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**Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real Talk**

Millennial 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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Delicious Dinner From the Dollar Store? It's a Big Thing (feat. Rebecca of Dollar Tree Dinners) Feb 08, 2023

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This week's episode opens with discussion of a rising trend: More people are turning to dollar stores to shop for food because of the guaranteed low prices and accessibility.
To help us discuss this movement, we're joined by Rebecca of @DollarTreeDinners on TikTok, who's gained nearly 700k followers in under a year thanks to her videos in which she shares how to make great meals using ingredients from Dollar Tree!
We ask Rebecca what the common misconceptions are about dollar store shopping, how she plans her meal ideas, if keeping ingredients and meals healthy is possible at a low-cost store like Dollar Tree, and what items to avoid at the dollar chains.
How has Rebecca gotten so popular, so quick? She shares what resonates with her audience to help any other aspiring TikTokers.
Over in TV land, Netflix is in hot water after the taping of their Squid Game reality show got a little too, uh, close to the fictional Squid Game. Shouldn't contestants have known what they were getting into?!
Mr. Beast also got in trouble when he tried to create his own Squid Game. It leads us into a discussion of how creators like him can't win.
The Grammy's aired Sunday, and as always there's lots to talk about. Pam explains why Harry's House shouldn't have won the top honor, and Andrew shares strategies for making it through the longggggg award ceremony.
Recommendations: Andrew's recently started using Jicama Wraps as a low-calorie tortilla alternative (Which Pam isn't happy about, only because the popularity of jicama has seemingly driven up prices), and Pam wants you to check out Bad Bunny's album Un Verano Sin Ti.

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The M&Ms Spokecandies have allegedly been replaced by Maya Rudolph. The commercials haven't landed with Andrew -- is this all leading to a Super Bowl ad where the Spokescandies murder Maya Rudolph and take back the throne?
The internet is paying tribute to the M&M's by discussing the hottest brand cartoon characters. We discuss if we would sleep with iconic characters like Jolly Green Giant, Wendy, Kool Aid Man, Mr. Pringle, and more.
Disney Dads appear to be getting hotter. Do the animators have daddy issues?
FMK: The Mascots. Andrew and Pam present each other with scenarios. "Ohhhhh Yeahhhhhh!"

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ChatGPT is Incredible... and Coming For Our Jobs Feb 02, 2023

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Laura has an announcement: she has joined the ranks of Joe Biden, Mike Pence, and Donald Trump for having classified documents in her home. Who's next?
Chat GPT, the new AI chatbot that has taken the internet by storm, is the subject of this week's show. Listen carefully -- some of what we say may be written by The Bots.
Chat GPT can write letters, papers, and podcast dialogue when given specific requests. It can also answer everyday questions, convey emotion, write content, and even write code.
Big tech has taken notice and some are reportedly shaking in their boots and in some cases even vying to use Chat GPT.
Artists and creators alike are sounding the alarm over AI bots and their potential to steal from artists in order to generate content.
There may still be a ways to go though: CNET was using AI to write articles until they realized there were some errors in the bot's reporting.
Should people be worried about the machines taking their jobs?
For today's episode, we prepared ad copy, existential diary entries, and even a conversation with Albus Dumbledore using AI bots!
This week's recommendations are fun and functional enough to get you to stop worrying about the rise of Skynet: GoldenEye on Nintendo Switch (Andrew), The Quarry on PS/XBOX/PC (Laura), and Mighty Patch (Pam).

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Inspired by this NYTimes article, we ask: what present-day things will we cringe about in the future?
Did we swipe away our life partners too easily?
How many kids are going to grow up and despise their parents for documenting their entire childhood on social media?
Will we navigate more towards plant based diets?

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I'm a Believer, You're a Belieber Jan 25, 2023

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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk!
Should we have anxiety about the current egg shortage?
"Classic" digital cameras are big with Gen Z - are we feeling old yet?
Something about that classic, grainy, blurry look is appealing to the kids these days,
UFO reports have skyrocketed since 2021 - are they legitimate?
While we're hoping to have an expert on in the coming months to discuss aliens, we want to share our decidedly un-expert opinions: are aliens real, have they been to Earth, would the government even tell us, and would humanity band together against an extraterrestrial threat? (no).
Throw back time: Pam gives us a mini-hype roundup of the latest pop culture stories.
Should Alec Baldwin be found guilty for the accidental shooting of Halyna Hutchins?
Actor Sebastian Croft recently faced backlash for voicing a character in the upcoming "Hogwarts Legacy" - why aren't any other actors being attacked online for doing the same?
Cringiest cringe of the week: US Senators quoting Taylor Swift lyrics.
This week's recommendations will keep you fresh, fed, and prepared! Just Egg (Andrew), Eva NYC's Freshen Up Invisible Dry Shampoo (Laura), and Instax mini link 2 smart phone printer (Pam).
This week's episode is sponsored by Honeylove (https://www.honeylove.com promo code MILL for 20% off!). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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Oh, the places you will go! Our most and least favorite pop culture and historical sites.
The owner of the "Breaking Bad" house still has a temper about people showing up and trying to throw pizza on her roof.
Andrew and Pam have made visits to a number of iconic pop culture sites, but you might be a little disappointed to see how some of them stack up to their on-screen counterparts.

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Believing Memoirs, 'Dungeons & Dragons' Breaks Fan Trust, Stupid Dress Codes Jan 18, 2023

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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real FIRE talk!
Stoves are apparently a hot button (lol) issue, and President Biden continues coming under scrutiny for his classified documents faux pas.
Do we believe everything we read in memoirs? Some details in Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" have been determined to be inaccurate.
Since human memory is subject to flaws when recalling events, how much stock can we put in any memoir's ability to represent reality?
Time to get nerdy: Pam and Laura cover an ongoing story in the Dungeons & Dragons community. Once again, corporations are getting greedy and attempting to screw over their fan base.
Swift backlash from the DnD community led to Wizards of the Coast backtracking its new proposed Open Gaming License (OGL), but fans are still wary of what is to come.
The Missouri State House of Representatives has adopted stricter dress code guidelines for its female members. Apparently bare arms and shoulders are too scandalous for Missouri.
The United States House of Representatives relaxed its own archaic rules around dress code for women in 2017 - c'mon Missouri, even Paul Ryan thought this was stupid.
We reminisce about our own run ins with being dress code violators and check in on our old high schools' current dress code requirements.
This week we have a group recommendation: Watch 'The Last of Us' on HBOMax. Just do it. Do it now. (We also have a bonus recommendation for the inevitable zombie apocalypse: PB2 powdered peanut butter!)

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MuggleSuck, The AIM Files (part III).
Between being homeschooled and lacking IRL friends, Andrew and Laura really had nothing better to do than be riled up by fansite drama.
How did we talk about and perceive being gay in the early 2000s? How does it differ from 2023 standards?

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New Year New Laws, Airline Mayhem, What To Do About Football? Jan 11, 2023

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New year same us! Welcome to #Millennial the home of pretend adulting and real talk.
Get ready for some new laws y'all: decriminalization of jaywalking and cannabis cafés potentially coming near you soon!
During the holiday break House Republicans proved the 15th time is a charm, Brasil had its own January 6th, and Biden had his own classified documents snafu. 2023 is just *glowing*
NEW ON PATREON! Executive Producer tier, which includes all other Patreon benefits in addition to joining us for episode planning meetings, a personalized thank-you video, and a dedicated space to pitch your ideas to the show.
Southwest Airlines capped off a year rife with airline drama with the crowning jewel of clusterfucks: mass cancellations that left tens of thousands of Americans stranded at the height of winter holidays.
US airlines received around $50 billion in taxpayer funded bailouts during the pandemic to avoid layoffs and furloughs. If the bailout was meant to keep airline workers employed, why did the airlines offer buyouts and early retirement packages to so many of their employees? 🤔
Can Southwest bounce back from this? More than likely with the right response and PR. But will the government enact repercussions?
Are consumers expecting unreasonably low airfares? And what can be done about the general lack of comfortable seating?
What is the future of football following the tragic accident that nearly claimed Damar Hamlin's life?
How can American society reconcile the inherent dangers of football with the cultural significance it holds?
Why do sports in general carry so much significance socially, culturally, and politically?
This week's recommendations all relate to our episode! Ticket to Ride (Andrew), The Department of Transportation's Airline Customer Service Dashboard (Laura), and 'Colin in Black and White' on Netflix (Pam).

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The Stanley Quencher water bottle may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, but it'll keep you hydrated.
In a conversation about brand influencing, Andrew and Pam give Laura fomo about products she doesn't have and will now be buying.
We share the products we are sluts for, and surprise surprise, we were most likely influenced into our loyalty.
Why is hydration so trendy now? No one walked around with a water bottle in the 90s.

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Penetrating PornHub's 2022 Year in Review Dec 28, 2022

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Special release! #Millennial will return January 11th with new episodes, but for now we're releasing the latest installment of After Dark to everyone!

In this installment -- which also features Mark and Pat -- we look at the types of porn each generation and state were watching in 2022 via PornHub's Year in Review. Their report on the year in porn viewing was breathtakingly detailed, so we try to discern why different types of people watched what they did.

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A Merry, Self-Serving Secret Santa (Plus: 2022 in Review, 2023 Predictions) Dec 21, 2022

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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real holiday gift exchanges!
Chloé, Marc, and Pat join us to make the gift giving experience more chaotic.
Cookie flavored lube, onesies, and marijuana paraphernalia are among the gifts given this year...
Our top themes that define 2022: Midterm Elections, Queen Elizabeth II's passing, social media shifts, Ash finally becoming the best like no one ever was, Try Guys drama, and the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial.
We recap our 2022 predictions from last year: who was wrong, who was right, and who killed The Queen?
And don't worry, we're sure some of our 2023 predictions are wrong: SCOTUS to rule student loan forgiveness program legal, 'Speak Now' TV coming in spring or summer, Bob Barker will die, Nintendo to announce an updated Switch model, Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson will date, and Trump won't be allowed to run.
Final words for 2022? Ehhhh

And in this week's installment of After Dark, which is available now to Patreon / Apple Podcasts subscribers but will be available to everyone next week:

Time to tell the story of the REAL America... via Pornhub's 2022 Year in Review!
Which US states need therapy based on their top search terms?
Are Boomers ok? Y'all's search preferences are so vanilla.
Remember, there is a porn for EVERYTHING.

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Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas (Even For Boring Dads) Dec 14, 2022

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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk!
Who else forgot that 'Avatar' was the biggest box office earner in history? Oops. Will we see the 3+ hour sequel?
There may already be some Oscar buzz about movies coming out this holiday season, but we've got some old favorites we revisit every year.
Having last minute gift shopping trouble? Look no further - we've got you covered with some tips and tricks to help your holiday shopping along.
Why are dads so hard to buy for? Seriously, why is that such a common trope?
How do we feel about being asked for Christmas lists as adults?
Brittney Griner came home last week after nearly 10 months in a Russian penal colony for possession of THC cartridges. Why are Americans so split on the Biden Administration deal to get Griner home?
If you're interested in learning more about the history of prisoner swaps between the US and Russia, we recommend checking out the following resources: Here are some prisoner swaps that have freed Americans, Trevor Reed Prisoner Swap History, Trump Admin negotiates for the release of 5,000 Taliban fighters, Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap, The World; Free to Spy Another Day?, Cold War not affected by exchange of prisoners.
Kyrsten Sinema sucks. That's all.
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Andrew has us play a guessing game about the top Google search trends of 2022.
Pam and Laura blank out on the first half of the year, completely forgetting major events pre-August.
Pam's memory never ceases to blow us away.
Has anyone ever had a favorite spot ruined because of overcrowding due to social media?

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Gaslighting, Goblin Mode, and Millennial's Own Words of the Year Dec 07, 2022

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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of fake adulting and real talk!
Polls closed for the Georgia Senate runoff shortly before we began this recording, and Raphael Warnock was declared the winner after we wrapped. However, you can still experience Laura's stress and anxiety throughout the recording! #fun
Should Kanye's music be removed from streaming services like Spotify in light of his continued hatred towards Jewish people? It's a very sticky situation.
Spotify's 2022 Wrapped is here with a new feature: your music personality.
Merriam-Webster and Oxford Dictionary have chosen appropriate words of the year for 2022: "Gaslighting" and "Goblin Mode." Who among us hasn't activated goblin mode after being gaslit the last three years?
NEW: #Millennial's word of the year is... PEOPLE. Plus, Andrew takes us through dozens more of #Millennial's most-used words, and the words he thinks we should've used more often in 2022.
As we get deeper into the holiday season, we ask ourselves and our listeners how to deal with annoying people during the most wonderful time of the year?
Is just getting up and leaving effective? Is it too awkward?
Between edibles, giving yourself a buffer, and setting boundaries, our listeners have lots of ideas about how to stay sane this holiday season!
"I hope you have the holiday you deserve."
This week's recommendations are all over the place: 12ft.io to be a filthy thief and bypass paywalls (Andrew), Netflix's 'Wednesday' (Pam), and Laura begs Supermassive Games to please patch 'The Devil in Me.'
This week's episode is sponsored by Uncommon Goods (https://www.uncommongoods.com/MILL for 15% off) and Dock a Tot (https://www.dockatot.com and enter code MILL for 15% off). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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Pam reveals more tea about how she'll be handling awkward interactions this holiday season.
Andrew and Laura provide another dramatic reading of an AIM transcript from their days working at MuggleNet. This week's edition: mass firing of volunteer fan fiction moderators.
What is it with grown ass adults picking on children?

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Ticketmaster, Monopolies, and Biden's Promise To Tackle Junk Fees Nov 30, 2022

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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk!
Of course Elon couldn't resist amping up Twitter drama during the Thanksgiving holiday, and we reminisce about the Twitter apocalypse that wasn't.
On this week's episode we're doing a deep dive on Ticketmaster, Live Nation, Antitrust laws, and the Biden Justice Department working to address the issue of monopolies.
First, all due credit to Taylor Swift, whose Ticketmaster debacle inspired this conversation.
We don't know for sure if Biden and Garland are Swifties, but we do know the Department of Justice had already launched an antitrust inquiry into Live Nation Entertainment before Ticketmaster shit the bed on presale tickets for Swift's tour.
The Justice Department allowed the merger of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in 2010, despite cries from the music world and consumers that a monopoly would result. And they were right.
Artists like Ed Sheeran and Garth Brooks have tried to fight back against price gouging and scalping, but with the broad control Live Nation Entertainment has over the live music entertainment market, it will take so much more to truly address these issues.
The Biden Justice Department has had surprising success preventing the recent attempted merger of publishing houses Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster.
Interested in reading more about monopolies and antitrust law? Check out these resources: AT&T Antitrust cases, American Tobacco Company, and more reading on PRH+S&S.
The Biden Administration also announced that they're looking to fight 'junk fees' to help fight inflation, beginning with new guidance making it illegal for banks to charge overdraft fees when bank or ATM statements show sufficient balances at the time of a transaction.
What junk fees do we want to see the administration take on next?
This week's episode is sponsored by Expedition Roasters (https://www.expeditionroasters.com and use code COFFEEGEEKS for 15% off your order). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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Since millennials know how to lose their online social media presence, let's explore the social media alternatives to Twitter.
We look at popular alternatives Mastodon and Hive. Their platforms may be promising, but will their audiences keep growing?
Our gripe: how are we supposed to find our friends and other connections on these new platforms?
Pam shows Andrew a Tiktok hack that reveals something surprising!

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