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Podcast: The Update with Brandon Julien
Episode: The Update- November 26th
Description: Today in The Update Journal, we revisit the annual tradition that turns even the bravest among us into rule-writing tyrants: the 2025 Potluck. Yes, it’s that magical time of year when everyone suddenly discovers they have dietary restrictions, allergies, or moral objections to dishes that have existed for centuries. This year, however, I’ve decided to do something bold. Something daring. Something historic. I’m retiring from cooking. Effective immediately. My apron is hung up. My spatula is in storage. My oven mitts have unionized and walked out. And then, as we wrap up the chaos of sign-up sheets, crockp...