Zillennials Podcast

Zillennials Podcast

✨Welcome to Zillennials Podcast!✨ Join Kaylee and Lian each week as they talk about personal interests, hobbies, a monthly book club and a quarterly dinner party! 📆 New episodes posted every Monday. 💌 zillennialspodcast@gmail.com

  1. 6h ago

    269. Rouge by Mona Awad (October 2026 Book Club)

    📚 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this book club episode, Kaylee and Lian discuss Rouge⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Mona Awad, a spooky-season pick described as “Snow White, but with a beauty cult,” exploring its abstract, dream-like plot about Belle attending her mother’s funeral, undergoing beauty treatments, and becoming increasingly disconnected from reality. Kaylee and Lian unpack characters, the connection to Snow White, and symbolism in the story, along with how the book critiques the beauty industry. 00:00 Book Club Kickoff 00:19 Why We Picked Rouge 00:57 One Liner Summary 01:26 The Plot Gets Weird 04:01 Snow White Connections 05:24 Dream Like State 07:37 Writing Style Breakdown 10:05 Jellyfish Symbolism 12:08 Physical vs Audiobook 13:29 Tad Discussion 15:53 Beauty Industry Reflections 19:17 Most Magnificent Self 24:24 Would We Recommend It 26:06 Next Book And Wrap Up 📚 Nov. 2, 2026: ⁠⁠⁠To The Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions Reading Group Guide by Simon & Schuster General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

  2. Sep 28

    268. Music Swap Days of the Week (Sep 2026)

    ✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian dive into a Days of the Week–themed music swap, starting with their personal rankings of the days of the week. They share and react to picks like “Friday I’m in Love” by The Cure, “It’s Only Wednesday,” “Sunday Scaries” by Connor Price, “Sad Saturdays” by Joba, “for the Weekend,” and “No More Regrets” by Almost Monday. Tune in for a challenge-driven playlist that’s equal parts relatable midweek misery and weekend hype. 00:00 Welcome and Theme Introduction 02:06 Ranking the Week 05:44 Friday Im In Love by the Cure 08:16 Its Only Wednesday by Crash Kings 09:36 Sunday Scaries by Connor Price 11:31 Sad Saturdays by JOBA 13:06 Working for Weekend by Loverboy 15:30 no more regrets by almost monday 17:04 Road Trip Playlist Challenge18:01 Conclusion & Next Book Club Announcement 📚 October 5, 2026: ⁠⁠Rouge⁠⁠ by Mona Awad Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

  3. Sep 21

    267. Summer Quarter in Review (2026)

    ✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this episode, Kaylee and Lian review their Summer 2026, covering goals, challenges, brave acts, and favorites. They share updates on reading habits, tackle decluttering, and discuss highlights from the summer. They wrap with favorite reads and podcast episodes and announce the next book club pick.00:00 Introduction 00:36 GoalsWork Life Balance Check 29:54 Fall Declutter Goal Pick 33:22 Highlights 39:40 Challenges 43:22 Brave Acts 56:28 Favorites 01:03:58 Book Club and Wrap Up 📚 October 5, 2026: ⁠Rouge⁠ by Mona Awad Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

  4. Sep 14

    266. Oye by Melissa Mogollon (September 2026 Book Club)

    📚 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast Book Club! This month we read Oye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Melissa Mogollon Kaylee and Lian discussed why they chose the book, what they thought about its unique structure, and what they thought of the characters. They also talk about Abue’s backstory, Luisa’s attempted reconciliation, Luciana’s navigation of her sexuality, and who would most enjoy the drama-heavy, character-focused story. Listen for the messy family dynamics and whether this book’s “tea” is worth the read.00:00 Welcome and Book Pick 01:15 Unique Structure and Writing Style 12:01 All About Abue 24:01 Body Image and Autonomy 26:56 Family and Relationships 31:03 Who Should Read It 33:14 Final Thoughts and Next Book Club Announcement 📚 October 5, 2026: Rouge by Mona Awad Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

  5. Aug 31

    265. A Letter to Our 20s

    ✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! On this episode, Kaylee and Lian break down the ups and downs of navigating your 20s. The hosts discuss how changing friendships, career advice and workplace etiquette, the reality of balancing the responsibilities of adulthood with work, social life, and personal time. Kaylee and Lian close the episode sharing some upsides of surviving your 20s, including but not limited to more financial independence and coming to terms with who you are as a person. 00:00 Welcome 01:23 Friendships in Your 20s 10:57 The Workplace 13:27 Importance of Hobbies 14:51 Balancing Adulting and Work 21:33 Reality of Vacations as Adults 27:43 Changing Perspectives and Experiences 32:39 Increased Autonomy & Opinions on Aging 34:58 Don't Monetize Everything 35:34 Conclusion & Book Club Announcement 📚 October 5, 2026 Book Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oye⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Melissa Mogollon Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

  6. Aug 25

    264. Book vs Movie: Thursday Murder Club

    ✨ Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast. In this book-versus-movie episode, Kaylee and Lian compare The Thursday Murder Club after one watched the movie first and the other read the book first. They share thoughts on the book's plot and subplots, what they thought the movie did better, and whether they would continue on with the series. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:27 Cozy Mystery Vibes 02:09 Book First Impressions 03:58 Subplots and Pacing 05:26 What the Movie Cut 08:42 Movie vs Book Verdict 10:45 Aging and Casting 16:03 Best Comedy Moments 19:00 Audiobooks and Rereads 24:36 Book Trends and Hot Takes 25:48 Who Should Watch Read 27:51 Conclusion & Book Club Announcement 📚 October 5, 2026 Book Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oye⁠⁠⁠ by Melissa Mogollon Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

  7. Aug 17

    263. Reading Round Up (August 2026)

    📖 Welcome back to Zillennials Podcast! In this August 2026 reading roundup episode of Zillennials Podcast, Lian shares recent reads including Wild Dark Shore, Japanese Gothic and First Time Caller. Kaylee shares which of Lian's book recommendations is next on her TBR and her mixed feelings on Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass and Crown of Midnight. Then, Kaylee and Lian dive into Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 3, debate its divisive train-route plot, celebrate Princess Donut, and talk about the series’ official TV adaptation. 00:00 Welcome and Format 00:25 Japanese Gothic Pick 02:29 Grudge and Frostbite 05:07 Rom Com Radio Romance 07:19 More BK Borison Series 09:38 Throne of Glass Thoughts 13:39 Why Keep Reading 17:09 Dungeon Crawler Carl 3 22:08 Merch and TV Adaptation 26:40 TBR Talk and Conclusion 📚 October 5, 2026 Book Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oye⁠⁠ by Melissa Mogollon Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

  8. Aug 10

    262. Zillennials Dinner Party: Indian Foood

    ✨ On this dinner party episode of Zillennials Podcast, Kaylee and Lian make chana saag (an Indian curry with chickpeas and spinach). They talk about why they chose the recipe and what they thought of it. They share possible modifications and additions and their overall cooking experience. The conversation closes with summer cooking updates about what Kaylee and Lian have been cooking and eating. 00:00 Dinner Party Introduction 02:19 Why Chana Saag 04:31 Servings and Leftovers 07:28 Spices and Ingredients 10:16 Blender and Cleanup 15:02 Dinner Party Fails 19:27 Family Potluck Dynamics 21:50 Summer Cooking Routines 28:23 Conclusion and Next Book Club Announcement 📚 October 5, 2026 Book Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oye⁠ by Melissa Mogollon Contact Us! 💌 : zillennialspodcast@gmail.com 📷: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources & More: 🎶: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music by InspireTune Productions General Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and all opinion expressed on the show are our own. You should conduct your own research before making any decisions based on recommendations from Zillennials Podcast. (Note: the link(s) above are NOT an affiliate link(s))

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✨Welcome to Zillennials Podcast!✨ Join Kaylee and Lian each week as they talk about personal interests, hobbies, a monthly book club and a quarterly dinner party! 📆 New episodes posted every Monday. 💌 zillennialspodcast@gmail.com