Millennial Scumbags with The Fancys
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsWe’re lazy. We’re entitled. We can’t commit. Millennials are constantly positioned as the cause of society’s downfall. Once it was the boomers, then the Gen X-ers, and now it’s us. It’s time to break the cycle and embrace what future generations have to offer, instead of putting a diverse group of people in a box. Join us every week to discuss and debunk common stereotypes about Millennials. We're here to flip the script on the harsh narrative that surrounds our generation. People say Millennials are Scumbags... but are we?
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millennials on... SUCCESS
March 14, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 11.1 MB#WINNING! Today we're talking what NOT to do to become successful. From Jim Carrey, to gratitude, to the best way to punch someone in the face... we've got it all on millennials on...SUCCESS.
millennials on... CHANGE
March 07, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes - 10.1 MBCh-ch-ch-ch-Changes! Today we're talking Olympics, Gun control, and 2018 real life Hunger Games (?!) Same sh*t, different day? Try again! This week, millennials on... CHANGE.
millennials on... HAPPINESS
February 28, 2018 05:00 - 24 minutes - 12 MBTHE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH... no, the other one: Yale University. Today we're talking about Yale's new and most popular class "Psychology and the Good Life", and whether or not you can teach people live a more fulfilling life. Join us for millennials on... HAPPINESS.
millennials on... GENDER ROLES
February 14, 2018 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.4 MBIt's time for... "The Gender Wars of Household Chores"! Do you lose sleep at night wondering if you unloaded the dishwasher, paid your rent, and of course, put a reminder on your partner's calendar to make sure they set their annual doctor's appointment? If so - this episode is for you! Join us for millennials on... GENDER ROLES.
millennials on...PERCEPTION
February 07, 2018 05:00 - 14 minutes - 7.38 MBTHERE IS NO ABSOLUTE REALITY... is your mind blown? Today we're discussing whether or not you can control how people perceive you (spoiler alert: no, duh). Join us for a chat about photon experiments, quantum mechanics, and the beauty of being a complex human.
millennials on... INTIMACY
January 31, 2018 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.63 MBWe're baaaack. Today, we're discussing bestseller, "Mating in Captivity" - intimacy and relationship guru, Esther Perel's book on the central paradox of love in long term relationships. Why does desire often fade even with couples who love each other? Why does love not always equate to desire? And, is it possible to have your cake and eat it too? Join us for millennials on... INTIMACY.
millennials are TOO POLITICALLY CORRECT
December 13, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBIs it politically incorrect to talk about being TOO politically correct? Today, we’re discussing the “thought police”, a policy in Germany that outlaws hate speech, and TRIGGER WARNINGS. People say millennials are TOO PC.. but are we?
millennials are FEMINISTS
December 06, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 21.6 MBToday we're talking about the F word! ...Feminism, that is. In this episode, we're exploring Intersectionality, opportunities for change in the workforce, and why we're still fighting for gender equality in 2017. People say millennials are Feminists... but are we?
millennials are SELFISH
November 29, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutes - 12.3 MBGimme, Gimme, Gimme! In the spirit of the holiday season, today we're discussing charitable giving by generation, Neoclassical economics, and whether or not we're as self-absorbed as the media thinks. People say millennials are selfish... but are we?
millennials are PHONE ADDICTS
November 15, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14.7 MB"Hello? It's me..." Today we're talking phone etiquette, phone addiction, and some apps to help you develop a healthier relationship with your technology (because we all need more apps, right?). People say millennials are PHONE ADDICTS... but are we?
millennials are DRUNK
November 08, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MB“LOL I was sooooo wasted last night” ... if you’re a millennial, you probably were too! Today we’re discussing binge drinking culture, the recent female obsession with #rosé, and the shocking data surrounding drinking on college campuses. People say millennials are DRUNK... and guys, we really are.
millennials are WANTREPRENEURS
November 01, 2017 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.56 MB"I have this great app idea, want to hear about it?"... not really, guys! Today we're discussing being your own boss, launching a small business in this economy, and whether or not you can actually be successful doing so. People say millennials are WANTREPRENEURS... but are we?
millennials are UNDERPAID
October 25, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBBBHMM! Did you know that millennials have twice the amount of debt compared to previous generations? Not to mention, the average millennial is stuck paying off more than $37,000 in student loans. Today we discuss the good, the bad, and the silver lining. People say millennials are UNDERPAID... but are we? (Spoiler alert, YES.)
millennials are UNPROFESSIONAL
October 18, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBNUH UH, we’re totes profesh! Just because we added our boss on Instagram, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take us seriously... right? Today we’re discussing the common complaint that millennials are UNPROFESSIONAL... but are we?
millennials literally CAN'T EVEN
October 11, 2017 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.56 MBIf you haven't seen a "CAN'T EVEN" meme, then you've clearly never used social media and we literally can't even with you right now. Today we're talking about millennials' ability to cope (or not). People say millennials literally CAN'T EVEN... but can we?
millennials are TOO SENSITIVE
September 27, 2017 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.34 MBSTOP CALLING ME "SNOWFLAKE"! Are we wimps? Or do we just have higher EQs than previous generations? Today we're discussing the common complaint that millennials are TOO SENSITIVE... but are we?
millennials don't have DOUBLE STANDARDS
September 20, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.8 MBEQUALITY NOW! You might think you're soooo progressive, but did you know only 43% of millennials actually consider themselves feminists? Today we're discussing whether or not we're as forward thinking of a generation as we'd like to believe. People say millennials don't have DOUBLE STANDARDS... but do we?
millennials are VIDEO GAME ADDICTS
September 13, 2017 04:00 - 18 minutes - 9.02 MBBUT, MOM! I'M ALMOST DONE WITH THIS LEVEL! Ever heard that "kids these days just live in their parents' basements and all they do is play video games"? Today, we're exploring why video games are so popular, whether or not they're making us lazy, and if they're actually addictive. People say millennials are VIDEO GAME ADDICTS... but are we?
millennials are LOSING RELIGION
September 06, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBWE BELIEVE!... that millennials are looking for new options. This week, we're talking the rise in secularism, "nones" (NOT "nuns"), and if pastors in skinny jeans can solve everyones' problems. People say millennials are LOSING RELIGION... but are we?
millennials are PROMISCUOUS
August 30, 2017 04:00 - 24 minutes - 12 MBLET'S TALK ABOUT SEX BA-BY! This week we’re discussing the millennial “hook-up culture”, delaying love, and whether or not Tinder is REALLY used for sex (you might be surprised!) People say that millennials are PROMISCUOUS… but are we?
SCUMBAGS SPECIAL! millennials are INDECISIVE
August 23, 2017 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBSPECIAL EPISODE! "When you come to a fork in the road, take it!" (Yogi Berra) Join Millennial Scumbags & Friends in a series of interviews, as we discuss decision making and if there really is a "right" way to choose your life's path. People say millennials are INDECISIVE... but are we? >>>THANKS TO OUR GUESTS!<<< Kelly Bell | Josey Orr | Sarah El-Annan | Seth Jacobs | Andrew Lindley | Matthew Bell | Danielle Germain | Kavi Fulena | Benni Leigh
millennials are SHALLOW
August 16, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.6 MBHOW DO I LOOK? Sure, there's been an increase in "perfect selfie" nose jobs, but millennials also value "purpose over paycheck". People say millennials are SHALLOW... but are we?
millennials need RECOGNITION
August 09, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.9 MBGIVE ME MY PARTICIPATION TROPHY! This week we’re discussing the pros and cons of positive reinforcement, recognition vs. feedback, and whether or not those damn participation trophies ruined us. People say millennials need recognition… but do we?
millennials are OVER MEDICATED
August 02, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.8 MBToday, we get serious -- are millennials OVER MEDICATED? In a world where prescriptions are as easy to obtain as a cold brew coffee, how many millennials are affected by this easy access? In this episode, we're talking Adderall, Opioids, and one very irresponsible doctor. People say millennials are over medicated... but are we?
millennials are NARCISSISTS
July 26, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.8 MBAll millennials do is take selfies, post photos of themselves on Instagram and think the world revolves around them, right? "Millennials only care about themselves!" Are our parents, social media, or ourselves to blame? Today, we're discussing the common accusation that millennials are NARCISSISTS... but are we?
millennials are IN DENIAL
July 19, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBGuess what? NO GENERATION likes being put into a box! Nobody wants to be called "millennial" these days (Google "Xennials" or "microgenerations" & you'll see what we mean). Today, we're discussing the fact that millennials might be in DENIAL... about being millennial. Every week, we'll be discussing and debunking stereotypes about millennials. People say millennials are scumbags... but are we? Join us (The Fancys) every Wednesday, on our journey to answer this question.
millennials are DESTROYING the 9-5
July 12, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 20.2 MB9-5? More like 24/7. In today's world, it is almost impossible to "leave" the office. Our cell phones, laptops and apps enable us to take work home with us. People say millennials are destroying the 9-5...But is that true?
millennials CAN'T COMMIT
July 05, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBWE HAVE FOBO! What is FOBO? Listen to this week's episode to find out... & what the paradox of choice? When there are too many options, sometimes it makes committing to one thing almost impossible. People wonder why it's so hard for millennials to settle down, stay in one job forever, or even choose a damn snapchat filter. It's the FEAR OF BETTER OPTIONS. People say millennials CAN'T COMMIT... but is that true? Let's discuss.
millennials are MURDERERS
June 28, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.7 MBDID YOU KNOW THAT MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING THE OLYMPICS, VACATION, AND THE NAPKIN INDUSTRY? In today's episode, we're discussing a bizarre complaint about millennials: we're murderers.... but are we?
millennials are ENTITLED
June 27, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 12.5 MB"Those millennials are so entitled - they want everything handed to them without doing any work!"... (queue eye roll) In our first episode, we're discussing the most common stereotype about millennials: we're entitled... but are we?
Welcome to Millennial Scumbags
June 27, 2017 04:00 - 58 seconds - 476 KBWe’re lazy. We’re entitled. We can’t commit. Millennials are constantly positioned as the cause of society’s downfall. Once it was the boomers, then the Gen X-ers, and now it’s us. It’s time to break the cycle and embrace what future generations have to offer, instead of putting a diverse group of people in a box. Join us (The Fancys) every week to discuss and debunk common stereotypes about Millennials. We're here to flip the script on the harsh narrative that surrounds our generation. Peopl...