The Generation Y Tho Podcast

HEY THERE GEN Ys! We're back this week and trying to make things a little bit better by putting lockdown to one side and chatting about the weird and wonderful world of DATING! Love it or hate it, we all have to do it and this week we chat about our experiences in the dating world (good and bad!), the dating trends of millennials, the crazy bubble that is online dating and of course we share some of the hilarious dating horror stories you guys sent in! Ever heard of "birdboxing"? Know what "orbiting" is? Or are you a "Kittenfish"? - tune in to hear some of the gas new terms in single town! Make sure you listen to the end to hear us discuss our dream dates, do they include a kiss at the end and a cheeky sleepover? Or a dirty kebab and a boozy goodbye? This one is a funny one! Enjoy and as always, STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE!

Hey there all you cool cats and kittens! Welcome to the first ever episode of our Gen Y Bites mini series – where we review a something thats trending in the media. And for our very first episode we're exploring the wonderful and wild world of Joe Exotic and Tiger King. Very minor spoilers ahead, but join us as we experience the hype and delve into the world of big cats and give our verdict – Hi Tho or Bye Tho! Enjoy xo

Hey there Gen Ys! This week we sit down (remotely) and discuss what the hell is going on in the world right now with *Cardi B's voice* CORONAVIIIRUS! We have a very real chat about how we are feeling about social distancing, being on lockdown and trying to navigate this new normal. We share what the last 2 weeks have been like in our isolated lives (spoiler; there is a case of COVID and a job loss) and we break down the corona questions we asked our listeners last week. We take deep dive into the psychology behind the public's response to the pandemic and of course, analyse TOILER PAPER GATE! We get honest and personal, as we share our true fears and thoughts on whats going on and how we have been struggling with true COVID-19 anxiety. As always, we still have a laugh and carry on and provide some great tips on how to manage yours thoughts in quarantine! Some links for those who are struggling through this bizarre time; Mind UK - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/ Stay safe Gen Ys!

Top of the morning to ya! (no one says that – we know). Happy St. Patrick's Day Gen Y'ers! As promised, this week the Gang have a special treat in store as they meander about London town talking to everyone about the Emerald Isle, St. Paddy himself, and what they know about our heritage! Join Conor, Nikki, and John on this magical journey – plus they give an insight into their own experiences with this historic day and chat about the Irish have conquered the globe. Enjoy!

This week we sit down to discuss the dark world of cyber bullying and trolling. After the tragic death of Caroline Flack, we unfortunately discovered what the nasty side of the internet can do. We ask why people "troll", where it originally came from, and question our involvement in the harassment of celebrities in gossip columns and glossy mags. Do we all have a part to play? Did millennials create this trolling culture? Can we change it with "Caroline's Law"? We take a closer look at our experiences of online bullying, discuss the results of the polls we guys took part in and had the privilege of sharing one listeners very personal story with cyber bullying. If you are affected by the issues discussed in this weeks episode, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need someone to talk to. We chose to listen to Caroline and say - in a world where you can be anything, be kind.

This week the gang are talking about the one thing that motivates more than almost anything else in the world – money! We have a long chat about the important role money plays in our lives, loves, and friendships – plus we discuss the changing role it's played in our lives compared with previous generations. Do you downplay your earnings? Hide some cash from your partner? Let's find out, shall we? Enjoy xo

BFF'S 4EVA RIGHT?! This week we chat about the complicated world of friendships! Generation Y are apparently the loneliest yet, what has the world come to millennials?! We discuss results from our poll on friendships that you guys kindly participated in and were surprised by some of the results! We chat about how hard it can be making new friends in your late 20's and tips on how to help. Stay tuned to the end as we reflect on some of our friendships and how to deal with toxic ones, yikes! As always, there are lots of funny, witty, stats-y (and this week a little weird) conversations. Don't forget to rate, and subscribe. Enjoy!

It's time for RELATIONSHIPS Part Two as we take a look at how The Gays™ are redefining what relationships mean for them – plus a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT from Conor and John! Join us as we discuss what a modern day homosexual relationship looks like for Generation Y, including chat about love, marriage, kids, homophobia, discrimination, and much more. The boys also test Nikki on her gay dating app knowledge before she asks them everything you could want to know about gay male relationships! Enjoy!

WE BACK! NEW YEAR, NEW EP! We are entering 2020 as we know best, with a good laugh and a cheeky chat. This week we chat about the new year and reflect on how the last decade has shaped Generation Y. We discuss how we really feel about resolutions, "new year, new me" bombarding our socials and we take a deep dive into our peaks and pits of the last decade (it gets real). As always we have a v funny quiz to keep things light, with v saucy team names. Happy New Year Gen Y's!

Ho Ho Hold your horses, because it’s the final episode of 2019! This week we’re getting a bit jolly as we take a look at all things Christmassy. We look at the origins of the holiday season and look back on some fond Christmas memories from childhoods past.We discuss how Generation Y like to spend their Holidays and the very Irish Christmas traditions we can't go without! So grab some eggnog and join us xo

Following on from their chat about reality television last week, the guys take an in-depth look at one of the most Gen Y phenomenons of our time – Influencers. We take a hard look at what being an Influencer in this day and age truly means, warts and all, as well as discussing some of the biggest controversies of the last few years. Get your #sponsoredposts ready, because this one is a doozy. Enjoy! 🧔🏻👨🏼‍🦰👧🏼 xo

With the return of I'm A Celeb this week, the guys sit down to spill all the T on Reality TV. We go all the way back to the early naughties where it all began and chat about why we've always had a fascination with reality television – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Plus, Conor and Nikki go head-to-head in a Gemma Collins off and act out some of our fav reality TV moments of the last few years. Enjoy! 🧔🏻👨🏼‍🦰👧🏼 xo

To celebrate the 10 year Anniversary of LGBTQIA+ sexual health clinic, 56 Dean Street, this week the guys are discussing one of the most important topics for Gen Y-ers – Sexual Health. We get into the nitty-gritty of the Millennial attitude towards safe sex, what we learned at school or home, and it's importance in our culture today – plus we've the usual bants, stats, and quizzes. Plus to stress the importance of National HIV Testing week, the boys discuss the HIV/AIDS crisis that plagued the gay community not so long ago. It's a deep one this week guys, but also very fun. Enjoy! 🧔🏻👨🏼‍🦰👧🏼 xo

Work, work, work, work, work, work – Rihanna, 2016 We are tackling all things work this week. Join us as we get to grips with why Generation Y are so obsessed with their careers. We'll be sharing some of our craziest jobs from back in the day, finding out which careers are the most satisfying, the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance and discussing the concept of "burnout" and "hustle culture"– plus we've the odd game and quiz thrown in. Enjoy 🧔🏻👨🏼‍🦰👧🏼 xo

Caus everything is RENT! This week the guys take a deeper look at what renting is like nowadays for Generation Y. Join us as we discuss some of our rental horror stories, take a look at the most expensive cities in Europe and some top tips when renting. Enjoy 🧔🏻👨🏼‍🦰👧🏼 xo

It's officially spooky season and the guys are taking a deep dive into Halloween. We talk about it's Irish roots, our best and worst childhood costumes plus what made Halloween such a staple for Gen Y.  Instagram – @generation_ytho Twitter – @generation_ytho

The gang are back for episode two and are taking a trip down memory lane! Join us as we look back on our childhoods and what it was like growing up as a Gen Y-er in Ireland.   Email us – genytho@gmail.com Instagram – @generation_ytho Twitter – @generation_ytho

Welcome to the very first episode of the Generation Y Tho podcast! This week we sit down and get to grips with why we all left home and tried to take on London.  Email us – genytho@gmail.com