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Podcast: The Update with Brandon Julien
Episode: The Update- February 9th
Description: A week where the universe briefly chose kindness—payday landed just before Valentine’s Day, which immediately raised suspicion—and then promptly reminded us not to get comfortable. The boiler at home base tapped out like it had hit its retirement age, forcing everyone to layer up indoors and question why heat is apparently a seasonal luxury. Macy’s, meanwhile, stayed committed to its brand: charging luxury-tax prices for items powered entirely by nostalgia and vibes. Robes cost three figures, memories cost extra, and somehow the sale sign still felt disrespectful. Outside, New York City entered a full emotional spiral o...