Is It Just Me Podcast: Recent Episodes
Layla K & MJ
Layla K & MJ met in business school. After decades of work in the worlds of business and government, they have seen both the outrageous and the mundane, and you can listen in as they share some light-hearted insight on topical and timely subjects.
Tune in and decide, is it just me? Or is everyone in on it?
Is it just me, or does buying furniture feel like is hasn't changed in decades, while nearly everything else has?
Today Layla K and MJ were joined by Gil Bar-Lev, founder and CEO of HomeRoots.co, who's on a mission to drag the furniture industry into the 21st century - one algorithm at a time.
From his early days in web development to building a B2B platform that's transforming how retailers source, ship, and sell furniture, Gil shares how he's using AI and automation to solve problems most of us didn't even realize were fixable. Think: faster delivery, smarter sourcing, and yes—assembly instructions that actually make sense.
It's a conversation full of insight, innovation, and a few laughs including the joys (and perils) of DIY furniture.
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And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Links:
Gil (Gilad) Bar Lev (LinkedIn)
HomeRoots (HomeRoots.co)
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Is it just me, or did summer fly by in a blur of carburetors, canceled flights, and questionable national park behavior? Layla K and MJ are back for Season 5 and they’re bringing fresh takes, longer episodes, and a monthly rhythm that gives every topic room to breathe.
From Insta tourists to reassembling drones, it’s a fast-paced catch-up that sets the tone for what’s next.
What’s New This Season: • Monthly episodes, dropping the first Wednesday of each month • Slightly longer format (think 15–20 minutes) • A mix of guest interviews and “just us” episodes with deeper dives
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And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Links:
The National UFO Reporting Center
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO)
Man pretends to jump into Grand Canyon and almost falls down 800 foot drop (Metro UK)
People are just dumb (r/nationalparks)
Yellowstone National Park Removes And Turns Off Comments After Users Debated Who Was To Blame Over A Teen's Burn Accident Near Old Faithful (The Travel)
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The Season 4 finale of Is It Just Me with Layla K and MJ is here!
With 80 episodes under our belts, we take a trip down memory lane, revisiting favorite moments, unexpected twists, and the most insightful (and hilarious) discussions from this season.
Expect fun throwbacks, personal reflections, and even a few bloopers—because what’s a season finale without some behind-the-scenes chaos?
What's ahead for Season 5? Live events, panel discussions, and / or more game show-style formats? Follow the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook to find out!
And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Links:
What If... This Podcast Was From 100 Years Ago? (Layla solo-podcast)
AI Past And Future with Michael Bryan, Open Environments (Is It Just Me Podcast, S4 E4)
More AI (Note: Opportunity & Concerns Ahead) with Michael Bryan, Open Environments (Is It Just Me Podcast, S4 E5)
Billionaires In Space (Is It Just Me Podcast, S4 E18)
Let The Rich Get Richer (Is It Just Me Podcast, S1 E2)
Music by Daniel Massa from Pixabay
Today Layla K and MJ flip the script! They’re diving into opinions and beliefs that people think are universal - but actually… nope, it's just them. From questionable hygiene habits to just bad thinking, this ep calls out the outliers.
Do any of these sound familiar? Or are YOU the one holding onto an unpopular opinion? Join the podcast on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and let us know in the comments!
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And remember - it may not be just you. But if anything in this episode feels familiar, actually, it could be!
Show notes:
100+ Unpopular Opinions (Complete Controversial List) (Box of Puns)
Was the recent Blue Origin all-female "journey" truly a giant leap for space exploration, or just a very expensive joyride?
In this episode, MJ and Layla K unpack the billionaire space race, the "not astronauts" critique, and ask the big question: would you go? Is it just me, or is the commercialization of the cosmos a source of boundless optimism and curiosity?
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And remember - it may not be just you. But it could be!
Show notes:
Blue Origin mission with all-female crew, including Katy Perry, completes space trip (ABC News)
A 45-year-old tech CEO is spending millions a year to be 18 again—even though his doctor admits the results are minimal (Fortune)
Ever sent a text to the wrong person? Well, it’s definitely not just you!
Today Layla K and MJ take a fast-paced dive into the hilarious, heartwarming, and sometimes downright embarrassing stories of mistaken messages.
From texts that sparked lifelong traditions, to cringe-worthy blunders with bosses, and even mix-ups that changed history - yep, we’re looking at you, Berlin Wall - this ep has it all. Well, all that you can fit in 11 minutes.
Here’s a message that definitely isn’t a mistake: follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. to never miss an episode. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Drop us a comment here or let us know on on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
And remember - it may not be just you. But it COULD be!
Show notes:
45 Hilariously Chaotic “Wrong Number” Texts (bored panda)
Grandma and man she accidentally texted for Thanksgiving reunite for 7th year (ABC News)
People Are Sharing the Most Embarrassing Texts They Accidentally Sent To The Wrong Person (Blossom)
10 Tiny Miscommunications With Massive Consequences (ListVerse)
20 Epic Fails in Global Branding (Inc.)
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We've all been there - caught in the tug-of-war between politeness and self-preservation. On this episode Layla K and MJtake a quick dive into why saying "no" feels impossible, the psychology behind it, and how to master the art of turning down invitations with grace.
An invite you definitely want to say YES to: Follow "Is It Just Me? with Layla K and MJ" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. to never miss an episode.
Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Drop us a comment here or let us know on on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
And remember - It may NOT just be you. B-u-t it could be!
Show notes:
The Power of Saying No (Psychology Today)
A Psychologist Explains Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Say ‘No’ (Forbes)
The Power of Saying “NO”: From Psychology to Neuroscience (OpenExO)
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When is fun not fun? In this episode Layla K and MJ talk fun, what can take the joy out of it, and uncover the simple truth behind what makes it... well, fun!
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Is it just me? Let the fun begin! 🎉
Show notes:
Struggling to have fun in your life? You're not alone (NPR)
The Calendar Mindset: Scheduling Takes the Fun Out and Puts the Work In (JSTOR)
New Study Confirms That Scheduling Your Free Time Takes the Fun Out of It (Glamour)
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Seems like everywhere you turn these days someone is telling you a layoff, reorg, or firing story - and each one seems to top the last one you heard.
It’s certainly not a competition, but It’s probably not just Layla K and MJ who have heard some pretty crazy ways that companies perform layoffs, and they spill the tea on this episode!
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If you’re employed, take a break from work, and if you are unemployed…well, listen in and maybe your story won’t feel quite so bad… because it is definitely not just you!
Show notes:
Office Space (IMDB)
Why I’m still traumatised by Game of Thrones’ Red Wedding 10 years on (Metro UK)
Stripe ruffles feathers as accidental ‘cartoon duck’ sent to laid-off staffers (NY Post)
The Hunger Games (Wikipedia)
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If you are a frequent traveller, you’ve probably noticed an increase in chaos at the airport and on planes. Well, it’s not just you!
In this episode, LaylaK and MJ share some recent traveling stories that really paint a picture that travel has become like the game show, Survivor. And Layla shares, quite possibly, the best tip ever.
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May the flights ever be in your favor! And remember, it may not just be you, but it could be...
Show notes:
True Tales From The Road (Is It Just Me Podcast, Season 1 Episode 16)
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Is it just Layla and MJ that recognize just how universal some really good advice is? On this episode, they share some great advice, including from previous podcast guests: Mr. Deryk Gilmore, President & Owner of Day 1 Sports & Entertainment, and Dr. Karen Kendrick, a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology.
Finally they share some bad advice that you definitely should not take and how to deal with it when you hear it.
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And remember, it may not just be you, but it could be!
Show notes:
What’s the origin of the expression “mind your P’s and Q’s”? (The Straight Dope)
How to Say Please in Russian: Pronunciation and Examples (ThoughtCo)
Deryk Gilmore: Life As A Sports & Entertainment Agent (Is It Just Me Podcast, Season 3, Episode 14)
Dr. Karen Kendrick: New Year, New You (Is It Just Me podcast, Seasson 2 Episode 9)
Offensive Much? (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 2 Episode 2)
A few eps ago, Layla took over the podcast to give MJ some family time. Now it's MJ's turn!
She addresses a few points made by Layla in "What if... this podcast was from 100 years ago" and then discusses the very current-day question: does everything really need to connect?
What do you think? MJ-approved connections include X, Instagram, Facebook or right here on the website.
Follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
What if... this podcasat was from 100 years ago (Is It Just Me, Season 4 Episode 7)
Let The Rich Get Richer (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 1 Episode 2)
Predictions! (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 3 Episode 9)
True Crime: Dumb Criminals Files (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 3 Episode 11)
Why 'Pep' The Prison Dog Got Such A Bum Rap (NPR)
All Things Cybersecurity (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 2, Episode 11 and 12)
Music credit:
Monkeys Spinning Monkeys Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Is it just Layla that when, say just hypothetically, the sole of her shoe just falls off… grabs regular glue to fix it? Of course, crusty glue doesn’t work on a flexible shoe, so she later had to get some shoe glue to properly fix them. Or do most people get proper tools and materials and fix things correctly the first time?
In this episode, Layla and MJ share useful DIY hacks - and some notable failures!
Have handy hack tips, tricks, and epic failures to share? Future guests? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here to get in touch.
It may not be just you that sees multipile uses for that toothpaste, but it could be!
Links:
WD-40 Myths, Legends, and Fun Facts (WD-40)
Gorilla Glue
It’s time for 2025 predictions! Layla K and MJ not only have thoughts for 2025, but they also reviewed their 2024 predictions to see how they panned out. Then they asked a few past guests to send in their predictions.
Let's just say, some weren't exactly in their areas of expertise. But it all makes for a fun, fast romp through the year that was, and the year that may be.
Have thoughts on this ep? Future guests? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here to get in touch.
It may not be just you that thinks predictions are fun... and wonders how they all end up!
Links:
Predictions (Is It Just Me Podcast with Layla K and MJ, S3 E9)
Taylor Swift at 35: Her mega year in numbers — and what's coming from her next era (The Standard)
Home Collection (Hidden Valley Ranch Shop)
New Year, New You! with Dr. Karen Kendrick (IIJM, S2 E9)
Overrated! with Neville Waters (IIJM, S2 E7)
This or That? with Neville Waters (IIJM S2 E19)
Deryk Gilmore: Life As A Sports And Entertainment Agent (IIJM, S3 E14)
AI Past And Future with Michael Bryan, Open Environments (IIJM, S4 E4)
More AI (Note: Opportunity & Concerns Ahead) with Michael Bryan, Open Environments (IIJM, S4 E5)
To NFT Or Not NFT, That Is The Question (IIJM, S1 E11)
Layla and MJ have fresh tips and takes on the holidays for you! Maybe even a grievance or two? Grab a festive beverage and cozy up as they unwrap all the holiday fun.
Are you considering a gift for Layla and MJ? Start by giving the pod a followon Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Then give it all five stars.
Have thoughts on this ep? Future guests? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here to get in touch.
It may not be just you that loves the holidays... and has thoughts!
Links:
12 Grapes At Midnight: Spain's Unique New Year's Eve Tradition (Food Republic)
Shab-e Yalda: The Longest Night of the Year and a Celebration of Light (Navidwrites @ Medium)
MJ is taking some family time off, so Layla is breaking ground with a SOLO podcast. She asks the question: What IF... this podcast was from 100 years ago??
Imagine the same topics that Layla and MJ have discussed over the past 4 seasons, but using material from a century ago. Would that work? Do you think our social trends of today are very different? Were criminals less dumb? Were our national parks less weird?
Is it just me, but are times really that different? What do you think? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here to get in touch.
Follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
We're Back! (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 2 Episode 1)
Let The Rich Get Richer (Is It Just Me podcasat, Season 1 Episode 2)
John D. Rockefeller and the Oil Industry (Foundation for Economic Education)
100 years later, legend of Ape Canyon Sasquatch attack continues to draw interest (The Chronicle)
Flying Saucers Are Real (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena)
Predictions! (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 3 Episode 9)
Dining Through the Decades: 100 Years of American Food (The David Blahg)
True Crime: Dumb Criminals Files (Is It Just Me podcast, Season 3 Episode 11)
Why 'Pep' The Prison Dog Got Such A Bum Rap (NPR)
It’s time we all have a little chat about “celebrity” and what that means. Is it just LaylaK and MJ that remember when a celebrity used to be a actor, artist, or some such societal icon, which is entirely different from someone who is just sort-of famous for, say, sharing a clever tiktok about their barista? Which is all entirely separate from being a “leader”!
Are YOU an episode-worthy celebrity? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here to get in touch.
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Celebrity (Merriam-Webster)
Fiona the Hippo (Cincinnati Zoo)
Tango That Boxer (Instagram)
Andy Warhol Probably Never Said His Celebrated “Fifteen Minutes of Fame” Line (Smithsonian)
15 Minutes Of Fame: Where Are They Now? (Ranker)
Tila Tequila (Wikipedia)
15 People Who Got Their 15 Minutes Of Fame (And Milked It For More Than It Was Worth) (Cracked)
On our last episode special guest Michael Bryan, Open Environments, explained the basics of AI, where it all came from, and a glimpse of where it is going. But he had so much more to share! In this episode Michael discusses how AI is now learning to reason for itself (!), and it might use that reasoning to give you some very bad advice.
AI will change the way we work, how we receive healthcare, and much more. Some of it sounds great, but it’s not all positive - and it’s not just us pointing out that there are some serious concerns ahead.
Follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
Have an idea for a episode? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here.
Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Michael Bryan (LinkedIn, Open Environments)
Georgetown McDonough School of Business
American Red Cross
‘Megalopolis’ Trailer’s Fake Critic Quotes Were AI-Generated, Lionsgate Drops Marketing Consultant Responsible For Snafu (Variety)
AI Incident Database
UN AI Event Holds World's First Humanoid Robot Press Conference (YouTube)
OpenAI Project Strawberry: Here’s everything we know so far (Digital Trends)
OpenAI Rumors: Q* is Now a Reasoning Engine Called ‘Project Strawberry’ (OpenAI Community Forum)
Why a $2 milion coal mine in US's Wyoming could be worth $37 billion (The Times of India)
Three Mile Island is reopening and selling its power to Microsoft (CNN)
Is it just me, or is Artificial Intelligence (AI) just omnipresent? It seems that everywhere we turn, we're told an AI ability has been embedded. But when did all that start? And where is it going??
LaylaK and MJ ask industry pioneer and expert Michael Bryan, Partner at Open Environments (and full disclosure - a Georgetown business school classmate) those questions and more. No AI was used to create it this episode, but some human editing was applied!
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Michael Bryan (LinkedIn, Open Environments)
Georgetown McDonough School of Business
American Red Cross
ChatGPT
With AI warning, Nobel winner joins ranks of laureates who’ve cautioned about the risks of their own work (CNN)
Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training (BBC)
G7 Hiroshima Process on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) (OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
Governance of Artificial Intelligence (including 12 Challenges) (UK House of Commons)
Andrew Ng’s Machine Learning Collection (Coursera)
Are you feeling stressed out? Anxious? This is the episode for you!
LaylaK and MJ take a quick 10 minute look back at some of the lighter moments of an already light-hearted podcast. A reminder that times are good - and even those awkward or not so great situations in the past - we can smile at now!
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Weird Work Rules (Is It Just Me Podcast, Season 2, Episode 14)
Good Intentions Gone Wrong (Is It Just Me Podcast, Season 1, Episode 19)
True Crime: Dumb Criminal Files (Is It Just Me Podcast, Season 3, Episode 11)
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We’re diving into the fascinating world of tech that once ruled our lives but has since vanished into the digital ether. And we aren’t talking vinyl. Spoiler alert: Think back to the days when AOL was the gateway to the internet, and Clubhouse was the hottest app on the block!
We explore the rise and fall of these tech giants and more. Is it just me that is wondering what I’m tethered to today, that won’t be recognizable in a few years?
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Experience the American Generations: Which Generation Are You? Britannica
The Death of Clubhouse (The Influence Agency)
To NFT Or Not NFT, That Is The Question (Season 1, Episode 11, Is It Just Me Podcast)
What happened to NFTs? (Yahoo Finance)
Goodbye, CompuServe! (We thought you already died) (ARS Technica)
What Happened to Myspace (and Is It Even Still Around)? (PureWow)
It’s the end of summer and Layla K and MJ are back with Season 4 of the podcast. They review some of summer's stories that you might have missed and preview what's to come this season.
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Why most murders in national parks go unsolved (New York Post)
Yellowstone shuts down Bisquit Basin for summer after hydrothermal explosion damaged boardwalk (Austin American-Statesman)
Mysterious monolith has northern Colorado pointing, theorizing and buzzing (CPR News)
Mystery monolith appears in Nevada desert (BBC)
People Are Calling 2024 Olympics Turkish Sharpshooter Yusuf Dikec 'The Real John Wick' (Men's Health)
Adam Peaty Says Athletes Found Worms in Their Olympic Village Food (Hollywood Life)
The gold medal goes to ... the chocolate muffin. At the Olympic village, the bakery shines (AP)
Breaking (The Olympics Official Site)
Olympic Chocolate Muffins Recipe (A Cozy Kitchen)
Australian Breakdancer Goes Viral as Sport Makes Its Olympic Debut (Variety)
That's a wrap on Season 3 of the Is It Just Me with Layla K and MJ podcast!
But before we go on hiatus until September, we thought to highlight a few episodes that confirmed it wasn't just LaylaK or MJ who thought a topic merited a conversation. And, of course, share a few ever-popular bloopers.
Thanks for listening and following our podcast! While we are on hiatus, we still want your ideas for future shows, including disappearances in parks, UFO or UAP sightings, and hot enough to fry an egg stories. Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here.
Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to be sure to catch our Season 4 launch in September.
Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Podcast Statistics & Industry Trends 2024 (The Podcast Host)
Nothing To See Here (Season 3, Episode 3)
Decomposed body found in barrel on shore of shrinking Lake Mead (NBC News)
That's Just Not True! (Season 3, Episode 5)
True Crime: Dumb Criminals File (Season 3, Episode 11)
5 crime fails almost too funny to be true (Murdoch University)
Predictions! (Season 3, Episode 9)
Deryk Gilmore: What IS NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) And Why The Controversy? (Season 3, Episode 15)
Is My Diamond USED with Louis Valentine (Season 3, Episode 10)
Season Three Premiere (Season 3, Episode 1)
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and then they suddenly bring up an uncomfortable topic? Like asking about your salary - or maybe wanting to know if you prefer cats to dogs?
In this episode Layla K and MJ discuss, or at least raise, precisely those! And it's not just the usual topics you might expect.
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Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here.
Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Deryk Gilmore: Life As A Sports Agent (Is It Just Me, Season 3 Episode 14)
Jason Gilmore, LinkedIn (Is It Just Me The Great Resignation [S1E6], and Predictions! [S3E9])
What is the difference between a Trekker and a Treckie? (Stack Exchange)
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"We've always done it this way!"
In this episode, Layla K and MJ share real-world, in hindsight humorous, examples of the six words that make leaders cringe. Minor details have been changed to protect the innocent!
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
The Most Dangerous Phrase In Business: We've Always Done It This Way (Forbes)
On the last episode, Layla K and MJ discussed products that might have seemed silly during the pitch, but the market decided and they ultimately made millions of dollars!
On this episode, they discuss products that the market decided were fails. Think chicken and crab meat frozen entrees, brought to you by your favorite toothpaste brand! Spoiler alert: it flopped.
What do you think? Will any of these supposed flops ultimately have a happy ending?
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
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Darth Vader Talking Clapper
Biggest Flops At Museum Of Failure (The Mirror)
15 Discontinued Sodas You'll Never See Again (Eat This, Not That!)
Hidden Valley Ranch Couch (HIdden Valley)
MJ's Most-Requested BLT Pasta Salad - featuring HVR (The Pioneer Woman)
Juicero, the $399 Internet Connected Juicer, Explained (Vox)
Quibi Is Officially Dead (Variety)
11 reasons why Quibi crashed and burned in less than a year (The Verge)
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How many times have you seen a product that is so silly and ridiculous, yet still hit those amazing million dollar mark in sales so quickly? You know the products, like the Pet Rock and the Clapper!
On this episode, Layla K and MJ discuss some of the seemingly ludicrous products that people just can’t get enough of - so we say, “let the market decide!” Is it just us? What do you think?
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Liquid Death Pet Rock “Overworked South Koreans Unwind With Pet Rocks” (WSJ) Snuggies The Slanket (The Original Blanket with Sleeves) Million Dollar Homepage Chia Pet The Clapper The Clapper - Darth Vader Edition
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Just what is NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) all about? Some college athletes are now earning more than their coaches - and it’s not stopping there!
On today's episode, Mr. Deryk Gilmore, President & Owner of Day 1 Sports & Entertainment, an NFLPA Contract Advisor, breaks it down for all of us. We learned that it’s not so cut and dry - everyone’s getting in on it, and some will profit while others might get hurt.
Many thanks to friend of the pod Mr. Jason Gilmore for making the introduction to this engaging guest!
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Links:
Deryk Gilmore: Life As A Sports & Entertainment Agent (Is It Just Me podcast, Part 1) What is NIL (on3) Day 1 Sports and Entertainment on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn Kristen Hayden, record-breaking Women’s Diver, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn Oluchi Okananwa, nationally recognized Women’s Basketball phenom, X (Twitter), Instagram Macey Cintron, champion Softball athlete, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok Jason Gilmore, LinkedIn (Is It Just Me The Great Resignation [S1E6], and Predictions! [S3E9])
On today's episode, Mr. Deryk Gilmore, President & Owner of Day 1 Sports & Entertainment, an NFLPA Contract Advisor, shares the real behind-the-scenes perspective of life as a sports and entertainment agent.
Come for the glamour and celebrities, stay for lessons on hard work and hustle to get the job done. That "biggest deal for an NFL wide receiver" teased at 3:50? You can read about the details here.
Many thanks to friend of the pod Mr. Jason Gilmore for making the introduction!
This is just Part One of a fascinating conversation. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to be sure to catch Part Two (drops 3/27) which focuses on the super hot topic of Name-Image-and-Likeness (NIL) in sports.
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Cliff Branch, Legendary Raider & Hall of Fame Receiver (Raiders) Jason Gilmore, LinkedIn (Is It Just Me The Great Resignation [S1E6], and Predictions! [S3E9]) Camille Gilmore, Vice President, Human Resources and Global Chief Diversity Officer at Boston Scientific Corporation (LinkedIn) Day 1 Sports and Entertainment on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn "Biggest deal for NFL Wide-Receiver in a long time" - Bucs, Mike Evans agree to 2-year, $52M contract, agent says (ESPN.com) N1L Day 1 Media Day 1 Lifestyle (coming soon)
It’s tax season, again?? Yes, as the saying goes, like death, it's inevitable.
Is it just LaylaK and MJ whose minds wander to... how did we get here?? Take a break from those receipts and forms for a quick review of just that, including some pretty unusual taxes that have existed in the past.
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
History of Taxes (Tax Foundation)
Good Intentions Gone Wrong (Is It Just Me Podcast, S1 E19)
The Window Tax (Lincoln Institute of Lane Policy)
Beard Tax (Wikipedia)
13 Of The Weirdest And Most Absurd Taxes Known To Mankind (Scoop Whoop)
History Of Federal Income Tax Rates (Bradford Tax Institute)
How would you handle a 94% tax rate? (MoneyWise)
Let The Rich Get Richer (Is It Just Me Podcast, S1 E2)
Here's why the US tax system is so complicated (Yahoo Finance)
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This episode drops on Valentine's Day, which got LaylaK and MJ thinking about... things that DON'T go together! While it leads with a controversial take, don't worry, they end on a positive note.
From food, to famous characters from TV and film, to the business world, this episode covers it all in just 10 minutes.
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Because it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Grean Pea Guacamole Recipe (New York Times)
New York Times pea guacamole controversy (Slate)
James Cameron Admits Jack "Might've Lived" (People)
12 TV Couples Who Absolutely Hated Each Other In Real Life (Ranker)
Elon Musk Lays Off Nearly 4000 Twitter Employees (Inside Edition)
Are some "True Crime: Dumb Criminal" stories just too funny to be true?
Well, LaylaK and MJ double checked the sources of all these stories for a quick and entertaining look at crime gone wrong. These capers, a mix of bad intentions, bad planning, and pure arrogance, will definitely have you asking, “Is it just me? How is that even real?"
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Because it may not be just you, but it could be!
Links:
10 Of The Stupidest Criminals Of All Time (How Stuff Works)
Creme de la Weird (UExpress)
5 crime fails almost too funny to be true (Murdoch University)
14 Criminals So Ingenious Even the Police Were Impressed (Did You Know Facts)
When one episode on diamonds just isn’t enough!
A few weeks ago we shared an interview with Mr. Louis Valentine, a gem industry expert. We learned how he entered the field and about his innovation: The Virgin Diamond™.
In part two of this interview, Louis tells us more about his innovations of this ancient trade including the DiamondPower™ card and explains the perception and reality of lab-created diamonds.
It won’t be just Layla K and MJ who are left wondering, “is my diamond USED??”
Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
Links:
Diamonds Are Year Round wtih Louis Valentine (Is It Just Me Podcast, Season 3, Episode 7)
The Virgin Diamond™
DiamondPower™ Card
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Nothing says "new year" like predictions! Layla K and MJ decided to invite friends of the podcast Jason Gilmore, Neville Waters, and Anita Scarlett to share their predictions, and make a few of their own.
Do you have any predictions for the year? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here.
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And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
The Great Resignation w Special Guest Jason Gilmore (Season 1, Episode 6)
Overrated w Special Guest Neville Waters (Season 2, Episode 7)
Let's Play "This or That" including Special Guest Neville Waters (Season 2, Episode 19)
The Pod Generation Movie (IMDB)
Taylor Swift
Big Brother, Nineteen Eight Four (wikipedia)
2024 Food and Drink Trends Are All About Ranch, Robots, and Rooster Pasta (Food & Wine)
9 Interior Design Trends to Watch in 2024 (Elle Decor)
Stumped for the perfect gift for someone? Maybe even for your podcast hosts? This is the episode for you!
LaylaK and MJ give a quick guide on what makes a good gift, bad gift, and what to do in the awkward situation of an asymmetrical gift.
Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Chia Pet
The Clapper (As Seen On TV)
Barbie Dolls (Mattel)
Is it just Layla K and MJ, or does everyone love sparkly diamond jewelry? On this episode, they interview Mr. Louis Valentine, an expert in diamonds, on how he got into the industry and invented the brand of the Virgin Diamond.
They also discuss a bit of the brilliance (ahem...) in recent diamond marketing and how even this ages-old industry is changing. And diamonds are definitely year round!
Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
The History of the Diamond as an Engagement Ring (American Gem Society)
Here's Where That 2-Month Salary For An Engagement Ring Thing Started (Good Housekeeping)
Diamond Industry Facts (only Natural Diamonds)
Introducing Diamond Power™ (Diamond Power)
How 2023 became the year of the lab grown diamond (CNN)
Layla K and MJ interviewed Julie Durbin about her vocation at "Learn Differently, Teach Differently" a few weeks ago. In this follow-up episode, they celebrate "Making Math Real" success stories and the conversation continues with real life experiences being raised multilingual. You will be inspired by these stories!
Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Julie Durbin (LinkedIn)
Sausalito Floating Homes Association
Chat With Julie Durbin On Her Fairy Tale Life & "Learn Differently, Teach Differently" (S3E3 Is It Just Me podcast with LaylaK and MJ)
Advantages of a Bilingual Brain (Michigan State University Extension)
Music Credits:
Beautiful Piano by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/piano-background-music/
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Do you ever read something, know it’s not true, but just somehow accept it, maybe if a little bit suspiciously? Maybe it’s not just you!
Give a listen as LaylaK and MJ discuss a few top-of-mind examples that might make you think twice the next time you hear one of these “not quite true” statements.
Do you have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
All Things Cybersecurity (Is It Just Me Podcast, Season 2 Ep 12)
5 Myths About Organic Food (Farmers' Almanac)
Swallowing Gum - Is It Harmful? (Mayo Clinic)
People Are Sharing The Biggest Lies In Human History (Buzzfeed)
Your Customer Service Is Your Branding: The Ritz-Carlton Case Study (Forbes)
Music credit:
Sneaky Snitch by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/
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Just how important is coffee to LaylaK and MJ? Listen to this listener-requested episode to find out! You might also learn something about your favorite cup of morning goodness.
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Links:
Let's Play "This or That?" with Patricia Gamboa and Neville Waters (S2 E19)
Can Coffee Kill You? (LiveScience)
47 Addictive Coffee Facts (Fact Retriever)
63 Coffee Trivia Facts To Impress Your Friends (bean poet)
Layla K and MJ interview Julie Durbin on her "Fairy Tale life": both her vocation at "Learn Differently, Teach Differently", and her home life, on a floating home!
Julie shares her journey of discovery to both and describes how "Making Math Real", a multi-sensory approach, empowers students with learning differences. It's NOT just us who are inspired by this story!
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And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Julie Durbin (LinkedIn)
Sausalito Floating Homes Association
Music Credits:
Beautiful Piano by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/piano-background-music/
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Have you ever heard a story and wondered if someone is trying to deflect you from the real news? Perhaps trying to give you that "nothing to see here folks...." feeling?
Layla K and MJ certainly have! They share a few of those stories in this episode. Is it just me? Or do a few of these stories miss the plot??
Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
The Creepiest Unsolved Mysteries in US National Parks (Outside Online)
Decomposed body found in barrel on shore of sharinking Lake Mead in Nevada (NBC News)
Russian Pundit's Idea of Nuking Yellowstone Volcano Wouldn't Work (Newsweek)
Slugging "sprinter" goes viral, sparking nepotism scandal and an apology (NBC News)
Creature Seekers: Center Hopes Drones Will AId Massive Loch Ness Monster Search (HuffPost)
Loch Ness Fiction Is Stranger Than Truth (New York Times)
“Is It Just Me with LaylaK and MJ” is BACK after taking a proper summer off. We are having none of this “Summer ends mid-August” nonsense.
In this premiere episode we recap a few stories you might have missed over the summer and preview what to expect in Season Three. Spoiler alert: we're bringing back more lighthearted takes on the topics you are talking about - or want to talk about! And we’ll also introduce you to some of the fascinating people we’ve crossed paths with.
Have an idea for a pod? Drop us a comment on X, Instagram, Facebook or here. Follow us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you... but it could be!
Links:
Released 50 years ago, "Soylent Green" is an eerie prophecy (The Economist)
"A Modest Proposal", Jonathan Swift (Encyclopedia Britannica)
Ryan Graves's claims about '100 yards sided red square" (HITC)
Spiraling in San Francisco's Doom Loop (Curbed)
An otter in Santa Cruz is hassling surfers (KQED)
It’s that time of the year… graduations abound and summer holiday planning is in full swing. And LaylaK and MJ are wrapping up Season 2 of the podcast.
In this episode we take a quick romp through Season highlights and share some clips that, let’s just say, did not otherwise make it onto a podcast!
But don’t worry, we will be back in September with a whole new season and during the summer we’ll continue to post on Twitter, Instagram, and even Facebook to keep up the fun. While you're there, let us know if you are interested in being on our show, or if you have a great “Is is just me” topic.
Be sure to follow "Is It Just Me with LaylaK and MJ" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode.
Have a great summer! And in the meantime, remember: It may not just be you. but it could be!
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Layla K and MJ decided to call back two previous podcast guests and ask them to play a quick round of "This or That?"
They find willing players in Patricia Gamboa, party planner extraordinaire, founder of Patrician Company, and Season 1's "Better Together" holiday episode guest, and Neville Waters, master storyteller, from Season 2's "Overrated!" guest.
Let's just say the lightening rounds of choosing between "This or That?" leave MJ, for one, questioning some of her friendship choices! Give a listen and find out what they all agreed, disagreed and all the fun reasoning for their choices.
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Show notes:
ChatGPT
Mount Zion - Female Union Band Society Cemetery (Black Georgetown)
Airstream
Friends (IMDB)
The Office (IMDB)
The Jetsons (Warner Brothers, YouTube)
Have you ever received an award, trophy or certificate and wondered, why did I even get that? Or see someone celebrate a certificate for completing a course? Not passing it mind you - just attending it. There are also some highly prestigious awards that occasionally become meaningless!
In this episode, LaylaK and MJ take a lighthearted look at some useless awards, and wonder why people seem to be proud to receive them. Or are they?
What is the most ridiculous award you've seen? Let us know in the comments!
Be sure to follow "Is It Just Me with LaylaK and MJ" on Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode. Only two left in Season 2.
And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Should We Give Every Child A Trophy? (Psychology Today)
Man Skipped Work For 6 Years And No One Noticed Until He Won An Award (HuffPost)
10 Most Bizarre Awards (Oddee)
LaylaK and MJ talk education reform! Is it just them, or does the system need an overhaul?
They cover everything from graduates drowning in student debt with limited job prospects to the incredibly competitive market for trained, skilled labor.
What do YOU think? Is college overrated? How do we best serve our students and society?
Be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not just be you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Here's how the cost of Harvard has changed throughout the years (Business Insider)
Cost to attend California State University Los Angeles (CollegeCalc)
Unemployment rate of recent US College grads by major (Statista)
Average Salaries of College Graduates, 2023 (Forbes)
95 People who dropped out of college and became millionaires anyway (Bored Panda)
Have you ever played the “would you rather…” game? Deciding between dilemmas, sometimes impossible choices, is today's topic. Some of our choices are light and fun but we also ask some deeper skill questions. And we even asked ChatGPT on OpenAI to fine tune our questions!
What do you think about our choices? Drop us a comment here or let us know on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
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Show notes:
ChatGPT
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We've touched on climate change before and agree: it does change and that IS an issue! But is it just us that believe technology and innovation will answer the challenge?
On this episode we focus on some of those fantastic innovations. What do you think? Is it all doom, doomscrolling, and gloom, or is there reason for hope? Know of an innovation we really should highlight? Drop us a comment below!
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Show notes:
Episode 3: Doomscrolling Is A Lie
Episode 2: Let The Rich Get Richer
50 Years Of Failed Doomsday (AEI)
60 Minutes Promotes Paul Erlich's Failed Doomsaying One More Time (Reason)
Bill Gates criticizes idea of leading "impoverished lifestyle" to address climate change (Yahoo News)
Bill Gates' nuclear-power firm will help build a $170 million experimental nuclear reactor in Idaho (Business Insider)
Backed by OC donor, Caltech launches demo for harvesting solar power in space (Daily Pilot)
This Billboard Sucks Pollution from the Sky and Returns Purified Air (Time)
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Good Morning by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
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Layla and I have discussed “good intentions gone wrong” before - policies that didn’t exactly work out as intended. In this episode we discuss some very strange workplace policies we’ve come across, and can assure you, it will NOT just be us that think some of these practices actually very weird and leave employers looking just bonkers in the harsh light of the internet!
What do YOU think? Have you come across any such practices? And are some of these just weird? Let us know in the comments.
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Show notes:
The Most Absurd Workplace Rules, According To Reddit (Limeade Listening)
8 Weird Company Rules You Didn't Know Exist (Resume Professional Writers)
30 Craziest Corporate Policies Employees Must Follow (Best Life Online)
Workers stunned as bosses ban them from putting milk in breakfast cereal (Daily Record)
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Good Morning by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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If you listened to our last episode, All Things Cybersecurity, Part 1, you understand why we had to continue the discussion with our cybersecurity expert, Mr. Saad Nabeel.
In Part 1 you heard how organizations get your data, sell it, and then manipulate you to buy products that you probably don’t even want. In Part 2 you’ll hear more about how criminal organizations get your data and then either ransom you to try and get it back, or simply use it to commit identity or financial fraud. Saad also offers some tips on what to do, how to protect yourself, and to make some sensible decisions before lazily clicking cookie or data permissions. You know. All those screens you randomly click on to
get to the content you want!
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Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/
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Has your computer or phone even been hacked? What about a company you work for? It's certainly not just Layla K and MJ who have received a letter from a company warning us that our personal data has been compromised. But what does that mean exactly? Should we worry?
In this episode they discuss the world of Cyber Security with a cyber expert, Mr. Saad Nabeel. He shares how hackers around the world are well organized, with companies, management, holidays and benefit plans - and even have help desks with friendly agents to guide you on how to pay them off in return for YOUR data. It is just Layla K and MJ? Are you concerned at all about the amount of your data is available?
Be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode. Part 2 of this series (because one episode just wasn't enough!) drops Wednesday, February 22.
Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Drop us a comment here or let us know on on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
And remember, it may not just be you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Saad Nabeel (LinkedIn)
What is the CIA Triad? (FORTINET)
Cambridge Analytica (Wikipedia)
iRobot Roombas (Mozilla Foundation)
A Roomba recorded a woman on the toilet. How did screenshots end up on Facebook? (MIT Technology Review)
Amazon’s Camera Drone May Be Risky, Here’s Why (TechTimes)
Amazon's Ring drone camera sets a bad precedent for privacy (CNET) Episode music credit:
Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod | https://incompetech.com/
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Lake Superior State University publishes a list of banished words every year.
While “banish” is a strong word, it can’t just be LaylaK and MJ that think this year they have come up with a most agreeable list - nominated for misuse, overuse, and uselessness.
What do you think should make the list?
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Show notes:
2023 Banished Words List (Lake Superior State University)
Why is Tom Brady called the GOAT? (Sporting News)
The “H” In IMHO Does Not Mean Humble or Honest (The Atlantic)
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans "Latinx" from government documents "to respect the Latino community" (CBS News)
Layla K and MJ are joined by Brian Townsend, former DEA undercover agent and founder of Eagle 6 Training, to discuss lessons in leadership he’s learned in arenas as different, and as similar, as cartels, Quantico and Corporate America.
Is it just me, or can we all learn a lot from Brian’s background, "retirement" at the age of 50, and real world experience with the current fentanyl crisis?
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Show notes:
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Eagle 6 Training
The FBI Academy: A Pictorial History (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
NCIS (Official Site, CBS)
Blue Bloods (Official Site, CBS)
Law and Order (Official Site, NBC)
Fentanyl Fact Sheet (DEA)
Mexico’s Long War: Drugs, Crime, and the Cartels (Council on Foreign Relations)
Opioid and Fentanyl Awareness (Only2MG.com)
Poison Pill: How fentanyl killed a 17-year-old (Washington Post, paywall)
Man in the Mirror (John C. Maxwell)
Is it just me? What is it about this time of the year that has everyone talking about "resolution-this" and "new-that"?
In this podcast, Layla K and MJ speak with long-time friend Dr. Karen Kendrick, a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, as she answers that question and shares advice and methods to transform yourself into a better, greater you at the new year, or any time!
Be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
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And remember, it may not just be you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Is It Just Me: Holiday Hustle Episode
Auld Lang Syne (Britannica)
Auld Land Syne, Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians YouTube (Capitol Records, 1953)
How Do You Set SMART Goals? Definition and Examples (indeed)
Dr. Karen Kendrick website (including links to podcast, social media, and more!)
Holiday Season is upon us! Wherever you are in the world, however you celebrate, we are surrounded with decorations, shoppers, holiday gatherings, and all things that remind you that you probably are NOT ready yet!
In this episode, Layla K and MJ discuss how you are not alone scrambling to perfect the holidays. You might also hear some ways to avoid last minute holiday panic! So let’s share our holiday truths - it’s not just you.
Be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Drop us a comment here or let us know on on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
And remember, it may not just be you, but it could be!
Show notes:
One month ahead, are people ready for Christmas yet? (Ipsos)
Couple delivers packages after FedEx driver reportedly dumps them (WFLA)
Chicago Heights students host Christmas drive to help neighbors in need (Fox 32 Chicago)
FedEx driver dumped packages into Alabama ravine at least 6 times, sheriff says (CNN)
Random Acts of Kindness: Delivery driver's inspirational good deed (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Dozens of packages dumped from UPS truck at park in Little Village (CBS Chicago)
Are there some wildly popular things that you just don't get? Do you think some things are just overrated?
Layla K and MJ do and they brought on longtime friend, and master storyteller, the always entertaining Neville Waters to join in a lively discussion. Let’s just say, sometimes it WAS just one of them that thought something was overrated!
Be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Drop us a comment here or let us know on on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
And remember, it may not just be you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Pickleball's the new jam: Why it's now the fastest growing sport (NBC News)
Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Hamilton' Crashes Broadway's Billion Dollar Club (Forbes)
Why is Game of Thrones so popular? (BBC Culture)
Why Is Wordle So Popular? (Psychology Today)
How Kris Jenner Made The Kardashians Famous, Rich, And Insanely Influential (Forbes)
Why Do Some People Think Cilantro Tastes Like Soap (AllRecipes)
The science of chocolate (ExplainThatStuff.com)
Forget Starbucks: Pumpkin Spice Shows Places You May Not Want It (The Street)
Is the Gourmet Cupcake Trend Finally Over? (Eater)
Are There Any Limits To Leggings Anymore? (NYTimes)
Six Reasons Flip-flops Aren't Acceptable Footwear (Bustle)
'Alexa, are you invading my privacy?' the dark side of our voice assistants (The Guardian)
Layla K and MJ have been busy celebrating birthdays, so naturally the question came up: "why do we do these things?? And what do other people do?"
It may not just be you who throws flour (not a typo!) at friends. Or… maybe… it IS. Any interesting birthday traditions we missed? Drop us a comment below, maybe we'll do a "part 2"!
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Show notes:
Birthdays (Encyclopedia.com)
Life Has Gotten Sweeter - Literally! (Human Progress)
Who Really Wrote The Happy Birthday Song (Grunge)
Weird Birthday Traditions From Around The World (Serenata Flowers)
Usain Bolt Gets "Floured" (Daily Mail Online)
Fascinating Birthday Statistics (Serenata Flowers)
Somethings are just too much to believe. Or are they?? In this episode, Layla K and MJ challenge each other with little known facts and widely "known" fiction.
Is it just me, or should we all take a second look at our common assumptions?
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Show notes:
Scary or Not (last episode, including Layla Big Foot theory)
The History of Haagen-Dazs (Haagen-Dazs)
European & North American Cities Transposed Onto The Opposite Continent At The Same Latitude (Brilliant Maps)
These American cities share surprising latitudes with global counterparts (USA Today)
10 Mind-Boggling Geography Facts To Bring Out At Your Next Dinner Party (AWOL)
Mapping tree density at a global scale (Nature)
How Many People Have Ever Lived On Earth (Population Reference Bureau)
Abundance Doesn't End (Human Progress)
Halloween is just around the corner, and on this episode Layla K and MJ discuss films, characters, and other “stuff” that are truly scary, and some that just aren't.
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Show notes:
Scream, The Movie (IMDB)
Friday the 13th Movies (IMDB)
'Pom-Pom Mom' hires hitman to kill cheerleader daughter's rival (Washington Examiner)
Alien (IMDB)
10 Cloverfield Lane (IMDB)
Psycho (IMDB)
Raggedy Ann (Wikipedia)
What's Inside This Massive Egyptian Sarcophagus (Live Science)
Yellowstone mum on investigation into human foot (Jackson Hole News)
Bigfoot (Britannica)
Is it just me, or does opera has a bit of a reputation for being inaccessible and even intimidating?
In this episode, Layla K and MJ have the honor to host Aeneas Humm, the Swiss Baritone opera star, whose album Embrace earned him the 2022 Opus Klassik Young Artist of the Year Award.
We discuss all matters from dress codes to... what's with the whole "diva" reputation? Warning: you may want to have your local opera season schedule handy after giving this a listen!
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Show notes:
Magic Flute - Queen of the Night aria (Mozart; Diana Damrau, The Royal Opera)
The Juilliard School
Aeneas Humm new album "Embrace" trailer
Aeneas Humm on Spotify
Opera Myths Debunked (Opera Holland Park)
13 Opera Myths, Busted (CBC Music)
Do you offend much? Are you sure?? A recent article from CNBC listed the "most-used passive aggressive work phrases".
You might be surprised to discover that Layla K and MJ have very different interpretations of some very commonly used terms. Do you use them? What do you think?
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Show notes:
10 Common phrases that make you sound passive-aggressive in the workplace (CNBC)
Definition of Passive-Aggression (Psychology Today)
Scandal-Plagued McKinsey Ousts Leader (NY Magazine - Intelligencer)
Our summer hiatus is officially over and "Is it Just Me with Layla K and MJ" is back with Season 2!
We do a quick review of what you might have missed from us over the summer, and what you can look forward to in Season Two. Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode.
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Show notes:
Welcome Back Kotter - Travolta Struts His Stuff
TikTok shares your data more than any other social media app (CNBC)
Ban TikTok Now (American Enterprise Institute)
Chess Robot grabs and breaks finger of seven-year-old opponent (The Guardian)
RV Industry Association - trends
America just got a $100-a-month raise (CNN Analysis)
Should I Worry About Prop 65 Warnings On Products (Better Goods)
We made it! Our podcast has reached it's 20th episode, our Season 1 Finale. That means it’s time to look back! We are having an awards show, where we announce the most and least popular, best edits, and even share some of the bloopers that get cut along the way.
Opinions may vary, of course. So tell us in the comments: what were your highlights? You can also let us know on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. We'll be sharing more highlights and clips on social media throughout the hiatus.
Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode. We'll be back September 7, 2022.
And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Ep 2: Let The Rich Get Richer
Ep 10: Caught In A Groundhog Day Time Loop?
Ep 7: Better Together
Ep 11: To NFT Or Not NFT
Ep 14: Is There A Better Way To IPO?
Ever see something and wonder, "what could possibly have been the original intention??" In this episode, MJ brings up examples of policies with good intentions to protect us, but don’t really seem to be working well, such as the notorious Prop65 cancer labels.
What do you think? Is it time for cancer warning labels on kitty collars to go? Any examples of other things that need to go?
Let us know on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Is Recycling A Myth (Episode 17)
Are You A Wish-Cycler? (Rossen Reports, WVTM13)
It's 10PM. Do You Know Where Your Cat Is? (Hakai Magazine)
Not just tolls: E-Z Pass keeping an eye on speeders (USA Today)
Minimum Wage Boosts Are Great - For Robots (Reason)
Our Culture of Contempt (Arthur C Brooks for NY Times Sunday Review)
On ep15, we discussed Rise of the Robots (+ Humans) with our friend Didi (Diegane Dione), an expert in things robot and cobot. We try to make these podcasts pithy though, so what DIDN’T make it into that episode was this interesting conversation about AI (artificial intelligence).
Spoiler alert: Didi mentions "havoc" and MJ is all in! Is it just MJ? What do you think about the rise in AI?
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And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Show notes:
Isaac Asimov: Three Rules of Robotics
Responsible Artificial Intelligence Institute
Are robot trucks safe for the long-haul on US highways?
Robot Trucks to Roam 1,100-Mile Phoenix-Houston Corridor (Forbes)
Artificial intelligence beats eight world champions at bridge (The Guardian)
Recycling has long been touted as a panacea for maintaining a healthy planet earth. In this episode, Layla K takes a quick look back to how it all began and how it's taken hold on society.
Then we dare to ask the question: is recycling working? Have we found a way to create the “biosphere” of repurposed goods on our planet?
What do you think? Let us know on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc., to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop every two weeks.
And remember, it may not be just you, but it could be!
Show notes:
The Long Thread Of Lessening Labor (Human Progress)
Lyndon B. Johnson And The Environment (National Park Service)
Do Plastic Water Bottles REALLY Get Recycled? (PATH)
Facts and Figures about Materials, Waste, and Recycling (US EPA)
The Eight Myths of Recycling (AEI)
The Spilhaus World Ocean Map in a Square (ArcGIS)
'Tis the season for recent graduates to consider career opportunities, including some with promises to "see the world". It’s also getting close to the end of another school year and the beginning of summer travels. So we decided to share some travel tales and wisdom with our listeners. Or at least about 10 minutes worth!
Have any tips to share? Tales of your own adventures? Let us know on Instagram or Twitter! Also, be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform to never miss an episode. New ones drop every two weeks.
If you’ve listened to previous "Is It Just Me" episodes, you know that robots intrigue Layla, while MJ thinks they will eventually kill us all in our sleep.
To provide his perspective on how robots plus humans should and will live together, side by side, we chat with Diegane Dione, or Didi as he is better known, about his 20+ year journey in digital transformation and robotics; we find out what the latest robotic trends are - and how will they be part of our daily lifestyle.
Companion robots, or Cobots, doing work right along side you? What do you think?
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The International Federation of Robotics
IPOs (initial public offerings) are often considered a "golden ticket" investment, but are the valuations excessive? Is it just us, or could there be a better, fairer way to decide an IPO value?
In this episode, we chat with Karl Sjogren, author of The Fairshare Model, a front-runner for the modern concept of crowdfunding, who presents a performance-based alternative that redefines value at the DNA level. His book, The Fairshare Model: A Performance-Based Capital Structure for Initial Public Offerings is available in paperback from Amazon and as an ebook from many platforms.
What are your thoughts on investing, start-ups, and how to value companies? Is it possible to do it without traditional VCs? Let us know your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter and we’ll do a shout-out to your ideas! Also, be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform to never miss an episode.
Show notes and links (if links don't appear in your media player, please see our website: isitjustme.libsyn.com ):
Income Investors: What Wall Street Won't Tell You About IPOs
CBS News: Why IPOs Underperform
The JOBS Act of 2012 (aka: Jumpstart Our Businessstartups Act)
Business Insider: The Rise And Fall Of Elizabeth Holmes, The Theranos Founder
The Cut: How Anna Delvey Tricked New York
All 2022 IPOs (78 as of 3/29/22)
Access IPOs: Upcoming IPOs
Inflation rates hit a 40 year high, and is it just Layla K and MJ, or is it starting to feel relentless? Can we possibly avoid it??
In this ep we offer helpful perspective (and even a few laughs!) on how rising prices are affecting how we shop and live. Did we miss anything? Drop us a comment here or join the conversation on Instagram or Twitter.
Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform to never miss an episode. And remember, it’s always free to download, no matter how bad inflation gets!
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Bloomberg: Inflation pros from Argentina offer tips for rattled Americans
Bankrate: Warren Buffett Top Tips To Beat Inflation
Financebuzz: 9 Smart Things You Can Do Today To Beat Inflation
Politifact: California Gas Prices Going Up - But Not At $9 / Gallon In Early March, 2022
Californians hilariously mull their gas options on social media
Habitat for Humanity
St. Vincent de Paul - USA
They say that everyone believes at least one conspiracy theory. They exist on a range - from the TRUE (First Lady Edith Wilson's "stewardship" of the US Presidency) to just plain bad thinking.
On this episode, we discuss some of our own experiences with conspiracy thinkers, some of the better conspiracies we discovered doing this research, where they fall on the range of thinking, and whether we think we believe in any!
Is it just us? Why do we, or anyone, believe?
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Billionaire Jeff Breene Says This Housing Boom Is In A Bubble Too
Lippmann Who Bet Against Subprime Mortgages Buys A CLO Firm
S. Ct. State University: Critical thinking: Conspiracy theories, urban legends, and moral panics
Truth Behind Conspiracy Theories
Visit Finland: Named Happiest Country In The World
Do Storks Deliver Babies?
Wikipedia: List of Conspiracy Theories
Wikipedia: New Coke Conspiracy Theories
Most Searches Conspiracy Theories List By State
Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True
Is it just Layla K and MJ, or are references to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) everywhere? Layla is fascinated, and MJ is curious, but skeptical.
So they did a bit of research. What are NFTs, where did they come from, and should we be there too? Give a listen to the light and lively discussion and let us know what YOU think!
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Why were there so many crypto ads during the Super Bowl (NBC News)
12 year old coder made 6-figures selling Weird Whales NFTs
Saturday Night Live on NFTs
What is a token?
Putting Some Order To All the Dali Prints, Both Real and Fake
Tulip Mania
Damian Hirst on Spot Paintings and Not Painting His Own Work
How Did the Bored Ape Yacht Club Get So Popular?
Elon Musk Takes A Dig At NFT Buyers
Another hilarious take: What's an NFT by Julie Nolke
In the 1993 classic movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays a weatherman caught in a time loop, and he has some fun doing things differently, and coming to realize what he wants to do every day.
The last few years have felt like a bit of a time loop for lots of us. Layla K and MJ discuss what they've learned we should definitely do differently, and what should definitely stay the same.
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The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
How Long Does Bill Murray Spend In Groundhog Day
Twilight Zone TV Program
Real Walmart Shoppers Caught On Camera
Why A Classic Phone Call Is Better Than Video Calls Or Texting
This Is Why You Should Never Ghost Your Job
Killing Eve TV Series
MJ came across an article in The Guardian that suggests "100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying", and Layla K and MJ have thoughts! But first we took an online poll to find out, is it just me? Here's what we polled:
Poll #1: To better your life with little effort, which would you do:
- Take a walk without your phone
- Send a voice note instead of a text
- Sleep with your phone in the other room
- Don’t have Twitter on your phone
Poll #2: To try something different this year:
- Be polite to a rude stranger
- Don’t get weirded out by stacking the dishwasher differently
- Call an old friend out of the blue
- Don’t save your “best”, just use it!
Poll #3: The least good (or worst best) idea to try in 2022:
- Skinny dip with friends
- Learn the names of 10 trees
- Bring fruit to work / Bring fruit to bed
- Wear yellow, because it’s cheery
Did we miss something? Still have thoughts? Let us know on our Instagram or Twitter!
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Special guest Maureen Birdsall, Co-Founder and CEO of DateBox Club, entrepreneur and leader extraordinaire, helps us set the workplace stage for 2022. 2021 was the year of adapting, and 2022 will be fluid. Because we’re NEVER going back!
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Buffer
Owl Labs 5th Annual State Of Remote Work Report
50 Mind-Blowing Employee Productivity Statistics of 2022
Just in time for the holidays, successful serial entrepreneur, and entertainer extraordinaire, Patty Gamboa joins Layla K and MJ to discuss food, community, and more. Patty shares expert tips for creating moments, milestones, and memories, in ANY environment!
Is it just me? Or are we better together?
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The Patrician Company
Working Womans Food
5 New Rules For Successful Events In A Post-Pandemic World (download appears in pop-up window)
Alameda County Study
Vegan Dan Dan Noodles (MJ approved)
Franklin Covey: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
LaylaK and MJ bring on Mr. Jason Gilmore, Head of Human Resources at Ascentage Pharma, to shed light on "The Great Resignation". Why are so many people leaving their jobs, ghosting employers, and even choosing not to work?
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The Great Resignation Is Here, And It's Real
Facebook employees may face pay cut if they move to cheaper areas to work from home
Older workers are 'unretiring' after leaving the workforce during the pandemic
Post-pandemic work: four days a week, no meetings, no office
Late to the Web, GE Now Views Internet as Key to New Growth
France Bans Work Emails After 6PM
See where all the people leaving New York are moving to
We recorded this ep right before Black Friday, while we also watched container ships, just WAITING to deliver great goods to us, log jammed, right off-shore.
#LaylaKandMJ brought in an expert to help us understand the situation. Mr. Ian Moore has spent over 20 years in the logistics, procurement, and supply chain space, and brings much needed perspective to the supply chain crisis. Or is it one?
Have an “Is It Just Me” idea? Thoughts on today’s conversation? Join us on Twitter or Instagram. And be sure to follow us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform to never miss an episode! Fresh pods drop every two weeks. And remember, it may not just be you...but it could be!
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Which Pandemic Purchase Do You Regret The Most?
How The Shipping Container Changed Everything
Warehouse Space Shortage To Last For Two More Years
Container Shipping Rates Drift Lower After a Record-Setting Climb
Port Statistics: Port of Long Beach
How Will The US Deal With A Shortage Of 80,000 Truckers?
Drewry: World Container Index
New Global Container Port Performance Index
Fast Company: When Will The Supply Chain Return To Normal? Try Never
There is a particular nuance about social media that Layla thinks deserves a closer look: the etiquette and management of the all important “Follow". MJ begs to differ with her approach. What do you think?
Have an “Is It Just Me” idea? Thoughts on today’s conversation? Join us on Twitter or Instagram. And be sure to follow us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh pods drop every two weeks.
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Layla's 5 Rules of Follow Etiquette
CNBC: As Many As 48 Million Twitter Accounts Aren't People
PRWeek: More than half Instragram Influencers 'engaged in fraud', with 45% of accounts fake
Wikipedia on 4-1-1
Doomscrolling, actually a “thing”, is defined by Merriam Webster as “referring to the tendency to continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening, or depressing.” And MJ is over it. Moreover, she’s over the just-sharing bad news! Have an “Is It Just Me” idea? Thoughts on today’s conversation? Join us on Twitter or Instagram. And be sure to follow us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode! Fresh pods drop every two weeks.
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Last Ep (including Billionaires in Space convo)
UN Climate Change Conference - Glasgow 2021
Steven Pinker makes the case that the world is getting better
Human Progress: The “good old days” (scroll to “History of Progress”)
Rep. Pramila Jayapal claimed in a since-deleted tweet that the US has 1/3 of the world’s billionaires and the 4th highest poverty rate in the world.
18 spectacularly wrong predictions made around the time of first Earth Day in 1970
Your Mobile Phone vs. Apollo 11's Guidance Computer
Bren donates $100 million to Caltech project that aims to generate solar power in space and beam it back to earth
Voltaire’s Candide (including Dr Pangloss) and Leibniz
HumanProgress.org: Light has turned from something too precious to use into something everyone can afford.
Layla & MJ discuss an article Layla recently wrote on LinkedIn, entitled “What if we just let the Rich become Richer". What would be the impact if we start to put out real restraints or curtail wealth accumulation?
Have an “Is It Just Me” idea? Thoughts on today’s conversation? Join us on Twitter or Instagram. And be sure to subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, Spotify, etc to never miss an episode. Fresh pods drop every two weeks!
Show notes and links:
NPR: Examining Carter's "Malaise" Speech
Harvard professor (Steven Pinker), author, makes the case that the world is getting better
Bill Gates vs. Jason Hickel
Cryogenic Equipment Market Worth $18.73 Billion
Do people say you tell interesting stories? Ever consider sharing them, maybe on a podcast? We did!
To be honest, we don’t really know the perfect way to do it, but since we did actually make one, in our first episode we share how we got started, with some of the trips and mess-ups along the way, and tell you why we call our podcast “Is It Just Me?”
Join Layla K & MJ as we share insights into real world topics that you care about as well. Subscribe to us on Apple podcasts, give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram. And remember, it may not be just you thinking this... but it could be!