62: Becca Polk - It's Not Your Fault
**Trigger warning** - conversations of sexual assault are discussed in this episode. We ask that if this is not the right time for you to listen, please turn the podcast off at the 20-minute mark. Conversations about sexual assault need to be more common because it reminds us when to speak out, how to take care of friends, and the importance of listening to your gut. The key is to start these c...
1hr 24m Feb 03, 2022
1hr 24m
61: You Say Soulmates, We Say Bullsh*t & How To Meet People Off The Apps
This week Syd and Soph are diving into meeting people WITHOUT the dating apps - you won't want to miss this! BUT FIRST our producer, Jackson, shares a straight candid moment from his birthday weekend, the girls debate sauna courtesy, and Soph shares a -stinky- confession. Oh, and Syd is trying to grow her booty, one fitness tiktok at a time. Let's get to the meat of the episode - The two discus...
1hr 8m Jan 27, 2022
1hr 8m
60: Mini Episode: Candid Banter, Feet Pics, & a Hinge Date Gone Right?
Mini episode this week! The gals keep it quick BUT pack it with straight candid moments, candid banter, and an update on what’s been happening in their lives. Syd tells us about her trip to Mexico and asks for Soph's take on her Candid Thoughts - Would you share a toothbrush with a fling? Soph tells us about her "Dry January" hiccup & her most recent hinge date. The two dive into feet pics and ...
36m Jan 20, 2022
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59: Yana & Emerson - Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Life As An Influencer
Welcome Yana & Emerson! Although these babes have chosen two vastly different career paths, they are both killing it in the same BOSS B*TCH ways. Yana, an Account Executive, explains how she went from nannying after college to her current career in sales after not knowing what she wanted to do. LISTEN UP COLLEGE STUDENTS - You WILL figure it out, we promise. We also get to hear about Yana's dat...
1hr 33m Jan 13, 2022
1hr 33m
58: THE GIRL CODE REVAMP: Calling “Dibs” and Dating Her Ex
THE BLURRED LINES OF GIRL CODE - We get it. It get's messy, unclear, and honestly, so situational. Regardless,. Syd and Soph unpack EVERYTHING you need to know about this infamous unwritten rulebook. Can you call dibs on multiple guys? Can you date a friends ex? Under what circumstances is it okay? Have Syd & Soph ever broken the girl code themselves? Later in the episode, the girls share CANDI...
1hr 21m Jan 06, 2022
1hr 21m
57: Why We Are Unsubscribing From New Years Resolutions in 2022
3,2,1... HAPPY NEW YEAR! New Year, new you - right? (or not). The girls hop on the mic to share their honest opinions about New Years Resolutions. Are resolutions overrated and damaging? What are their New Years goals? Will Syd continue to share candid poop stories in 2022? Is Soph going to participate in a DRY January? Syd and Soph also offer some tips (as always) on how to make, and actually ...
54m Dec 30, 2021
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56: What Guys are REALLY Thinking w/ Ben Sarbacker: Sex & Relationships from a Male Perspective
A brother to 3 sisters, content mastermind behind a TikTok House, Ben Sarbacker, hops on this week with Syd & Soph. What is it like content creating, living out in LA in the Go House, and making tiktoks for a living? After learning what Ben is up to, next the girls take a deep dive on his dating app profiles and learn what makes Ben swipe right. The boys (hi Jackson-our producer) answer some qu...
1hr 42m Dec 16, 2021
1hr 42m
55: Dr. Sarah is Back! Antidepressants, Premature Ejaculation, STDs, & What Your OBGYN Wants You To Know
She’s baaaaack - by a popular demand, the girls welcome OBGYN Dr. Sarah again to chat about everything she wasn't able to cover on Episode 039 - Vagina Anatomy. Men.. this episode is for you, too!! Dr. Sarah talks about premature ejaculation, STDs, and how antidepressants and alcohol can affect your sex life. Other topics include: vasectomies, the orgasm gap, sexual insecurities, and ALL of you...
1hr 46m Dec 09, 2021
1hr 46m
54: How to Survive and Thrive Cuffing Season & Why We Choose to Self-Sabotage
It's here! Cuffing season is among us and the girls felt it was the perfect time to talk about how to get through this season, whether cuddling up during the winter months or embracing the single life. But first, a weekend of lifting & a lil piercing; party busses & a gopher win! Would you dabble with a hinge double-trouble profile? In cuffing season, the answer is...YES! In all seriousness, th...
1hr 11m Dec 02, 2021
1hr 11m
53: Toxic Ex's, Toxic D*ck, & Toxic Love with Balls Deep Podcast
Balls Deep grace Straight Candid's presence this week on an episode filled with unpacking all things TOXIC pasts. Balls Deep, a podcast that Syd & Soph admire, jump in on a topic they love to speak to - toxic ex's & sex with the ex. Why can sex with an ex be better? Why is it dangerous for our hearts? Would we date the same person we went for in college, now? Each person brings a different pers...
1hr 1m Nov 18, 2021
1hr 1m
52: Nutritionist Denvyr: The Binge&Restrict Cycle, Disordered Eating, And Learning to Intuitively Eat
Welcome Denvyr!! A nutritionist, former college athlete, and strength and conditioning coach hops on Straight Candid to get real about the societal norms of disordered eating. Syd and Soph chat about their history with disordered eating - the dangerous cycle of restricting and binging, sometimes unknowingly. SO many people deal with disordered eating whether you “know it or not” but Denvyr leav...
1hr 24m Nov 11, 2021
1hr 24m
51: Sex Confidence, Syd's Feeling Sensual, College Hook-Up Culture, and Oops I Queefed
HAPPY THURSDAY STRAIGHT CANDID LISTENERS! Syd and Soph are on the mic this week to chat about their personal sexual blueprints and how to become more sexually confident. The girls discuss how they became more comfortable in the bedroom after learning about their own bodies, what they like or dislike, speaking up, and learning that you deserve pleasure just as much as the next person. They also ...
59m Nov 04, 2021
59m
50: Wigged Out with Anxiety: Dealing with Burn Out, Insomnia and Mental Health
In honor of Halloween this weekend, Syd and Soph wear matching wigs! Quite the site lol (check out their YouTube channel and subscribe if you haven't yet)! The duo chat about their old Halloween costumes, questioning whether to choose a sexy costume or funny one, & ponder whether sexy Halloween costumes are objectifying or empowering. Either way, the two agree to wear whatever makes you happy, ...
1hr 2m Oct 28, 2021
1hr 2m
49: SPOOKED: Are Ghosts Real? Candid Stories with Syd, Soph, & Susan
SPOOKY SEASON IS HERE FOLKS! Do you believe in ghosts? Are all ghosts scary? Stories of spirits and ghosts galore this week will leave you in awe & wonder. Syd talks about her personal experiences with spirits and Soph discusses the question of whether or not she believes in them. Syd's mom, Susan (yes, she's back!) also hops back on the mic to talk about her spooky encounters and how her and S...
1hr 22m Oct 21, 2021
1hr 22m
48: 1 YEAR OLD! The Drama Behind The Mic & What Actually Happens After Hitting Record
ONE YEAR DOWN CANDID CREW - and many more to go! On this episode, the two reflect on this past year, from the conception to the one year anniversary of Straight Candid! Believe us when we say that we HIGHLY recommend staying until the very end of the episode to hear our very own Candid listeners jump on the mic but also to hear one of the more embarrassing pieces of advice syd and soph have eve...
1hr Oct 14, 2021
1hr
47: HelloTefi on Toxic Relationships & Rebuilding Confidence
This week on Straight Candid, we welcome HELLO TEFI. But first, Syd has THE BEST Straight Candid Moment and Soph is apparently now a dog person. Tefi and the girls dish on all things pop culture, toxic relationships, and how to know when to get out. Tefi is currently going viral on Tik Tok, hosted a Ted X, and influencing across all social media platforms around SELF CONFIDENCE (oh, and she's a...
1hr 11m Oct 07, 2021
1hr 11m
46: Moving In With Him: Navigating Love Languages, Feeling Inferior, & Is Shower Sex Overrated?
After a one week hiatus, the Straight Candid Girls are BACK! Mental health remains top of mind for the two, so they took a much needed break. Back and better than ever, Syd and Soph give life updates on dating dilemmas, moving in with a significant other, and all relationship dynamics. As you know, Syd moved in with Jordan. She is here to squash all of the assumptions, and digs deep on how to l...
1hr 7m Sep 30, 2021
1hr 7m
45: Birth Order & Weird Family Quirks, Meeting His Family & Baby Birding Tequillaaa
The Candid girls are back this week to discuss Family Dynamics and share candid banter! Syd spent the weekend in LA and brings us back a Straight Candid bathroom story. Soph needs listeners to share their "poop tactics" when starting a new fling. Next, the duo dive into their thoughts on family dynamics and take a hilarious online quiz. Syd and Soph discuss how they were raised, and look into t...
1hr 9m Sep 16, 2021
1hr 9m
44: Rikaya Jordan - The Real Paraplegic Life: Poppin’ Wheelies & Personal Reinvention
Meet Rikaya - a badass, advocate for positivity, and inspiring human that the girls welcome on this week to speak her story about a night stuck in crossfire. Rikaya flashes back to when her life changed forever and a pizza outing in Minneapolis ended in her new found identity as a paraplegic. Relearning day to day tasks like using the restroom or showering, to finding the support system that bu...
1hr 4m Sep 09, 2021
1hr 4m
43: Is Everyone A Little Gay? Double Standards & Finding Comfort in Curiosity
This week Syd & Soph talk with one another about gender stereotypes and the sexuality spectrum. Both Syd & Soph want to give you a warning that they are not trained or educated on this topic, but would like to give you their candid thoughts as women. They have important conversations about heterosexuality, homosexuality, asexuality and everything in between! The two girls explain where they fal...
55m Sep 02, 2021
55m
42: Emma Caris: Best Friend Advice, Moving Away, Growing Pains & College
Attention everyone: Big Guy’s Home! Syd hosts solo this week as she welcomes Emma Caris, her best friend, on the mic. The dynamic duo chat about how they became friends and, most importantly, how their friendship has evolved after graduating college and Emma moving out to New York. They talk about the hard conversations they've had with one another to hold each other accountable, the real emoti...
1hr 7m Aug 26, 2021
1hr 7m
41: BUDLIGHT BONUS Boat Episode: Candid Stories w/ our Listeners
The moment you've all been waiting for... THE BUDLIGHT BOAT EPISODE! A little bonus content graces your ears this week as Syd & Soph hop on Jordan's boat, with the Candid crew and three listeners, anchored at Big Island on Lake Minnetonka. The listeners tell us their Straight Candid moments, plus the producers hop on the mic to spill their candid tea. You will hear what NOT to do at work when y...
47m Aug 19, 2021
47m
40: Plastic Surgery, Botox, & Fillers. Are We Failing At Feminism?
Boobs! Now that we have your attention...on this week's episode, the girls talk about aesthetic enhancements - from Botox & fillers, to boob jobs & BBLs. Syd and Soph speak on their own preferences, plans, and why they think there is a surge in cosmetic surgery. Should we feel bad for wanting to tweak our looks? Does getting these enhancements mean we're failing at feminism? Are we letting patr...
55m Aug 12, 2021
55m
39: OBGYN: Vagina Anatomy - Innie's & Outie's, Achieving O's, and Why to Ditch Your Underwear with Dr. Sarah
This episode is all things…. VAGINAS! But listeners with penises, please stay and learn as this will benefit you and your partner just as much. The girls have an amazing guest, a friend and workout buddy, Dr. Sarah Manneh who is a well known OBGYN in the Twin-Cities area. Sarah gives us an explanation of vagina anatomy, difference between an “innie” and an “outie”, and what each of those means ...
1hr 19m Aug 05, 2021
1hr 19m
38: Unhinged on Hinge - The Do’s & Don’ts of Dating Apps
What's up Candid Crew! This week Syd and Soph begin the episode by recapping their past weekend, chatting about heelies, sexy netflix shows, and feet pics. After their energetic intro, the girls get right into it - Dating Apps. Whether you use Tinder, Hinge, Bumble, or Farmers Only - Syd and Soph share all their tips and tricks to help you maximize your matches, up your chances of getting a res...
1hr 10m Jul 29, 2021
1hr 10m
37: Chase & John: Addiction, Sobriety and Rebuilding Your Identity
This week’s episode is one of the most real and raw conversations that Straight Candid has ever had. Our goal at Straight Candid is to continue to share our platform for conversations that are tough, with intention to normalize them. Addiction is a heavy topic to speak to, but we learn about Chase and John's strength, growth, and self empowerment. Their love is unmatched, their openness is appr...
1hr 26m Jul 22, 2021
1hr 26m
36: Sister-Cast: Kaye Sibling Stories, Overcoming Change, & Coping with Divorce
Welcome TAYLOR FRICKEN KAYE! Boob #2, aka Syd’s little sister joins the podcast this week to talk all things siblings, growing up, and DIVORCE. "To say I am proud of who my sister is an understatement. She is the reason I grew up so fast and my best friend through all our life changes." Taylor speaks to being the younger sibling, and moves on to include her college transferring story and experi...
1hr 1m Jul 15, 2021
1hr 1m
35: Life Updates! What’s New, What’s Hairy, and Work-Life Advice
This week's episode is filled with updates - What the hell is going on in Syd & Soph's lives? From what they’re watching on Netflix, to how their jobs are REALLY going, all the way to how they’re dating lives are going. Comparing back to when it all started, things have shifted in their day to day lives, personal lives, and their priorities have changed - THEY ARE EVOLVING. The girls chat about...
1hr 15m Jul 08, 2021
1hr 15m
34: Adam & Jackson - New Producers, Dealing with Rejection, and Shaving Your Knickers
Welcome Straight Candid’s two new producers! On this episode we introduce you to Jackson and Adam who bring some INSANE ENERGY to the team. They’re grounded, kind, but most importantly… CANDID. Syd and Soph ask them to share their #StraightCandidMoments right off the bat, and let's just say.. they fit right in with the poop talk and grooming horror stories. So who are these candid boys? How did...
1hr 1m Jul 01, 2021
1hr 1m
33: Candid Convos - Am I Being Ghosted & Did She Just Sass Me?
Nothing like a good ol' free for all - This week Syd and Soph go into the episode with an open and unplanned agenda. The girls begin the episode by riffing about their #straightcandid moments. Syd chats about unexpected run-ins with her dentist, while Soph explains her recent weekend obsession with Bootleggers. Don't mind the sniffles as both the girls are coming down with a cold. The conversat...
58m Jun 17, 2021
58m
32: Jenni Knapmiller & Curtis Hadzicki: Are You The One? The Real Behind Reality TV
This is the first time EVER that “Are You The One?” Season 2 stars, Jenni Knapmiller & Curtis Hadzicki, speak out about their experience together on the MTV reality TV show. From social isolation to drinking and contract signing, these two share every last juicy detail about being in the public eye. Is reality TV, real? What is fabricated and what is reality? What is it REALLY like to be on TV?...
1hr 33m Jun 10, 2021
1hr 33m
31: Breakups & Sex With The Ex
This week’s episode is all about Ex’s. Syd and Soph dive into their own history with breakups and why previous boyfriends never worked out. The girls laugh about TikTok boys, booty hole injuries, and Syd's Herbalife sh*ts. TMI? What's new. This episode revolves around breakups and how to move the F on in the healthiest way possible. The girls share tips and tricks on this - how to get over it a...
55m Jun 03, 2021
55m
30: Making Adult Friendships - Is One BFF Overrated?
You got a friend in us. The Straight Candid Duo, Syd and Soph, are back to chat about all things friendships. Making friends is hard, navigating friendships pre and post college is hard, balancing your significant other WITH your friends is hard. The girls offer advice and share their personal experience making friends, maintaining friends, and learning that it’s okay to let some friendships fi...
1hr 5m May 27, 2021
1hr 5m
29: *Bonus* Episode with The BackPocket Boys: Truth or Drink
Bonus content alert! THE GANGS ALL HERE…but with tequila! Andrew Inserra and Declan Brown are jumping in FRONT of the mics rather than producing Straight Candid BEHIND the scenes. The Backpocket Production stemmed from two average dudes with one big vision: to become a podcast production company, starting with Straight Candid Podcast. The team shares stories about success, failures, and awkward...
1hr 13m May 20, 2021
1hr 13m
28: Hot Girl Summer - How To Date "Like a Man" and Spice Up Your Relationship
The season is upon us… IT’S HOT GIRL SUMMER (HGS)! Syd and Soph offer their own definitions of what hot girl summer looks like to them. Soph explains that it is our turn to "date like a man," while Syd shares tips on how she plans to keep her relationship spicy this summer. Tis' the season to be confident and know your damn worth. *finger snaps* Although Soph confidently says she is not looking...
1hr 11m May 13, 2021
1hr 11m
27: The Big O: Becoming Cliterate and Accepting Intimacy
Disclaimer: If you are related to either Syd or Soph… please skip this episode and tune back in next week. Cause...LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX BABY, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE ORGASM-ING. The girls sit down and talk about all things surrounding the word orgasm. Masturbation. The female climax. If you're still reading/listening, can't say we didn't warn you. It is true that Syd and Soph share some juicy tips...
59m May 06, 2021
59m
26: Cancel Culture: Tiktok Trolls, F*cking Up, and Listener Assumptions
This week’s episode is all about ‘cancel culture’ and the surface level assumptions of Syd and Soph’s followers. The girl’s explain what ‘cancel culture’ is and how they think it has affected society - and even them, especially with the creation and decisions made for this podcast. Are they afraid of being cancelled? They share some recent f*ck up comments that they mistakingly made and explain...
1hr Apr 29, 2021
1hr
25: ExpectGAYtions of a Female Couple w/ Han and Cal
Welcome Hannah and Callan - our first gay couple on Straight Candid! These two Minneapolis locals met on the soccer team at University of St. Thomas where their friendship turned intimate very quickly with their connection. They share crazy stories about how they maintained a "secret relationship" before being openly gay, dating men prior, and how it felt to finally give into their attraction f...
1hr 13m Apr 22, 2021
1hr 13m
24: Redflag Or Dealbreaker? Vol. 2
Syd & Soph had so much fun the first time ‘round… they had to do it again. IS IT A RED-FLAG OR A DEALBREAKER? The girls give their opinions on some controversial red flags or deal breakers that range from lighter topics like - if he washes his bed sheets once every 6 weeks to heavier topics like - dating someone with an addiction. The girls share personal stories while answering these questions...
1hr 2m Apr 15, 2021
1hr 2m
23: MOM-Cast: The Mama’s Tell All
We got it from our Mama's! The mom’s have arrived. The mothers. The women who sacrificed their birth canal for us. We know by now that Syd and Soph don’t hold anything back and neither do their moms. Without hesitation, the moms give their initial thoughts on the podcast and express their dislike for PooPoo Boy and other risky topics - #NoFilter. They offer their perspective on loss, love, divo...
1hr 7m Apr 08, 2021
1hr 7m
22: Listener Advice Questions + Confirming That Girls Poop
You asked, and the girls answered! This week is all about giving advice to listener questions. The girls share their favorite spots to shop + skincare routines to start, then shift into the tougher questions, including: how to support a significant other dealing with anxiety, dating with differentiating political views, and sleeping with a friend. Syd and Soph talk about dealing with microaggre...
58m Apr 01, 2021
58m
21: Angie Okon - Fitness Bikini Pro, Toxic Relationships, and B.O.B
WELCOME ANGIE OKON. Angie is a fitness influencer, IFBB Bikini Pro, and an absolute bad ass both mentally and physically. Angie talks about her journey in the fitness industry, how she uses her platform to inspire other women, and the realization of wanting to be nothing but her "fucking" self; which includes profanity (lol). Later on, Angie speaks to the unhealthy aspects and hardships of a to...
1hr 3m Mar 25, 2021
1hr 3m
20: 20 Q's, Dating Age Gaps, and Busting Balls?
Syd and Soph celebrate their 20th episode with glass of red wine and a rapid fire '20 Questions' game to get to know the girls a bit more. Syd chats about her preference in dating older men, while Soph is still unsure-as she says she is addicted to "young energy." They spend some time chatting about the pros and cons of dating age gaps and even touch on the topic of Daddy Issues and safety. If ...
48m Mar 18, 2021
48m
19: Instagram Dynamics - It Goes Down In The DM's
Syd and Soph start this episode off with some real talk. These girls promised to stay candid with you and this is exactly what they do when they share some behind the scenes information about the podcast and talk about struggles they have encountered as a team. You don't think they would leave you without any entertaining takeaways though, did you? Syd and Soph then talk tips and tricks to fema...
42m Mar 11, 2021
42m
18: Jordan Hagel - Syd's Boyfriend Chats Money, Love, and Cryptocurrency
Can we get a drum roll please? Jordan Hagel, Syd's boyfriend, is finally on the mic. Jordan sits down with the girls this week to talk about all things hobbies - finances, stocks, intro to budgeting, Pokemon (what the???), and how MONEY talk can be intriguing when kept simple. And yes, even Soph found the convo interesting, so you will too. Soph also throws in some juicy questions about Syd and...
58m Mar 04, 2021
58m
17: Getting Out of The Friend Zone, Post-College Advice, and How to Filter Friends
Post-College is confusing af. Whether it's finding the balance between work and social life or figuring out who your true friends are, Syd and Soph have advice for you. They chat about cutting out toxic relationships, what to do if you have feelings for a friend, and even update you on their newest Straight Candid Member (hint: her name is Ellie Hall and she is our cute cute intern). Soph updat...
50m Feb 25, 2021
50m
16: Khadijah Cooper: Birds&The Bee’s, and How to Initiate Sex As a Female
Khadijah Cooper - a sexuality educator, Twin-Cities comedian, and all the time mom, joins us this week to talk about all things sex. We talk puberty, squirting, initiating sex, dating in your 20's & 30’s, and candid convos about everything in between. She is passionate about giving people the tools and knowledge they need to have pleasurable sex, all while setting intentional boundaries and dis...
1hr 14m Feb 18, 2021
1hr 14m
15: WILD Listener Stories + We Throw It In Reverse
You’re going to want to grab a bowl of popcorn for this one folks - No better way to showcase our bad ass listeners than by telling YOUR experiences. Syd and Soph tell some WILD Listener stories (#StraightCandid Moments) that are nothing but real, raw, candid, and dare we even say.. awkward? You’ll hear stories about month old tampons, sex bribe tips (aka spicing up relationships), drunk textin...
1hr 9m Feb 11, 2021
1hr 9m
14: Sam Delosh - MN Native Turned World Traveller
Sam Delosh is a Minnesotan born and raised millennial who decided to break the social norms and travel the world. Today, Syd speaks to Sam, a college drop out who took a one way ticket abroad to find MORE in life than what society expected of him. Join along as Sam tells us inspiring stories and reflects on the horrifying experiences where he was faced with a life or death situation across the ...
1hr 8m Feb 04, 2021
1hr 8m
13: Tyler Matthies - Gay Candid
The love for the gay community is vast, but supporting something with love means you should love it enough to get informed, too. So give this podcast a listen and feel free to share! Our darling Queen, Tyler Matthies speaks his truth about his coming out story, what the Minneapolis gay community is really like, and what it means to be a “Twink.” Tyler is an old soul with amazing advice, so no m...
1hr 9m Jan 28, 2021
1hr 9m