Millennial
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsA podcast series about maneuvering your 20s, captured in real time. Millennial is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm.
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A Story About My Mother
May 14, 2023 15:36 - 39 minutes - 84.5 MBHappy Mother’s Day! This story is dedicated to my mother and is about my mother Susan Tan. For the past nine years, I’ve recorded most of our telephone conversations. In 2019, when my mother found herself in her 70s, newly divorced after more than 40 years of marriage and looking for the next love of her life, I started to record more of our conversations. What started as daughter-to-mother exchanges of advice, has turned into an eight-part Audible Original series called “Now or...
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part II)
May 04, 2023 19:02 - 30 minutes - 64.9 MBErick continues telling Megan his wild rom-com love story. He’s excited about a trip to Mt. Rushmore, but he’s upset when one of Luna’s exes crashes the party. This is part two of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears. The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story. To listen to the full rom-com go to laist.com/wild or subscribe to WILD from LAist Studios wherever you get your podcasts. The episode is intended fo...
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part I)
May 04, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 65.8 MBErick Galindo tells Megan Tan the wildest thing he did for love. It all goes back to meeting Luna, a woman from Southeast Los Angeles. She could be the one. This is part one of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears. The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's life, but it's a fictional story. To listen to the full rom-com go to laist.com/wild or subscribe to WILD from LAist Studios wherever you get your podcasts. The episode is intended for m...
WILD: Megan Tells Erick Her Love Story
May 04, 2023 18:57 - 44 minutes - 95 MBWe made a rom-com! Megan Tan tells Erick Galindo a rom-com inspired by the time she fell in love during a wild time in her life when time itself felt distorted and sped up to an exponential degree. It’s a fiction meets non-fiction romantic comedy… sort of. Megan Tan explains. The episode is intended for mature audiences. Listener discretion is advised. To listen to more audio rom-coms go to laist.com/wild or subscribe to WILD from LAist Studios wherever you get your podcasts. ...
#Bonus Welcome Back
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 87.4 MBMegan is back behind the mic with a brand new podcast Snooze by LAist Studios. She’s still tackling life and dreaming big. So big, that she’s made a podcast dedicated to helping others achieve their goals and dreams. How millennial.
#47 Saying Goodbye
August 16, 2017 13:02 - 19 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen you’re saying goodbye to a big part of your life, where do you begin?
#46 Sharp Turns
August 02, 2017 06:50 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBWhen life puts roadblocks in front of your dreams how do you recover?
#45 In Cases of Unusual Dependence
July 19, 2017 20:40 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBOn today’s episode, something we’ve never done before: a round table. How do you define yourself as an individual while also defining yourself as part of a couple?
#44 Chuck & Choice
July 07, 2017 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.9 MBIt’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to making decisions. I sit down with Chuck, my boyfriend’s father and a 70-year old swift decision maker, to understand how he approaches big decisions.
#13 Long Distance Love Story (Rerun)
June 21, 2017 06:33 - 26 minutes - 22.3 MBTo celebrate Pride month, we’re replaying an episode about two young women, a 10-year relationship, and 4,500 miles between them.
#43 “Unrehabilitatable”
June 07, 2017 06:53 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat happens when a judge brands you “unrehabilitatable” at age 28? This month, each of the Radiotopia shows is interpreting the theme Doing Time, to welcome the new member of the collective, Ear Hustle. Visit http://radiotopia.fm to hear all the Doing Time episodes, and to subscribe to Ear Hustle – you’ll hear a preview of it at the end of this episode.
#42 Growing Pains
May 17, 2017 10:48 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBI love Maine, but sometimes I feel isolated here. Could my creative problems be solved if I moved to New York City?
#41 Not By Accident
May 03, 2017 10:23 - 19 minutes - 15.3 MBWhat happens when you become a single mother by choice? We’re featuring an episode from Not By Accident.
#40 One Way Ticket
April 19, 2017 06:23 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBIt’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the endless stream of bad news on social media. But what happens when you stop scrolling and take action?
#39 Seeing Red and Blue
April 05, 2017 06:44 - 27 minutes - 23.3 MBWhen you start to see the world in only two colors — red and blue — how do you burst your own bubble?
#38 We Grew Up Here
March 22, 2017 06:50 - 34 minutes - 28.9 MBMy parents have lived in the same house for over 40 years. It’s where we all grew up. But when they want to sell it, we say goodbye to more than just the house.
#37 Your Tax Return, Yourself
March 08, 2017 08:28 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBTaxes can be scary and confusing. Maybe it’s because all of that paperwork forces us to take responsibility for our choices. But what happens when the IRS sees you differently than you see yourself?
#36 Patria o Muerte
February 22, 2017 07:28 - 33 minutes - 28.1 MBIs it possible that a country’s policies can change the way people see themselves? How much of your identity is you — and how much of it is your country?
#35 Alas Para Volar
February 08, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBCan a woman have it all? It’s an age-old question. But in Cuba, a country caught between a machismo culture and some of the most progressive policies in the world, the answer isn’t easy.
#34 Pies Secos, Pies Mojados
January 25, 2017 02:31 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MB“ Pies Secos, Pies Mojados” or “Wet Foot, Dry Foot.” In the U.S., it’s the nickname of a piece of legislation, but in Cuba, it’s been the key to a dream. To what lengths will Cubans go to make that dream a reality?
#33 No Es Fácil
January 11, 2017 06:40 - 26 minutes - 21.9 MBI’ve always romanticized Cuba as a mysterious forbidden island. But when I go there to visit a friend, I learn growing up on the island is far more complicated than anything I could have expected. This is the first episode of a four-part series on Cuba.
#32 Auld Lang Syne
December 21, 2016 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBAfter a year of making Millennial full-time, my editor Devon and I sit down together to reflect on what’s happened and make a plan for next year. But how do you set goals when you don’t know exactly what you want?
#31 Three Turkeys and Some Egg Rolls
December 07, 2016 12:15 - 28 minutes - 24.2 MBHolidays are stressful, especially in an election year. But things get more complicated when you’re bringing someone home with you ** and even more stressful when you’re the person they’re bringing home. **** How do you successfully maneuver your significant other’s family? **** Make it into a game.**
#30 Thirty-Year Plan
November 17, 2016 03:51 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MBIt’s scary to make long-term commitments, but living year-to-year isn’t always comfortable. For the first time, I’m starting to consider the 30-year-plan.
#29 You Can’t Go Home Again
November 04, 2016 05:30 - 25 minutes - 21.4 MBThe plan is to grow up and chase after your dreams, but what if getting closer to your goals means moving farther from your family?
#28 With Love From The Heart
October 19, 2016 05:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBEven after you break up with someone, they’ll always be part of you. We’re featuring an episode on jealousy from The Heart.
#27 Work in Progress
October 05, 2016 06:14 - 22 minutes - 18.2 MBI’ve always heard you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they might not live up to your expectations. But is there something to be gained from getting real?
#26 Werner
September 21, 2016 02:41 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MBTime capsules come in many forms. When you stumble upon one, you never know what part of your former self you’ll remember.
#25 Must Love Podcasts
September 08, 2016 12:58 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MBI thought hiring Millennial’s first apprentice would be easy but I quickly realize judging people based on so little information is daunting. How do you decide who’s the right match for you?
#24 Will Work for Free
August 17, 2016 14:35 - 32 minutes - 27.9 MBI always thought I knew where I stood when it came to unpaid internships until I found myself with two unpaid interns of my own.
#23 Systems Check
August 03, 2016 06:01 - 29 minutes - 25 MBWhen you sprint toward your career for years and you finally get there, how do you prevent yourself from burning out? How do you pace yourself?
#22 Screw It, I’m Going Outside
July 20, 2016 10:27 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBIt’s summer and I want to go outside. So I shut down my computer and go off on an expedition to understand an unknown world unfolding right under my nose — The Poké-world.
#21 Moving Out
July 06, 2016 13:37 - 24 minutes - 20.3 MBWhen you move back home with your parents it’s hard to feel like you’re growing up. But what really makes you an adult? And what if parenting an adult child is just as confusing as being your 20s?
#20 Haves and Have-Mores
June 22, 2016 04:40 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MBAfter college, I thought everyone was on equal footing. But that’s not always the case. How do you come to terms with your own financial status when your close friends are living lives you can’t afford?
#19 Message in a Bottle
June 07, 2016 19:11 - 25 minutes - 20.8 MBLook around the Internet and you’ll see people sharing intimate thoughts and bearing their souls — including me. Why do we feel more comfortable publishing the secrets of our lives online — but keep them from the people who are closest to us?
#18 Nothin’ But Net
May 17, 2016 11:36 - 28 minutes - 24 MBIt’s always been my dream to play with the pros. Now, after months of practicing it all comes down to one game and one decision.
#17 Fake It Till You Make It
May 04, 2016 16:02 - 25 minutes - 21 MBHow do you turn a passion project into a business? After I quit my job, I have to find out. The only problem is, I don’t know anything about running a business.
#16 Double Life
May 04, 2016 15:48 - 34 minutes - 29.6 MBFor months, I’ve lived a double life and suffered the consequences. Now, I’m forced to reevaluate what life I want to live.
#15 Good Cop, Bad Cop
April 02, 2016 21:14 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBSpending most of my savings makes me anxious but when my car dies I don’t have a choice. Luckily, my boyfriend’s father Chuck comes to my rescue and guides me through the world of used cars. Our mission: to find a cheap car that’s not a dud.
#14 I Never Talk About Politics
March 14, 2016 18:57 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MBWhat happens when an Asian-American millennial decides to run for mayor in one of the whitest states in America? Politics gets ugly.
#13 Long Distance Love Story
February 14, 2016 16:45 - 26 minutes - 22 MBAfter 10 years, two people living 4,500 miles apart have to decide how and when they will physically live in the same place.
#12 When Would We Get Married?
February 01, 2016 11:46 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MBAfter four years of being in a relationship, my boyfriend and I have never talked about marriage. But after sitting down with my family, all of that changes.
#11 Facebook, Mexico & Peter Pan
January 11, 2016 06:50 - 29 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen things aren’t working out the way you had expected, it’s tempting to jump on an airplane or a boat and leave everything behind. I know a lot of people who have done it, including myself.
Making Millennial: An Out-Of-Body Experience
December 18, 2015 02:47 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBWhat’s it like to document your life and make it into a story? It’s weird, for sure. In this bonus episode, I explain the out-of-body experience I have, my thoughts on vulnerability, and the production process behind putting this show together.
#10 Best of Both Worlds
November 29, 2015 17:54 - 35 minutes - 29.8 MBIn the season finale find out what happens when you are forced to choose between a 9-to-5 job and being your own boss.
#9 Becoming More of a Somebody
October 16, 2015 02:55 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBAfter an intense interview for a fellowship in Washington D.C. my future hinges on if I receive an email or a phone call — if I am accepted or rejected.
#8 Let the Games Begin
September 18, 2015 04:17 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MBJob interviews are stressful, especially when it’s for the position of your dreams and you’re competing against nine other people. But is it worth it to become something you’re not and to play the game so someone will hire you?
#7 What’s Your Worth?
August 22, 2015 05:08 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBThe big question is always, “How do you convince people to pay you to do what you love?” But what happens when the dream starts to come true and you’re not ready for it?
#6 The NYC Fairy Tale
July 21, 2015 02:20 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBAfter months of submitting job applications with no luck, I find myself doing something unexpected — traveling to New York City, sitting in front of important people, and asking them for a job.
#5 Men, Moms & Money
June 02, 2015 14:36 - 26 minutes - 22.2 MBWhat happens when your significant other’s career takes off and you’re left behind? Tough conversations take place.