Ep 74: Mandie Allietta - Heirloom Tomato (Paddywax)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
Release Date: 03/11/2025
Ep 86: Christian Ray Villanueva - Diptyque Baies
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
Happy Two Wick Wednesday, candleheads! (Keeping you on your toes!) The holiday season roars on and we're loving it! This week, Selena chats by Zoom with a candlehead and artist who lives in the Philippines, Christian Ray Villanueva (@ButchLng on Insta)! They talk about Lady Gaga, books, consumer culture, how a candle is like a painting, and so much more! Tune in for a fascinating and fun candle convo! Also please remember to subscribe, rate, and review, candlefriends! (music: bensound.com)
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Ep 85: Sara Benincasa - Cinnamon Roll Candle
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
It's almost Thanksgiving and this episode is a sweet treat for your ears as your travel to meet up with family and friends! This week Selena chats with her old pal Sara Benincasa (@sarajbenincasa on Insta) who is an author, comedian, host, and candle fan! Their converstion runs the gamut and covers standup comedy, dating, Chicago, the dangers of sweet candles, and more! It's a very special episode, candleheads! Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! (Music: bensound.com)
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Ep 84: Nisha Rana (AyurLight Candles) - Tara (Tuberose)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
November is here and so is a fresh episode of your favorite candle podcast! This week, Selena chats with Nisha Rana, the founder of AyurLight candles (@ayurlightcandles on Instagram). Nisha was inspired to launch her own brand of candles that merge the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (a traditional Indian system of medicine that emphasizes maintaining balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit) with the science of aromatherapy to create "candles with a purpose." She shares her candle journey, lessons learned as a founder, and introduces Selena to many new scents! Please enjoy and remember to...
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Ep 83: Amy Schaubert Brown - Texas Reserve Soy Rosemary
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
Autumn continues apace and it's such a solid season for candles! This week, Selena chats with her hometown pal and family friend Amy Schaubert Brown (@purplepolepushups on Insta) and it's a blast! Amy called in from her favorite place and it's a Two Wick Minimum first! The ladies talk honeydew melon, beach scents, luxury, Voluspa, candle-making parties, and the legendary FIVE WICK candle from Costco. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com)
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Ep 82: Kristin Smith - Spiced Pumpkin & Patchouli (B&BW)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
As the youths say, "WE ARE SO BACK!" Selena comes in HOT this season with her friend Kristin Smith who has a candle scandal to share. Kristin warns about the pitfalls of candle warmers, talks about her "candle dealer," and shares the one candle that ever broke her heart. The gals discuss candles from Wal Mart, Trader Joe's, Piggly Wiggly, At Home, and beyond. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! And buckle up for a stellar season of the pod! (music: bensound.com)
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Ep 81: Sarah Brown (@AffluentDetritus) - Andean Myrtle (LAFCO)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
It's Two Wick Tuesday and this week, Selena chats with Sarah Brown aka @AffluentDetritus on Instagram and her blog. Their conversation touches on a ton of hot topics: Chanel's Vamp, Laura Ashley, Tori Amos, lipstick of the 90s, The Body Shop, Sarah's little friend "soapey," Instagram, capitalism, and more! Tune in to find out which candle brand literally made Sarah vomit. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)
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Ep 80: Michelle Boncek - Basil, Mint + Sage (North Ave Candles)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
After a few weeks off, Selena is back in the candle saddle and ready to hear hot takes from her longtime friend Michelle Boncek. Michelle is a longtime TWM listener, a caring public school teacher, a bookworm, a Swiftie, and a true blue candlehead. The ladies talk podcasts, candlemaking, food scents, candle warmers, gifts, lost wicks, and so much more! It's such a fun, warm convo. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)
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Ep 79: Jessamyn Violet - Havana (Butcher's Daughter)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
It's Two Wick Tuesday and this week, Selena chats with her hometown pal Jessamyn Violet (@jessamynviolet on Insta) the author of VENICE PEACH (out 6/6) and member of Movie Club (@movieclubband on Insta). They take a long walk down memory lane that includes Gap candles, tapers, Hot Topic vs. Scream, the Natick Mall, Angel by Thierry Mugler, fostering your creative spirit, standup comedy, and more! Catch Movie Club performing in NYC on 8/3! Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)
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Ep 78: Chris Lamberth - Coconut & Palm (Sand + Fog)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
This week, Selena chats with a longtime friend, comedian Chris Lamberth (@ChrisLamberth on Twitter and Insta) who is well-versed in the Marshalls and TJ Maxx candle scene of suburban New Jersey. Chris came prepared with a 7 WICK candle and they discuss grocery store candles, standup comedy, Boston, and the appeal of a Residence Inn. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)
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Ep 77: Cindee Weiss - Vanilla Spice + Orange (The Body Shop)
Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock
It's Two Wick Friday, candleheads! There are no rules! This week, Selena chats with comedy friend and fellow NYC resident Cindee Weiss (@CindeeIsaWeiss on Insta)! They talk about bong water, 1990s superstore The Body Shop, candle safety when you're a scarf addict, yahrzeit candles, and more! Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (music: bensound.com)
info_outlineThis week, Selena's guest is former comedian Mandie Allietta (@SpiderMandie on Insta) who is also her sister-in-law! Mandie is a tomato candle girlie and they deep dive into this popular vegetable (fruit?) from candles to soups to sweaters. Mandie shares her candle journey from West Elm to B&BW to Sydney Hale and beyond. They each learn some lessons and and share lots of laughs. Please subscribe, rate, and review, candleheads! (Music: bensound.com)