The Update with Brandon Julien

In today’s edition of The Update Journal, we begin by doing something rarely seen in sports discourse: not blaming the guy holding the lineup card. Carlos Mendoza hasn't been fired yet, but may become the latest victim of the “fire him and figure it out later” strategy, even though he didn’t build the roster, break the bullpen, or personally tell hitters to forget how bats work. But sure—let’s...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal, we begin in Queens—yes, Queens—where the Mets managed to hit rock bottom at home, getting swept in a doubleheader by the Rockies… a team that treats winning like it’s an optional side quest. At Citi Field, no less. Nothing says “home field advantage” like personally hosting your own downfall. At this point, the only thing elevated wasn’t the Rockies—it was...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal, we ask the important questions: how rich do you have to be to unlock unlimited McDonald’s like it’s a secret level in a video game—and more importantly, who do we need to fight to get one? Meanwhile, Maury is apparently coming back to television, because nothing says “progress” like a lie detector, a manila envelope, and someone sprinting backstage in tear...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal, we begin with a full-blown financial identity crisis—because nothing says “start your day strong” like standing at the register wondering if a $2 bill is going to buy your breakfast… or get you investigated by the Secret Service. Is it rare? Yes. Is it legal tender? Also yes. Will the cashier look at you like you just handed them pirate treasure? Absolutel...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal… we check in on the Mets, who have now lost 12 straight games—which at this point isn’t a losing streak, it’s a lifestyle choice. I’m not saying it’s bad, but somewhere, the 1962 Mets are watching this like, “Okay now you’re just showing off.” Even the producers asked if we should switch to a wellness segment because clearly… something is broken spiritually...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal… Apparently continuity is now just a suggestion, emotional trauma comes with a carrying case, and somewhere out there, someone looked at seafood and said, “You know what this needs? Dairy.” We start in Radiator Springs, where the new Cars series is teaching kids valuable life lessons like… ignoring established timelines and hoping nobody notices. Because no...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal… we begin with a level of anger that even the producers are a little nervous about. The Mets have lost 11 straight games, and I’d like to personally apologize to my blood pressure, my television, and Gary, Keith, and Ron for what they’re about to endure. This isn’t just a losing streak—it’s an emotional hostage situation. Meanwhile, in a rare moment of peac...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal, we'll begin with the crossover that Nickelodeon looked at, thought about for five seconds, and then collectively said, “Yeah… we’re not dealing with that headache.” Somewhere in an alternate universe, SpongeBob is hanging out with Timmy Turner, Cosmo is causing property damage, and Mr. Krabs is trying to charge everyone rent—but here in reality, we got...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal… New York City has officially entered its “Hey Baby… that’ll be $250” era, rolling out an anti-catcalling campaign like it’s a parking violation with feelings. And look—I’m not saying it’s a bad idea. I’m just saying… some of the oldest New Yorkers have been doing this since before the subway had air conditioning. If you’re gonna enforce this, you better co...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal… we'll start with a man who looked at contaminated peanuts and said, “Eh… just ship it.” Because nothing says confidence like knowingly sending salmonella into the group chat of America’s food supply. Somewhere, a lawyer just felt a disturbance in the force… and immediately started billing by the hour. Then we check in on Mayor Mamdani, now officially 1...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal, we begin with YouTube Premium now costing $15.99 a month… which is impressive, because not that long ago, that was the price of cable. You know—those 800 channels you didn’t watch? Now we’ve evolved. We pay the same price to avoid ads… on an app that still finds ways to remind you that ads exist. Progress. Then we move to Sparkling Ice… which has officiall...

In today’s edition of The Update Journal… we’re dealing with three very different realities colliding at the exact same time—and none of them asked for permission. First, Pillsbury said “you know what this country needs right now?” Not lower prices, not peace and quiet—S’mores rolls. Because nothing says stability like waking up at 6am on your first day back and stress-eating something that tastes...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we're doing something a little bit different- a compilation of the best of Year 1 of the show. As I've said numerous times before, Year 1 had a lot going on. The first year of Donald Trump's presidency, the October terror attack on the W...

We've done a lot of episodes throughout our many years of #TheUpdate, but some of them are my personal favorites. Every month, we're going to go into The Update vault and play one episode from my personal list of favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy them as much as i did hosting it.

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...

Hello everyone! We're going into #TheUpdate vault to play one of our many episodes throughout our many years of the show. For today's episode, we go into the world of Year 5 of The Update. When we first started this then-show at WKRB in 2017, the first year had a lot of things going on. Donald Trump's first year in office, mass shootings worldwide, and the Great American Solar Eclipse...