Ep. 21: This Episode is SweetOur favorite dessertsCheesecake is not a cakeStephanie’s birthday traditionLuis’ childhood experiences with cakeInternational dessertsChildhood candies that are hard to findRay’s history with the Crunch barHolidays, candy, and consumerismSugar and childhood developmentSugar as anestheticSugar is a drugSugar in beveragesThe ethics of sugar: products marketed as “healthy”How orange juice is made (you’ll be horrified)The ice cream flavor all three co-hosts loveSean Spicer and Dippin’ DotsConcession stand: what do you get at the movies?StickinessDesserts as a short-term rewardDessert cheeseAnise, absynthe, and hot dogs--Commercial: Bobbin’ for ApplesWhy do we eat dessert last?The history of chocolateAncient dessertsMormons, horehound hard candy, and taffy pullingThe candy bomberCandy as hope and a reminder of homeGuava pasteConfectionary trendsThe rise of “healthy candy"