Millennial Made

Rod brings in local friend and national education superstar Miss Beth from Big City Readers. We discuss Toxic positivity, how millennials learned how to read incorrectly, if Lizzie McGuire aged badly, behavioral patterns growing up in the 90s, and dating horror stories.   Sponsor:  Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to www.EveryPlate.com and entering code ROD149.   Produced by Dear Media.    Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Mentally prepare for this episode. Rod tells you what unfortunate trend is coming back, anticipating layoffs, Desperate Housewives, a movie franchise making a comeback, and the top 8 favorite things of the week.  Get a 60 day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/ROD. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! Produced by Dear Media.  Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

On this week's episode of Millennial Made, Rod brings on a few new segments with his “top 8” things that happened this week, if “Ugly Betty” aged well, and the friendship fade-away. Get 2 lbs of free-range, organic chicken breasts for free in every order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/ROD and use code ROD. Get 15% off your first order by going to GETFIRSTPERSON.com and use code ROD.  Produced by Dear Media. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

On this week's episode of Millennial Made, Rod has on actress and former aspiring child star, Average Fashion Blogger, to chat about life in Hollywood, Trumanism, Nannying for a celebrity, and why they got unverified on tiktok. Sponsored: Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code ROD to save an additional 15% off your first order. Produced by Dear Media. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

This week Rod has on immediate best friend, Madi from The Bad Broadcast to talk about growing up in Utah, how her brother skipped the bar exam, thoughts on In N Out, and more millennial trauma!!! Produced by Dear Media.

If you want to laugh, it's gonna happen this week. Ali Kolber is on! Fellow Dear Media host hops in the studio to discuss what was on their iPod, realities of being a comedian, and how to cope with imposter syndrome. Produced by Dear Media.

This week was a Thrill(er) of an episode as Rod has on Christa Allen of 13 going on 30, Revenge, and much more. We discuss what has been beyond being Young Jenna Rink, thoughts on PR relationships, and how freeing your inner child has a much greater impact than we think. Produced by Dear Media

In the most exciting episode yet, Rod talks with founder of Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman! How he feels about “When We Were Young” festival, the impact social media has on music, and the behind the scenes of creating one of the most iconic music festivals ever.   Sponsor:   Sign up today at butcherbox.com/ROD and use code BONUS100 to get 1 pack of free bacon in EVERY box for the life of your membership PLUS $100 off your first order.   Produced by Dear Media

Miss the mall culture of the 90s? Same. This week we break down the different mall experiences growing up as a millennial, the Swiftie movement, pop culture updates from the week, and discussing the “Millennial Pause” and how we are perceived on the internet.

Rod and Andrew do a recap of being the oldest people at lollapalooza, imposter syndrome, anxiety waiting in lines, and gratefulness.   Sponsors:   Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code ROD to save an additional 15% off your first order.   Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/ROD   Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google Play.     Produced by Dear Media    

Go behind the scenes of everyone's favorite iconic hit MTV reality TV series, “Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County,” with OG cast members, Kristin Cavallari and Stephen Colletti, as they rewatch episodes for the first time in 18 years. The former sweethearts relive their high school experiences, break down the truth of what happened on and off camera, including which fights were real, which hookups got complicated, and of course, what really happened in Cabo. Tune in every Tuesday for new episodes of Back to the Beach with Kristin and Stephen, a Dear Media Original podcast.

TW: Eating Disorders.   This week, Rod unlocks some core memories by discussing 90s diet culture, trauma from shopping at Abercrombie in 2006, and Drew Barrymore being a pisces.   Produced by Dear Media

In his most unhinged episode yet, Rod discusses the standards the Bachelor franchise creates, societies need to push us into a promotion, and how small we truly are in this universe.    Produced by Dear Media

Today's episode is a little more of a serious one as Rod sends love to his Chicago community given the recent tragedy in Highland Park.  Sponsored by Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. Plus, earn even more with $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach level 5. Produced by Dear Media

On Millennial Made this week, Rod discusses all things IMDB related with recent BTS vlogger and Red Carpet Breakout Star Reece (guywithamoviecamera). We dive into what red carpets are really like, mens fashion, guilty pleasure movies, and the corporate villain era we are entering. Squarespace: Check out squarespace.com/ROD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Honey: Get Honey for FREE at JoinHoney.com/ROD Sakara: Get 20% off your first order of Sakara at Sakara.com/ROD Produced by Dear Media

This week, Rod brings on Vivian Tu to discuss extreme couponing, financial literacy, what millennials should consider when buying or renting, and a potential apocalypse. Don't forget to catch us on Youtube! Sponsors Squarespace: Check out squarespace.com/ROD to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/rod16 and use code rod16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Care/of: For 50% off your first Care/of order of $40 or more, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code rod50.

This week, Rod has the co-hosts of the hilarious lifestyle podcast “Grits to Glam” on to discuss what life is REALLY like living in LA, where Tristan and Noah Beck stand now, Coachella from a fresh perspective, and debunk the stigmas of Saddle Ranch.  Sakara www.sakara.com/rod Athletic Greens www.athleticgreens.com/millennial  Squarespace www.squarespace.com/rod  Produced by Dear Media

In this SPECIAL episode of MM, Rod brings on the COO of LinkedIn and Gen Z expert, Dan Shapero, to discuss positive work culture, importance of mental health in the workplace, what gen z has to look forward to entering corporate America, and what all millennials relate to in their 9-5's. Produced by Dear Media

Rod chats with Vanderpump Rules cast member and Dear Media friend, Katie Maloney, about being an emo girl after all these years, Myspace layouts, Jess vs Dean, and how music shaped us. Multigrain: Get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/ROD to start your subscription Produced by Dear Media

Trigger Warning: Eating disorder. This week, Rod brings on Victoria Garrick from RealPod to discuss growing up with diet culture, body dysmorphia, Manifesting, Victoria Secret Fashion show and how it affects diet culture, and if Taylor is coming to her wedding.   Go to http://www.squarespace.com/ROD for a free trial and when you're ready to launch use code ROD to save 10% off your first purchase   Go to www.storyworth.com/rod and you can save $10 off your first purchase   Go to www.sakara.com/rod or enter code ROD at checkout for 20%   Get Honey free at www.joinhoney.com/ROD   Produced by Dear Media

This week, we have iconic online duo, Connor (@fibula) and Brooke (@ladyefron) from Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast on to discuss meeting David Archuleta, their experience on a zero gravity flight, and hot takes. Athletic Greens: www.athleticgreens.com/millennial  Produced by Dear Media

Rod brings on Kamie Crawford, host of MTV's Catfish and the hilarious Relationsh*t podcast to talk about first crushes, T9 texting, church camp, and more. Produced by Dear Media

Rod brings on IRL friend Natalie Lee from Netflix's Love is Blind to talk about the show, coworkers reacting to her engagement, exes, and why Kool Aid Jammers make good mixers. Produced by Dear Media

Fellow nostalgia historian Alina Bock joins Rod this week to discuss her brief stint as a pop icon, trolls and having tough skin, living in LA, and Hostess snacks.   Produced by Dear Media

Comedian Michael Burke gives insight into the comic community, we discuss pay per view commercials, and talk about our mutual respect/ fear of Sydney Sweeney. Sponsors Athletic Greens: Visit athleticgreens.com/millennial for a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D Produced by Dear Media

Rod brings close and long time friends, Chloe and Neeloo, hosts of One Drink In, on the pod to discuss what it was like being my coworker, “sneaky links”, making friends in adulthood, and short kings. Make sure to watch on Youtube as well!  @onedrink.in Produced by Dear Media

Rod chats with the inseparable social media content queens from Staten Island, Aisha and Azra (the MianTwins) about their early 2000's knowledge, what a hype house is, KPop fashion, and an inside look at their life after the pandemic. Produced by Dear Media

Today we have finance expert and former Bachelorette contestant Jason Tartick on the pod to discuss his time on the show, how Rod could understand NFTs, and the pink power ranger. Make sure to tune into youtube as well to watch our episode.    Make sure to subscribe to Millennial Made: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Du6x5h…   Follow Rod on social media: Tiktok: @rod Instagram: @justme.rod Twitter: @justme_rod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAgJ_aj3wqy-FEMrGBOaIg   Produced by Dear Media

Rod chats with long time friend, Alyssa Amoroso (publyssity) about PR secrets from her time in the industry, a nightmare first date, thoughts on reality TV stars, and the progression of media from the 90s to today. Andrew is here too I guess. Make sure to subscribe to Millennial Made: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Du6x5h…   Follow Rod on social media: Tiktok: @rod Instagram: @justme.rod Twitter: @justme_rod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAgJ_aj3wqy-FEMrGBOaIg   Produced by Dear Media

This week, Rod chats with therapist and former (current?) emo girl Dr. Courtney Tracy about marrying Chad Michael Murray...'s look alike, millennial traumas, men's mental health, and what song died on her myspace.    Make sure to subscribe to Millennial Made: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Du6x5h…   Follow Rod on social media: Tiktok: @rod Instagram: @justme.rod Twitter: @justme_rod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAgJ_aj3wqy-FEMrGBOaIg   Produced by Dear Media

Rod brings in his work bestie, Corporate Natalie, to discuss Nightmare work stories, the time her address was posted on the internet, and the beginnings of Instagram   Make sure to subscribe to Millennial Made: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Du6x5h… Follow Rod on social media: Tiktok: @rod Instagram: @justme.rod Twitter: @justme_rod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqAgJ_aj3wqy-FEMrGBOaIg Produced by Dear Media  

Rod chats with self proclaimed "Princess of Dear Media" Jackie Schimmel about Delias, cancel culture, and how Pete Davidson pulls. Such a fun episode getting to meet someone in a different space. Make sure to subscribe to Millennial Made: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Du6x5h…   Follow Rod on social media: Tiktok: @rod Instagram: @justme.rod Twitter: @justme_rod   Produced by Dear Media

Andrew Licout (@licout on Tiktok) joins Rod on an all new episode of Millennial Made where the two establish they're best friends, discuss what it's like to be recognized in public, answer audience questions about work life, and of course play a round of Who Dis?   Make sure to subscribe to Millennial Made: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Du6x5h…   Follow Rod on social media: Tiktok: @rod Instagram: @justme.rod Twitter: @justme_rod   Produced by Dear Media

For his first episode, Rod chats with his good friends Erika (@erikapriscilla on Tiktok) and Scott (@scottysdaysoff on Tiktok) about embarrassing halloween costumes, their favorite and least favorite trends, Hillary Duff, and going viral for making fun of influencers.    Make sure to subscribe to Millennial Made: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/millennial-made/id1608610602 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Du6x5hrpvpKlOT0TTyNDl?si=566b958725ad45f8   Produced by Dear Media 

Check out Millennial Made, hosted by Rod Thill coming to Dear Media on February 17th!   Follow Rod @justme.rod on Instagram and @rod on TikTok.    Produced by Dear Media. 

Grab your HitClips and get ready to pop all your collars - The internet's coworker, Rod, is here to banish your burnout and take us back to a time before we knew what seasonal affective disorder was. Back when Britney ruled the airwaves and emo wasn't a phase, Millennial Made is the one-stop-shop for your pop culture news and TBTs.