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In this episode, Candi and Noodle dive into the personality check-in test that is word association! Join us as we chat about bras, birthdays, and sirens of the sea. The library makes a big appearance and sexy hockey will not be ignored.  Includes a spooky round - candy corn season is officially here! 🎃 Note: The adorable Sanrio LA County Public Library cards were gone in what felt like moments - yay reading!  ---- Features:  Whatchya Readin’, Noodle? Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-brenya   Political Minute: OH, he’s not dead, elder abuse, and Macklemore’s impact ---- Mentioned in this episode: -Earthling Storytelling at CandiPresents.com -Candi Presents on Etsy -Shop small for the holidays!  -Top Ten Songs About Friendship at All Time Top Ten    —— How are you handling the chaos? Share your secrets at [email protected]! —— Visit Chacharone at CandiPresents.com 💓

We’re back - in this mini episode, Candi and Noodle kick off the final season of Chacharone! It has been a weird year, filled with world-sized changes. Catch up with us on joys, hope, and goodbyes.    This episode is dedicated to our Constant Listener, Noodle’s mom, Theresa. Master conversationalist and lover of words.    This season we have word association, a fun themed grab bag, and a wrap party planned! Stay tuned for updates, looking back, and moving forward.    Note: This episode had to be re-uploaded in a super annoying, but I only swore a little, sorta way. Enjoy! ~ Candi ——   Mentioned in this episode:   -Enceladus by Candi  -Diabetes -Hockey Dates  -Dead senators  —— How are you beating the heat? Share with us here and at [email protected]! —— Visit Chacharone at CandiPresents.com

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 Minute: Elon’s Exit and His Big Mess  ---- Mentioned in this episode: -@subversivesocialite  -Unplugging ---- What are you summer plans? Share with us here and at [email protected]! ---- Visit Chacharone at CandiPresents.com

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 power of the people in 2025! ---- Features:  Whatchya Readin’, Noodle? Shark Heart by Emily Habeck Political Minute: CEO assassination and the un-seriousness of the internet  ---- Mentioned in this episode:  -B*tch, Listen podcast -the Rad Mag at CandiPresents.com @by.rachelnevarez @laurelladeville @cynthiaerivo @pamelanderson @jamieleecurtis @rubin_allergy @robineisenberg  @taylorswift @ruruskadoo ---- What made you happy in 2024? Share with us here and at [email protected]! ---- Visit Chacharone at CandiPresents.com

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 [email protected]. > Follow, click the notifications, ring all the bells so you never miss a new episode!

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 Whitehead and We All Want Impossible Things by Katherine Newman Political Minute: Kamala and the Hope Scroll ---- Mentioned in this episode:  the Rad Mag at CandiPresents.com Trader Joe’s All Purpose Cleaner  Blueland  Savvy Planet | https://savvy-planet.com/collections/spray-bottles ---- Share you cleaning hacks, ideas, and neurosis with us at [email protected]! ---- Visit Chacharone at CandiPresents.com

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 Rad Mag - Spring 2024 available at CandiPresents.com * Too Emotional by Ruth Cena available now!  *Our favorite episodes from Season 1 -  S1 E7 Everything You Love Is Problematic  S1 E5 Do You Even Science, Bro?  S1 E6 9 to 5 ---- How do you feel about the world right now? Share your thoughts here or email us at [email protected] ---- Visit Chacharone at CandiPresents. com💫

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  -Submit a grab bag for 2024!  ---- How did 2023 treat you? Share your yearend thoughts and income year ideas with us at [email protected]!  ---- Follow the world with us on Instagram - @chacharonpodcast  ---- Happy Celebrating!

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 soon! sign up for updates at CandiPresents.com ---- What are your travel tips? Share your stories with us here or email us at [email protected]!

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!

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

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 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.  **** 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 **** 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”  **** Share your favorite recipes and gathering stories with us at [email protected] !   **** 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! ---- 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 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 ---- 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 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]   ---- Correction - Lilly Singh hosted A Little Late with Lilly Singh on NBC, not E!.