Is It Just Me Podcast

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 worl...

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? Be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , etc., to never miss an episode. Fresh on...

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? Be...

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 I...

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 h...

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 , Sp...

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"! Be sure to follow Is It Just Me on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , etc., t...

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? 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 episod...

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. 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...

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 h...

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? Be sure to follow us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , etc., to never miss an episode. Fresh ones drop every two weeks. Have...

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. Have an idea for an upcoming episode? Drop us a comment here or let us know on on Instagram...

We made it!  Our podcast has reached it's 20th episode, our Season 1 Finale. That means i t's time to look back! W e 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 ,...

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 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? Let u...

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 s...

'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 Instagr...

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. T o 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...

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...

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...

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 whethe...

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! Be sure to follow us on Instagram , Twitter , Apple Podcasts , etc., to nev...

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. Be sure to...

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...

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! Be sure to follow us on Instagram , Twitter , Apple Podcasts , etc., to never miss an episode! Fresh pods drop every two weeks. Show notes and links (if links do...