Chacharone

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 bana...

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 i...

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...

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 wi...

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...

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 ---- Mentio...

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: -Encin...

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 | Bu...

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 | Write...

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 Politi...

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...

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-tel...

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...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle are joined by Josh Burnell to talk about UNproblematic favorites! With pit stops at man nipples, sad music comfort, and the beauty of the library, there really is something for everyone. Join us on the recommendation slip and slide of unproblematic faves! ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. Political Minute:...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle give their old friend word association a jingle to help straighten out all those circular thoughts. Sure, there’s the doom and sometimes gloom, but also juice boxes and ramekin sized snacks.  Life is about balance. ---- Mentioned in this episode: Museum of Neon Art | Glendale, CA Free Little Libraries S1 E7: Everything You Love is Problematic S3 E3: Everything You...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat all things do. We’ve got motivating tools, doing the things that bring you joy, and inspiration from CA State Senate candidate Caroline Menjivar! Things to do - talk. Every time we share, we learn what we can all do to make things better. And that’s beautiful as hell. Join us as we figure out how to enjoy the spin. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle? A B...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle catch up on 2022! We talk about exercise, snacks, and the tough time we’re having with time. Our mini grab bag covers a little anxiety, consumerism, boxing, and more with a side of cyclical horror. Share the chaos layers with us. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde and A Psalm for the Wild-Built y Becky Chambers Political Minut...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle jump into the feelings chaos! True, none of us are fine and the December snooze is real, but we learned a lot. Like, it’s okay to be sad, it’s okay to be afraid, and it’s okay to let the surprise optimism in!  We also managed to work in a lot of giggles and made a boobie picture point.  Life is ishy AND beautiful.  Happy New Year! Take care of you. ❤️✨ ---- Featu...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about year end preparation and celebration! We've got holiday stories filled with adult themes, jammies, sad books, very many lists, and that old holiday favorite - to argue or not to argue? Come - enjoy judgement free hangs with us! Fact check: that Grammy/mall story didn't happen exactly as told. There was a fake scratchy and it was at the holidays, though...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle are joined by Jennifer Lane to discuss horror stories! We've got dream book dates, gothic writers being beautifully strange, and accessible gore. Join us for spooky themed, book nerd fun! It's a waddle smacking good time.  Mini book club: Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror & Speculative Fiction by Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson. Illustrated by...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about natural disasters and how we can prepare. We talk expectations and anxiety, storm surfing, the ridiculous expense of the backpack, and so much more! Join us - we want to make sure you have enough flashlights. Happy October!  ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall and Our Revolution by Bernie Sanders Political Minute: IA...

In this episode, Candi & Noodle chat about advice, why it's hard to take and why we love to give it. No-no rooms, bumper stickers, and ignoring stuff is all here - come laugh with us about things that are hard! Note: Chacharone Podcast does not endorse bringing cannabis into spaces where it is prohibited or breaking any rules because grown up reasons. ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: The...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle chat about being your own boss with absolute dream of a human, Chloe Bowman! Important points: passion + work, support systems, magic.  Reminder: time is bullshit. Thank you, Chloe!  ---- Features: Whatchya Readin', Noodle?: A Promised Land by Barack Obama and The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin Political Minute: Liz Cheney and the Spectacular Ousting Final L...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle do a pandemic themed grab bag! It's filled with conversation starters like dream panic vs. reality panic, worrying about not worrying enough, and car pie! Mask sweat, general yiks, and bringing hope are just a few of the items we tackle on this good time episode.  Big points: Resocializing and Introspection Sweet motorcycle sounds: uneditable apparently ---- Featu...

In this episode, Candi and Noodle catch up with each other and 2021. And time, like, in general. Fancy joggers, action items, and layers of information await you! Plus, a little word association - what are you looking forward to? Hang out with us. We're good times.  Happy season of love, listeners. Give it to yourself, shower it on the world. Get freaky with your bad ass. ❤️ ---- Features: Whatchy...