Unfiltered and Slightly Annoyed

Remember when you couldn’t just Google the answer? When you had to wait for your favorite TV show, develop film to see your pictures, or call someone’s house and hope they were home? In this episode of Unfiltered & Slightly Annoyed, I take a trip back to a time when life moved a little slower. From dial-up internet and paper maps to cassette tapes, video stores, and actually being patient, we look...

Remember when getting tickets actually meant something? You’d camp out, stand in line, maybe even make a day out of it. Now you sit on your couch, hit refresh 47 times… and still lose to a bot. And if you do get tickets? Congratulations—your $75 seat is now $163 after “processing,” “service,” and “we felt like it” fees. Today we’re talking about ticket prices, hidden fees, and how convenience comp...

A lot of people believe becoming a millionaire is out of reach these days, but a study by Ramsey Solutions looked at more than 10,000 millionaires and found a very different story. In this episode of Unfiltered & Slightly Annoyed, I break down some of the biggest findings from the study—how most millionaires actually built their wealth, the role of retirement accounts, income levels, habits, and w...

In a world where everyone is posting, sharing, reacting, and demanding to be seen, it’s easy to believe attention is something we deserve. But the truth is — nobody owes us a listen, a follow, a reply, or a platform. In this episode of Just Say It, we talk about the difference between seeking validation and earning respect. From social media outrage to everyday conversations, this episode breaks d...

How many conversations have you avoided because the timing didn’t feel right… or because you were afraid of what might happen after you spoke up? In this episode of Unfiltered, Jason dives into the uncomfortable truth about honesty, communication, and the things we leave unsaid. Whether it’s telling someone how you really feel, standing up for yourself, apologizing, setting boundaries, or finally...

Nobody’s watching. Nobody’s commenting. Nobody seems to care. Sound familiar? In this episode, I talk about what it really feels like in the early stages of creating—when you’re putting in the work and getting little to nothing back. This is the part most people quit. But this is also where everything is built. I get into why this phase matters more than you think, how to stay consistent when it f...

This week’s episode is a little different. I’m reflecting on my recent conversation with Frank Somerville — what it was like stepping into an interview that pushed me outside my comfort zone, handling nerves in real time, and why taking chances matters even when you don’t feel fully ready. Sometimes growth doesn’t come when you feel confident. It comes when you do it scared. I also talk about bett...

Part 2 of my conversation with Frank Somerville is here. We go deeper into recovery, public perception, lessons learned, and what people often misunderstand about addiction and rebuilding your life. Frank speaks candidly about growth, resilience, and moving forward. Honest, raw, and unfiltered. If you haven’t heard Part 1 yet, start there .

Quick heads-up before we start: this conversation was split into two parts, and Part 1 ends right in the middle of our discussion. Nothing went wrong — Part 2 picks up immediately where this one leaves off. This week’s episode is a special one. I’m joined by Frank Somerville, a longtime Bay Area news anchor and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster whose voice and presence became familiar to viewers for...

In this episode of Unfiltered & Slightly Annoyed, we’re running it back. We already called out some of the most overused sayings that don’t quite make sense… but there are plenty more where those came from. You know the ones—phrases people repeat without thinking… Sayings that sound deep, but fall apart the second you actually break them down. From “everything happens for a reason”… To “it’s alway...

Some sayings sound deep… until you actually think about them. In this episode of Unfiltered & Slightly Annoyed, we’re calling out the everyday phrases people repeat without question—things like “I could care less,” “everything happens for a reason,” and “it’s always the last place you look.” Yeah… no kidding. This one’s part humor, part reality check. We break down why these sayings don’t make sen...

We all have them… those little things that shouldn’t matter—but absolutely do. In this episode of Unfiltered & Slightly Annoyed, I’m calling out the everyday nonsense that instantly kills my vibe. From people driving with dogs on their lap, to slow walkers with zero awareness, to the small habits that somehow feel way bigger than they should… yeah, we’re getting into it. This isn’t about being neg...

There was a time when starting a fire actually meant something. You had to gather the wood… Stack it just right… Strike a match and hope it caught… And when it finally did? You earned that fire. Now? You walk over… flip a switch… and boom — instant “ambiance.” In this episode of Unfiltered and Slightly Annoyed, we’re talking about fireplaces… but not really. This is about how convenience has slowl...

In this episode of Unfiltered and Slightly Annoyed, I found myself thinking about how different growing up used to feel. It started with something simple — the old movie theater down the road from my house getting torn down. Seeing it disappear brought back memories of roller rinks, Blockbuster nights, riding bikes all day, and the one rule every kid had: be home before the streetlights come on. N...

Outrage is everywhere. But does every disagreement require a meltdown? This episode dives into social media toxicity, constant offense, and the importance of protecting your peace. Not everything needs a reaction.

Somewhere along the way, customers became responsible for covering every cost of doing business. 3% card surcharge? Processing fee? Convenience fee? When does it stop? In this episode, I question the logic behind pushing business expenses directly onto customers — and why we’re just expected to accept it. If you’ve ever looked at a receipt and thought, “You’ve got to be kidding me,” this one’s for...

Introducing Unfiltered & Slightly Annoyed — a short weekly podcast about modern life, everyday friction, and the small shifts we’ve slowly started accepting as normal. It’s not outrage. It’s not yelling. It’s just observation. Half joking. Fully irritated. Hosted by J.