

* Christine is a published author (check out her books Again, But Better and Better Together!)- but she’s also been creating content on YouTube, Instagram, and more for years. * We're joined by #Millennial’s social media manager, Chloé, and friend of the show Christine Riccio for a big discussion on social media! * Each member of the panel has a story about something they've seen or experienced that can make these relationships complicated, but there is nuance so long as consenting adults are involved. * Inspired by our Demi Lovato discussion in the main show, we get into more specifics about the issues that can present in friendships and romantic relationships with a large age gap. And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon:

* This week's recommendations will help you stay feeling cozy ahead of fall: purchase audit protection when filing taxes (Andrew), OUAI leave-in conditioner (Laura), and Rare Beauty's Lip Soufflé (Pam). * Andrew gets vulnerable about being audited by the IRS, but also points out that an agent didn't take him out with an "AK-15." Take note, Senator Grassley. * Republicans are fear mongering over the $80 billion earmarked in the Inflation Reduction Act for hiring 87,000 new IRS agents. * Our listeners weigh in with their stories about being in a romantic relationship with a large age gap. * As active members of fandom, we speak about the large age gaps in some of our own friendships "back in the day," and whether we think we would approach them differently now. * Demi Lovato's latest single '29' has gone viral, prompting more conversations about the cultural shift in perceptions around large age gaps in relationships.

* Andrew surprises Laura and Pam by asking them to read in High Valyrian on air in honor of our 'Thrones' conversation. * Related to 'Game of Thrones', a listener asks 'AITA if I don't go to my friend's GoT themed wedding?' * Is this the make or break moment for major fandom spinoff series? * BREAKING NEWS: Andrew is committing to the highly anticipated 'Game of Thrones' and 'Lord of the Rings' spinoff series. * Amid news that Biden will be (finally) announcing his student loan forgiveness solution, the panel has thoughts. * Are we still on the Be Real train? Instagram is clearly getting on board. * Welcome to #Millennial, the home of PRETEND adulting and real talk. * Jack Antonoff gets too involved with hot artists and Pam ruins Lorde's "Green Light" for Andrew * Britney is in her healing era, and we're here for it! * Streaming beats cable, NBC considers cutting an hour of primetime, and MoviePass is back. * Pam takes the reins for some pop culture updates!
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* It's an entertainment themed recommendation week for #Millennial! Check out 'The Princess' on HBO Max (Andrew), season 2 of 'Only Murders in the Building' (Laura), and the *Nterviews series on the Lance Bass Show podcast (Pam). * This new trend can refer to scaling back to the bare minimum work required, not centering our lives around work, or letting go of doing additional work without additional pay. * What is Quiet Quitting? How do we establish a balance between work life and LIFE? * As midterms loom, so too does "Dark Brandon." * The White House Twitter account sees a sudden tone shift, endearing the account to tens of thousands of users. Don't worry, we'll issue lots of reminders! * PSA: You'll still need to apply for the debt relief by 12/31. * Listeners sound off about what they'll be able to do when their student debt is canceled, and we celebrate the newly unveiled IDR plan effectively canceling interest.

* We're pleasantly surprised by how much the Biden-Harris student debt relief plan includes, and how many people are seeing significant or complete loan cancellation. * Corn kid is precious and must be protected at all costs. * Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and CORN talk!
