30, Dirty & Dying

Clarissa and Kourtney

Did anyone else expect to be 30, flirty, and thriving at the big 3-0? So did Clarissa and Kourtney, longtime friends and hosts of the millennial podcast tackling life, death, and just getting through each day. From our cringe early 2000s social media posts and all millennial nostalgia to current feelings on getting older and mental health struggles, we’re getting real about what it’s like on this side of 30.

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30 Dirty & Dying: The College Years!
Aug 29 2024
30 Dirty & Dying: The College Years!
On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa are reliving some of the highs and the lowest of lows from their very own college years! Best and worse classes, hang out spots, wild college parties, and the woes of being a struggling student are all up for discussion. After growing up in the millennial generation where the pressure to get a four-year degree was paramount, your cohosts get candid about what the realities of pursuing that goal really were in the 2010s, how they weathered the storms, what they miss, and what they would do differently if they had the 30-something knowledge they do now. So grab your textbooks, let's go back to college and Back in Time to 2014!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment and comedy podcast. Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about individual experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind, and should be consumed and enjoyed in context. Any views or stories expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not meant to reflect poorly on or negatively impact any other persons, businesses, companies, or entities. No content is professional, legal, psychological, medical, or other advice/fact and should not be taken as such. Much of the commentary among both hosts and any guests is meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.Note: During Back in Time, the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 list is often utilized, which means some songs discussed may not have necessarily been released in the BiT year, but was among the most popular music of that year.
Aging Millennials Try to Play Hot Ones
Aug 22 2024
Aging Millennials Try to Play Hot Ones
This week, your cohosts are grabbing hold of their favorite antacids to play a modified version of the internet sensation "Hot Ones” full of even more millennial chaos than usual. It's the show with inevitable indigestion, spicy nostalgia, and reminders of just how old Clarissa and Kourtney are feeling these days. Questions about past loves, timed challenges, and more are on the board for this week's episode -- plus a trip back to 1994 in honor of the younger of your cohosts officially reaching 30!Misophonia warning. Sounds throughout as this is a tasting/food-related game episodeDisclaimer: This is an entertainment and comedy podcast. Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about individual experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind, and should be consumed and enjoyed in context. Any views or stories expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not meant to reflect poorly on or negatively impact any other persons, businesses, companies, or entities. In addition, this episode is inspired by but not sponsored, or affiliated with First We Feast or Hot Ones. All opinions are organically expressed with no compensation. No content is professional, legal, psychological, medical, or other advice/fact and should not be taken as such. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary among both hosts and any guests is meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
Reliving Gilmore Girls!
Aug 15 2024
Reliving Gilmore Girls!
This week Clarissa and Kourtney will lead so you can follow back to Stars Hollow to relive an early 2000s staple show: Gilmore Girls! It's Clarissa's self-proclaimed favorite show, and your cohosts are diving deep into Gilmore lore. From all the romances to figuring out exactly where it all went wrong for Rory, tune into this episode for a trip down memory lane with some 30-something insights.Disclaimer: The content in this episode is transformative and largely deals with the show and fictional characters and storylines of ‘Gilmore Girls' only. It does not include any commentary on, endorsement of, or criticisms of the actors or crew, their opinions, private/professional lives, or anything similar. The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not meant to reflect poorly on or negatively impact any other persons, businesses, companies, or entities. In addition, this episode is not sponsored and all opinions are organically expressed with no compensation. No content is professional, legal, psychological, medical, or other advice/fact and should not be taken as such. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary among both hosts and any guests is meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.Note: During Back in Time, the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 list is often utilized, which means some songs discussed may not have necessarily been released in the BiT year, but was among the most popular music of that year.
Judging Books by their Covers 4: This Time It's Personal
Aug 8 2024
Judging Books by their Covers 4: This Time It's Personal
Season 6 continues with a new version of a favorite game at 30 D&D. Kourtney and Clarissa each show each other some of their recent reads, and the other has to guess what the story is about only using the cover of the book in question. And this time, Kourtney is bringing some specific books to the table as she talks about her new go-to genre in all its glory. Spice, spooks, and suspense are all in this episode -- plus a trip back to the early 90s!Content Warning: Spoilers ahead. Due to the books used for this episode, there is brief discussion about violence, murder, abuse, sexual themes, and mental health. Please be aware of triggering content before listening. This episode is not sponsored and mention of a book in podcast discussion is not and should not be considered an endorsement.Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Any information discussed is often opinion or banter and not necessarily non-biased, factual or academically sourced The views expressed are not associated with or intended to reflect poorly or otherwise on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
Aging Millennials Make Bucket Lists!
May 23 2024
Aging Millennials Make Bucket Lists!
CW: Some discussion, though often comedic, about death, dying, and illness throughout. Be advised.Cross listening to this episode off your bucket list, because Kourtney and Clarissa are back to embrace the dying part of the podcast's name. Your cohosts are talking about all the things -- from the realistic to the ridiculous -- they'd like to do before they hit the final countdown of life. Traveling, tornado hunting, Bermuda Triangle finding, hauntings, and more are topping their Bucket Lists, along with some dark humor, millennial nostalgia, and some down-to-earth views on mortality as they have some fun all while trying to remove some stigma from the conversations around life, death, and dying. Plus, a trip back to 2014 for some cringe posts and pop culture memories!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Any information discussed is not necessarily a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
Love Hurts! A Story of  90s/2000s Diet Culture Impacts
May 16 2024
Love Hurts! A Story of 90s/2000s Diet Culture Impacts
CW: Contains discussion of disordered eating, mental health, abusive relationships, and other similar subjects throughout. This week, fellow millennial and author Genalea Barker joins the show to discuss her upcoming book “Love Hurts,” and how growing up in the 90s and early 2000s inspired the story. The book follows a young girl falls into issues with disordered eating, self-esteem, and toxic relationships as she navigates through negative influences all around her. Genalea shares how coming of age in the rampant diet culture of the 90s/early 2000s inspired the book, why the subject is still relevant today, and her hopes that it helps younger generations see things like weight, food, and self-love differently. And, she joins Kourtney and Clarissa on a trip back to 05 to talk early Emo days, music, and more!Pre-Order ‘Love Hurts’Find Genalea on IGDisclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not an endorsement, nor is it professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.