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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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S8 Ep2: CBD Saves Us From COVID, Apple AirTags Secretly Tracking People, The CW Facing Closure Jan 19, 2022

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A 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 affiliations to the Queen in light of his affiliation with Epstein and alleged misconduct.
The fate of the CW is up in the air as corporate owners ViacomCBS and WarnerMedia are looking to sell the network. Given the strong fanbase of CW's lineup, are we surprised to learn that the network was never profitable?
Netflix is hiking its prices again, which forces us to examine exactly how much we watch Netflix these days. The answer? Not much.
Be smart, be safe: Apple's new AirTags are being used by some nefarious individuals to track people unknowingly.
While this is a major security concern Apple needs to address, there are also a host of other tracking products on the market that can be used in the same way.
#Millennial's 2022: 'Make A Commitment' is back with 5 new entries!
This week's episode is sponsored by Surfshark (https://www.surfshark.deals/MILL and use code MILL for 83% off plus 3 months FREE) and Felix Gray (https://www.felixgrayglasses.com/MILL). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon:

DoorDash is requiring all non-delivery employees to perform one "dash" a month, and some employees have feelings about it. Do we think this is an effective approach?
What is the most ridiculous thing we've ever been asked to do in a job?
From cleaning up poop to surprise overnight shifts, we've got enough ridiculous scenarios to get your blood boiling!

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S8 Ep1: Elmo v Rock is Goals, Interesting New Laws in 2022, In-Flight 'Entertainment': Holiday Edition Jan 12, 2022

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Welcome 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... and we want to hear yours! To share your New Year's Resolution with us, click here!
With a new year comes new rules: we discuss some of the new laws going into effect locally and nationally. Will Nevada eclipse Iowa and New Hampshire by leading off primary season? Will Pam get used to composting? Do kites present a danger to airplanes?
A chartered flight of influencers from Montreal turned into a party bus when flight crew lost control of the cabin due to the rave the passengers were having on board. A woman is caught admitting she has covid via text message as she sits on a passenger jet. Which one of us would tell on her?
This week's recommendations will get your new year started off right: BBC World News (Andrew), sleep headphones (Laura), and starting a book club with a friend (Pam).
This week's episode is sponsored by Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com and enter code mill for $100 off your first month), Surfshark VPN (https://www.surfshark.deals/MILL and use code MILL for 83% off plus 3 months FREE), and Scrib'd (https://www.try.scribd.com/MILL to get 2 months of Scrib'd for .99). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon:

Listener Justin points out that the sleep headphones Laura recommended give people an interesting look, and Laura shares Marc's new nickname for her.
We talk about some of our failed new year's resolutions over time. What do we think made us unable to complete our goals?
We've all learned there are healthier ways to set goals apart from basing them on the start of a new calendar year.

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S7 Ep49: Bonus Episode: To Ghost Or Not To Ghost? Dec 28, 2021

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#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 ever been the ghost-er? More importantly, have we been the ghost-ee?! We share stories from our time on the dating scene.
Chloé probes for some historical MuggleCast tea, to the delight of listeners. Andrew and Laura come clean about a couple things.

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S7 Ep48: It's Party Time For The Final Episode of 2021! Dec 21, 2021

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It'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-free tractions to Spider-Man: No Way Home, and we are still so hype from this movie!!!!
Our 2021 gift exchange is chaos, as God intended.
A look back at 2021: somehow, we all kept chugging through an insurrection, continuing pandemic, being called an asshole by a complete stranger, the 90s coming back into fashion, billionaire penis rockets, and supply chain shortages. Whew!
What are we expecting in 2022? Andrew is trying to be less bleak, but still has a death prediction.
Our end-of-year recommendations will leave you feeling good: The Comfy (Andrew), being extra kind to service industry workers and tipping them fat (Laura), Millennial Loteria (Pam), and 'The Nanny' (Chloé).
This week's episode is sponsored by Scrib'd (https://www.try.scribd.com/MILL for 60 days of Scrib'd FREE). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark, which will be available to the public next week:

Pam has to get a grievance off her chest (for Patrons only).
To ghost or not to ghost? One of our listeners asks about ghosting etiquette, and we have some nuanced opinions.
Have we ever been the ghost-er? More importantly, have we been the ghost-ee?!
Chloé probes for some historical MuggleCast tea.

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S7 Ep47: Why Movie Dialogue is Hard to Hear, Unusual Weather, Google's 2021 Year in Search Dec 14, 2021

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Andrew 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 characters in movies are saying these days, and it’s not because we’re geriatric millennials!
When will Hollywood make sound design a priority as they’ve done for visuals?
An unusual and deadly weather system hit parts of the central and south United States this weekend, leaving dozens dead and untold damage in its wake. How does this event relate to climate change?
We check in with listeners living in and around the affected areas, and hear from Laura what it’s like to ride out a tornado.
To learn more about disaster preparedness, head to ready.gov. If you’d like to help the victims of this deadly storm system, search charitynavigator.org to find organizations that are highly rated for their transparency and effectiveness.
Andrew has our 2021 Google trends report, and learns that he needs Pam to help him fill in some of the gaps in his TikTok knowledge.
“It’s a no bones day today.”
We’ve got some feel-good recommendations for you this week: Spiderman: No Way Home (Laura), Paper Mario on Nintendo Switch (Andrew), and Snag Tights (Pam).
This week’s show is sponsored by OUAI (https://www.theouai.com and enter code MILL for 15% off), Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com and enter code MILL for $100 off), and ThirdLove (https://www.thirdlove.com/MILLENNIAL for 20% off your first purchase). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week’s installment of After Dark, available on Patreon:

Inspired by a near-death experience (maybe a bit dramatic), Laura speaks about a moment when her life flashed before her eyes and all she could do was think “I just paid this car off!”
Andrew and Pam indulge us with their own near-death experiences, and Andrew has photo evidence for our Discord community!
Speaking of, do we care what happens to our social media profiles when we kick the bucket? Who do we trust to delete our nudes when the time comes?

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S7 Ep46: Millennials Are 'Killing' Everything, Gerrymandering Check-in, Astroworld and Concert Control Dec 07, 2021

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Because 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 Facebook, and make predictions about what our generation will be accused of killing next.
We dive into a discussion on redistricting, and the dreaded gerrymandering that often comes every 10 years following the U.S. Census. To learn what a gerrymandered district looks like, take this quiz! To learn how your state handles redistricting, click here!
Although gerrymandering overwhelmingly benefits Republicans, we feel no political party should have a hand in shaping district maps. How can you help? By calling your members of Congress and voicing support for the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act!
Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival left hundreds injured and 10 dead. The amount of footage available online has split the internet on who is to blame for this tragedy.
Have we ever been in an unsafe, large crowd situation? How did we get out?
This week's recommendations are a mixed bag! Uncommongoods.com (Andrew), "We're Here" season 2 on HBO Max (Pam), and calling your Senator to voice support for the Women's Health Protection Act (Laura).
This week's episode is sponsored by Felix Gray (https://www.felixgrayglasses.com/MILL), Public (https://www.public.com/MILLENNIAL), and Stance (https://www.stance.com). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark:

Wedding etiquette: would you be offended if a close friend didn't include your spouse's name on the invitation?
The panel has some tea to spill on wedding drama we've been privy to.
To allow kids or not to allow kids? What will we do at our own weddings?

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S7 Ep45: America Gets Its First Female President, Does Anyone Enjoy Thanksgiving?, Holiday Travel Preview Nov 24, 2021

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We'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 your weird uncle.
Andrew surprises us with some original Thanksgiving poetry, and we discuss whether we actually enjoy Thanksgiving? Isn't everyone just ready for Christmas?
Speaking of the upcoming holiday, travel is expected to be kind of a disaster. Flight bookings are up 78% over 2020's numbers, and with staffing shortages, long lines, and unruly passengers, some of y'all are gonna be in for a ride when you're flying home.
Target has announced it will be permanently closing its stores on Thanksgiving moving forward - should other retailers do the same?
This week's recommendations are looking towards December holidays: Don't cheap out if gifting a home security camera to a loved one (Andrew), invest in smart plugs to make turning on your holiday lights easier (Pam), and Bath and Body Works' buy 3 get 3 free sale on 3-wick candles to make your home smell magical (Laura).
This week's episode is sponsored by Stance (https://www.stance.com) and Scrib'd (https://www.try.scribd.com/MILL for your free 60-day trial). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon:

Andrew had to dip, so Pam and Laura are doing an intimate AMA. It's one of our longest After Darks ever!
The ladies chat about overcoming patriarchal standards of womanhood, handling instances of casual and blatant sexism, and learning what they actually like versus what society conditions women to think is important.
Since Andrew isn't here, Patrons want some tea spilled. Does Andrew have any annoying, bullshit behaviors? Is he the "boss" of #Millennial?

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S7 Ep44: A Very Good Friday, Vaccine Mandates For Kids, The Woes of Working Retail Nov 17, 2021

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Andrew 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 children ages 5-11.
As citizens of a country where we're struggling to get adults on board with getting vaccinated, we're envious of Costa Rica's high vaccine approval ratings.
It's not all bad news for us in the States: The FDA is likely to approve Pfizer boosters for all U.S. adults in the coming week.
We're joined by BAE supporter Camille, who's here to share her experiences in retail management, and dig into what it's been like to work retail during the pandemic.
We learned last week that a record 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September. Camille has some ideas as to why people are leaving retail.
What can employers do to entice new employees and retain existing ones?
Working retail in a country plagued by regular mass shootings is a constant source of concern, and we can all afford to be nicer to retail workers!
This week's recommendations will inform AND relax: HBO's 'Running with Beto' documentary (Andrew), shower steamers (Laura), and supporting independent businesses through Etsy this holiday season (Camille).
This week's episode is sponsored by Public (https://www.public.com/MILLENNIAL), OUAI (https://www.theouai.com and enter code MILL for 15% off your order), and Felix Gray (https://www.felixgrayglasses.com/MILL). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark:

In honor of our guest Camille, we're talking retail nightmares. We've all worked retail at some point, and we've got stories to tell.
Patrons submitted some of their stories too, and there are some doozies: people treating fitting rooms like toilets, and exposing employees to extremely inappropriate imagery,
Tfw customers blame you for the consequences of their not understanding what they were purchasing. Smh.

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S7 Ep43: How We Save For Retirement, Neopets Make a Comeback, Disney+ Day Preview Nov 11, 2021

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Some 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 through multiple economic crises and watching Baby Boomers struggle to retire certainly isn't helping!
We've got a few resources for you to check out: If you don't have an employer sponsored retirement savings account, consider opening an IRA! We also recommend checking out some of the FREE financial guidance that may be available to you.
Childhood throwback: Neopets is still a thing, and most of its users are between 20-40 years old.
We take a trip down memory lane and remember the Furbies, Beanie Babies, and Lisa Frank velvet art posters that made us!
Disney+ is about to turn two, and the platform has lined up an entire day of new releases, previews, and more to celebrate. How are we feeling about the number of "themed" days streaming services are are hosting these days?
Do we plan on remaining Disney+ subscribers when our discounted rates run out?
This week's recommendations will leave you feeling good: JustEgg (Andrew), OXO Good Grip Extendable Tub and Tile Scrubber (Laura), and CaitlynMinimalist on Etsy for customized jewelry gift options this holiday season (Pam).
This week's show is sponsored by Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com and enter promo code MILL for $100 off your first month), Thirdlove (https://www.thirdlove.com/MILLENNIAL for 20% off your first purchase), and Stance (https://www.stance.com). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon:

What to do when someone you love has taken the Fox News red pill.
Pam matched with someone on a dating app who shared an... interesting personal anecdote right up front.
Laura appeared on a late-night BBC radio talk show to discuss the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter movie!

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S7 Ep42: Death to Daylight Savings Time, 'Wrap It Before You Tap It,' Why Facebook's Turning to 'Meta' Nov 03, 2021

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Andrew 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.
Despite two prior public health campaigns to eradicate this STI, rates are climbing. How do we think the pandemic may have helped or hurt the cause?
We cover the most misunderstood headline in 2021: Facebook and the Metaverse. No, your Facebook app won't be rebranded to Meta. Yes, Zuckerberg is trying to expand his tech empire, and there is reason to be worried about it.
Not everything is black and white: there are some specific cases where Meta's 'Horizon Home' offering can be beneficial... but we have security concerns.
Look out Gen Z and younger: Zuckerberg is focusing on marketing to YOU.
This week's recommendations are rooted in beauty! Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience (Laura), Mario Party Superstars (Andrew), and Colourpop's BFF eyeliner (Pam).
This week's show is sponsored by Public (https://www.public.com/MILLENNIAL) and Felix Gray (https://www.felixgrayglasses.com/MILL). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon:

It's a BAE q&a extravaganza!
Have we ever run into an old bully in adulthood? Would we forgive them?
Does free will truly exist?
What are Pam's plans post-Hypable?
How to ask for a raise at work...
...and more!

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