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Giving Up

Giving Up

By: John deBary Youngmi Mayer Alex Pemoulié
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 Giving Up is the podcast where three aging Millennials talk about giving up: surrendering to the inexorable march of time and their inevitable demise. Each week we talk about why the world is mad at us and then we vote on who has the most interesting topic to talk about as it relates to our generation's unique spot as people who grew up with the internet but still remembers what life was like before it. Fueled by (un)diagnosed ADHD we cover a range of topics from pop culture, to parenting, generational warfare, and beyond.2024 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • "The What Principle?"

    "The What Principle?"
    Aug 15 2025

    At long last, Giving Up returns for a fifth (!) season delivering the millennial-coded and restaurant-adjacient content you crave. To celebrate the premier, our crew ditches the usual episode format in favor of a robust lore update.

    Consumption:

    Alex: The Ministry of Time

    Youngmi: Too Much

    JdB: Unshrunk

    Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously.
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    52 mins
  • "Weirdly ok"

    "Weirdly ok"
    May 30 2025

    This is the way season four ends, not with a bang but with a "weirdly ok." Alex John and Youngmi discuss the emotions that are topping them this week before discussing the topic of memory.

    Consumption:

    Alex: Last of Us Finale

    Youngmi: "Bad Influence"

    JdB: Oreo Mega Stuff and Hostess Strawberry Cupcakes

    Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously.
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    51 mins
  • Restaurant Bodies As Objects

    Restaurant Bodies As Objects
    May 23 2025

    On this, the penultimate episode of season 4, the crew explores a listener-submitted question about an all-too common occurence in hospitality spaces: when customers feel entitled to comment on—and touch—workers' bodies.

    Please send us your advice questions! And topic suggestions! Send us a voice note via our IG profile, email them to givingupthepod@gmail.com or send anonymously.

    Consumption:

    Youngmi: Boyfriend Forever

    Alex: Waitress the Musical

    JdB: Underworld and Robin Tran
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    52 mins
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