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It is 20, 26.

We're back in our very studios back from some travels, and that's our super producer, Mr. Max Williams. With a lackluster. Woo. Whoa. That's much better. There is 2026, baby. New year, new you. Here's a question. Is it a leap year? Oh, come on, man. Don't do that. Noel, is it a leap year?

I do know.

I have nothing to say or weigh in, no pun intended for today's topic, about leap year. It is out of my purview entirely. All right. Is it? Inquiring minds want to know. No, it's not a leap year. Okay, cool. Good. Thank God. I mean, if we're guessing, we have a pretty good chance of going with not a leap year.

It's a 50-th Okay, cool. Good. Thank God. I mean, if we're guessing, we have a pretty good chance of going with not a leap year.

A 50-fitty shot.

We should bet on Polly Market on whether or not it's a leap year. Is there a market for that? I am Ben Boland. That's Mr. Noel Brown. Hello. You know, Noel, there feels some, like there's something appropriate for opening

2026 with fad diets because this is the time of year when a lot of people, for better or worse,

say they're going to make some big life changes, some resolutions, maybe eat a little

better, maybe go to the gym more often, et cetera, et cetera,

or at least drink more water.

That's an easy one.

That's a big one, man.

I successfully implemented that little health tweak about midway through 2025.

And boy, oh boy, if you're looking to lose weight, I was told that being heavily hydrated

is a big factor in that.

And it didn't really make sense or read from me.

But it turns out it really is true.

Just having that water bottle and drinking it instead of like soda or even like soda water,

which I was a huge fan of, has really made a huge difference in the way I feel.

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