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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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S5 Ep47: Best Mistakes and Shows of the Decade, Word of the Year, Pop Culture Preview Dec 17, 2019

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It's the #Millennial Season 5 FINALE holiday special! Grab a drink and get cozy with us.

A couple of important reminders: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) deadline has been extended to December 18th. Go get that healthcare! Also, the House will be voting on articles of impeachment that same day, so stay tuned for some BREAKING NEWS over at Patreon!
Merriam Webster and Dictionary.com share their words of the year, which have us feeling a mix of inclusivity but also existential dread (isn't that the millennial experience?). Plus, listeners chime in with their own Words of the Year and introduce us to some new ones.
This year's Secret Santa gift exchange is a big one! The hosts are joined by Jule, Marc, and Pat to mix things up, and boy do things get mixed up during this guessing game!
Some of us have really bad poker faces during Secret Santa, but that could also just be the wine talking.
In our "Best TV Show" and "Best Fuck Up" of the decade categories, we recognize a number of winners and honorable mentions. Does Game of Thrones count as a show and a fuck up?
Somewhere in the course of the conversation, the hosts identify a gap in the dildo market.
Pam gives us her much-awaited best albums of the decade list, and it is really all you need this holiday season.
What pop-culture happenings are we excited for in 2020? We've got some you might expect, and others you might not!
This week's episode is sponsored by BioClarity (enter promo code MIL for 15% off EVERYTHING on their website) and LoveBook (for 20% off a personalized book for a loved one). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

The panel tries to be adults and set SMART goals for their New Years resolutions.
What resolutions have we made and failed at in the past? Why did we fail?
Most of the panel discovers they want to practice Spanish together, and Patrons want to join in! As a result, we created the Milenio-Español room in our Discord channel for anyone who'd like to join us on our language learning journey!
The panel vows to hold each other accountable for our goals in the new year. We hope you'll help keep us accountable too, dear listeners!

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S5 Ep46: A Date Gone Wrong, Copy Cat Podcast, Best Moments and Music of the 2010's Dec 10, 2019

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The latest #Millennial is hot off the editor and ready to relax your ears after Thanksgiving with your family!

Pam went on a date over Thanksgiving break... and almost choked on her drink at one of her date's comments about dealbreakers.
# vs $: Another podcast aimed towards millennials has a logo that looks a little too similar for comfort. We hope you enjoy our new and improved album art.
Democrats are set to drop articles of impeachment, and we're on the case! Keep an eye out for our next BREAKING NEWS benefit over at Patreon.
It's the end of the decade as we know it, and we feel... alright.
What were some of the best internet moments and controversies of the 2010s? There's lots to cover, from Barack Obama's inauguration to the Ashley Madison leaks, and everything in-between!
How about the best scientific breakthroughs? Props to space, but there've been some accomplishments on mother Earth too!
We announce our choice for best new artist of the decade and share the results from our Spotify Wrapped decade in reviews.
This week's recommendations are cheery af: The Santa Clause (Andrew), A Christmas Carol (1999) and Krampus (Laura), and Home Alone 1 & 2 (Pam). Plus, Andrew throws in a cozy recommendation called The Comfy
This week's episode is sponsored by Rothy's (https://www.rothys.com/mill to get your new favorite flats), LoveBook (https://www.lovebookonline.com/mill for a 20% discount on a LoveBook), and Joybird (https://www.joybird.com/MILLENNIAL25 and enter code MILLENNIAL25 for 25% off your first order). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark, available to all Patrons this week:

Pam dives deeper and tells us about her dating dealbreakers.
Laura shares her history of dating a Bernie Bro, and what she learned from the experience.
Andrew spins us a tale of drinks, downtown L.A., and firearms.
We finally learn about Andrew's secret life as a professional podcaster OUTSIDE of #Millennial. *gasp*

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S5 Ep45: The Apps That've Changed Our Lives, A Secret Podcast, Recognizing Yourself Nov 26, 2019

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What are we thankful for this year? Marie Yovanovich and Fiona Hill.
SCOTUS declines to review the famous case of Adnan Syed, which is credited with legitimizing podcasting as a medium.
Laura "let it go" before it began and never saw Frozen. Oops.
As we wrap 2019, we'll be going over some "Best Ofs" the last decade. This week: best tech advancement in the categories of apps and hardware.
A couple of confessional writers are wondering - is it ok to brag on social media sometimes? Can I have a fulfilling romantic relationship without sex?
In the news, Coldplay is giving the cold shoulder to climate change by putting a stop to touring until they can find an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to do so.
Will you be sharing your views on President Trump at the dinner table this Thanksgiving? A new survey from our friends at Pew reveals similarities in approach regardless of political affiliation.
This week's Surprise Bitch! victim Caleb is one of the lucky ones whose family doesn't fight over politics during the holidays.
Here's some warm 'n toasty recommendations to settle into this holiday season: Wemo smart plugs (Andrew), Done Disappeared (Laura), and Trader Joe's pizza dough (Pam).
This week's episode is sponsored by BioClarity (https://www.bioclarity.com and enter promo code MIL for 15% off everything on their site), Honey (https://www.joinhoney.com/MILL to get Honey for FREE), and VistaPrint (https://www.vistaprint.com and enter promo code Mill50 to get up to 50% off holiday cards and photo calendars). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

Laura has some complaining to do about a series of frustrating experiences she had trying to get her shit together.
Andrew reveals where he and Pat are thinking of moving next (hint: it's not Nashville).
The first injectable male birth control is pending approval in India following wild success in its clinical trials. Do you hear that sound? It's women around the world heaving a sigh at men refusing to get an injection in their nether-regions.

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S5 Ep44: End of the Decade Bragging, Trump's Weird Hospital Visit, Taylor Swift Drama Nov 19, 2019

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That chill in the air isn't just the latest impeachment proceedings - it's getting cold af out here!
We welcome BAE supporter Ryan to the show! He shares his love of Mayor Pete and has a uniquely millennial life story to share.
The end of the decade is upon us, and people are already taking to social media to boast about their accomplishments. Is this healthy?
Speaking of the end of the year, let us know how we're doing and help us improve the show by taking our 2020 survey!
Alan Rickman, back from the dead? No thank you!
Chick-fil-Gay? Not quite, but does their move to halt donations to anti-LGBT groups represent progress?
Scooter Braun and Big Machine could write a book on how to ruin someone's perfect day: the latest in Taylor Swift's breakup with her original label.
Can Laura cram the top stories from the nation's capital into the Washington Minute?
It's totally normal to make an unscheduled visit to an emergency hospital for the first part of your annual physical, right? Nothing to see here!
A confessional writer shares concerns about their sexless marriage. This prompts the question, is sex everything in a marriage?
Ryan takes us through the highs and lows of moving for a job, moving home, and purchasing a condo. The panel weighs in - are our 30s better than our 20s?
Our recommendations this week run the gamut: the new Popeye's chicken sandwich (Andrew), ??? (Ryan), following Jaime Harrison and Amy McGrath, who are working to unseat Lindsay Graham and Mitch McConnell (Laura), and streaming "The Man" by Taylor Swift (Pam).
This week's episode is sponsored by FabFitFun (https://www.fabfitfun.com and enter promo code MILL for $10 off your first box! #Millennial is a #fabfitfunpartner!), Candid Co (https://www.CandidCO.com/MILL and use code MILL for $75 off), and VistaPrint (https://www.vistaprint.com and enter promo code Mill50 for 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

Laura shares a roller coaster of a story that has been a couple of months in the making.
How often do we turn to Google instead of seeing our doctor? Have we experienced increased stress as a result of being told by WebMD that we're probably dying?
How do you begin the process of finding a primary care provider?
Millennials are more likely to see bias and harassment in the workplace. The panel shares their stories.

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S5 Ep43: Disney+ Released, Coming Clean to Husband, Consequences of Health Habits Nov 12, 2019

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Happy Disney+ launch day! We're so overwhelmed.
Instagram to start removing like counts in the US this week. Now that we can't #liveforthelike, what does life mean anymore?
Please take our 2020 listener survey! This will help us improve all of our show offerings in 2020.
We kind of shit talked fast-forwarding through entertainment media, and got some swift corrections from our listeners. Oops!
Millennials in the Media: the economic consequences of millennials' health habits.
We talk about the upcoming Vietnam War flick, "Finding Jack" starring... James Dean?
After last week's Hidden from the Headlines, a listener from Hong Kong provides context and a correction.
Pam and Laura called it a few weeks ago, and the news confirms: 89% of graduates would spend a week in jail to get their student loan debt cancelled. Not the cancel culture we deserve, but the cancel culture we NEED.
Is virginity all it's cracked up to be? One confessional writer seeks advice on telling her husband that he's the one who showed her a whole new world. It inspires us to pitch a new Patreon benefit, leading to hilarious results.
Would you rather... be able to detect any lie you hear, or get away with any lie you tell?
This week's recommendations: HBO's "His Dark Materials" (Pam), Google Maps' "Remind me when to leave" feature (Andrew), and Dunkin's Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich (Laura).
This week's episode is sponsored by Rothy's (https://www.rothys.com/mill to get your new favorite pair of flats), Joybird (https://www.joybird.com/MILLENNIAL25 for 25% off your first order), and ThirdLove (https://www.thirdlove.com/MILLENNIAL for 15% off your first order). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark:

Time to talk shit. Brew that tea strong, friends.
Andrew keeps his vacation destinations secret so he doesn't have to see people.
Shares of US adults that have cohabitated are now higher than those who have been married. How do our more traditional relatives view cohabitation?
Don't be all nuanced and reasonable irl and then double down on stupid views on Facebook. Just stop.
Stop ruining Pam's movie-going experience, Janice!

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S5 Ep42: One Year 'Til 2020, Millennial Sleeping Habits, Speeding Up Netflix Nov 05, 2019

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We’re a year out from the 2020 election, and we’re already exhausted. #sendhelp
The panel makes predictions about the Democratic ticket tin 2020 - do we really think Biden will hold this lead?
We have mixed, but mostly positive feelings about Apple TV+ and Disney+ offerings as we prepare for the domination of streaming services.
Andrew debuts a new “Millennials in the Media” segment, in which we compare our experiences to what the latest reporting is saying about us. Apparently we sleep all night (lol), we work all day, and we don't 'think,' whatever that means.
Laura brings back the Washington Minute and goes over a tad. Not as bad as a Senate Filibuster though!
Netflix is testing a feature that would allow viewers to speed up to slow down what they’re watching. Stay tuned for Judd Apatow’s upcoming film about nerds ruling the earth and taking down the corporate Netflix devil.
Hidden from the Headlines returns, this time looking east at the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. We talk about how the aftershocks of colonialism still plague us today.
Our BAE choice questions ask us to examine the SCOTUS ruling on Citizens United v FEC, our best holidays, and when it’s appropriate to put up that Christmas tree.
This week’s Confessional writer resonated with 5x39’s confession about discovering the existence of a secret half-sister. When to tell, when not to tell?
Would you rather… lose the ability to speak, or the ability to read?
Our recommendations this episode are taco holders (Andrew), Netflix’s “Explained” series (Laura), and “Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!” (Pam).
This week’s episode is sponsored by UnTuckit (https://www.untuckit.com and use code MILL for 20% off at checkout), Vistaprint (https://www.vistaprint.com and use code Mill50 for 50% off all holiday cards and photo calendars), and Honey (https://www.joinhoney.com/MILL to join Honey for FREE!). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

Delta opted for censored versions of films featuring gay lovemaking scenes. After backlash, they resumed use of the full versions of Booksmart and Rocketman, but why do they feel the need to censor in the first place?
Do we ever get paranoid about someone screen spying on planes?
The panel digs into their various neuroses about how and where they must sit on a plane.

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S5 Ep41: Spooky Story Palooza, Uber Tipping, Katie Hill Oct 29, 2019

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We get through the news quickly this week, and move onto #Millennial's Scary Stories PaloOoOoOoOoza to celebrate all things Halloween.
Pam is ok, but has had to evacuate due to the fires in Northern California. Don't send thoughts and prayers - support recovery for our West Coast friends!
Marc and Pat join us to get spoopy!
The hosts share their own haunting tales: a black hooded figure, babysitting ghost, and Savannah sleep paralysis.
Our listeners are also haunted: Plymouth house, haunted lab, Shawshank prison, haunted melodies, and more.
Do you believe in ghosts? The panel is split, but these stories definitely moved the needle.
WTF News gives us a different kind of creeps: death at a gender reveal party, tipping practices in ride-sharing services, Florida man tries to BBQ child molesters, Brexit is... still not happening, Representative Katie Hill slut-shamed into resigning.
Would you rather... be haunted by a ghost for the rest of your life, or haunt someone for the rest of their life?
Settle into fall with our recommendations: iOS Announce Call feature (Andrew), "Haunted Places" Urban Legends series (Laura), making your own soups this fall (Pat), and Mr. Hopp's Playhouse (Marc).
This week's episode is sponsored by BioClarity (https://www.bioclarity.com and enter code MIL for 15% off at checkout), LoveBook Online (https://www.LoveBookOnline.com/millennial for 20% off), and UnTuckIt (https://www.untuckit.com and use code MILL for 20% off at checkout). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week's installment of After Dark:

Wait... where is After Dark?
We had a bit of a... malfunction with the original broadcast. Laura and Andrew will be recording a replacement After Dark later this week.

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S5 Ep40: Pierre Delecto, A Therapist's Secrets, Our Own Confessions Oct 22, 2019

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This week, we welcome BAE supporter and licensed therapist Morgan to the show! We hope she can fix us. (This episode does not serve as a therapy replacement, and we highly encourage seeking out a therapist if you need help!)
We all wish we were as hip and cool as Pierre Delecto, Mitt Romney's alter-ego.
Morgan fills us in on her experience pursuing a career in therapy, and answers all of our burning questions about how to have a successful therapy experience.
Morgan also leads us through a mindfulness exercise LIVE on air. Sit back, take a deep breath, and watch those leaves float downstream. Check out her business page here!
A new study from Pew Research shows that the portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is growing. We review our religious backgrounds and talk about how our views have evolved over the years.
The results of Canada's federal election were rolling in as we recorded, but we did take a brief pause to talk about the early results and give some love to our northern neighbors.
Laura debuts "The Washington Minute," in which she attempts to cram a week's worth of updates from the nation's capitol into 60 seconds. Godspeed.
We receive an update from one of last week's Confessional writers, and come clean with our own confessions.
Would you rather... know WHEN you're going to die, or HOW you're going to die?
This week's recommendations are giving love to all the media outlets: HBO's Succession (Andrew), Netflix's "Marianne" (Laura), Hulu's "Looking for Alaska" (Pam), and Esther the Wonder Pig (Morgan).
We're sponsored this week by Candid Co (https://www.candidco.com/MILL and use code MILL for $75 off), FabFitFun (https://www.fabfitfun.com and enter code MILL for $10 off your first box), and ZipRecruiter (https://wwwziprecruiter.com/millennial to try ZipRecruiter for FREE!). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

A new study conducted by GfK Consumer Life reveals that Gen Z-ers are less likely to “always want to be reachable” compared to Millennials.
How reachable do we want to be? The panel discusses the struggles of always being "on."
What impact has technology had on Gen Z, since they've never not known it? Will there be an anti-technology shift with this age group?
A fun new Twitter challenge emerges from the discussion.

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S5 Ep39: Pam Goes Dark, Instagram Removes Stalking Feed, Confessional Palooza Oct 15, 2019

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Pam has a bone to pick with PG&E over its planned blackouts that left hundreds of thousands without power for days.
Instagram's removed the Following tab, and now the #Millennial hosts can like dilfs_of_disneyland pics in peace.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie - did we really need this? Mixed reviews from the panel.
In light of the ongoing impeachment inquiry, we thought it would be a good opportunity to come clean. Step into the Confessional with us, children.
What would you do if your partner offered to pay off your student loan debt?
Does losing your temper with your children make you a bad parent? (No.)
Should you lock your pets out when it's time to get busy? Listeners are split.
When you're in a happily polyamorous relationship, how do you deal with judgments from others?
Why does one listener lie about his Gold Star Gay status?
One Confessional touches on an almost-hookup with an 18-year-old, which prompts a debate about what denotes an age-appropriate relationship.
In the age of DNA tests, should there be the ability to opt out of being shown who you're related to?
This week's feel-good recommendations: Pete Souza (Andrew), CBD Oil (Laura), and 'Wayward Son' by Rainbow Rowell.
We're sponsored this week by Joybird (https://www.joybird.com/MILLENNIAL25 for 25% off your first furniture order by using the code MILLENNIAL25), ThirdLove (https://www.thirdlove.com/MILLENNIAL for 15% off your new favorite bra), and Rothy's (https://www.rothys.com/mill to get the sustainable shoes you've been waiting for). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

Dealing with flaky friends is a drag, but could there be more going on than meets the eye?
We share experiences of being flaked on, and cases in which WE have flaked.
How do you confront that friend who always ghosts you?
When social anxiety is a factor, what is the best way to coax friends out of their shells?

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S5 Ep38: Forgetting Memories, Disney's Past, Social Media Privacy Oct 08, 2019

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None of us got shot at our viewings of “Joker” this weekend, so your regular #Millennial experience can resume uninterrupted!

We’re so glad to see the public has evolved from thinking Hillary Clinton’s pneumonia was a death sentence, to responding to Bernie Sanders’ heart attack by saying “get well soon, champ!” #progress
Laura provides the latest on impeachment: people are mostly ignoring subpoenas, because that’s normal, right?
There is now a second whistleblower, and Demented Donald is showing all signs of feeling the impeachment net tightening.
Disney+ is launching next month with a couple of notable exclusions: “Song of the South,” in addition to the “Dumbo” Jim Crow scene will not be viewable on the platform. How should Disney walk the line between acknowledging its racist history and demonstrating that these depictions are no longer reflective of who they are?
The Justice Department wants a backdoor into your Facebook and WhatsApp messages, and we have FEELINGS.
The chat leads us into our Filtered Messages inbox on Facebook, where we find that people have sent us some... interesting... communications.
Would you rather forget all your past memories and only be able to generate new ones, or hold onto your past memories and be unable to create new ones?
This week’s Surprise Bitch! victim is Morgan, who Andrew will be texting for therapy from here on out.
This week’s recommendations are pretty wholesome: the Hermann Whole Brain model (Laura), Trader Joe’s for all things pumpkin spice (Pam), and Pete Buttigieg’s book, “Shortest Way Home” (Andrew).
This episode of #Millennial is sponsored by Honey (automatically save money online), Away (use promo code MILL for $20 off a suitcase), and VistaPrint (use code MILL for free shipping!). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

Andrew has a personal update with a happy ending that can only live behind our paywall.
The BBC has determined that “Cather in the Rye” is no longer hip and in touch with the current adolescent population. This prompts us to look back on what literature and media we may have loved as young people that hasn’t aged well.
Should we as a culture be willing to abandon a story due to its being outdated?
Andrew has some strong thoughts about the future of casting in the Wizarding World.

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