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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 Ep27: Marvel's Phase 4, Lion King Reactions, Backpacking Through Europe Jul 23, 2019

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This week’s #Millennial has a little bit of everything: politics, adventure, data, and getting some booty in Budapest!
BAE Supporter Jemima joins us from her current location in Kosovo, and later in the episode talks working for BuzzFeed, her European backpacking adventure through 40 cities and 10 countries, and the importance of solo travel in one's life.
Shut up and take our money: Marvel unveiled some of its Phase 4 plans at San Diego Comic Con, and revealed that the MCU is expanding to include TV shows exclusive to Disney+.
While we’re on the Disney train, we talk Lion King and the challenges of doing realistic imaginings of talking animal movies. Simba, y u no emote?!
The Number returns this week with data that confirms the ONE thing U.S. Americans agree on regardless of political affiliation: social media sucks.
In the Mailbag, we hear from someone else who recalls inappropriate student/teacher relationships. #cringe
Surprise Bitch! takes us to Puerto Rico this week, where listener Jonathan fills us in on the latest regarding Puerto Rican Governor Roselló and the protests calling for his resignation.
In the recommendations corner, we have Downtown Abbey (Andrew), “What Would Skeletor Do?” (Laura), and Camomile Cleansing Butter from The Body Shop (Jemima).
This week’s episode is sponsored by BioClarity (for 40% off a skincare routine and 15% off everything else on their site), Rothy’s ( get your new favorite pair of flats), and Care/Of (enter code MILL for 25% off your first order). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!
To follow Jemima on her Journey around the world, check out her YouTube channel

And in this week’s installment of After Dark:

Pew Research Center has a new Political Typology quiz out. Are we Solid Liberals? Disaffected Democrats? Take the quiz and compare your results with us
We dive into what this data means for 2020, and what work we think the Democratic Party needs to be doing to appeal to moderate voters.
Most of us understand restaurant tipping culture, but a New York Times report reveals that many of us are shit tippers with food delivery services. Andrew learns his Chipotle has probably been spit in many times.

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S5 Ep26: Comic-Con Experiences, Smoking on Netflix, Cheating Confession Jul 16, 2019

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#Millennial is back after a nice staycation to deliver some coverage on our favorite fandoms and… toilet talk?
In this week’s Mailbag, we cover a teacher sexual assault case, feedback on pyramid schemes, and a confessional in which the confessee admits to cheating.
It’s Con season, and we’re here to chat about SDCC, Atlanta Comic Con, Harry Potter conventions, and more.
With this comes a special greeting from the one and only Invader Zim!
Netflix is cutting back on scenes depicting smoking in series rated TV-14 or below after the Truth Initiative revealed that Netflix has nearly tripled moments of tobacco use in the last year.
When does limiting tobacco use stand in the way of artistic expression? Who is more impressionable when it comes to tobacco use and why?
WTF News is back (YAAAAY!) and first we have an update on a former WTF News story in which a woman “married” a pirate’s ghost. Spoiler: They’re now divorced.
How many of us will be storming Area 51? Remember, they can’t stop all of us! #TheTruthIsOutThere
This week’s recommendations get a little spicy when Andrew calls Laura out for delivering a cop-out rec. But we’ve also got good stuff for you -the new Queer Eye season (Andrew), Redd’s Pineapple Ale (Laura), Veronica Mars (Pam), and HBO’s Euphoria (Pat).
This week’s episode is sponsored by ZipRecruiter - head over to ZipRecruiter.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 woman is facing possible felony charges after videoing herself completing the “Ice Cream Challenge,” in which one quickly licks the contents of an ice cream container and quickly returns it to a store freezer.
What compels people to participate in these internet challenges? Many of them are physically dangerous and carry serious legal repercussions.
We confess the dumb “challenges” we participated in BEFORE the internet. Judge us.

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S5 Ep25: LuLaRoe Pyramid Scheme, Taylor Swift Drama, Twitter to Hide Bullying Jul 02, 2019

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Forgot the names of all 23 Democratic candidates? Don’t worry, we did too.
The hosts reveal the disgusting bodies of water they’ve dropped their phones in AND THEN CONTINUED USING THEM.
We highlight a few of this summer’s SCOTUS rulings: Flowers v Mississippi, Dept. of Commerce v New York, and Rucho v Common Cause.
Mueller will testify on July 17th, and there are mixed interpretations amongst the hosts about how effective his testimony will be.
Remember those ugly ass LuLaRoe leggings your friend from college was selling on Facebook a couple of years ago? Surprise surprise, it was a pyramid scheme. Why are people still falling for these?
We cover the latest Taylor Swift drama, and talk about what it means for her to have the entire body of her life’s work owned by someone who bullied her for years.
Twitter is finally (sort of) enforcing its Terms of Use, and we’re looking forward to seeing that “big, beautiful” grey wall blocking all of Trump’s tweets.
The quarterly numbers are coming in, and Q2 is looking great for Buttigieg with $24.8 million raised.
Surprise Bitch! caller Anisha is moving from Manhattan to Brooklyn like all the other cool kids, and this inspires some NYC reminiscence from the panel.
In this week’s recommendations, we have vibration absorption pads for your vibrating appliances (Andrew), ThredUP for gently used, second-hand clothing (Laura), and One Day At A Time in honor of it being saved by Pop TV (Pam).

And in this week’s installment of After Dark:

We had some additional news stories we really wanted to dive into!
But first, Andrew reveals the salacious tale behind this week’s show recommendation.
Andrew shares another rage of the week, this time directed at Netflix for literally spoiling the entire third season of Stranger Things.
The birther movement is unfortunately alive and well, and now it’s coming for Kamala Harris.
Star Wars fans are getting thirsty: Disney’s big problem with fans stealing items from the Galaxy’s Edge attraction.

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S5 Ep24: #5x24: Goodbye Suckabee, America's Concentration Camps, E3 Highlights Jun 25, 2019

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Got executive whiplash over the US and Iran’s ‘will they or won’t they?’ dance? Tune into the latest #Millennial for relief.
Do all the Toys die at the end of Toy Story 4? Andrew and Pam leave Laura and Marc fearing the worst.
Goodbye Suckabee: Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes her final #Millennial appearance, complete with objects in mouth.
There are literal concentration camps in this country, and Republicans are using these migrants’ suffering as a bargaining chip on immigration.
Netflix dropped its season 3 “Stranger Things” trailer, and it’s back and more 80s fabulous than ever!
#Millennial gaming correspondent Marc fills us in on this year’s E3 announcements, and the rest of the panel weighs in on which games they’re excited for and why.
Start your summer out right with this week’s recommendations: Spindrift and ABC’s summer game shows (Andrew), Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled (Laura), stretching before moving heavy furniture (Pam), and Watch Dogs 2 (Marc).
This week’s show is sponsored by Rothy’s (https://www.rothys.com/mill to get your new favorite flats) and FabFitFun (https://www.fabfitfun.com and enter code MILL for $10 off your first box). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

We officially resurrect WTF News from its grave of obscurity, and #Millennial Patrons are the first to hear its revival!
From a tough-as-nails Russian man to an inflatable-inclined Florida man, there are plenty of stories to make you ‘lol’ and also ‘wtf.’
This naturally evolves into a conversation about WTF stories we’ve personally lived through: dog barf, pervy gym coaches, and more.

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S5 Ep23: #5x23: Hunger Games Prequel, Modern Libraries, Daddy Data Jun 18, 2019

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Already got Democratic debate hangover? #Millennial is here to commiserate your feelings of exhaustion with the US’s campaign process.
Is Taylor Swift’s “You need to calm down” this summer’s gay anthem?
We place bets on which of the Democratic debates will be worth watching.
The Trump campaign has fired several of its own internal pollsters because facts.
Our $10 Patreon tier (formerly known as Facebook Official) has gotten a re-brand to BAE. BAE can mean whatever you want it to mean!
In this week’s mailbag, we dive into the need for colorblind casting, online advertising, and more insight on reasons for going vegan.
We’re joined this week by our BAE supporter Graham, who fills us in on his upcoming true crime novel about the 1984 murder of Jeffrey Heagerty. Check it out and pre-order here!
In the news, we go over some data about American dads in light of Father’s Day, theorize what the Hunger Games prequel could be about, and heavily judge Gaten Matarazzo’s new Netflix show “Prank Encounters,” which seeks to make unsuspecting jobseekers think they’ve landed a gig, only to pull the rug out from under them.
We’ve got a variety of recommendations for you this week, starting with HBO’s Big Little Lies (Andrew), Costa Rica’s 1820 coffee (Laura), Spindrift sparking water (Pam), and Bibliotech, a book about why libraries matter in the age of Google (Graham).
This week’s episode is sponsored by Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com and enter code MILL to get your first week of therapy free) and ThirdLove (https://www.thirdlove.com/millennial for 15% off your first purchase). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

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

The culture of oversharing. What is it, why do people do it, and have we ever been guilty?
Oversharing can come in the form of TMI, exaggerating, excessive judginess, and more.
Laura puts on her valley-girl voice to make fun of some overshares she experienced at dinner the other night.
When are some times when oversharing might come in handy?
We learn that Andrew is the most humble among us, and somehow end up talking about the oversharing habits of our favorite King of Clickbait.

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S5 Ep22: #5x22: Obama Podcast, Impeachment, and Justin Bieber's fight Jun 12, 2019

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•We’re Andrew-less this week, but we won Pat in the divorce, so the show must go on.
•Trump making the OG colonizers cringe at our reputation, Pam’s neighbors bring unwanted guests, and Pat reveals how to get your hair done for free AND (maybe) pick up a modeling gig at the same time.
•We cover a variety of feedback in this week’s Mailbag: more examples of phone scams, media depictions of the Middle East, and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
•Barack and Michelle (AKA: America’s Mom and Dad) are taking after us and getting into podcasting. We couldn’t be more proud!
•Pew Research is at it again, trying to provide us with reliable data to draw reasonable conclusions. This week, we consider their data regarding 2020 voting demographics.
•Laura makes a case for impeachment.
•Justin Bieber… challenged Tom Cruise to a fight We don’t even know what to make of this.
•As always, we wrap with some recommendations we think will make life just that much better. Overtone conditioner for touching up fashion hair colors (Laura), Pet Food Express’ self-service pet wash (Pam), and shredding chicken using a Kitchenaid mixer (Pat).
•This week’s episode is sponsored by bioClarity (https://www.bioclarity.com and enter code MIL at checkout for 40% off a skin routine and 15% off everything else on their site) and Brooklinen (https://www.brooklinen.com and enter promo code MILL for 10% off and free shipping). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!
And in this week’s installment of After Dark:
•It’s an Ask Us Anything edition! Ever wanted to know what weird thoughts and shit run through our heads? This is how to find out.
•What things do we regret saying on the internet and broadcasting to thousands of people?
•When in our lives have we experienced FOMO? Why?
•What media do we still love, even if it hasn’t aged well?
•What topics are the toughest to cover on #Millennial?

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#5x21: Passive-Aggressive Roommates, Everest Solutions, The End of Robocalls and iTunes Jun 04, 2019

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We return from Memorial Day to find our entire panel has officially entered our 30s. Happy birthday, Andrew!
What did we do over the break? Andrew honky tonked, Pam low-key went to Italy, and Laura got microderm and has a soft-as-a-baby’s-ass face now.
The Mailbag is back, and we give advice about dealing with passive-aggressive roomies, get advice from a 12-year-old English free running boi, empathize with the terror of a workplace shooting threat, and hear feedback from a listener after our baby name discussion a couple of weeks ago.
In the news: Hollywood is threatening to pull out of Georgia if its new draconian abortion bill passes, the US Senate passes a law to cut down on robocalls, iTunes is soon to meet its maker, and a record number of climbers have died scaling Mt. Everest this season.
Should Democrats appear on FOX News? The panel discusses and theorizes that perhaps there is a strategy at play here.
This one’s for you, Scott! Our host recommendations are definitely gonna make you go looking for dimmable light switches (Andrew), get your smooth face on with microdermabrasion (Laura), and tune into Netflix’s “When They See Us” (Pam).
This week’s episode is sponsored by Rothy’s (https://www.rothys.com/mill), FabFitFun (https://www.fabfitfun.com and enter code MILL to get $10 off your first box), and The New Yorker (https://www.newyorker.com/MILLENNIAL to get 12 weeks of The New Yorker for $6 plus an exclusive tote bag). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week’s installment of After Dark:

MuggleSuck is back!
Our old boss is trying to rebrand himself as a Twitter Philosopher. (Wait, is he actually a boss if he didn’t pay us?)
We analyze his nuggets of wisdom, such as “when you go into the DMV you’re just a number” and “overestimate your success to attract investors.” Next he’ll be telling us not to ask what our country can do for us, but what we can do for… you know the rest.
We make a reveal about a parody account from long ago.

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#5x20: Adversity Scores, BatPatz, Moving More May 21, 2019

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It’s Andrew’s 30th eve here on #Millennial - we’re so glad he joined us for the final days of his youth!
We kick the episode off with Surprise Bitch! and listener Irwin plays a fun game with us: can we name all 23 Democratic candidates for President?
Preview of the game: “The other old white man whose name I’m forgetting.”
Since we’ll be off for Memorial Day, we hit a number of messages from the mailbag: first kisses, eating disorders, Sonic the hedgehog, heartbeat bills, sexism in athletics, and veganism.
The College Board, the non-profit that administers the SAT, has announced a new score to be used alongside the traditional scoring method: The Adversity Score. Aimed at leveling the college admissions playing field, there are pros and cons to this new unit of measurement.
Pam reminds us that Robert Pattinson could be the new Batman and the internet is shook. Laura says give him a chance!
Studies show it is possible to see health and weight loss results simply by inserting small changes into your daily activity. Andrew shares some personal anecdotes and the ladies make small goals.
How many calories do you burn from sex? Depends if you’re a top or bottom.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com and use code MILL to get your first week of therapy free), Cove (https://www.withcove.com/MILL to get your doctor consultation and first month of treatment for just $30), and FabFitFun (https://www.fabfitfun.com and use promo code MILL for $10 off your first box). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week’s installment of After Dark:

The EPA has approved antibiotic pesticides (bactericides) for mass use on the country’s orange groves to fight a bacteria that is hampering citrus growth. The FDA and CDC have warned that doing so could create drug-resistant superbugs in humans.
Uber has introduced a slew of new ride preference features, including “quiet mode.” Is it possible to toggle this on if your driver becomes annoying partway through a ride?
If you’re bougie AF you can also opt for the following features: consistent vehicle quality, extended pickup period, luggage assistance, and temperature control.
What is the optimal smell for an Uber? A happy balance between “pine tree freshener massacre” and “smells like a fart.”

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#5x19: GOT Baby Names(?!), Ranking World Issues, Organic Foods Exposed May 14, 2019

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We kick off this week’s episode by reviewing Detective Pikachu and Long Shot, and bitching about Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 5. We then quickly transition to prank calling Andrew’s scammer.
In NOT NORMAL News, Trump thinks he should get an extension on his abysmal first term, and Lindsey Graham supplies the excellent judicial advice of ignoring a subpoena.
AP Choice has us considering whether we’d adopt a plant-based diet, heartbeat bills, and how to remove our data from Google.
During Surprise Bitch! we play a game that’s trending online with listener Danielle. Good luck with those highlights, girl!
Think of your daughters before naming them Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lady of the Seven Kingdoms and Protector of the Realm, Lady of Dragonstone, Queen of Meereen, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, the Unburnt, Breaker of Chains, and Mother of Dragons.
The Intergovernmental Panel on climate change completed a study that examined attitudes towards perceptions of international threats in 26 countries.
If we enter the next ice age, will lenders track down our iced corpses demanding repayment? Probably.
Farmer Pat is back to tell us about another food marketing scheme: organic foods.
Organic produce is no better or worse than conventional produce, but organic meats have been found to have higher levels of trans-fats.
In recommendations, we reveal our age. RIP.
This week’s episode is sponsored by BioClarity (https://www.bioclarity.com and enter code MIL for 40% off skincare routines and 15% off everything else on their site) and Myro (https://www.mymyro.com/mill and enter code mill for 50% off your first order and to get started for just $5). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week’s installment of After Dark:

We provide an in-depth, spoiler-ridden review of Game of Thrones, Season 8 Episode 5.
Which parts of the episode did we find most frustrating? We cover the frustration seen online in response to what many perceive as a rushed ending.
What other shows have started out strong and ended weak?
Do fans expect too much, and are we spoiled to expect anything more than what we’ve been given?

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#5x18: Andrew gets scammed, Sonic gets creepy, Right-Wing populism rises in Europe May 07, 2019

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Need a pick-me-up after the latest Game of Thrones? We can make you laugh through the pain!
Andrew reveals he’s been the victim of a financial scam, and Laura immediately begins plotting ways to burn the scammer’s life down.
In dysfunctional democracy news, Robert Mueller calls out Attorney General Bill Barr for mischaracterizing the findings of the Mueller Report. You don’t say?!
Are we hypocrites when it comes to Amazon? Yes. Will we continue ordering from them? Also yes.
A new confessional has us wondering how a long-distance Dallas-Singapore relationship might work.
Sonic the Hedgehog’s CG look in the upcoming film adaption has us shook (not in the good way).
Youtube singer ~Alex~ Austin Jones was sentenced to 10 years in prison for being a fucking pervert. At least he doesn’t need instruments to sing a capella behind bars?
Facebook Official Patron and official Norwegian correspondent Amalie joins us to talk right-wing populism in Europe. To what extent have the US and UK influenced this shift? Why do people have such short memories for fascism? All this and more in this in-depth discussion, which sheds light on international perspectives.
This week’s episode is sponsored by Harry’s (https://www.harrys.com/mill to get your $13 value trial set) and HoneyBook (https://www.HoneyBook.com and use promo code MILL to get 50% off your first year). Support #Millennial by supporting our sponsors!

And in this week’s installment of After Dark:

We hear a lot about the student debt crisis and climate change, but what are the issues facing our generation we’d like to see more coverage of?
Many baby boomers are not prepared for retirement, and experts suggest their millennial children will be footing the bill to subsidize their twilight years.
To top it off, 66% of millennials have not begun saving for retirement. What are we doing (or not doing) to prepare?
Is this financial uncertainty linked to increasing rates of depression amongst millennials? Our Lexapro says, “yes.”

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