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We kick the show off with an update from Laura about COVID booster shots! In the U.S. and wanting to find out if a booster is right for you? Check out the CDC's guidance. In bittersweet news, our Social Media manager, Jule, will be moving onto new opportunities. If you have a background in social media management and are interested in working with #Millennial and MuggleCast, email us at millennial...

On this week's episode: why people enjoy the True Crime genre, Netflix's response to ongoing controversy around Dave Chappelle's latest special, and how houses of worship could turn the tides on vaccine hesitancy in their congregations. Please be sure to take the 2021 #Millennial Listener Survey! Our friend John Thrasher from the podcast Shaken and Disturbed joins us for this week's episode, and w...

On today’s episode, we discuss a viral TikTok that addresses a unique observation about how quick people are to attack others on social media, then we’ll talk about the increase in those experiencing insomnia, and the outrageous shipping rate increases here in the U.S., and how they will affect the holiday season.  Some feedback about our spanking conversation from a couple of weeks ago inspires u...

On today’s episode, Laura’s got a SCOTUS term preview, Pam talks about Big Brother, which crowned its first black winner, and we speak more about the Sunday Scaries, including how to help calm them down. Facebook and Instagram were down for several hours today - #thoughtsandprayers to anti-vaxxers and conspiracy theorists. Andrew shares a personal update about Hypable, and conversation ensues abou...

On today’s episode we discuss a major strike that might happen in Hollywood, examine our ideologies through the Political Compass test, and discuss the renewed attention on Britney Spears.  Tiger King fans(?) rejoice: season 2 is coming November 17th, so we're all practicing our 'Here, Kitty Kitty' renditions. 150,000 IATSE workers are preparing to strike in demand of living wages, better benefits...

On today’s episode we ask Judge Laura for her verdict on this case of the young Van Life couple who went missing, talk about when and how to leave a job as well as going back to the workplace right now, and review Bud Light’s new Fall Flannel hard seltzers.   Micah is back! We have so much secondhand embarrassment about the amount of time and money wasted in California's recall election, we don't...

It's a pop culture kinda week y'all! We dive into movies being shut out of China, reliving major events through dramatizations, and chat with our friend Chloe, who is a Director at a digital agency working with celebs. But first, some updates: President Biden announces that all business with 100+ employees must require vaccinations or weekly COVID tests, and the Justice Department sues Texas over...

On today's episode, we discuss the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Texas making headlines in all the wrong ways, and some drama around Olivia Rodrigo's music. Pam and Laura saw 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and provide a spoiler-free review. This week will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, which is doubly significant given the end of the war in Afghanistan. We reco...

On this week's show: the most popular post on Facebook in the first three months of the year, the U.S. government’s recent water shortage declaration for those of us out west, and new bills at the state level that permit students to take mental health days.  UPDATE: OnlyFans cancels its plan to ban explicit content from their platform. Hurricane Ida made landfall as a category 4 hurricane on the 1...

Andrew shares a cautionary tale about the consequences of not making a copy of your vax card. With full FDA approval for the Pfizer vaccine, Moderna is sure to follow. Prepare for Team Comirnaty vs Team Spikevax. Laura took a Pam recommendation this week and is here to deliver rave reviews! With OnlyFans moving to ban the sexually explicit content that made their platform relevant in the first pla...

Basic bitches rejoice: Dunkin has announced pumpkin spice season is beginning on 8/18 this year. Andrew notes that Disney adults seem to be taking a lot of hate because they... like things? Britney Spears' dad has officially stepped down as her conservator! HBO Max's new animated series 'The Prince' is receiving criticism for its portrayal of the children of Britain's royal family. Should kids be...

A 4-decade ban on Happy Hours in Massachusetts may soon be coming to an end -- We didn't even know that some states didn't have Happy Hours! But are they as exciting as they used to be? Olympic wrap up: America, F*** Yeah. Andrew just learned about the Olympic Sport of Racewalking, which looks like a faster version of power walking. Pam has also had her eye on Baseball and Rock Climbing. Quick upd...

Andrew and Publix have exposed Laura as a fraud. A listener asks for advice on how to counsel a friend who can never seem to get a break. Private companies are building momentum around mask requirements: Walmart, Disney, and even some local San Francisco bars are requiring masks for employees and customers. Do we think this will help curb the spread of the Delta variant? A $1 trillion infrastructu...

Andrew is shook over his encounter with a rando in an elevator. Someone must have been having a REALLY bad day. Laura has some good news about her condo saga! Andrew has developed a features list for the #Millennial Phone. And Gen Y can rejoice: it does not accept phone calls. Simone Biles withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics, furthering the discussion of high-profile athletes protecting their mental...

Happy birthday Pam! We hope you're drinking a lot of good coffee and doing all the things you love! Since we're down to 2 hosts this week, we decided to keep it low-key and ask our BAE supporters what we should talk about. But first... As the Delta variant proves to be more contagious and more deadly than its predecessor, do we think the U.S. will do anything to stave off the virus? Or are we acce...

We check in on the Great Billionaire Race to Space and discuss the implications of rich douches not paying taxes and funding space travel for themselves. Yay capitalism! Laura's rage of the week: some who adopted pets during the pandemic are returning them to shelters. Pam was finally able to resume her morning movie theater routine, and gives a brief, spoiler free review of Black Widow. Kevin Fei...

Do you believe in aliens? Some mystery objects still defy explanation, and we wonder if aliens would actually care about what we're doing on Earth. Has anyone in the International Olympic Committee ever smoked weed? 'Cause if they had, they'd know cannabis is not a performance enhancing drug... Is Steven Spielberg a hypocrite, or has he had an evolution of thought? After creating a public percepti...

Pam's PSA: don't be dumb and shoot off fireworks if your area is undergoing a massive heatwave and/or drought. Andrew shares some neighbor drama and asks if we take part in neighborhood Facebook groups. As more details emerge about the collapse of a condo building in Surfside, Florida, it's clear this was a tragedy that did not have to happen. #FREEBRITNEY! Britney Spears has broken her silence ab...

Let Batman live! DC thinks letting the grown man who dresses like a bat display a very normal sex life is a bridge too far. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is angling to prevent Joe Biden and other pro-choice politicians from being able to take communion. We're noticing some weird things are hyper-inflated in the market right now: lumber, chicken wings, cars, and more. Nielsen has...

Warning: The age of the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy is over. Will we continue using Uber, Airbnb, and other convenience apps now that rates are going up? In some good news, the G7 nations have pledged to donate over 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses for the rest of the world. Ellie Kemper of "The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" fame is the latest celebrity to get dragged on Twitter based o...

HAPPY PRIDE FROM #MILLENNIAL!!! The brands are at it again - how do we know when a brand is sincere in their allyship? Former government employee Donald Trump has given up on his blog after realizing no one reads blogs anymore. Andrew needs a laugh, but Laura is doomsday prepping because she doesn't believe we've seen the end of Trumpism. How are we tipping now compared to pre-pandemic? We review...

Post-pandemic to-go cocktails may be a new normal in a number of states! While we don't have answers or solutions, we address the latest news related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Listener of the show Natalie made amazing custom Funko pops for each of the #Millennial hosts! Check her out on Etsy and Instagram! The White House is teaming up with dating apps to get vaccinated folks LAID! Star...

This week we're joined by Andrew and Pam's friend Karen, who has successfully become a full-time freelance editor and author through the wonders of the internet. Does the "Karen" meme annoy a real life, extremely-kind Karen? The CDC has announced that masks are no longer required in most indoor situations, setting off all kinds of reactions. Are the updated guidelines coming too soon, or are peopl...

Can Andrew finish this week's show preview before the music stops? Laura recounts her first weekend of semi-normality post vaccination. Are we notable enough to be listed in the notable alumni lists for our high schools? Facebook's oversight board has upheld its ban on former President Trump... for the next 6 months. Do we think he'll ever be allowed back on Facebook? Can Trump run and win in 2024...

Andrew sat in a dark room with a giant glowing screen for the first time in over a year! A vaccine confessional reminds us that some people need to consult with their doctors before getting the COVID vaccine, and that's okay! Pam nearly dies for her art this Mother's Day. The Number: how many misleading claims has Biden made in his first 100 days compared to Trump's first 100 days? Florida's state...