Millian: Unmuted Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/millian-unmuted Millian: Unmuted is a podcast for saying things out loud when staying quiet stopped making sense. Hosted by Millian: Gen X, introverted, and officially fed up. This show explores the everyday realities, headlines, ideas, and cultural moments that actually matter… or maybe they don’t. No agenda. No performance. Just thoughts, reactions, observations, and the occasional nerve being touched. There’s no script. No schedule. No algorithm chase. No one listens. No one cares. Yet, still doing it anyway! MillianSpeaks.com. All Rights Reserved 8eb77f99-6108-5edd-9500-2459bcd07b1b yes Trailer: Millian Unmuted Podcast en Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:30:33 -0700 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:31:03 -0700 https://www.millian.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/J25dG9MZQdCau4AoB0AfUk97yLDKq8ummGg6ICkRLfA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZGIz/MTg0Mzc2MDE4Y2E2/NzQ0ODVkMzY1NWZj/MjRkZS5wbmc.jpg Millian: Unmuted https://www.millian.com episodic Millian Quinteros Millian: Unmuted is a podcast for saying things out loud when staying quiet stopped making sense. Hosted by Millian: Gen X, introverted, and officially fed up. This show explores the everyday realities, headlines, ideas, and cultural moments that actually matter… or maybe they don’t. No agenda. No performance. Just thoughts, reactions, observations, and the occasional nerve being touched. There’s no script. No schedule. No algorithm chase. No one listens. No one cares. Yet, still doing it anyway! Millian: Unmuted is a podcast for saying things out loud when staying quiet stopped making sense. personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective Millian Quinteros producer@millian.com No No Don't Talk About My Cupcakes 9 9 Don't Talk About My Cupcakes full ca6effe0-745d-4ea1-9523-218d72003917 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50119254 After being off the mic for a bit while prepping for a TEDx talk and a few other speaking gigs, I’m back with an update on what’s been going on behind the scenes. This stretch forced me to take a hard look at how I feel, how I perform, and how I show up on stage. I made a decision to drop some weight, not just for health, but to feel lighter and more controlled when I speak. That led me to a binge meal at Olive Garden which was well worth it. Kinda.

I have a story to tell you about blue cupcakes and a woman with no business being in yoga pants, and why I got some sweet revenge without even trying. This episode is part health update, part reality check, and part just making it up as I go.  

]]> After being off the mic for a bit while prepping for a TEDx talk and a few other speaking gigs, I’m back with an update on what’s been going on behind the scenes. This stretch forced me to take a hard look at how I feel, how I perform, and how I show up on stage. I made a decision to drop some weight, not just for health, but to feel lighter and more controlled when I speak. That led me to a binge meal at Olive Garden which was well worth it. Kinda.

I have a story to tell you about blue cupcakes and a woman with no business being in yoga pants, and why I got some sweet revenge without even trying. This episode is part health update, part reality check, and part just making it up as I go.  

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:29:45 -0700 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 1719 After being off the mic for a bit while prepping for a TEDx talk and a few other speaking gigs, I’m back with an update on what’s been going on behind the scenes. This stretch forced me to take a hard look at how I feel, how I perform, and how I show up on stage. I made a decision to drop some weight, not just for health, but to feel lighter and more controlled when I speak. That led me to a binge meal at Olive Garden which was well worth it. Kinda.

I have a story to tell you about blue cupcakes and a woman with no business being in yoga pants, and why I got some sweet revenge without even trying. This episode is part health update, part reality check, and part just making it up as I go.  

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No I Don't Have a Dream Job 8 8 I Don't Have a Dream Job full 3b72d67d-1600-4f8f-8d1a-766eb939b7c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8c32d34 Two things that bother me, is when people ask what my dream job is, and what is my "why."  Just don't ask, because I am not playing that game with you. If you can't figure that out, then you may have a bigger problem than me. I will rebel against this question, by eating pineapple on pizza, and patiently waiting for the revolution. It's time for something big in this world, and I may be just too tired to care about it. 

]]> Two things that bother me, is when people ask what my dream job is, and what is my "why."  Just don't ask, because I am not playing that game with you. If you can't figure that out, then you may have a bigger problem than me. I will rebel against this question, by eating pineapple on pizza, and patiently waiting for the revolution. It's time for something big in this world, and I may be just too tired to care about it. 

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:56:33 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 1837 Two things that bother me, is when people ask what my dream job is, and what is my "why."  Just don't ask, because I am not playing that game with you. If you can't figure that out, then you may have a bigger problem than me. I will rebel against this question, by eating pineapple on pizza, and patiently waiting for the revolution. It's time for something big in this world, and I may be just too tired to care about it. 

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No No, I Will Not Download Your App! 7 7 No, I Will Not Download Your App! full 7d787f89-c366-48f8-bd8a-6660836f80b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1705f1a I am exhausted by the fact that everything now needs an account, an app, or my phone number. I am not trying to join a loyalty program, a community, or a digital ecosystem. I am trying to buy a sandwich. Just give me the discount already!

Somewhere along the way, our entire way of living turned into a gamified mess. Points, badges, rewards, tiers, and notifications constantly reminding us we are just one more click away from saving a few cents. To get there, we hand over data, attention, and access without a second thought. We are warned nonstop about identity theft, data breaches, and unauthorized access. We are told to protect our privacy and lock everything down. At the same time, participation in modern life requires our identity at every turn. 

This episode is part rant and part reality check. What happened to simple transactions? What happened to trust, to authenticity, to real human exchange? Not everything needs to be optimized. Not every interaction needs to be tracked. Chasing rewards is not the same as chasing meaning, and engagement is not the same as connection.


Let us keep things real, authentic, and organic. Or at the very least, let us remember what that used to feel like before everything required a login.

]]> I am exhausted by the fact that everything now needs an account, an app, or my phone number. I am not trying to join a loyalty program, a community, or a digital ecosystem. I am trying to buy a sandwich. Just give me the discount already!

Somewhere along the way, our entire way of living turned into a gamified mess. Points, badges, rewards, tiers, and notifications constantly reminding us we are just one more click away from saving a few cents. To get there, we hand over data, attention, and access without a second thought. We are warned nonstop about identity theft, data breaches, and unauthorized access. We are told to protect our privacy and lock everything down. At the same time, participation in modern life requires our identity at every turn. 

This episode is part rant and part reality check. What happened to simple transactions? What happened to trust, to authenticity, to real human exchange? Not everything needs to be optimized. Not every interaction needs to be tracked. Chasing rewards is not the same as chasing meaning, and engagement is not the same as connection.


Let us keep things real, authentic, and organic. Or at the very least, let us remember what that used to feel like before everything required a login.

]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:34:16 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 2041 I am exhausted by the fact that everything now needs an account, an app, or my phone number. I am not trying to join a loyalty program, a community, or a digital ecosystem. I am trying to buy a sandwich. Just give me the discount already!

Somewhere along the way, our entire way of living turned into a gamified mess. Points, badges, rewards, tiers, and notifications constantly reminding us we are just one more click away from saving a few cents. To get there, we hand over data, attention, and access without a second thought. We are warned nonstop about identity theft, data breaches, and unauthorized access. We are told to protect our privacy and lock everything down. At the same time, participation in modern life requires our identity at every turn. 

This episode is part rant and part reality check. What happened to simple transactions? What happened to trust, to authenticity, to real human exchange? Not everything needs to be optimized. Not every interaction needs to be tracked. Chasing rewards is not the same as chasing meaning, and engagement is not the same as connection.


Let us keep things real, authentic, and organic. Or at the very least, let us remember what that used to feel like before everything required a login.

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No Nickel and Dime Culture 6 6 Nickel and Dime Culture full 14f7db00-4e9a-4d38-ae26-6d4bdfc28d48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/311d12e1 Everything costs too damn much and it’s not accidental. Food, groceries, bills, repairs, eating out… all of it feels rigged, because it is. We’ve hit an economic point of no return, drowning in debt while pretending we’re not even sure who we owe it to. We’re propping up a broken system with fake paper money and calling it “normal.”


In this podcast, I break down how we got here and why the simplest fixes are the ones nobody wants to touch. From fast food and veterinarians to big-box stores and auto mechanics, I dig into how everyday necessities turned into financial landmines. This doesn’t end well and pretending otherwise won’t save us. Hang on to your wallet, brother.

]]> Everything costs too damn much and it’s not accidental. Food, groceries, bills, repairs, eating out… all of it feels rigged, because it is. We’ve hit an economic point of no return, drowning in debt while pretending we’re not even sure who we owe it to. We’re propping up a broken system with fake paper money and calling it “normal.”


In this podcast, I break down how we got here and why the simplest fixes are the ones nobody wants to touch. From fast food and veterinarians to big-box stores and auto mechanics, I dig into how everyday necessities turned into financial landmines. This doesn’t end well and pretending otherwise won’t save us. Hang on to your wallet, brother.

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:52:51 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 2182 Everything costs too damn much and it’s not accidental. Food, groceries, bills, repairs, eating out… all of it feels rigged, because it is. We’ve hit an economic point of no return, drowning in debt while pretending we’re not even sure who we owe it to. We’re propping up a broken system with fake paper money and calling it “normal.”


In this podcast, I break down how we got here and why the simplest fixes are the ones nobody wants to touch. From fast food and veterinarians to big-box stores and auto mechanics, I dig into how everyday necessities turned into financial landmines. This doesn’t end well and pretending otherwise won’t save us. Hang on to your wallet, brother.

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No Do You Really Need to Be Liked? 5 5 Do You Really Need to Be Liked? full 42bcba89-6dd1-4273-8a29-f47523320d15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8d86c98 I’m asking a question most people never stop to think about. Do you need to be liked? I’ve always told myself I don’t, but sometimes I wonder if it’s the world that’s off or is it just me. From traveling solo and eating alone to watching how my dad treated people with kindness that didn’t always pay off for me, this one’s about what it means to do life on your own terms.

I dive into what it’s like to be introverted in an extroverted world, how social circles and life can feel like high school all over again, and why being nice doesn’t always lead to success. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a quiet thinker, or just someone who’s tired of chasing approval, this might be your episode.

]]> I’m asking a question most people never stop to think about. Do you need to be liked? I’ve always told myself I don’t, but sometimes I wonder if it’s the world that’s off or is it just me. From traveling solo and eating alone to watching how my dad treated people with kindness that didn’t always pay off for me, this one’s about what it means to do life on your own terms.

I dive into what it’s like to be introverted in an extroverted world, how social circles and life can feel like high school all over again, and why being nice doesn’t always lead to success. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a quiet thinker, or just someone who’s tired of chasing approval, this might be your episode.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:06:30 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 1678 I’m asking a question most people never stop to think about. Do you need to be liked? I’ve always told myself I don’t, but sometimes I wonder if it’s the world that’s off or is it just me. From traveling solo and eating alone to watching how my dad treated people with kindness that didn’t always pay off for me, this one’s about what it means to do life on your own terms.

I dive into what it’s like to be introverted in an extroverted world, how social circles and life can feel like high school all over again, and why being nice doesn’t always lead to success. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a quiet thinker, or just someone who’s tired of chasing approval, this might be your episode.

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No Do You Like the Fake Ones? 4 4 Do You Like the Fake Ones? full 0216216a-d917-475f-a864-2e49428a6b2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/50f05083 I am a real human, feeling stuck in a world that is growing more fake by the day. When you think about it, our food, our medicine, our news, social media, entertainment and general life are all fake, and slowly being usurped by A.I. I share with you things I notice about how everything is counterfeiting humans and the human experience. So I ask simply....do you really like the fake ones?

]]> I am a real human, feeling stuck in a world that is growing more fake by the day. When you think about it, our food, our medicine, our news, social media, entertainment and general life are all fake, and slowly being usurped by A.I. I share with you things I notice about how everything is counterfeiting humans and the human experience. So I ask simply....do you really like the fake ones?

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:40:37 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 1249 I am a real human, feeling stuck in a world that is growing more fake by the day. When you think about it, our food, our medicine, our news, social media, entertainment and general life are all fake, and slowly being usurped by A.I. I share with you things I notice about how everything is counterfeiting humans and the human experience. So I ask simply....do you really like the fake ones?

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No A Squid Looks at 50 3 3 A Squid Looks at 50 full 240bb54c-39e4-4a99-887e-2a0429579414 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67d2d4ef Coming up on age 50, and I am really lost and confused by the world I see around me. Do we long for an earlier time, when it turns out that we were probably lied to about it anyway? Do we look forward to a new time, when things don't look much better? Do we just run off and eat cheeseburgers and not care? I am lamenting today about what I see as I approach age 50, yet not quite at the half way mark yet. I am pulling you down with me, to the depths of this ocean, and we will talk about it

]]> Coming up on age 50, and I am really lost and confused by the world I see around me. Do we long for an earlier time, when it turns out that we were probably lied to about it anyway? Do we look forward to a new time, when things don't look much better? Do we just run off and eat cheeseburgers and not care? I am lamenting today about what I see as I approach age 50, yet not quite at the half way mark yet. I am pulling you down with me, to the depths of this ocean, and we will talk about it

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:40:30 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 1472 Coming up on age 50, and I am really lost and confused by the world I see around me. Do we long for an earlier time, when it turns out that we were probably lied to about it anyway? Do we look forward to a new time, when things don't look much better? Do we just run off and eat cheeseburgers and not care? I am lamenting today about what I see as I approach age 50, yet not quite at the half way mark yet. I am pulling you down with me, to the depths of this ocean, and we will talk about it

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No The World Has Had Enough 2 2 The World Has Had Enough full 4688b3f2-c445-466f-b103-5b37f38723d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa98668a The world has had enough. I’ve had enough. And I’m pretty sure you have too. Nothing feels the same anymore. We grind harder every day just to survive while taxes, bills, and broken systems bleed us dry. The truth is, it isn’t supposed to be this way. 

Across the world, people are waking up and refusing to stay silent. The last six years have tested all of us, and now it’s time to push back. Change won’t come from waiting. It comes from standing up and taking it back. 

So where do we go from here? That’s up to us. We either keep letting the system win, or we start creating something better. Are you ready to fight for it? Are you fed up yet?

]]> The world has had enough. I’ve had enough. And I’m pretty sure you have too. Nothing feels the same anymore. We grind harder every day just to survive while taxes, bills, and broken systems bleed us dry. The truth is, it isn’t supposed to be this way. 

Across the world, people are waking up and refusing to stay silent. The last six years have tested all of us, and now it’s time to push back. Change won’t come from waiting. It comes from standing up and taking it back. 

So where do we go from here? That’s up to us. We either keep letting the system win, or we start creating something better. Are you ready to fight for it? Are you fed up yet?

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:44:13 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 1049 The world has had enough. I’ve had enough. And I’m pretty sure you have too. Nothing feels the same anymore. We grind harder every day just to survive while taxes, bills, and broken systems bleed us dry. The truth is, it isn’t supposed to be this way. 

Across the world, people are waking up and refusing to stay silent. The last six years have tested all of us, and now it’s time to push back. Change won’t come from waiting. It comes from standing up and taking it back. 

So where do we go from here? That’s up to us. We either keep letting the system win, or we start creating something better. Are you ready to fight for it? Are you fed up yet?

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No Trailer: Millian Unmuted Podcast 1 1 Trailer: Millian Unmuted Podcast trailer 55611279-5acf-4c4c-92b8-14953de13de7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5dad0ec3 My trailer to the reboot of my podcast, Millian Unmuted. Just telling you what I am planning for 2026 and forward!

]]> My trailer to the reboot of my podcast, Millian Unmuted. Just telling you what I am planning for 2026 and forward!

]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:57:57 -0800 Millian Quinteros Millian Quinteros 397 My trailer to the reboot of my podcast, Millian Unmuted. Just telling you what I am planning for 2026 and forward!

]]> personal journal, Millian Unmuted, everyday life, modern life, commentary, personal stories, solo podcast, thoughts, reflections, Gen-X, real talk, introvert, authenticity, current events, humor, observations, daily experiences, life lessons, unscripted, mindful living, perspective No