’s episode is one of the most real and raw conversations that Straight Candid has ever had. Our goal at Straight Candid is to continue to share our platform for conversations that are tough, with intention to normalize them. Addiction is a heavy topic to speak to, but we learn about Chase and John's strength, growth, and self empowerment. Their love is unmatched, their openness is appreciated, and- ultimately their stories are beautiful. Syd & Soph are more than happy to welcome Chase & John on the podcast to talk about their personal stories of struggling with addiction, sexuality, and accepting the past to move forward. Chase explains misconceptions about living with HIV and how he eventually knew when it was the right time to accept his sexuality. John speaks about his suicide attempt and how his rock bottom had only made him appreciate life (and Chase) more. The love these two have for each other is undeniable and their story is unbelievable. To anyone who is struggling with addiction - Chase said it best -“My worst day sober is better than my best day using.” This episode will leave you with chills. *Content Warnings: Mentions of Suicide, Addiction.

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Welcome TAYLOR FRICKEN KAYE! Boob #2, aka Syd’s little sister joins the podcast this week to talk all things siblings, growing up, and DIVORCE. "To say I am proud of who my sister is an understatement. She is the reason I grew up so fast and my best friend through all our life changes." Taylor speaks to being the younger sibling, and moves on to include her college transferring story and experiences learning that the people you surround yourself with, are a reflection of who you are. Both of the girls spend this episode sharing their different experiences with overcoming their parent’s divorce and how it affected growing up and your relationship with your parents. The girls talk about the differences and struggles between being an older sibling vs being a younger sibling: having to be the first one to do everything with no guidance vs having to live up to what your older sibling has done. Thee two also dive into the hilarious stories about when they grew up, like the idiotic stories they tell their gullible mom and the one time Syd made Taylor... well, I guess you'll just have to listen to find out what it is. It’s no secret that Taylor is one of Syd’s most important people in her life and you truly get to know their dynamic as siblings and best friends in this episode, seeing first hand how they support and love each other. Stick around for their advice and opinions on “How to practice self improvement without looking for external appraisal?” Enjoy the Kaye sisters!

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This week's episode is filled with updates - What the hell is going on in Syd & Soph's lives? From what they’re watching on Netflix, to how their jobs are REALLY going, all the way to how they’re dating lives are going. Comparing back to when it all started, things have shifted in their day to day lives, personal lives, and their priorities have changed - THEY ARE EVOLVING. The girls chat about their struggles with time management and what they’ve learned career-wise post-college. One things for sure, they make it a point to laugh, learn, and grow alongside listeners. Look how far Straight Candid has come! Syd and Soph also share some exciting new updates - one involves a furry little friend and another a new career venture. Make sure to wait until the end to hear a straight candid listener story that may make you think twice before hitting “send” on your nudes. Eeek!

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