From sickness to sweetness: the story of Candy Land

从病痛到甜蜜:糖果国的故事

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2026-04-01

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Candy Land is iconic. The cute characters, the simple rules, it’s the perfect game for kids of all ages. But it all started as a way to cheer up children stuck in the hospital. Learn how this game was invented when a teacher needed a way to help kids recovering from Polio. Plus, Joy and co-host Ava take a Candy Land quiz with Gumpy, the gum sculpture that came to life.Click here to read a transcript of this episode. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  • Brains on Universe.

  • I drew a red card, which means I win.

  • For the love of gumdrops.

  • Hey, Joy.

  • Hey, Ava.

  • Oh, and hi, Gumpy.

  • The giant mound of used chewing gum that came to life.

  • I'm like Frosty the Snowman.

  • If he were made up of old mashed up bits of gum.

  • We're playing Candyland.

  • It's my favorite board game, even if Joy won.

  • Oh yeah, that's the colorful board game with all the candy characters.

  • As a talking pile of gum, it's my lifelong dream to be a Candyland character.

  • I thought your lifelong dream was to invent the world's first dessert version of a cheesesteak sandwich.

  • And I thought your lifelong dream was to be a game show host.

  • What can I say?

  • I'm a dreamer.

  • But I do want to be a Candyland character.

  • I even know what my space would be called on the board.

  • Do tell.