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Did anyone else expect to be 30, flirty, and thriving at the big 3-0? So did Clarissa and Kourtney, longtime friends and the hosts of the millennial podcast tackling life, death, and just getting through each day. From our cringe early social media posts and all things 90s/2000s millennial nostalgia to current feelings on getting older and mental health struggles, we’re getting real about what it’s like for us on this side of 30. And trying to have a good time along the way.

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Walking under ladders. Tossing salt over your shoulder. A broken mirror brings bad luck.We've all grown up hearing superstitions and scary cautionary tales about what happens if you don't abide by their instructions. This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are diving into superstitions as Spooky Season continues. They talk through some commons superstitions and their histories -- including those good old fashioned chain mail emails from their millennial youth. Then, they share all the things that they're still a little stitious about even as adults. Plus, a trip back to Y2K to unpack the panic of the millennium.30 D&D Millennial Merch is Here for Spooky Season!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
30 D&D Millennial Merch is Here for Spooky Season!The countdown to Halloween continues as your favorite sick, sad millennials play a millennial chaos game all about their favorite parts of Spooky Season. Clarissa and Kourtney are throwing out "this or that" style questions on the Addams Family, 90s Halloween nostalgia, horror movies, trick-or-treat candies, and so much more. Plus, they take a trip Back in Time to 1989 heavily influenced by the one and only Taylor Swift's most recent album.Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
30 D&D Millennial Merch is Here for Spooky Season!Spooky Season is here, and all October long, Kourtney and Clarissa are bringing a ghostly flair to your favorite millennial podcast. Things are kicking off with a trip to a haunted house full of all the spooks and scares that come with adulthood. Eerie chants about circling back at the office, the hauntings of toxic diet culture, the ghosts of social media cringe past, and more are waiting inside the 30, Dirty & Dying Haunted House just for you! Plus, a trip back to 2008.Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are channeling their inner Squidward and commiserating on all of the hard passes they’ve collected by this age. The strange ones, the relatable ones, the introverted ones, the first-world problems ones, and the ones that have come with getting older. They're breaking down what makes them feel even more 30, Dirty & Dying these days. Plus, a trip back to the early 90s for nostalgia on TV shows, movies, and chart-topping songs!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
It's time for another installment of Millennial Mad Libs! Kourtney and Clarissa are bringing back this millennial chaos favorite from seasons past. After a trip to the early 2000s, your cohosts brush off their old grammar textbooks and make an attempt at some mad lib style generators with nothing guiding them but a little nostalgia, some freshly learned terms from Gen Z trivia, and a lot of chaos.Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
CW: This episode contains discussions about television, movies, and other media that depict mental health issues and crises, trauma, abuse, self-harm, suicide, sexual violence, substance abuse, and other potentially triggering topics throughout. Please be aware and listen with this warning in mind. If you or someone you know is struggling, scroll down for resources.This week, your millennial cohosts are getting real about how mental health, illness, and emotional struggles have been portrayed in the media, and how those portrayals have changed from their 90s/2000s youths to now. After sharing their own recent grief experiences and a trip Back in Time to 2007, Kourtney and Clarissa are deep diving into some of the media representations of mental health issues they think are positive, negative, and somewhere in the middle. From newer shows like "13 Reasons Why' in the 2010s back to 90s sitcoms and 2000s melodramas, they're breaking down what they think works, what's gotten better, and how their own mental health journeys impact those opinions.If you or someone you know is dealing with substance abuse issues, help is available. SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)If you or someone you know needs emotional or mental health support, help is available. You are not alone and you are not a burden. Call 988 and learn more.The content of this episode is not medical advice and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact, expert opinion, or allegation of any kind. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use, and we have not been compensated by any parties for this episode. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
This week 30 D&D is bringing a Chaotic Trivia episode all about internet lingo from Gen Z, Alpha, and beyond. After a trip Back in Time to 2012, Kourtney is quizzing Clarissa on alleged Gen Z trivia from cap to skibidi and everything in between. It's a millennial chaos disaster you won't want to miss as your cohosts prove just how old they are.Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion, and opinions shared are not shared by other entities beyond the hosts. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed are not meant to reflect poorly or otherwise on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
XOXO,Yap!This week you cohosts are channeling their inner gossip girls as they moderate an episode full of AITA and Advice posts from Reddit and from you, the listeners of 30 D&D! Kourtney and Clarissa sift through listener submissions alongside posts from AITA and Advice subreddits to give their thoughts and opinions on life, love, sugar daddies, millennial reality TV, sobriety, customer service gigs, good boys, and more. Plus, a trip back to 2013 to relive cringe social media posts and their own relationship woes.Use our RSS Affiliate link to start your own podcast!Disclaimer: Reddit entries drawn from public posts on site, and have been edited for time/content in this podcast. We claim no ownership of these entities and do not endorse any of the sentiments expressed. This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative manner in line with Fair Use, and we have not been compensated by any parties for this episode. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
Hope you're hungry, because 30 D&D is back and your favorite flailing millennials bringing snacks! Clarissa and Kourtney return for Season 8 with new episodes full of the nostalgic, unfiltered, and millennial chaos energy you love. They're kicking things off with a favorite format -- the bracket -- to decide what snack from the 90s/2000s they miss the most. YoGos, Swoops, Dunkaroos, OG Snack Wraps, and more are all up for debate. Plus, they're fueling up the time machine for the new season with a trip back to 1997!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. In addition, The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any discussion about businesses is not sponsored or advertising in any way, but rather is organic commentary and personal view. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
It's the Season 7 Finale, and Kourtney and Clarissa are finishing up the "season of favorite things" with an ultimate bracket to determine their favorite episodes of their favorite millennial podcast ... this one! First, your cohosts are taking a trip back in time to 2001, and then it's on to a bracket that puts each of their top episodes of the pod head-to-head. Early seasons versus the current season. Relivings versus Real Talks. Trivia versus Drafts. It's time to break it all down and find the best (according to the in-house team of 30 D&D at least), look back at the show so far, and look forward at what's to come in season 8!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional, medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should content be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any outside content is used in a transformative and commentary manner in line with Fair Use. Much of the exchange in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
If your favorite segment of 30 D&D is Back in Time, this is the show you can't miss. Kourtney and Clarissa are diving into one of their favorite parts of making the podcast for an ultimate super mega trip to relive the early 2000s. From the games they played on Gameboy Color to the glittery items they searched for at Claire's, your cohosts are reliving a bunch of their memories from Y2K onward, and making a quick stop in 1999 to set the mood.Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not meant to be harmful or offensive to any individuals, nor is it professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Any information discussed is not necessarily a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. This show is not affiliated with any items or media discussed, and any references are transformative and commentary-based in nature. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
Reliving 'Holes'

Reliving 'Holes'

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This week, Clarissa and Kourtney are grabbing their shovels to dig up some memories on 'Holes.' They're reliving everything from Kissin' Kate Barlow to the famous D-Tent Boys rap, plus discussing what hits a little differently watching the childhood favorite as 30-somethings. So hop on the bus and head to Camp Green Lake with your sick, sad millennial cohosts. Plus, they're making a stop in the millennium year for Back in Time! Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not affiliated with the film discussed or any of the cast or crew involved, Any commentary in his episode revolves heavily around the fictional characters and does not include any commentary on, endorsement of, or criticisms of the actors or crew, their opinions, controversies, private/professional lives, or anything similar, and any content reviewed is under fair use as review/commentary and is transformative in nature. Nothing said in this podcast should be taken as professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind under any circumstances. The views expressed are not intended to be conflated with those of anyone but the hosts, nor are they meant to reflect poorly or otherwise on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
This week, your favorite sick, sad millennials are playing a trivia game full of quotes from the movies of the 90s and 2000s! Kourtney and Clarissa are quizzing each other on the most quotable movie moments they can remember … and a few deep cuts as well. Disney princesses, 90s classics, rap battles, and more! Plus a trip to 2014 to discuss what your hosts were doing on social media and how they felt about some pivotal pop culture moments — especially the How I Met Your Mother finale. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not affiliated with the film discussed or any of the cast or crew involved, Any commentary in his episode revolves heavily around the fictional characters and does not include any commentary on, endorsement of, or criticisms of the actors or crew, their opinions, controversies, private/professional lives, or anything similar. Nothing said in this podcast should be taken as professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind under any circumstances. Any information discussed is often opinion or banter and not necessarily a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed are not intended to be conflated with those of anyone but the hosts, nor are they meant to reflect poorly or otherwise on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
It's the season of eating out on the restaurant patios, sipping drinks and splitting apps with friends. In that spirit, your cohosts are using this episode to narrow down some of their favorites between restaurant breads and appetizers -- obviously in a bracket format. This episode is millennial chaos, with debate, memories, and a flavor of fun and friendship best served on a spring day. Plus, a trip Back in Time to the late 80s for our elder millennials and friends!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. In addition, The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Any discussion about businesses is not sponsored or advertising in any way, but rather is organic commentary and personal view. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
Your favorite sick, sad millennials are back for a real talk session unpacking the concept of Toxic Positivity. Clarissa and Kourtney are discussing what the phenomenon means to them, what they feel can be negative about it, what some research says about it, and how its impacted their own mental health over the years. Plus, take a trip back to 2011 to relive the days of owl jewelry, early social media, and more nostalgia!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
Unprecedented times, recessions, Y2K, nostalgia, and so much more is in the cards this week as your cohosts play a homemade game inspired by the millennial chaos we're all facing every day. Inspired in part by the Game of Life card game, Kourtney and Clarissa put together a card game to encapsulate the aging millennial/3o, Dirty & Dying experience with all the ups, downs, and existential dread. Plus, they're taking a trip back to 2017 to reflect on some pivotal moments in their own personal games of life. Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not meant to be harmful or offensive to any individuals, nor is it professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Any information discussed is not necessarily a non-biased, factual or academically sourced. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. This show is not affiliated with any iteration of the Game of Life game or any of the media discussed, and any references are transformative and commentary-based in nature. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
This week, Clarissa and Kourtney are remembering the early days of reality dating shows, especially the "of Love" variety on VH1. They each relived some memories from their favorites, including Rock of Love, Flavor of Love, Daisy of Love, I Love New York, and a Shot at Love, and are breaking down all the chaos. Catchphrases, characters, concerns, and more are all up for discussion -- plus a trip back to 2009!Disclaimer: The content in this episode deals with the show and reality show casts as related to the show storylines. The views expressed in this podcast are personal opinion of the respective hosts and are not met to reflect poorly on or negatively impact any other persons, businesses, companies, or entities. In addition, this episode is not sponsored and all opinions are organically expressed with no compensation. This is an entertainment podcast with much of its commentary meant to be comedic and sardonic. Nothing said should be taken as professional, legal, medical, psychological, or official advice or guidance under any circumstances. This show should be consumed with the above intentions in mind.
It’s time for book club — 30, Dirty & Dying edition. The season of favorite things continues with a chat about your cohosts’ favorite pastime. Clarissa and Kourtney are sharing their most recent reads, bookish opinions, and how being 30ish affects their tastes. Plus, a trip back to 1992! Content Warning: Spoilers ahead. Due to the books used for this episode, there is brief discussion about violence, murder, abuse, sexual themes, and mental health. Please be aware of triggering content before listening. This episode is not sponsored and mention of a book in podcast discussion is not and should not be considered an endorsement.Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. Any information discussed is often opinion or banter and not necessarily non-biased, factual or academically sourced The views expressed are not associated with or intended to reflect poorly or otherwise on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
This week, Kourtney and Clarissa are playing a game combining their two favorite sources of nostalgia: Movies and Music! Your cohosts are finding the perfect songs from all eras of the millennial experience including late 80s, 90s, Y2K, 2000s, and 2010s, and pairing them with movie scenes you know and love. Professing love with a boombox. Fight scenes. Car chases. Betrayals. Happy endings. They're finding the track to go on he millennial movie soundtrack of their dreams. Plus, a trip back to the early 90s!DISCLAIMER: This is an entertainment podcast not associated in any way with any musicians, songs, or recording personnel related to the songs discussed in this episode. No ownership, monetary compensation, or other benefit is being gained through the mention of these songs, and the brief playing of edited clips is done for the purposes of commentary, education, and review, in line with Fair Use. None of the opinions expressed by cohosts in this episode should be taken as the opinions as any other person, business, entity, or group nor are any sentiments professional, legal, medical, or psychological advice. This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and should be enjoyed in context
Kourtney and Clarissa are back with a real talk where they're revisiting a conversation from back in Season One all about the pressure to have kids. This time around, they're both a little older and have some more perspective on their decisions around having kids -- including what they think a "ticking biological clock" even feels like and how it affects their choices. Plus, they're going back to 2012 for a trip Back in Time full of early Instagram days, neon green and zebra decor, and a whole lot of 2010s nostalgia!Disclaimer: This is an entertainment podcast based on individual perspective, experience, and opinion. The content of this episode, while centered around mental health and relationships, is not professional or otherwise medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice of any kind and should not be taken as such under any circumstances. The views expressed do not reflect on any other persons, businesses, or institutions nor should they be taken as concrete fact or allegation of any kind. Much of the content in this episode and podcast as a whole are meant to be personal, often comedic, and observational in nature. Please enjoy in context.
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