GlowJob Podcast

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She Sold Her Name. Now She's Being Sued. Mar 23, 2026

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Welcome back to GlowJob’s Culture Debrief — your weekly breakdown of the biggest stories shaping business, culture, and everything in between.

This week, we’re unpacking the Oscars fallout around Timothée Chalamet and how it shifted betting markets in real time, the viral Interview Magazine “finance bros” shoot that completely missed the mark, and the rise of AI-generated models as brands start replacing real people with synthetic ones.

We also get into Harper Beckham’s beauty brand launch and why it’s raising eyebrows, plus what’s behind Quince’s $10B valuation and the broader shift toward “luxury without the brand.”

Along the way, we break down what these stories actually signal — from changing consumer behavior to the future of identity, ownership, and influence.

We also cover:
– What Wall Street actually wears (vs. what the internet thinks)
– New AI disclosure laws and what they mean for advertising
– Estée Lauder vs. Jo Malone — can you ever truly sell your name?
– The White House using TikTok to communicate war
– And David Protein’s latest attempt to reframe its narrative

If you want to stay ahead of what’s actually shaping culture — not just what’s trending — this is your cheat sheet.

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GlowJob is the business and culture podcast that makes you hotter and smarter. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob covers the internet trends, celebrity news, brand drama, and cultural moments shaping how we live, spend, and think — from viral TikTok controversies and influencer culture to billion-dollar business moves and the conversations everyone's having right now. Funny, data-driven, and unapologetically candid, Julia and Sasa break it all down twice a week — a Monday culture debrief and Thursday deep dives you didn't know you needed.

Your Protein Bar Is Making You Fat Mar 19, 2026

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This week, we’re breaking down one of the most controversial brands in food right now: David Protein.

From a $700M+ valuation to antitrust lawsuits and claims their macros might be completely off—this is the story of how a “perfect” protein bar turned into a legal and scientific mess.

We get into:

The founder behind RXBAR’s second act
The controversial ingredient (EPG) that makes the whole product possible...
The class action lawsuit claiming their calories are underreported by 83%
And the Epstein file fallout involving Peter Attia, their former Chief Scientific Officer

And despite all of this… the brand is still selling like crazy.

So the real question is:
Is David Protein a genius business—or a ticking time bomb?

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Aritzia Wants Your Boyfriend Mar 16, 2026

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Welcome back to GlowJob and this week’s Culture Debrief, where we decode the business headlines, pop culture, and trends shaping how we live, spend, and think. This week, we’re covering:

Aritzia’s quiet push into menswear through Reigning Champ and Fred Segal
Equinox replacing Grown Alchemist with Le Labo amenities and why the internet is obsessed
Estée Lauder’s latest layoffs, portfolio reshuffling, and acquisition of Forest Essentials
How AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are already shaping which skincare and makeup brands win consumer attention

Plus, we unpack what these stories reveal about business, branding, media, and the cultural forces shaping consumer behavior.

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We Tested Every Dupe So You Don't Have To (Trader Joe's, Ulta & More) Mar 12, 2026

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Dupes aren't underground anymore — they're a full business strategy. This week, Julia and Sasa dive deep into the dupe economy: what a dupe actually is in 2026 (hint: it's more than just a cheaper lookalike), how Trader Joe's quietly became one of the biggest beauty dupe players in the game, and which drugstore and mid-range products genuinely hold up against their high-end counterparts. They test 10 product matchups live — from Rhode vs Bubble to Drunk Elephant vs a $7 Trader Joe's oil — and rate each dupe out of 10. Spoiler: one gets a perfect score.

Hosted by Julia Bellary & Sasa Li. New episodes every Monday and Thursday.

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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter.
GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business.

New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

Your Boss Wants You Addicted Mar 09, 2026

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The beauty industry is going through a major shakeup.

This week on GlowJob's News Roundup, we break down why Pat McGrath Labs is being shopped for sale after its billion-dollar peak, and why Gen Z acne brand Starface just raised $105M despite already being profitable. We also unpack Saks’ $1B bankruptcy loan and what its vendor payment crisis could mean for the future of department store beauty.

Beyond the business headlines, we get into the culture shaping the industry right now — from the return of ultra-thin celebrity body trends to the surprising rise of Zyn nicotine pouches in tech offices, where companies are reportedly offering them as a workplace perk as nicotine gets rebranded as a productivity “biohack.”

Plus: biotech K-beauty entering Sephora, Summer Fridays launching fragrance, Wizard Wellness (new allergy-meets-beauty brand at Ulta), and the Lipstick Lesbians launching a consumer-driven beauty incubator.

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Skincare Lies You’ve Been Falling For: The Truth About Beauty Claims Mar 05, 2026

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Skincare marketing is full of bold promises — “clinically proven,” “boosts collagen,” “clean beauty,” “dermatologist tested.” But what do those claims actually mean?

In this episode of GlowJob, we decode the beauty industry’s biggest marketing buzzwords and explain what brands are legally allowed to say… and what they absolutely cannot.

We break down the difference between cosmetics and drugs, explain how the FDA and FTC regulate skincare, and reveal why so many claims live in a gray area.

You’ll also learn:

Why “clinically tested” is often pay-to-play
Why clean beauty has no legal definition
The truth behind dermatologist-tested claims
How brands manipulate before-and-after photos
Why consumer perception studies can be misleading

Plus, we dive into real cases where major beauty brands got into trouble with regulators — including L’Oréal, Maybelline, Sunday Riley, Ulta, and Mario Badescu.

If you’ve ever wondered whether skincare claims are legit or just marketing spin, this episode is your skincare BS translator.

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Celebrity Beauty Brands are Dying Mar 02, 2026

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This week’s GlowJob News Roundup is a full beauty industry shakeup.

Luxury portfolios are tightening. Celebrity brands are shutting down. Private equity is circling. And resale platforms are reshuffling billions.

We break down:

Marc Jacobs Beauty officially returning under Coty
MAC expanding into Sephora U.S. stores
Gwen Stefani’s GXVE quietly shutting down
LVMH exploring a potential sale of Makeup Forever
Aritzia acquiring Fred Segal
eBay buying Depop in a $1.2B deal (at a loss for Etsy)
Pat McGrath Labs securing $30M in Chapter 11 financing — and what it actually means

From prestige makeup volatility to the celebrity brand squeeze to Gen Z resale economics, this episode unpacks what’s really happening behind the headlines.

If you care about beauty, business, luxury strategy, and the future of retail — this is the one.

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Looksmaxxing Is Rotting Men Feb 26, 2026

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This week on GlowJob, @saltlacroix is back and we’re diving headfirst into the viral rise of “looksmaxxing” culture — from Clavicular’s bone-smashing and crystal meth confessions to the broader male optimization movement taking over TikTok.

We unpack:
• What looksmaxxing actually is and how it emerged from incel forums
• Clavicular’s supplement stack (testosterone, Accutane microdosing, melanotan, peptides)
• Bone smashing, lantern chins, mogging — and the eugenics undertones
• The rise of hyper-online male beauty standards
• Why straight men struggle with skincare culture
• Rage baiting, influencer controversy, and the Pat McGrath backlash
• Celebrity obsession, K-pop fandom economics, and algorithm addiction
• Catfishing, dating apps, and modern masculinity

From male gaze vs female gaze to nihilism, algorithm-driven outrage, and the collapse of nuance online — this episode is a cultural autopsy.

Beauty is business. Business is power. And the internet is warping both.
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Would you go on an AI Date? Feb 23, 2026

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This week’s GlowJob News Roundup covers the biggest shifts in the beauty industry — from collapsing legacy brands to luxury expansion and AI disrupting relationships.

Drunk Elephant is facing a 65% sales decline under Shiseido after the Sephora kids controversy damaged its brand perception. The once-viral skincare brand has wiped its Instagram and is attempting a reset — but can Drunk Elephant recover?

Glossier has laid off one-third of its workforce, raising serious questions about whether the DTC beauty model is over. Is Sephora now essential for survival?

We also break down:

Cardi B launching Grow Good Beauty and the surge of celebrity haircare brands
Hermès officially entering the luxury skincare market
Estee Lauder suing Walmart over counterfeit beauty products
Ron Lauder being named 900+ times in newly released Epstein files
Casey Wasserman stepping back amid Epstein-related fallout
The rise of AI dating cafés in New York City
OpenAI controversy over adding romantic AI companion features to ChatGPT
Sol de Janeiro’s Ulta-exclusive fragrance launch and Gen Z strategy

From celebrity beauty brands to luxury skincare expansion, from counterfeit marketplaces to AI girlfriend apps, this episode explores how beauty, business, and technology are colliding in 2026.

Beauty is business. Business is power. And power always leaves a paper trail.
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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter. GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business. New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

Is NAD just for Tech Bros? Feb 19, 2026

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Is NAD the next true breakthrough in skincare…or just another longevity buzzword?

This week on GlowJob, we sit down with Melisse Shaban, CEO of Aramore and former beauty executive at Revlon, Aveda, The Body Shop, Virtue Labs, and L Catterton, to unpack the real science behind NAD, cellular energy, and why longevity is not a trend — it’s a cultural shift.

We cover:

What NAD actually is (and why your body depends on it)
Why skin is a proxy for internal health
Science-washing vs real biotechnology in skincare
Why topical NAD is different from IV drips and supplements
How longevity intersects with muscle, hormones, sleep, and brain health

Longevity isn’t about looking 25. It’s about living strong at 85. Beauty is business. Health is power. And longevity starts at the cellular level.

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The only podcast to make you hotter AND smarter. GlowJob™ goes beyond the headlines to unpack the business and culture driving the world’s most influential industry… beauty. Hosted by best friends Julia Bellary and Sasa Li, GlowJob dishes on the conversations you actually want to hear — and the ones everyone else is too afraid to start. From celebrity drama to billion-dollar beauty deals, join us as we break down how skincare, makeup, and wellness collide with society, culture, and business.

New episodes every MONDAY and THURSDAY

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