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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, Trev

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 wit

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 t

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and (maybe) good inflation news? We look towards what we can expect from Democratic Senate and Republican House controlled chambers following last week's midterm elections. What does the Georgia Senate runoff mean for a Senate majority? Orange Julius announced his 2024 Presidential run during this recording, and we are gagging. Will Gen Z save American democracy? We're in their corner! What is "queerbaiting," and how are certain celebs and media using it to attract audiences? How can we tell if someone is queerbaiting? And when does it do more harm than good to call it out? Kit Connor of 'Heartstopper' fame was forced out of the closet due to excessive accusations of queerbaiting. Should there be limits on straight artists using queer themes in their work? Andrew (aka resident conservationist daddy) provides an update on the mega drought out West, and what those states are doing to become less dependent on the Colorado river. In addition to the ph

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real election talk! An unpleasant reality seems to be setting in for Republicans: while they will likely take control of the House, it seems to be a much smaller majority than expected. We cover our home states of California, Georgia, and Nevada: the heartbreak, the victories, and everything in between. Why does Laura have a freedom boner over ranked choice voting?? The economy and abortion were top areas of concern this cycle - what do these results tell us about public opinion? Is Trump being rejected at the ballot box? His endorsed midterm candidates are seeing mixed results. Gen Z saves the day: the newest voting-age generation turned out overwhelmingly for Democrats, and Maxwell Frost was the first Gen Zer elected to Congress! While the balance of Congressional control is still in question, Republicans ultimately underperformed. How will they react in 2024? Are we ready for the inevitable DeSantis/Trump boxing match? This week's recommendat

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real Tiktok class action lawsuits. After months of speculation, Elon Musk has officially purchased Twitter for $44 billion (which is way more than Twitter is worth). See what Nilay Patel, aka Andrew's new Leo Laporte, had to say on Elon's head scratching purchase of the social media platform. We share our concerns about the future of Twitter as small creators ourselves, and speculate over how likely major changes to Twitter's rules are to be. A big sticking point for Elon's imagined "town square" version of Twitter will be advertisers. No one's gonna want to advertise Christmas M&Ms next to the latest unregulated antisemitic Kanye meltdown. Will we leave Twitter? We share our red lines. Taylor Swift has also seen some backlash over her "Anti-Hero" music video, which featured some of the singer's "nightmare scenarios." The nightmare scenario that has caught everyone's attention? Taylor's scale weighing her as "fat." Although Swift has spoken about

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real shit talking phone scammers. Andrew provides a SPECIAL UPDATE on his recent COVID scare. Also, if you see a picture of his butt floating around online, please email millennialshow@gmail.com. Adidas has officially dropped Kanye West over his repeated vitriol towards the Jewish community - took 'em long enough! While we were on vacation a lot happened in the news! Liz Truss was outlasted by a head of lettuce, the UK gained a new Prime Minister, Trump was officially subpoenaed by the J6 Commission, and the student loan forgiveness application opened up. But because no good deed goes unpunished, a federal appeals court has put a pause on any forgiveness being issued because some salty Republican governors challenged Biden's loan forgiveness program. Instagram is supposedly working on a new feature that would allow users to add song to their profiles - 2005 called, MySpace Tom wants his business model back! We take a walk down memory lane and remi

We have a new sponsor who merge our two loves: Coffee and Pop Culture! Check out Expedition Roasters for delicious, pop culture-themed brews inspired by Harry Potter, Disney theme parks, Star Wars, and many more! Use code COFFEEGEEKS for 15% off! Don't forget that the #Millennial Adulting Planner is available for a limited time! Pledge to our Patreon at the BAE level by Thursday, October 20th to receive yours! BAE Patrons, make sure you fill out the form by October 20th! COVID gets close to Andrew and he enters a quarantine mode to stay safe. Will he successfully avoid the 'vid? Find out the exciting conclusion in two weeks! Meanwhile, Laura and Pam have their own COVID-related updates... #PrickMeDaddy Paramore has brought back their massively popular song "Misery Business" after they canceled any and all live performances two years ago. Was it right to bring it back... or cancel it in the first place? What songs truly haven't aged well? Andrew and Pam have thoughts on songs with "Fire" in the words by A

Welcome back to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk. Andrew does his best impression of Westeros to start the show off, commemorating the ridiculously dark lighting present in the latest episode of House of the Dragon. Don't forget to pledge at the $10 BAE level over on our Patreon by 10/20/22 to receive this year's #Millennial Adulting Planner! In light of Grammy Award winning West Coast rapper Coolio's death last week, we visit his legacy, learn more about how 'Gangsta's Paradise' earned its spot in the cultural zeitgeist, and reflect on rap's crucial influences on our culture. Speaking of 90's nostalgia, Andrew is getting bummed out with more and more dark details about our favorite kids shows coming to light. "I love you... you hate me...." did anyone else have threats of violence and ruthless rumors on their Barney bingo card? No matter your take on 90s nostalgia, we can all agree the sun baby from Teletubbies was and remains nightmare fuel. We're joined this week by listener N

We kick off the show this week with some TRY GUYS DRAMA. Pam is shook, Andrew is cackling, and Laura is clueless. We officially unveiled our 2022 Physical Gift for BAE level Patrons: The #Millennial Adulting Planner! It's here to keep you on track, getting in those hot girl walks, and staying up to date on the show! If you'd like to receive this gift, subscribe at the BAE level over at https://www.patreon.com/millennial by October 20th! What are the ethics involved with creating and consuming true crime media? With a recent Netflix release centered on infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, victims' families have been vocal about the damage of being forced to relive their trauma through the cultural zeitgeist. Do we need to keep rehashing the same traumatic stories again and again? As we inch closer to midterms, Laura has an important PSA: Think globally, act locally. Stories of US Governors transporting asylum seekers to other states, the Iranian government's violent crackdown on protests, and Italy's ne

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend marinated chicken recipes and real NyQuil usages. WTF? Is it time to get your new (and improved!) COVID booster? This CDC quiz can help you find out! Then, Laura comes clean about her last booster. Adnan Syed, whose story made international headlines thanks to Serial and Undisclosed Podcast, has been freed. Should we be concerned that cursive is being taught less and less in public schools? Does the panel write in cursive? (Do they write by hand at all?) What did we learn in school that isn't helping us today? What didn't we learn that we wish we had? A Confessional about Sexual Fluidity has us asking ourselves and our Patrons... have you ever been attracted to someone outside of your typical sexual orientation? Introducing 'Dark Brandon Watch': a new segment where we run through the latest coming out of the Biden Administration. Chloé looooves this week's tangible recommendations: 'The Patient' on FX (Andrew), Apple Cider Vinegar (Laura), and Sally Hanson d

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and ROYAL talk! UK-born, Canada-based BAE Patron and Conservation Biologist Megan joins us this episode to keep the stupid Americans on track when talking about Royal traditions and UK politics. Follow Megan over on Instagram @Write2Ride. What were our initial reactions to news of the Queen's death? To enhance today's discussion, we're replacing our regular swear word vocabulary with Shakespearean insults. Laura is very upset at the prospect of the Queen's Corgis going to bawdy, flap-mouthed pedo Prince Andrew. Honoring a long-held tradition, the royal beekeeper alerted Queen Elizabeth's bee colony of her passing.  Pam gives us the rundown of what to expect over the next couple of weeks before Queen Elizabeth is finally laid to rest, and we wonder if the UK public still finds the opulence and cost of the Royal family relevant. Megan gives us some insight into how the UK and various Commonwealth countries approach the bank holidays observed in light o

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and unprepared talk. Andrew's a coffee elite and wants YOU to try black coffee for a week. We're all enjoying Marvel's 'She-Hulk,' but the character design is leaving something to be desired. A listener asks Pam and Laura what they think of the posthumously released Selena album 'Moonchild Mixes'? Can we see ourselves enjoying posthumous releases, or even hologram performances of musicians who have passed? Some stars are getting ahead of the game by holograming themselves and producing biopics while they're still alive. While we're still alive, we talk about who we'd cast to play our fellow #Millennial hosts, and everyone understands the assignment somewhat differently... WaPo reported on the most regretted college majors, and as millennials, we feel (kinda) attacked (but they're not totally wrong). Do we think the heavy emphasis on STEM fields might create an overcorrection in the long-term? When considering a field of study, earning potential is

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and CORN talk! Corn kid is precious and must be protected at all costs. We're pleasantly surprised by how much the Biden-Harris student debt relief plan includes, and how many people are seeing significant or complete loan cancellation. Also, we have GREAT news about interest! Listeners sound off about what they'll be able to do when their student debt is canceled, and we celebrate the newly unveiled IDR plan effectively canceling interest. PSA: You'll still need to apply for the debt relief by 12/31. Don't worry, we'll issue lots of reminders! The White House Twitter account sees a sudden tone shift, endearing the account to tens of thousands of users. As midterms loom, so too does "Dark Brandon." What is Quiet Quitting? How do we establish a balance between work life and LIFE? This new trend can refer to scaling back to the bare minimum work required, not centering our lives around work, or letting go of doing additional work without additional

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of PRETEND adulting and real talk. Are we still on the Be Real train? Instagram is clearly getting on board. Amid news that Biden will be (finally) announcing his student loan forgiveness solution, the panel has thoughts... BREAKING NEWS: Andrew is committing to the highly anticipated 'Game of Thrones' and 'Lord of the Rings' spinoff series. #iconic Is this the make or break moment for major fandom spinoff series? Related to 'Game of Thrones', a listener asks 'AITA if I don't go to my friend's GoT themed wedding?' Andrew surprises Laura and Pam by asking them to read in High Valyrian on air in honor of our 'Thrones' conversation. Demi Lovato's latest single '29' has gone viral, prompting more conversations about the cultural shift in perceptions around large age gaps in relationships. As active members of fandom, we speak about the large age gaps in some of our own friendships "back in the day," and whether we think we would approach them differently now. Our listener

We're joined by #Millennial’s social media manager, Chloé, and friend of the show Christine Riccio for a big discussion on social media! Christine is a published author (check out her books Again, But Better and Better Together!)-- but she’s also been creating content on YouTube, Instagram, and more for years. This week’s show is dedicated to unpacking Instagram’s plight to compete with TikTok’s growing popularity. If you’ve found yourself frustrated by the changes being made over on Instagram, you aren't alone! Following a slew of backlash, the platform is promising to walk back some of the changes they’ve made to mimic TikTok. Andrew and Pam's minds are blown when they learn that you can actually hide all suggested posts on Instagram. Andrew and Pam lament over how frustrating it is to see so many suggested posts on their feeds. Meanwhile, Christine and Chloé walk us through how these new changes end up hurting small creators. We discuss the pressure creators feel to adapt to the ever-changing landsca

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and FUN talk! We're joined this week by Yvonne Gonzales (aka @OldMythos on TikTok) who is a PhD candidate at USC. They join us to share how fan fiction can and should be studied as literature, and also dive in on the latest drama between Netflix and The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical. Where did songwriting partners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear cross a line with their musical? Likely when they started monetizing it.  Should other fan creators worry about copyright lawsuits? Andrew asks some questions "for a friend" who happens to run a popular literary themed podcast. In some good news, we have a tasty meal in store for this week's Clusterfuck YEAH 2022 updates. Alex Jones and the tale of incompetent legal representation, Donald Trump and the FBI raid of his "big, beautiful home", and Kansas' surprisingly high voter turnout in a primary to block further abortion restrictions.  Will anything come of this FBI raid and release of Trump's taxes? Be patient

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of fake adulting and real breaking your soul! Despite the latest news about Lizzo opting to remove an ableist slur from her latest album, Queen Bey find herself in a similar position with her new album. Updated booster shots coming to an Apple store near you! (Jk, please don't spread misinfo.) Andrew v Laura: who will hold out longest in the battle of the covid super dodgers? WTF Internet News is here to unearth why an op-ed would posit that 'The Office' is a work setting we should aspire to, the infamous TikTok 'pink sauce,' and how a Polish Institute decided that domesticated cats are an invasive alien species. Hulu and Disney were in hot water recently over Hulu's refusal to air political ads about controversial topics like gun reform and abortion access. Disney has certainly had no problem taking political sides in the past... until it become brand damaging for them to do so. While Disney and Hulu have changed course, we wonder how politicians can meaningfully hope

Welcome back to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and BeReal talk. Friend of the show and fellow podcaster Eric joins us this week! Do we actually want our friends to know what mundane things we're up to? A new report from Rolling Stone claims that bots, and perhaps even Zach Snyder himself, may have played a role in the social media push for the release of The Snyder Cut of 'Justice League.' Do we worry about bots when participating in social media movements? On a related note, the vast majority of teens do not trust news coming from TikTok. Huzzah! On the other hand, there is a ton of misleading information coming out of TikTok. How did teens learn to be skeptical of their social platform but Boomers still treat Facebook articles like the gospel?! While Biden and Trump are the obvious frontrunners for 2024 (for now), both are lagging in the polls among their own supporters. Should Joe Biden run in 2024? The panel has some split opinions. Would implementing an upper age limit as a qualifier

Because 9% inflation isn't enough, BMW has announced subscription services for heated seats. We may never be able to afford a BMW, but we're here to share some money saving tips and tricks that might help you save some money right now. Don't sleep on Amazon's used section, Honey, open box policies, or floor models y'all! We also recommend checking Progressive Shopper if you're interested in where brands' political donations go, as well as opting for generic brands when possible. Patrons also sound off with their money-saving hacks: eating less meat, price matching, and checking for rebates with your utility companies are all quick and easy ways to save some cash. After last week's discussion about these amazing deep space photos NASA released, listener Aimee joins us for further discussion. She is a PhD student in Astrophysics, and is here to help Andrew get excited about space! Aimee dispels a few common misconceptions: black holes don't suck things in like a vacuum cleaner, and the tax cost for scient