30, Dirty & Dying
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.
S7 E14 · Thu, April 24, 2025
Playing a Game of Millennial Life Chaos
Unprecedented times, recessions, Y2K, nostalgia, and so much more is in the cards this week as your cohosts play a homemade game inspired by the millennial chaos we're all facing every day. Inspired in part by the Game of Life card game, Kourtney and Clarissa put together a card game to encapsulate the aging millennial/3o, Dirty & Dying experience with all the ups, downs, and existential dread. Plus, they're taking a trip back to 2017 to reflect on some pivotal moments in their own personal games of life. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not meant to be harmful or offensive to any individuals, 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. 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. This show is not affiliated with any iteration of the Game of Life game or any of the media discussed, and any references are transformative and commentary-based in nature. 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.
S7 E13 · Thu, April 17, 2025
Reliving Our Favorite Reality Dating Shows of the 2000s
This week, Clarissa and Kourtney are remembering the early days of reality dating shows, especially the "of Love" variety on VH1. They each relived some memories from their favorites, including Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, Daisy of Love, I Love New York, and a Shot at Love, and are breaking down all the chaos. Catchphrases, characters, concerns, and more are all up for discussion -- plus a trip back to 2009! Disclaimer: The content in this episode deals with the show and reality show casts as related to the show storylines. The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, medical, psychological, or official advice or guidance under any circumstances. This show should be consumed with the above intentions in mind.
S7 E12 · Thu, April 10, 2025
30-Something Book Club!
It’s time for book club — 30, Dirty & Dying edition. The season of favorite things continues with a chat about your cohosts’ favorite pastime. Clarissa and Kourtney are sharing their most recent reads, bookish opinions, and how being 30ish affects their tastes. Plus, a trip back to 1992! 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.
S7 E11 · Thu, April 03, 2025
Building the Ultimate Millennial Soundtrack
This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are playing a game combining their two favorite sources of nostalgia: Movies and Music! Your cohosts are finding the perfect songs from all eras of the millennial experience including late 80s, 90s, Y2K, 2000s, and 2010s, and pairing them with movie scenes you know and love. Professing love with a boombox. Fight scenes. Car chases. Betrayals. Happy endings. They're finding the track to go on he millennial movie soundtrack of their dreams. Plus, a trip back to the early 90s! DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of edited clips is done for the purposes of commentary, education, and review, in line with Fair Use. None of the opinions expressed by cohosts in this episode should be taken as the opinions as any other person, business, entity, or group nor are any sentiments professional, legal, medical, or psychological advice. This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S7 E10 · Thu, March 27, 2025
Real Talk on Ticking Biological Clocks
Kourtney and Clarissa are back with a real talk where they're revisiting a conversation from back in Season One all about the pressure to have kids. This time around, they're both a little older and have some more perspective on their decisions around having kids -- including what they think a "ticking biological clock" even feels like and how it affects their choices. Plus, they're going back to 2012 for a trip Back in Time full of early Instagram days, neon green and zebra decor, and a whole lot of 2010s nostalgia! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode, while centered around mental health and relationships, is not 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.
S7 E9 · Thu, March 13, 2025
Would You Rather for 30-Somethings
From aching joints and indigestion to Neopets and MySpace days, this week Clarissa and Kourtney are playing a few rounds of "Would You Rather" fit for the 30 Dirty & Dying crowd. Your favorite sick, sad millennials are weighing their options on nostalgic choices and some hypotheticals that sound a lot different once you're past 30 than they might have in your teens and 20s. Plus, a Back in Time trip to the 80s for the elder millennials! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, 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 content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S7 E8 · Thu, March 06, 2025
Chaotic Trivia Variety Show 2
This week, Kourtney and Clarissa bring in a special guest to help them play another round of Chaotic Trivia Variety Show, featuring questions on everything from fried chicken and sports to LOTR. And, the millennial team is taking a trip back to 1994 to relive all the nostalgia and more. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, 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 content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S7 E7 · Thu, February 27, 2025
The Best of the Best: 90s/2000s Nostalgia
Your favorite millennial cohosts are back with another game in the season of fav things. This week's is somewhat inspired by the Family Feud format, and Kourtney and Clarissa are using that to guess the top spots in nostalgic categories. They're putting their knowledge to the test on boy bands, movie franchises, pop punk, 90s candies, popular millennial/zillennial names, and so much more. Plus, a trip back to 2006! 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. In addition, the gameplay is, while somewhat inspired by other games, not meant to infringe upon any existing trademarked games or other activities. Similarities are purely coincidental. 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. Any discussion about celebrities or persons of note is not meant to reflect on any ongoing allegations or profession issues of the individual(s), but rather nostalgia-centered commentary and personal view. 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.
S7 E6 · Thu, February 20, 2025
Aging Millennials Talk Dumb Ways to Die
CW: Some discussion, though often comedic, about death, dying, and accidents throughout. Be advised. Remember that show "1000 Ways to Die?" This week your cohosts are using some of the media from their youth -- like that show and Final Destination to name a couple -- to destigmatize death a bit by talking through some of those pop culture memories and what strange ways to go stuck with them over the years. Kourtney and Clarissa are reliving some of the scenes they remember most and weaving those outstanding situations into a discussion on their own sometimes irrational fears about death, ways they could see themselves landing a cinematic demise, and how their views on mortality have changed. There's some definite coping with dark humor in this one, and the content is by no means making fun of any one who had experiences like the ones discussed. Instead, your hosts relating back to themselves and trying to find connections to their own fears, hindsight, and weaknesses that come with aging. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not meant to be harmful or offensive to any individuals, 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. 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. This show is not affiliated with the Dumb Ways to Die game or any of the media discussed, and any references are transformative and commentary-based in nature. 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.
S7 E5 · Thu, February 13, 2025
Millennial Music Trivia: Lyrical Palooza
This week, Clarissa and Kourtney are playing fan-favorite game Millennial Music Trivia, but with their favorite spin -- and it's all about the lyrics. Your hosts are taking turns quizzing each other on 90s and 2000s song lyrics without the music to try and figure out the artist, title, and the rest of the words. From Eminem to Celine Dion, it's time to grab some favorite nostalgic playlist tracks and test some millennial memories. Plus a trip back to 2007! DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of edited clips is done for the purposes of commentary, education, and review, in line with Fair Use. None of the opinions expressed by cohosts in this episode should be taken as the opinions as any other person, business, entity, or group nor are any sentiments professional, legal, medical, or psychological advice. This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S7 E4 · Thu, February 06, 2025
Real Talk: When Changing Mental Health Meets Your Love Life
This week it's time for the first real talk of the season, and your cohosts are discussing two of the subjects closest to their hearts that they enjoy exploring most: Mental Health and Relationships. Your favorite sick, sad millennials are doing a deep dive into their own experiences with how one's changing mental health can affect romance. As two millennials with mental illnesses and histories who are navigating long-term relationships, they’ve found that the ebbs and flows of mental health issues, love, life stressors, and more often intersect -- especially reaching the 30ish age range. That, and trip back to a mentally trying year for all of us, is on the episode today! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode, while centered around mental health and relationships, is not 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.
S7 E3 · Thu, January 30, 2025
Reliving The Parent Trap!
This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are spelling out L-O-V-E as they relive the 1998 version of "The Parent Trap." From a young Lindsay Lohan to a wild custody arrangement, your cohosts rewatched this classic as 30-somethings to break down the good, the bad, and the nostalgic. Is it an adorable love story, or is it co-parenting gone horribly wrong? They're breaking it down, and taking a trip back to the birth year of the movie's star and the wedding year of the trapped parents-- 1986! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not affiliated with the film discussed or any of the cast or crew involved, Any commentary in his episode revolves heavily around the fictional characters and does not include any commentary on, endorsement of, or criticisms of the actors or crew, their opinions, controversies, private/professional lives, or anything similar. Nothing said in this podcast should be taken as professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind under any circumstances. Any information discussed is often opinion or banter and not necessarily a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not intended to be conflated with those of anyone but the hosts, nor are they meant 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.
S7 E2 · Thu, January 23, 2025
30-Somethings Play List-O-Mania!
Your hosts are making some lists and things are getting chaotic from there! This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are playing a millennial chaos style game they're calling list-o-mania, where they each tell each other the items on random lists and guess the category. From favorite tv quotes to flashbacks to math class, the season of favorite things rages on with a silly game that is helping your cohosts, and hopefully you too, take a breath and find some joy. Plus, a nostalgic trip Back in Time to the late 90s! 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. In addition, the gameplay is, while somewhat inspired by other games, not meant to infringe upon any existing trademarked board games or other activities. Similarities are purely coincidental. 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. Any discussion about celebrities or persons of note is not meant to reflect on any ongoing allegations or profession issues of the individual(s), but rather nostalgia-centered commentary and personal view. 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.
S7 E1 · Thu, January 16, 2025
More Millennial Conspiracy Theories
Season 7 is here and your fav sick, sad millennials are dubbing it the season of embracing their favorite things -- including a part two to one of our favorite throwbacks from Season 1. As children of the early internet, we're no strangers to conspiracy theory rabbit holes and for this episode we dove back in to talk about some of the lighter ones we find most interesting. Now don't worry -- this is still a humorous, light-hearted millennial chaos podcast and we're still just here to have fun! We're not saying we believe any of these theories (peep the disclaimer for more on that). We're here for a good time -- Pop culture, cryptids, vampires, historical happenings, and more that aren't super serious or controversial but fun deep dives into internet-born conspiracy theories are all over this episode. Plus, a trip back to 2003! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, memories, 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. The "conspiracy theories" have not been formulated by anyone associated with this podcast -- rather already available information or "evidence" is the work of others and is being presented with opinion and commentary, making it transformative. Any information discussed is often opinion or banter and not necessarily a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not intended to represent or 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. Despite the topics of discussion, neither host is alleging to believe that any theory is true, or that any alternative explanations are false. This is simply for fun conversation. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature.
S6 E20 · Thu, December 12, 2024
A Seasonal Season Finale: Holiday Dessert Showdown!
It's the Season 6 finale and the 2024 holiday episode your favorite millennial podcast, and your cohosts are taking it to the dessert tray for one more bracket-style competition. This has been the season of brackets, so Clarissa and Kourtney are ending a great feast of episodes with something sweet. They're putting your favorite holiday desserts head-to-head to find out what's the best -- at least in their humble opinions. Gingerbread, cheesecake, fruitcake, pumpkin pie, and more are on the bracket this time as your favorite sick, sad millennials close out Season 6 all while reliving some nostalgic holiday memories. And, since they won't see you for New Year's, Back in Time serves as a 2024 Year in Review where Clarissa and Kourtney unpack what happened in their own lives and what pop culture moments, movies, and shows made their mark. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! MORE EPISODES COMING IN 2025! 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. 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. Any discussion about celebrities or persons of note is not meant to reflect on any ongoing allegations or profession issues of the individual(s), but rather nostalgia-centered commentary and personal view. 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.
S6 E19 · Thu, December 05, 2024
30-Somethings Ask: What Could Have Been?
Kourtney and Clarissa are back for another episode of your favorite millennial podcast, and this week they are taking a walk down memory lane with some "what-if's" in mind. Everyone has those moments where they wonder what could have been? What if you took that other job? What if you didn't meet your spouse? What if you didn't cancel that third date? This week, your cohosts are asking themselves questions just like that and more to try and think about what their lives might be had they made a few other choices. Some good, some bad, and some just plain different, this week is all about being your own ghost of Christmas past. Plus, a trip back to the late 90s! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and 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. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective. No content in this episode is medical, professional, psychological, legal, or otherwise expert advise and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Much of the content of this episode and podcast as a whole is meant to be personal, reflective, comedic, and sardonic, and should be consumed with these themes in mind.
S6 E18 · Thu, November 28, 2024
Real Talk: Going No Contact
This week as many folks are gathering around the Thanksgiving table, Clarissa and Kourtney are sitting down for a real talk episode all about what happens when the table starts to look a little different. Going no contact has become more talked about in society, and is a tough decision to make with family, friends, and other loved ones. The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those who have gone no contact or become estranged, so your favorite sick, sad millennials are unpacking the tough issue, sharing their experiences, and pointing to some psychology and motivational content on the matter to delve into all the moving parts. Plus, the usual trip Back in Time to the 2010s. CW: Discussion throughout of family dysfunction, bullying, harassment, abuse, alcohol addiction, and other similar difficult subjects. Please listen with care. 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. 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.
S6 E17 · Thu, November 21, 2024
Hear Us Out: Fictional Characters We're Attracted To
From cartoon villains and candles to obscure movie characters, Kourtney and Clarissa are taking on the "Hear Me Out Cake" concept to discuss the fictional characters who have struck their fancy over the years. Some are conventionally attraction while others are, a stretch of the imagination. But your cohosts are breaking it all down after a trip Back in Time to 1995. 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 a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not intended to be conflated with those of anyone but the hosts, nor are they meant 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.
S6 E16 · Thu, November 14, 2024
Playing Millennial Pop Culture Guess Who!
Were you ever a guest star on Gilmore Girls? Were you an early 2000s heartthrob? Are you a singer in a band? Were you a genie in a bottle? These are just a few of the questions Kourtney and Clarissa are throwing back and forth this week as the play a rapid-fire, homemade, and millennial-fied adaptation of the Guess Who game. With a particular focus on the early and mid 2000s, pop culture figures, actors, singers, rappers, and even a few iconic fictional characters are on the board for your cohosts to narrow down in as few questions as possible. Plus, take a trip Back in Time to 2002 for top songs, nostalgic memories, and more! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, memories, 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 a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not intended to represent or 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. In addition, there is no affiliation with any celebrities named or the Hasbro board game "Guess Who." Please enjoy in context.
S6 E15 · Thu, November 07, 2024
Answering Even More 'Am I the A-Hole?'
On this episode, your favorite sick, sad millennials are trying to distract themselves from crushing existential dread with a quick trip to the internet for a podcast favorite -- AITA! Your cohosts are diving into the infamous subreddit to give their thoughts on infidelity, family wedding drama, monogamy, and literally some spilled milk. Plus they're taking a super nostalgic ride Back in Time to 1990 to talk movies, TV, tornadoes, and some chart-topping songs. CW: Due to the content in some Reddit entries, this episode contains brief conversation of adult sexuality themes and infidelity. Disclaimer: Reddit entries drawn from public posts on site, and have been edited for time/content in this podcast. We claim no ownership of these entities and do not endorse any of the sentiments expressed. 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. 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. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use, and we have not been compensated by any parties for this episode. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context. Note: This episode was recorded prior to the 2024 U.S. Elections.
S6 E14 · Thu, October 31, 2024
Reliving Trick 'r Treat!
It's the final Spooky Season episode for October '24, and Kourtney and Clarissa are getting in the holiday spirit with 2007's cult classic "Trick 'r Treat.” It's a movie all about how to survive a scary Halloween night, and for that they needed an expert -- Mike the Angry Clown! Kourtney's husband rejoins 30 D&D for this episode reliving one of his self-proclaimed favorite Halloween movies and talking through all things spooky including his yearly Haunted Manor. Plus, the gang takes a trip back to 2008 for nostalgic music, movies, and millennial moments! DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any films, production personnel, actors, or others discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of this movie and all information is shared for commentary purposes and falls in line with Fair Use. None of the opinions expressed by cohosts in this episode should be taken as the opinions as any other person, business, entity, or group nor are any sentiments professional, legal, medical, or psychological advice. This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context.
S6 E13 · Thu, October 24, 2024
The Creep Show: Talking Through Things that Make our Skin Crawl
Being lost at sea. Sleep paralysis. Porcelain dolls. Birds. This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are continuing their Spooky Season episodes with a show dedicated to all the things that make their skin crawl and their spines shiver. Being creeped out is a bit different than being outright afraid, and your favorite flailing millennials are breaking it all down, discussing popular creepy phenomenon, confessing their own creeps, and turning to the internet for more. Plus, they take a trip Back in Time to 2010 to relive fashion moments, ask themselves why they posted boring and cringey FB updates, and reminisce about some unhinged reality TV moments. 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 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.
S6 E12 · Thu, October 17, 2024
Drafting Our Favorite Scary Movies!
Let's play Fright Ball! That's what Kourtney and Clarissa are calling this spooky, chaotic draft-style game continuing their block of October episodes. Your millennial cohosts are going through a list of categories -- vampire movies, slashers, found footage, DCOMs, and more -- and picking their favorites draft style. From 90s and early 2000s favorites to black-and-white classics, this one is going all over the horror, Halloween, and otherwise spooky genres. Plus, a trip back to the 90s! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, 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 content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S6 E11 · Thu, October 10, 2024
Spooky Season Chaos Trivia!
This week, Kourtney and Clarissa continue their spooky season celebrations with some chaos trivia filled with ghouls, ghosts, scary movies, and more! A favorite format, your cohosts take turns posing trivia questions to each other with plenty of tricks, treats, and good old fashioned nostalgia in the mix. Plus, they take a trip Back in Time to 2005 to talk crushes, favorite books, movie theater memories, and all the songs they had on their iPod shuffles. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, 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 content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S6 E10 · Thu, October 03, 2024
Reliving Our Favorite 90s/2000s Halloween Specials
It's officially spooky season and you can call Kourtney and Clarissa the ghosts of millennials past this October! All month long, your favorite sick, sad millennials are getting into the ghoulish spirit, starting with a super nostalgic trip down memory lane talk about some favorite Halloween special episodes that aired in the 90s and 2000s. Even Stevens, Lizzie McGuire, Friends, Psych, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are just a few of the spooky specials your cohosts are revisiting on this episode, plus a trip back to 2001! Disclaimer: The content in this episode deals with the show and fictional characters and storylines of the mentioned shows. It does not include any commentary on, endorsement of, or criticisms of the actors or crew, their opinions, controversies, private/professional lives, or anything similar. The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S6 E9 · Thu, September 26, 2024
Aging Millennials Play This or That!
NSYNC or BSB? Christina or Britney? Juicy Juice or Capri Sun? This week, Clarissa and Kourtney are answering a whole bunch of binary questions -- deciding if they can deal with this or they can deal with that! From millennial pop culture to nonsensical pairings, your cohosts are playing a chaotic game to share their favorite things, bask in nostalgia, and gear up for impending Spooky Season episodes! Listen now for all the millennial chaos and for a trip back to the early 2000s! 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 a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not 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.
S6 E8 · Thu, September 19, 2024
Disney vs. Nickelodeon Cartoon Bracket!
The continuation of the 30 D&D season premiere is finally here! Back in episode 1 of this season, Kourtney and Clarissa promised to use their fav bracket format to decide the best Disney and Nick cartoons from the 90s and early 2000s era and then let them go head-to-head. That day has arrived with this episode of your favorite millennial podcast. Your cohosts are reliving classics like As Told By Ginger, SpongeBob SquarePants, Kim Possible, Rugrats, The Proud Family, and so many more to see how they stack up against each other. Will Disney Channel take another victory like in the live-action bracket episode? There's only one way to find out -- hit play on this showdown and trip Back in Time to 1991! Disclaimer: The content in this episode deals with the show and fictional characters and storylines of the mentioned shows. It does not include any commentary on, endorsement of, or criticisms of the actors or crew, their opinions, controversies, private/professional lives, or anything similar. The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind. =
S6 E7 · Thu, September 12, 2024
Real Talk: How Aging has Changed our Outlook on Health, Mortality
This week it's time for another real talk, and Kourtney and Clarissa are discussing mortality and health anxieties and acceptance that comes with getting to the 30-something stage and beyond. They're putting the sick and sad in "sick, sad millennial" this episode, getting real about how their own health issues and outlooks have evolved, and about watching loved ones experience age and illness. Grief, loss, preventative care, and so much more are up for the 30 D&D treatment this week, plus a trip back to 2009 to remember pop culture moments, meme-making, and social media cringe that definitely won't make it into any obituaries. CW: This episode contains discussion throughout of death, grief, medical conditions, medical care and symptoms, and other topics related to the end of life. 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. 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.
S6 E6 · Thu, September 05, 2024
How Stereotypically Millennial Are We?
From avocado toast and millennial gray to real estate woes and nostalgia obsessions, Kourtney and Clarissa are putting their niche of being a "millennial podcast" to the test this week. They've gathered some millennial stereotypes from social media, pop culture, and internet think pieces to see if they actually apply at least to these two sick, sad millennials and to discuss what it all means. Not everything is always what it seems on the internet. Generational divides, commonalities, humor, and a slice of nuance and real talk are all on the table this week, plus a trip way Back in Time for the elder millennials! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment. comedy 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. Much is anecdotal. 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.
S6 E5 · Thu, August 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.
S6 E4 · Thu, August 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 episode 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. 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.
S6 E3 · Thu, August 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.
S6 E2 · Thu, August 08, 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.
S6 E1 · Thu, August 01, 2024
Disney vs. Nickelodeon Live-Action Bracket
Your favorite sick, sad millennials are back for Season 6 and they're kicking off the newest leg of their 30 journey with some good old fashioned nostalgia. Kourtney and Clarissa are revisiting shows from two major youth-oriented networks of the day -- Nick and Disney -- and putting each channel's best non-animated shows to the test in a bracket-style competition that will decide who did it best — from Are You Afraid of the Dark to Hannah Montana and a whole lot in between. Plus, a trip back to the eve of the millennium: 1999! Disclaimer: The content in this episode deals with the show and fictional characters and storylines of the mentioned shows. It does not include any commentary on, endorsement of, or criticisms of the actors or crew, their opinions, controversies, private/professional lives, or anything similar. The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S5 E20 · Thu, June 20, 2024
Millennials Resurrect FB Notes with 100 Truths
It's time for the 100th episode of 30 D&D, and your favorite sick, sad millennials are celebrating with what was once a staple on the early days of social media -- Facebook notes! In their travels Back in Time this season, your cohosts discovered a note from the early 2010s on FB that went unanswered, so they are answering it in real time for the S5 finale episode! A millennial teen tradition goes 30-something with truths about love, hobbies, habits, and more. Plus they're going back to 2012 as they round out the fifth season of the podcast for millennials by millennials. Misophonia warning, after ending credits. Please be advised 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 a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not 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.
S5 E19 · Thu, June 13, 2024
Trying to Read Each Other's Minds!
On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa are testing their psychic connect and seeing if sick, sad millennial minds really do think alike. In categories from popular 90s movies to types of cheese, the longtime friends and cohosts are seeing if they can guess what the other will say -- think Tengo Duo but millennial-fied and homemade. Plus they're heading Back in Time to 1995! 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 a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not 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.
S5 E18 · Thu, May 30, 2024
Work/Life Balance for Millennials!
From burnout and quiet vacationing to side hustles and firing anxiety, there's a lot impeding the idea of "work/life balance" harmony for millennials and friends. That's why your cohosts this week decided to invite the Chief Meme Officer and HR Bestie herself, Jamie Jackson, back onto the pod to unpack it all. Jamie is weighing in with her extensive HR experience (including the HR Besties Podcast) and her perspective as a corporate millennial on social media to give some insight and answer questions about the workplace, HR woes, generational differences, and the entire concept of work/life balance. Plus, she's putting her @Millennial_Misery hat on for a trip Back in Time to 2010 to share some millennial-coded break-up posts and pop culture memories! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion of hosts and/or guests respectively. 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 should not be reflection 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.
S5 E17 · Thu, 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.
S5 E16 · Thu, 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 IG Disclaimer: 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.
S5 E15 · Thu, May 09, 2024
Reliving Boy Meets World!
It's time to dust off that Feeny call and wander down this road we call life, because this week Kourtney and Clarissa are reliving "Boy Meets World." A top show for both cohosts, they're talking favorite episodes, characters, how watching hits differently as an adult, and so much more. Are Cory and Topanga really true love goals? Is Cory the villain? What ever happened to that pudding trunk? Your sick, sad millennial cohosts will be your guide on this journey back to the 90s staple show! Disclaimer: The content in this episode deals with the show and fictional characters and storylines of 'Boy Meets World' 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 met 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. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S5 E14 · Thu, May 02, 2024
Real Talk: Millennials on Hometowns, Settling Down
Remember when your future plans were basically the lyrics to an early 2000s pop punk song -- all about getting out of this town and running forever? As your cohosts are getting older, things have changed including lifestyles and perspectives of life in and around hometowns. Whether you left your hometown for good, left and came back, or never ventured away, life in and around your 30s probably looks different than it did when you made some of those decisions. Kourtney and Clarissa are breaking down their journeys, how things have changed, and what relationships they currently have with their hometown and the idea of settling down. Plus a trip Back in Time to the late 90s! = = 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 or insight 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.
S5 E13 · Thu, April 25, 2024
The Tortured Millennial Poets Society
Oh Millennials! Our Millennials! In honor of Taylor Swift's recent "The Tortured Poets Department" album release, Kourtney and Clarissa are celebrating the lyrical talent of songstresses from all corners of the millennial music experience. In a new twist on the Millennial Music Trivia format, your cohosts ask one another: Poetry or Song Lyric, seeing just how poetic some of our favorite millennial music ladies -- including Taylor Swift herself -- are in comparison to classic poetry and literature. Plus, a trip back to 2006 to relive pop culture, album releases, and more! DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of edited clips is done for the purposes of commentary, education, and review, in line with Fair Use. None of the opinions expressed by cohosts in this episode should be taken as the opinions as any other person, business, entity, or group nor are any sentiments professional, legal, medical, or psychological advice. This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S5 E12 · Thu, April 18, 2024
Real Talk: Marriage and the Millennial
Here comes the newest episode of the podcast for millennials by millennials, right down the aisle to you! This week, Kourtney and Clarissa come together for a trip back to 2007 and then one of their real talk episodes all about love, marriage, long-term commitment, expectations about when and how to start a family, and how the status quo when it comes to love and marriage has changed in their millennial lifetimes. One host is decidedly married, the other decidedly not and they're discussing what led them to those decisions — not to pass judgment on anyone else’s lifestyle — but to break down what has impacted their views on marriage as millennial women. Then they put their podcast cohost/best friend union to the test with a spousal compatibility quiz. 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 source. 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.
S5 E11 · Thu, April 11, 2024
Reliving Legally Blonde!
Pack your bags and join your favorite sick, sad millennials on a trip to Harvard Law School with the one and only Elle Woods as they relive the 2001 classic "Legally Blonde." Favorite characters, kickass feminism, iconic quotes, and so much more are up for discussion as Kourtney and Clarissa bend and snap back to the early 2000s for this film and more pop culture revisiting during Back in Time! Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S5 E10 · Thu, April 04, 2024
Answering More 'Am I the A-Hole?'
Your favorite sick, sad millennials are headed back to the land of Reddit for a part 2 the 30 D&D Gang asked for - and now here it is! Kourtney and Clarissa are headed back to the podcast staple, AITA, to weigh in on who's in the wrong, the right, and the middle of these internet squabbles. Wedding attire, body image, kidney pals, and a whole lot more gets unpacked by your cohosts. Plus, a trip back to the early 90s! Disclaimer: Reddit entries drawn from public posts on site, and have been edited for time/content in this podcast. We claim no ownership of these entities and do not endorse any of the sentiments expressed. 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. 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. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use, and we have not been compensated by any parties for this episode. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S5 E9 · Thu, March 28, 2024
Playing (Not Just Millennial) Playlist Roulette!
Press play on this millennial chaos episode! A bit of a departure for 30 D&D, your cohosts are diving into their own playlists and sharing some of their favorite songs no matter how much they clash. It started out as trivia but became a jam session and playlist roulette with everything from Soggy Bottom Boys and German rock to 80s hidden gems to covers galore. Kourtney and Clarissa are exposing all their chaotic musical tastes and showcasing deep cuts from their playlists — and not Just the ones you’ve heard on millennial music trivia! Plus a trip back to 09! DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of edited clips is done for the purposes of commentary, education, and review, in line with Fair Use.This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S5 E8 · Thu, March 21, 2024
Tales from the Movie Theater 2
Tales from the Movie Theater The Sequel, 2 Fast 2 Furious Back in Season 1, your cohosts relived their origin story working together in a small town movie theater. And on today’s episode they’re bringing the Part 2 of that “Tales from the Movie Theater” saga. Customer stories, crushes and romance, funny coworkers, and more — plus some highlights you may have heard on part one — are all coming your way on this episode. Plus a trip back to 2013! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and is not meant to negatively impact any person, business, or institutions, nor should it be taken as professional advice or official accounts under any circumstances. Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are speaking about our experiences and personal perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind.
Thu, March 21, 2024
Tales from the Movie Theater: The Sequel
Welcome to Tales from the Movie Theater 2 Fast 2 Furious
S5 E7 · Thu, March 14, 2024
Millennials Explore Reddit’s “Get Off My Chest”
On this episode, your cohosts venture to Reddit for a 21st Century podcast staple. Kourtney and Clarissa read Get Off My Chest stories and give their thoughts on everything from bad relationships, social media addictions, weather preferences, and common courtesy. And a trip Back in Time to some early days of Facebook and parsing through the cohosts’ answers to a “note” from 2010. CW: Some mature content and language. Be advised Disclaimer: Reddit entries drawn from public posts on site, and have been edited for time/content in this podcast. We claim no ownership of these entities and do not endorse any of the sentiments expressed. 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. 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. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use, and we have not been compensated by any parties for this episode. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S5 E6 · Thu, March 07, 2024
Real Talk on Aging & The Pressure to Look and Feel Young
We're aging millennials. Maybe we're sprouting a few gray hairs. Maybe we're noticing lines on our faces that weren't there before. Maybe we've gained weight. Maybe we've lost some spring in our steps. Maybe we're feeling all of the above and more. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa are getting real about physical signs of aging they've experienced, how they feel about them, and the societal pressures that come with being aging women. Plus, a trip back to the early 2000s for some top tier teen dramas, reality tv chaos, and more. 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. 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.
S5 E5 · Thu, February 29, 2024
Kourtney Khaos Trivia
Another long-discussed episode becomes a reality this week as Kourtney takes on solo, chaotic trivia on everything from Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" to zoology and beyond. One cohost quizzes the other on general trivia topics -- multiple choice and verbal essay questions -- to see if Kourtney's self-described empty noodle is up to the challenge. Plus a journey back to 2004 to observe the two-decade mark. 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. 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. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S5 E4 · Thu, February 22, 2024
30-Something Slumber Party! Talking Sleep, What Keeps Us Up at Night
This week it's another 30 D&D after dark episode and your cohosts are talking through the struggle to sleep as they've gotten older. Sleep disorders, nightmares, spooky experiences, chronic illness, sleeping with a partner, and more have kept your favorite sick, sad millennials tossing and turning at night and they're chatting about it all. They're not giving advice or offering sleepy solutions, just commiserating with an insomnia jam session and coping with stories, dark humor, real talk, and everything else you know and love. Plus, a trip way back on the millennial timeline! Listen now! 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. 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.
S5 E3 · Thu, February 15, 2024
Aging Millennials Throw Red, Green & Beige Flags!
Flag on the play ... of relationships. This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are revisiting all the life and love lessons they've learned on this journey into their 30s to pluck out the red, green, and beige flags gathered along the way. Your favorite millennials are unpacking the good, bad, and eh from their past relationships and life in general to fit the recent trend of identifying "flags." And then things get personal as your cohosts put their decade-ish long friendship to the test and name each others' red, green, and beige flags. Listen to this week's episode and a trip back to 2008! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and is not meant to negatively impact any person, business, or institutions, nor should it be taken as professional advice or official accounts under any circumstances. Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are speaking about our experiences and personal perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind.
S5 E2 · Thu, February 08, 2024
Millennials Try Song Lyric Association!
It's time for millennial chaos in the form of a few musical numbers from your favorite sick, sad millennials. Clarissa and Kourtney play a musical game of word association, singing the first lyrics that come to mind with random words. Millennial era jams, classic rock, hymns, Nintendo love songs, and general chaos are all on the playlist for today's episode. And it's Back in Time to 1999! DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of clips is down for the purposes of commentary and review, in line with Fair Use.This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S5 E1 · Thu, February 01, 2024
The Glows and Woes of Adulthood!
Welcome to Season 5 of the podcast for millennials by millennials! Kourtney and Clarissa are back to talk their way through the good, the bad, and the in-between of life in their late 20s and 30s. Being in their grown-up era comes with its share of "glows" like independence, times spent our way, cats, and lots of opportunities. And, of course, it comes with "woes" like financial strain, never-ending responsibilities, inflation, existential dread, and more. Your cohosts are breaking it all down on this real talk/dark humor coping session, plus talking new developments in their mental health and taking a trip back to 1987! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional 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. Cw: Misophonia warning, after closing credits
S4 E20 · Thu, January 11, 2024
Millennials Relive 8 Mile!
Palms are sweaty, knees weak arms are heavy, Season 4 of 30, Dirty & Dying is over already ... On this Season 4 Finale, Clarissa and Kourtney are looking back at Eminem's "8 Mile" and talking favorite moments, best and worst characters, memorable Eminem music and moments, and more! From mom's spaghetti to that final rap battle, your favorite millennials are reliving 8 Mile from start to finish. Plus, a chat about the realities of girlhood in the early 2000s and trip Back in Time to the more recent past to revisit the origins of the podcast! Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E19 · Thu, January 04, 2024
Real Talk: Becoming Caregivers to Your Parents
On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa are sitting down with friend of the show Taylor for a real talk about a harsh reality in the circle of life: Becoming caretakers to our parents. As we're getting older, it's a reality many of us are beginning to grapple with whether it’s planning ahead or facing it head on. From financials and planning for medical care and funerals to laughing through the pain and anticipatory grief, we're unpacking some of what comes with this stage of life and the parent-child relationship. It's a heavy topic, but it's something most people face and your cohosts and friends are navigating it as best they can (with some dark humor as needed) so you can too. CW: This episode contains discussion throughout of death, grief, medical conditions and symptoms, human remains, and other topics related to medical caretaking and to the end of life. 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. 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.
S4 E18 · Thu, December 28, 2023
Aging Millennials Play 'What Would You Do If ...'
In a world of fresh starts and New Year's resolutions, the cohosts of 30 D&D are taking a different path -- the same path. Kourtney and Clarissa stay true to their sick, sad millennial selves during a game of 'What Would You Do If..." where they pose some hypotheticals to each other and go down whatever chaotic road their answers lead. And of course a trip Back in Time to 2006! Disclaimer: This is a comedy/entertainment podcast and views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met to be taken as professional advice or 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 or endorsements. This podcast and much of its commentary is meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E17 · Thu, December 21, 2023
Chaotic Christmas Trivia!
The holiday episode of 30, Dirty & Dying is jingling all the way and bringing lots of presents: 90s and early 2000s Christmas movie nostalgia, fun facts about Christmas and Hanukkah, holiday songs gone wild, and more! Kourtney and Clarissa are hopping in a sleigh to bring you a festive edition of their chaotic trivia variety show format, plus a trip back to 1996! - Disclaimer: The views and comments expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met to reflect poorly on, offend, 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E16 · Thu, December 14, 2023
Guess that Disease!
Welcome to the worst episode of Grey's Anatomy you can imagine. This week, Clarissa and Kourtney are leaning into the sick side of "sick, sad millennials" and trying their hands at some medical condition knowledge. Your hosts take turns naming some not-so-common diseases, disorders, and other maladies so the other can guess what the condition actually is. This episode is by no means making fun of any medical conditions, just how little your cohosts know about them and how horribly their attempts at guessing and pronunciation can be. Plus, some holiday chit-chat and a trip back to 1989! CW: Discussion of medical procedures, mental health, bodily function, pain, medical care, and symptoms are present in this episode. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical advice and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Pronunciation of medical terms may be incorrect. Source material includes CDC, Rare Diseases dot Org, Healthline, WebMD, and others online. This episode is not meant to make fun of any disease, disorder, or medical condition of any kind or those afflicted by said conditions and no offense is meant at all. It is simply a guessing format episode where hosts attempt to learn more about certain medical maladies, and have some comedic moments at their own lack of knowledge. This is an entertainment podcast that is often comedic in nature, and should be consumed with that thematic element in mind. 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.
S4 E15 · Thu, December 07, 2023
Millennials and Gen Z Talk Motherhood, Life Online
On this episode, your resident millennials welcome a member of Gen Z into their midst for a deep dive on motherhood, social media, and what it's like taking it all on in these unprecedented times. Ali, known on TikTok as @athomewithali, describes herself as a toddler mom, minimalist-ish, and a homemaker who is sharing her life and parenthood journey on the internet. Millennials and Gen Z are sharing a lot of experiences from the pressure to have and raise kids to the ups and downs of finding community on the internet. We're talking womanhood, crazy comments, car washes, and more on this episode, plus taking a trip to the late 90s! Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and guests and are not met to reflect poorly on or negatively impact any other persons, businesses, companies, or entities. No comments should be taken as allegations, professional advice, or concrete fact, they are merely perspective and commentary for entertainment purposes. In addition, this episode is not sponsored and all opinions are organically expressed with no compensation or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E14 · Thu, November 30, 2023
Reliving Lizzie McGuire!
If you believe we've got a picture-perfect plan, this must be your first episode of 30 D&D! Cohosts Kourtney and Clarissa come together to relive a favorite from Disney Channel's "Golden Age" in the early 2000s -- Lizzie McGuire! From butterfly clips and y2k fashion moments to life lessons and how the storylines stack up to other millennial era favorites, your cohosts are talking all things Lizzie! Plus, a trip back to 2001! Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E13 · Thu, November 16, 2023
Call Us Truthers! Millennials Play Truth No Dare
It's time to bust out a slumber party favorite ... but dial it back a bit since we're hitting our 30s and this is only a podcast after all. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa decided to have a little fun and play a game of Truth or Dare -- but without the dare. Join your cohosts for some walks and runs down memory lane, some wild college night memories, bad relationships, and more. Plus a trip back to the 90s! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and 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. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S4 E12 · Thu, November 09, 2023
30, Dirty & Dying: What We Really Mean
Kourtney and Clarissa are revisiting their origin story when it comes to the podcast and comin together for a real talk about the inspiration for the name and themes you hear every week. From burn out, existential dread, and millennial money woes to the juxtapositions between millennials and the generations that came before and after -- your cohosts are breaking down what being 30, Dirty & Dying means to them and talking through some common misconceptions about the millennial experience as a whole. Plus a trip back to the 2010s for cringe social media posts and memories from younger years!
S4 E11 · Thu, November 02, 2023
Young Love Tropes and the 30-Something
On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa are looking as some well-known and beloved YA and young love romance tropes from books, movies, and more to see how they stack up to the realities of getting older, real-life relationship experiences, and the cynicism that comes with years and being scorned at least once or twice. We love reading them in books and seeing them on screen, but sometimes enemies-to-lovers and secret relationships don't end up so sweet in the cold light of day or past age 25. Plus, a trip back to 2008 for some classic examples. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and is not meant to negatively impact any person, business, or institutions. Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are speaking about our experiences and personal perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. In addition, the opinions shared in this podcast are not criticism of any writers, the Young Adult or romance media grade and genre, or any works falling under those classifications.
S4 E10 · Thu, October 26, 2023
Millennials Relive 'Ghost Ship'
Drop an anchor and join your favorite sick, sad millennials for a reliving of an early 2000s horror film set on the seven seas. 'Ghost Ship' came out in 2002 and has been a favorite for Kourtney, but unfamiliar waters for Clarissa. So they watched it this decade and decided to bring it to the podcast to round out October and the 30 D&D Spooky Season block of episodes. Get on board for a trip Back in Time to 2002, some banter between your cohosts, and all their thoughts on a spooky ship and we don't mean Titanic. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E9 · Thu, October 19, 2023
Paws & Paths: Black Cat Lore!
Spooky Season continues and this week, get ready for some black cats to cross your path! Clarissa and Kourtney are leaning into their millennial cat mom identities to explore the lucky and unlucky lore around black cats as October haunts on. Folklore from around the globe, cat-tastic connections to the supernatural, and some reminders of your favorite pop culture black cats make paw prints all over this episode -- as well as some talk about the podcats you know and love. Plus, a trip Back in Time to 1985! - Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast. Hosts of this show are not presenting these stories or legends as facts and are not meant to cause any harm, perpetuate negativity against, or offend any parties, institutions, businesses, or individuals. Hosts are discussing publicly available information in a transformative fashion and offering entertainment and comedic commentary. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, sometimes comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S4 E8 · Thu, October 12, 2023
Ghosts of Nostalgia Past: Millennials Talk Spooky Stories!
Spooky Season haunts on, and Kourtney and Clarissa are talking all things ghosts and ghouls this week on 30, Dirty & Dying's October extravaganza. Get ready for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, theories about ghosts, and your cohosts' own ghost stories and spooky experiences! This episode is perfect for getting in the Halloween spirit. Plus a trip Back in Time to 1991! Haunt us, Daddy!
S4 E7 · Thu, October 05, 2023
Halloween Candy Tournament!
It's Spooky Season witches! Kourtney and Clarissa ring in October with a Halloween candy countdown! Nostalgia meets sour and sweet opinions as your favorite sick sad millennials work their way through a bracket of Halloween candy to decide the best of the best - and it brings a plot twist no one expected! Plus a trip Back in Time to 2009 where we relive fashion trends of the early 2000s and more! Misophonia Warning: Chewing sounds and wrapper noises throughout. Be advised. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E6 · Thu, September 28, 2023
Al-Anon Vibes: Real Talk on Growing Up Around Addiction
On this real talk, Kourtney and Clarissa are discussing how growing up around addiction impacted their youth, early 20s, and now 30s. What they learned, how it shaped their views, and what life is like now as grown children of alcoholics. It’s a heavy episode, but it’s one step in ridding some stigma and shame that comes with the experience. If you or someone you know is dealing with substance abuse issues, help is available. SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical advice 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, expert opinion, or allegation of any kind. In addition, this is from the perspective of growing up with addiction in the home and how it’s affected life, mental health, and other issues. This is not from the perspective of someone struggling with addiction and shouldn’t be taken as such. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, sometimes comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S4 E5 · Thu, September 21, 2023
Judging Books By Their Covers: The Trilogy!
We all do it: Judging books by their covers. And your favorite flailing millennials are back to do it so you don't have to. On this iteration of the favorite from past seasons, Kourtney and Clarissa both bring some books to the table and take turns coming up with storylines, characters, and vibes all from what's on the cover. There's drama, intrigue, spooks, SPOILERS, and bees all on this episode of 30, Dirty & Dying! 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.
S4 E4 · Thu, September 14, 2023
Learning our Love Languages!
This week 30, Dirty & Dying is all about love! Clarissa and Kourtney take their Love Language test for the first time this decade and learn how their taste for affection has changed after mistakes of their lovesick past, getting older, and being in long-term relationships. Intimacy, household responsibilities, and more can make a difference in a relationship and your favorite flailing millennials are figuring it out -- and taking a trip back to 1992!
S4 E3 · Thu, September 07, 2023
Mystery Ranking Our Favorite Things!
On this episode, Clarissa and Kourtney embrace millennial chaos and play a game inspired by other podcasts and TikToks all over the internet: mystery rankings. Favorite 90s/early 2000s Disney shows, Spongebob moments, music, drinks, holidays, and more are all up for debate as your cohosts pick their top 5's of multiple categories without knowing what is coming next. Plus, a trip Back in Time to 2005 as Kourtney breaks down her recent concert experience with Nickelback. Listen now and look at this photograph with 30 D&D! Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S4 E2 · Thu, August 31, 2023
Millennial Music Trivia: Lyrics Edition!
It's time for an oldie with a new twist! On this week's episode, Kourtney and Clarissa take a 30 D&D classic and remix it! Millennial Music Trivia: Lyrics Edition tests both cohosts' knowledge of 90s and early 2000s hits, artists, and the lyrics to some of our favorite songs. Now that's what I call millennial chaos! DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of clips is down for the purposes of commentary and review, in line with Fair Use.This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S4 E1 · Thu, August 24, 2023
Aging Millennials Answer: Am I the A-Hole?
Season 4 of your favorite sick, sad millennial podcast is back with a first! Podcasts all across the internet have taken to the airwaves to answer Reddit's "AITA" questions and now Clarissa and Kourtney are joining the effort. Babies, weddings, grand theft auto, and being the fun aunt are just some of the subjects we're diving into with these AITA posts. Plus a trip back to the early 2010s with cringe FB posts, fashion fails and more! . . . . Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and Names, details, and timelines of personal stories have been changed to protect identity. Episode Stories are read from the Reddit AITA section and were selected at random. Hosts of this show are not presenting these stories as facts or allegations against any parties and have no connection to those mentioned within the stories. Hosts are only speaking about our own opinions and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind.
S3 E20 · Thu, July 27, 2023
Millennials in Space! Science Fiction Trivia
On the Season 3 Finale of 30, Dirty & Dying, it's time to go where no sick, sad millennial has gone before. To celebrate the end of S3, Kourtney and Clarissa do their favorite thing -- trivia -- and this week, Kourtney is driving this spaceship. Clarissa gets quizzed on all things science fiction from Star Wars all the way to the Marvel universe and beyond. While she’s a fan of real space science, the fictional counterpart is quite a battle. It's a challenge of galactic proportions as the trivia tables turn. So beam me up, Daddy, it's time for Millennial Science Fiction Trivia!
S3 E19 · Thu, July 20, 2023
Millennials Bust Mental Health Myths, Stigma
This week, the cohosts of 30, Dirty & Dying are diving into all the ways mental health perception and conversations have changed during the millennial timeline. From growing up with the stigma, shame, and misunderstandings of previous generations to personal experiences and recent statistics, Kourtney and Clarissa are getting real about the vast subject. Listen for insight on mental health care, the cohosts' own thoughts and internalized stigma, common myths heard growing up in the millennial generation, and more. CW: Discussion of mental illness, suicide, therapy, medication, addiction, and other similar topics. If you are dealing with mental health issues and feeling lost, there is hope and help. If you're in crisis and located in the U.S., call 988 for help. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help https://988lifeline.org/ Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical advice 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, expert opinion, or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, sometimes comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S3 E18 · Thu, July 13, 2023
The Best of Bikini Bottom
This week, we're gonna party until we're purple! Clarissa and Kourtney embrace their millennial chaos and attempt an entire episode made up of Spongebob Squarepants quotes. Going through the alphabet, their favorite episodes, and staples for millennial dark humor, your cohosts find Spongebob references for every occasion. Squidward, Spongebob, Patrick -- the gang is all here as we take a trip down to Bikini Bottom to revisit some favorite moments from this famous 90s/early 2000s cartoon.
S3 E17 · Thu, July 06, 2023
Celebrating the 4th with Chaotic, Patriotic Trivia
On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa dust off their U.S. History books just in time for the Fourth of July. First, a trip further back than ever during Back in Time to the 80s. And then it's colonies, presidents, and the American Revolution as Kourtney gets quizzed on her historical knowledge. ...Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. 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. In addition, the expressed opinions should be attributed to no one other than the respective cohost and taken in entertainment and comedic context.
S3 E16 · Thu, June 29, 2023
Aging Millennials Play 2 Truths and a Lie!
This week Kourtney and Clarissa are putting their decade-long friendship to the test with a game of 2 Truths and a Lie! Relationships, first jobs, learning to drive, and early 2000s boy bands are just a few of the stops your cohosts take this week as they revisit the roads of their millennial youth and learn a bit more about each other on the way. Listen for story times, y2K memories, and a heaping helping of millennial chaos.
S3 E15 · Thu, June 22, 2023
Things We'd Tell Our Younger Selves!
This week Clarissa and Kourtney are taking Back in Time to another level! Your cohosts are taking stock of their lives up to this 30-mark, and reminiscing about some of the years that got them here. They're giving their younger selves advice, congratulations, and reflecting on all those formative experiences from their millennial youth. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S3 E14 · Thu, June 15, 2023
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Real Talk on Ending Relationships
It's not you, it's us. This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are rolling down the roughest patches of memory lane and revisiting their past relationship and how they ended. Ghosting, texts, mature amicable conversations, and the dreaded "taking a break" are all things your millennial cohosts have experienced over the years. This week, they're unpacking that emotional baggage to reflect on how break-ups changed as they got older, what they remember, and what they try forget. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
Trailer · Wed, June 14, 2023
30, Dirty & Dying Podcast Trailer
A sneak peek into the millennial midlife crisis, dark humor, and 90s/early 2000s nostalgia that awaits.
S3 E13 · Thu, June 08, 2023
Millennials Play Mad Libs!
Brush off your Language Arts textbooks for this episode as your favorite sick, sad millennials try to cope with their recent stress the best way they know how: Games and Dark Humor. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa travel back to 1999 and then go to their favorite place -- off the rails -- for a few rounds of Mad Libs. It's fun, chaotic, and just what your cohosts need to get through this week. Come join in, and please bring a few plural nouns.
S3 E12 · Thu, June 01, 2023
Tell Me Your Sign! Let’s Talk Astrology
Is Mercury in Retrograde or are we just Millennials in a Midlife Crisis? On this episode, Kourtney, your resident Libra, and Clarissa, the Virgo on duty, take to the stars in an attempt to find some astrological wisdom for their overwhelming lives. They uncover each others’ horoscopes, best matches, and challenges ahead all after a trip Back in Time to the 90s. — — — — Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast. Hosts are not astrologists and therefore aren’t experts on the show’s subject matter — they are merely reading and reacting to publicly available information nor do they claim any validity or otherwise of astrological theories.. In addition, hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives. No stories should be taken as professional advice of any kind or as factual evidence or allegations. These are simply memories, opinions, and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S3 E11 · Thu, May 25, 2023
Aging Millennials Try Self-Care
What do you picture when you hear "self-care?" Maybe it's a massage with hot stones and beautiful music? Maybe it's the latest skin care? Maybe a vacation? Or maybe you can't picture anything anymore because it's been so long since you had any. That's where cohosts Kourtney and Clarissa are on their self-care journeys, and they're breaking it down on this episode of 30 D&D. Your favorite sick, sad millennials are getting real on what self-care looks like as life changes in your late 20s and early 30s when schedules are busy, folks settle down, and existential dread is heavy. . . . . Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical advice 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 comedic and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S3 E10 · Thu, May 18, 2023
Reliving 'She's the Man'
This week Clarissa and Kourtney take a trip back to 2006 and relive a classic teen rom com starring the one and only Amanda Bynes. "She's the Man" takes a Shakespeare classic to soccer field in the early 2000s, and your brave cohosts rewatched so you don't have to. A pop punk soundtrack, millennial fashion trends, and the impeccable comedic timing of Amanda Bynes is just some of what's up for discussion with your favorite sick, sad millennials.
S3 E9 · Thu, May 11, 2023
One Year Anniversary Extravaganza!
It's been one whole year of 30 D&D this week and Clarissa and Kourtney are celebrating the best way they know how: Nostalgia meets chaos. On this episode we take a trip Back in Time to 2019 -- a year that gave the podcast its origin story -- and then dive into some signature 30 D&D dark humor, banter, and a game to lead us down memory lane. Clarissa and Kourtney quiz each other on out-of-context quotes from the first year of the podcast and see if anything has changed, plus take a look to the future. . . . Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective. Please enjoy this episode in context.
S3 E8 · Thu, May 04, 2023
Millennial Music Trivia Part 2!
It's time to hit play on a part two of one of 30 D&D's most popular episodes to date: Millennial Music Trivia. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa bring back a favorite from Season One and revisit the soundtrack of our millennial era. 80s, 90s, early 2000s are all hitting the speakers as Clarissa goes up against Kourtney's husband, Mike, for an intense round two of music trivia. DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of clips is down for the purposes of commentary and review, in line with Fair Use.This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S3 E7 · Thu, April 27, 2023
Let’s Talk about Death, Baby! Getting Real on Mortality, Coping Skills
This week 30 D&D welcomes a friend of the show to have some real talk about the exit sign of life — Death. It’s coming for all of us, and your fav sick, sad millennials are getting into all the deadly details. What it’s like to lose parents and other loved ones, how grief changes your outlook on death, anticipating the inevitable, and existential dread are all up for conversation on this episode. CW: This episode contains discussion throughout of death, grief, medical conditions, and other topics related to the end of life. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical or psychological advice 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.
S3 E6 · Thu, April 20, 2023
Millennial Movie Trivia: DCOM Edition
Get ready to hop back in time to the earliest days of the Disney Channel Original Movie -- DCOM for short. On this episode, Clarissa and Kourtney quiz each other on some favorites from the late 90s and early 2000s. So let's go to Halloweentown with Johnny Tsunami, pick up an Ultimate Christmas Present, and definitely Don't Look Under the Bed!
S3 E5 · Thu, April 13, 2023
BFFs? Navigating Friendships When You're 30ish
Friendship used to be as simple as a necklace from Claire's that went together. Things are more complicated these days as your favorite sick, sad millennials are trying to navigate all the challenges and changes that come with reaching this 30-something age. On this episode, Clarissa and Kourtney unpack how their friendship has changed, how their views and expectations of friendship have shifted with age, and what it really means to be BFFs when forever keeps getting shorter. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S3 E4 · Thu, April 06, 2023
Let's Pretend We're a True Crime Podcast
You're favorite sick, sad millennials are ducking under the yellow crime scene tape and trying their hands at being a true crime podcast -- just for one episode. Kourtney and Clarissa take a trip Back in Time to 1993 to relive, the Food Network, The Cranberries, and defunct catalogs before each talking through a true crime that took place in the millennial era. Consider it homage to the true crime podcasters who do lots of hard work and research to do a way better job at it all plus a little 30 D&D commentary. CW: Due to the true crime nature of this episode, there is discussion throughout of murder, violence, abuse including sex crimes, bodily functions, assault, and other potentially triggering and troubling content. Please be advised before listening. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion and surface-level research.. The content of this episode is not legal or criminal advice or expert opinion 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 comedic and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S3 E3 · Thu, March 30, 2023
When Everything Changes: Starting Over in Your 30s
Have you ever thought about just getting rid of everything, buying an RV, and hitting the open road without a look back? If you've even daydreamed about it once, this is the episode for you. Author, mental health advocate, and Tea With Coffee Media Publisher Tyler Wittkofsky joins 30 D&D for a discussion about feeling that millennial midlife crisis rut and then doing something drastic about it. In the last year, Tyler and his wife have sold their house, gotten rid of most of their possessions, started their own business, and taken life on the road -- traveling the U.S. instead of staying in one place. The results for their relationship, mental health, and business ventures have been major and Tyler is sharing it all with Clarissa and Kourtney! CW: This episode contains conversation of mental health, mental illnesses, and medication. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical/medication advice and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Please enjoy this episode in context.
S3 E2 · Thu, March 23, 2023
Pop Tart Taste Test and Nostalgia Chat
If you were a fan of Chaotic January, then this one is for you. After ranking Pop Tarts in the Season 2 Draft Episode, Kourtney and Clarissa put those drafts to the test -- featuring The Basement Yard's Pop Tart Debate Pack. After an extra long Back in Time to the their early 20s, your hosts show some love for one of their favorite shows and crack open some foil wrappers to see which ones are the best. A blind taste test, rating flavors, and debating some other pop culture phenomena are all on this episode! CW: This episode has chewing noises and asmr-type sounds throughout. If you have an aversion to such noises, this might not be the episode for you.
S3 E1 · Thu, March 16, 2023
Aging Millennials Go to Therapy!
Welcome back for season 3 of 30, Dirty & Dying! Things kick off for S3 with some talk about mental health care and therapy as Clarissa and Kourtney talk about their mental health to date and go through a few therapy practices popular in the mental health space today. EMDR, CBT, and Psychoanalysis are just a few of the therapies they explore and discuss what they've done in the past and what might work for them as they continue their mental health journeys. Plus, your hosts go way back in time and talk about some unhinged "therapy" practices of years gone by. Things get hysterical on the season premiere, tune in now! CW: Discussion of medical procedures, disturbing past mental health treatments, mental illness, therapy, medication, trauma therapy Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical advice 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 comedic and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
S2 E20 · Thu, February 23, 2023
Ever After: Real Talk on Long-Term Relationships
The Month of Love comes to a close with this episode of 30, Dirty & Dying where your cohosts take everything they've learned over their millennial lifetimes and apply it to their current long-term relationships. With a trip back to 2002 to revisit some major pop culture romances, Kourtney and Clarissa celebrate the season finale of 30 D&D and get real about what it takes to make a long-term relationship work as grown-ups, offer advice, tell how they learned what worked for them, and tell some stories about relationships that didn't quite go the distance. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S2 E19 · Thu, February 16, 2023
The Not-So-Newlywed Games! Part 2
The 30, Dirty & Dying Month of Love continues with the final installment of the "Not-So-Newlywed Games" to learn who knows Clarissa best! Your cohosts welcome back Clarissa's partner, Justin, for a trip back to 2017! Then he faces off with Kourtney and answer questions about favorite colors, favorite musicians, educational history, and everything else that explains it all about Clarissa.
S2 E18 · Thu, February 09, 2023
The Not-So-Newlywed Games! Part 1
Clarissa and Kourtney continue their month of love and relationship talks on 30, Dirty & Dying in honor of Valentine's Day with "The Not-So-Newlywed" Games! Clarissa and Kourtney's husband, Mike, go head-to-head t0 figure out who knows Kourtney best. There's childhood memories, favorite things, and competition galore on this episode of your favorite millennial podcast.
S2 E17 · Thu, February 02, 2023
Digital Get Down: Real Talk on Online Dating
Swipe right on this episode! Online dating has become the way of the world and the standard way to meet a significant other. But it wasn't always that way. So Kourtney and Clarissa are traveling back to the beginnings of mainstream online dating and discuss how the practice and its perception have changed and what their personal experiences have been on the apps and beyond. From the days of chatrooms and eHarmony to swiping right and hooking up, your millennial cohosts break down their feelings about online dating, share some crazy listener stories, and deal with all the sides of logging in and out of internet dating. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S2 E16 · Thu, January 26, 2023
Reliving the Secret Life of the American Teenager
Falling in love is apparently an easy thing to do for the American teenager. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa revisit a teen show that ran from 2008-13 and give their thoughts on what ends up being a mix between a soap opera and an afterschool special. The Secret Life of the American Teenager was full of accidental pregnancies, band practice, marriages, and painful acting and dialogue - so your faithful cohosts sat down to rewatch Season 1 so you don't have to and share their thoughts on this early 2000s/2010s teen show. CW: Due to the nature of the television show this episode covers, there is discussion throughout of sexual themes, pregnancy termination, abuse of children, and mental health stigma. Be advised. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this entertainment podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met to reflect poorly on or negatively impact any other persons, businesses, or entities. This is, again, an entertainment and commentary podcast with much of said commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S2 E15 · Thu, January 19, 2023
Simply the Best: Drafting our Favorite Things
On this episode, your cohosts celebrate Kourtney's recent success in a fantasy football draft by bringing the draft format to their own brand of chaos. After a Back in Time segment in 1995, Kourtney and Clarissa draft their picks in a mix of millennial nostalgia, favorite snacks, real world rivalries make up this roster of "favorite things.“ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met 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 or endorsements. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic, and should be consumed with that intention in mind.
S2 E14 · Thu, January 12, 2023
Chaotic Trivia Variety Show
Not sure what you're in the mood for this week? You're in the right place. This week, Clarissa and Kourtney give in to their millennial exhaustion and lack of focus to play a chaotic round of trivia that spans multiple subjects. Hear trivia questions on movies, music, Harry Potter, and common sense -- plus a lot of laughs and a reflective Back in Time segment this week on 30 D&D!
S2 E13 · Thu, January 05, 2023
New Year, Same Sick Sad Millennials
Happy 2023! This week, Clarissa and Kourtney talk all things New Year! First a visit back in time to relive all the high and low points they experienced together and as individuals in 2022 and then onto bigger and brighter things coming up in the new calendar year. Upcoming episodes, travel plans, personal challenges, and goals vs. resolutions are all on deck for this special New Year episode of 30, Dirty & Dying.
S2 E12 · Thu, December 22, 2022
A Merry Millennial Clip Show
Happy Holidays! This week as your cohosts celebrate holiday festivities, they couldn't forget the entire 30 D&D fam and this amazing year together! In this first year, the show has celebrated so much: Guests, a season and half and counting, real talk, growth, and most importantly all of the listeners and supporters out there. So for this mini-episode, join Kourtney and Clarissa on a look back through some of the moments that sum up the 30, Dirty & Dying experience thus far -- from that very first echoey episode to all those Back in Time journeys -- and everything in between!
S2 E11 · Thu, December 15, 2022
Millennial Movie Trivia: Holiday Edition with Sissy!
Get ready to Jingle all the Way on this episode where Clarissa and Kourtney revisit some of your favorite 90s and early 2000s holiday movies with special guest — Kourtney’s Sissy aka Kelly! We guess some of those classic holiday movies — Home Alone, The Grinch, and more based on one-line synopses. Things get fun, festive, and competitive on this episode of 30 D&D
S2 E10 · Thu, December 08, 2022
Deck the Halls with Seasonal Depression!
The holidays are here and although there's holly jolly jingle bells everywhere you look, things don't always feel so holly jolly on the inside. Whether you deal with Seasonal Affective Disorder or have complicated relationships with holiday memories or family gatherings, this time of year has its difficulties as well. But they don't write many carols about that. Clarissa and Kourtney come together for another episode to weigh in about their own experiences with seasonal depression, the pressure to manufacture holiday magic, family memories, and stressors among sleigh bells. Content warning: brief discussion of death, family struggles, and mental health.
S2 E9 · Thu, December 01, 2022
We're the Illest: Real Talk on Chronic Illness, Pain
Everyone has new aches and pains as they get older, but living with chronic pain and illness can make aging millennial life a different ball game according to the 30 D&D cohosts. From Crohn's to arthritis, Kourtney and Clarissa get real on this episode about life with chronic pain, diagnosis journeys, living with the existential dread of chronic illness and more as they explore what struggles and misconceptions they've faced in the health world and beyond. CW: Discussion of medical procedures, mental health, bodily function, pain, and health care are present in this episode. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not medical advice 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.
S2 E8 · Thu, November 24, 2022
Judging Books By Their Covers: The Sequel
Clarissa and Kourtney bring back a season one favorite with the tables turned. Kourtney brings some of her recent reads to the podcast table and has Clarissa guess what stories could be inside -- all based on the cover. Then, both cohosts put their heads together to guess a couple of storylines from recent Tea With Coffee Media book releases. They say never judge a book by its cover, but today you're going to have to! Content Warning: 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.
S2 E7 · Thu, November 17, 2022
Memes and Misery: Navigating Social Media as Millennials with a Special Guest
You know what they say: Misery loves company, and Clarissa and Kourtney got some great company on this episode! Jamie, curator of popular meme pages like Millennial Misery and Humorous Resources, joins the podcast to surf the web and every millennial memory of it. MySpace memories, 2007 cringe posts, advice for maintaining a successful social media platform in today’s climate, and more come to light on this AOL chat room of an episode.
S2 E6 · Thu, November 10, 2022
Aging Millennials Play Never Have I Ever
It's time to learn relationship history, talent show memories, and more about 30, Dirty & Dying cohosts' lives before they started the podcast. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa play a lightening round "Never Have I Ever" and tell a few stories and secrets about years gone by. Embarrassing moments? Spicy dates? Clowns? It's all coming up on this game time episode of 30 D&D. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S2 E5 · Thu, November 03, 2022
Here's the Fling: Real Talk about Cheating and Trust
Cheating. It's a tough part of relationships that lots of us go through -- just look at all the songs about cheating hearts and Jolenes. On this episode, cohosts Kourtney and Clarissa talk about some of the pop culture cheating scandals that happened during season break and how it reminded them of their own experiences with infidelity. Past relationship stories, signs they missed, and how cheating has impacted their current relationships is all on the table for this episode of 30 D&D! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast and Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S2 E4 · Thu, October 27, 2022
Halloween is Cool: Spooky Season Stories with Mike!
October is coming to a close, so Clarissa and Kourtney end their series of Spooky Season Specials with a chat about haunts, Halloween costumes, and more. Kourtney’s husband, Mike (aka Mike the Angry Clown) joins the hosts for this one telling them all about his experience acting in a haunted house attraction for several years. It’s a haunted trip down memory lane and you’re invited!
S2 E3 · Thu, October 20, 2022
Mirrors, Mermaids & Memes: Sharing Urban Legends, Creepy Things
Spooky Season Two continues with Halloween vibe episodes all through October. This week, Clarissa and Kourtney go on a boozy-themed and cross-year Back in Time and then, your hosts are getting creepy talking about urban legends from Tudor England, the internet, and everywhere in between. Have you ever wondered what lies at the bottom of the ocean? Said Bloody Mary three times in a dark bathroom? This might be the episode for you.
S2 E2 · Thu, October 13, 2022
Haunted House Party: Talking about Haunted Places and Faces
Spooky Season Two's intro month continues with a talkative tour through some haunted spots across the U.S. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa are back to continue ringing in Spooky Season with Halloween-themed episodes throughout the month of October. This week, they're your tour guides through a Haunted House of Horror, a strangely constructed mansion, an Appalachian Asylum, family histories, and Candy Mountain Charlie! Join the fun and hold on tight. Content warning: brief discussion about historical instances of slavery and abuse, mental health, and violence.
S2 E1 · Thu, October 06, 2022
Millennial Monster Mash: Favorite Horror Films of the Era
On the Season Two opener, Clarissa and Kourtney are back to ring in Spooky Season with a bang of nostalgia, life before the internet, and Halloween spirit. The hosts head back to the "millennial years" 1981 to 1996 and talk about their favorite horror films born in the same era as they were. Eighties camp, unforgettable slashers, and iconic villains are all up for debate as 30, Dirty & Dying returns to do the Monster Mash. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. 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. Many of the comments are meant to be taken comedic ally and sardonically and are not meant to offend, disrespect, or cause distress.
S1 E20 · Thu, September 15, 2022
Eat, Pray, What? Real Talk on Our Relationships with Religion
The Season One Finale of 30, Dirty & Dying is here and it is a religious experience. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa travel back in time to 2015 when Kourtney was having a religious experience of her own and then break down their histories with organized religion -- Christianity in particular -- and what role it plays in their lives now as aging millennials. From Sunday School memories to taxes and televangelism, your hosts get personal about their contemporary views, qualms they have with organized religion, and what they've taken to their own adult lives. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. 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. In addition, the expressed opinions should be attributed to no one other than the respective cohost. There is no intention in this content to disrespect or discriminate against any person, religious group, or individual's religious affiliation.
S1 E19 · Thu, September 08, 2022
Millennial Music Trivia with Justin!
It's time for a journey back through your burned CDs, long nights on Limewire, and mixtapes as we settle in for an episode all about music! Clarissa's partner, Justin, joins the regular hosts for a rousing round of Millennial Music Trivia. From the early 2010s back to 80s and 90s, there's a nostalgic jam for most millennials. Clarissa quizzes Kourtney and Justin, both of whom have admittedly poor music knowledge, on some greatest hits and it's a wild ride full of laughs, cries, and teen spirit. DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of clips is down for the purposes of commentary and review, in line with Fair Use.This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
S1 E18 · Thu, September 01, 2022
Chewing the Fat: Real Talk about Weight Gain, Toxic Diet Culture
The 90s and early 2000s were a golden age for many things ... including toxic diet culture. From "fad diets" that basically promoted disordered eating to paparazzi photo magazines body shaming everyone, there was a lot of influence about weight, fatphobia, and self-image. Cohosts Clarissa and Kourtney were not spared from the damage, and on this episode they settle in for some real talk about how it has impacted their struggles with weight and body positivity. The nuances of health, what it feels like being a fat woman in today's world, and how an entire generation internalized fatphobia is all up for conversation. Content warning: Discussion of weight, eating disorders, mental illness, and suicide is present throughout this episode.
S1 E17 · Thu, August 25, 2022
That is So Fetch: Reliving Mean Girls
Let's try not to get hit by a bus as we take a trip back to North Shore High and relive the millennial classic "Mean Girls." Released in 2004, Mean Girls is one of the most quotable movies of the early 2000s -- and most millennials know it by heart. Watching a high school movie as an adult sometimes brings a new perspective though, so we put The Plastics to the test. We cover all the things we still love, the problematic moments we forgot, and compare the story to our own high school journeys. And remember, there's a 30 percent chance that it's already raining.
S1 E16 · Thu, August 18, 2022
Welcome to our Midlife Crisis: Talking through Burnout
Ever feel like you just don't know what you want to be when you grow up... and you're already like 30? Us too. On this episode, we dive into some of our current and past issues with navigating the career world including how burnout feels and the biggest woes of the rat race. Kourtney opens up about some of her current feelings of existential dread and tries a few aptitude tests to find her "dream job." Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. 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.
S1 E15 · Thu, August 11, 2022
How You Remind Me: Word Association, Book Chat, and Storytime Chaos
Calling in the Chaos: Kourtney and Clarissa. On this episode, your hosts attempted to play a word association game -- digging through memories, pop culture, and childhood moments that live in their heads rent free. On the way, they sift through some video game reviews, have a book club discussion, Clarissa discusses her upcoming novella, and the hosts recite lines from the Golden Age of YouTube. If you like chaotic banter and early 2000s nostalgia, then this is the episode for you.
S1 E14 · Thu, August 04, 2022
Petty in Pink (Flags): Icks from Past Relationships
Clarissa and Kourtney are back on the old boyfriend train with a fresh take on one of the most popular 30 D&D episodes to date — Red Flags. Last time, the hosts dove into serious lessons they learned from past relationships This time they add a bit of petty spice as they talk about the superficial icks a bad relationship can bring. Skipping certain songs on the radio, not liking the cars they drove, and excessive explosives are all on the table for this episode. Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S1 E13 · Thu, July 28, 2022
After Dark: Getting Spooky with Sleep Paralysis
Lucky Episode 13 and it's time to get a little spooky. Have you ever woken up but were unable to move or speak as a figure emerged from from the darkest corners of your bedroom? Your 30 D&D hosts have had that very nightmare happen many times as they dealt with sleep paralysis. On this episode, Clarissa discusses how sleep paralysis was a big part of her PTSD struggles and Kourtney talks about more recent occurrences with the disturbance. Shadow people, traumatic memories, and how scary a good night's sleep can be are all on the table for this episode of 30 D&D After Dark! Content warning: Discussion of dark themes, mental illness, addiction, and sleep disturbances
S1 E12 · Thu, July 21, 2022
What Grinds Our Gears: Ranting with Mike!
On this episode, we have a special guest in the building! Kourtney’s husband, Mike, steps into the 30, Dirty & Dying hot seat for a ranting extravaganza. He’s been described as perpetually angry, so naturally he’s the perfect guest to join the show for talk about what really grinds our gears as 30-somethings. Other drivers, customer service woes, bad TV shows and movies, and more are all on the chopping block this week as we get some things off our chests!
S1 E11 · Thu, July 14, 2022
Millennials, Not Moms: The Pressure to Have Kids
This week, Kourtney and Clarissa discuss what it’s like to be to millennial women who don’t have children or plans to have any. The hosts talk how much they hate the pressure society puts on people, especially women, to have kids and why it’s not the best path for everyone. Pregnancy, the importance of choice, and all the reasons people make those choices are on the table for this episode of 30, Dirty & Dying. Content warning: Discussion of pregnancy loss and anti-choice issues are in this episode. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode do not reflect the views of any other individual, company, entity, or otherwise nor are they meant to be taken as fact or anything other than personal opinion.
S1 E10 · Thu, July 07, 2022
Tales from the Movie Theater
Language warning: minutes 32:00-34:00 A long time ago, your two brave 30 D&D cohosts met while slinging popcorn and junior mints in a small town movie theater. They lived through wild tasting popcorn, love triangles, and glass boxes of emotion. And they collected some buttered and salted stories along the way. On this episode, Kourtney and Clarissa take you back to the place where it all began and share just a few of their tales from the movie theater. DISCLAIMER: The views and expressed in this podcast belong solely to the hosts and no other business, persons, or entity. Names have been changed and stories told are from the hosts’ perspectives only. No content or stories should be taken as absolute fact or any sort of allegation.
S1 E9 · Thu, June 30, 2022
Millennial Conspiracy Theories: Avril Lavigne, Mandela Effect, Willie Shakes
So much for your happy ending. Woah oh On this episode, Clarissa and Kourtney travel back to 2007 and then dive into some of their favorite internet age conspiracy theories: A pop punk princess switch, aliens, what happened to the other “e” your fav fabric spray, and who really is “to be or not to be.”
S1 E8 · Thu, June 23, 2022
Our Beef with Grief: Real Talk about Life after Loss
Content warnings: Discussion about death, terminal illness, pet loss. On this episode, cohosts Clarissa and Kourtney get real about deaths of loved ones, grief, and life after loss. From the sudden death of a beloved pet to losing a close grandparent after illness, nothing is off the table. Grief near the 30-mark can be difficult to navigate, and the 30 D&D team is sharing their tears and fears to make it less of a dark and stormy subject.
S1 E7 · Thu, June 16, 2022
We Made You Some Content: Would You Rather?!
Well, well look who's inside again It's game time again this week! Kourtney asks a slew of "Would You Rather" questions that bring conversations on phobias, classic MTV, and riddles. Also in honor of the recent release of Bo Burnham's "Inside Outtakes," we revisit 2021 and the cultural phenomenon special discussing best tracks, first impressions, and what our cohosts think of the whole collection.
S1 E6 · Thu, June 09, 2022
Judging Books By Their Covers!
You've heard never judge a book by its cover -- well not today! On this episode, Clarissa shows off some books in her collection to Kourtney, who tries to come up with the plot, characters, and hook all from the cover. It's a game of chance as Kourtney parses through books she's never read and imagines up stories of her own: A throuple thriller, a murder mystery gone wrong, and a stripper named Velvet all come alive on this episode of 30 D&D. disclaimer: The books discussed in this episode were organically picked for this episode and no one affiliated with these books or authors have sponsored or had any communication with this podcast — this is purely commentary and not an endorsement of any kind.
S1 E5 · Thu, June 02, 2022
Hi I’m a Red Flag: Bad Relationships 101
Ever have a boyfriend take your car to pick up a cheat date? Or say you’re suddenly the love of their life when you try to break up? On the road to their 30s, Clarissa and Kourtney have had more than their fair share of bad relationships and become Red Flag collectors. From cheating and gaslighting to competition and creepy age gaps, the 30 D&D hosts are throwing out red flags on their dating history. Beware of the Bobs Disclaimer: Names, details, and timelines have been changed to protect identity. Hosts are only speaking about our experiences and perspectives — no stories should be taken as factual evidence or allegations of any kind. These are simply memories and stories of the hosts’ perspective.
S1 E4 · Thu, May 26, 2022
Reliving the Twilight Saga
On this episode, Kourtney shares her thoughts after watching the entire Twilight Saga for the first time. Our hosts revisit this millennial classic with Clarissa discussing her opinions on the books and asking Kourtney all the important questions -- Team Edward or Team Jacob? Pro imprint? Will she watch again? So the lion fell in love with the lamb...
S1 E3 · Thu, May 19, 2022
Defamation Trials of the Rich and Famous
Kourtney and Clarissa give their thoughts about the defamation trial dominating all of the internet: Depp vs. Heard. What they think so far, live coverage versus social media catch-up, and how the rest of the trial might go are all up for discussion on this episode of 30, Dirty & Dying DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded during the court's "dark week," before Amber Heard had finished direct examination or her following witnesses had been called. The hosts of this show are not offering legal advice or commentary, are not alleging any party's liability innocence or guilt on any matter , or claiming to have intimate knowledge of any alleged crimes. This is purely a conversation based on media coverage and personal reactions to information available at the point of recording. In addition, the hosts do not condone any online bullying, harassment, or victim blaming of any kind. Domestic abuse and sexual violence are serious matters and victims, including women, are rarely being deceptive when coming forward. Please believe and support victims.
S1 E1 · Thu, May 12, 2022
Get to Know Us: Crohn's, Cats, and Clowns
Welcome to our debut episode, where we introduce the show, the title's origins, and of course your cohosts: Clarissa and Kourtney. Join us as we journey back in time to 2013 to share embarrassing posts, talk millennial money woes, and give a taste of what the typical 30D&D conversation looks like -- heavy on the dark humor.
S1 E2 · Thu, May 12, 2022
Millennially Ill: Let's Talk Mental Health and Trauma
It gets worse. Kourtney shares some recent issues with depression, and both cohosts dive into their histories with mental health and childhood trauma. Growing up with an addict, dealing with mental illness as an adult, and the process of getting help in a world full of stigma are all on the table for episode two of 30D&D.
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