Episodes

  • How Millennials Are Hacking Their Way Through Economy Concerns

    How Millennials Are Hacking Their Way Through Economy Concerns
    Apr 9 2025
    Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast On this week's episode: in a plot twist we all saw coming, Trump's tariffs are hurting markets globally, and we're all crying into our retirement accounts. We cover a range of feedback topics from listeners, including a professor's take on ChatGPT, an inspiring fitness journey through consistency, and a dire warning from a true crime junkie that Andrew is setting himself up to be the subject of a Dateline Special. We're also talking the state of the economy and how all of this market volatility is continuing to affect prices of everyday goods and services. Later, A recent Reddit thread inspires us to dig in on what tactics millennials are exercising in order to stretch our budgets while the market crashes out (just like our mental health lmao). Some are leaning into the age-old tradition of moving in with family (they don't call us the boomerang generation for nothing), having roommates, and cutting or splitting subscriptions. Others have turned to unorthodox means, like starting hemp companies to buy products in bulk to sell. As always, don't sleep on this week's recommendations: Support your local record store on Record Store Day this Saturday 4/12 (Pam), 'Mid-Century Modern' on Hulu (Andrew), and checking out our coverage of 'The Last of Us' on What the Hype?! ahead of the season two premiere (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark: Follow up on tea that Andrew can only share in our podcasting safe space. Plus, we're talking about the viral "Group Chat" skit series happening on TikTok, which makes us reminisce on our own group chat drama. And don't we all have that friend who can't go anywhere without their significant other? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • What Makes People Happy, According to 2025's World Happiness Report

    What Makes People Happy, According to 2025's World Happiness Report
    Apr 2 2025
    This week, we’re tackling some wild stats—like how 46% of Gen Z would choose to be "severed" to avoid experiencing their workday (as inspired by Apple TV's Severance). We're also looking at the World Happiness Report where Finland is still the happiest (obviously), and the U.S. is now chilling at 24th place even though the current admin would have us believe we're #1. Since happiness is impacted by lacking social connections and eating too many meals alone, we chat about how the emphasis on solo travel and dining in recent years may be contributing to the loneliness epidemic. Another important way to boost happiness? Getting real about moving your body! We share our own experiences, whether we’re crushing it at home or the gym, and what some of our biggest challenges for consistency are. We also talk being intimidated by going to the gym, and we have some good news: it’s not all gym bros and sexy LA-types there, and fitness is for every BODY! And as always, we've got all the best recs for y'all: Don't sleep on your local community center gym (Pam), Meetup groups for dining, (Andrew), and Fitness Blender for free work out routines (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark, Andrew spills some tea he's been sitting on for a hot minute that we can only discuss behind the paywall. Pam and Laura offer some helpful (and maybe a little toxic) suggestions, but Andrew is PROTECTING HIS PEACE thank you very much! Head on over to our Patreon to listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • How Normies Are Using AI To Improve Their Life, From Recipes to Writing Books

    How Normies Are Using AI To Improve Their Life, From Recipes to Writing Books
    Mar 26 2025
    Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast On this week's episode, we're continuing to monitor Trump's first 100 days in office. This week's news? A journalist accidentally got added to a non-secure group chat where senior administration officials were casually planning an attack on Yemen, the FBI is investigating Tesla vandalism as potential domestic terrorism, and the implications of Columbia University capitulating to the Trump administration's demands for federal funding. The episode also explores the environmental and ethical concerns surrounding AI tools like ChatGPT, with listeners sharing their personal experiences and the ways they use AI in their everyday lives. We debate the environmental cost of AI and its growing presence in our daily activities, with some listeners expressing concerns while others highlight its usefulness for tasks like creating educational resources or helping with data analysis. This week's recommendations: 'Sunrise on the Reaping' audiobook (Pam), 'The Traitors' (Andrew), and season 2 of 'Severance' (Laura). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Relationship Coach Kim Polinder Shares the Most Common Couple Issues and How to Solve Them

    Relationship Coach Kim Polinder Shares the Most Common Couple Issues and How to Solve Them
    Mar 19 2025
    Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast This week, we're continuing to look at Trump's first 100 days - are we really only halfway through? We wonder if we're on the brink of another dramatic TikTok ban, and if Trump is having his "Daddy I can change him!" moment with his main squeeze Vladimir Putin. We're also joined by relationship coach Kim Polinder, who shares insights on relationship dynamics and the most common conflicts faced by couples. Kim gives a number of great insights, and emphasizes better frameworks for couples to use to navigate conflict and address resentments rather than letting them stack up. Kim also helps us understand our own attachment styles (we've got some avoidants on this panel, is anyone shocked?). We also discuss the role politics and family can play in relationship conflicts, and whether all the buzz-worthy relationship advice on social media is helpful or not. And in this week's edition of After Dark: Part 2 of our red flags discussion. What red flags have we seen in relationships, and what red flags are our friends navigating right now? Sorry yo, but if your new SO is spending a lot of time with an ex, that is a big red flag! If we notice red flags with new people our friends are dating, when does it reach the point where something needs to be said? Want to learn more about Kim Polinder? Check out her website and follow her on Instagram, and see her coaching group on YouTube. This week's recommendations are pretty on brand for our hosts: Touch Grass app (Andrew), Azazie (Pam), and Straight Arrow News (Laura). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Staying Positive In The Face of Financial Woes (Listener Mailbag)

    Staying Positive In The Face of Financial Woes (Listener Mailbag)
    Mar 12 2025
    Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast On Today's Episode: Is Laura going to wait till the last minute to file taxes again this year? It's a listener feedback episode this week, but first, y'all know we're gonna continue covering the dumpster fire that is Trump's first 100 days in office (the sequel). Tariffs on, tariffs off, and the stock market came crumbling down. SO MUCH WINNING! We're continuing to hear from federal workers, and those whose work is federally funded. Y'all are the real heroes! Keep whistleblowing! ChatGPT isn't just coming in handy for technical work, creatives (like us!) are using it to help simplify our work. Andrew, or as he is otherwise known, Andrea is a total flake. Positivity in the face of financial woes, and the importance of reading the room when talking about finances in mixed company. We've got your ears, eyes, and belly covered with this week's recommendations: Lady Gaga's "Mayhem" (Pam), Too Good to Go (Andrew), and "Common Side Effects" on Adult Swim/MAX. And in this week's installment of After Dark: We talk a lot about other peoples' red flags, but today we're putting ourselves in the hot seat and coming clean about the less perfect sides of ourselves... "Yeah you definitely do that, +1." NOBODY'S PERFECT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Buy It Nice or Buy It Twice; Top Coffee Chains Finally Bend to Consumer Pressure

    Buy It Nice or Buy It Twice; Top Coffee Chains Finally Bend to Consumer Pressure
    Mar 5 2025
    Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast On Today's Episode: In this week's First 100 Days Segment we are SMHing, OMGing, LOLing, and YAYing. Trump decides that America will lead from behind and will also increase the prices of everyday goods for Americans. Make America Expensive Again! There's bad news everywhere, and Republican Representatives can't handle the heat: They're no longer hosting in-person town halls because their constituents feel betrayed. Oops! In the Good News department, Dunkin and four other coffee chains have decided to no longer charge extra for dairy alternatives; a move that is surely inspired by consumers being FED UP with higher prices. Yay! In light of tariffs, Americans are stocking up on supplies. We look at what our fellow citizens are hoarding like coffee, avocados, olive oil, and maple syrup (Eh!), and if we're following in their footsteps. Speaking of trying to save money, the Buy it Nice or Buy it Twice trend has people trying to invest in better quality products rather than buying the same crappy products again and again. We look at how we've invested in ourselves in recent years, and share suggestions for listeners on how they can ultimately save money by buying right the first time! Recommendations: The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop (Pam) and Lady Gaga's upcoming album MAYHEM (Andrew, obviously). And this week, in After Dark: You've heard of MuggleSuck, but what sucks about being a podcaster? As grateful as we are, it's time to reveal the crappy side of podcasting. How your passions become less fun when you have to podcast about them. Andrew and Pam are doing something today they wish they got to do every week. What are the things that long-time podcasters really SHOULD know how to do by now, but continue to need their hands held? We swear though, we love this role!! Don't @ us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Amazon Spooks eBook Readers; Do Service Workers Actually See Those Credit Card Tips?

    Amazon Spooks eBook Readers; Do Service Workers Actually See Those Credit Card Tips?
    Feb 26 2025
    Support #Millennial! Pledge on Patreon and receive lots of perks: https://patreon.com/millennial Visit our merch store: https://shop.millennialshow.com Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@millennialpodcast On Today's Episode: Listener feedback clarifies "TDS," and someone close to the National Parks writes in about what's happening behind the scenes. Sorry, we're not even halfway there: Trump's first 100 days continued. Germany swung right in their recent elections, but to Elon's chagrin, they didn't go far right. A win is a win. Is this really the right time for Trump to be rushing Boeing on building his new fleet of air force 1 planes? : Federal employees continue to be barraged by layoffs and misleading, confusing information from DOGE. Amazon is removing the Kindle backup feature, and readers are concerned about being able to access ebooks they paid for in the future should Amazon discontinue them. Are we right to be concerned that the tech industry might be used to drive further censorship and misinformation? It was recently revealed that some Subway franchise owners were pocketing tips left in the infamous "tip screen" rather than giving them to Subway workers. We do a check in on the current state of tipping culture - does it feel like more industries are adding tip screens for every transaction? This week's recommendations are to donate gently used pet supplies to your local humane society (Pam), the Screens app to seamlessly control your Mac from your mobile device (Andrew), and doing a spring audit of your wardrobe + donating gently used items to your local Goodwill (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark: Would you be comfortable if a developer was building a crematorium in your community? We share laughs and gaffs from community and HOA meetings we've been part of recently. Andrew is the HOA Zaddy... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Cheap Beyoncé Tickets + Europe = A Blissful Summer

    Cheap Beyoncé Tickets + Europe = A Blissful Summer
    Feb 19 2025
    Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk! We welcome all listener feedback and engagement, even from listeners who confuse us with The Daily Show (aww we're flattered!). If we don't talk about Trump's first 100 days on the pod, did any of it actually happen? Are you a government employee who wants to anonymously share your experience working during this shit show of a time? Email us or submit via the Confessional, and we'll share your experience (but keep your identity secret shhh). DON'T BE FOOLED: Trump isn't going to cut your taxes. He's just diverting your tax dollars to his rich friends in the form of tax breaks. With rising prices, are we pickier about the kinds of events we attend? It feels like a night out to a concert can easily cost over $100, and that's after the cost of the tickets! Wait, why are bigger artists' shows seemingly more affordable abroad? And is it ethical for Americans to travel to counties with fewer tour dates to take advantage of cheaper tickets? What additional perks would we like to justify stadium concert ticket costs? Because time is a flat circle, we want physical tickets commemorating the evening. This week's recommendations are helpful and entertaining: SpotHero for event parking (Pam), ThriftBooks.com (Andrew), and 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' on Disney+ (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark: Do millennials really not throw house parties anymore? How has the house party evolved for our generation? If a friend isn't comfortable hosting gatherings but other friends in the group are, what is the best way to handle hosting responsibilities and reciprocity? Our messiest house party stories... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins