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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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A Different Version Of The Empty Nest with Shara and Aaron Goswick - E131
April 2, 2026

A Different Version Of The Empty Nest with Shara and Aaron Goswick - E131

Not every empty nest looks the same. In this guest episode, Shara and Aaron Goswick share their story of building a marriage that began right after high school, raising their family young, and navigating a version of empty ne...

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Still a Student…Still Our Responsibility? Empty Nesters Debate - E130
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Still a Student…Still Our Responsibility? Empty Nesters Debate - E130

A blown tire turns into a bigger question… what do you actually owe your kids once they’re out of the house but still in school? Rick and Clancy find themselves on opposite sides of the same situation. One sees it as part of ...
From Birthdays to Brackets… March in the Empty Nest - E129
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From Birthdays to Brackets… March in the Empty Nest - E129

March is full in a different way when you’re in the empty nest. Rick and Clancy talk about birthdays that don’t carry the same weight, even while they still show up for their kids in bigger ways. That shift leads into a wider...
Sandwich Generation Life Events in the Empty Nest - E128
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Empty Nest Solo Travel Life Inspiration with Tracy Smith - E127
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Empty Nest Solo Travel Life Inspiration with Tracy Smith - E127

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Empty Nest Olympics Seconda Parte - E126
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Empty Nest Olympics Seconda Parte - E126

The Olympics just wrapped… so Rick and Clancy stepped back into their own arena. Two years ago, they created the “Empty Nest Olympics” and ranked themselves in five events. This week, they revisit the same categories and ask:...

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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