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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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Nov. 27, 2025

Feasts, Phase 10 and Football – Greatest Hits Episode 113

Some Thanksgivings are predictable… this one definitely wasn’t. For this Greatest Hits episode, we’re flashing back to our 2023 Thanksgiving trip to Arizona, a holiday full of hiking, travel hiccups, questionable turkey, and ...

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Nov. 20, 2025

Relationship Insights: Boardroom Concepts for the Empty Nest with Dr. Robin Buckley - E112

Using business ideas for a personal relationship. It sounds unusual at first, but Dr. Robin Buckley makes it feel surprisingly natural. She talks about relationships in a way that feels clear and doable without losing the hea...
Nov. 13, 2025

Thanksgiving Apart: When Your College Kid Can’t Come Home - E111

For a lot of families, Thanksgiving week feels like it should be a given… everyone comes home, the same sides hit the table, the Cowboys disappoint us again. But for some parents of college kids, that mid-November homecoming ...
Nov. 6, 2025

Did We Reconnect in Mexico? – Empty Nest Couple’s Getaway - E110

This episode is a little different... it’s a two-parter. We recorded the first half before leaving for our empty nest getaway to Mexico, talking through what we hoped for (and what we worried might happen). Then, after the tr...
Oct. 30, 2025

Self Love and Relationships with Chaya Garcia - E109 (Empty Nest)

Most of us were never taught how to love ourselves... and yet, it’s the foundation of every healthy relationship we’ll ever have. In this week’s conversation, Rick and Clancy sit down with relationship coach Chaya Garcia to t...
Oct. 23, 2025

Smart Not Scary: AI for Empty Nesters - E108

Can AI save you $1,400? It did for Rick. This week, Rick and Clancy talk about how AI is showing up in real life for empty nesters, including stories from The Loud Quiet community. From planning dinners for two and simplifyin...

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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