We've made it to 20 episodes! In this milestone (for us!) episode, we reflect on our podcasting journey so far—what’s surprised us, what’s challenged us and what’s made us laugh (and cry). From deep conversations to tech troubles, we dive into the behind-the-scenes of Two Millennials and Mom. Plus, we discuss listener feedback, our favorite moments and even some unexpected fan favorites (yes, y'all are STILL talking about farts!).
10,000-Foot View of this Episode:
- The Big 2-0: A Milestone Worth Celebrating
We’ve officially hit 20 episodes! We reflect on how Two Millennials and Mom has grown from our casual family chats to a full-fledged podcast and whether we ever expected to make it this far. - Expectations vs. Reality: The Podcasting Learning Curve
What started as a fun idea turned out to be a bigger commitment than we imagined. From research and editing to staying consistent, podcasting has required more time and effort than expected—but it’s been worth every challenge! - The Hard Conversations: Disagreements, Tears & Growth
We knew this podcast would involve tough discussions, but we didn’t anticipate how personal they’d feel. We share a behind-the-scenes moment when a post-recording disagreement got emotional, proving that respectful debate can be tough—even among family. - Listener Reactions: The Surprising Fan Favorites
Some of the biggest audience responses have caught us off guard—like the is every fart funny debate (who knew people felt so strongly about FARTS!?). We also discuss feedback about Cole’s unexpectedly “sexy” voice. We also reflect on why even the tough moments are actually a sign of our podcast’s success—because we’ve been surprised ourselves and those around us as the opportunity to go deeper and have real, raw conversations has taken root. - Tech Talk & Learning Curves: The Struggles Are Real
Podcasting isn’t just talking—it’s troubleshooting LOTS of tech issues, managing audio quality and keeping up with evolving setups. Cole shares his challenges managing the technical side remotely, while Callie talks about balancing perfectionism with efficiency. - Our Favorite Episodes: The Ones That Stuck with Us
Each of us shares a standout episode: Callie loved the AI Chatbots discussion, Mecca found the Luigi Mangione episode compelling and Cole’s favorite was bringing on our first guest, our older brother Trey, for an unexpectedly deep conversation. - Weird Thoughts & Good News: The Classic TMaM Ending
In Weird Thoughts, we break down six things ER doctors wish people would stop doing (cough Cole’s VERY millennial avocado-cutting technique cough). And in Good News, we highlight an 87-year-old Pennsylvania man who handwrites invitations to his neighbors just to bring people together—a small but powerful reminder of why community matters. It's really sweet and we're only a tad bit jealous!
Memorable Quotes:
- "It's mandatory to have those conversations and it's okay to disagree. The important part is keep coming back to the table." – Cole
- “Trying to get the three of us to shut up is a challenge in itself.” – Mecca
- “We're real people who really do love each other and really do have these conversations on and off the podcast. And because of that, sometimes our feelings get hurt.” – Callie
- "There's a whole lot more nuance to all of these topics than just saying, 'I am right and you're wrong.'" – Cole
- “One of my favorite hugs was with a stranger because she hugged a neighbor and I asked her if she was giving out free hugs today and she said yes!” – Mecca
- “On the podcast, you black out and say weird shit.” – Callie
- "You shouldn't be treating everyone like a criminal that you interact with because that is going to lead to more negative interactions." – Cole
Resources Mentioned:
- Some of our favorite episodes so far:
- The infamous Peeping Tom podcast cameo (On Instagram)
- Links to find us on social media:
We’ve learned a lot over our first 20 episodes, but now we want to hear from you! What are your favorite moments or biggest takeaways? Drop us a comment or message us on social media! And, here's to the next 20 episodes of Two Millennials and Mom!
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