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The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living

Rick and Clancy have been enjoying life together since the mid 90s, married in 2000. Starting August 2023, they now have two college-aged kiddos and are about to enter a new phase of life. Empty Nest Living. The house is quieter than before...it's a loud quiet, indeed. Join them as they laugh, cry, and yes, probably argue while trying to figure out how to live the empty nest—new adventures and challenges await! Tune in for relatable empty nest stories, navigating the ups and downs of empty nest life, with humor about the empty nest journey. The Loud Quiet - Empty Nest Living.

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Sept. 18, 2025

Visiting Your Kids On Their Turf - E103

What happens when you visit your kids in their own space? We share the funny, surprising, and eye-opening moments of stepping into their world while on the road between Phoenix and Tucson. Visiting your kids on their turf bri...

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Sept. 11, 2025

Signs Of Fall - E102

Some signs of fall are comforting. Some are kind of annoying. And some, like the flashing yellow school zone lights, just make you groan. In this episode, Rick and Clancy share the little markers that tell them fall has arriv...
Sept. 4, 2025

Are You Thinking About Retirement? - E101

Retirement isn’t just about 401(k)s and Social Security. It’s also about your identity, your routines, your relationship, and that strange feeling of waking up with nowhere to be. In this episode, Rick and Clancy sit down wit...
Aug. 28, 2025

The Return Of The Empty Nest - E100

The house is quiet again... and we’re back in the studio. The return of the empty nest, even for the 3rd time, stirs up a wide range of feelings. In this milestone 100th episode, we reflect on how much has changed... since st...
Aug. 21, 2025

Routine...ish – E99 Greatest Hits

You’re a couple again... but it doesn’t feel quite the same. This Greatest Hits episode takes us back to the early weeks of our empty nest life. The routines technically returned... but everything about them felt different. F...
Aug. 14, 2025

Embrace the Shift – E98 Greatest Hits

Some parenting lessons don’t hit until you’re in a parking lot, crying with your kid, trying to help them through something you can’t fix. This Greatest Hits episode from our first season walks through a tough moment with our...

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Fun and practical advice for the 50+ lifestyle

"Rick and Clancy are super co-hosts in this podcast. They work and play off each other seamlessly. Good topics and interesting cross mix of topics. Share this show with a 50 + friend!"

elikqitie | May 29, 2025