30, Dirty & Dying

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...

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. I...

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...

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...

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 th...

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, D...

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...

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.”

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 fear...

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.

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 Ve...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.