Are Gummy Bears Good For Your Muscles?

About this episode

This episode explores the surprising benefits and cultural significance of gummy candies.

What can't gummy candies do? From helping kids gross out their parents (thank you gummi worms!), to helping Disney revive their animation division (Adventures of Gummy Bears was a catalyst!), to aiding senior citizens in regaining jaw strength (seriously!), these little treats have a big story to tell.      This episode originally aired on September 12, 2024. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social ! Photo by Adriana Saraceanu via Unsplash. Thanks, Adriana! Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• gummy candies
• health benefits
• animation history
• jaw strength
• cultural impact

Keywords

• gummy bears
• gummy worms
• health
• animation
• jaw strength
• candy history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartPodcasts, Kaleidoscope

Products: gummy bears, gummi worms

Books & works: Adventures of Gummy Bears

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