Older & Wilder

Older & Wilder


Birthdays and Breakthroughs

July 03, 2025

PERU TRIP

Scott's new fav athletic brand

In this podcast episode, Joy and Claire celebrate Scott's birthday and reminisce about past birthday celebrations, including a memorable Irish cake from a gas station and a surprise party organized by Cian. They discuss Scott's recent concert experience at a Metallica show and share Joy's humorous attempt to buy a birthday gift that Scott secretly had in his cart. Additionally, they delve into topics like Nordstrom's anniversary sale, fragrance products, the dramatic metabolic aspects of Ozempic, and the hilarious pros and cons of high-tech bidet systems that analyze one's health through stool samples.


00:00 Scott's Birthday Celebration

00:26 Memories of Past Birthdays

01:33 Scott's Metallica Concert Experience

03:24 Gift Dilemmas and Surprises

06:31 Exploring Castle Rock

07:45 Scott's New Favorite Athletic Brand

11:22 Thrift Shopping and Fashion Preferences

17:30 Neighborhood Block Party

22:56 Public Lands Policy Discussion

33:36 Misunderstandings About Euthanasia

34:13 The Complexity of Shelter Labels

34:53 Navigating Opinions and Agendas

35:36 Addressing Feedback on Ozempic

36:19 Personal Reflections on Diet Culture

42:47 Menopause Brain Story

43:03 The Saga of Ordering Contacts

51:54 Spicy Sauvignon Blanc Trend

55:07 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and Home Fragrances

58:42 AI-Powered Toilet Seat

01:02:49 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell