Zillennials Podcast

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! This week, Kaylee and Lian ask Brian all their questions about space! What does the future of space exploration look like? What is the role of private companies vs. NASA? Do aliens exist and where can we find them? This episode is full of interesting nuggets of knowledge about space and lively debate. Make sure to listen to the end to hear our special guest epi...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! On this episode, Kaylee and Lian discuss a place that is near and dear to their hearts: Chengdu, China! Chengdu, located in Sichuan Province, is known for its spicy food, panda research base, and as the place where Kaylee and Lian met while studying abroad in college. This episode features a discussion on the merits of studying abroad, what to consider when sel...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! These Violent Delights by Chloe Gongis a unique twist on Romeo and Juliette set in 1920s Shanghai. Part classic retelling and part fantasy, listen to this episode to hear if two young adults from feuding families can put their families pasts behind them and work together to stop the madness from taking over Shanghai. Is a monster really the cause of t...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! This discussion comes from the perspective of two people who have some experience playing music, but are primarily consumers of music. This week, Kaylee and Lian are talking all things music: their past experiences playing instruments, the evolution of their musical tastes, and offer a few artist and song suggestions. Make sure to listen to this episode to find...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! We all live busy lives and finding time to fit work, leisure, and daily life admin into one day can be a struggle. This week Kaylee and Lian are talking about all about their experience with work-life balance. The tips offered in this episode can apply whether you're in school or in the workforce!  📚 August Book Club: These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong...

Welcome Back to Zillennials Podcast!  It is easy to find ourselves wishing for less screen time TVs, Computers, and the ever present cell phone become an increasing part of our professional and personal lives. This week, Kaylee and Lian are talking about how they define screen addiction. how their screen usage has changed  over time and offer some tips for reducing screen time. Topics su...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! This month Lian read Twilight, the original book in the series, and Kaylee read Midnight Sun, a Twilight retelling from Edward's perspective. Take some time to revisit the past with Zillennials Podcast as they discuss their  Twihard pasts, thoughts on the plot and character development, and answer the age old question: Team Edward or Team Jacob!...

Join Kaylee and Lian as we explore the world of true crime! We start off with the case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a doctor whose malpractice caused life-altering injuries and deaths. It raises the question-- how can you choose someone to be in charge of your medical needs? For our mini true crime series, Lian and Kaylee will each pick a different true crime case and share it. 📚 July Book Club: T...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! Is a stack of chairs considered art? Is the art in museums better than art published on Instagram? Should we support artists with questionable personal lives? Join Kaylee and Lian as they discuss all this and more on this episode dedicated to art. Feel free to share your thoughts on the episode by sending us a message through email, Instagram, or on our new dis...

Are you on the move to a new position? Join Lian and Kaylee as they chat about their experiences looking for jobs and their best tips for acing that job interview! Consider this description our elevator pitch-- you won't want to miss this one. 📚 July Book Club: Twilight and Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer (Note: the link above is NOT an affiliate link) Keep in Touch! 💌: zillennialspodcast@gmail....

Welcome back to Zillennials Book Club! This month Kaylee and Lian read Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington. Lot is a collection of short stories that follow a main character and others in Houston, Texas. The main character in most of the stories is a LGBT youth who is coming of age and exploring his sexuality. As a whole, the stories address issues such as racism, homophobia, and gentrification. Kayl...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! Join Kaylee and Lian as they look back at their Spring 2021 quarter. This episode is a friendly catch up between friends and will cover highlights, challenges, favorites and more! Feel free to share how your Spring quarter went by sending us a message through email, Instagram, or on our new discord page! 📚 June Book Club: Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington (Note...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! On this episode, Kaylee, Lian, and special guest Kate, are discussing Asian American experiences in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic might have been the catalyst for the most recent spike in anti-asian violence and harassment, but anti-asian racism is nothing new. Lian and Kaylee decided that it was not right to stay silent at this important moment in t...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! Join Kaylee and Lian as we chat about our roommate experiences. Is having a roommate really worth it? We'll also cover several related topics such as the crazy ups and downs COVID-19 has wreaked upon the housing market, tiny houses, and renting property. 📚 June Book Club: Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington (Note: the link above is NOT an affiliate link) Kee...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! How are you feeling today? If you answered stressed, then this podcast is for you-- we're going to be chatting about how we manage our stress. We'll break it down with short term and long term ways to manage stress, and hopefully you'll be able to take a few of these and implement them in your life to give yourself more moments of peace. These are just one...

Welcome to the Zillennials Book Club! This month Kaylee and Lian are discussing How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang. This is the first western novel discussed on the podcast and Kaylee and Lian loved it! This novel was Kaylee's first western and the first western that Lian liked. The story, a twist on a typical western novel, follows Lucy and Sam, two siblings born in the American West...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! On this episode Kaylee and Lian are discussing societal norms, and Kaylee reveals her secret affinity for tattoos. Join us to discover shaving options (if you're into shaving-- no judgement here!) and our opinions on what society deems "normal" for different jobs and genders. A person's physical appearance shouldn't contribute to their perceived professional ca...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! This week, Kaylee asks Lian what it was like to apply to law school. Take a listen to hear about Lian's experience of applying to law school! We'll cover studying & taking the LSAT, writing a personal statement, sending in the application, and which practice areas Lian is interested in pursuing after graduation. Other information learned in this episode is...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! Kaylee and Lian are talking about body positivity and the importance of having a healthy relationship with your body. This episode includes a discussion on the influence of the fashion industry and media has on people's relationships with their own bodies. Kaylee and Lian talk about how exercise and finding clothes that make them feel comfortable allows them to...

Welcome to the Zillennials Book Club! This month Kaylee and Lian are discussing the first nonfiction pick for the book club.  Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an introvert in the American education system that emphasizes class participation? Or did you ever feel a little guilty about not wanting to socialize even though you love your friends? Lian, an introvert, and Kaylee, an am...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! We're all getting older, and growing up comes with more responsibility, no matter how much we'd like to run away from it sometimes. Gather information and join Kaylee and Lian for this special financial episode as we share some secrets about how we stay financially healthy! Feel free to weigh in as we discuss the correct pronunciation of finance. Is it regional...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! Join Lian and Kaylee for a discussion on all things food! They open the conversation with some tips on food preparation and storage and continue on to talk about their food preferences. The episode ends with Lian and Kaylee defending their opinions in a series of food debates. Are subs, hot dogs, and hamburgers sandwiches? Do uncrustables have a crust? And, mos...

Join Kaylee & Lian as we talk about college options and trades! What is best for you-- private university, public college, or entering into the trades? Listen along and hear our opinions on each.  📚 April Book Club: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain (Note: the link above is NOT an affiliate link) Keep in Touch! 📷: I nstagram 💌: zillennialspo...

Join Kaylee & Lian as we talk about interior design and apartment decor! Kaylee tells us about interior design trends and then we both discuss our personal style, including but not limited to a heated discussion on carpet vs. hardwood. 📚 April Book Club: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain (Note: the link above is NOT an affiliate link) Keep in Touch...

Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! Join Kaylee and Lian for a book club discussion on " The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn . They talk about why they picked the book, their feelings on the characters & the plot, and whether they find the book overrated or underrated. Don't forget to share your thoughts and opinions on the book with us by sending us an email or a DM on Instagram. New episodes d...