Zillennials Podcast

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! This month, Kaylee and Lian discuss Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, sharing how they discovered the popular LitRPG series and discussing different ways they experienced reading the book. They talk about the book’s premise—Carl entering a dungeon-crawl reality TV competition with his ex-girlfriend’s show cat, Princess Donut—highlight favorite details,...

🍿 Welcome back to Zillennials Watches... On this episode, Kaylee and Lian discuss watching episode one of the One Hundred Years of Solitude TV adaptation. They praise the high production quality, including costuming, set design, acting, and the choice to keep the show in Spanish. Kaylee and Lian critique the story’s themes and unsettling visuals while also offering some highlights of the producti...

🎶 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Music Swap! On this Pride-themed music swap episode of Zillennials Podcast, Kaylee and Lian highlight LGBTQ+ artists. Lian shares songs by David Archuletta, G Flip, and Chappell Roan. Kaylee shares songs by Chromera, Billie Eilish, and girl in red.00:00 Pride Music Swap Intro 00:41 Give You the World by David Archuleta 05:06 It's Alive by Chromera 07:01 D...

🍿 Welcome back to Zillennias Wathces... On this episode, Kaylee and Lian watch two classic Disney films they’d never seen—The Lion King and Sleeping Beauty—and compare them. They start with Sleeping Beauty, criticizing its slow pacing, repetitive princess tropes, and messaging. They then discuss The Lion King as far more entertaining, with iconic music and faster pacing. Listen to find out what c...

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this Spring 2026 quarter-in-review episode, Kaylee and Lian check in on their personal goals and the Zillennials Group Goal. They share highlights, challenges, brave acts, and favorites of the quarter along with favorite books and podcast episodes. Listen to this week’s episode to learn how the second quarter of 2026 went for Kaylee and Lian. 00:00 Spring...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! This month Kaylee and Lian discuss Paul Meridian by Gracie Flahive, a novel set in an LGBTQ+-friendly Florida retirement home as the state falls into the ocean. The story follows Hannah, who invites friends and two key guests—her longtime business partner Luke and her ex Sophie—to spend her final day with her before choosing to end her life due to...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this January–April 2026 reading roundup Kaylee and Lian chat about Lian’s reading journal, recent reads, Dungeon Crawler Carl, May reading goals, and more. 00:00 Reading Roundup Kickoff 00:40 Lian’s Reading Journal 06:10 Recent Reads 29:11 Goober Readathon Challenge 32:29 Final Wrap And Contact 📚 June 1, 2026 Book Club: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Palm Meridian⁠⁠ by Gracie Fl...

👩🏻‍🍳 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this dinner party episode, the Kaylee and Lian make granola from scratch! They compare two recipes—Pick Up Limes’ toasted coconut and almond granola and a healthy peanut butter granola from Erin Lives Whole—sharing what worked, what was annoying, and which one they’d actually make again. Along the way, they chat yogurt habits, recent eats, and recent...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian discuss Jessamine Chan’s The School for Good Mothers ⁠⁠⁠⁠ . They recap the events leading to Frida's enrollment in the school and the school’s teaching methods and goals. They talk through moral “thresholds” for state intervention and how different mothers’ “crimes” are judged. Listen for a thoughtful, heavy dis...

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this travel-themed “This or That” Kaylee and Lian debate windows up vs. down on the highway, shoes on vs. off on planes, compression socks, aisle vs. window seats, paying to pick seats, and soft vs. hard suitcases. They also compare weekend getaways to week-long trips and weigh whether they’d rather have transportation covered or all food paid for. Listen...

🍿 Welcome back to Zillennials Watches! On this episode's double feature, Kaylee and Lian revisit Freaky Friday and watch its sequel Freakier Friday. The hosts recap the original, share their thoughts on the sequel and note parallels between both movies. Listen to this week's episode to hear what each host's favorite moments were and which movie they'd prefer to watch again. 00:00 Introduction 00:...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! This month, Kaylee and Lian the hosts discuss Land of Milk and Honey⁠ by C Pam Zhang, a climate/speculative post-apocalyptic story where smog has ruined most fresh food, reserving real abundance for the ultra-wealthy. They discuss the novel's matter-of-fact and unsettling tone and key themes such as class and privilege, race and identity erasur...

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian talk through and loosely rank party themes for anyone who loves hosting! They swap food-focused concepts like "around the world in dishes, a potato party, and eat the movie nights. Beyond food, they discuss how a book exchange could work, why clothes swaps can be tricky, and how murder mystery parties sound fun in theory...

🍿Welcome back to Zillennials Movie Night! Kaylee and Lian discuss the movie adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation. They talk about their own vacation habits, discuss the different trips Poppy and Alex go on, and share their overall thoughts on the film. Check out this episode to find out what the vacation versions of Kaylee and Lian do that the regular Kaylee and Lian wouldn'...

🎶 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Music Swap! In honor of Women’s History Month, Kaylee and Lian each share three songs performed or written by women . Tune in for fresh artist finds, lyrical deep-dives, and song rankings that might change what you add to your playlist next.00:00 Music Swap Setup 00:53 Massachusetts by Jensen McRae06:25 Expiration Dating by Madelline11:54 Getting Good by Laur...

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this winter quarter review (Dec 2025–Feb 2026). Kaylee and Lian check in on goals and share favorites, highlights, and challenges. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Kaylee and Lian's Individual Goals 17:33 Zillennials Podcast Group Goals 25:33 Winter Quarter 26:08 Weekend Date Highlights 38:05 Quarterly Book Rankings 39:23 Favorite Episodes Recap 41:52 Quarter...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian discuss ⁠Atmosphere ⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Taylor Jenkins Reid, a Women’s History Month pick featuring strong women and a tense, multi-timeline space mission. They dive into Joan’s astronaut journey, her shifting dreams after going to space, and the heartbreaking family dynamic with Barbara—an all-time “worst parent”—and Francis,...

👩🏻‍🍳 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Dinner Party! In this winter Dinner Party episode, Kaylee and Lian try two cozy oven-friendly recipes: a chickpea shawarma bowl and a sun-dried tomato tofu ricotta pasta bake. They break down why oven meals feel perfect for colder months, then dive into an honest review of tofu ricotta made with hummus, tofu, lemon juice, and spices. Next, they review th...

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! Today, Kaylee and Lian dive into the Winter Olympics, ranking various sports and discussing why the Olympics are a perfect background TV event. They share their preferences between the Winter and Summer Olympics and discuss their favorite sports to watch, including figure skating, alpine skiing, and speed skating. Tune in to hear their rankings and why certa...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian go through their Reading Roundup for 2025 with their special guest Ruhika. They share their favorite reads, highlight memorable books, and discuss the joys of tracking reading habits. Tune in for a spirited discussion on their top book recommendations, unexpected reads, and literary gripes, perfect for any book lover out ther...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! This month, Kaylee and Lian delve into A Spell of Good Things⁠⁠⁠ by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀. Kaylee and Lian discuss the lives of the two main characters, Wuraola and Eniola, examining the themes of poverty, gender issues, and social class that permeate their stories. They also highlight key moments such as Eniola's experience after his father los...

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian take a reflective trip down memory lane with a year in review of Zillennials Podcast Season Five. They discuss their favorite episodes, books, a mix of personal highlights, and goals for the upcoming year. Tune in as they delve into their podcast editing changes and reveal top listener statistics. They also recount favorites...

📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! On this episode, Kaylee and Lian delve into their book club selection, One Hundred Years of Solitude⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Gabriel García Márquez. They share their thoughts on reading the book, initially in Spanish, and eventually switching to English due to time constraints. They discuss the complex family tree of the Buendia family, the recurring themes of ince...

🍿 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian get into the holiday spirit by discussing two Christmas movies found on Netflix: the animated film That Christmas and the rom-com Our Little Secret featuring Lindsay Lohan. They provide insights into the character-driven plots of 'That Christmas,' emphasizing various family dynamics during the festive season. The hosts also d...

✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian review their fall quarter of 2025, sharing updates on their personal goals, highlights, challenges, and favorites. Join them to hear about their seasonal adventures, challenges, and exciting new hobbies. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:24 Goal Check-In07:05 Highlights of the Quarter 25:38 Challenges of the Quarter...