The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons

In this episode of The Pod Millennial, host Libby Emmons examines two spaces where women's safety and fairness are being compromised: women's sports and women's prisons. First, Libby speaks with Brooke Slusser, a former San Jose State women's volleyball player, who shares the shocking story of how her team was kept in the dark about having a male player on their roster — and the retaliation she faced for speaking out. Then, Libby sits down with Amie Ichikawa, formerly incarcerated co-founder of WomanIIWoman. Amie gives a firsthand account of how California transformed women's prisons — from the removal of trees and installation of industrial pepper spray and impact of the housing of violent male offenders alongside female inmates.LinksFollow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsBrooke Slusser on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeslusser04 Support the legal fund through ICONS' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icons_women/Amie Ichikawa, co-founder of WomanIIWoman: womaniiwoman.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons digs into the great Lord of the Rings controversy that broke the internet. After Jack Posobiec's viral take sparked a massive online debate, Libby sits down with Jack to explore big questions: Can a text by a Catholic author like J.R.R. Tolkien be overtly pagan while also being underpinned with elements of Christian faith? Should an author's stated intentions always be considered above any other analysis of his works? What role can pre-Christian myth play in the work of Christian artists?The conversation expands into why public expressions of faith matter more than ever in a culture increasingly hostile to Christianity, the power of symbols, the beauty of classical architecture and sacred spaces, the connections between Passover and the Last Supper, and what it means to live out your faith publicly during Holy Week.LinksFollow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsX: https://x.com/JackPosobiecSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are ballet and opera dead—and is cinema next? After Timothée Chalamet sparked outrage with comments about the future of the arts, Libby Emmons sits down with Mary Morgan of Timcast’s Pop Culture Crisis to unpack why so much of modern culture feels like it’s in decline, particularly the disappearance of conservative voices in the arts. Then, the conversation turns to everyday life: why shopping feels impossible, why even expensive clothes fall apart, and why thrift stores are no longer the treasure troves they once were. They close with a candid look at looksmaxxing, Gen Z dating dynamics, and the growing sense that real relationships—and real identity—are getting harder to hold onto in a culture that feels increasingly disposable.LinksFollow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsMary's links:X: https://x.com/maryarchivedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryarchived/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons sits down with legendary Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on creativity, cancellation, and the state of modern entertainment. Graham opens up about his experience being ostracized from the UK comedy world for speaking out against gender ideology, the personal toll of losing lifelong friends, and his testimony before Congress. Together, they explore how gender ideology has infiltrated children's programming and mainstream entertainment, why modern TV shows like the new Star Trek feel hollow and politically driven, and the decline of creative institutions like Pixar.They also dive into the decline of Pixar and the woke infiltration of beloved franchises like Star Trek. Graham makes the case that we're at a cultural inflection point — a punk moment — where artists need to smash up the false idols, embrace creative discipline, and find new ways to reach audiences outside the legacy media machine.LinksFollow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsX: https://x.com/glinner/Substack: https://grahamlinehan.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Libby Emmons opens the episode reflecting on the hypocrisy and deception surrounding the COVID lockdowns—from politicians breaking their own rules to the devastating impact school closures had on children. She recalls life in Brooklyn during March 2020, the divide between the “laptop class” and essential workers, and the moment she realized public health messaging had become political theater.Then Libby is joined by New York Post columnist Karol Markowicz, who discusses leaving New York City, the decline of urban leadership, and the long-term damage COVID school closures inflicted on education.Finally, Libby interviews Natalya Murakhver, director of the documentary 15 Days, about the political decisions behind prolonged school shutdowns and the lasting consequences for an entire generation of children.LinksFollow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsKarol MarkowiczX: https://x.com/karolColumns: https://nypost.com/author/karol-markowicz/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-karol-markowicz-show/id170990547715 Days Documentaryhttps://www.15daysfilm.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons reflects on the irreplaceable nature of human creativity in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Through a personal meditation on art, memory, and meaning, she asks what we lose—and what we must protect—as our creations attempt to imitate the human spirit.Libby then sits down with popular podcaster Tim Pool for a wide-ranging conversation on AI’s rapid takeover of music, art, and media. From AI-generated songs to fully personalized entertainment ecosystems, they explore how technology is reshaping culture, dissolving shared experiences, and redefining reality itself.Finally, George Carter of Old Sovereign Publishing joins the program to discuss The Great Panathenaea, an ambitious international playwriting competition inspired by Plutarch. He and Libby examine the difference between propaganda and genuine art, the enduring power of classical storytelling.Subscribe, share, and visit thepodmillennial.com.New episodes every Tuesday.Links:Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsThe Great Panathenaea https://oldsovereignpublishing.com/pages/competitionTimcast IRL podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ma/podcast/timcast-irl/id1503517959See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons explores the cultural battles between men and women to a broader ideological takeover shaping the modern art world. First, Libby recounts how she once idolized male authors like Steinbeck, Faulkner, and Dostoevsky for their ferocity and fearlessness, while dismissing women writers as weak and overly focused on victimhood, sex, and motherhood. She searched bookstores for female voices that matched the urgency of male writers but found them disappointing.Everything changed when she became a mother herself. Suddenly, she understood why women wrote about motherhood—it transformed her art and perspective entirely. She wrote plays exploring maternal love, fear, and loss. The turning point came when she remembered a woman who embodied strength, sacrifice, and endurance through raising and losing her son, revealing that women's stories aren't weaker than men's stories; they're simply different, with their own heroic journey.Next, Libby sits down with Townhall senior columnist and novelist Kurt Schlichter, to discuss his provocative article "Men Are Going to Strike Back" and the evolving dynamics between men and women in modern America. Examining how men are reaching a breaking point — from the collapse of chivalry and the feminization of institutions to young men retreating from dating, marriage, and faith. What happens when the social contract between men and women unravels?The episode closes with artist Adam Thompson sharing his mission to restore beauty and merit to American art through The Great American Art Competition. He argues that museums and cultural institutions have drifted from craftsmanship toward ideology — and that it’s time to rebuild an art culture rooted in excellence.Subscribe, share, and visit thepodmillennial.com.New episodes every Tuesday.Links:Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsKurt SchlichterTownhall: https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichterX: https://x.com/KurtSchlichterAdam ThompsonWebsite: https://abstractmiami.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstractmiami/The Great American Art Competition: https://tgaac.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Libby Emmons reflects on why her Italian-American grandmother hated The Godfather — not because it wasn’t a cinematic masterpiece, but because of what it represented for immigrant families trying to build dignified lives in America.In this deeply personal monologue, Libby traces her grandmother’s journey from Brooklyn classrooms to apple-picking conversations and Staten Island ferry love stories. It’s a meditation on assimilation, anglicized names, quiet integration, and what happens when an ethnic legacy is reduced to stereotype.Then ULTRAFREE podcaster and Emmy-winning actress Drea de Matteo of The Sopranos joins for an honest, unscripted conversation about breaking with Hollywood orthodoxy, losing everything during the COVID mandates, raising teenagers in a hyper-political culture, and finding faith and freedom in turbulent times. From memoir writing to media manipulation to the spiritual undercurrents shaping today’s cultural battles, nothing is off-limits.This episode explores Italian-American identity, Hollywood culture, medical freedom, parenting, love, and the search for truth in a divided America.Subscribe, share, and visit thepodmillennial.com.New episodes every Tuesday.Links:Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsListen to Drea’s podcast ULTRAFREE:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ultrafree/id1873411221Follow Drea on X: https://x.com/dreadematteoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Libby Emmons for an engaging episode covering music, sports, and the shifting landscape of cultural issues in America.In This Episode:Morrissey's Comeback - Libby reflects on the legendary crooner's new single "Notre Dame" and his return to music after years of industry rejection, exploring themes of beauty, art, and cultural preservation.Phil Labonte (All That Remains) - The heavy metal frontman and Tim Cast IRL co-host discusses navigating conservative politics in the music industry, cancel culture, the evolution of rock music, and why he refuses to apologize.Katie Uhlaender (5x Olympian) - American skeleton racer Katie shares her heartbreaking story of being denied a sixth Olympic appearance due to controversial point manipulation by a Canadian coach, and her fight for athlete protection.Pamela Garfield Yeager - Mental health professional and author discusses the major shifts in the transgender medical industry.New episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe, follow, and share The Pod Millennial.Links:Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons and Jack Posobiec break down the Super Bowl and discuss how Jay-Z has driven far-left messaging in halftime shows since 2020. Libby also dives into Hollywood’s latest immigration meltdown — including Molly Ringwald comparing ICE to fascists. Plus, producer Dallas Sonnier joins the show to discuss his highly anticipated new series, The Pendragon Cycle.New episodes every Tuesday.Subscribe, follow, and share The Pod Millennial.Links:Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: www.thepodmillennial.comJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the debut episode of The Pod Millennial, Libby Emmons—Editor-in-Chief of The Post Millennial and Human Events—introduces the show and shares how she went from New York City playwright to journalist after speaking out in 2018 and watching her theater world turn overnight.Then Libby sits down with Daily Wire host Michael Knowles to break down Broadway’s latest casting controversy in Six, the difference between acting and activism, and what happens when culture trades beauty and truth for novelty and propaganda.Plus: The Post Millennial’s Canadian news editor Roberto Wakerell-Cruz joins Libby to unpack Davos, Mark Carney, Canada’s conformity problem, and the hypocrisy surrounding “land acknowledgements” and the Greenland debate.Follow Libby Emmons on X: https://x.com/libbyemmonsThe Post Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/The Pod Millennial: https://thepostmillennial.com/podJust the News Podcast Network: https://justthenews.com/podcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Pod Millennial with Libby Emmons dives into the culture shaping America today. From arts and media to politics, Libby talks with the people influencing culture from the inside out. New episodes every Tuesday, starting January 27, 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.