Hot Thrifting Summer, AI Replaces Laura's Old Job

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 Please don't panic buy: we’re tracking the incoming economic storm sparked by the latest tariffs on Chinese goods. When EXACTLY will prices increase and availability drop? We have new reporting that reveals the timeline. If store shelves still look full for now, that’s because products are still making their slow journey across the Pacific—but the ripple effects are just beginning. We also feature a ton of great listener feedback this week, from a slew of Confessionals (#tellusyoursecrets), to follow ups on our recent fitness and "mini retirement" conversations on the show. And you know we'd never leave you without recommendations: Figo pet insurance (Andrew) and the latest season of 'Black Mirror' on Netflix (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark, we opened up the floor to Patrons to ask us their most burning questions about MuggleSuck, being child-free by choice, as well as some personal anecdotes that we can only share behind the paywall... Want to tune in? Support us over at Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Andrew’s neighborhood just got a little gayer—and the HOA sleuth are already at work. Turns out if you buy a house five doors down, our resident HOA Dad will find your wedding video before you’ve unpacked your dishes. Also on tap: We’re officially at Day 100 of The Celebrity President, and the numbers are in—spoiler: it’s giving low energy, low approval, high chaos. We break down executive orders, firings, lawsuits, and… #neverforget 1 dead Pope? Over in Vegas, we're reporting on rumors of ICE stalling new home construction, and we dive into how tariffs might wreck your kid’s Christmas (sorry). Then, fitness expert and #Millennial listener Jeremy joins us for a myth-busting chat about nutrition, fad diets, BMI lies, and how not to get scammed by a shady trainer. As always, we're coming in clutch with the recommendations: “Etoile” on Amazon Prime (Pam), Grace & Stella Under Eye Masks (Andrew), and Liquid IV (Laura).  And in this week's installment of After Dark, MuggleSuck is back! We reminisce about the drama surrounding cursed website designs, AIM chat logs, AND a truly insane father-in-law quote you’ll have to hear to believe. Don’t miss After Dark for more MuggleSuck mayhem, passive-aggressive web drama, and some Grade A bad boss delusion. Come for the website politics, stay for the chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the first 100 days of Trump 2.0 almost over? It’s Day 92 and chaos is in full swing—court drama erupted over the weekend, US citizens are being detained by ICE, and HHS is compiling a list of autistic Americans (uh, what?). But don't worry, we may not be able to fix the world's problems, but we can be a big sis for Gen Z to fill them in on 90's and Y2K lore. Millennials are still tired though, so some of us have started embarking on mini-retirements - but who can actually afford that?? We look at how people are making it work and what the potential consequences are. As always, we've got only the best recommendations for our PALs: 'The Pitt' on MAX (Pam), Monopoly Deal (Andrew), and our What the Hype?! coverage of season 2 of HBO's 'The Last of Us.' And in this week's installment of After Dark available on Patreon: According to Fortune, 61% of employees say they've been backstabbed in their place of work. This week we're sharing some of our own experiences with professional bitchiness, and how we navigate our own co-workers to make sure we don't get thrown under the bus!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 We’re at Day 85 of the First 100 Days, and this week we’re diving into Trump’s decision to delay most tariffs by 90 days after intense market pressure—prompting a wave of panic-buying, especially for iPhones and shelf-stable groceries. We break down what’s happening with the end of the De Minimis Exemption (sorry Temu and Shein fans), and the latest wild SCOTUS rulings involving deportations, human rights concerns, and the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 (yep, really). Then we shift gears to talk about recession pop and all the nostalgia it gives us for a... not simpler time, but a time when we were broke as a joke and just dancing to get through it. We share what life was like for millennials coming of age during the 2008 recession—complete with clubbing nostalgia, dance hits, and questionable financial decisions. So let go of your concerns of being "cringe" Gen Z, millennials are here to make sure you know you're not alone. You'd better run, don't walk, to get this week's recommendations before tariffs screw over your wallet: A 3-in-1 moisture sensor reader for your plants (Pam), Dog Donuts as a cone alternative (Andrew), and Super Goop's Glow Shield sunscreen (Laura). And in this week's installment of After Dark: Gen Z doesn't go to the clerb anymore? We reminisce about how millennials made clubbing financially accessible by taking advantage of every ladies' night, waived cover fees, hijacking your whiskey filled water bottle, and more! Plus, since we know y'all love mess, we're sharing some of our "classiest" club moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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