Dear Millennial With Megan Tan
Episodes
Los Angeles: An Unexpected Love
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wonde...
The Show That Was Never Published
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
What Do You Do When You Want Kids, But The Timing Never Feels Right?
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How Do You Move On From a Friendship Breakup?
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Happens To Your Dreams When You’re Financially Supporting Your Parents?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 creativ...
I'm Afraid Of Getting Older, How Do I Change This?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
I Always Wanted Something Big To Happen, Did It?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Am I Letting My Family Down By Living Far Away?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
What Do I Do After I've Been Laid Off?
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Letting Go of Childhood Homes
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Megan explores the emotional journey of saying goodbye to her childhood home, unlocking family memories and healing along the way. Jo...
Millennial is Back: Navigating Life 10 Years Later
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
A Story About My Mother
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 tele...
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part II)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cra...
WILD: Erick Tells Megan His Love Story (Part I)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
WILD: Megan Tells Erick Her Love Story
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#Bonus Welcome Back
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#47 Saying Goodbye
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re saying goodbye to a big part of your life, where do you begin? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#46 Sharp Turns
02 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When life puts roadblocks in front of your dreams how do you recover? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#45 In Cases of Unusual Dependence
19 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#44 Chuck & Choice
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 mak...
#13 Long Distance Love Story (Rerun)
21 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Pride month, we’re replaying an episode about two young women, a 10-year relationship, and 4,500 miles between them. Learn more about y...
#43 “Unrehabilitatable”
07 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a judge brands you “unrehabilitatable” at age 28? This month, each of the Radiotopia shows is interpreting the theme Doing Tim...
#42 Growing Pains
17 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I love Maine, but sometimes I feel isolated here. Could my creative problems be solved if I moved to New York City? Learn more about your ad choices...
#41 Not By Accident
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you become a single mother by choice? We’re featuring an episode from Not By Accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
#40 One Way Ticket
19 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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? Learn mor...
#39 Seeing Red and Blue
05 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When you start to see the world in only two colors — red and blue — how do you burst your own bubble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
#38 We Grew Up Here
22 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 jus...
#37 Your Tax Return, Yourself
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#36 Patria o Muerte
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
#35 Alas Para Volar
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 polici...
#34 Pies Secos, Pies Mojados
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“ 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 ...
#33 No Es Fácil
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#32 Auld Lang Syne
21 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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. Bu...
#31 Three Turkeys and Some Egg Rolls
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Holidays are stressful, especially in an election year. But things get more complicated when you’re bringing someone home with you ** and even more...
#30 Thirty-Year Plan
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
#29 You Can’t Go Home Again
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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? Learn more about y...
#28 With Love From The Heart
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Even after you break up with someone, they’ll always be part of you. We’re featuring an episode on jealousy from The Heart. Learn more about your...
#27 Work in Progress
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 get...
#26 Werner
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Time capsules come in many forms. When you stumble upon one, you never know what part of your former self you’ll remember. Learn more about your ad ...
#25 Must Love Podcasts
08 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#24 Will Work for Free
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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. Learn more about your...
#23 Systems Check
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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? Learn ...
#22 Screw It, I’m Going Outside
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#21 Moving Out
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
#20 Haves and Have-Mores
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After college, I thought everyone was on equal footing. But that’s not always the case. How do you come to terms with your own financial status when...
#19 Message in a Bottle
07 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Look around the Internet and you’ll see people sharing intimate thoughts and bearing their souls — including me. Why do we feel more comfortable p...
#18 Nothin’ But Net
17 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s always been my dream to play with the pros. Now, after months of practicing it all comes down to one game and one decision. Learn more about yo...
#17 Fake It Till You Make It
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn a passion project into a business? After I quit my job, I have to find out. The only problem is, I don’t know anything about run...
#16 Double Life
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For months, I’ve lived a double life and suffered the consequences. Now, I’m forced to reevaluate what life I want to live. Learn more about you...
#15 Good Cop, Bad Cop
02 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Spending most of my savings makes me anxious but when my car dies I don’t have a choice. Luckily, my boyfriend’s father Chuck comes to my rescue a...
#14 I Never Talk About Politics
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an Asian-American millennial decides to run for mayor in one of the whitest states in America? Politics gets ugly. Learn more about ...
#13 Long Distance Love Story
14 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After 10 years, two people living 4,500 miles apart have to decide how and when they will physically live in the same place. Learn more about your ad ...
#12 When Would We Get Married?
01 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After four years of being in a relationship, my boyfriend and I have never talked about marriage. But after sitting down with my family, all of that c...
#11 Facebook, Mexico & Peter Pan
11 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When things aren’t working out the way you had expected, it’s tempting to jump on an airplane or a boat and leave everything behind. I know a lo...
Making Millennial: An Out-Of-Body Experience
18 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like to document your life and make it into a story? It’s weird, for sure. In this bonus episode, I explain the out-of-body experience...
#10 Best of Both Worlds
29 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale find out what happens when you are forced to choose between a 9-to-5 job and being your own boss. Learn more about your ad choice...
#9 Becoming More of a Somebody
16 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After an intense interview for a fellowship in Washington D.C. my future hinges on if I receive an email or a phone call — if I am accepted or rejec...
#8 Let the Games Begin
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Job interviews are stressful, especially when it’s for the position of your dreams and you’re competing against nine other people. But is it worth...
#7 What’s Your Worth?
22 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The big question is always, “How do you convince people to pay you to do what you love?” But what happens when the dream starts to come true and y...
#6 The NYC Fairy Tale
21 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
After months of submitting job applications with no luck, I find myself doing something unexpected — traveling to New York City, sitting in front of...
#5 Men, Moms & Money
02 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your significant other’s career takes off and you’re left behind? Tough conversations take place. Learn more about your ad choic...
#4 Nothing To Lose
24 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we become our worst enemies when it comes to pursuing the things we actually want? I’ve been there. This is the origin story of making Millen...
#3 Brunchies
28 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Following your dreams is not always glamorous, especially when you could get stuck in “transition.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
#2 Living on “The Line”
30 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Decisions. How do you know which ones will lead you to become the person you want to be in the future? And which ones may screw everything up? Learn m...
#1 Welcome To Millennial
16 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
1 Welcome To Millennial by Megan Tan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices