About Jonathan Mertz - "Just Talking About Whatever"
Hey, it's Jonathan Mertz and I am here just sharing my thoughts on life and interests. What's on your mind?
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Master the Math of Shopping – Quick Hacks for Discounts
Do you find yourself fumbling with your phone calculator while standing in the middle of a store aisle? In this episode, we dive into functional math hacks that will change the way you shop forever. Many people struggle with calculating percentages on the fly, often taking the long route to find a final price. We break down a simple "remainder method" that allows you to calculate discounts in a single step.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• The Shortcut to Savings: Why you should stop calculating the discount amount and start focusing on the remainder. For example, if an item is 30% off, you simply multiply the price by 0.7 (the 70% you are actually paying) to get your total instantly.
• Real-World Application: We walk through a calculation for a $25 item, comparing the old two-step method to this lightning-fast shortcut.
• The "One-Step" Sales Tax Hack: Learn how to calculate your final total, including tax, without adding numbers separately. Discover why multiplying your total by 1.06 (for a 6% tax rate) is the most efficient way to see your final cost at the register.
Stop overcomplicating your shopping trips and start using these math advantages to keep your budget on track.
The Hack: Instead of calculating what you're saving, calculate what you're paying.
• 30% OFF means you are paying 70% of the price.
• The Math: If that shirt is $25, just multiply by 0.7.
• The Result: $17.50 in one simple step!
Bonus Pro-Tip for the Checkout Line: 🛒 Don't wait for the receipt to know your total. To add sales tax (like Kentucky’s 6%) in one go, just multiply your subtotal by 1.06. That 17.50item?It’sexactly∗∗18.55** after taxes.
18 Sept 2023
What do you and I have in common with Taylor Swift?
So, what do you and I have in common with celebrities like Taylor Swift? There is no doubt that Taylor Swift is one of the most successful celebrities around and her loyal fan base proves it by showing out at every performance. But how do you and I have things in common with her and other celebrities?
In this episode of Jonathan Mertz - "Just Talking About Whatever," we open up the discussion on our mental health and our internal struggles. We have to realize that we are the only ones who can convince ourselves that we are worth more. Often, we have a stigma when we try to realize our own mental status because we don’t want to acknowledge that we have issues. We get trapped in our own minds which can cause a mental breakdown, but we need to realize or tell ourselves that WE ARE IN CONTROL, even if we are not!
We have to have hope and we have to realize that we are all human! Realizing this allows us to give meaning to hope through our actions as we help others and ourselves because we will know that we all struggle in some way.
14 Dec 2022
What's Up December
I've been around but not doing my shows as often, why? Well listen and let me explain.
21 Oct 2022
I've Been Busy With Clients And I Have Some New Equipment!
I have been busy working on projects for my clients and myself, and I wish I could show and tell you about them, but I can't at this time. However, in this video podcast, I go over some of the equipment I use for my projects, and some of my equipment is new. I use all of this equipment on multiple projects, which means I need to make it as mobile as possible. That's a hard task sometimes. Anyways, I hope you enjoy my geekiness in this episode!
4 Oct 2022
I WAS LIED TO!
I am back releasing new shows and in this quick moment, I explain how I was lied to by a potential guest. I don't care if you don't want to come on my show just don't make a lame excuse that isn't backed up by our previous conversations. If you can't tell, I a little pissed.
7 Jul 2022
I'm Just Talking
So, it's been wild at my house but not in a good way. I talk about why that is and what I have going on.
28 Jun 2022
What New Things Am I Getting Into?
I am always trying out new things and developing my projects so, how are they doing? Better yet, what am I doing? Listen in on this podcast to get a picture of everything.
8 Jun 2022
Where have I been? - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever
Welp, in life you have to go with the flow and that means taking a break when you get sick. You will get to hear or watch all of the troubles I have been through in this latest episode. Plus I tell you what I have in store for you!
5 May 2022
Roe v. Way and Why The New Possible Decision is Scary.
This is not an episode I planned but I thought it was necessary to talk about the impact of Roe v. Way and why the new possible Supreme Court decision is Scary! It's not scary on the abortion plane but on the focus of the Supreme Court overturning rulings. Some may say that this is politically motivated based on a party's agenda or religious agenda. But truth be told, we won't know anything officially until June or July when the official ruling is released. But how can this decision impact other previous rulings made by the Supreme Court and our rights? Well, I give my thoughts on this issue in this latest podcast.
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29 Apr 2022
Behind The Scenes - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever - 0007
So, I give you a little glimpse into my mind and how I work behind the scenes of this podcast and my other podcasts like Adventures With Bubba and It's Your Break.
13 Apr 2022
Speak Up, It's The Big Picture! - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever S1E6
In life, things can pass you by or they may not go your way. Sometimes you may notice someone else struggling or having a conflict. In either situation, a possible solution may be to speak up! This doesn't mean you become a "Karen" as the term has been coined for all of the wrong ways to approach a situation. (sorry for all of the good people out there named Karen, I know you are out there! I know because I know a few.)
However, to speak up actually means taking a reasonable approach and using your voice to help. In this episode, I go over this topic and show one example of how the students and parents at the Big Picture Academy spoke up to fight for their school!
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Links to things mentioned in the show:
Jonathan Mertz - Speak Up Video
https://youtu.be/r8ncfBnvfHk (https://youtu.be/r8ncfBnvfHk)
Shelby County (KY) Board of Education Meeting - March 24th, 2022
https://youtu.be/bUbmW_rOezk?t=1951 (https://youtu.be/bUbmW_rOezk?t=1951)
21 Mar 2022
That One Time I Interviewed Donald Duck and Goofy! - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever - Season 1 Episode 5
It was January 24, 2008, and I got to interview two of my childhood heroes, Donald Duck and Goofy! Way before Mickey Mouse Clubhouse these two were two of my favorite cartoon characters. To say I was excited to do this interview was an understatement!
Many thanks to Disney for allowing me to do this interview! Bill Farmer has been an inspiration!
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Life Before Social Media - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever 003
Just over 25 years ago, one of the first forms of social media started with instant messaging and chat rooms. ICQ was the web base app everyone went to, to meet new people and to find the latest gossip and trends. But just a small portion of people even knew about this technology, as it was still in the early stages of the internet. During this time many people didn't have access to the internet and it wouldn’t explode until the 2000s. So what did we do before that and social media? Well, come on this journey with me and I will explain to you the adventures of the world offline.
28 Feb 2022
The Youth and Classic Band Shirts
So, why do people get so upset when the youth wear classic band swag and shirts? Take a listen to hear my thoughts on this topic. It may just divide us or it could bring us together. Either way, it's a fun discussion in the latest episode of - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever!
21 Feb 2022
Who Am I - Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever
Well, for my premiere episode, I tell you exactly who I am. It's really that simple.
7 Jan 2022
Jonathan Mertz - Just Talking About Whatever - Trailer
In this quick introduction trailer, Jonathan says hi!
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