Once In A Generation
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Podcast Overview
<p>WELCOME TO ONCE IN A GENERATION</p><p>A podcast about the Millennial generation, making sense of "unprecedented" events through cultural touchstones and dark humor.</p><p>Once In A Generation is a comedy podcast about culture, economics, and growing up.</p><p>Free episodes are released every other week on all major podcast platforms, with weekly bonus content for Patreon subscribers.</p><p>For more content and merch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://onceinagenerationpod.com/">onceinagenerationpod.com</a></p>
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7/17/2025
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
From $1.23 Gas to $4.68 Gas: What Changed? (Season 2 Episode 2)
<p>Remember when getting your driver's license meant freedom? In this episode of <strong>Once in a Generation</strong>, Chace, Catie, and Liv take a nostalgic road trip back to the days when gas was cheap, MapQuest printouts lived in the glove box, and teenagers would spend entire afternoons just driving around with friends.</p><p>From the excitement of a first car to the reality of paying just $1.23 a gallon for gas, we explore how driving shaped the millennial experience and why today's teens have a very different relationship with cars, independence, and growing up. Along the way, we compare gas prices across decades, revisit the rise of hybrid vehicles, discuss the cultural battles around fuel efficiency, and ask a bigger question: what happened to the freedom that came with the open road?</p><p>Whether you remember cruising aimlessly on a Friday night, burning CDs for road trips, or printing directions from MapQuest before leaving the house, this episode is packed with millennial nostalgia and surprising insights into how much life has changed.</p><p>🚗 Topics Covered: • First cars and learning to drive </p><p>• Why millennials spent so much time in their cars </p><p>• Gas prices from the 1990s to today </p><p>• The freedom teenagers once had </p><p>• MapQuest, road trips, and pre-smartphone navigation </p><p>• Hybrid cars and changing car culture </p><p>• Why Gen Z drives less than previous generations </p><p>• The rising cost of independence</p><p>If you enjoy conversations about millennial culture, nostalgia, generational differences, technology, and the way everyday life has changed over the last 30 years, be sure to like, subscribe, and join us for future episodes.</p><p>Chapters:</p><p><strong>00:00</strong> Gas Was Only $1.23 a Gallon</p><p><strong>04:22</strong> The Age We Started Driving</p><p><strong>11:17</strong> The Death of the Cheap First Car</p><p><strong>15:24</strong> Why We Used to Just Drive Around</p><p><strong>18:48</strong> Surviving Without GPS</p><p><strong>20:28</strong> What Gas Stations Were Really Like</p><p><strong>23:39</strong> Why People Hated Hybrids</p><p><strong>27:13</strong> Running Cars on French Fry Oil</p><p><strong>01:23:42</strong> What Happened to Gas Prices?</p><p><strong>02:03:03</strong> The Freedom Today's Teens Lost</p>
February 17, 2026
Millennial Optimism Era (Season 2 Premiere)
<p>A “legendary” era of millennial optimism has been trending on social media for the past few months. But was it ever real? Welcome to season two of Once in a Generation! </p><p>Follow us on Instagram: /onceinagenpod </p><p>Join us on Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/onceinageneration">https://www.patreon.com/onceinageneration</a> </p><p>Buy our merch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/onceinageneration/">https://www.bonfire.com/store/onceinageneration/</a> </p><p>#newepisode #millennial #podcast #nostalgia #millennialoptimismera #optimism #socialmedia</p>
December 15, 2025
Once In A Generation: Holiday Bracket Draft (Episode 12)
<p>It’s a nostalgia face-off! There can only be one winner of the 90’s holiday season — will we crown your favorite? We’re drafting our picks to see who comes out on top.</p><p>Join us through December 25th as we go head to head in a battle of gifts, movies, memories, and more.</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: /onceinagenpod</p><p>Join us on Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/onceinageneration">https://www.patreon.com/onceinageneration</a></p><p>Buy our merch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/onceinageneration/">https://www.bonfire.com/store/onceinageneration/</a></p>
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- What is Once In A Generation?
<p>WELCOME TO ONCE IN A GENERATION</p><p>A podcast about the Millennial generation, making sense of "unprecedented" events through cultural touchstones and dark humor.</p><p>Once In A Generation is a comedy podcast about culture, economics, and growing up.</p><p>Free episodes are released every other week on all major podcast platforms, with weekly bonus content for Patreon subscribers.</p><p>For more content and merch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://onceinagenerationpod.com/">onceinagenerationpod.com</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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