Is It Just Me Podcast

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...

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? Follow us...

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 oth...

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 detail...

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. Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X , Instagram , Facebook or here. Follow...

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. Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comment on X , Instagram , Fac...

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?" Have an idea for a pod? Guest to recommend? Drop us a comm...

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-cre...

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. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcast , Spotify , etc to never miss an episode! Fresh ones drop e...

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...

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! F...

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 ,...

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. Follow us on Apple Podcast , Spotify , etc to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks...

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. 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,...

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! Have an idea for a pod? Guest t...

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?? Follow us on Apple Podcast , Spotify , etc to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop eve...

"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...

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 co...

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...

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...

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...

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 . Be sure to...

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...

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...

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...