Peak Millennial

Episode 13 of Peak Millennial was truly a cursed endeavor from the start, but the show must go on! I'm taking the open opportunity to spend some time with the Lennie Gang walking through how my podcast came to be, how I record & produce my podcast, & what keeps the creative juices flowing. In my segments we talk about brains, baseball, and chocolate milk.

In this week's episode, we discuss the concept of 'Minimalism' and how Millennials have taken this and applied it to more than just material possessions. In a world where Millennials are constantly overwhelmed with information, options, and expectations, it has never been more important to prioritize your time and energy. In my segments, I get a little vulnerable with the Lennie Gang, I talk about being hangry, and acknowledge the alpha males of the playground.

In this week's episode we feature an interview with my Grandma. As she is a member of the 'Silent Generation', I take this opportunity to provide the background & characteristics of what makes up members of the 'traditionalists'. The conversation with my Grandma goes everywhere from meeting my Grandpa, to jumpstarting a career, and even the moon landing. In my segments, I address the mess that is Kanye, what is happening in Portland, and hype up Bill Nye for speaking facts.

It's time to talk about break-ups. Millennials aren't the first generation to experience break-ups, but we are the first to have to do so with unlimited technology and access at our fingertips. My good friend Chloe Bartuska & I share our experiences with heartbreak, and how it brought us closer together. In my segments I break-down a viral tweet, we discuss time perception, and we breathe a sigh of relief after a long standing institution has finally made a change.

In this week's episode, I'm starting another recurring series surrounding 'side hustles'. I bring on my good friend, Mike Entona, who has recently launched his own YouTube channel called 'Cooking with Bad Boys'. In my segments, I get real weird with the Netflix smash 'Love', I tell you why space time has been altered, and I give a much deserved shoutout to a friend of mine who has been doing some good in her hometown.

In this week's episode, I'm beginning the first in what will be a recurring series surrounding an incredibly important topic for us Millennials, mental health. I bring along my brother, Kevin, to talk about his personal life experiences with bipolar disorder, & speak openly with him for the first time about it. In my segments, I address why I'm not married yet (hehe), how terrifying the Nashville airport is, and give a yuuuge pat on the back to Gen Z.

We made it! Episode 7 is a milestone, as 80% of podcasts never make it this far. We begin this milestone episode by serving this podcast's main mission of diving into topics that are integral to the Millennial experience. I've invited along one of my oldest friends, Elena Toninato, to talk all things dating & relationships. In my segments, I use this week's "Me Time" to play "Quarantine Couples Therapy" with Elena & her husband Peter, I 'Sheesh' an old friend, and I give all the praise to Instagram hotties in 'Two for You'

In this weeks episode, We finish the 2-part interview with my Dad. We spend some time covering Millennial trends like the decline in marriage, and how we are waiting longer to own a home & have kids. In my segments, I share probably one of the most embarrassing thing that has happened to me in a while, I shame flat-Earthers, and I give some shout-outs to my awesome listeners.

I couldn't proceed with my podcast without addressing the events we are witnessing across the world. I wanted to share my experience in witnessing the Chicago Black Lives Matter protest, and how my reaction to it going viral changed my outlook forever. We've reached a point in American history where EVERYONE simply has to care. We (everyone) can no longer ignore or avoid the uncomfortable truths of systemic racism that we are witnessing. I hope to encourage you all to join me in my journey to seek change.

In this weeks episode, I begin the 2-part interview with my Dad. We learn my Dad's early dreams of being a rockstar, and how World War 2 shaped his upbringing. We spend a large chunk of today's interview delving into religion, and how his parents' untraditional match influenced his views on the matter. In my segments, I share some out of this world news, my disappointment with Missouri, and a short love letter for Tony Hawk.