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Just Talking It Up
Just Talking It Up is always fun. Always informative. And, always right!
Episodes
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Just Talking It Up 145: JTIU Cruisin'
Janet and Ross discuss Janet's recent cruise, and what all she experienced as well as a review of the cruise line she used. This is a very interesting and informative episode, and we encourage you to listen and tell your friends! Just Talking It Up is brought to you by Big Brains Media, LLC.
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Just Talking It Up 144: Blazed Out
Ross and Janet are back! On this week's episode of JTIU, our hosts discuss several issues - including the termination of UAB football. Just how much money is required to maintain a competitive football program at the FBS level? Do we spend too much money on college sports? Listen in and find out...
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Just Talking It Up 143: Scandal Buffett
Ross and Janet return for a new episode of JTIU... and discuss current issues including the Chuck Hagel situation and the Bill Cosby scandal. Be sure and tune in and tell your friends! Thanks for listening. Just Talking It Up is brought to you by Big Brains Media, LLC.
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Just Talking It Up 142: Paranoia vs Common Sense
Janet and Ross return to JTIU for an ALL NEW episode! This week, our hosts talk about how paranoid our society can be - have we taken things too far? Where do we draw the line? Many, many topics are tackled in this new episode of JTIU... listen and tell your friends!
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Just Talking It Up 141: Sex Education
Janet and Ross return for another episode of JTIU... on this week's episode our hosts discuss issues of inappropriate teacher/student relationships, how they affect the media, students, and our perception of educators.
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Just Talking It Up 140: Goin' Postal
Janet and Ross return for a new episode of JTIU... this week's topic? Nutty people going nuts! Whether it's stress, mental illness, or a combination of issues, people are committing violent acts in a seemingly worse fashion. Ross and Janet provide their input.
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Just Talking It Up 139: Ferguson Gone Mad
Ross and Janet return for a new JTIU - this week - the crisis in Ferguson, Missouri, and what our nation's leaders are doing about it. What should we make of this incident in Missouri? Who's right and who is wrong? What other notable events can we compare this to and make comparisons? Ross and...
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Just Talking It Up 138: Ebola: The New Polio?
Ross and Janet discuss the current Ebola crisis in Africa, and the sick individuals who were brought to America earlier this month. What do we have to expect as Americans? How many Americans could get sick? Also, what does this mean in the international community? Listen to this week's JTIU and...
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Just Talking it up 137: What's the deal with Israel?
Ross and Janet discuss the current tense situation in Israel between the Israeli Army and Gaza Strip, and the implications for the rest of the world. What exactly is going on in the Middle East? How are Jewish and Muslim individuals reacting to this situation in America? Ross and Janet discuss…
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Just Talking It Up 136: Impeachment and Alabama politics
On this week's show, Ross and Janet examine contemporary issues concerning impeachment and several local candidates running for office in the State of Alabama. The hosts discuss political elections and activists like the defeat of Paul Demarco by Gary Palmer, Speaker of the House John Boehner and...
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Just Talking It Up 135: Hobby Lobby Wins?
Janet and Ross discuss this week the recently decided Supreme Court ruling concerning the retail giant Hobby Lobby and the requirements for them to provide birth control for their employees. What do Janet and Ross think about the ruling? Where do we draw the line on where the government stands…
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Just Talking It Up 134: Redskins… Do you have skins in the games?
Janet and Ross discuss the current controversy surrounding the NFL's Washington Redskins, and the possible name change. Why is "Redskins" offensive? Does it offend Ross and Janet, and who else does it offend - if anyone at all? Listen to this week's show to find out! Thanks for listening to Just...
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Just Talking It Up 133: Tip Me
Janet and Ross discuss tipping - and how it varies among restaurants and among different countries. Both hosts discuss their experiences in various restaurants and locations. Why do we tip? How much do you tip? Listen this week!
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Just Talking It Up 132: Gary Palmer
In this week's show, we welcome our guest, Alabama District 6 candidate as a Republican for the House of Representatives, Gary Palmer. Ross and Janet ask quite a few questions on his positions and his platform and we have a great show on tap this week. Join us!
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Just Talking It Up 131: Politically Incorrect - What is it?
Ross and Janet return for a new episode of JTIU. This week, our hosts discuss the concept of political correctness and how it applies to contemporary, modern culture. Also, how does the Church play into this? Numerous current events are tackled and discussed this week, along with much much more!...
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Just Talking It Up 130: Bullies and Bullying
Janet and Ross are back with a new episode of JTIU. This week's our hosts discuss the issue of bullying in schools and how to deal with it. How do parents help a child who has been bullied? What about the children doing the bullying? Be sure and tune in for Ross and Janet's insight. Ross also...
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Just Talking It Up 129: Hobby Lobby to Dribbling
Ross and Janet return for a new episode of JTIU! On this week's episode the hosts tackle: * The Hobby Lobby case in the Supreme Court and it's consequences on other businesses. *A background of Hobby Lobby and the type of business it runs. * Ross and Janet discuss the sport of basketball and how...
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Just Talking It Up 128: From Boeing To Roosters
Janet and Ross return with another edition of JTIU. This week, the discussion mainly focuses on the disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines Jet somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Where did it go? Did it crash? Also Janet and Ross turn their discussion to historical comparisons to the crash and the...
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Just Talking It Up 127: This and That
Join Janet and Ross for another new exciting episode of JTIU! This week's episode discusses Sarah Palin, CPAC, President Obama, and other current events. You don't want to miss this new episode! JTIU is brought to you by Big Brains Media, LLC.
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Just Talking It Up 126: The Oscar Goes To... Putin!
Ross and Janet return this week with another new episode of Just Talking It Up. On tap this week is the brewing conflict in the Ukraine, the Oscar presentations, and how Obama and Putin, as world leaders, are responding to the conflict in Eastern Europe. You won't want to miss this episode! Be…
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Just Talking It Up 125: Not So Super Bowl
Join Ross and Janet as they discuss the recent Super Bowl presented by the NFL, and the antics surrounding the game. Also, our hosts talk about the commericals seen by millions on TV, and their thoughts on them. Plus, Ross talks about the epidemic of talented athletes who become broke soon after...
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Just Talking It Up 124: Snowmageddon 2014
Janet and Ross discuss the past week's winter storm that affected States such as Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Georgia, and the significant effects that it had on travelers. Many people were left stranded in their cars with no way to get home, several died, and the cities of Birmingham and...
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Just Talking It Up 123: Grammies and Super Bowl Surprises
As we wrap up the first month of the year 2014, Ross and Janet talk about the upcoming Super Bowl, the Grammy awards, and what to expect. Also, the hosts talk about the continuing debate of same-sex marriage in America, and what they think will play out in the future. Also, Ross and Janet tackle…
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Just Talking It Up 122: Up In Smoke
Janet and Ross are back... on this week's episode, our two hosts discuss the current marijuana legalization process in America. Also, they discuss the NFL and how this might affect professional sports. Would Ross or Janet smoke pot if it was legalized for medicinal use? Very interesting banter…
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Just Talking It Up 121: Professional College Athletes
Ross and Janet are back for the first new show of 2014! On this week's episode, they discuss the 2014 BCS Championship game, and talk about whether or not college athletes should be financially compensated for their services. Where does the NCAA, and where do the various Universities, draw the...
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Just Talking It Up 120: Christmas Is Here
Ross and Janet are excited about the Christmas season finally being upon us - and boy has the year flown by. What holiday traditions do you have with your family at this time of year? How do Ross and Janet celebrate? And, most importantly, what is the REAL reason for the season? You won't want to...
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Just Talking It Up 119: Kick Bama Kick
Ross and Janet discuss the past 2013 football season, and the amazing finish to the Iron Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers. How did YOUR team fare? Do folks take the game too seriously? Listen this week to find out!
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Just Talking It Up 118: Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Ross and Janet return for a special Thanksgiving week epsiode of JTIU, and discuss family traditions and what to expect during this favorite holiday of many people. Also, what do Janet and Ross have to be thankful for THIS year? Quite a bit. Be sure and tune in!
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Just Talking It Up 117: Where were you when kennedy was shot?
Amazingly it's been 50 years since President Kennedy was assassinated. Ross and Janet look back on the past half-century and examine not only Kennedy's death, but other major events in history. This is an episode you don't want to miss.
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Just Talking It Up 116: Cruisin' Along
After Ross's trip to London, Janet returns to talk about a trip of her own, taking an 8 day cruise in the Atlantic Ocean. Janet talks about what all she did, the hosts discuss the Costa Concordia disaster, and Janet ties up the show with some reccomendations about where to go and what to do if…
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Just Talking It Up 115: Redcoats to Redskins
On this week's edition of JTIU, Ross and Janet talk about everything from celebrity politics, to American history, to the mascot scandal with the Washington Redskins NFL football team. Janet also talks about how celebrities believe that they think their advice should weigh more than an average...
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Just Talking It Up 114: From Pigskin to Pigs
Janet and Ross switch gears this week, and talk about everything from recent sports debacles to a topic bacon lover's everywhere would love. Be sure and tune in to this week's edition of JTIU!
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Just Talking It Up 113: Hangin' In London Part 2
Ross's wife, Lynn, join us this week and talk about their experiences in London and surrounding areas in Great Britain. Farmland, greenery, and British culture are discussed in this edition. Churches aren't nearly as active in Europe, and donations are minimal. Lynn also talks about the...
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Just Talking It Up 112: Hangin' in London Part 1
Ross and Janet return with a new episode of JTIU.... this week, we join Ross and his wife, Lynn, and hear about his trip to London, England. What differences in culture do we see when comparing America to Britain? What about religious, social, and racial relationships? How do the British view...
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Just Talking It Up No. 111: The True Color of Racism
Ross and Janet tackle the issue of race, and race relations in America on this edition of JTIU. As many around the country celebrate the 50th anniversary of the civil rights movement, what progress has been made? What progress has not been made, and what is our role? It's a spirited discussion on...
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Just Talking It Up 110: Ryan Kinder
Musician Ryan Kinder is our guest on this week's Just Talking It Up. On this episode, Ross and Janet discuss Ryan's new single, "Tonight", his engagement, upcoming shows, and much much more! Hailing from Birmingham, Alabama, Kinder looks to take the country music world by storm as he has recently...
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Just Talking It Up 109: Bye Bye Boy Scouts of America
Ross and Janet return this week for a brand new episode of Just Talking It Up. This week, we welcome special guest, Pastor and Evangelist Bill Decker, who discusses the current controversy within the Boy Scouts of America and the homosexuality debate within the organization. You won't want to…
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Just Talking It Up 108: Ashton Kutcher: Crazy?
Ross and Janet return this week for a brand new episode of JTIU. This week, they discuss Ashton Kutcher and a recent comment he made to a group of students. He said in order to be successful you must do 3 things: Seize opportunity, be sexy, and live your life. Is Kutcher right? Listen to the…
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JTIU 107: Dave Dravecky
David Francis Dravecky is a retired American professional baseball player, a motivational speaker, and an author. He played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres (1982–87) and San Francisco Giants (1987–89). He is remembered for the cancer which ended his career as his team was…
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JTIU 106: Stand Your Ground
How did Janet and Ross react to the Zimmerman trial verdict of not guilty? When it comes down to it, are you going to put Zimmerman in jail for life because he did something the laws says he could do, if he did feel like his life was threatened. Was the verdict one that was sound of law? How…
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