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The world's only candy review podcast. Like Doughboys, but for candy. Every first and third Wednesday of the month we pick a different candy, give you its history and then taste and review everything from Airheads to Zagnut. We encourage you to eat along with us. Hosted by Greg Gonzalez, Beto Sistos and Daniel Zafran. Are we the best food podcast? Tune in and find out.

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Huckleberry Gems

2026/02/04

Finally the episode you've all been waiting for: Huckleberry Gems. What are they? You should know, you're the one who's been begging for this. We'll be trying this unique treat from Idaho this week and getting into its significance in Idaho history. Grab a pack and eat along with us.

Strawberry Bon Bons (aka Those Strawberry Candies)

2026/01/21

Calling all grandmas! Calling all grandmas! This week we're covering the mythical "those strawberry candies" aka Strawberry Bon Bons. We'll get into their history and our full review before we play another round of Tie in or Lyin'. Grab one and eat along with us!

Zero Sugar Classics

2026/01/07

New year, new pre-diabetes diagnosis. In honor of Daniel's pre-diabetes returning, this week we're covering the zero sugar versions of a few classic candies we have previously covered. We'll be tasting the zero sugar offerings of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, York Peppermint Patties, Jelly Belly jelly beans, Red Vines and Jolly Ranchers. Grab some and eat along with us.

Sugar Showdown: Canadian vs American Crunch Bars

2025/12/31

One is made by Nestle. One is made by Ferrero. No matter who wins, democracy loses. This week we're pitting the Canadian version of Crunch against the American counterpart to settle, once and for all, which is the superior combo of chocolate and crisped rice.

Terry's Chocolate Orange

2025/12/17

Christmastime is here. Happiness and...spheres? This week we're trying the beloved Christmas classic Terry's Chocolate Orange. We'll be getting into the history of why they're viewed as a Christmas candy and, yes, we will be smashing them. Grab one and eat along with us.

Charleston Chew

2025/12/03

Eaten frozen or room temp? Said with or without an impression of Richard Nixon? These are the questions we seek to answer in this, our episode on Charleston Chew. Tune in for their history and review and grab one to eat along with us.

Good & Plenty

2025/11/19

You may not be looking forward to this candy but we hope you're still looking forward to us because this week we are trying the dreaded Good & Plenty. Will they be good? There are plenty of ways this could go. And stick around for a brand new game! Grab a box and eat along with us if you dare.

Zagnut

2025/11/05

Hey, you. Come here. This week we're heading to the end of the candy alphabet to try Zagnut. The candy made known to us by the ghost with the most and bought in the store that charges the least with a lease (5 Below). Grab one and eat along with us!

Mike and Ike

2025/10/29

Be you a fan of Mike or a worshipper of Ike, this episode's got something for you. This week for our Halloween episode we're trying the divisive Mike and Ike. And stay tuned for the definitive Halloween candy bracket. Grab a box and eat along with us.

Look a la Mode Chocolate

2025/10/15

We're back with a feature length episode and this week it's time to take a Look. No, this is not Greg's 5 cavity Look! but rather Japan's famous Look a la Mode chocolate samplers. Grab a pack and get ready to eat along with us.

Sugar Showdown: Popping Candy (Pop Rocks v Warheads v Kool-Aid)

2025/10/01

What's this? A sugar showdown? This time of the month? All will be explained before we get down to crowning the champion of the popping candy world. Will it be the out-of-their-element Warheads brand? The also-out-of-their-element Kool-Aid brand? Or the in-their-element Pop Rocks brand? Tune in to find out.

Wiley Wallaby Licorice

2025/09/17

This week we're going down under by way of the North Star State: Minnesota. We'll be trying all possible flavors of Wiley Wallaby Australian style licorice as well as playing a brand new game involving the fan favorite auxiliary cable. Grab a bag and eat along with us!

Candy Cigarettes

2025/09/03

Crack a window because the sugar dust smoke is getting thick this week. That's because we are trying the most controversial of novelty candies: candy cigarettes. As you'll learn: one of the few candies that has had legal action taken against it. Grab a box and eat along with us! Don't smoke!

Borrachines

2025/08/20

Grab your passport because we're heading down to Mexico with a brief layover in Margaritaville. This week we're trying the alcohol centric Borrachines from Mexico. Grab a box and get ready to eat along with us!

After Eight

2025/08/06

Today Candy is Dandy is heading into tonight. After Eight to be precise. Join us in discussing the refined, vaguely erotic backstory of After Eight straight from the United Kingdom.

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Koroleg 2025/03/03

Unique, weird, awesome

I’ve been listening to their other podcast about Los Angeles history for probably 10 years or more. I’m not the biggest fan of sweets, but when I want...

★★★★★

Disappointedbusinessmom 2025/02/23

Craziest way to eat a candy? Hmmm?

I can’t think of any crazy way to eat candy. I just eat it! Especially trying to not bite into a jolly rancher or tootsie roll before it’s gone. And c...

★★★★★

gruoverf6447886 2024/12/06

Candy Autopsies 2/2

Make Beto do the candy autopsy videos at once, thanks besties. Love your videos, very hot of you all. Love, Rachel xoxo

★★★★★

Bob black502 2024/12/01

Beto autopsy video 1\2

I was informed through this podcast that if Beto was ever to be forced to make a candy autopsy video I had to get 2 reviews on here, this is the first...

★★★★★

Justbatty 2024/11/30

Who doesn’t like candy?

What a fun show and who can resist candy? I have learned so much from this show that I had no idea about.

★★★★★

Cdy_14 2024/11/26

Wonderful addition to LA Meekly

I originally heard about this podcast through LA Meekly, who I’ve been listening to for YEARS! Be sure to check out their YouTube page for tons of con...

★★★★★

♥︎ʕ•̫͡•ʔ♥︎ 2024/06/29

Candy,candy,candy—is dandy!!!

This podcast is my new fave. It covers all the candy I want to hear about (lol) It is hilarious, sweet, and overall dandy! I’m personally allergic to ...

★★★★★

Nomadtla 2024/06/21

Not just Sugar but substance

A fun podcast with more than just candy reviews. They teach some of the history of each candy and take the reviews seriously. From major well known ca...

★★★★★

Korzunla 2024/04/18

Laughing in my car!

The Boston baked beans episode had my rolling in my front seat! Years ago I too purchased a crock of Boston baked beans in the airport. I’m pretty su...

★★★☆☆

Crowberger 2023/10/23

Love these guys!

Great research, tasty candy, and some very fun dudes. I love listening twice a month, and the bonus episodes are always a treat, too! Thanks for the l...

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