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Ep. 48 - Gone, Baby Here

August 08, 2025

Ooh baby baby, it’s a wild world! Justin labored to handle the podcasting duties solo this week because beloved co-host Emily went into labor and welcomed baby Lenora Joyce “LJ” into the world. Team MRLA is ecstatic and committed to carrying the torch forward in her temporary absence, but let this pod be your official declaration to manage expectations accordingly! Justin tries out a new segment that somehow features Tiger Woods, Hootie and the Stanley Cup before a seamless(-ish) segue into tariffs and a big win in Washington D.C. on the tip credit. Justin then welcomes MRLA Board member and owner of Vault Hotels, Jennifer Julien, for an interesting and informative discussion on her foray into hospitality, the groundbreaking of the new Vault Hotel in Marquette and her celebrity life as a professional snowmobile racer. Enjoy!