Seen any good headlines about Millennials lately? Do they seem a tiny bit slanted? Why does the entire world believe every Millennial eats avocado toast for every meal? In this episode we look at some of the wildest headlines and examine what may be behind the editorial angle and the reasons why? This leads us to think about the current trajectory of the story and how it's changed over time.
In The Demo, a podcast about how stories of groups are created, subverted and destroyed. On the first season, we pursue the origins of the Millennial Myth. Farrah Bostic is the founder and Head of Research & Strategy of, The Difference Engine, a strategic insights consultancy focused on helping business leaders make decisions. Adam Pierno, author and brand consultant and managing director of brand strategy at Arizona State University. Our host is voiced by Eliza, a robot created by Murf.ai.
Music by 0megaMan under the Creative Commons license. Learn more and find research and supporting materials at inthedemopodcast.com
Show outline (which is generated by another robot; Otter.ai).
0:00 In the Demo: The stories that get told about groups
2:19 Why can’t we agree on the years of when a generation begins and ends? Why does it change over five years?
7:41 How do you define generations?
10:44 What New York Post wants you to think of millennials
16:42 What are some of the most memorable headlines from millennials?
19:27 Millennials can finally afford homeownership is good news for the economy
25:34 The myth of the Millennial and how it has changed
28:56 Millennials have been waiting longer to start families than boomers
35:10 The knock-on effects of women getting involved in politics
38:15 Millennials in the workforce and money
Full transcript on inthedemopodcast.com
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