Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real Talk

2020's US Census data has been published, and they specifically noted that Andrew of #Millennial is responsible for Illinois losing a House seat. How rude! With confirmation that Captain America 4 is on the way, it's a perfect time for our thoughts on the conclusion of 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.' After a short pause, Johnson&Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for use in the U.S. a...

Andrew and Laura are two for two on Moderna. Laura recommends taking advantage of Office Depot's free copy and lamination of your COVID-19 vaccine card. Dogecoin has been going insane, giving Andrew some serious FOMO. Happy 4/20 to all who celebrate! Facebook is adding a video speed dating feature, which forces us to examine the history of online dating. Disney's next live action movie will tell t...

According to the CDC, all the wiping down of surfaces we've been doing for the last year may not have had much of an impact on the pandemic. But when Laura reminds everyone that feces is everywhere, the panel is down to keep it up. Pam's got some small town poultry drama. YouTube is testing hiding the 'dislike' count on videos, prompting the question, "what does a dislike actually tell us?" Andrew...

The oldest millennials are turning 40 this year, and we say BRING. IT. ON. BABY. (But maybe keep your shitty hot-take headlines to yourself.) The CDC says vaccinated individuals can travel at 'low risk' to themselves - meaning that travel is going to be absolutely bonkers this summer. Pam and Laura are already planning a coordinated cringe watching party of 'Selena: The Series' part 2, Andrew is a...

Andrew has a bone to pick with SDCC over their decision to hold their convention over Thanksgiving weekend this year. Pam's neighbor drama made her an unwitting peeping Tom. Disney has announced that 'Black Widow' and 'Cruella' will debut on Disney+ the same day as their theatrical release. Will any of us pay the $30 premier access fee on top of our Disney+ subscription? Andrew's concerned about t...

We kick this week's show off with some good news - our panel is beginning to get vaccinated! Laura provides her review of the first Moderna shot mere hours after receiving it. Spring breakers are ruining March again. What about "global pandemic" do these beachgoers not understand? Pam got stitches (but don't worry, she's no snitch!). It's a big week for DCU and MCU fans: The Justice League (Snyder...

PSA / Rage from Andrew: No one wants to hear your music out in public, especially in peaceful settings. A couple of members of our panel have successfully signed up for vaccine appointments! Check your state's eligibility requirements or sign up for a waitlist here! President Biden gave a primetime speech marking the anniversary of when COVID got real in the United States. In it, he predicted Amer...

We recorded this latest installment on International Women's Day, and we kick off the show with a reminder of the importance of intersectional feminism. #Millennial has new artwork, courtesy of Emily Kardamis! What's that thing on the table?? We're (finally) going to be seeing an additional round of stimulus checks, but fewer people will receive them this time. Special thanks to listener Michelle...

This week we discovered each of us has a catch-phrase?! Listen to find out what they are! Is tipping culture out of control? How do we handle situations where it's unclear whether tipping is appropriate? Andrew shares a recent story. With Johnson & Johnson's vaccine receiving emergency FDA approval, conversations abound about vaccine preferences. Do we have one? Andrew considers a pilgrimage to Gi...

What's a phrase people say all the time that you hate? We "did a thing" and got feedback LIVE on air! And friend of the show Shane brings some Los Angeles sunshine to the panel this week! It's happening again: people continue to cause destruction by celebrating their unborn babies' genitals via explosion. Do we wish ill on anyone? No. Do we care that Rush Limbaugh died? Also no. New York Governor...

A polar vortex has struck the southern United States and skinny jeans are out. The gang reacts to the fashion trends Gen Z says make us "old."  😂 Pam is thankful to all the fast food joints for reminding her it's almost Lent with their fish alternatives. We ask our Discord community: what is something you've done that you recommend everyone add to their bucket list? (Thanks Idea Guy!) The perks o...

Did we all watch the Super Bowl? You know we didn't. But did we have some thirsty moments with those commercials? You know we did.  👀 Laura prepares to ask Elon Musk if she can pay for a trip to Mars with Dogecoin. COVID cases have been steadily trending down - what do we make of this development? Trump's second impeachment trial begins TODAY. Are we subjecting ourselves to the political theater?...

We're back-to-back with Micah appearances on #Millennial - he had more to say, so we're here to listen! Kicking off Black History Month right, Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize! Who thought we'd ever regret not investing in GameStop? Professor Micah oversees our bastardized explanation of what happened with the stock market last week, and we share our thoughts on responsible...

Welcome back, Micah! Last time you were on, the pandemic was bad. This time... it's still really bad. Biden week 1 scandals: wears a rolex, has a Peloton, didn't wear a mask at a family-only event... when will the tan suit scandal hit? PSA: Don't feed your dog grain-free food. Andrew laments the parental advice that got him here, and recommends further reading from the American Kennel Club and Dog...

The second week of 2021 wasn't... as bad? Maybe? The Bumble scandal: Andrew believes his photo was stolen to make an imposter account. (Little does he know...) CELEBRATE: your federal student loans will not go into repayment at the end of the month! What's in Biden's $1.9 trillion covid relief package? We go over the deets, and Laura complains about the Democratic infighting already happening. Not...

We're back! 2021 is already a wash, so we'll see you next year. Kidding... kind of. Over the last couple of weeks, 2020 was put behind us, the internet fell in love with Bridgerton, Trump successfully found voter fraud (his own), Georgia got the redemption arc it deserves, and we came close to a coup. #America Laura finally listened to Folklore and Evermore, Pam finally met her niece, and Andrew h...

It's the season 6 finale of #Millennial, and you know what that means! Secret Santa, a year in review, and a look ahead to 2021. Andrew reminds us that each year has been worse than the one that preceeded it, so... buckle up. Laura recounts the experience of her self-administered COVID-19 test and does not recommend. We used Cameo for this year's Secret Santa exchange and the results are GOLD. New...

After six agonizing weeks, the election is finally over. We don't expect Orange Julius to admit it though, so let's gather 'round for some catharsis as we near the end of this dumpster fire of a year. Taylor Swift 2020 album releases: 2 -- Government stimulus checks: 1(?) 😭 Andrew and Pat are baking cookies for Pam and Laura, but they'll need to play a little game when they eat them. Last week's...

We're back and over the turkey hangover, and boy, has a lot happened while we've been off! Andrew makes his case for why sharing a Spotify account is a bad idea. For once, they can't blame millennials for killing an industry: Warner Bros. has announced all of its 2021 releases will debut on HBO Max to coincide with their theatrical release dates. Elliot Page announced that he is trans in a heartfe...

Just in time for Thanksgiving: Twitter launches FLEETS, Rudy Giuliani melts on live television, and Barack Obama's A Promised Land drops. Taboo word of the week is back! This week's taboo word: Biden. How are we all handling Thanksgiving this year? While the panel tries to plan a safe and enjoyable holiday, we're 👀 at the people who are having large family celebrations. We predict that the closes...

As we slowly transition away from needing to worry about what the President is tweeting every day, we've got a mixed bag of stories for you this week! Our "Greetings from 2020" shirts have begun hitting BAE Patrons' mailboxes, and they look great! Share a pic of your shirt on social using #Greetingsfrom2020. RIP Trump Voter Fraud hotline, we wished you'd lived to see another day of trolling. 😢  W...

CEEEEELEBRATE GOOD TIMES... COME ON! It's been a long four years and a long election week, but we are finally here! Join us for our post-election analysis and rejoicing! It started with a red mirage... and ended with a very blue assist from mail-in ballots. How did we react to Saturday's news? Celebratory screaming and... napping? STOP. THE. COUNT. but also COUNT. THE. VOTES. Thank you to all the...

The big day is here. Election Day 2020 has commenced - whether you've already voted or are in line to vote, we're glad you're here. If you have any questions or concerns today, please call the Voter Protection Hotline at 866-687-8683 or the Voter Assistance Line at 833-336-8683.  What we're doing today: drinking and deciding what kind of comfort food to have ready. Let's do something stupid to get...

It's our last episode before the election! We know this campaign has been exhausting, so we've got some lighter content to look forward to, along with our final thoughts about the importance of being counted in this election. VOTE! Our Borat: Subsequent Movie Film review: offensive and hilarious. Just when we'd all forgotten about Quibi, we learned it's shutting down. BAE level Patrons: our 2020 p...

As of this episode, we have all officially voted! Do you want us to be able to change out Trump's screaming face for sunglasses Joe? Get out and vote and make it happen! Laura became THAT paranoid pet owner, and Pam became THAT person who forgot her mask. As promised, we deliver dramatic readings of our bitchy Yelp reviews. Some of us are bitchier than others. 👀 We apologize in advance for this -...