Well Said with Syd

On this weeks episode, we sit down with lawyer turned content creator, Dellara Gorkian.  Dellara is a true advocate for others and a representative of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) community. Dellara's impactful voice recently echoed within the walls of Capitol Hill as she fearlessly addressed crucial issues. A LITERAL LEGAL BADDIE.  During our candid convo we unravel the compl...

Shedding the sh*t that doesn't fit, including birth control, clothes, and not understanding what our bodies are telling us. Time for a refresh & update on the gals - We've been busy & things have changed. Bodies, routine, emotions, hormones - some connected. Syd & Soph both dive into the journey off of birth control & how the Oura ring has helped them track & learn about their...

On tiktok @BeccaMoore is a girls girl famously known for her amusing ratings (like rating her creepy dms), dating stories, and that one time an Uber driver may have actually saved her life. She has established a kind of brand of internet humor that taps into her own feminist perspectives to share her personal experiences with men on- and offline. We are here for it! This week on Straight Candid, B...

JORDAN POPPED THE QUESTION & our candid girl syd is officially engaged!!!!!! Syd spills all the tea - the signs that hinted, the texts, who was shady, the timeline, and how he asked her to get married! Syd here - "I just wanted to say how exciting it is to take you all along on the life journey's and milestones as we grow with this podcast. You guys are like our besties we tell everything to....

THROWIN’ IT BACK to the good ol’ College days when Syd and Soph were slappin’ the bag, wearing slutty halloween costumes, and having their fair share of UV blue. This week we hear from y’all with some Drunk College CANDID confessions. The Candid Crew knows how to party and we’re here for it! Syd and Soph also give some wholesome candid advice on how to find a new sense of normal when your world do...

This week Straight Candid is joined by the scream machine, Spencewuah. Once a tiktok barista, relieving stress with a daily scream video, he now has a large tiktok presence, a successful podcast, and still… plenty of screams.  Join along as Spencewuah humorously talks about moving to LA, getting his shit together, gay dysphoria, dating apps, and sex injuries. This is one you won’t want to miss &lt...

As Miley Cyrus once put it.... LOVE, MONEY, PARTY! And by love, money, party, we mean: dirty talk & confessions of a dirty talk struggler; money sh*t we wish we would've known earlier & how to budget; & how partying looks a WHOLE lot different where we are right now. Do you need to be good at dirty talk to spice things up? What spending habit changed the way we view $$ forever & se...

Syd and Soph are BACK with the queen of overcoming daddy issues herself - Violet Benson! Join these amazing women as they talk about Violet’s journey coming to the United States from Israel, and how she was inspired to create her epic platform, DADDY ISSUES.  She shares about her upbringing and how we can all learn to love others as well as ourselves through the complexity of love languages. Liste...

TWO HOT TAKES Morgan is HERE! Two worlds are colliding to bring you Reddit, candid podcast content. Morgan is the reason we were in LA - She is the reason we have found a new energy to Straight Candid love..... so PLEASE listen to hear us chat about hustling in LA, how she turned hustle to income, what you need to know as a podcaster, & how to think further than what is in front of you. We tal...

Join Sophie and Sydney in a fun-filled episode as they spill the TEA on their latest life updates, dive into their summer plans, and take a hilarious trip down MEMORY LANE. They tackle everything from TRENDY fashion finds to the unexpected challenges of body image and the art of "summer drinking". Listeners also write in their personal summer goals, fixing their digestion, finding a work/life bala...

HARRY JOWSEY joins Straight Candid from the Two Hot Takes studios in LA. Holy crap.  Harry opens up about a side of him he recently discovered - no longer the f*ck boy energy post public breakup, the spiritual awakening he had with ayahuasca, & his newly found feminine energy he is harnessing. Harry opens about why he started reality TV & Too Hot to Handle - wanting to make people laugh be...

Join us as we explore the ABSURD and HILARIOUS conflicts that can arise in relationships. From trivial arguments about cookies and dishwashing techniques to the challenges of effective communication, we share PERSONAL anecdotes and offer practical advice for resolving conflicts in relationships. Discover strategies for expressing your needs, staying calm in the heat of the moment, and fostering op...

LA EPI #1 - DOM GABRIEL IS ON STRAIGHT CANDID! Dom was CANDID - immediately opening up about his time on Perfect Match, The Mole, and who he was/what he left behind prior to coming to fame with reality TV. Who was Dom before TV? What is the biggest challenge with all this attention? What happens next - Canada or LA? Oh & no more Aussies?  LADIES: Dom answered ALL your write in's about your mal...

THE LADIES MADE IT TO LA!!!! Holy crap they are buzzing with energy & creativity again - the city has set a fire under their a$ses to keep having candid conversations, creating, and thinking outside the box. They offer a sneak peak into what episodes are coming from their trip (11 recorded in 4 days) -who the big names are & the amazing conversations had from the Two Hot Takes studio in Lo...

From toxic clean beauty to 12-step routines, it's hard to know what REALLY works for our skin. That's where nationally acclaimed board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Tareen comes in. With years of experience in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, she's here this week to help separate FACT from FICTION. What should I be using on my skin in my 20s vs 30s vs 40s? Is gua sha a fad? How do I get rid o...

Ready to uncover the MALE dating perspective? Join us this week as we dive into the male psyche and uncover the number one thing guys look for in a female.  Listeners asked your most pressing questions as Syd's boyfriend, Jordan and Soph's boyfriend, Pat answer them with HONESTY & HUMOR. You are also formally introduced to Straight Candid's secret persona we have now named, "Brad the Baddie." ...

Ready to jump back into the dating game after a breakup? Don't swipe right just yet! The listeners had some STRONG opinions about online dating and the girls shared em' all. Ever wondered what men are thinking when they use the apps?  The girls explore the signs that indicate you're ready to start a new relationship, how to get the closure you NEED, and why moving on is sometimes NECESSARY. Plus,...

In this week's episode, Syd and Soph delve into the phenomenon of #AlmondMoms - sharing listener stories, sharing their own experiences from life growing up, & talk about HOW we can avoid becoming them while being healthy... is it possible??? Listener #StraightCanid Moment this week involves a drunk moment we're all guilty of at some point in our lives - OOPSY.  The girls tackle the complex re...

You asked, we answered. This weeks episode Syd & Soph respond to your relationship stories and confessions - all the things we're secretly wondering when we're single or dating. From initiating sex with your partner, reading the mixed signals, increasing your chances of finding love, dating introverts vs. extroverts, and being a hopeless romantic after only two dates with a guy.  #StraightCand...

In honor of Syd’s 26th birthday, the girls keep it CANDID and share 26 things they wish they would have known before entering their 20s. From relationship drama, feeling alone, making adult friendships, and taking the risk in your career, Syd and Soph share their personal experiences that remind us that we’re all human trying to navigate our lives. We all question ourselves. Don’t let society add...

HAPPY MONDAY <3 Dr. Jolene Brighten joins the podcast this week to talk all things birth control and  hormonal imbalances. We've been waiting for this one!! Dr. Jolene Brighten NMD, is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. She is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and trained in clinical sexology. Dr. Brighten is the author of Is This Normal a...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking about how your your body looks instead of just LIVING in your body? As Lindsay Kite, Ph. D. and Lexie Kite, Ph. D. would say, “we are in a society where we are not living our lives for us anymore, but we are living for how other people may perceive our lives.” Lindsay and Lexie are identical twins and leading experts in body image and the harmful effects of obje...

The girls get's real about the pressures us ladies are feeling. How do you have it all? Is it realistic to strive for it or are we setting ourselves up for failure? There is so much to stay on top of in today's society - Beauty & makeup, having good style, being on trend...Having a good body, having kids by 30, staying in shape, & being a young, fun mom..Being smart & on top of all thi...

Friends are allowed to make mistakes - at least, that's what you thought when your friend forgot your birthday. But then she flaked on you for second time that week, purposefully excluded you from the group chat, and made fun of you in front of mutual friends. Yo. This is not a friend and you deserve better.  Syd and Soph chat all about their personal friendship icks, dealbreakers, breakups, and h...

Candice, otherwise known as Eva Lovia, joins the pod today with CANDID topics that Syd & Soph have never touched on.   Candice opens up about her past in the adult film industry, when she KNEW it was her destiny, how she continues OnlyStans as a mom of 2, & how Candice navigates being in an open relationship. Were you ever worried what people would think? Is every open relationship destine...