Gen Z Explained

Gen Z Danny (20) and Millennial Jessy (30) rank pop culture’s depictions of Gen Z, from Euphoria to Sex Education. What do these depictions nail? What do they get wrong? 

Jessy and Danny get into all things dating, sex, and romance. They ask questions like "Why aren't Gen Z dating?" and "Do young people just not go out anymore?" This episode's Listener's Question is about digital footprints –should parents really worry about what their kids are posting anymore? – and our Is it Cringe? tackles PDA. Listen in to have your questions answered about Gen Z and romance!

Did you know Gen Z are using ChatGPT to break up with their partners? On this episode of Gen Z Explained, your favourite employee-employer pairing, Danny and Jessy talk all things artificial intelligence. The two discuss AI in schools, university, friendship groups. How does Jessy, a millennial boss, use AI? Why are Gen Z SO scared of AI? Also this week: Is it cringe if AI is your friend? 

In this episode, Danny and Jessy talk all things nostalgia. Why does Gen Z romanticise periods and phenomena they never participated in: Sex and the City, time before iPhones, dreaming about Barcelona during power outages? Today’s conversation takes the pair from AI to popes to the subtle way in which Gen Z launches relationships?

In this episode, Danny and Jessy examine Gen Z as consumers. Why are they demanding so much more from the companies they buy from? Why do they have such different conceptions about the roles of corporations? And are young people even actually bothering to vet organisations… or is it all about optics?Plus, we ask “is it cringe when corporations try and jump on Tiktok trends?”, and Jessy talks about Facebook in the old days and bringing down Peter Dutton’s poor social media use.

Today Danny and Jessy tackle the intimidating topic of young men, covering the growing instances of regressive antifeminism and troubling attitudes. Why are young men so frustrated? What’s behind the widening gender divide? How can the situation be resolved? Also this week: is it cringe for older people to use Gen Z slang? Should primary schools mandate that every kid should be invited to childrens’ parties?

Which party best engaged young people in the 2025 federal election? What were the moments that swung it for Gen Z? How can politicians win over young Australians? Danny and Jessy give their takes. Also this week: is tracking your kids cringe? Does Gen Z’s cynicism drive actual change, or do we just talk a lot?Read more of Danny's work here. Connect with Jessy and Danny too!

Struggling to understand the words young people use? We get it. Danny (19) and Jessy (30) dive into the world of Gen Z communication, deciphering how emojis, TikTokisms and internet lingo form youth vernacular. Also this week: Is Snapchat cringe? Should there be a social media ban?

Is Gen Z really that lazy? Do they slack off at work? Danny (19) and Jessy (30) talk Gen Z in the workplace, unpacking the stereotypes and finding the truth of the matter. Keep in mind, Jessy is Danny’s boss …Also this week … Is effort cringe? Why do Gen Z dress like their parents used to?

Danny (19) and Jessy (30) compare their formative memories, figuring out what events and inventions form the backdrop for their two generations and how these features changed their quality of life.Also this week … Are selfies cringe? Was the social media of yesteryear crueller than today's? Does Gen Z actually have it hard?