Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real Talk
556 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 300 ratingsMillennial podcast is a weekly roundtable about our Generation Y experience. From news to politics and pop culture, a panel of friends digs in on why these stories matter and how they affect millennials. If you’ve ever wondered how to maneuver student loan debt, voting, relationships, careers, or just life in general, we feel that SO. HARD. And we’re here to share our stories, along with our greatest challenges and wins, along the way. Millennial podcast is about journeying through young adulthood together.
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S8 Ep39: FMK The Hosts? Our Listeners Shock Us
October 26, 2022 17:46 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real shit talking phone scammers. Andrew provides a SPECIAL UPDATE on his recent COVID scare. Also, if you see a picture of his butt floating around online, please email [email protected]. Adidas has officially dropped Kanye West over his repeated vitriol towards the Jewish community - took 'em long enough! While we were on vacation a lot happened in the news! Liz Truss was outlasted by a head of lettuce, the UK gained a new P...
S8 Ep38: We're In The Business of Canceling
October 12, 2022 14:50 - 1 hourWe have a new sponsor who merge our two loves: Coffee and Pop Culture! Check out Expedition Roasters for delicious, pop culture-themed brews inspired by Harry Potter, Disney theme parks, Star Wars, and many more! Use code COFFEEGEEKS for 15% off! Don't forget that the #Millennial Adulting Planner is available for a limited time! Pledge to our Patreon at the BAE level by Thursday, October 20th to receive yours! BAE Patrons, make sure you fill out the form by October 20th! COVID gets close to...
S8 Ep37: So Fresh, So Clean, So Healthy
October 05, 2022 18:00 - 1 hourWelcome back to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk. Andrew does his best impression of Westeros to start the show off, commemorating the ridiculously dark lighting present in the latest episode of House of the Dragon. Don't forget to pledge at the $10 BAE level over on our Patreon by 10/20/22 to receive this year's #Millennial Adulting Planner! In light of Grammy Award winning West Coast rapper Coolio's death last week, we visit his legacy, learn more about how 'Gangst...
S8 Ep36: Think Globally, Act Locally
September 28, 2022 20:31 - 1 hourWe kick off the show this week with some TRY GUYS DRAMA. Pam is shook, Andrew is cackling, and Laura is clueless. We officially unveiled our 2022 Physical Gift for BAE level Patrons: The #Millennial Adulting Planner! It's here to keep you on track, getting in those hot girl walks, and staying up to date on the show! If you'd like to receive this gift, subscribe at the BAE level over at https://www.patreon.com/millennial by October 20th! What are the ethics involved with creating and consumi...
S8 Ep35: Don't Marinate Chicken in NyQuil
September 21, 2022 17:27 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend marinated chicken recipes and real NyQuil usages. WTF? Is it time to get your new (and improved!) COVID booster? This CDC quiz can help you find out! Then, Laura comes clean about her last booster. Adnan Syed, whose story made international headlines thanks to Serial and Undisclosed Podcast, has been freed. Should we be concerned that cursive is being taught less and less in public schools? Does the panel write in cursive? (Do they write by hand...
S8 Ep34: The Queen, The New Prime Minister, and Fobbing Beetle-Headed Clotpoles
September 14, 2022 18:16 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and ROYAL talk! UK-born, Canada-based BAE Patron and Conservation Biologist Megan joins us this episode to keep the stupid Americans on track when talking about Royal traditions and UK politics. Follow Megan over on Instagram @Write2Ride. What were our initial reactions to news of the Queen's death? To enhance today's discussion, we're replacing our regular swear word vocabulary with Shakespearean insults. Laura is very upset at the pros...
S8 Ep33: Squirting Through Fall, Posthumous Artist Releases, The Most Regretted College Majors
September 07, 2022 17:28 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and unprepared talk. Andrew's a coffee elite and wants YOU to try black coffee for a week. We're all enjoying Marvel's 'She-Hulk,' but the character design is leaving something to be desired. A listener asks Pam and Laura what they think of the posthumously released Selena album 'Moonchild Mixes'? Can we see ourselves enjoying posthumous releases, or even hologram performances of musicians who have passed? Some stars are getting ahead ...
S8 Ep32: Corn Kid's Set For College, The White House Wins the Internet, Quiet Quitting
August 31, 2022 17:47 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and CORN talk! Corn kid is precious and must be protected at all costs. We're pleasantly surprised by how much the Biden-Harris student debt relief plan includes, and how many people are seeing significant or complete loan cancellation. Also, we have GREAT news about interest! Listeners sound off about what they'll be able to do when their student debt is canceled, and we celebrate the newly unveiled IDR plan effectively canceling intere...
S8 Ep31: Student Loan Debt Relief Arrives, 'House of the Dragon' Impresses, Demi Lovato and Relationship Age Gaps
August 24, 2022 18:40 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of PRETEND adulting and real talk. Are we still on the Be Real train? Instagram is clearly getting on board. Amid news that Biden will be (finally) announcing his student loan forgiveness solution, the panel has thoughts... BREAKING NEWS: Andrew is committing to the highly anticipated 'Game of Thrones' and 'Lord of the Rings' spinoff series. #iconic Is this the make or break moment for major fandom spinoff series? Related to 'Game of Thrones', a listener ...
S8 Ep30: Instagram, TikTok, and the War for Pop Culture Dominance (feat. Christine Riccio)
August 17, 2022 18:33 - 1 hourWe're joined by #Millennial’s social media manager, Chloé, and friend of the show Christine Riccio for a big discussion on social media! Christine is a published author (check out her books Again, But Better and Better Together!)-- but she’s also been creating content on YouTube, Instagram, and more for years. This week’s show is dedicated to unpacking Instagram’s plight to compete with TikTok’s growing popularity. If you’ve found yourself frustrated by the changes being made over on Insta...
S8 Ep29: The Legality of Fanworks (feat. @OldMythos), ClusterF-YEAH: Good News Edition
August 10, 2022 17:35 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and FUN talk! We're joined this week by Yvonne Gonzales (aka @OldMythos on TikTok) who is a PhD candidate at USC. They join us to share how fan fiction can and should be studied as literature, and also dive in on the latest drama between Netflix and The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. Where did songwriting partners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear cross a line with their musical? Likely when they started monetizing it. Should other fan crea...
S8 Ep28: How Can Politicians Reach Younger Generations?, WTF Internet News, Biden Gets His 'Big Deal' Moment
August 03, 2022 17:33 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of fake adulting and real breaking your soul! Despite the latest news about Lizzo opting to remove an ableist slur from her latest album, Queen Bey find herself in a similar position with her new album. Updated booster shots coming to an Apple store near you! (Jk, please don't spread misinfo.) Andrew v Laura: who will hold out longest in the battle of the covid super dodgers? WTF Internet News is here to unearth why an op-ed would posit that 'The Office' i...
S8 Ep27: ⚠️ Time to BeReal ⚠️, Bots Influence The Masses, Who Will Run For President in 2024?
July 27, 2022 17:50 - 1 hourWelcome back to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and BeReal talk. Friend of the show and fellow podcaster Eric joins us this week! Do we actually want our friends to know what mundane things we're up to? A new report from Rolling Stone claims that bots, and perhaps even Zach Snyder himself, may have played a role in the social media push for the release of The Snyder Cut of 'Justice League.' Do we worry about bots when participating in social media movements? On a related note, ...
S8 Ep26: Every Day Money Saving Hacks, and a Deep Dive Into Space with an Expert!
July 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourBecause 9% inflation isn't enough, BMW has announced subscription services for heated seats. We may never be able to afford a BMW, but we're here to share some money saving tips and tricks that might help you save some money right now. Don't sleep on Amazon's used section, Honey, open box policies, or floor models y'all! We also recommend checking Progressive Shopper if you're interested in where brands' political donations go, as well as opting for generic brands when possible. Patrons a...
S8 Ep25: Deep Space Blows Minds, Libraries Under Attack, Current Reading Trends (feat. A Librarian!)
July 13, 2022 18:11 - 1 hourHave you seen these amazing pictures from deep space? You don't even need to be a stoner to appreciate them! How the #gentleminions meme inspired teenagers to put on their best suits to attend screenings of 'Minions: The Rise of Gru.' Thanks to teens, the new 'Minions' movie raked in $164 domestically on opening weekend. Theaters may not love the #gentleminions trend, but Universal sure does. The #Millennial panel is split on Minions - are they cute or demonic? Nextdoor Karens returns to ...
S8 Ep24: Laura and Pam's Eventful Vacations, Supreme Court Rulings, Scams We've All Grown Used To
July 06, 2022 17:38 - 1 hourNothing like a shit week out of SCOTUS and more mass shootings the week of July 4th. Happy Independence Day to the 49% of the population that didn't lose rights to bodily autonomy in the last week! Pam and Laura had some personal developments occur during our week off - clearly taking a week off from #Millennial is detrimental to our health?! Meanwhile, Andrew encountered a pleasant surprise and discovered that some of his fellow high school alums are still jelly of his efforts in school L...
S8 Ep23: Biden Tries Lowering Gas Prices, Double Decker Plane Seating, Tattoos and Generational Changes
June 22, 2022 17:55 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of fake adulting and.... breaking your soul? We're kicking off this week's episode with the latest updates from the January 6th Hearings: fake electors, and pardons, and crimes, oh my! Finally, a majority of Americans think Trump should be charged with a crime. But speaking of other nightmares... we take a look at this proposed double decker passenger jet design. Will the lower deck seats be called "Ass to Face" seating, or rebranded as "Economy Basic"? H...
S8 Ep23: Biden To Lower Gas Prices (a Bit), Double Decker Plane Seating, Tattoos and Generational Changes
June 22, 2022 17:55 - 1 hourWelcome to #Millennial, the home of fake adulting and.... breaking your soul? We're kicking off this week's episode with the latest updates from the January 6th Hearings: fake electors, and pardons, and crimes, oh my! Finally, a majority of Americans think Trump should be charged with a crime. But speaking of other nightmares... we take a look at this proposed double decker passenger jet design. Will the lower deck seats be called "Ass to Face" seating, or rebranded as "Economy Basic"? ...
S8 Ep22: January 6 Committee Hearing Revelations, WTF News, Life Before the Internet
June 15, 2022 17:51 - 1 hourIt's time for some #unhinged talk this week - so we kick it off with a new segment, Clusterfuck 2022! We give our initial reactions to the January 6th committee hearings, and while the new details are not surprising, they are shocking. SCOTUS is really making it their mission to attack personal rights and liberty this Pride month, and we are NOT amused. Border agents can now search residences and vehicles within 100 miles of a US border without a warrant. While the House passed a sweeping ...
S8 Ep21: Coffee Addictions Pay Off, Johnny Depp v Amber Heard Reactions, Saving Less and Living More
June 08, 2022 17:49 - 1 hourA new study about coffee suggests that drinking moderate amounts of coffee may decrease chances of death. Today we learned our panel must be immortal! We know inflation is bad, but authors need to live too! Stop returning ebooks on Amazon y'all. Why are some consumers treating Amazon like a library? Some authors end up owing Amazon money due to consumers purchasing and returning ebooks. When is it justified to seek a refund? Are there any cases in which we would absolutely never request on...
S8 Ep20: LGBTQ+ Representation in Media (feat. Kacen Callender), Uvalde and What Happens Now, Andrew's Wild Weekend
June 01, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour#Millennial is back in time for PRIDE month y'all! Time for some pretend adulting, gay talk. To kick off Pride Month, we speak with Kacen Callender, author of bestselling novel 'Felix Ever After.' Kacen tells us how they got started as a writer, and we chat about the increase in popularity of LGBTQ romance in mainstream media. Kacen's new book is titled Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution and will be released this September! Follow Kacen on Twitter and check out their website here! It's time...
S8 Ep19: Goodbye iPod, How Many Friends Does Science Say You Need?, Inflation Updates
May 18, 2022 17:53 - 1 hourIt's the end of an era: Apple has announced it is discontinuing the iPod, and we pour one out for "1,000 songs in your pocket." Can the iPhone ever match the level of escapism an iPod provides? What's your rate of inflation? We take the quiz together and compare where we're feeling the most strain when we're paying bills. Andrew's doomsday prepping has him stockpiling Dunkin' Coffee from Costco, and Pam is about to walk away from a business she's frequented for years due to its price incre...
S8 Ep18: Abortion Rights and Religious Liberty, Speech Challenges From 'Womb to Tomb'
May 12, 2022 19:45 - 1 hourThis week, our social media manager Chloé joins us, and we GO OFF about the upcoming decision on Roe vs Wade from the Supreme Court. What other 'settled law' could be next? The right to privacy and bodily autonomy is on the chopping block. Chloé expands on how it feels like religious liberty is only valued in the US if you're a white, cis male Christian. As discussed in 7x22, a number of states have been lying in wait with trigger laws for the moment Roe vs. Wade is overturned. Shifting g...
S8 Ep17: The Rise of Workcations, Student Loan Debt Relief Approaches, Surgery to Make You Taller
May 03, 2022 17:54 - 1 hourNote: The news of the Supreme Court's Roe v Wade ruling broke as we were approaching the end of the episode recording, so our reactions are found at that point. Laura begins the show with an update that has Andrew and Pam on the edge of their seats. A new feature in The Atlantic details the rise of the "workcation" as a result of many companies moving to a work from home model during the pandemic. Have we ever "workcationed?" What are the pros and cons? Does working on vacation further bl...
S8 Ep16: CD Sales Rise, Netflix Suffers Big Loss, Why the Book Industry Loves Barnes & Noble Again
April 27, 2022 17:37 - 1 hourWhy are CD sales on the rise? What year is it?! Fake philanthropist Elon Musk has secured the funding to purchase Twitter for $44 billion. Do we think Twitter will change much under his leadership? Are we leaving? It's like Netflix wants to lose subscribers: too many choices, canceling hits, and doing an about face on password sharing. Since they anticipate losing 2 million subscribers in the next quarter or so, why are they proceeding with these unpopular decisions? Speaking of, Netflix i...
S8 Ep15: Hottest Gen Z Trends, Spam Texts Get Out of Control, Face Filters and Social Media
April 21, 2022 17:39 - 1 hourOur social media manager Chloé returns to #Millennial and she's once again bringing the "fire" as millennials may say! A Trump-appointed federal judge has struck down the public transportation mask mandate, and airlines were quick to allow everyone to go maskless. We react to the responses on both sides of the mask debate. What are the current Gen Z trends that we older people need to be aware of? Chloé walks us through some new phrases and the specifics of the "Hot Girl Walk". What are th...
S8 Ep14: 'Moon Knight' Challenges Expectations, TIME's Bizarre 'Influential' Companies List, The High Cost of Attending Weddings
April 13, 2022 19:04 - 1 hourEzra Miller is creating yet another headache for Warner Bros. and its major franchises - do we agree Fantastic Beasts is cursed at this point? We've got a single recommendation across the panel this week: check out the new Marvel show on Disney+, 'Moon Knight.' Our resident Marvel expert Marc makes a 'surprise' appearance on the show to review Moon Knight with us, and sheds some light on why Marvel is debuting lesser-known characters in its shows now. How is Marvel doing updating its prope...
S8 Ep13: How Potter and Buffy Fans Are Dealing With Problematic Creators
April 06, 2022 22:22 - 1 hourIn light of the upcoming releasing of "The Secrets of Dumbledore" we're discussing how Harry Potter fans are grappling with a very problematic author, and how to balance loving the Wizarding World with the knowledge that the author continues to spew harmful rhetoric. We're joined by friend of the show Karen, a longtime "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" fan to talk about how fandoms grapple with the realization that their series creators... suck. We speak about 'The Death of the Author', a 1967 e...
S8 Ep12: Exodus From The Big Cities, Netflix's Cut-Throat Judgement, Comedy and Social Expectations
March 30, 2022 18:07 - 1 hourCities lost population in 2021, leading to the slowest year in growth in U.S. history. We've all had the experience of living in and subsequently leaving a major city. What were our motivations for doing so? Conversely, what are the reasons we chose to move to New York and L.A. in the first place? On a related note, the U.S. is also experiencing doctor shortages. The recently canceled 'The Baby-Sitters Club' Netflix show runner gave a very candid interview about the metrics Netflix uses t...
S8 Ep11: Bizarre New Emojis, Why Are There So Many Cookie Warnings?, Stacey Abrams and Politicians on TV
March 23, 2022 18:11 - 1 hourLaura kicks off the show with an update about her screen time - has she been successful in spending less time staring at her phone? We chat briefly about how the current chip shortage may be extended due to the war in Ukraine. Pixar is adding back a lesbian kiss to the upcoming Buzz Lightyear movie in the wake of the 'Don't Say Gay' backlash against Disney. Professor Sims has an exciting announcement: his new Patreon course is available NOW! Listeners of this show can get $25 off with code...
S8 Ep10: The End of Clock Changes?, Disney and Don't Say Gay, Faking Your Own Kidnapping
March 16, 2022 18:09 - 1 hourIs Daylight Savings Time about to become permanent? Does this mean Laura will stop bitching twice a year about the time change? As part of our biweekly check in on the war in Ukraine, we touch on some of the lesser acknowledged stories of racial and ethnic minorities in Ukraine, and how this crisis has unfolded for them. In response to the continued conflict, Disney, Sony, Warner Bros, and Paramount all announced that they were halting future theatrical film releases in Russia. Despite Di...
S8 Ep9: Must Everyone Comment on Global Crises?, TikTok Heads For 10-Minute Videos, Unconventional Relationships
March 09, 2022 19:26 - 1 hourWho's feeling the crunch at the gas pump these days? We know this sucks, but we're here to provide y'all with some much-needed escapism! A PSA Andrew saw prompts a discussion for our panel - how do we manage the pressure to have a hot take on every global crisis? As podcasters we feel this pressure a lot, and we know everyone experiences some level of pressure through social media. Where do we draw the line when deciding when or when not to talk about a particular event? RIP Pam and Laura...
S8 Ep8: The Mandela Effect, Are Movies Too Long?, Biden's Supreme Court Justice Pick
March 02, 2022 18:40 - 1 hourBefore we get into the main show, we're giving the latest updates on the unprovoked, unconscionable invasion of Ukraine by Russia. #Millennial stands with Ukraine! Are you familiar with the term 'bucket list'? We've got some shocking Mandela Effects to break your brains with this episode. Will #Millennial start a Mandela Effect? Maybe, we like some light trolling here and there. Why does it seem like average move run times are getting closer and closer to 3 hours? Because they are. Can a ...
S8 Ep7: Kanye and Netflix Play Dirty, Debt Relief Tips, Lesser Known At-Home DNA Test Benefits
February 23, 2022 19:30 - 1 hourAt the top of the show. we have an update on the developing situation with Russia and Ukraine. Check out our latest BREAKING NEWS benefit to hear more of our analysis! Looking to shell out $200 for an 8 gig piece of trash? Yeezy's got a deal for you! Speaking of cash grabs, can we agree as a culture that split "final seasons" are so out? Give us weekly episode releases so we have something to look forward to in our miserable lives, Netflix! Has Amazon Prime 2-day shipping turned us into br...
S8 Ep6: Cleaning and Organizing with TikTok's @LenaCleansUp, Can OnlyFans Hurt Careers?, Farewell Magazines
February 16, 2022 19:58 - 1 hourUPDATE: Apple has announced plans to address AirTag stalking issues. We are LIVING for the 2022 Super Bowl half-time show. LIVING. FOR. IT. The Entertainment Weekly and InStyle publications will no longer produce magazines - when do we think they'll start blaming millennials for this? We're joined this week by Lena of @LenaCleansUp to talk about how to lead a cleaner and more organized life! (Instagram | Tiktok) Why did the interest in cleaning and organization see an uptick during the pa...
S8 Ep5: Inflation Explained by @BravelyGo, Book Bans Rise, Millennials Are Killing Wine
February 09, 2022 18:40 - 1 hourIt has finally happened: Pam was mask shamed in public. We're shook that this happened in liberal California! We're joined this week by Kara, founder of Bravely Go, an award-winning financial education company. Kara is here to explain inflation like we're 5, and dispel some common misinformation. Check Bravely Go out on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter! What is inflation, who is Grandpa Money Bags, and who is Grandma glass breaker?! Why does the federal government increase interest rates, an...
S8 Ep4: Farewell to Spotify and Wordle, The Case of Lauren Smith-Fields, TikTok Unfairly Pays All Creators
February 02, 2022 18:22 - 1 hourAs usual, Laura starts out the episode complaining. Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have officially pulled their music off Spotify in response to Joe Rogan's vaccine misinformation. Are we going to leave Spotify? Were you enjoying the early-days-of-the-web feels that came with Wordle? The New York Times has already acquired everyone's favorite word game mere weeks after it gained popularity online. SAY HER NAME: Lauren Smith-Fields went on a Bumble date and was found dead in her apartment the...
S8 Ep3: 'When We Were Young' Fest, Pervasive Antisemitism, Neil Young Threatens Spotify Over Rogan
January 26, 2022 19:43 - 1 hourExciting news! We've got a BIG panel this week - Chloe and Micah join us, and by the end of the recording, we decide we're having an emo party in Andrew's house?? More exciting news - #Millennial is on Tiktok! LiveNation announced the When We Were Young festival, tugging the heartstrings of geriatric emo kids everywhere. Will we go? Is it safe? Can everyone crash at Andrew's? In the wake of the hostage situation at the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, Chloe and Mic...
S8 Ep2: CBD Saves Us From COVID, Apple AirTags Secretly Tracking People, The CW Facing Closure
January 19, 2022 18:28 - 1 hourA new study has found that CBD users have a statistically lower rate of COVID infection. None of us have had COVID... JUST SAYIN' This week, all eyes are on the Senate as it debates voting rights and (likely) filibuster rules. Ghislaine Maxwell, confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, was found guilty of sex trafficking a minor last month. We dig into the latest news about 8 "John Does" named in a 2015 defamation suit against Maxwell. Prince Andrew has also returned his royal patronages and military...
S7 Ep50: Elmo v Rock is Goals, Interesting New Laws in 2022, In-Flight 'Entertainment': Holiday Edition
January 12, 2022 18:28 - 1 hourWelcome back! #Millennial begins its 8th season (Andrew still doesn't like using the term "seasons" for a podcast, but too late now!) What happened while we were gone? Elmo got into a fight with a rock, a new word game took over Twitter, and Betty White died EVEN THOUGH PAM TOLD US SHE'D LIVE TO SEE 2023. #SCANDAL We break down the latest CDC guidance around a shortened quarantine period for those who test positive for covid. In honor of the new year, we've got some resolutions to share....
S8 Ep1: Elmo v Rock is Goals, Interesting New Laws in 2022, In-Flight 'Entertainment': Holiday Edition
January 12, 2022 18:28 - 1 hourWelcome back! #Millennial begins its 8th season (Andrew still doesn't like using the term "seasons" for a podcast, but too late now!) What happened while we were gone? Elmo got into a fight with a rock, a new word game took over Twitter, and Betty White died EVEN THOUGH PAM TOLD US SHE'D LIVE TO SEE 2023. #SCANDAL We break down the latest CDC guidance around a shortened quarantine period for those who test positive for covid. In honor of the new year, we've got some resolutions to share......
S7 Ep49: Bonus Episode: To Ghost Or Not To Ghost?
December 28, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes#Millennial is off this week, so instead we're releasing the latest installment of After Dark to everyone! To receive new installments of After Dark every week, pledge today at Patreon.com/millennial at the OTP level or higher. In addition to receiving lots of bonus content, you'll also be helping us run the show, so thank you! In this week's installment of After Dark... To ghost or not to ghost? One of our listeners asks about ghosting etiquette, and we have some nuanced opinions. Have we...
S7 Ep48: It's Party Time For The Final Episode of 2021!
December 21, 2021 19:33 - 1 hourIt's our final episode of 2021, and we'll be doing a year in review + making predictions for 2022! It's a crazy fun episode that goes in a ton of different directions as we wrap up the year. But first... Chloé, our new social media manager, is joining us for this year's season finale and holiday gift exchange! She has a thing or two to teach us about not being chuegy. Y'all heard it here first, Chloé is an amazing storyteller and shares her hilarious vaccination story. We give our spoiler-...
S7 Ep47: Why Movie Dialogue is Hard to Hear, Unusual Weather, Google's 2021 Year in Search
December 14, 2021 19:05 - 1 hourAndrew is trying to trigger Laura early in the show by reminding her of election night 2016, which she is yet to emotionally process. Our 2021 physical gift for BAE Patrons was delayed due to production and supply chain issues, but it’ll be out by January! Want this awesome water bottle? Head over to patreon.com/millennial and sign up at the $10 BAE level! BAE Patrons: Please fill out the form before December 31st! There is apparently a reason why it feels like it’s hard to understand what ...
S7 Ep46: Millennials Are 'Killing' Everything, Gerrymandering Check-in, Astroworld and Concert Control
December 07, 2021 17:39 - 1 hourBecause you haven't seen enough Spotify Wrapped results, we're sharing ours to kick off the show this week? What on earth is an "angsty, silly" musical aura? Omicron check in: is panic necessary? How are we keeping calm as we await more information? Stacey Abrams announced she will be running for Governor in Georgia in 2022 - Laura shares her excitement, and why she thinks this is a killer midterm strategy. What are millennials killing now? We discuss a viral image making the rounds on Fac...
S7 Ep45: America Gets Its First Female President, Does Anyone Enjoy Thanksgiving?, Holiday Travel Preview
November 24, 2021 18:53 - 1 hourWe've got a lot on our minds in the lead up to Thanksgiving here in the states! Kamala Harris became the first woman President in the United States for a whopping two hours while Joe had a camera up his ass. Yay? Pam gives us her reviews of Adele's '30' and Taylor Swift's 'Red (Taylor's Version)'. Heading home for the holidays? We've got your Thanksgiving survival guide, with recommendations of games, TV, movies, and last minute recipes to stave off all those awkward conversations with you...
S7 Ep44: A Very Good Friday, Vaccine Mandates For Kids, The Woes of Working Retail
November 17, 2021 19:39 - 1 hourAndrew kicks off the show by sharing a recent instance where he was harassed for wearing a a mask. Listeners sound off: turns out plenty of our listeners' kids do still play with physical toys. We officially announce our new social media manager, Chloé! We can't wait to have her on the show, and are so excited to have a Gen Zer running our social media (we don't know what we're doing). Laura's second home, Costa Rica, is the first country in the world to announce vaccine mandates for child...
S7 Ep43: How We Save For Retirement, Neopets Make a Comeback, Disney+ Day Preview
November 11, 2021 19:16 - 1 hourSome good news to start off with this week: Congress finally passed Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Daily housekeeping in hotels may never come back, and Laura's gripe about people messing up public bathrooms in establishments that are understaffed. This week, we check in on how we're feeling about retirement. Do we think we'll get to retire, and if so, will we still be side-hustling in our golden years? Why does saving for retirement feel so overwhelming for millennials? Living...
42: Death to Daylight Savings Time, 'Wrap It Before You Tap It,' Why Facebook's Turning to 'Meta'
November 03, 2021 17:30 - 1 hourAndrew has established himself as the cool neighbor by giving out full-size candy bars on Halloween! Laura commemorates Election Day 2021 with some show and tell. Daylight Savings Time is ending soon, and we're frustrated about changing our clocks twice a year. Why must we be thrust into darkness every winter?? While public health experts are rightly focused on curbing the COVID-19 pandemic, there is another health concern creeping up on us: Syphilis is on the rise in the United States. ...
S7 Ep42: Death to Daylight Savings Time, 'Wrap It Before You Tap It,' Why Facebook's Turning to 'Meta'
November 03, 2021 17:30 - 1 hourAndrew has established himself as the cool neighbor by giving out full-size candy bars on Halloween! Laura commemorates Election Day 2021 with some show and tell. Daylight Savings Time is ending soon, and we're frustrated about changing our clocks twice a year. Why must we be thrust into darkness every winter?? While public health experts are rightly focused on curbing the COVID-19 pandemic, there is another health concern creeping up on us: Syphilis is on the rise in the United States. D...