The Salty Hoes
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. Join the Salty Hoes for a fun, feral, and engaging exploration of all things salty and real.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 13, 2026
The Purgatory Trash Heap of Middle Aged Dating: The Dreaded Talking Stage
The Talking Stage: Catfish, Too Soon Sexting, and Sir AloofMel and Clare (The Salty Hoes) open by admitting the past week felt heavy, then pivot to a lighter “respite” episode on modern app dating’s dreaded “talking stage,” defined as the texting window between matching and meeting. They trade survival tips and horror stories about archetypes including catfish (even photo-verified and AI-generated), “Mr. Jumps to Sex in Two Texts or Less,” Mr. Monosyllabic, Sir Aloof, Mr. Fifth Grade Literacy L
Oct. 6, 2026
Always Choose the Bear: The Cornell 7
**Trigger Warning - Discussion of Sexual Assault** Mel and Claire, AKA The Salty Hoes, record at 6 a.m. from home to discuss the Cornell University sexual assault case and ask the question: Have you tried not sexually assaulting women? They give a trigger warning and recap what’s been reported: Jane Doe attended a fraternity house, used alcohol and drugs, and was allegedly gang raped by seven men after becoming unable to consent; a Snapchat thread of about 57 men included an invitation describe
Sept. 29, 2026
MomTok Didn't Survive This: Modern Mormonism, Matriarchy, and Money
MomTok Is Dying, Mormonism Is Rebranding, and Zach’s Cybertruck Is a Dumpster on WheelsMel and Claire (the “Salty Hoes”) jump into a semi-recap of the first two episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the chaos around MomTok: Whitney, Mikayla, and Taylor Frankie Paul are all saying they’re leaving, with Whitney framed as having evolved since season one and now thriving with bigger projects, while Taylor’s situation feels dark, including reports of failed court-ordered drug tests and con
Sept. 22, 2026
Receipts, Proof, and Timelines of Grief: RHoSLC Watch Parties and the Mother of all Losses.
Drama, the Departed, and a Fence That Yeeted ClaireMel and Claire (the Salty Hoes) record a low-key catch-up episode after a recent watch-party event that drew a crowd for the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premiere. They discuss the episode’s heavier focus on Mary Cosby’s grief after Robert Jr.’s death and praise the cast for rallying around her, rejecting criticism of how she grieves. They also react to Heather’s new boyfriend with skepticism, laugh over Lisa Barlow not knowing how to turn
Sept. 15, 2026
In Defense of Britani Bateman
In this week's episode, The Salty Hoes present a case in defense of the as-yet snowflakeless Britani Bateman from the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Explore plane - gate, high-body-count-hair, unicorns, stroking cacti, and Z-list Osmond, Jared. We love you, Britani!
Sept. 8, 2026
Talk Like A F***ing Lady: The Power of Bad Words
Please welcome our very first guest to the podcast! We have a treat for you today -- a genuine, certified expert on the topic of Bad Words. Come and learn from Dr. Anne Canavan all about swearing, its grammatical rules, and how it's good for you and your community. We cover our favorite bad words, the difference between profanity and obscenity, the notorious infix, and what the kids are saying these days. You don't want to miss this one! CW: a lot of bad words. Use your parental judgement if yo