This week, Selena chats with Melanie who is known as MrKongsMom on YouTube, where she talks about beauty products and candles to over 53K subscribers! Melanie is a sweetheart who KNOWS HER STUFF in the world of candles. Selena learns about candle crocks and warmers, Melanie gets specific with her favorite scents by season, and they discuss her coll…

This week, Selena chats with a scent aficionado, a powerhouse podcast host, and a Yankee Candle Stan, Noelle Winters Herzog (@noeygirl_ on Insta)! The ladies talk about perfumes, seasons, and brands ranging from Diptyque, Nest, and Crabtree & Evelyn, to the chaotic candle section of Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Homegoods.…

This week is a very special episode of Two Wick Minimum—Selena sits down with a man whose candle journey for the past 5 years has intertwined with her own: her husband Aaron Allietta! Aaron shares his expriences with living in assorted mansions that were set to be demolished, his band days, and his bar-backing adventures. Find out which scent is "t…

Your favorite candle podcast is back after a long hiatus! This week, Selena chats with singer/songwriter Zach Day who is in his candle era and eager to share it with you! Zach shares his candle journey, from the hollers of Appalachia to the stages of Hollywood on THE VOICE! Plus, Zach shares a HUGE update about his newest collab. ENJOY then subscri…

Selena took about 6 few weeks off to dive into another podcast that she's now hosting (Betches Brides--be sure to tune in), but today she is back to give you the hot candle conversation that you love, sweet candleheads! This week her guest is true blue candlehead Julia Olson! Julia shares dramatic stories of two major candle incidents, her love of …

This week, Selena sits down with writer and podcasting first-timer Hannah Sutker for some hot candle convo! Hannah is not afraid to "name and shame" everyone in her candle journey, from airing herself out as a youngster to proclaiming the WORST Trader Joe's candle as an adult. The gals talk about the infamous Chris Evans candle, Diptyques the size …

Selena took a brief hiatus from TWM, which she addresses at the top of the episode, but we are back! This week, Selena chats with singer, songwriter, and candlehead Paisley Fields (@PaisleyJamesFields on Insta, @PaisleyFields on TikTok) about his candle journey, from Mall of America candlemaking with his show choir candle crew to Yankee Candle grab…

This week, Selena chats with candlehead Kathleen McGivney (@kmcgivney on Insta and CEO of @redbarcrew on Insta), a woman who witnessed Selena’s triumphant candle win at Linda Loves Bingo back in December! They discuss that fateful night and, of course, Kathleen’s candle journey, from goth teen intention candles to party tablescapes to candle ritual…

This week, Selena sits down with longtime TWM listener, musician, pianist, and copyeditor Shoshana Seid-Green! Shoshana (@shoshanasg on Insta) grew up in a non-candle home but found her way to candles, thankfully. Shoshana and Selena discuss their shared disdain for candles in weird shapes, a short-lived rival candle podcast, the blur of the past 4…

This week, Selena has a hot candle conversation with fashion blogger, team lead for tall women, and candlehead, Lucinda Degerlund (@lucindadegerlund on Insta). She shares her love of Bed, Bath & Beyond coupon maximizing, her days of outlet shopping in scenic Maine, and the "candle incident of 2023" that still haunts her. PLUS in a Two Wick Minimum …

We're back after a few weeks off and the candle convo is HOT AS EVER! Selena sits down with comedian and candlehead Carolyn Castiglia (@comediancarolyn on Insta) for a laughter-filled, hilarious, heartelt, and freewheeling chat. Carolyn shares the story of her 21st birthday cake with candle, her feelings about the evils of capitalism, her favorite …

This week, Selena chats with an Instagram candle reviewer extraordinaire, Peter Cool of @Lets_Talk_Candles. On his Insta page, Peter crafts super thorough, informative, and evocative reviews of candles of all sorts—from LeLabo to Diptyque to Roen to Herland to Harlem Candle Co to Tatine to Outdoor Fellow and many, many more. Peter shares his candle…

This week, Selena sits down with her friend, comedian and professional organizer Carrie Gravenson (@carriegravenson) and they have a wide-ranging conversation from Ren Faires to lava lamps to Franzia to letting yourself LIVE via stickers. Carrie shares her two favorite scent profiles and Selena talks about her love of Massachusetts. (music: bensoun…

This week Selena has a returning guest, comedian and social media maven Sue Funke (@thesuefunke) which makes her a Two Wick Minimum ALL STAR. Sue comes in hot and spills the tea (and the wax) about the Bath & Body Works Debacle of 2019. The gals talk about big candle, rewards programs, burning at the office, Betty White, and much more. (music: bens…

This week, Selena chats with comedian and actress Katina Corrao (@KatinaCorra) and they have a hilarious candle convo. Katina introduces Selena to Goose Creek, shares stories of Christmastime luminary setups, and schemes up a brilliant concept for a candle that doesn't exist (yet). (music: bensound.com)…

Season 5 continues apace! This week, Selena chats with Ashley Brooke Roberts (@ashley_brooke_roberts on Insta; @ashleybrookeroberts on TikTok) who is a comedian, writer, and a true believer in the magical powers of Diptyque's Eucalyptus candle. The ladies talk about their respective teen shoplifting phases, the proper liquid to use when dusting you…

Two Wick Minimum is back, candleheads! After a summer away from the pod, this episode kicks off season 5 and Selena is thrilled to bring you the hot candle conversations you love. This week, Selena sits down with writer Jackie Willis who shares her candle journey, with pit stops in the land of vanilla, a candle-free era when she “opted for fresh ai…

This week, host Selena sits down with comedian, author, actor, musician, and candlehead Mindy Raf (@mmmindela on Insta). Mindy shares her theories about candle tastes among different religions, they talk about wax play, and Selena solves the problem of a broken vessel. Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (Music: Bensound.com)…

This week, Selena chats with "candle kid" Drew Yauch (@DSYauch on Insta, YouTube, TikTok) and he introduces her to so many cool brands—D.S. & Durga, Byredo, and more. Drew is a candle icon who admits that "scent is my life" and they have a hugely fun and informative conversation. Hear his hot takes on wax melts, Diptyque, Bath & Body Works iconic f…

This week, host Selena Coppock chats with the CEO and co-founder of Otherland (@otherlandco), Abigail Stone (@alphagail). Abigail is a lifelong candle and scent lover and she "followed her nose" from studying art history in college to working for Ralph Lauren to business school to founding Otherland. They discuss the challenges and joys of running …

Happy Two Wick Thursday, candleheads! This episode is 2 days later than usual because Selena was traveling and securing her base tan, but you will find that the wait is well worth it. This week, Selena chats with comedian Kendra Cunningham (@theotherkendra) and they crack each other up! They discuss tunnelling, tapping, intuition, astrology, and fi…

Welcome to Part 2 of the live podcast recording at Poured Candle Bar in Hudson, NY with Shawn Hollenbach (@shawnhollenbach)! Shawn is offically a Two Wick Minimum: All Star because this is his 2nd time in the candle hot seat! Shawn tells the story of when his apartment burned down, takes us back to the dark days of Bath & Body Works Pearberry, and …

This week, Selena sits down with the co-owner and co-founder of Poured Candle Bar (Hudson, NY), Dennis Green! They did a live podcast recording in his beautiful candle shop where he sells dreamy scents and he, his husband Ricky, and the PCB staff conduct candlemaking experiences that are top notch. Tune in to hear them discuss fire signs in astrolo…

This week, Selena talks candles with influencer, lifestyle blogger, and founder Lindsay Silberman (@lindsaysilb). Lindsay is the creator of Hotel Lobby Candle (@hotellobbycandle) and a self-proclaimed "professional scent snob." They talk about Lindsay's candle journey from the malls of suburban NJ to Syracuse to NYC/Miami. Tune in to hear about the…

This week, Selena's guest is comedian, writer, photographer, and animal-lover Jenny Rubin (@jennyrubin70) aka Miss Candle! Selena and Jenny are old friends from the NYC comedy scene and they discuss comedy, candles, Jenny's childhood in the West Village, and so much more. Tune in to find out which candle scent Jenny says she would NEVER place in th…

This week, Selena sits down with photographer, visual storyteller, registered nurse, and candle-maker Donna Guerreros! They discuss the female collective that she founded: The Donas Project. In addition to live events, community, podcasting, and much more, Donna created a series of candles for The Donas Project that have cheeky names and delightful…

It's our first candle convo of 2023, candleheads! This week, Selena chats with 2 guests—comedians Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache who are the hosts of LADY JOURNEY PODCAST. They discuss the ethical implications of luxury candles, bath bombs, food scented candles, and more. Tune in to hear what candle product Sarah refers to as a "hot coaster on…

It's the last episode of 2022, candleheads! This week, Selena chats with interior designer, content creator, and decor project guru Emily Starr Alfano (@mstarrevdesign on Instagram). Emily and Selena go way back to their hometown days (go Red Sox) and they have a fascinating candle convo that runs the gamut from high (Diptyque, Thymes Frasier Fur) …

This week's guest is standup comedian, co-host of the legendary GUYS WE FUCKED podcast, actor, writer, and candle lover Krystyna Hutchinson (@krystynahutch on Insta)! She joins Selena to talk about her candle journey, from Yankee Candle and trick birthday candles to Anthropologie candles. They try to untangle what makes certain candles supposedly "…

This episode is a hot, hilarious candle conversation between Selena and comedian Garry Hannon. They talk Pier 1, candle security and maintenance, strategies to fixed a tunneled candle, and Garry’s candle evolution from patchouli pillars to Diptyque. Tune in to hear why Garry is haunted by Yankee Candle. Please subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! …

This week's episode is a hot candle convo between host Selena and her guest, the creator of Avalah Beauty (@avalahbeauty), Alexzandra Denis! Alexzandra is an entrepreneur, chandler (that's industry speak for "candle maker"), and founder. They discuss the business side of candle creation, building a following that's like a family, listening to your …

This week my guest is professional transformational coach Tosca DiMatteo. Tosca and Selena have a lovely, heartfelt chat about candles, crystals, lighting, ceremony, Rochester’s claims-to-fame, and much more! Learn more about Tosca at ToscaDiMatteo.com. Subscribe, rate, review, candle friends! (music: bensound.com)…

We’re back, candleheads! In this season 4 kickoff episode, Selena scored a celebrity guest: Brian Fallon (@thebrianfallon) of rock band The Gaslight Anthem (@gaslightanthem)! Brian chatted with TWM while he was on tour and we are honored to have him on the pod! They talked about 1980s mall culture, how you can make a tour bus smell fantastic, the i…

This episode is our season 3 finale so we scored a candle queen: Jennifer Bartels (@TheJenBartels)! Jennifer is an actor, producer, writer, and comedian whose candle scent mantra is, “I need power.” When it comes to candle scent power and throw, MORE IS MORE to her. Selena and Jennifer talk about the power of bathroom candles, her high school hot w…

Happy Two Wick Tuesday, candleheads! This week my guest is comedian, musician, host of the podcast Between Awesome and Disaster, and all around lovely dude Will Carey (@willcarey23 on Insta). Will grew up swimming in antiques and Yankee Candles and he is a Yankee Candle LIFER. Tune in to hear how the band Staind influenced Will's candle journey! Su…

Happy Two Wick Tuesday, candleheads! This week Selena is lucky enough to have a candle conversation with writer, producer, and performer Grace Parra Janney (@graceparra360). They discuss candle rituals, lighting a candle as way to send love to a person in need, the power of trays, how to reuse a vessel, and so much more! This episode dedicated to S…

After a few weeks off, we are BACK and it's Two Wick Tuesday, candle friends! This week Selena takes things international and speaks with Crissy Martinez, the creator of candle Instagram accont @CrissyAboutCandles. The ladies discuss a bunch of candle companies small and large, The Spice Girls, shopping, and much more. Tune in to learn what candle …

This week Selena sits down with Jennifer Gunn, the owner and chandler of Wax Cabin Candle Company (@waxcabin) to learn all about candle creation! They discuss the business side of candling, from scent selection, wax and wick testing, packaging, marketing, and more! Plus Jen shares her candle journey from the malls of New Jersey to Restoration Hardw…

This week Selena chats with freelance writer and stylist Sarah Lyon (@sarahlyon9). Sarah is a thrifter who scours vintage sales, bazaars, and Etsy for candles and home décor of all sorts and she shares her secrets with us! We talk about Instagram trends, aesthetics, watching movies JUST for the décor, the power of scent, candles as props in photos,…

This week my guest is Amber Petty (@ambernpetty), a writer, coach, and major candlehead. We talk about many brands including Mythologie Candles, North Ave Candle Co, Paddywax, and more. We talk about the scents of wet Earth, tomato vines, bogs, old books, petrichor and more! Subscribe to Amber's newsletter at AmberPetty.com.…

This week is Selena's first Instagram friend as podcast guest, Elizabeth! She wants to be anonymous so she is going by her first name only and dropping HOT candle opinions! Elizabeth runs candle review Instagram account @peppery.scents where she reviews myriad candles and snaps gorgeous photos of them all. Be sure to follow her on Insta! (Music: be…

This week Selena talks candles with comedian, host, and self-described "nail nerd" Abbi Crutchfield (@curlycomedy). They talk discount shopping, collecting, Law & Order, proper candle snuffer usage, votive parties, and Abbi reveals her top 5 candles! Subscribe, rate, review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com)…

Happy Two Wick Tuesday, candleheads! This week Selena chats with writer, storyteller, and candlehead Margot Leitman (@margotleitman). They talk about Margot’s time working in THE BIZ, luxury candle brands Tocca, Lollia, Votivo, Thymes, and much more. Featuring noise from Selena's clanging radiator! (music: bensound.com)…

Pardon our week off, candleheads! We are back and this week Selena chats with NYC comedian Jen Mutascio (@jen_mutascio) about so many candle topics: Their shared love of Yankee Candle's Storm Watch, Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver CeeDee Lamb's candle rituals, and how Jen incorporates her candles into her cleaning process. (Music: bensound.com)…

This week, Selena talks with her first candle couple: The Wilburs! Dan (@danwilbur) and Anya (@anyagarrett) share their candle journeys and talk about hygge, candle apparatuses, White Barn, fancy lighters that resemble tasers, and much more! (Music: bensound.com)

We’re back with hot candle convo! In this episode, Selena chats with Jessica Mozes (@JessicaMoz) and they start their conversation discussing the beautiful and powerful candles involved in Shabbat—from Shabbat to Havdalah. Jessica gives Selena “full credit for my candle awakening” and talks about her journey into candlehead life. They touch on top …

Happy new year, candleheads! Your favorite candle podcast is back and our first guest of 2022 is comedian and writer Josh Gondelman (@joshgondelman). Selena and Josh talk about the pandemic, candles as coping mechanisms in times of crisis, birthday candles, and dating. Tune in to hear the candle that Josh calls a “show-er not a glow-er,” listen to …

This week, Selena is joined by scent guru Tom Bloom (@hereliesbloom), the brilliant marketing and design mind for Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (@blackphoenixalchemylab)! We talk about the process of candle-making, Mithras Candles (@mithrascandle), the goodies you can find at Target, weird wick smells, and much more!…

It’s Two Wick Tuesday! In today’s episode, Selena talks with her old friend storyteller Jonathan Bradley Welch (@jonathanbwelch), a lifelong candlehead and fellow Masshole. The pair talk about Trader Joe’s, Market Basket, and Jonathan shares the gripping story of his FIRST candle. Plus, he shares his all-time favorite candle from Salem, MA boutique…

This week, Selena is joined by comedian Meghan O’Malley (@MegsOMalls) who is a true blue Yankee Candle Stan. Meghan shares candle strategy and trickery, her time spent candle shopping in Paris, her love of votives for their low commitment level, and what candle smells like “dumb man.” (music: bensound.com)…