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

Matthew Wilson
  • 4.9 (8)
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A look into the origins of your favorite candies, how they changed the world, and why they are awesome.

Episodes

  1. 12/07/2020

    A Brief Look into the Tootsie Roll

    Take a journey into the origins of the Tootsie Roll and why it's awesome!

    A Brief Look into the Tootsie Roll

  2. 05/08/2020

    The Jelly Belly, and why it's awesome!

    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

    The Jelly Belly, and why it's awesome!

  3. 04/08/2020

    Bite right into this iconic chalky treat the Necco Wafer!

    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

    Bite right into this iconic chalky treat the Necco Wafer!

  4. 03/26/2020

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

    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

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

  5. 03/20/2020

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

    I love Reese's Pieces, and so do you. Find out why! Learn more at A Brief History in Candy

  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
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A look into the origins of your favorite candies, how they changed the world, and why they are awesome.

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