Podcasts by Is This Really a Thing?
Business can be faddish. Paul Jarley, dean of the UCF College of Business, is on a mission to separate fads from fundamental change that will impact students. Join us as we chat with experts, enthusiasts and interesting people to talk business and pose the question… Is This Really a Thing?
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Are the Excel Championships Really an eSport? from 2023-09-05T20:16:53
Are the Excel Championships just another bit of content for ESPN? Could it keep the Pac 12 alive? More importantly, is it an eSport and can we gamble on it? Listen in! Featured Guests Andrew...
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Part 2: Will AI Depopulate Hollywood? from 2023-08-28T17:43:51
Could Artificial Intelligence make Hollywood a ghost town? Reality TV, strikes and cyborgs, OH MY! Hollywood may be heading toward AI-generated content, and we all may already be living in a cybor...
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Part 1: Will the Hollywood Strike be an Extended Thing? from 2023-08-21T19:33:24
More reality TV? AI-generated “South Park” episodes? Is this where Hollywood is heading thanks to the latest writer and actor strike? We find out from UCF experts how, and why, the strike will be r...
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Was Innovation in the Pandemic Really a Thing? from 2022-09-26T20:43:19
Did the pandemic spark a flurry of innovation or was everyone too busy bingeing Tiger King and Outerbanks and Zooming to endless happy hours to launch new businesses and products? Dean Paul Jarley ...
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Is Inflation Really Our Friend? from 2022-07-13T15:16:04
Inflation hasn’t been much of an issue since Jimmy Carter was in office. But—like Mom Jeans and mullets—it’s totally back. This time, though, it feels different. We’re paying more than ever at the ...
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Is Name, Image, Likeness in the NCAA Really a Thing? from 2021-12-20T17:46:46
This past summer marked a significant change for college athletes as the NCAA voted to allow them the opportunity to benefit from their name, image and likeness. While it's certainly a significant ...
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Is Shrinkflation Really a Thing? from 2021-07-07T20:13:08
Find yourself asking"Where's the beef?"when you order a burger these days? You could be a victim of"Shrinkflation."Rising demand post-pandemic and disrupted supply chains are impacting many of the ...
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Are NFTs Really a Thing? from 2021-06-04T14:29:36
If you're wondering what an NFT, aka Non-Fungible Token, is, well, you're not alone. CryptoPunks and CyberCats are selling for six and seven figures and even Christie's is getting in on the digital...
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Are Meme Stocks Really a Thing? from 2021-02-10T07:11:05
GameStop and AMC made national headlines for unexpected reasons as retail investors from social media website Reddit began feverishly scooping up shares in each company. While the resulting drama c...
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Will the Economy Fully Recover in 2021? from 2021-02-03T17:00:59
After one of the deepest recessions in history, the U.S. economy still has roughly 10 million fewer jobs than before the COVID-19 pandemic began. While some say the economy is improving faster than...
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Is Virtual Selling Really a Thing? from 2020-12-01T08:12:50
It's hard to imagine a virtual Tupperware party. Sales presentations are trickier with the move to increased online communication. Gone (for now) are the days of making small talk with prospective ...
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Is Working From Home Really a Thing? from 2020-10-26T19:02:28
As employees continue to work from home, leases are running out and corporate office space is in jeopardy. Managers around the world have to decide if it's more efficient to keep their offices open...
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Sports Without Fans: Can They Really Stay a Thing? from 2020-10-07T05:02:57
As cardboard cutouts occupy the stands at stadiums across the country, sports leagues and teams are dealing with a massive blow to their bottom line. If fans are stuck watching the game from home, ...
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Can a COVID Cough Drop Really End the Pandemic? from 2020-09-08T08:25:54
Two researchers at UCF are developing a cough drop that can reduce the spread of COVID-19 by making saliva heavier and stickier - it makes sneeze and cough particles fall rather than float. But is ...
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Is The Invitational Your Thing? from 2020-02-17T16:51:07
As the name explains, The Invitational is the UCF College of Business'invite-only career fair, designed to connect top business students with employers and college partners seeking to fill internsh...
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Is Sean Snaith Really a Thing?–Florida’s Economy in 2020 from 2020-02-05T20:53:47
A media darling of sorts, UCF economist Sean Snaith's presentations across Central Florida tend to be an 80/20 mix of economic forecasting and comedy sketches. But the Director of the UCF Institute...
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Is a 2020 Recession Really a Thing? from 2019-12-16T18:53:01
In the midst of the longest economic recovery in American history, the big question is when the next recession will hit. With unemployment reaching record lows, job growth skyrocketing and consumer...
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Is Change Management Really a Thing? from 2019-12-06T22:01:44
A lot of people don't really like change. But can they be coached or managed through the change process to understand and truly appreciate its benefits in the workplace? Guest host Thad Seymour, In...
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Are Good Deals Really a Thing? from 2019-11-25T20:54:14
With new technology comes new ways to shop online and find a good deal, but retailers also have new tools at their disposal to charge customers higher prices."Retail guru"Anand Krishnamoorthy discu...
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Billionaires, Border Walls and Self-Driving Trucks: Are They Really a Thing? from 2019-11-11T19:42:18
Presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle point to a host of different factors for the state of the U.S. economy. With an economic recession on the way, renowned economist Glenn Hubbard jo...
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Is Sleeping on it Really a Thing? from 2019-11-04T08:30:25
Many successful people are sleep deprived, but that doesn't mean coffee and energy drinks are the keys to business success. In fact, these individuals are likely successful despite their lack of sl...
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Is Failure Really a Thing? from 2019-10-23T03:47:21
Everyone fails. It is part of life. Rather than pretend it won’t happen, you should count on it. We challenged our students to submit their best failure stories and explain the lesson they learned....
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Is Open Banking Really a Thing? from 2019-10-09T14:18:39
With open banking, is technology creating a decentralized future of banking? Smartphone apps like Mint and Personal Capital paved the way for customers to access the entirety of their financial dat...
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Tory Bruno: Is There Really Money in Space Tourism? from 2019-07-20T11:45:21
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno chats with Dean Paul Jarley on the state of space exploration. 50 years after the Apollo 11 moon landing, rocket launch technology has drastically improved and...
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Is Rebranding Really a Thing? from 2019-07-10T18:27:16
Some claim a company’s brand is its most valuable asset, while a logo can have a powerful impact on consumer behaviors. Household names like Coca-Cola, Tropicana and Gap are just a few examples ...
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Are Smart Cities Really a Thing? from 2019-05-20T18:39:09
As technology rapidly improves and provides people with a never-ending list of ways to stay connected, those responsible for urban planning are finding new ways to integrate connectedness with esse...
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Teaching Leadership: Is It Really a Thing? from 2019-05-20T18:38:47
Some people are born with leadership skills, but that doesn't necessarily mean others can't learn. Dr. James T. Brown packs an impressive 16 years of increasingly responsible leadership positions a...
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Can You Really Start a Business With no Money? from 2019-01-29T13:51:09
Starting a business with no money or funding could be easier than you think. Jesse Wolfe, founder and CEO of O'Dang Hummus, got his start at UCF with some big ideas and little capital. Several year...
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Is Black Friday Really a Thing? from 2018-11-20T13:50:21
Featured Guests: Sean Snaith - Director, UCF Instiute for Economic CompetitivenessDon Unser - Retail President Anand Krishnamoorthy - Associate Professor of MarketingJahir Hernandez - Student,...
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Is Behavioral Ethics Really a Thing? from 2018-11-07T14:07:36
Featured Guests: Stan Horton - Former Enron Executive; President&CEO, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP Scott Keith - Regional President, North&Central Florida Region, BB&T Marshall Schminke -...
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Is Fake News Really a Thing? from 2018-10-31T18:55:08
Featured Guests: Cindy Barth - Editor, Orlando Business JournalGrant Heston - Chief of Staff and Vice President for Communications&Marketing, UCF Rick Brunson - Associate Instructor, UCF Nicho...
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Are Backyard Chickens Really a Thing? from 2018-10-17T15:19:12
Featured Guests: Kelly Dowling - Assistant Dean for Advancement, Stony Brook University College of Engineering and Applied ScienceKen Bradley - Former Winter Park Mayor Ron Piccolo - Chair, UC...
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Is Lean Startup Really a Thing? from 2018-10-17T15:18:38
Featured Guests: Jesse Wolfe - Founder / President, O'Dang Hummus Cameron Ford - Director, UCF Center for Entrepreneurial LeadershipMichael Pape - Dr. Phillips Entrepreneur in Residence; Lectu...
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Is The UCF Stare-Down Kid Really a Thing? from 2018-10-08T18:03:46
Featured Guests: Erik Kohler - The"Voice"of UCF Football Carolyn Massiah - Associate Chair, Department of Marketing&Associate Lecturer, Marketing Yael Zemack-Rugar - Assistant Professor of M...
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Are Millennials Really a Thing? from 2018-10-03T13:06:45
Featured Guests: Libby Mustaine - Professor of SociologyChris Leo - Lecturer, Integrated Business Bill Steiger - Associate Instructor of Marketing; Instructor&Coordinator, Professional Selling...
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Is Triple-Entry Accounting Really a Thing? from 2018-10-03T13:05:53
Featured Guests: Greg Trompeter - Director, Kenneth G. Dixon School of AccountingMelanie Fernandez - Partner, BDO Paul Gregg - Assistant Chair, Finance Executive in Residence, Dept. of Finance...
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Are eSports Really a Thing? from 2018-09-11T15:44:11
Featured Guests: Danny White - UCF Athletic DirectorRichard Lapchick - Director, DeVos Sports Business Management Program Ben Noel - Executive Director, Florida Interactive Entertainment Acade...
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Ghosting in the Workplace: Is It Really a Thing? from 2018-09-11T15:42:10
Featured Guests: Stefanie Hill - Career Coach, UCF College of Business Office of Professional DevelopmentLina Pabon - Campus Talent Acquisition Business Partner, ADP"Ellen"- Student"Casper"- Stu...
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Is Bitcoin Really a Thing? from 2018-09-11T15:35:39
Featured Guests: Sean Snaith - Director, UCF Institute for Economic CompetitivenessHonghui Chen - Director, Master of Science (M.S.) FinTech Initiative at UCF Jim Balaschak - Principal, Deanja...
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Is This Really a Thing? Trailer from 2018-08-02T19:23:46
"Is This Really a Thing?" is an all new podcast created and hosted by Paul Jarley, dean of the College of Business at the University of Central Florida. With the help of local experts, enthusiasts ...
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