The Candle Coven Podcast
by Bijou Candles
We’re Jocelyn and Alaina—queer, married (to each other), co-founders of Bijou Candles, and hosts of The Candle Coven Podcast. We make candles and T-shirts inspired by all the pop culture that made us the way we are: iconic women, cult films, 90s everything, and witchy/spooky stuff.This is our podcast. It’s where we talk about movies that raised us, TV that soothed us, and why pop culture is basically a religion. If you’ve ever identified as “the most smartest” in a Drop Dead Gorgeous kind of way, you’re one of us.Welcome to the Candle Coven. Light a candle and hit play.
Episodes
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Season 4 Episode 2: Everything is ASS
Hold onto your broomsticks, Candle Coven, because everything is ass and we’re cackling about it! We discuss the 1990 Cinderella adaptation If the Shoe Fits (a Jennifer Grey/Rob Lowe fashion fever dream), why our galaxy is called the Milky Way (yes, it does involve breastfeeding), and Will Smith...
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Season 4, Episode 1: Jocelyn Broke Her Arm and We Entered a New Timeline
Season 4 starts with a bang (and a fall). Jocelyn breaks her arm, possibly travels through a portal, and definitely drinks Diet Coke like a Victorian ghost. We discuss haunted furniture, therapy breakthroughs, Men in Black, sea turtles as Kramer, and the undeniable power of 1998’s Wild Wild West...
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Season 3, Episode 13: Oppenheim My Own Mouth
Wake up, babe, there's a new Candle Coven Podcast episode! This week's episode covers: how to pronounce caramel, fun sized candies, saving leftovers, the fact that literally everything is conjecture, what Stephen King is up to, and what Hello Kitty's actual "speaking" voice sounds like. Cozy up,...
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Season 3, Episode 12: We are afraid of you
Greetings Candle Coven! This week’s episode covers a myriad of topics such as, but not limited to, “3 Body Problem,” Jocelyn’s current hyper-focus song, “The Godfather,” the fact that “Star Wars” is an opera, the concept of warring only in dance and much much much more! Grab our Stevie • White…
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Season 3, Episode 11: Unicorn Corn Corn
Get ready Candle Coven because this one’s a doozy! Join in as Alaina gives a good old college try at reading the latest Azealia Banks IG rant (this time she comes for Beyoncé). But in typical Bijou Candles Alaina & Jocelyn fashion, it takes about 30 minutes for Alaina to ACTUALLY read the rant…
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Season 3, Episode 10: This is me, NOW!
Listen in this week to hear all about choirs vs. chorales, JC Chasez being the #1 guy in the group, regional radio stations, the uncanny valley of a Glo Worm, Poor Things, and the unbelievable YET true FACT that we are all just the dancing baby from Ally McBeal. GET IN, CANDLE COVEN, we're…
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Season 3, Episode 9: Kelsey Peters for President
Alaina & Jocelyn are at it again this week! They're talkin' The Traitors, haircut trend predictions, Ghost World, reading all the literature that comes with a CD, method acting, the fact that Jagged Little Pill is the bible, and a brand NEW idea for the podcast! Tune in for this and much much…
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Season 3, Episode 8: Where is Kate Middleton?
This episode has it all: The "Skins" theme song (a capella), Darren Star's masterpiece "Younger," King Charles' hands (again), the impact that lacquered coffins has had on our soil, the harsh realization that we objectify music, and the one thing they think has single handedly ruined humanity....
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Season 3, Episode 7: Just Like Ellen
On this week's episode, Alaina and Jocelyn discuss a bunch of random stuff like how they would potentially behave on a Zoom call with Oprah, the homophobic things people said to Jocelyn at a makeup counter, becoming fitness instructors (like, actually haha) and their real feelings about Reneé…
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Season 3, Episode 6: A Side of Ann Rice
OK this episode is actually unhinged. Join Alaina and Jocelyn as they discuss such topics as colonoscopies, how vampires do stuff, Gen X stars and box stores, how upsetting Claire Danes is, blankies and so much more. Jocelyn also tries to tell a story that has them in stitches. Listen in for all...
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Season 3, Episode 5: Podcast Doulas
Happy Valentine’s Day, Candle Coven! This week the gals Wikipedia their way through the history of St. Valentine (the patron saint of epilepsy and beekeeping!?), discuss the fact that they didn’t love Wonka, and of course Forrest Gump comes up again. They also bring up the Voynich Manuscript…
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Season 3, Episode 4: The Law of Attraction is REAL - Part 2
Part 2 of the two-parter is here! In this Part (2 that is), Alaina & Jocelyn continue to discuss the merit of the “moon landing,” try to figure out what exactly the Academy of Motion Pictures is and if they require a VCR, time having different filters, how we got Emma Stone and so much more! They...
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Season 3, Episode 3: The Law of Attraction is REAL - Part 1
This week's episode went LONG so we got a 2 parter! In Part 1, Jocelyn & Alaina discuss their current fave snackie – Brookside Chockit Balls, the best wholesale club shopping experience, the moment Steve Harvey broke the 4th wall, Love on the Spectrum, the fact that Jocelyn isn't so sure about…
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Season 3, Episode 2: Deduce Bigalow Male Gigolo
This week’s episode jumps right in with the gals chatting about production terminology (what is a grip…a gaffer?), the fact that skincare should smell absolutely disgusting, Reality Von Tea(se), the icon that is Tiffany “New York” Pollard, who should be on the Mount Rushmore of Reality TV, and…
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Season 3, Episode 1: Candle Coven Comeback!
Season 3 of The Candle Coven Podcast is here, and it's a dazzling comeback! Join Alaina and Jocelyn as they kick off 2024 with a bang, covering everything from the quaint charm of their new fave movie Saltburn to the best Bravo series of all time, The Ladies of London (did Julie ever save...
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Episode 78: Pop Culture Butterfly Effects - Coven Catch Up
This is a particularly fun episode if we do say ourselves. Join the gals this week for some chit chat about their current (and probably forever) obsession with Steve Harvey's Celebrity Family Feud and the prospect of Nicole Kidman playing Kristen Stewart's part in Panic Room, amongst many other...
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Episode 77: "The Gaytrix" - The Werq The World Campfire
It's the Werq The World Campfire! The gals are fresh off from seeing W.T.W. at Radio City and they're talking all about it. They also get wrapped up in such subjects as: the proper way to crop a t-shirt, the legendary store Bradlees, the fact that all outfits are costumes and they get really hung...
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Episode 76: Technical Difficulties - Coven Catch Up
We're catching up on this glitchy episode! For all of those watching the video version, sorry for the sync issue, we experienced some sort of supernatural event in the middle of this episode. Not to worry, the gals still touch upon many a subject such as: the importance of arts and crafts, Drag...
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Episode 75: "Oh Hi Mark" The The Room Campfire
You're tearing me apart, Lisa! It's THEE "The Room" Campfire!! Tune in this week for one of history's truly most unhinged works of "art" that has ever graced the silver screen. Alaina & Jocelyn are dressed as the iconic Tommy Wiseau and are delving deep into the world of the literal worst movie...
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Episode 74: Coven Catch Up - We Saw Barbie!
Hi Barbie! We're catching up with Alaina & Jocelyn this week and getting into all kinds of subjects like the new "Barbie" movie, their dream Corrs cover band, the fact that Ken's Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing is the best of all dressings and their new "pet" spider, Svetlana Webovic. Grab our…
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Episode 73: New York Or Nothing w/ Megan O'Neill - The Info Dump
This week the gals chat with BFF and Goop’s Associate Beauty Director, Megan O’Neill. As a born and bred New Yorker, Megan’s info dumping on all things NYC. Tune in to hear all about the best hot summer city outfits, the proper way to enjoy a slice, body hair standards and some of the weirdest...
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Episode 72: Coven Catch Up - I Think We're Dancers Bitch
We're catching up on this week's episode! This week Alaina & Jocelyn dive into such topics as the SAG/AFTRA strike, the revealing nature of vintage pants, Crappie Lake, a one-time lunch order for David & Victoria Beckham, and they posit the age old question – Are we humans, or are we dancers?…
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Episode 71: The Info Dump w/ THNK1994 - And Just Like That
The gals are back for another Info Dump with the iconic Matt Harkins & Viviana Olen from the THNK1994 Museum. They delve into the world of "Sex & The City" and "And Just Like That" and touch upon such topics as Carrie being a huge b*tch, the fact that Che Diaz is a human Rorschach test, and…
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Episode 70: "Cheer Or DIE" The Bring It On Campfire
It's already been BROUGHTEN! This week, Alaina & Jocelyn celebrate Alaina's bday by Campfiring one of her all time favorites, Bring It On! They discuss Y2K, bedrooms, the iconic Geo Tracker, the INCOMPARABLE Kirsten Dunst, and the fact that Spirit Fingers ARE NOT Jazz Hands. Check out the Cher •...
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Episode 69: Coven Catch Up - Is Chaos Freedom??
It's a classic Catch-up this week with the ol' gals! Listen in to brush up on such subjects as Alaina's fear of facial blindness, Jocelyn's resemblance to Clay Aiken, Black Mirror, the fact that Zendaya is a legend, mushroom trips and so much more! Also, it's Alaina's Birthday! Happy Birthday to...
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Episode 68: Introducing The Info Dump w/ Our First Guest Hannah Brown!
Introducing, The Info Dump! On this week’s episode, Alaina & Jocelyn have their very first guest, the lovely Hannah Brown from “You Know You Love Us: A Gossip Girl Podcast.” Hannah’s “Info Dump” is all about rebel animator Don Bluth. Listen in as these millennials reminisce about their shared...
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Episode 67: "True Directions" The But I'm A Cheerleader Campfire
Happy Pride!! To celebrate, Alaina and Jocelyn dissect one of their favorite gay films, 1999s But I'm A Cheerleader! Staring such Gen X greats as Natasha Lyonne, Melanie Lynskey, Clea DuVall and RuPaul Charles EVER HEARD OF HIM??? Listen as they ceremoniously share a gay Diet Coke, discuss the…
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Episode 66: Coven Catch Up - What's In Your Notes??
Dear Diary, on this episode Alaina & Jocelyn head to their Notes app and reveal their innermost thoughts aka random ramblings that they've decided to unearth for this very podcast. Topics include eating an onion to save the world, remote control politics, their zombie apocalypse survival team...
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Episode 65: "Here We Go Again!" The Mamma Mia! 2 Campfire
Mamma Mia! Here we go again! It's Dynamos Day and Alaina & Jocelyn are beyond excited to have the feel good scents of the summer back. To kick off the re-launch of this best selling candle collection, these gals are talking all things Mamma Mia, ABBA, and more! Jocelyn cries twice and Alaina's...
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Episode 64: Coven Catch Up - The Newlywed Game
Alaina & Jocelyn play The Newlywed Game! Or at least a ChatGPT version of it. They do their best. Listen in as they discuss a plethora of topics like what board games are the gayest, their most embarrassing moments - mostly they just struggle with the concept of answering basic questions. Tune in...
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Episode 63: "Not Our Girl" The Drop Dead Gorgeous Campfire
It's the American Teen Princess Pageant! Alaina & Jocelyn are absolutely THRILLED to present the Drop Dead Gorgeous Campfire! Grab your tap shoes and get your talent costume okayed ahead of time, we're goin to States! Listen in for, what can only be described as, a two woman show that only does...
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Episode 62: Coven Catch Up - Two In The Pink
Catch-up with Alaina & Jocelyn while they embark on a conversation journey that takes them to new horizons - all while looking like two benadryls that have fallen into the bed. Speaking of beds, the ladies start by answering a listener question about favorite bedclothes and end up touching on...
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Episode 61: "All For One and One For All" The Now and Then Campfire
We're heading to the Gaslight Addition, Candle Coven! Join Jocelyn and Alaina as they look to the spirits to find out what happened to Dear Johnny. We're talking about the 1995 classic "Now and Then" staring literally everyone. They discuss Now, they discuss Then, and they discuss everything in...
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Episode 60: Coven Catch Up - Remember Me Different
Catch-up with Alaina & Jocelyn while they take on topic suggestions from the Candle Coven. This week they're chatting about AI takeovers, gymnastics for adults, their everyday bits and their current fave products they can't live without. Listen in for all of this and more! Grab our Sade •...
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Episode 59: "Deal With It" The Jawbreaker Campfire
Join Alaina and Jocelyn as they revisit the 90s cult classic 'Jawbreaker' and dish on everything from the iconic fashion to the film's impact on teen movies. They're dressed in their best Jawbreaker cosplay, and their hot takes are not to be missed. Tune in for this killer episode! Grab our…
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Episode 58: Coven Catch Up - Category is: All Things Rupaul's Drag Race!
On this week's Catch Up episode, Alaina & Jocelyn are talking all about Rupaul's Drag Race. They also discuss the drag ban and other current issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in today's political climate. Tune in for their fave drag queens, fave drag moments and to hear about the time Mo Heart...
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Episode 57: "Shveet!" The She's The Man Campfire
This week Alaina & Jocelyn are both dressed as Viola dressed as Sebastian to celebrate the 2006 iconic cinematic masterpiece “She’s The Man” starring the incomparable Amanda Bynes. Tune in for the wigs and stay for the wigs (these wigs are really something.) Grab our Kate • Bois de Rose & Ivy...
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Episode 56: Coven Catch Up - Obscure Nostalgia
This week Alaina & Jocelyn talk about the more obscure pop-culture toys, tv and movies from the 80s and 90s! Did you forget about Doctor Dreadful Food Lab or KIDS Inc.? Maybe you want to hear the theme song from TLC’s 90s classic “A Wedding Story.” Tune in for all this and more! Grab our Michele…
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Episode 55: "Let's Fold Scarves!" The Romy & Michele Campfire
Have a Romy & Michele Day! It’s launch day for Bijou’s newest candle collection inspired by “Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion.” Tune in for this iconic movie’s Campfire, costumes, and to see everything in the collection! Grab our Romy • French Vanilla Fantasy Candle and our Michele • Cherry...
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Episode 54: "Come What May!" The Moulin Rouge! Campfire
Whelp, Alaina & Jocelyn watched "Moulin Rouge!" and boy did they hate it lol. The gals get all dressed up and ready to Can-Can their way into to the life of the Sparkling Diamond herself, Miss Nicole Kidman. A bunch of other people are in this movie too, but this movie is really about how…
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Episode 53: Coven Catch Up - Are Candles Safe???
Catch up with Alaina & Jocelyn from Bijou Candles! This week they're talking about candle ingredients, toxicity, and safe burning tips. Spoiler alert: Candles are safe to burn! Listen in to hear about all of this and more! Grab our Cher • Jasmine & Rosewater Candle and Willow • Palo Santo Candle!...
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Episode 52: "Canned Heat" – The Center Stage Campfire
Nothin' left for Alaina & Jocelyn to do but...The "Center Stage" Campfire! Listen in as they jeté into the 2000 ballet classic and reminisce about the early 00s in NYC. They also discuss how painfully cringe Jody Sawyer is, how gorgeous Cooper Nielson is, and how bad acting can be completely...
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Episode 51: Coven Catch Up #nudetopoop
Catch up with Alaina & Jocelyn as they delve into topics suggested by the Candle Coven! They discuss perfumes (which ultimately leads to talking about p00p, what can we say, they're human!), brag about how well stocked their guest bathroom is, talk about their hall of fame snacks, and their...
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Episode 50: "Two Shifts To The Wind" – The M3GAN Campfire
Alaina & Jocelyn from Bijou Candles discuss the instant cult classic "M3GAN." Listen in as they touch upon such subjects as the violent rip of a bubbly diet coke, Gemma's grown out balayage, the fact that M3GAN might be the hero we all need, and whether or not Jocelyn's impacted wisdom teeth are...
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Episode 49: Vienna, Do You Likings? Slovienna Trip Part 2
On this week's episode Alaina & Jocelyn recount the second half of their trip in Vienna! They discuss the beauty of a hotel breakfast buffet, misadventures in the hotel spa, revisiting Alaina's childhood home, and a very specific pistachio croissant. Tchüss!! Grab our Gillian • Book of Shadows...
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Episode 48: Čauko! Slovienna Trip Part 1
On this week's episode Alaina & Jocelyn recount the first half of their trip to Slovakia/Vienna. Listen in to hear about the comedy of errors that was their departure, the beautiful countryside of Slovakia, the psychic energy in Alaina's cousin's house, and the fact that they seem to be the only...
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Episode 47: Coven Catch Up Pre-Trip Jitters
We’re gonna be completely honest. We JUST got back from said trip we are referring to in this episode. We are way too tired to write anything here, but listen in to this fun little quicky episode to hear just how anxious traveling makes us. Stay tuned for our trip recap next week! Grab our Dolly…
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Episode 46: "Twilight" Campfire!
Hold on tight we're flying back to 2008, Twihards! Listen in as Alaina and Jocelyn recount the trauma of rewatching one of the best worst movies of all time, "Twilight." It doesn't matter if you're #teamedward or #teamjacob, because these gals are #teamnoone. This episode attempts to answer many…
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Episode 45: Coven Catch Up "Spit Take"
It's a Coven Catch Up! The gals are chatting it up this week about such topics as never learning the correct names of restaurants, how much they love "Emily In Paris," Tom Cream falling off a cliff, whether or not they need to pack blankies for a trip, and Jocelyn's recent act of Spiderwomanry....
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Episode 44: "Gremlins" Campfire!
Well it's official, Alaina and Jocelyn have a new man in their lives and his name is GIZMO! This week they watch the 1984 holiday classic "Gremlins." They also discuss how they learned French from "Emily In Paris," sing snippets from their upcoming album "Now That's What I Call The Candle Of The...
About this show
We’re Jocelyn and Alaina—queer, married (to each other), co-founders of Bijou Candles, and hosts of The Candle Coven Podcast. We make candles and T-shirts inspired by all the pop culture that made us the way we are: iconic women, cult films, 90s everything, and witchy/spooky stuff.This is our podcast. It’s where we talk about movies that raised us, TV that soothed us, and why pop culture is basically a religion. If you’ve ever identified as “the most smartest” in a Drop Dead Gorgeous kind of way, you’re one of us.Welcome to the Candle Coven. Light a candle and hit play.
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