Older & Wilder

Older & Wilder


Fake Calories and Real Adventures

August 07, 2025

State Fairs, Fried Foods, and Funny Family Sayings


In this episode of 'Older and Wilder with Joy and Claire,' Joy and Claire kick off the conversation discussing unusual state fair foods and their favorite fried treats, including corn dogs and fried Oreos. They humorously touch on quirky family sayings and inside jokes that have become part of their daily lexicon. The duo also answers listener questions about Red Rocks concert tips, board games, and whether they track their step counts. Joy reveals how she's navigating hormone therapy with progesterone and testosterone, while Claire shares her love for family-friendly versions of Cards Against Humanity. The episode wraps up with Joy and Claire’s take on the filter bubble around beauty standards, influenced by pop culture and social media trends.


00:19 Welcome to the Podcast

00:36 State Fair Memories and Fried Foods

08:15 Nostalgic Trends and Mall Memories

14:11 Kids and Cars

19:16 Facebook Marketplace Adventures

23:56 Kim Kardashian's Skims and Social Media Trends

27:20 Discussing Skims and Personal Experiences

29:04 Merino Wool Underwear: A Deep Dive

34:32 Red Rocks Concert Tips

48:19 Funny Family Sayings and Mistakes

53:30 Favorite Board and Card Games

57:32 Wrapping Up and Contact Information