Candy Is Dandy: The Candy Review Podcast

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.

Prison Taffy 04/01/2026

Prison Taffy There's not much to look forward to in prison but we'll get to the bottom of whether or not prison taffy is one of those things. We'll also tell you what prison taffy is as we give it a try this week! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/40694270

Milka 03/18/2026

Milka This week we're heading to the Alps. But which Alps?! You'll have to tune in to hear the history of Milka chocolate to find out. Grab some bars and eat along with us. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/40520525

Boston Fruit Slices 03/04/2026

Boston Fruit Slices Nothing says Spring is approaching like the smell of fresh fruit. But we're not into that so we're having fake candy fruit instead. This week we're trying Boston Fruit Slices and their divisive packaging. Grab a tub and eat along with us. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/40309435

Runts 02/18/2026

Runts This week it's time to get small. Runt sized to be precise. Join us as we try the little fruit favorites including the mythical banana and see if they're as good as they used to be. Grab a box and eat along with us. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/40140440

Sugar Showdown: Mexican vs American Crunch Bars 02/11/2026

Sugar Showdown: Mexican vs American Crunch Bars In the Olympic spirit we are staging yet another international Sugar Showdown. Crunch Bars are once again in the ring as we now compare the reigning champion (American) to the new challenger (Mexican). No matter who wins, we all Crunch. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/40027535

Huckleberry Gems 02/04/2026

Huckleberry Gems 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/39981530

Strawberry Bon Bons (aka Those Strawberry Candies) 01/21/2026

Strawberry Bon Bons (aka Those Strawberry Candies) 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! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/39808705

Zero Sugar Classics 01/07/2026

Zero Sugar Classics 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/39632150

Sugar Showdown: Canadian vs American Crunch Bars 12/31/2025

Sugar Showdown: Canadian vs American Crunch Bars 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/39018355

Terry's Chocolate Orange 12/17/2025

Terry's Chocolate Orange 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/39437475

Charleston Chew 12/03/2025

Charleston Chew 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/39223980

Good & Plenty 11/19/2025

Good & Plenty 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/39016750

Zagnut 11/05/2025

Zagnut 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! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/38920620

Mike and Ike 10/29/2025

Mike and Ike 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/38805080

Look a la Mode Chocolate 10/15/2025

Look a la Mode Chocolate 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/38588870

Sugar Showdown: Popping Candy (Pop Rocks v Warheads v Kool-Aid) 10/01/2025

Sugar Showdown: Popping Candy (Pop Rocks v Warheads v Kool-Aid) 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/38420605

Wiley Wallaby Licorice 09/17/2025

Wiley Wallaby Licorice 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! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/38240645

Candy Cigarettes 09/03/2025

Candy Cigarettes 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! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/38069345

Borrachines 08/20/2025

Borrachines 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! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/37849565

After Eight 08/06/2025

After Eight 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. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/37649110

Fun Size: Coffee Crisp Cold Brew Infusion 07/30/2025

Fun Size: Coffee Crisp Cold Brew Infusion B-b-b-bonus time! This week Daniel returns from the Great White North (that means Canada) with a variety of a Canadian classic we've already covered: The Coffee Crisp. This time with cold brew. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/37096315

Serra Specialita le Italiane Hard Candies 07/16/2025

Serra Specialita le Italiane Hard Candies Ciao bellas get ready to chow. This week we're taking an Italian vacation to the Piedmont region of Italy to try Serra Specialita le Italiane hard candies. We've got blood orange, lemon and mint. The flavors are as complex as the name! Grab a bag and eat along with us! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/37408160

Mounds & Almond Joy 07/02/2025

Mounds & Almond Joy Summer's here and things here at Candy is Dandy HQ are getting tropical. This week we're trying the divisive Mounds and Almond Joy. Grab some and get ready to eat along with us. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/37254525

Fettuccine Gummi 06/18/2025

Fettuccine Gummi Strap in because this week we're heading back to Japan by way of...Italy? We're trying Bourbon brand Fettuccine Gummis. Plus a brand new game! Grab a bag and eat along with us! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/37051200

Cotton Candy 06/04/2025

Cotton Candy Much like the topic this week, this episode will dissolve instantly in your mouth which is why we don't recommend enjoying these orally. Open up your ears and get ready to hear us try 16 different flavors of cotton candy! Get some Chocolate Storybook brand cotton candy and eat along with us! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/36844815

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Candy 05/21/2025

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Candy You shall not pass...on this episode! Wait, wrong wizard. This week we're trying candy from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks. We'll get into the history of the franchise and the park before trying Exploding Bonbons, Fizzing Whizbees and Butterbeer Gummies. This episode is not an endorsement of JK Rowling. She is an awful person and we object to her awful views. /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/36633320

Dubai Chocolate 05/07/2025

Dubai Chocolate This week Candy is Dandy is going viral. And this time it ISN'T contagious. Join us as we try the hit sensation Dubai Chocolate. And stick around for a very important debate. Grab a bar (if you can afford it) and eat along with us! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/36432880

Confection Connection: Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier 04/30/2025

Confection Connection: Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier The triumphant return of the Confection Connection! And what better way to herald the return than with the official chocolatier of an emperor of France! This week we're trying St. Louis' own Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier. Learn its history with the royal court of France and what we think of their modern day products. Grab a box and eat along with us! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/36228790

Swedish Fish 04/16/2025

Swedish Fish We've gone fishin' this week. SWEDISH fishin'. And what did we catch? Fish. SWEDISH fish. Tune in for a history and review of Swedish Fish. Stay for a brand new movie themed game! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/36181600

Whatchamacallit 04/02/2025

Whatchamacallit What's this show called again? Doesn't matter. That's because this week we're trying the cult classic Whatchamacallit. Tune in for our history and review of Whatchamacallit and the return of a very seasonal game. Grab one and eat along with us! /episode/index/show/4d4abd66-5b1e-4b83-8b84-5eaef72ac121/id/35898300

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