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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real AI talk!

What does Open AI's recent introduction of ChatGPT as a live translator mean for accessibility and for translators?

Google has also rolled out its own AI search results assistant and it is... still in need of some work. "Use glue on your pizza to make the cheese stick, according to fucksmith on Reddit!"

All of Meta's products now have an AI chatbot integrated - why aren't we allowed to opt-in on these new features? Andrew doesn't want to see laughing babies when he's trying to stalk Laura on insta!

In DC, lawmakers have taken notice of the increase in AI deepfake porn and are looking to put a stop to it!

While Sen. Dick Durbin's attempt to introduce a bipartisan bill turned out to be too broad, Ted Cruz (R-TX, and the most hated Senator on both sides of the aisle) is sponsoring the Take It Down Act. 


To illustrate the impact of AI porn deepfakes, we look at a recent example involving actor Jacob Elordi, whose face was used on the body of a minor in a deepfake. Posts of this deepfake were viewed more than 3 million times on Twitter.


And deepfake voice AI is coming to create misinformation in our upcoming election season. :/

The FCC has made it illegal to make robocalls using AI-generated deepfakes, and is even proposing a $6 million fine for Biden deepfake robocalls that were made during the NH primary. But how does this address robocall deepfakes from overseas?

The treat of the week: Andrew introduces us to his Riverside generated AI voice, and the results range from "that does not sound like you" to "why do you sound Australian?"

This week's recommendations are good for the wallet and the soul: Spotify's new BASIC plan to avoid price hikes (Andrew), Marco Polo app (Pam), and Getaway.house (Laura).


And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts:

It's another Patreon "Surprise Bitch!" edition. We hope you're ready for our call and unhinged questions!

Turns out, many people don't have the stomach to watch this week's Presidential Debate. Don't blame you!

FMK: Biden, Trump, Clinton (we think this one's pretty obvious).

What do you wish we'd never talk about on the pod again?


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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk with your PALs!

Let Laura live: keep her secret third space secret!

Check out our latest episode reactions to Bridgerton and The Boys over on the What the Hype YouTube!

We did it Joe! Prices are starting to come down at big box retailers across the country. Splurge on that avocado topping at Chipotle with the .50 cents you'll save at Target...


It also turns out fast food restaurants have been pulling a fast one with price hikes that outpace inflation, so they're dropping some prices too.

80% of Americans consider fast food a luxury - are we among them?

Frustrated at the lack of consistent body cam use amongst law enforcement? Never fear, employees at TJ Maxx and Marshall's are picking up the mantle in the name of thwarting shop lifting.

"If I'm making $8 an hour I don't care about your shoplifting woes."

Quick newsy hits: Hunter Biden, Mifepristone, 'Trump too small' trademark, and European parliamentary elections. Look at the historical parallels to 2016, your butthole will pucker, we guarantee it.

What to expect from next week's first Presidential debate - and will Trump show up?

Hot off the press are this week's recommendations: 'Inside Out 2' (Andrew and Pam) and purchasing your spices and herbs at your local farmer's market (Laura).


And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts:

Now that we're getting older, what "boomer complaints" do we have to share with the youths?

Not everything needs a subscription, and not every aspect of life needs to be documented on social media!

The music's too damn loud in here, and don't you dare listen to music in public without headphones!


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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and REAL talk!

Welcome back Micah! It must be an election year - we'll see you again in 2026. ;)

BREAKING NEWS: The team behind #Millennial and MuggleCast has launched a new pop-culture centric show - What the Hype?! is the third podcast baby we've been ruminating on for quite some time. Join us on this next podcasting journey!


Want a taste of what to expect on What the Hype?! Look no further than today's discussion of the recently announced Hunger Games spinoff.

Does it feel icky that Scholastic and Lionsgate made this joint announcement, introducing an upcoming novel that is already in the early stages of being adapted to a film?

Everyone loves an origin story, right? Or do they?

How does 'Hunger Games' compare to other major literary/film fandoms, like 'Harry Potter' and 'Twilight?'

#Millennial decides 2024: the results are in, and our Patrons have decreed that the official name for our listeners is.... PALs! (Like Pam, Andrew, Laura, get it?)


What's a third space? If you didn't know this term, you're not the only one. Third places are settings a person frequents beyond their home (the first place) and work (the second place).

If you're now realizing you don't have a third space, you're also not alone! Many third spaces were shuttering even before the pandemic, and now that we're accustomed to being at home even more post-COVID, it's harder to get back in the habit.

Andrew and Pam are our resident third space girlies, while Laura and Micah realize they are... lacking in the third space department. Oops.

Andrew, a very supportive and wise friend, gives Laura some real talk that she can't make podcasting her ONLY third space.

What are some tips that can help people find new third spaces? MeetUp, joining a book club, joining local Facebook groups and subreddits.

There's no theme to this week's recommendations sorry not sorry: SpotMyUV stickers for knowing when it's time to reapply sunscreen (Andrew), Noteful for taking physical notes on your tablet (Pam), 'The Boys' season 4 on Amazon Prime (Laura), and our first few episodes of What the Hype?! and the book The Mindful Body (Micah).


And in this week's installment of After Dark:

We reflect (and lament) the passage of time, inspired by this satirical piece from the New Yorker. 


Where did the time go? One minute we were the youth, and now we're just waiting for the younger generations to come up with the millennial equivalent of "Ok Boomer."

Some shit that feels like happened yesterday happened well over a decade ago, and we're shook.

But now the tea: what cosmetic procedures are Andrew and Laura getting ready to do because #vanity.


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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk! 

There are 34 reasons why we’re excited today but we can’t… quite… put our finger on it… 

OH YEAH! Some small modicum of justice was finally served - and it basically cured Laura’s covid! 

Dammit Jennifer: How a CNBC reporter put us all on blast and made our bosses suspicious of quiet vacationing. THANKS FOR RUINING IT JENNIFER! 

Have we ever quiet vacationed, and is there a way to do it right? Do we actually believe the aesthetic we often see portrayed of people quiet vacationing on a beach? 

While 46% of US workers don’t take all of their paid time off due to being worried about falling behind or missing out on promotions, we’re pleased to report that 74% of listeners responding to a #Millennial poll take ALL their PTO! 

Speaking of travel, we’re a little shook at the takes some vacationers have on the unspoken rules of travel… 

Is Andrew going to hell for storing his carry-on in the overhead bin? Laura says YES. 

Seat reclining on airplanes will forever be a controversial topic, we all know where our lines are drawn in the sand. 

What are our travel pet peeves? People rushing the airline gate, getting on planes when OBVIOUSLY sick, and listening to music without headphones! 

This week’s recommendations are a HEAD CARE edition: Hims Hair Loss Treatment (Andrew), Ice face rollers (Pam), and Eye massaging masks (Laura). 


And in this week’s installment of After Dark: 

What words are people muting on Bumble nowadays, and what key words would WE mute? 

We review our own dating profiles to reflect on what is most cringe about how we present ourselves to potential dates. 

“Guess what my shitty former friend said was WRONG with me based on my Bumble BFF profile.”


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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real freelance talk!

First things first! We’re pouring one out for Laura Tee, who couldn’t make this week’s show due to COVID.

In Laura’s absence, Andrew and Pam open up about life as full time freelancers. 

Our discussion this week is inspired by a few questions we got about what it's like working in freelance full-time. We hope this chat helps anyone else out there looking to make the switch to self-employment!

We kick things off on a positive note and detail the upsides of freelancing. The perks include flexible schedules, working from home (or from anywhere you want/can!), and following your passions.

Are Pam and Andrew really happy working freelance full-time?

How do we combat the fear of knowing our jobs aren’t guaranteed in the same way that working a traditional corporate job is?

Have we ever had to chase down clients who just don’t pay us on time?

Elsewhere, the topic of 401Ks and healthcare comes up when we dig into the downsides of life as freelancers.

How do we go about securing health care? How about saving for retirement?

Ultimately, would Pam and Andrew recommend going freelance to others in the year 2024?

To wrap things up, we take a few questions from listeners:

What do we wish we knew at the beginning of our careers?

How do we show people we’re capable of doing the job they want?

How do we battle imposter syndrome?

Do we stress out about not having a consistent paycheck?

This week’s recommendations include: Wave Invoicing (Andrew) for an easy-to-use system to draw up professional invoices, and Whole Foods’ coffee bar (Pam) in lieu of chains for more affordable coffee.


And in this week’s installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts:

Our Friend Series continues, and this week we’re tackling the tough topic of lending friends money.

To kick things off, Andrew shares a personal story in relation to this week’s AD theme

Have we ever had friends ask to borrow large sums of money? And what do we do when they don’t pay it back?

What about when it comes to lower stakes instances like spotting a friend for coffee or lunch

How late is too late to ask your buddy to Venmo you back for that dinner you put on your card? Asking for a friend (no really-- we are!)


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We're taking a break this week because of the Memorial Day weekend approaching. You benefit by getting to hear an excellent edition of After Dark, in which listeners ask us questions about the life of being a podcaster: Are you afraid people close to you in your life will hear your gossip? What's the tea with your former rivals? Are you happy with the success of the Patreon? All this and more discussed in this edition of After Dark that we recorded in April!
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