Episodes
-
Los Angeles: An Unexpected Love
When Megan moved to Los Angeles in 2019, she thought she would fall in love with her job, not the city where her job brought her. If you’re wondering how you can help Los Angeles move toward recovery after the wildfires, you can donate to: California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund...
-
Introducing: Mantra with Jemma Sbeg
Ready to take a fresh path to self-discovery? Every Monday, Jemma brings you a new mantra, breaking it down to show you how you can apply it to your own life. Whether you’re facing a major transition or looking to evolve your everyday routine, Mantra is the podcast for you. Join Jemma every week...
-
The Show That Was Never Published
Back in 2021, LA-born TV and podcast writer, director, and producer Erick Galindo and I worked together making podcasts and coming up with different ideas. We made pitches and pilots — some of them saw the light of day, others did not. Today, I’m sharing an idea for a show that was never…
more -
What Do You Do When You Want Kids, But The Timing Never Feels Right?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan answers a question from a listener who finds herself at a crossroads — eager to become a mom but unsure whether the timing is right, especially in a volatile career in media. Joining Megan is Elvia Garcia, co-owner of the James Beard-nominated…
more -
How Do You Move On From a Friendship Breakup?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, Megan responds to a letter from a listener about a longtime friendship that has been tested by loyalty, boundaries, and new relationships. Senior Producer Amor Yates shares her own experience from over a decade ago, reflecting on how she faced a similar dilemma...
-
What Happens To Your Dreams When You’re Financially Supporting Your Parents?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan chats with a listener who wrote her a powerful email nearly ten years ago. Elyn Kazarian, a creative director in the music industry, shares her journey from a young artist grappling with family upheaval, financial burdens, and career instability,...
-
I'm Afraid Of Getting Older, How Do I Change This?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, host Megan Tan dives into the inevitable challenge of aging. From the pressures of youth-driven social media to real-life reflections on growing older, Megan explores how we navigate the complexities of age and identity. Megan takes us halfway around the world…
more -
I Always Wanted Something Big To Happen, Did It?
In this episode of Dear Millennial, Megan Tan speaks with Maria, a former CBS employee who wrote to Megan ten years ago about taking a leap of faith in her career by quitting her salaried job to pursue her passion. Together, they discuss how Maria went from creating a DIY podcast on a shoestring...
-
Am I Letting My Family Down By Living Far Away?
In this episode, Megan is joined by her mom, Susan Tan, as they tackle a letter from a listener grappling with the emotional weight of living far from family. Amor, a millennial who moved from Los Angeles to New York City, shares her struggles with the guilt and the challenges of maintaining…
more -
What Do I Do After I've Been Laid Off?
In June 2023, the unexpected became a harsh reality for Megan and her fiancé, Erick, when they both received layoff notices during a virtual meeting, 10 months after buying their first house and moving Megan’s father in to live with them. Join us on this episode of Dear Millennial, where we dive...
-
Letting Go of Childhood Homes
In this episode, Megan explores the emotional journey of saying goodbye to her childhood home, unlocking family memories and healing along the way. Joined by Cari, whose family once owned the house Megan currently lives in, they reflect on the significance of spaces and the physical doors that...
-
Millennial is Back: Navigating Life 10 Years Later
Megan Tan, creator of the award-winning podcast Millennial, is back with a new vision for 2024. Listen now to reconnect with the heart of Millennial, and be a part of its exciting future by supporting the show on Patreon. Go to www.patreon.com/dearmillennial. Learn more about your ad choices.…
more -
A Story About My Mother
Happy Mother’s Day! This story is dedicated to my mother and is about my mother Susan Tan. For the past nine years, I’ve recorded most of our telephone conversations. In 2019, when my mother found herself in her 70s, newly divorced after more than 40 years of marriage and looking for the next…
more -
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part II)
Erick continues telling Megan his wild rom-com love story. He’s excited about a trip to Mt. Rushmore, but he’s upset when one of Luna’s exes crashes the party. This is part two of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears. The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick…
more -
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part I)
Erick Galindo tells Megan Tan the wildest thing he did for love. It all goes back to meeting Luna, a woman from Southeast Los Angeles. She could be the one. This is part one of a nine-part serialized rom-com for your ears. The scenes and characters in this episode are inspired by Erick Galindo's...
-
WILD: Megan Tells Erick Her Love Story
We made a rom-com! Megan Tan tells Erick Galindo a rom-com inspired by the time she fell in love during a wild time in her life when time itself felt distorted and sped up to an exponential degree. It’s a fiction meets non-fiction romantic comedy… sort of. Megan Tan explains. The episode is...
-
#Bonus Welcome Back
Megan is back behind the mic with a brand new podcast Snooze by LAist Studios. She’s still tackling life and dreaming big. So big, that she’s made a podcast dedicated to helping others achieve their goals and dreams. How millennial.
-
#47 Saying Goodbye
When you’re saying goodbye to a big part of your life, where do you begin?
-
#46 Sharp Turns
When life puts roadblocks in front of your dreams how do you recover?
-
#45 In Cases of Unusual Dependence
On today’s episode, something we’ve never done before: a round table. How do you define yourself as an individual while also defining yourself as part of a couple?
-
#44 Chuck & Choice
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when it comes to making decisions. I sit down with Chuck, my boyfriend’s father and a 70-year old swift decision maker, to understand how he approaches big decisions.
-
#13 Long Distance Love Story (Rerun)
To celebrate Pride month, we’re replaying an episode about two young women, a 10-year relationship, and 4,500 miles between them.
-
#43 “Unrehabilitatable”
What happens when a judge brands you “unrehabilitatable” at age 28? This month, each of the Radiotopia shows is interpreting the theme Doing Time, to welcome the new member of the collective, Ear Hustle. Visit http://radiotopia.fm to hear all the Doing Time episodes, and to subscribe to Ear…
more -
#42 Growing Pains
I love Maine, but sometimes I feel isolated here. Could my creative problems be solved if I moved to New York City?
-
#41 Not By Accident
What happens when you become a single mother by choice? We’re featuring an episode from Not By Accident.
-
#42 Not By Accident
What happens when you become a single mother by choice? We’re featuring an episode from Not By Accident.
-
#40 One Way Ticket
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the endless stream of bad news on social media. But what happens when you stop scrolling and take action?
-
#39 Seeing Red and Blue
When you start to see the world in only two colors — red and blue — how do you burst your own bubble?
-
#38 We Grew Up Here
My parents have lived in the same house for over 40 years. It’s where we all grew up. But when they want to sell it, we say goodbye to more than just the house.
-
#37 Your Tax Return, Yourself
Taxes can be scary and confusing. Maybe it’s because all of that paperwork forces us to take responsibility for our choices. But what happens when the IRS sees you differently than you see yourself?
-
#36 Patria o Muerte
Is it possible that a country’s policies can change the way people see themselves? How much of your identity is you — and how much of it is your country?
-
#35 Alas Para Volar
Can a woman have it all? It’s an age-old question. But in Cuba, a country caught between a machismo culture and some of the most progressive policies in the world, the answer isn’t easy.
-
#34 Pies Secos, Pies Mojados
“ Pies Secos, Pies Mojados” or “Wet Foot, Dry Foot.” In the U.S., it’s the nickname of a piece of legislation, but in Cuba, it’s been the key to a dream. To what lengths will Cubans go to make that dream a reality?
-
#33 No Es Fácil
I’ve always romanticized Cuba as a mysterious forbidden island. But when I go there to visit a friend, I learn growing up on the island is far more complicated than anything I could have expected. This is the first episode of a four-part series on Cuba.
-
#32 Auld Lang Syne
After a year of making Millennial full-time, my editor Devon and I sit down together to reflect on what’s happened and make a plan for next year. But how do you set goals when you don’t know exactly what you want?
-
#31 Three Turkeys and Some Egg Rolls
Holidays are stressful, especially in an election year. But things get more complicated when you’re bringing someone home with you and even more stressful when you’re the person they’re bringing home. How do you successfully maneuver your significant other’s family? Make it into a game.
-
#30 Thirty-Year Plan
It’s scary to make long-term commitments, but living year-to-year isn’t always comfortable. For the first time, I’m starting to consider the 30-year-plan.
-
#29 You Can’t Go Home Again
The plan is to grow up and chase after your dreams, but what if getting closer to your goals means moving farther from your family?
-
#28 With Love From The Heart
Even after you break up with someone, they’ll always be part of you. We’re featuring an episode on jealousy from The Heart.
-
#27 Work in Progress
I’ve always heard you shouldn’t meet your heroes because they might not live up to your expectations. But is there something to be gained from getting real?
-
#26 Werner
Time capsules come in many forms. When you stumble upon one, you never know what part of your former self you’ll remember.
-
#25 Must Love Podcasts
I thought hiring Millennial’s first apprentice would be easy but I quickly realize judging people based on so little information is daunting. How do you decide who's the right match for you?
-
#25 Must Love Podcasts
I thought hiring Millennial’s first apprentice would be easy but I quickly realize judging people based on so little information is daunting. How do you decide who's the right match for you?
-
#24 Will Work for Free
I always thought I knew where I stood when it came to unpaid internships until I found myself with two unpaid interns of my own.
-
#24 Will Work for Free
I always thought I knew where I stood when it came to unpaid internships until I found myself with two unpaid interns of my own.
-
#23 Systems Check
When you sprint toward your career for years and you finally get there, how do you prevent yourself from burning out? How do you pace yourself?
-
#23 Systems Check
When you sprint toward your career for years and you finally get there, how do you prevent yourself from burning out? How do you pace yourself?
-
#22 Screw It, I’m Going Outside
It’s summer and I want to go outside. So I shut down my computer and go off on an expedition to understand an unknown world unfolding right under my nose — The Poké-world.
-
#22 Screw It, I’m going Outside
It’s summer and I want to go outside. So I shut down my computer and go off on an expedition to understand an unknown world unfolding right under my nose — The Poké-world.
-
#21 Moving Out
When you move back home with your parents it’s hard to feel like you’re growing up. But what really makes you an adult? And what if parenting an adult child is just as confusing as being your 20s?
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Millennial have?
Millennial currently has 75 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Millennial about?
Millennial is a podcast covering topics in society.
How often does Millennial release new episodes?
Millennial has 75 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Millennial?
You can listen to Millennial on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Millennial?
Millennial is created and hosted by Millennial.
URL copied to clipboard!