Just Say It
By Brian Williamsen
Just Say ItMar 01, 2022
Car Shopping Conundrums
I challenge anyone to prove they are worse at the process of buying a used car than I am. Let's discuss, in the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast. Indecision is included at no extra charge.
40-Love
As a tennis player, this might be one of my favorite purchases of all time. Meanwhile, I've decided to start using my brain for some things (which is weird) and it wouldn't be a good week without an awkward situation involving a public bathroom. Randomness rules on the Just Say It podcast.
Eclipses Are Cool
Fun fact: The word 'totality' has never been spoken more than it was this Monday. Some takeaways from the big eclipse in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Niagara Falls
Coming to you from two countries at once, on a bridge that is really, really high above the water, it's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast. Enjoy.
We're Staying Here?
My wife, Dana joins the action to discuss our three most random Airbnb stays, plus we'll debate the upsides and (many) downsides of hot air balloon rides, banana peels and other random things. Come on along for the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Buying And Selling
We all enjoy a good Blizzard, but does anyone really need to see it turned upside down to prove its worth? Also, we need an intermediary between diners and orange growers. Food for thought, in the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Your Table Is Ready
I jumped into action at the restaurant host stand the other night, and was immediately taken back to the days of doing this in college. Now, if table 19 would just wrap it up over there. A trip down memory lane, plus some thoughts on movie intermissions in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Save Room For The Tacos
Am I the only one who always overdoes it on the chips? Time to talk about an intervention, plus a real-life "Husbands of Target" moment and a DIY project scenario that would give anyone at least a little anxiety. Football's over, so here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast to kill a few minutes of your day.
Waiting For Wifey
What do you do while your wife is shopping at her favorite store that she only gets to visit once a year? Record a podcast episode, obviously. Coming to you from the Magnificent Mile, it's the latest episode of the Just Say It show.
Winter Banter
Should I be more surprised that my 30-year-old Game Boy still worked when I tried it, or that the old batteries still worked? What are things you should not say while on a home tour? Why does this candle smell like a urinal puck? Let's answer these questions - it's time for a new edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Fairways, Fog And Funky Napkins
Golfing during a dense fog advisory is an adventure. Grab some eggnog and a few cloth napkins and come along for the ride, on this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Holidays And Healthcare
Making visits to the doctor less awkward, finding enjoyment in spending too much money at the auto repair shop and gearing up for the big Christmas holiday. It's all happening in this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Carts, Clothes And The CFP
An item you should purchase for your home, trail mix eating tips and a take on secondhand clothing stores you probably have never heard before. Here's today's Just Say It podcast, for your listening pleasure, or hopefully something close to it.
Buffaloes And Buffets
Where do you go when you need to borrow a buffalo? What's your price for getting bumped from a flight? A wheelbarrow full of fun right here on this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Double Wides And Double Takes
A delivery that surprised me, damage to a home that you don't see every day and your help is requested in understanding a sign that boggled my mind. Inspiring moderate levels of thought, it's the Just Say It show.
A Bevy Of Blunders
Calling someone by the wrong name, getting stuck inside a DMV (due to absolutely no fault of the DMV) and a blunder at the water cooler. Been a banner week, here. Let's discuss, in the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Touchdowns And Televisions
An unexpected twist at the eye doctor's office, one of the most wonderful times of the year and yet another bizarre Facebook Marketplace experience. It's time for the Just Say It podcast, friends. Enjoy.
Walk It Out
Some thoughts from move-in day at my son's university, along with some thoughts on how to make neighborhood walks better - for you, your neighbor and your dog. Let's do this, it's time for another episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Appointments and Appearances
Making trips to the dentist enjoyable for everyone, surviving life in the jungle and a look at some genius marketing. Hey everybody, it's time for the Just Say It podcast.
Injuries And Idiosyncrasies
A memorable motorcycle trip that must happen, the life of a drug store photo clerk and entering territory I'd really just assumed not enter. Here's your latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Cold As Ice
A situation at a restaurant that made me nervous, the arduous journey of completing a passport application and why I probably shouldn't take up baseball any time soon. Here's the latest edition of the Just Say It podcast, just for you.
Room For Improvement
Angry soccer goalies, unwelcome pool guests and a suggestion for Facebook to help me (and you) avoid total humiliation. It's the Just Say It podcast...new, but not necessarily improved. Enjoy!
Bumpin'
The ridiculous steps I take to get through an airplane flight, sitting in cars I'll never be able to afford, a compliment that made my day and a movie recommendation for your holiday weekend. Check out the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Frances, Don't Do It!
Are there PSAs for bees? Why is that a sign, exactly? Am I going to get sued? Questions that need answers - let's see if we can find them in today's edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Fifty Is Nifty
Anxiety from crunchy granola bars, ways to use Venmo that should not exist and a standing invitation for Travis Barker. Random thoughts for you and yours, in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Must Be In The Front Row
Getting that coveted spot in the front of the parking lot, a better way to do credit card fees and what I think of when I hear the word marathon. Celebrate the extra hour of daylight with a new episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Throwing Things Out There
When people throwing garbage everywhere gives you inspiration, you go with it. Some ideas we could all start incorporating into our daily lives, thoughts on a recent experience with the wonderful world of Facebook Marketplace and why it's probably for the best if I don't watch House Hunters...here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Soup's On
Fun fact: Sleeping in a hammock during a snowstorm is easier and more user-friendly than eating a bowl of soup. Let's discuss...but, leave your phone behind while you're at the table. Here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Miracles Exist
The evening of Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 is one my son, Carson and I will never forget. After all, we witnessed a miracle happen, right in front of our eyes. Here are some thoughts and reflections from a surreal experience in Cincinnati this past week.
Chase The Dream
He has practical life advice, tips on starting your own business and all kinds of character - granted, some of the latter has been built simply by being a lifelong Lions fan, but I digress. He is my good friend, Mike Junga from Cabana Boy Beach Services and he's your special guest on this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here
Ugly sweaters, holiday parties, out of office email etiquette and an unexpected gift at the door. Here's a Christmassy episode of the Just Say It podcast to put under your tree.
From Brownies To Battery Acid
Find out why baking soda freaks me out, why a certain housesitter will not be invited back and why public toilets are apparently a great place for some folks to have phone conversations. Let's take a trip down Social Etiquette Street, with a quick detour through the kitchen, in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
To Heck With Tradition
Takeout for the big day, setting the record straight on proper terminology for a popular side item and the difference a year can make. Quick, before the turkey coma, check out this episode of the Just Say It podcast. Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
Halloween
Now that we're all starting to come down from the sugar high, let's analyze the Halloween festivities, both from this year and from long ago. Thoughts on candy consumption, distribution and presentation along with trunk or treat events and why elevating your front porch game matters, in this edition of the Just Say It podcast.
Brown Sugar And Bird Behavior
Chances are, you've never pondered whether or not pelicans struggle with self-esteem. Find out why I was doing that the other day, plus a look at grammar in text messages, questions about brown sugar that need answers and an awkward moment during a customer service call, in this episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Parking Lot Potpourri
How do moles decide where they want to live, and why did they choose my back yard? What if football games started like tennis matches? Plus, some bizarre behavior in the parking lot...here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Waves And Watches
Are you a wave person or a "just keep walking" person? What is your game plan after buying a $22,000 watch? Some thoughts on these scenarios, along with the unexpected conversation I had with a state trooper the other night, in this episode of Just Say It.
A Return To Awkwardness
What do you do if someone calls you by the wrong name? Do you talk with contractors while they're working in your home? Hey, let's overanalyze some things that don't need to be overanalyzed...here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast.
Birds And Bacteria
It's summertime, so let's talk about some of the (not-so-subtle) nuances of grills, taking walks and mowing the grass. Fun fact: I recorded this episode of Just Say It outside. I now challenge myself to do the same in the middle of winter...and, immediately decline said challenge.
Bread Bombs
What would you do if you saw a mouse while you were staying in someone else's house? And, did you know throwing out expired bread can be fun? Here's the latest episode of the Just Say It podcast...all natural, with no added preservatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.