Info On The Go

Info On The Go is a family-friendly podcast designed for curious minds of all ages! Perfect for learning on the go, our weekly episodes dive into fascinating stories, important events, and fun facts from both the past and present.

Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or enjoying some downtime at home, we make learning engaging, accessible, and entertaining for the whole family. From historical milestones to modern marvels, every episode is packed with insights, surprises, and a few laughs along the way.

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Candy Corn

September 26, 2025 • William and Kat • Episode 78

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Halloween night. Costumes rustle as kids race from door to door, candy buckets filling with chocolates, lollipops, and—love it or hate it—those little orange, yellow, and white kernels: candy corn. Some people pop them by the handful; others groan at the sight. But here’s the question—how did this odd, waxy, tri-colored candy become a Halloween icon that has lasted for over 140 years?

In this episode of Info On The Go, we unwrap the surprising story of candy corn. From its invention in the 1880s by a small-town candy maker, to its quirky hand-poured origins, to its transformation from “chicken feed” into a Halloween tradition, candy corn has a history that’s as colorful as the candy itself. We’ll explore how it became tied to harvest symbolism, how WWII sugar rationing made it even more nostalgic, and why it still sparks love-it-or-hate-it debates today.

We’ll also look at its modern twists—from reindeer corn at Christmas to internet battles over candy corn pizza—and ask the bigger question: is candy corn just a sweet, or is it really a cultural symbol of fall itself?

So grab your trick-or-treat bag, because we’re about to unwrap the sweet, strange, and surprisingly deep history of candy corn.