Just Say It: Recent Episodes
Brian Williamsen
An outlet for a lifelong professional communicator and people pleaser to share, without fear of judgment. Here's to living in freedom, or something reasonably close to it.
The Olympics are upon us, and I can all but guarantee my core memories associated with this event are different than yours. Let's reminisce together and see where it takes us in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
I like international soccer tournaments so much, I will wait outside a restaurant until it opens to watch a game. There is a certain celebration I will not do, however. Hurry, let's chat before the next game ends in penalty kicks. It's the latest edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Why am I wearing one plastic glove? Why is there drama in the hot dog world? Why were pedicab drivers born without fear? Let's attempt to answer these questions, in the latest edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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I don't remember moving next to a subway train, but the cicadas seem to have brought one to me. How generous. Let's discuss...and while we're at it, join me for a memorable meal with a great cast of characters on a golf course patio in this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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Seasoning a griddle is not my strong suit. But, it's time to do it so come along for the journey and while we're at it, let's try not to drop the phone in the pool - again. Coming to you from the back yard, it's the Just Say It podcast.
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I challenge anyone to prove they are worse at the process of buying a used car than I am. Let's discuss, in the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast. Indecision is included at no extra charge.
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As a tennis player, this might be one of my favorite purchases of all time. Meanwhile, I've decided to start using my brain for some things (which is weird) and it wouldn't be a good week without an awkward situation involving a public bathroom. Randomness rules on the Just Say It podcast.
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Fun fact: The word 'totality' has never been spoken more than it was this Monday. Some takeaways from the big eclipse in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Coming to you from two countries at once, on a bridge that is really, really high above the water, it's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast. Enjoy.
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My wife, Dana joins the action to discuss our three most random Airbnb stays, plus we'll debate the upsides and (many) downsides of hot air balloon rides, banana peels and other random things. Come on along for the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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We all enjoy a good Blizzard, but does anyone really need to see it turned upside down to prove its worth? Also, we need an intermediary between diners and orange growers. Food for thought, in the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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I jumped into action at the restaurant host stand the other night, and was immediately taken back to the days of doing this in college. Now, if table 19 would just wrap it up over there. A trip down memory lane, plus some thoughts on movie intermissions in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Am I the only one who always overdoes it on the chips? Time to talk about an intervention, plus a real-life "Husbands of Target" moment and a DIY project scenario that would give anyone at least a little anxiety. Football's over, so here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast to kill a few minutes of your day.
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What do you do while your wife is shopping at her favorite store that she only gets to visit once a year? Record a podcast episode, obviously. Coming to you from the Magnificent Mile, it's the latest episode of the Just Say It show.
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Should I be more surprised that my 30-year-old Game Boy still worked when I tried it, or that the old batteries still worked? What are things you should not say while on a home tour? Why does this candle smell like a urinal puck? Let's answer these questions - it's time for a new edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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Golfing during a dense fog advisory is an adventure. Grab some eggnog and a few cloth napkins and come along for the ride, on this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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Making visits to the doctor less awkward, finding enjoyment in spending too much money at the auto repair shop and gearing up for the big Christmas holiday. It's all happening in this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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An item you should purchase for your home, trail mix eating tips and a take on secondhand clothing stores you probably have never heard before. Here's today's Just Say It podcast, for your listening pleasure, or hopefully something close to it.
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Where do you go when you need to borrow a buffalo? What's your price for getting bumped from a flight? A wheelbarrow full of fun right here on this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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A delivery that surprised me, damage to a home that you don't see every day and your help is requested in understanding a sign that boggled my mind. Inspiring moderate levels of thought, it's the Just Say It show.
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Calling someone by the wrong name, getting stuck inside a DMV (due to absolutely no fault of the DMV) and a blunder at the water cooler. Been a banner week, here. Let's discuss, in the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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An unexpected twist at the eye doctor's office, one of the most wonderful times of the year and yet another bizarre Facebook Marketplace experience. It's time for the Just Say It podcast, friends. Enjoy.
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Some thoughts from move-in day at my son's university, along with some thoughts on how to make neighborhood walks better - for you, your neighbor and your dog. Let's do this, it's time for another episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Making trips to the dentist enjoyable for everyone, surviving life in the jungle and a look at some genius marketing. Hey everybody, it's time for the Just Say It podcast.
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A memorable motorcycle trip that must happen, the life of a drug store photo clerk and entering territory I'd really just assumed not enter. Here's your latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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A situation at a restaurant that made me nervous, the arduous journey of completing a passport application and why I probably shouldn't take up baseball any time soon. Here's the latest edition of the Just Say It podcast, just for you.
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Angry soccer goalies, unwelcome pool guests and a suggestion for Facebook to help me (and you) avoid total humiliation. It's the Just Say It podcast...new, but not necessarily improved. Enjoy!
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The ridiculous steps I take to get through an airplane flight, sitting in cars I'll never be able to afford, a compliment that made my day and a movie recommendation for your holiday weekend. Check out the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Are there PSAs for bees? Why is that a sign, exactly? Am I going to get sued? Questions that need answers - let's see if we can find them in today's edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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Anxiety from crunchy granola bars, ways to use Venmo that should not exist and a standing invitation for Travis Barker. Random thoughts for you and yours, in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Getting that coveted spot in the front of the parking lot, a better way to do credit card fees and what I think of when I hear the word marathon. Celebrate the extra hour of daylight with a new episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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When people throwing garbage everywhere gives you inspiration, you go with it. Some ideas we could all start incorporating into our daily lives, thoughts on a recent experience with the wonderful world of Facebook Marketplace and why it's probably for the best if I don't watch House Hunters...here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Fun fact: Sleeping in a hammock during a snowstorm is easier and more user-friendly than eating a bowl of soup. Let's discuss...but, leave your phone behind while you're at the table. Here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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The evening of Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 is one my son, Carson and I will never forget. After all, we witnessed a miracle happen, right in front of our eyes. Here are some thoughts and reflections from a surreal experience in Cincinnati this past week.
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He has practical life advice, tips on starting your own business and all kinds of character - granted, some of the latter has been built simply by being a lifelong Lions fan, but I digress. He is my good friend, Mike Junga from Cabana Boy Beach Services and he's your special guest on this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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Ugly sweaters, holiday parties, out of office email etiquette and an unexpected gift at the door. Here's a Christmassy episode of the Just Say It podcast to put under your tree.
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Find out why baking soda freaks me out, why a certain housesitter will not be invited back and why public toilets are apparently a great place for some folks to have phone conversations. Let's take a trip down Social Etiquette Street, with a quick detour through the kitchen, in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Takeout for the big day, setting the record straight on proper terminology for a popular side item and the difference a year can make. Quick, before the turkey coma, check out this episode of the Just Say It podcast. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
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Now that we're all starting to come down from the sugar high, let's analyze the Halloween festivities, both from this year and from long ago. Thoughts on candy consumption, distribution and presentation along with trunk or treat events and why elevating your front porch game matters, in this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
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Chances are, you've never pondered whether or not pelicans struggle with self-esteem. Find out why I was doing that the other day, plus a look at grammar in text messages, questions about brown sugar that need answers and an awkward moment during a customer service call, in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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How do moles decide where they want to live, and why did they choose my back yard? What if football games started like tennis matches? Plus, some bizarre behavior in the parking lot...here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Are you a wave person or a "just keep walking" person? What is your game plan after buying a $22,000 watch? Some thoughts on these scenarios, along with the unexpected conversation I had with a state trooper the other night, in this episode of Just Say It.
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What do you do if someone calls you by the wrong name? Do you talk with contractors while they're working in your home? Hey, let's overanalyze some things that don't need to be overanalyzed...here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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It's summertime, so let's talk about some of the (not-so-subtle) nuances of grills, taking walks and mowing the grass. Fun fact: I recorded this episode of Just Say It outside. I now challenge myself to do the same in the middle of winter...and, immediately decline said challenge.
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What would you do if you saw a mouse while you were staying in someone else's house? And, did you know throwing out expired bread can be fun? Here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast...all natural, with no added preservatives.
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What if your family name was associated with being not very good at something? Why is everyone cooking steaks in the woods? How do you take your shoes off? Hey, look, it's another episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Awkwardness in the bathroom, flying brooms, science experiments in my backyard and a side hustle I never thought would exist. That's called a tease, friends...here's your latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
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Am I the only person who didn't go on spring break? Based on my social media feed lately, I would say so. Plus, food delivery on skis and lava hot gummy bears. It's the latest episode of Just Say It, served hot and fresh, just for you.
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How do you return a haircut? Also, what do you do on the days when there are no basketball games on TV during the NCAA Tournament? Here's the latest episode of Just Say It, with a busted bracket included at no extra charge.
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What would you do if you had no internet for three days? Also, what would you do if you had to complete a Facebook Marketplace sale in a Walmart parking lot with a man named Carl who had no idea he was supposed to be meeting you? Answers to these questions, and another wildly inaccurate self-diagnosis of an extremely minor health issue, in this episode of Just Say It.
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What is an outfit mullet? Chances are, you may wear one on a regular basis...perhaps you are right now. Also, stories from the sky and what goes through my head while I watch the Olympics. Take a break from your "Big Game" preps and check out today's episode of Just Say It.
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Flipping a coin probably should not be the method used to decide major things - just ask the Buffalo Bills. Also, it's time to come clean about a certain social media habit I'm convinced is happening all the time out there. Here's the latest episode of Just Say It.
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You may never hear me ask for help at a home improvement store, but you'll probably hear me after I get in my car when it's cold outside. "Screaming With Etiquette" is the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast. It's also 15 minutes of your life you will never get back. Enjoy.
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If the person picking you up at the airport showed up dressed in full costume as Santa, an elf or something similar...what would you do? Also, if you've ever debated how an Advent calendar should be set up, you might be in the right place. Here's an overly Christmasy episode of Just Say It.
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Squirrels are tougher than me. Ha ha you think, but oh wait...they're tougher than you, too. A commentary on human existence and a friendly heads-up ("consumer alert" sounded too newsy) about a certain cellular service provider you may be familiar with on this edition of Just Say It.
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Now that COVID is behind me (I think) and knowing the people who have been in my vicinity are doing well, let's move on to something else...Christmas, perhaps. Isn't that coming up, like, soonish? Here's today's dose of Just Say It.
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I don't bet on things, but I will bet you my Thanksgiving is more messed up than yours. Here's the latest edition of Just Say It, minus the cranberry sauce and any sense of normalcy.
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My experience in the Walmart return line, overthinking a pair of reading glasses and a leftover Halloween candy strategy I should have known a long time ago. Grab a Snickers and check out this edition of Just Say It...or not, whatever works for you.
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When you sit in the front row of a comedy show, you'd better be ready to participate. Getting to meet John Crist, catching the biggest fish of my life, and death-defying motorcyclists in this edition of Just Say It.
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Why do I keep falling down? Why do we trust our kids with complete strangers? Why are there so many pumpkin things? Help me find answers, people...here's the latest edition of Just Say It.
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Today, like you, I am reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001. I also have a challenge for you as we battle the 9/11 of right now. Thank you for taking a few moments to check out this special edition of Just Say It. Have a great day.
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Kids leaving the nest will bring out one's pensive side in a hurry. Looking back at college life, parenting at different stages...and looking ahead at what the future holds with so many changes happening, in this episode of Just Say It.
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A look back at Tokyo 2020, including some thoughts on the weirdest Olympic event, yet. Broadcasting on location at a bachelorette party, here's the latest episode of Just Say It.
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If you broke out of prison, where would you eat? I know where I would go, but I can't tell you because I have to go back to the hardware store for the 10th time this week. Another random episode of Just Say It, now available for your consumption.
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What happens when you sneeze while talking to Siri? What happens when you order a kids' meal as an adult? What happens when 18 people stay together at a house with two bathrooms? If you have any interest in finding out the answers to these questions, you may want to check out this episode of Just Say It.
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4th of July is upon us, so let's celebrate freedom with some fresh takes on technology. I mean, who wouldn't enjoy a voice activated lawn mower, fish finder, or...toilet? Fire up the grill, grab some sparklers and enjoy this Independence Day edition of Just Say It.
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What does a trip to Dollar Tree have to do with finding humility? What do world class athletes have to do with pure laziness? What do surgical staples have to do with...alright, that's enough, here's the latest edition of Just Say It.
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The immediate and definite result is death. The WebMD self-diagnosis...why do we do this to ourselves? Find out how my latest trip down this path led to some embarrassment at the dentist's office. Plus, why you're gonna need to bring your "A" game in a department you may have forgotten about this past year, in the latest episode of Just Say It.
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Suggestions for new high school courses, spending quality time on the phone with customer service, contacts vs glasses, and yeah...turtle soup. Your latest irregularly scheduled episode of Just Say It, now playing. Enjoy.
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When the show "Live PD" is basically happening outside your front door...and pretty much everything else is happening, elsewhere in life. A conversation about this weekend's action in our neighborhood, along with a confession about my college course selection process, an update on work life, graduations, and any number of other things going on in this edition of Just Say It.
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What do you say when someone offers to give you a free tattoo instead of paying for an item? Who comes up with serving sizes, exactly? And, why did parents use a certain phrase to get us to eat our dinner? Questions needing answers, or at least a discussion, in this edition of Just Say It.
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You can fight it. You can embrace it. You can do pretty much whatever you want, but change is inevitable in this life. Oh, and you can talk about it...yeah, let's do that. Some thoughts on change in this episode of Just Say It.
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Now that our brackets are all toast, let's have some fun. The Wolverines, Ducks and Bears are all still alive...but, which one do you trust the least? And why, exactly, does that matter? Oh, and what do soccer penalty kicks have to do with basketball overtime? You're about to find out. My friend and all-around great guy, Mark Steubinger joins me this time for Just Say It.
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How did I end up in the slowest lane in drive thru history? Why am I putting on makeup...before the sun comes up, no less? Oh, and why didn't (insert any number of things here) go the way I figured it would? Thoughts on the times when I've found myself wondering about my situation, and how I've learned to look at these times a little differently, in this episode of Just Say It.
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If you're like me, your brain never quite knows how to shut itself off. That means, lots of questions about lots of things. For example: Why are car tires often sitting out in the woods and how did they get there? Why is there a guy with a garden hose in an automated car wash? And on, and on. You'll hear some of the (very) random questions on my mind in this episode of Just Say It.
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Video games, friends, TikTok, college plans, isolation...it's all part of senior year in high school for the Class of 2021. A chat with my son, Carson in this episode of Just Say It. Can't believe the kid graduates in May.
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When Rodeo Drive is just a block or two away from your office, you know you've made it as a spokesperson. Find out what life has been like in Beverly Hills this past year during a conversation with my friend (and yours) Keith Sterling, Public Information Manager for the City of Beverly Hills. It's a 90210-errific edition of Just Say It, comin' at ya.
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I tried really hard to make it through this winter without thinking or saying, "I'm so tired of winter, I wish it would go away forever!" Well, that streak ended today. In this episode of Just Say It you'll hear my thoughts on snow blowers, snowmobiles, 32 degree warm fronts, and life in the Midwest every February. Enjoy!
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In this first episode of Just Say It, you'll find out why I'm doing a podcast, what might (or might not) be included in future episodes and something about me you may not know. Interested? Check it out! Not interested? Alrighty then, I'll just have to write a better tease, next time. Have a good one!
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