The Miami work trip cut us short on recording for a little while, but now we’re BACK. This episode begins with a round-up of what’s happened since we last shared a recording; citizenM Miami, house moves and lifestyle changes (AKA out excuses for not recording) followed by three key news topics that don’t include Elon - can you believe it?

Topic 1: Soho House founder Nick Jones has stepped down as CEO to work on more of the creative community elements of the brand following his prostate cancer diagnosis and recovery. Something we applaud him for that builds more curiosity over what will become of a brand expanding to new properties and locations with exclusive membership elements, at such high speed. 

Topic 2: Balenciaga has released controversial ads for their latest campaign that sexualised children. We’re looking into their response and reaction in suing the creatives who worked on the campaign for $25 million. As we know from experience, every brand campaign worked internally or externally will have a tier of checks, discussion and approvals - how and why are Balenciaga blaming anyone but themselves? Outrageous.

Topic 3: Kanye West appeared on Infowars last week wearing a black face covering mask/suit (also Balenciaga, also outrageous). During the interview, Kanye spoke of Hitler and how he brought positive things to the world. It’s another odd take and display on something so negative in this world on such a large scale, what is up with him at the moment? It feels as though it’s never-ending. We’re certainly not impressed. Kanye’s claims that Hitler invented the microphone and highway systems are simply not true. We’re miffed.