Just Talking It Up

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 leaving the game, and much much more.  Be sure and listen to this new episode of JTIU!

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 Atlanta were completely shut down for two days.  You don't want to miss our host's stories as they endured the storm!

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 a plethora of other present-day issues in this smorgasboard of a show this week.  Please tune in and let us know what you think!

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 and discussion on this week's episode.  Don't miss it!

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 line?  Be sure and tune in this week to find out!

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 miss this episode of Just Talking It Up!

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!

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!   

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.

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 YOU decide to go on a cruise.

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 Americans, and why is that?  What do they think?  The only way to find out is to tune in and listen!  

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!

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 architecture they saw.  Lynn and Ross stayed in a cottage outside of London, complete with a fireplace, 2 bathrooms, and a flower garden outside the room.  To hear more, click listen!  

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 Americans today?  Tune in this week and check out the new episode!

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 this week's episode.

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 played numerous shows and opened for big time country music acts like Tim Mcgraw.  Ryan, welcome to the show!

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 miss this episode!

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 hosts to find out!

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 reaching the 1989 World Series. He won the Hutch Award in 1989. JTIU is produced weekly, and hosts Janet and Ross will always give you something to think about…

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 would Stand Your Ground apply without guns? Janet presents several interesting scenarios to Ross in a “What would you do” type scenario. Listen to this week’s episode to find out answers! JTIU is produced weekly, and hosts Janet and Ross will always give you something to think about…