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Just Say It

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An outlet for a lifelong professional communicator and recovering people pleaser to share, without fear of judgment. Here's to living in freedom, or something reasonably close to it.
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Episodes

Shame and Shallots

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.

May 15, 202212 minEp. 34

Bathrooms And Baby Names

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.

Apr 30, 202217 minEp. 33

FOMO And Food Delivery

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.

Apr 10, 202217 minEp. 32

Hoops And Haircuts

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.

Mar 23, 202216 minEp. 31

Technology And TikTok

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 .

Mar 01, 202218 minEp. 30

Winning And Whining

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 .

Feb 13, 202218 minEp. 29

Questions And Suggestions

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 .

Jan 27, 202214 minEp. 28

Screaming With Etiquette

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.

Jan 06, 202215 minEp. 27

Seasonal Surprises

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 .

Dec 23, 202118 minEp. 26

Squirrels And Service Plans

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 .

Dec 13, 202116 minEp. 25

From COVID To Christmas

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 .

Dec 01, 202118 minEp. 24

Wait, What?

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.

Nov 25, 202120 minEp. 23

Glasses, Lines and Candy

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.

Nov 04, 202120 minEp. 22

Up Close And Personal

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 .

Oct 20, 202121 minEp. 21

Injuries and Inquries

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 .

Sep 30, 202114 minEp. 20

Nine Eleven: 20 Years Later

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.

Sep 11, 20215 minEp. 19

Looking Inward

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 .

Aug 29, 202115 minEp. 18

Olympians And Bachelorettes

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 .

Aug 11, 202117 minEp. 17

Contractors And Convicts

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.

Jul 28, 202122 minEp. 16

Bug Bites And Breadsticks

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 .

Jul 08, 202116 minEp. 15

Voice Activated Freedom

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 .

Jun 30, 202118 minEp. 14

Random Rants

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 .

Jun 22, 202114 minEp. 13

Oops, I Did It Again

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.

May 25, 202115 minEp. 12

Turtle Soup

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.

May 14, 202118 minEp. 11

Live PD And A Whole Lotta Life

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 .

May 05, 202118 minEp. 10

More Questions

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 .

Apr 15, 202115 minEp. 9

Change

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 .

Apr 02, 202115 minEp. 8

Behind The Brackets

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 .

Mar 27, 202133 minEp. 7

Where Am I?

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 .

Mar 17, 202120 minEp. 6

Questions

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 .

Mar 10, 202122 minEp. 5
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