Older & Wilder

Fake Calories and Real Adventures
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