Jacob Haren & Kalen Kelly
The Childless Millennials Podcast
Two entertainment creatives exploring culture at the intersection of fandom and their professional careers. Hosted by Jacob Haren and Kalen Kelly: professional performers, Disney Adults and yes… childless millennials. Tune in every other Tuesday for convos about millennial lifestyle and pop culture! Check out the video version of our podcast on YouTube! http:www.youtube.com/@ChildlessMillennialsPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childlessmillennialspod Jacob's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jacobharen Kalen's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kalenmkelly/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
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Jacob Haren & Kalen Kelly
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Aug 24, 2025
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Episodes
SEALING THE HONMOON with Special Guest BRYCE CHARLES! 24.08.2025 1:05:30
We've got a new obsession and yes it's K-Pop Demon Hunters. If you're not on board this train yet, what are you doing? It's got action, choreography, beautiful animation, the power of friendship, lessons on authenticity, musical theater and CERTIFIED BANGERS!!!! (yeah, that phrase is violently millennial...) So we had no choice but to invite K-Pop aficionado, anime expert and our dear friend Bryce...
SUPERSTAR! (Jesus Christ, that is) — Millennial Fashion, Margaritas and a Disney Channel Concert 09.08.2025 53:58
This whole episode is basically one big "VIOLENTLY MILLENNIAL" segment — millennials in the news, millennial music, millennial fashion (why were we wearing business casual to the club in the 2010s??). We love you and we're so happy you're here :) Hang out with us on socials and let's make S2 even better than the last! CM IG: https://www.instagram.com/childlessmillennialspod Jacob's IG: https://www...
CHAOS MENU feat. Trisha Paytas Baby Theory, Drag Race Drama and Standing On Business 25.07.2025 50:09
What do Queen Elizabeth, Pope Francis and Ozzy Osbourne all have in common? If you're chronically online (like Kalen) you already know about the Trisha Paytas Baby Theory (welcome to the world, Aquaman Moses!). This week, Jacob and Kalen chat about Broadway casting choices, company execs making shady posts, appropriate theme park attire (and the origin of Spirit Jerseys) and the latest RuPaul's Dr...
WE'RE BACK! Love Island, Jonathan Bailey, Dinosaurs and MORE 11.07.2025 58:57
WE'RE BACK (A Dinosaur Story)— or something like that. Welcome to Season 2 of The Childless Millennials! Chatting about Love Island (we're newbies and Kalen is literally obsessed), Patricia Arquette, Jonathan Bailey, Stephen Spielberg's 1993 animated film and how our brains sound when the ADHD takes over. Ya know, the basics. We love you and we're so happy you're here :) Hang out with us on social...
14. What Do Millennials Love? Thursday night TV shows and Disney Channel Original Movies 19.03.2025 58:39
A little bit of chit chat and a HUGE announcement... Now presenting DCOM LIVE— a concert experience celebrating all your favorite Disney Channel music from Zenon to Zombies! (Connor came up with that one we're SO into it.) The show was conceptualized and produced by Connor and Jacob and NOW STARS ALL THREE OF US! (We didn't know Jacob would be stepping in at the time of recording so SURPRISE) FREE...
13. What We're Watching: Severance Theories, The Best Real Housewives Franchise and The Traitors 19.02.2025 1:06:59
This episode is all about our current TV obsessions!! Did you know we have TV night every Thursday? Tune in to hear all about our favorite Real Housewives franchise, season three of The Traitors and some absolutely wild Severance theories. If reality TV isn’t your thing, skip ahead to 36:00, but I mean… You might wanna listen to the other part too. We’re kinda funny ;) As always, thank you so much...
12. January was 84 years long 05.02.2025 55:30
We truly can't believe January is finally over. We all lived like 3 lifetimes last month, right?? Anyway, we're moving on— but not from our Wicked fan theories (yeah, we still won't shut up about the timeline on the blackboard). This week we chat about a fun Superfan Moment of the Week (and a secret one that you'll find our more about later), Universal Studios Fan Fest Nights, and Jacob finally le...
11. RIP TIKTOK... kinda 22.01.2025 1:01:39
Well we've finally reached the point where we're making content about... content. Our eleventh episode covers our opinions on TikTok as well as TikTok's opinion of us! (us meaning millennials and the traits the clock app has assigned to our generation) Oh yeah and the TikTok "ban." Heavy on those quotation marks! From water shortages to media fearmongering, we also explore how crises are portrayed...
10. Not REALLY a New Year's Episode... Kinda 07.01.2025 55:34
WE MADE IT TO 10 EPISODES!! We couldn't do it without you (and our producer, Connor) so thank you for all your support!! This episode is a bit of everything, with a few reflections of 2024 and some 2025 goals in addition to our general shenanigans (and a reformatting of our beloved NOT THIS segment. Again, Connor coming THROUGH with the custom music.) From planning a Wicked singalong to embracing...
9. The One Where We Went Viral: MORE Wicked Discussions, Comment Section Clap Backs & Disney Legend Superfan Moments 24.12.2024 55:28
We went viral! Our Wicked theory video hit over 1 million views and and boy has it been a wild journey in the comments. Our AHA! moment about Madam Morrible controlling the weather in Oz , sparked widespread discussion, earning over 47,000 shares and 200 new followers in a week. THANK Y'ALL SO MUCH! Whether you agree or disagree, we appreciate the engagement ;) We HAD to respond to some of them co...
8. WICKED MOVIE REACTIONS (because what else would we be talking about right now?!) 10.12.2024 1:20:46
We didn't even plan anything for this episode because we KNEW we would exclusively be talking about the new WICKED MOVIE! Have we been changed FOR GOOD?!! Did we discover new surprising details about the story?? Will we make it through the episode without crying?! This one is a bit longer than usual, but we happen to think it's worth it! (Slight spoiler warnings if you haven't seen the movie— we t...
7. Cut the Cameras! — Millennial Musical Theater and WICKED!!! 19.11.2024 42:46
We are AUDIO ONLY this week (get the episode name now?) while we're waiting to finalize the new studio space! We'll see you back on camera in a few weeks :) I guess our theme of the week ended up being MUSICAL THEATER which is actually perfect as this week is the premier of the highly-anticipated Wicked film! Tune in for musical theater fan moments and some Violently Millennial debates, as ALWAYS....
6. SAY GOODBYE TO THE STUDIO! | Halloween Horror Nights, Chappell Roan vs. Paparazzi and WICKED Movie 29.10.2024 55:28
WE'RE MOVING!! Well... Jacob and Connor are. So for our last episode in our OG studio, we covered a little bit of everything! We discuss Jacob's first trip to Halloween Horror Nights (and his theater kid screams), more "Childless Millennials in the News" (or in FB rants from angry Disney parents), some recent pop culture moments from one of the stars of the new Wicked movie, Cynthia Erivo, as well...
5. We May Have Made Patti Lupone Angry... Halloween, Agatha All Along, Musicals and more! 16.10.2024 33:29
Welcome back! We maaaaaay have upset the living ghost of Patti LuPone... we were talking about her and the power went out. Oopsieeeee! But no worries—we figured it out. (sorry for the audio quality!) Jacob and Kalen start with some Halloween season madness , from early décor shopping to Kalen’s misadventure at Disneyland, which involved a mobile order, a twisted ankle, and a trip to urgent care. (...
4. OUR FIRST GUEST: Jackie Cox!!! — Disney, Drag, Fandoms and MORE 01.10.2024 55:13
WE HAVE OUR FIRST GUEST! (and we may have set the bar way too high with this one...) Please welcome... Jackie Cox!!! Jackie is a drag performer best known for her appearances on RuPaul’s Drag Race and TV shows like Days of Our Lives. In this episode, we explore the intersection of fandom and entertainment careers, diving into Jackie’s journey as a Disney fan and performer at Disneyland, her time o...
3. The One That's More Than Just Disney... (but we still talk about Disney) 18.09.2024 1:01:22
WE HAVE A FORMAT! In this episode of The Childless Millennials, we introduce some fun segments: Superfan Moment of the Week, Violently Millennial & Not This. We discuss upcoming holidays and tackle everything from generational slang to disappointing Disneyland merchandise. Jacob reflects on his visit to Disney's exclusive Club 33 and the bizarre lawsuit involving a banned couple, while Kalen d...
2. Inside D23: What Disney Got Right (and Wrong) 03.09.2024 57:40
In this episode of The Childless Millennials Podcast, we're talking all things Disney after the recent D23 event. Jacob spills the details on what it was like performing at the Disney Legend's ceremony, sharing some behind-the-scenes moments you won’t want to miss. Kalen, on the other hand, has plenty to say about the new Disney announcements—some good, some not so much. Whether you're a die-hard...
1. CHILDLESS MILLENNIALS RUIN EVERYTHING! 03.09.2024 53:04
Please allow us to introduce ourselves! We're Jacob and Kalen, two entertainment professionals navigating the millennial lifestyle with a unique perspective. Join us OUR DEBUT EPISODE as we share the story behind our podcast's name and give you a glimpse into who we are, both personally and professionally. From our experiences working with some of the biggest brands to our thoughts on politics, po...
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