A Brief History in Candy - and why it’s awesome

Follow A Brief History in Candy - and why it’s awesome

Share on

A look into the origins of your favorite candies, how they changed the world, and why they are awesome.

Dec 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
infrequent NEW EPISODES
11m AVG DURATION
5 EPISODES

Search for episodes from A Brief History in Candy - and why it’s awesome with a specific topic:

Latest episodes from A Brief History in Candy - and why it’s awesome

A Brief Look into the Tootsie Roll

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 13:15

Take a journey into the origins of the Tootsie Roll and why it's awesome! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message

tootsie rolls

The Jelly Belly, and why it's awesome!

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 13:31

It is known for it's vast and unique flavor options such as Blueberry, Cotton Candy, Buttered Popcorn, and Barf. The surprisingly delicious, and occasionally disgusting, the Jelly Belly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message

blueberry barf cotton candy jelly belly

Bite right into this iconic chalky treat the Necco Wafer!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 10:38

Born from the fires of the industrial revolution, this candy has been described as disgusting, old, weird, chalky. the candy that can sit on the shelf for years and not lose an iota of flavor, the Necco Wafer. Learn more at A Brief History in Candy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message

treat iconic bite brief history wafer chalky necco

A brief look into the origins of the Charleston Chew, and why it's awesome!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 9:48

What do a fallen actor, a teenage business prodigy, a scientific stress test, and William H Macy all have in common? The chewy and delicious, the frozen and fragile, the 95-year-old Charleston Chew! Learn more at A Brief History in Candy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message

origins charleston brief history chew william h macy

A look into the origin of the Reese's Pieces, and why it's awesome!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 11:15

I love Reese's Pieces, and so do you. Find out why! Learn more at A Brief History in Candy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/briefhistorycandy/message

origin pieces brief history

Claim A Brief History in Candy - and why it’s awesome

In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

Claim Cancel