The Salty Hoes

The Salty Hoes Podcast. The Real Lives of Ex-Mormon Ex-Wives

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The Salty Hoes Podcast dives headfirst into the messy, brilliant, and often hilarious real lives of ex‑Mormon ex‑wives. With sharp minds, sharper wit, and zero interest in reverence, the Salty Hoes, Mel & Claire, unpack the cultural quirks, psychological twists, and unexpected freedoms that come with rewriting your life from scratch. Wade through the emotional debris of living as an ex-Mormon in Utah, and midlife dating with a boldness that says “therapy helped, but not enough to stop this.” It’s incisive, unfiltered, thoughtful, and irreverent; bound together with the existential comedy of

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The Salty Hoes

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www.saltyhoes.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Douchebags, Dumbasses, and Drunks 24.03.2026

You don't want to miss this one, folks! Claire and Mel reminisce about three awful dating experiences. The last one is a doozy -- could it be the worst date ever? Tune in to find out!

Salty Bite: Delulu 20.03.2026

Mel and Claire, AKA the Salty Hoes, discuss delulu men’s dating app profiles. From men who swipe on everyone, overestimate their attractiveness, to bizarre bios and prompts.00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:30 What Is Delulu 01:38 Adam and Jennifer Aniston 04:42 Evan Dad Jokes Bio 07:16 Dad Job Banter 07:47 Larry List of Demands 10:09 Exhibitionist Energy 10:47 Claymore Requirement 11:38 Cooperative and...

Two Ds for St. Paddy's, Please! 17.03.2026

Happy St. Padraig's Day! Join us to learn a little more about Ireland, St. Paddy's Day, and the lovely Claire. Why should you spell St. Paddy's Day with two Ds? What should you know about visiting Ireland? Can Claire and Mel turn every traditional Irish food into an innuendo? Listen to find out!

Salty Bite: Is That a Crack Pipe or Are You Just Happy to See Me? 13.03.2026

Another amazing week trying to date in the great state of Utah! This week the Salty Hoes dive into two amazing new genres of dating app photos. Tune in to see what amazing props the men have found to pose with! Claire and Mel also struggle through some truly amazing run-on sentences, from the confusing to the erotic. You don't want to miss this Salty Bite!

Boob Jobs and Botox: Why is Plastic Surgery so Common in Utah? 10.03.2026

Have you ever driven by the 89,000 billboards on the I-15 and wondered why half of them seem to be advertising plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures? Or why all the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives girlies are so hard to tell apart? Mel and Claire take a deep dive into the wonderful world of female beauty standards and why altering appearances is so common in the land of Utah. Come with us and learn...

Is Love Really Blind? Or Just Dumb? 06.03.2026

Reality TV fans, rejoice! The Salty Hoes give their best hot takes on Season 10 of Love is Blind. Which of the men give us the ick? Which of the women are queens and which ones are pick-mes? And how does this reflect the dating pool for both genders? Where in the world do men find the audacity? Join Claire and Mel as they dissect the latest season (and dunk on Chris).

Massage, Magic, and The Millennial 03.03.2026

Sometimes dating is a whole garbage fire. But every now and then, something magical happens. Join Mel and Claire as they recount dating stories from the Hive and beyond. What does getting vulnerable really mean? Does it come with a happy ending? And what's it like to have a fun fling with a cute boy from a different generation? Find out this week with the Salty Hoes. As always, it's brash,...

Salty Bite: Welcome to Bummerville. Population: You 27.02.2026

Is online dating just way too much fun? When you're looking for someone to date, do you prefer profiles that are a super huge bummer? Do you want to feel extra sad every time you open Tinder? If so, this episode is for you! Join Claire and Mel as they review some some of the most tasteless profiles out there.

Dispatches from the Male Loneliness Epidemic 24.02.2026

Claire and Mel discuss the State of the Pod and open up the mailbag for comments and questions from listeners. Then they dive into the so-called Male Loneliness Epidemic. Are men really more lonely than women? Why is so much attention focused on this phenomenon? The Salty Hoes weigh in on the controversy. Tune in to listen to our most chaotic episode yet!

Salty Bite: Body Shaming is So Hot Right Now 20.02.2026

It's another Salty Bite from Mel and Claire to ease you into your weekend! The Salty Hoes dive into the magical world of the dating apps to bring you the weirdest, wildest, and most confusing profiles out there. This week: an orange square looks for a travel partner, a man waxes poetic about his personal hell, and Peter gives all dating women a public service announcement.

Ten Things I Hate About U(tah) 17.02.2026

10 Things We Hate About U(tah) (But Like… We Still Live Here) Mel and Claire (“the salty hoes”) record from Salt Lake City and do a Utah-themed riff on 10 Things I Hate About You. They open with personal updates: Claire tries flirting via text with two people but feels too literal and stuck with a “texty friend” who keeps promising coffee; Mel gives an out of date update on “Mr. Highrise” from Bum...

A Very Salty Valentine 13.02.2026

Join Claire and Mel, the Salty Hoes, as they navigate the highs and lows of love and dating just in time for Valentine's Day. They discuss the idea of making Super Bowl Monday a holiday, share personal mishaps in their love lives including Mr. High Rise's bizarre meltdown and a fake snail documentary filmmaker's booty call. From hilariously bad Valentine's Day stories to a rare bea...

Why You Should be Watching The Real Housewives of SLC 10.02.2026

In this lively episode of the Salty Hoes Podcast, Mel and Claire dive into the glitzy, chaotic world of 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.' They reminisce about humorous past memories, discuss the colorful cast of housewives, and share their favorite outrageous moments of the season. From Meredith's mysterious plane meltdown to Lisa Barlow's melodramatic rants, no stone is lef...

Salty Bite: Coffeepots and Tickets to Heaven 05.02.2026

In this Salty Bites, Mel and Claire share how some men hope to get to heaven, and what you definitely should not do with a coffee pot to get a Bumble date.

Hoops, Heresy, and Being the Bishop's Wife: Claire's Mormon Exit Story 03.02.2026

In this podcast episode, from 'Deep from Behind the Zion Curtain,' the Salty Hoes, Claire and Mel, discuss their experiences growing up in and leaving the LDS (Mormon) Church. They delve into Claire's personal journey, which began in Belfast, in the North of Ireland, when she discovered that the Mormon church had withheld the priesthood based on skin color.

Salty Bite: Sundance Edition 29.01.2026

Mel & Claire, the Salty Hoes, drop a bonus episode that's a mini salty bite! In this 10-minute, occasional feature, Mel & Claire lament that the influx of hot guys on Bumble is all because of Sundance, and that they still can't find a good local date!

Men and Their Dead Fish: A Love Story 27.01.2026

In this episode of Salty Hoes, Mel and Claire dive into the wild world of men's online dating profiles from deep behind the Zion curtain. They delve into what dating app experiences they have, the hilariously questionable photo choices men make, and provide some much-needed advice for profile improvement. For added fun, Claire gets schooled in American football logos and quarterback smash-or-pass...

Salty Bites: Dating Profile Disasters 22.01.2026

Salty Bites: Dating Profile Disasters. In this mini bonus episode, Mel and Claire from 'The Salty Hoes' dive into hilarious and bizarre dating profiles from various dating apps. They discuss the prevalence of catfish profiles, share amusing anecdotes from the apps, and review intriguing profiles, including one featuring a mysterious diaper-wearing man. With a mix of humor and candid thoughts, this...

Salt, Secrets, and Mel's Mormon Exit Story 20.01.2026

In this podcast episode, ' Deep from Behind the Zion Curtain,' the Salty Hoes, Claire and Mel, discuss their experiences growing up in and leaving the LDS (Mormon) Church. They delve into Mel's personal journey, which began with doubts at the age of 12. Mel recounts her years at Brigham Young University and gives you a whole new meaning for the bagpipes. *Trigger Warning* Discussion of sexual assa...

Salty Bite: Don't Ask Questions! 15.01.2026

Mel & Claire, the Salty Hoes, drop a bonus episode that's a mini salty bite! In this 10-minute, occasional feature, Mel & Claire find each other hot dates using the wonder world of dating apps! Listen to find out what hot offerings they find.

Episode 2: Men Who Don't Use Soap 13.01.2026

The Salty Hoes Discuss Men's Hygiene (or Lack Thereof) In this lively episode of The Salty Hoes podcast, hosts Claire and Mel delve into the often neglected and taboo topic of men's hygiene. Broadcasting from Utah, they share personal anecdotes and data to discuss why some men resist using soap and other hygiene products. The conversation includes a detailed recounting of an absurd yet eye...

The Salty Hoes Podcast Season 1 Episode 1 06.01.2026

The Salty Hoes: Introducing the Real Lives of Ex-Mormon Ex-Wives Podcast In the debut episode of 'The Salty Hose' podcast, co-hosts Mel and Claire, self-described ex-Mormon ex-wives, introduce themselves and share the origins of their podcast. Broadcasting from Salt Lake City, they delve into their unique backgrounds—Mel from Utah with deep Mormon roots and Claire from Belfast, in the Nort...

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