Hey everyone, and welcome to this special bonus episode! I’m Brian, your new host, and before we dive in, I want to pause to say a genuine thank you. Over the past few weeks, so many of you have shared feedback—thoughtful, honest, sometimes blunt—and it’s clear you really care about the direction of this show. A lot of you mentioned wanting a voice that feels more welcoming, more conversational, with episodes that are structured in a way that’s easy to follow.