Two Wick Minimum with Selena Coppock

It's the final episode of 2025 and we are coming in HOT! Selena has a face-to-face chat with her pals Chelsea White + Tash Neal!  They talk about their love story as their shared candle journey, Hot Topic, candles in green rooms, Dame Helen Mirren, and more! Plus, their cat makes a cameo AND they salvage a broken candle DURING the episode! Buckle up because this episode is a blast! Subscribe, rate...

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 co...

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...

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)...

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 Cos...

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, ca...

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,...

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...

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!...

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...

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) 

This week, it's Two Wick Wednesday instead of Two Wick Tuesday, but the candle convo and hot takes are just as hot! In this episode, Selena sits down with producer, dog mom, and recreational candlemaker Meghan Dieen (@mrdineen on Insta) for a delightful candle convo. Meghan talks about her love of the meditative, process-driven steps of candle-making, shares how she is a "size queen," and explores...

Happy spring, candleheads! This week, Selena welcomes musician and writer Charlie Rauh (@charlierauh_music on Insta) to the candle hot seat and their conversation is both hilarious and profound. They hit on topics including rituals, tenderness, gentle power, and open windows. Brands covered include Planet Sis, Northern Lights, Diptyque, and more! Be sure to listen to Charlie share information abou...

This 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,...

This week, Selena chats with the founder of Scentille (@scentillecandles on Insta), Nimmi Chainani!  Nimmi is an entrepreneur who was inspired during Covid lockdown to create a product to transform her space and unlock an immersive and luxurious experience. In their conversation, Nimmi shares her candle journey and her experience as an entrepreneur, plus they talk France, Paris, design, her coffee...

Happy February, candleheads! We're back with the hot candle conversation that you know and love. This week, Selena sits down with her friend Sara Polland for a hilarious and lovely chat. Sara talks about the candles of her faith--from the Friday Sabbath to Havdalah to Hanukkah candles and beyond. They discuss what is "goyish," talk about candle-making at summer camp, incense, bathtub rituals, soap...

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 collab with Kringle. An iconic episode! Please subscr...

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 "the candle that is me" to Aaron. Please subscribe,...

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 subscribe, rate, and review! (music: bensound.com)

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 Yankee Candle, macintosh, peppermint, the Real Hou...

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 of trashcans, what is "camp," the commodification...

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 bags. They discuss their shared love of Tori Am...

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 rituals, their love of peony, and beyond. They also talk...

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 years, and Shoshana's candle Google doc. Plus, Sh...