Just Talking

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  Episode 136 - Belbot LLC

  5/22/2012

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  Duration: 46:45

  Veronica Belmont is on Just Talking this week talking about her career at CNET from intern to Buzz Out Loud superstar, what motivated her to join Mahalo, her experiences working for Sony on Qore and her most recent projects at Tekzilla and Sword and Laser. Veronica has led an impressive career and after listening to this episode it'll be clear that she's just getting started. Follow Veronica on Twitter @Veronica and keep up with her many projects at veronicabelmont.com. And be sure to check out Tekzilla and Sword and Laser while you're at it. Run Time - 46:45 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 135 - Hit the Apex

  5/15/2012

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  Duration: 59:12

  This week Chris Roper is on the podcast talking about his time spent at Virginia Tech and what prompted him to move to the West Coast to pursue his passions. We also talk about his time at IGN, from Intern to Executive Editor, Podcast Beyond and why his journey through video games media was particularly unique. Plus, we cover his time at Zipper Interactive as its Community Manager and why he's been developing games since the inception of the iTunes App Store. Enjoy. Follow Chris on Twitter @chris_roper and be sure to check out his level design work Hit The Apex. Run Time - 59:12 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Revisiting with 15 Minutes of Game

  5/11/2012

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  Duration: 1:36:26

  Continuing the conversation with Justin Korthof and Jon Long to talk about "15 Minutes of Game", the growth, evolution and impact of mobile gaming, and a whole lot of comics. Enjoy. If you haven't seen it yet, we get into minor Avengers spoilers from 1:03:00 to 1:26:00. And if you're trying to stay dark on The Dark Knight Rises, you may want to skip the last 10 minutes of the podcast. Follow Jon on Twitter @Weezul and Justin at @SixOkay. And if you want more of Justin's movie musings, check him on out on the Movie Moan Podcast. Run Time - 1:36:26 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 134 - Mad Men

  5/9/2012

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  Duration: 1:09:11

  Tom Kim has had an extraordinary journey through his professional career. Working in advertising, an interactive consultant and a podcaster in and out of the video game industry, there was no shortage of topics to cover. This was one of those podcasts where I had no idea where the conversation was going to go, but I'm glad I was able to record it. Enjoy. If you're interested in checking out some of Tom's work, his personal website is the best place to start. Run Time - 1:09:10 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 133 - Fresh Air

  5/1/2012

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  Duration: 51:00

  Melody Kramer is the Associate Producer for NPR's Fresh Air. Part of her day-to-day tasks include producing web content for the show, and interacting with listeners across the various social media platforms the Internet has to offer. We spend the hour talking about her journey from biomedical engineering to Fresh Air, her professional and personal uses for Twitter, Tumblr, and the like as well as the value of walking 70 steps to your apartment. Enjoy. Follow Melody on Twitter @mkramer, keep up with her work @nprfreshair and nprfreshair.tumblr.com and if her Twitter Postcard Project interests you, you can find it at http://twitterpostcardproject.tumblr.com. Run Time - 51:00 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Revisiting with Danny Peña

  4/30/2012

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  Duration: 45:41

  Continuing the conversation with Danny Peña to talk about Gamertag Radio past, present and future, his new show on TuDiscovery - Yo Soy Danny Peña and we compare marketing methods for our content. Danny is a highly motivated man and it's an honor to spend an hour picking his brain about this stuff. Enjoy. Follow Danny on Twitter @Godfree, keep up with Gamertag Radio at http://gamertagradio.com and be sure to check out his new show on TuDiscovery Yo Soy Danny Peña or Esou Danny Peña for those of you in Brazil. Run Time - 45:41 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 132 - Diabetes Memes

  4/24/2012

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  Duration: 33:53

  Kayla Brown joins the podcast this week to discuss her diabetes diagnosis, her initial exposure to the online community and how she has turned to Facebook and personal blogging to share her experiences with others. This is another classic story illustrating the importance of support, in whatever form it may come in and how the Internet is a key tool in dealing with the emotional strain of living with diabetes. Enjoy. Follow Kayla on Twitter @kaylas_notes, read her blog at http://kaylaslifenotes.blogspot.com and if you need a laugh be sure to check out Kayla's Type 1 Diabetes Memes Facebook Page. Run Time - 33:53 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 131 - Camouflaj

  4/17/2012

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  Duration: 1:06:41

  Ryan Payton joins me this week to talk about his years living in Japan, his journey from writing about games to making games, the differences between American and Japanese video game studios, his new company Camouflaj and his new game, République. To that last bit, we discuss his motivations for creating an iOS game and why he's gone to Kickstarter to fund the game's development. As you will hear, Ryan has some incredibly ambitious goals and it was an honor to get the opportunity to spend an hour picking his brain. Enjoy. Follow Ryan on Twitter @ryanpayton and if our conversation motivated you, please check out the République Kickstarter.. Run Time - 1:06:41 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 130 - Sexy Videogameland

  4/10/2012

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  Duration: 1:01:32

  Leigh Alexander is my guest this week. We spend the hour discussing her career as a video game journalist, the value of long form articles, the evolution and impact of social media on society, her maturation as a games journalist and (perhaps more importantly) as a prominent woman in the industry. Enjoy. Follow Leigh on Twitter @leighalexander and read her blog at http://sexyvideogameland.blogspot.com. It's fantastic. Run Time - 1:01:32 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 129 - Irrational Games

  4/3/2012

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  Duration: 1:10:56

  Shawn Elliott is on this week talking about his work at Irrational Games, making the transition from covering video games to making them, his perspective on the popularity of podcasting, including GFW Radio and his journey to and through Games for Windows Magazine. This is another one of those conversations that could have gone on for much, much longer but the stories you will hear will be well worth the time spent listening. Enjoy. Irrational Games is working on a little game called Bioshock: Infinite. You should look in to that. Shawn also posts a lot of insanity on Twitter @ShawnElliot. Follow if you dare. Run Time - 1:10:56 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Revisiting with Kerri Sparling

  4/3/2012

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  Duration: 50:07

  Continuing the conversation with Kerri Sparling and her life with diabetes, life as a mother, life as the wife of a screenwriter, her perspective on the evolving relationships between bloggers and larger corporations, and why Spotify is great. Enjoy. Follow Kerri on Twitter @sixuntilme and read her blog at http://sixuntilme.com. It's fantastic. Run Time - 50:07 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 128 - Dream Job

  3/27/2012

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  Duration: 57:20

  Meagan Marie, Communications and Community Manager for Crystal Dynamics joins me for the newest episode of Just Talking. We spend plenty of time talking about her path through the video game industry including her work at Game Informer, her approach to community management at Crystal Dynamics and the variety of platforms that Tomb Raider fans can connect on. We also dig into her experience with cosplay and how she was able to attend the Gears of War 3 launch event in Paris. And we finish up with some talk about how women are treated within the geek culture and why there's hope for the future. Enjoy. As is often the case with these podcasts, there's too much to talk about and not enough time to cover everything. The latest example is Meagan's Game Industry FAQ. If you're interested in what it takes to get invovled, you should give this a read. Meagan has a lot going on but the best places to keep up with her are on Twitter @MeaganMarie and her blog at meagan-marie.tumblr.com. Run Time - 57:19 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 127 - Bitmob Shoe

  3/20/2012

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  Duration: 1:05:54

  The latest episode of Just Talking features Dan Hsu, Editor in Chief of Bitmob and GamesBeat. Dan's journey through the video game industry includes jobs like Associate Editor and eventually Editor in Chief for Electronic Gaming Monthly and Editorial Director of the 1Up Network. It also includes studying statistics at the University of Michigan. Most recently he founded Bitmob.com and announced its acquisition by VentureBeat. There's plenty of conversation about all of these topics, especially the VentureBeat acquisition over the next hour or so. Enjoy. Follow Dan on Twitter at @DanShoeHsu and check out the excellent work done at bitmob.com. Run Time - 1:05:53 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 126 - What Some Would Call Lies

  3/13/2012

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  Duration: 57:33

  Mike Lawson is on the podcast this week talking about his life with diabetes including his initial misdiagnosis and the impact of the online community on his life. We also discuss social media efforts of major pharmaceutical companies and how there's reason for hope, just not in the immediate future. There's also talk about his blog and podcast, What Some Would Call Lies, the origins of something he calls "Mirror Mantras", Glee and coming out to friends and family. Some of our talk gets quite real, but it's well worth the listen. Enjoy. Follow Mike on Twitter at @MrMikeLawson and keep up with his podcast at whatsomewouldcalllies.com. Run Time - 57:32 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 125 - Geek a Week

  3/6/2012

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  Duration: 1:06:36

  The latest episode of Just Talking features Len Peralta, his art, his history with podcasts, and an impressive list of Geeks he's illustrated and interviewed. What do you ask a man who's had the pleasure of interviewing Stan Lee? What does it take to stand out as an artist in this digital age? What the heck is "Geek a Week" anyway? There's lots to get to in this one but it's well worth the listen. Enjoy. Len is a very busy man. You can follow him on Twitter @jawboneradio. Keep up with his "Geek a Week" project at http://geekaweek.net and his newest venture, 50 vs. 50 at http://the50vs50.com. Run Time - 1:06:35 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Public Service Announcement #4 - From Steven Hayward

  3/3/2012

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  Duration: 13:00

  When former Talking About Gamers co-host Steven Hayward contacted me asking to come on my podcast to talk about depression and suicide I knew this was something that needed to get out to the masses. Steven spends a few minutes talking with me about his emotional and mental roller coaster over the past few months and how he has found support and a better direction in his life. The point is that the support you, or someone you love, may need is out there - all you have to do is look. If you or someone you love needs help or just someone to talk to, you can reach out to Steven on Twitter @Shayward23 or via email at shayward23@gmail.com Additional resources can be found at the International Suicide Prevention Wiki. Run Time - 12:59 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Revisiting with Chris Sparling

  2/29/2012

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  Duration: 51:10

  Continuing the conversation with Chris Sparling to talk about life after his first movie 'Buried', the writing process and movie making experience of his second movie 'ATM', the business mind behind releasing a movie On-Demand before a theatrical release and life as a father. Enjoy. ATM will be available on Video on Demand channels March 2, 2012 and will hit theaters April 6, 2012. Chris was previously on Just Talking to discuss his movie 'Buried', you can find that episode here. Be sure to follow Chris on Twitter @chrissparling. Run Time - 51:09 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 124 - NFL RedZone

  2/28/2012

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  Duration: 20:30

  A few years ago my mom introduced me to NFL RedZone and my football watching life has never been the same. This program highlights every touchdown, every field goal, every major play, and more during the 7+ hours the NFL is on Sunday afternoon. No commercials means there's no opportunity to leave your couch, but you wouldn't want to knowing that every significant play of the week will be shown to you. At the helm of this television masterpiece is my guest for Episode 124, Scott Hanson. We talk about his five hour audition for the role of host, the exponential growth in popularity of the program and why he has the most discussed bladder in television. It was a real honor having Scott on my podcast and I know you're in for a treat. Enjoy. Follow Scott on Twitter at @ScottHanson and learn more about NFL RedZone at nfl.com/redzonetv Run Time - 20:30 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 123 - PopCap Games

  2/21/2012

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  Duration: 1:05:52

  Jeff Green has had a lengthy career in the video game industry. Now he's the Director of Editorial and Social Media for PopCap Games - very impressive stuff. We talk about his work at PopCap, his nearly 20 years at Ziff Davis Media (from associate editor to Editor in Chief) and the continued popularity of GFW Radio, and we sprinkle in a lot of conversation about social media including the implict value of social media to mutli-million dollar companies and what it's like when your phone explodes with messages after a company like EA buys a company like PopCap. Enjoy. Follow Jeff on Twitter at @Greenspeak and be sure to check out the PopCast on iTunes. Run Time - 1:05:51 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 122 - Mistaken For Strangers

  2/14/2012

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  Duration: 52:19

  I'm going back to Blacksburg for Episode 122 with my good friend Jadd Adams (who has the best twitter name, Jaddams). I've known Jadd for most of my journey at Virginia Tech and it was a blast catching up and talking about why he chose Virginia Tech, what made his fraternity experience positively life-changing, and what made Halo 2 the definitive gaming experience of college for us. We also talk about life after an degree in accounting, new-job-jitters and his side project: Mistaken For Strangers and the incredible success it has had in its infantcy. Enjoy. Jadd tweets at @Jaddams and contributes regularly to Mistaken For Strangers. Run Time - 52:18 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 121 - Your Diabetes May Vary

  2/7/2012

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  Duration: 1:05:46

  Bennet Dunlap joins me this week to talk about raising two children with diabetes, what makes Disney a special place, his favorite Top Gear episodes, sports in Philadelphia and most importantly, the power of community support. I often stand on a soap box and sing high praises of what the diabetes online community is capable of, Bennet provides plenty of examples over the next hour of how a network of apparent strangers can make all the difference in the lives of the people you care about most. Oh, and there's also some discussion about the shoes people wear at Disney World. You'll have to listen to understand what that one is about. Enjoy. Bennet blogs over at YDMV.net and tweets @BadShoe. Run Time - 1:05:45 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 120 - Marvel: Ultimate

  1/31/2012

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  Duration: 1:04:15

  The final piece of the Marvel.com team has arrived on Episode 120 in the form of its Assistant Editor Marc Strom. Marc lives on the west coast which means his job primarily revolves around the latest from Marvel's toys, video games, television and film developments. With the highly anticipated release of Marvel's The Avengers this summer, Marc is a very busy man. We also talk about traffic conditions in Los Angeles and Marc details how he almost ran into Samuel L. Jackson with a foam rock. Enjoy. You can find the latest Marvel happenings, including the 'This Week in Marvel' Podcast at Marvel.com and be sure to follow Marc on Twitter @Strommy Run Time - 1:04:15 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Revisiting with Jose Betancourt

  1/29/2012

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  Duration: 1:05:26

  Revisitng with Jose Betancourt to talk about the future of TalkingAboutGames.com, his motivations for podcasting as a 7-year veteran, his role as Community Manager of the Entertainment Consumer Association (ECA) and to preview Super Bowl XLVI. Your best bet to keep up with everything JVB is involved in is on Twitter @JVB. Run Time - 1:05:25 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 119 - Quinn Speaks

  1/24/2012

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  Duration: 57:38

  Quinn Nystrom has led an eventful life. In 2002, she was selected as the National Youth Advocate for the American Diabetes Association. About a year ago she quit her job to speak about and advocate for diabetes awareness as a full time job - we get into the scary reality of both quitting a job and starting fresh. And this week she was my guest on Episode 119. Along with the diabetes advocacy talk we spend some time talking about diabetes on television, accents and woodwick candles. That last one was a surprise on multiple fronts but it was a great conversation. Enjoy. Keep up with the latest in Quinn's world on her website at quinnnystrom.com and on Twitter @QuinnNystrom<.a>. Run Time - 57:38 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 118 - May The Force Be With You

  1/17/2012

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  Duration: 1:12:51

  I had grand plans for Episode 118 featuring publicist Consetta Parker. I planned on talking about her career in PR, her motivations behind starting her own PR agency, Parker Publicity and hoped to get to Rancho Obi-Wan and the work done there. Instead we spent most of the podcast talking about the impact of Star Wars on her life and the lives of a generation of creative minds. Sure, we covered all those other topics (quite thoroughly too), but when you hear how passionately Consetta feels about the impact Star Wars had on her life, you'll know I made the right decision in how the conversation evolved. Enjoy. Check out Consetta's work at Parker Publicity and be sure to see what Rancho Obi-Wan is all about too. If you're a fan of Star Wars, this place needs to be on your bucket list. Run Time - 1:12:50 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 117 - Marvel: Ultimate

  1/10/2012

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  Duration: 1:01:06

  Continuing the conversation with Marvel Comics, this week I'm joined by Marvel.com's Social Media Coordinator, Janna O'Shea. Naturally our conversation is social media heavy, covering Janna's and Marvel's approach to Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus and more. We also discuss why Frank Castle is the man, why beards demand respect and why movie trailers are a disservice to the movie they are supposed to promote. Enjoy. Follow Janna on Twitter @dreamyeyed and of course, @Marvel for the latest from the house that Stan built. Run Time - 1:01:06 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 116 - Sweet Home Alabama

  1/3/2012

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  Duration: 1:00:31

  2012 starts in Alabama as Holly Ramey, her husband Trey and Dayle join in a conversation at the Ramey dinner table. The conversation starts with the new guest, Trey, the future of optics in the workplace and his fascination with hatchets. Later on the podcast opens up to everyone at the table as we discuss Holly's pregnancy, the Auburn/Alabama rivalry and tornadoes. It was a pleasure getting to see Holly and Trey again and a privilege to record in their home. This is a good one. Enjoy. Be sure to keep up with Holly's blog at arnoldandme.blogspot.com. Run Time - 1:00:30 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 115 - My Sister

  12/27/2011

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  Duration: 48:09

  Presenting the last podcast of 2011. Episode 115 features my sister Jeanette. Recorded on Christmas day, we talk about life with me as a big brother, Undergraduate adventures at the College of William and Mary, Graduate adventures at the University of Maryland, PhD programs and the biggest challenges facing minority students. Jeanette is one of those most passionate and driven people I know and it was an honor to haveher on my podcast. Enjoy. Run Time - 48:08 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 114 - Basketball Jones

  12/20/2011

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  Duration: 48:44

  With the NBA season starting in just a few days (from this podcast's publish date) it only makes sense to focus on basketball for Episode 114. Truth About It founder Kyle Weidie joins me for the next fifty minutes to talk about life in the nation's capital, operating within ESPN's TrueHoop network, the Washington Wizards, the upcoming NBA season and much more. Enjoy. Be sure to check Kyle's work at www.truthaboutit.net and follow Kyle on Twitter at @Truth_About_It. Run Time - 48:44 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 113 - Marvel: Spectacular

  12/13/2011

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  Duration: 1:13:25

  The Marvel talk continues on Episode 113 with Marvel.com Associate Editor Ben Morse. We chart Ben's journey to Stan Lee's Empire, the work he does at Marvel, the wealth of content available and why now is as good of a time as any to start reading comics. There's also a philosophical question posed somewhere in the middle of this episode: Who would win in a fight - Wolverine or Batman? There is plenty of content to get to in this one. Enjoy. As always, Marvel.com is your primary destination for all things Marvel, including the This Week in Marvel podcast. Be sure to follow Ben on Twitter at @BenJMorse. Run Time - 1:13:24 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Revisiting with Parris Lilly

  12/11/2011

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  Duration: 1:11:51

  Continuing the conversation with Parris Lilly. We talk about UncleGamer Radio, Parris' journey with Talking About Games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how Breaking Bad compares to The Wire. Enjoy. Follow Parris on Twitter @vicious696. Run Time - 1:11:50 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 112 - Marvel: Amazing

  12/7/2011

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  Duration: 1:05:45

  It seems like everywhere you look you can find a comic book character in one form or another. Be it movies, action figures or actual comics, characters like Spider-Man and the X-Men are everywhere. It's with that acknowledgement of Marvel's omnipresence that I welcome Marvel.com's Editorial Director, Ryan Penagos for Episode 112. Also known as Agent M, we talk about his journey to Marvel, his contributions to some of the most famous comic book characters and the evolution and impact of social media on his work. This being a podcast, it's only appropriate that we also get into the new Marvel podcast. Enjoy. Naturally, Marvel.com is your primary destination for all things Marvel, including the This Week in Marvel podcast. Be sure to follow Ryan on Twitter at @Agent_M. Run Time - 1:05:44 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 111 - The Book of Better

  11/30/2011

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  Duration: 1:04:13

  Finishing up American Diabetes Month, Chuck Eichten joins me for Episode 111. A recent author, person with diabetes and employee of Nike - clearly there's lots to talk about. On the Nike front we talk about what his work generally involves and some of the athletes he's met. On the diabetes front, being diagnosed in 1975 he has a unique perspective of experiencing the evolution of diabetes technology. Most of the conversation is about his book - including the initial motivations, the process, the completed product and the initial reception. Enjoy. You can get more information about his book, The Book of Better at http://bookofbetter.com. Run Time - 1:04:13 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 110 - 25 Units To Go

  11/22/2011

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  Duration: 1:00:39

  Harry Thompson joins the podcast to talk about life with diabetes, the value of free time after a newborn child enters your life, the motivation required to compete and complete a triathalon and shared custody of a professional football team. This was a fun one to record and I expect just as much when you queue this one up. Enjoy. You can follow Harry on Twitter at @harrythompson and keep up with his blog at http://25unitstogo.wordpress.com. Run Time - 1:00:39 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 109 - Bad Pancreas

  11/16/2011

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  Duration: 56:20

  Jacquie Wojick is my guest for Episode 109. Listen to us talk about last names that are difficult to pronounce, the skyline of Jacksonville, Florida, what qualifies as a good beer and how (believe it or not) Don Draper lives in a truly fictional world. We also talk about diabetes support, both online and offline. Again, I'm devoting the entire month of November to conversations with members of the diabetes community for American Diabetes Month. Sometimes awareness is just a podcast episode away. Enjoy. You can follow Jacquie on Twitter at @badpancreas and keep up with her blog at http://badpancreas.wordpress.com. Run Time - 56:19 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 108 - Virtuous

  11/9/2011

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  Duration: 52:25

  Doing my part to spread awareness of diabetes, even if it's just through this little podcast, during American Diabetes Month, my guest for Episode 108 is Virtue Bajurny. Living with type 1 diabetes, we talk about her diagnosis and the impact of Canada's healthcare system on her diabetes care. There's also some talk about hockey and its relative importance both with her personally and to the "average Canadian." Finally we get academic and talk about her research, the writing under pressure and the difference in perspectives between the medical professional and the patient when it comes to diabetes care. It's a fascinating conversation and you're in for a treat. Enjoy. You can follow Virtue on Twitter at @VirtueB. Run Time - 52:25 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 107 - Opposable Thumbs

  11/1/2011

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  Duration: 1:09:07

  Those of you that follow the video game industry know that the fall and winter months are traditionally home to the most anticipated games of the year. Nearly every week of November and December features at least one stand out game that is widely anticipated and more often than not delivers on the hype it generates. My guest for Episode 107 is Ben Kuchera, Gaming Editor for Ars Technica. He is one of the writers whose job is to cover all of these games. His nights involve typing thousands of words, dealing with the passionate yet sometimes misguided video game fans, drinking lots of Red Bull and playing some fantastic video games. We discuss his work at Ars Technica, the positives and negatives of being a (mostly) one-man crew and much, much more. Enjoy. You can follow Ben on Twitter at @BenKuchera and you can find his work at http://arstechnica.com/gaming/. Run Time - 1:09:06 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 106 - Simonpalooza

  10/25/2011

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  Duration: 52:00

  Last week was about Simonpalooza. This week is about Simon. If you've been following me, this podcast, or my blog then you're well aware of the Australian "rockstar" touring the United States a few weeks ago. The hour is spent discussion Australian culture (both actual and perceived), Simon's diagnosis, the ups and downs of his life with diabetes and the impact the diabetes community has had on his life. Don't mind the ocean sounds in the background, one of us was podcasting from the beach ;) Enjoy. You can follow Simon on Twitter at @STroyCrow and tell him Chris sent you. Run Time - 51:59 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 105 - I'm With The Band

  10/19/2011

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  Duration: 54:45

  A few weeks ago (from this podcast's publishing date) was a little event called 'Simonpalooza.' On the surface, it might seem odd that a bunch of 'strangers' would want to meet up in Kansas City to celebrate the arrival of a gentleman, also living with diabetes, from Austrailia. There were themed shirts, cupcakes, tears of joy and an all around good times. The unofficial hub of this gathering was at the house of my guest for Episode 105, diabetes blogger Jess (http://jess-meandd.blogspot.com). Naturally most of the podcast focused on the events of Simonpalooza but we also cover Friends For Life, the rewards of teaching and the drought of professional sports in the Kansas City Area. Enjoy. You can follow Jess on Twitter at @jessmeandd. Run Time - 54:45 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 104 - 343 Industries

  10/11/2011

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  Duration: 1:14:01

  Two straight years of podcasting has brought us here to Episode 104 and my guest David Ellis from 343 Industries. Of course, it would have been nice if I got that introduction right on the actual recording but I'll let you listen to see how I deal with that less-than-ideal first impression. David's roots are on the east coast so we spent some time talking about the Carolina Panthers and his work in Washington D.C. before finding his way to the west coast with EGM and 1UP. Once we get to the video game side of things we cover his entry into the industry, the international phenomenon that is The Sports Anomaly and how things changed after the "1Upocalypse". Finally, the incredible story of how he got his job at 343 Industries finishes out this fantastic conversation. Enjoy. You can follow David on Twitter at @DavidEllis and keep up with the latest Halo developments by following @HaloWaypoint. Run Time - 1:14:01 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 103 - Epic Randomness

  10/4/2011

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  Duration: 59:34

  This introduction is both a warning and an endorsement - the podcast you are about to listen to is really, really geeky. Josh Mayfield joins me in Epiode 103 to talk about the Final Fantasy series and its impact on the modern video game landscape, his website Epic Randomness and the joy of writing content for yourself first. But the bulk of this podcast is about comics. Comic book movies, the DC Comics New 52 initiative, the new Spider-Man, the numerous benefits (and bummers) of the digital comic industry and he even drops a few recommendations for quality reads if you're interested. Enjoy. You can follow Josh on Twitter at @Bean525. Run Time - 59:34 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 102 - Diabetes Mine

  9/27/2011

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  Duration: 52:16

  Joining me for Episode 102 is Amy Tenderich from Diabetes Mine. Our conversation covers her diagnosis and the ups and downs of her first years with diabetes. Also discussed are the origins and evolution of her blog, how her backround in journalism helped shape her blog and the opportunities that have come her way. Finally, and in my opinion most importantly, we talk about the Design Challenge and Innovation Summit and the potential impact they may have on every person living with or caring for someone with diabetes. As you will soon find out, it's a fascinating conversation that was my pleasure to host. Enjoy. Follow Amy on Twitter @AmyDBMine and you can keep up with the blog at diabetesmine.com and on twiter at @DiabetesMine. Run Time - 52:15 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 101 - Google Analytics

  9/20/2011

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  Duration: 46:53

  Onward and upward, here is Episode 101 of Just Talking with my guest Justin Cutroni. If you Google Justin you will likely find is book, about Google Analytics and his blog, also about Google Analytics. Given those two search results and the title of this podcast it probably will not come as a shock to find out that we spend the majority of this podcast talking about his book, the value of web analytics and what the future holds for that industry. If you're not familiar with web analytics, consider this your appetizer. If you are familiar with the power of web analytics, you are among friends. Enjoy. Follow Justin on Twitter @justincutroni and if you want to learn more about web analytics, start with this blog. Run Time - 46:53 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 100 - Me, Myself and I

  9/13/2011

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  Duration: 1:08:37

  Here at last, is Episode 100. Rather than a best-of or some kind of montage of moments from the past 99 episodes, this one is all about me. The lovely Dayle is hosting this week and I get to play the role of special guest. The hour is spent looking back at the origins of the podcast, highlighting favorite moments and answering questions submitted by you, the listener. I couldn't have reached this milestone without the support of each and every one of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting this adventure of mine. Here's to another one hundred. Run Time - 1:08:37 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 99 - Diabetes Daily

  9/6/2011

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  Duration: 1:00:34

  On the eve of Episode 100, David Edelman joins me for Episode 99 of Just Talking. Founder of "Diabetes Daily" and a fierce advocate for people with diabetes everywhere, we spend the hour talking about the origins of his website, the evolution of Diabetes Daily from a blog to a platform, the future of the Diabetes Advocates program and we sprinkle in some conversation about Facebook. David is a highly motivated individual and it was a pleasure having him on my podcast. Enjoy. As mentioned, all of the action can be found at diabetesdaily.com and you can follow David on Twitter at @davidtalk. And, if you're more of a Facebook person, check out Diabetes Daily's Facebook page for plenty of fresh content. Run Time - 1:00:33 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 98 - Diabetes Advocates of Tomorrow

  8/30/2011

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  Duration: 57:15

  Last week we talked about earthquakes, this week? Hurricanes. This week I'm joined by Martin Wood, Florida native, diabetes veteran, cycling enthusiast and all-around good guy. We talk about his experience with hurricanes, his love of life on two wheels and life as a child living with diabetes and how that shaped his interactions with the online community. There's also plenty of talk about Friends For Life and if you listen carefully, some inside tips for anyone interested in dog-sitting. Enjoy. Martin's fully formed sentences can be found at diabeticallyspeaking.com and his tweets can be found at @woodonwheels. Run Time - 57:15 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 97 - That's Our Opinion

  8/23/2011

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  Duration: 48:57

  On August 23, 2011 the entire East Coast experienced an earthquake today. Of slightly lesser importance but infinitely more enjoyment comes Episode 97 of Just Talking featuring Talking About Games community member and cohost of "That's Our Opinion" Eddie (or The Great One as he would like to be called). This podcast is filled with talk about gaming as a parent, parenting a young gamer, representing Jersey better than those crazy kids on MTV, life as a bouncer, the Dallas Cowboys and the previously mentioned podcasting sensation - That's Our Opinion. Lucky for you, you don't have to evacuate the area to listen to this one. Enjoy. Keep up with Eddie on Twitter at @tg1_eddie and follow his podcast @ThatsOurOpinion. Run Time - 48:57 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Public Service Announcement #3 - Episode 100

  8/22/2011

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  Duration: 2:59

  For those of you keeping score at home, Episode 100 of my humble little podcast is just a few weeks away. Rather than continue the tradition of finding a new guest and introducing him or her to the wonderful world that is my listening audience I'm going to change things up a bit. The guest for Episode 100 will be... Me. Dayle has been kind enough to "host" Episode 100 and I will get to tell my tales of gaming, diabetes, podcasting and whatever else comes up. And to that "whatever else", I am putting this PSA out here to get some input from all of you. If you have any questions you would like answered or topics discussed from my point of view, here is your golden opportunity. If you have a question you want to ask or a topic you'd love my input or opinion on send them in to askchris@justtalkingpodcast.com and they will find their way into the podcast. As always, your contiued support of this adventure is most appreciated. Run Time - 2:59

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  Episode 96 - For The Teachers

  8/16/2011

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  Duration: 1:16:13

  Episode 96 is all about the letter T. My guest, Justin Keyes is a graduate from Tulane University. He's a big fan of Tennis (not only is he a fan, but he is also the coach of a high school tennis team). He teaches High School Chemistry as well as various Math courses. And finally he is a huge Television fan. As you have probably guessed, we spend the duration talking about the many aspects of teaching, why chemical engineering may not be all it's cracked up to be, what makes tennis a sport of great theater, and there's a lengthy discussion about the Philadelphia Eagles to round things out. Enjoy. You can follow Justin (and his many TV shows) on Twitter at @justinkeyes. Run Time - 1:16:13 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 95 - 8 Points, 9 Seconds

  8/9/2011

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  Duration: 1:01:15

  It is a well documented fact that my Mom raised me as a New York Knicks fan. Sure, the past few years haven't been the best, but I continue to remain faithful to the Knickerbockers. Sharing my love of basketball in Episode 95 is Jared Wade, founder of BothTeamsPlayedHard.net and eightpointsnineseconds.com. We spend the hour talking about the the Indiana Pacers, the differences between basketball journalists and bloggers, the perks of being an ESPN Affiliate and why the current lockout isn't the worst thing in the world depending on your perspective on the situation. Enjoy. You can follow Jared on Twitter at @Jared_Wade and keep up with his blogs at Both Teams Played Hard and Eight Points, Nine Seconds. Run Time - 1:01:15 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 94 - Animas Corporation

  8/2/2011

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  Duration: 49:28

  What started as a Google+ notification evolved into a podcast appearance. Isn't social media great? Chris Campbell, Product Director for Patient Marketing at Animas Corporation is my guest this week. We spend some time talking about his work at Animas, the impact of the diabetes online community on his work and how social media plays a role in the ongoing dialog between Animas and its customers. It's always nice to know that corporations, big or small, are listening to what "we" have to say and it's clear Chris and his coworkers are paying attention. After the diabetes talk, we dig into a few Philadelphia-related topics: colleges, Eagles, Phillies and booing Santa. Believe me, this is a good one. Enjoy. You can follow Chris on Twitter at @cgc0211 and if you're interested in what Animas has to offer as far as insulin pumps are concerned, let me know. Run Time - 49:28 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 93 - Blogging Diabetes

  7/26/2011

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  Duration: 57:58

  As this podcast is being published I am enjoying the calming effect of the beach's crashing waves. While I enjoy the sand between my toes, let me present Episode 93 of Just Talking with diabetes blogger and now podcaster Tony Rose. We cover the range of diabetes questions including his diagnosis, life as a husband with diabetes and life as a parent with two children with diabetes. We also discuss his blog and among other topics, why he decided to allow sponsorship on his blog. Finally the podcast. Why a podcast? Why a solo-cast? How has his show evolved after a handful of episodes. There's plenty to get to in this episode. Enjoy. You can follow Tony on Twitter @blogdiabetes and check out his blog (and his podcast) at http://bloggingdiabetes.com. Run Time - 57:58 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 92 - Let's Go Caps

  7/20/2011

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  Duration: 1:09:58

  At nearly every home game for the Washington Capitals (depending on the score) the jumbotron focus on a seemingly random individual in the lower deck. This person then stands up and leads the nearly 19,000 Caps fans in a simple yet effective "Let's Go Caps" chant. It took me a few home games before I realized this guy was a virtual institution within the fanbase. This man, William Stilwell or the Loud Goat as he is known to the Capitals faithful joins me for Episode 92 of Just Talking. We discuss the origins of his nickname, the exact moment Washington D.C. became a hockey town, and what it is like to command an entire arena of fans for 30 seconds. We're hardcore hockey in this episode, but there's something in this episode for everybody. Enjoy. You can follow William on Twitter @LoudGoat. Run Time - 1:09:57 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 91 - Staying Zen

  7/12/2011

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  Duration: 46:28

  It's not every day you have an olympic athlete on your podcast. Well, it's not every day unless you work at ESPN or some fine institution like that. Anyway, Cross-Country Skier Kris Freeman is my guest for Episode 91. Kris was a member of the Olympic Team in 2002, 2006 and 2010 so naturally we spend some time talking about the Olypmics of the past and the upcoming games in Russia. Our discussion also covers his diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, its impact on his skiing, his experiences as a diabetes advocate and as the title suggests, how he manages to Stay Zen before, during and after his competitions. Obviously, the real noise around Kris and his teammates is a few years away but you can keep up with Kris as he build momentum to the Winter Games on his blog at FasterSkier.com. Enjoy. Run Time - 46:26 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 90 - Sports Illustrated

  7/5/2011

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  Duration: 1:01:01

  Closing in on one hundred, my guest this week is Andy Gray from Sports Illustrated. Andy runs the Sports Illustrated Vault which features images and articles collected by the magazine since the beginning of time (or at least the beginning of the Magazine in 1954). We spend the podcast talking about Andy's college and career path that led him to Sports Illustrated, the value of a picture in a digital world and life as a Boston fan living in New York City. There's plenty to get to this week and I think you're all going to love this conversation. Enjoy. Keep up with the Sports Illustrated Vault on Twitter @si_vault. Run Time - 1:01:01 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 89 - The Monologue

  6/28/2011

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  Duration: 17:00

  My first rule of podcasting is "have fun". Otherwise the time and money invested in this activity is not worth what you get in return. My second rule is be consistent. Building an audience requires trust, mostly on your part. If you say your podcast goes up every Tuesday night, then something better be posted every Tuesday night. Which brings me to Episode 89. I had a few ideas for a podcast while I was out in San Diego but none of them materialized. So you get 15 minutes of my talking to myself about Scientific Sessions, the diabetes online community, and lots and lots of walking. Enjoy. Run Time - 17:00 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 88 - Radian6

  6/21/2011

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  Duration: 59:42

  I do my fair share of talking about social media with my guests, especially when personal or professional interest in the topic. Episode 88 is no different as Cory Hartlen, a Product Marketing Manager for Radian6. What is Radian6? Why should you care about it and how companies are utilizing it's tools? How awesome is a genuine Canadian accent? What is the future of social media? And what was up with those riots after the Stanely Cup finals? We answer those questions and more over the next hour. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one. Enjoy. Keep up with Cory personally on Twitter @CoryHartlen and professionally @Radian6 and cory.hartlen@radian6.com. Run Time - 59:41 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 87 - The Corner Booth

  6/15/2011

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  Duration: 53:37

  Last week my guest introduced his cat to the podcast. This week I'm joined by jounalist, diabetes blogger and cool guy Mike Hoskins (and his dog for a moment). We spend the podcast discussing his diagnosis and being raised by a parent with type 1 diabetes. There's also plenty of talk of his entry and career path through the field of journalism. If you listen carefully there's also some hints to an on again, off again book he is writing. We finish the conversation with Zombies, Nintendo and puppies. Because that's normal for a podcast. Keep up with Mike on his blog at The Diabetic's Corner Booth and on Twitter @MHoskins2179. Enjoy. Run Time - 53:36 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Public Service Announcement #2 - You Can Do This

  6/10/2011

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  Duration: 17:02

  This is a Just Talking Public Service Announcement. Joining me for this special episode of Just Talking is Kim from Texting My Pancreas. Tonight we're talking about the 'You Can Do This Project'. What is it? Where did it come from? How can you, you and yes, YOU get involved? And what's up with the puppy? Everything you need to know about the 'You Can Do This Project' can be found at textingmypancreas.com. Run Time - 17:01 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 86 - Cultural Inertia

  6/8/2011

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  Duration: 53:49

  Here we are with Episode 86 of Just Talking. Tonight's guest is Scott Strange. Scott was diagnosed with diabetes in 1970 but his story with the online community is only a few years old. We touch on his diagnosis, the years (decades even) of depression before finding the online community and the world of change he has seen and impacted since finding tudiabetes.com. There's also a guest apperance by a cat. Twice. And a mention of a special opportunity for aspiring diabetes bloggers that have yet to take the pluge. The conversation gets pretty real in this one, but I think you'll find it both rewarding and uplifting. Keep up with Scott on his blog at - http://strangelydiabetic.com and follow him on Twitter @Strangely_T1. Enjoy. Run Time - 53:48 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 85 - Audiophile

  5/31/2011

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  Duration: 1:06:04

  Here at last is Episode 85. My guest is Jason Howell. He is a producer for TWiT.tv, host of 'All About Android' and an all-around good dude. His resume also includes lots of notables at CNET, mostly on the podcasting front. Can you see where this is going? We spend the hour talking about his journey through CNET to TWiT, the wonderful world of podcasting, varying MP3 bitrates and much more. Enjoy. Be sure to follow Jason on Twitter at @raygun01 and keep up with the latest at TWiT.tv. Run Time - 1:06:03 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 84 - War Eagle

  5/25/2011

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  Duration: 1:03:29

  Presenting Episode 84 with my guest Victoria Cumbow. Victoria writes for the Huntsville Times - so we spent part of the show talking about journalism in theory and in practice. She has type 1 diabetes - so we spent some time talking about her diagnosis, being single with diabetes and the diabetes online community. She is also a graduate from Auburn University - which means we're talking about "War Eagle" and college towns. Additionally, she was on the front lines reporting and assiting with relief efforts in the wake of the devastating tornados that hit the Northern Alabama area a few weeks go. Our conversation around this topic revolved around social media's ability to assist in a time where communication was key, not just for people in the area but for people across the country. It's a conversation you don't want to miss. Keep up with Victoria on her blog - http://victoriacumbow.com, follow her on Twitter @victoriacumbow and keep an eye on her Facebook page too. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:03:28 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 83 - Breaking News

  5/18/2011

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  Duration: 54:35

  Episode 83 of Just Talking arrives with Breaking News. This week's guest is Giantbomb News Editor Patrick Klepek. Patrick has had quite the journey through the video game industry, from 1up to MTV, EGM to Whiskey Media. For those of you that follow the video game industry with any passion, you might remember Patrick's reporting on Infinity Ward, the layoffs, and the aftermath. We discuss the origins of that story and what drives him to be a genuine reporter. There's also talk about Lost (spoiler free), afros, and something called Evil Bong 3-D: Wrath of Bong. It'll make sense once you start listening. Enjoy. If you want to keep up with Patrick's adventures, be sure to follow: @PatrickKlepek @giantbomb and http://www.giantbomb.com Run Time - 54:34 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 82 - Not Dead Yet

  5/10/2011

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  Duration: 36:55

  About a month ago I received an offer for a free copy of "Not Dead Yet", a book written by Phil Southerland. My spider-sense tingled at the opportunity to get Phil on my podcast and after a few weeks of planning I am proud to present Episode 82 of Just Talking. Phil was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 7 months old. No, that is not a typo. Episode 82 covers Phil's early years with diabetes, his many years on a bicycle, the creation and current endeavors of Team Type 1 and of course, everything involved in getting his book "Not Dead Yet" from thought to published book. This was an inspiring conversation. Enjoy. After you've listened to Episode 82 keep up with all of Phil's activities by following: @PhilSoutherland @TeamType1 Finally, "Not Dead Yet" is available online and in bookstores starting May 10, 2011. Go check it out. Run Time - 36:55 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 81 - A Scholar and a Gentleman

  5/4/2011

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  Duration: 1:06:46

  My guest for Episode 81 would not call himself an "industry veteran." Jonathan Long would say that he has been part of the video game industry for a significant portion of his life, he would say that he has had his hand in nearly 60 distinct video games, and if you ask nicely he might even say that he has helped expand the culture of video game communities and community management. But only if you ask nicely. But Jon is a humble man. Sure, he's been around for a while, but a "veteran" is not a title he would apply to himself. After you've listened to Episode 81 be sure to follow Jon and his many side projects (listed below): @Weezul @15MinutesofGame @PopParley Run Time - 1:06:45 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 80 - Project Blue Tights

  4/27/2011

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  Duration: 1:19:09

  I had a serious problem with Episode 80. The conversation I had with Robot Entertainment Community Manager Justin Korthof was too much fun. It could have lasted for two hours. Quite frankly, I'm considering breaking my no-repeat-guest rule to get him back on my show. But enough about the future, let's get to the present. Episode 80 is about all facets of community management. From video games to major motion pictures. From Geocities to Twitter followers and Facebook 'Likes'. There's also a heavy dose of comic talk including but not limited to culture, entreprenuership, movies, and walking down Sunset Boulevard with Bryan Singer. Please excuse me as I pick up that name I just dropped. And please excuse the static that occasionally pops in this one, I had a few issues in the editing booth. If you'd like to keep up with Justin, Robot Entertainment or the CM List, pay attention to the bullet list below: @SixOkay @RobotEnt @theCMList Finally, if you stuck around through the outro, this post about Inception will be of great value to you. Run Time - 1:19:08 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 79 - Area Five

  4/20/2011

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  Duration: 1:06:52

  Episode 79 has arrived and with it, a fantastic conversation with Area 5 co-founder Jay Frechette. Jay has had quite the journey through the video game industry. We talk about his start at Electronic Gaming Monthly, his transition to the 1up Show, life as a community manager for Dead Space 2 and a variety of talking points about Area 5 including how the company was formed and the creative process behind what Area 5 does. We finish Episode 79 highlighting Atomix Magazine, the first Video Game Magazine designed exclusively for the iPad. If you'd like to keep up with Jay, Area 5 or Atomix Magazine I've got some links for you: @JayFrechette Area 5 @AtomixMag Run Time - 1:06:51 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 78 - Across the Pond

  4/13/2011

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  Duration: 50:27

  Honestly, I tried my best to name this episode anything BUT 'Across the Pond.' I could have titled this one 'Instructions Not Included' because my guest Becky Thompson has a diabetes blog with that title. I could have titled the episode 'William Shakespeare' because Becky is dedicating her education and career to theater. I could have gone with 'Dancing with the Stars' as a reference to her particiaption in dance competitions and the surprisingly violent nature of the Waltz (trust me). Or, I could have used 'Awesome Accents' because, well, I think British accents are sweet. But I went with 'Across the Pond' because I think it's super cool that Becky was my first guest from the UK on my podcast...from the UK. Enjoy. Be sure to follow Becky on Twitter @instructionsni and check out her blog. Run Time - 50:22 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 77 - Lightning in a Bottle

  4/6/2011

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  Duration: 1:08:47

  A few episodes ago I was joined with (at the time) EA Sports Senior Community Manager Will Kinsler. Since that episode was published Will moved on to Epic Games (Congratulations!) and I was contacted by one of Will's partners from his days at MaddenNation.com, Fred Villarruel. Naturally after exchanging emails with Fred I knew I had to get him on my podcast. Which brings me to Episode 77. Fred and I spend the bulk of this podcast discussing various aspects of the development and growth of Madden Nation. The difficulties in dealing with the early success, the relationship that developed with EA Sports, and the closing years of Fred's involvement with the site. It's a fascinating story. There's also talk of Chicago sports. Between Devin Hester, Scottie Pippen, the Blackhawks Stanley Cup run, we cover it all. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:08:47 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 76 - Subliminal Rootage

  3/30/2011

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  Duration: 1:03:08

  A funny thing happened on the way to finishing Episode 76: I forgot to ask more questions. Literally, my guest from Texting My Pancreas - Kim V. and I were Just Talking for most of the show you are about to listen to. Sure, we spent some time talking about her experience at the JDRF Gov Day, her perspective on the Diabetes Online Community, the value of blogging and starring in a B movie. But there were plenty of times where the conversation became so much fun that I forgot that I was recording a podcast. I had a blast with this one, and so will you. Enjoy. Oh, and about the title of this episode. You'll just have to listen to understand the meaning. You wouldn't believe me if I told you here anyway. Follow Kim's hijinks on Twitter @txtngmypancreas. Run Time - 1:03:04 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 75 - Eat Wonky

  3/23/2011

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  Duration: 52:10

  A few weeks ago I was on my way to a Washington Capitals game. Outside the arena was a food truck, 'Eat Wonky'. Half way through my 'Wonky Dog' I decided to ask the owner if he would like to come on my podcast. These types of sequences are a common occurance these days - I find someone new I think would make for an interesting guest and see if a recording is likely. Jeff Kelley, owner of Eat Wonky, joins me for Episode 75. We discuss the ins and outs of his food truck, the menu, the early hurdles encounted when starting his business, his approach to building a relationship with customers and more. There's also some talk about Washington sports; because that's what two locals inevitably talk about. This is a good one. Enjoy. Follow Eat Wonky on Twitter to keep up with where he will be serving next @EatWonky. Run Time - 52:01 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 74 - Abby the Person

  3/16/2011

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  Duration: 48:21

  One step closer to One Hundred, Episode 74 of Just Talking has arrived. Sixuntilme.com's Editorial Assistant Abby Bayer joins me for the latest entry into to archives. Our time is spent talking about her work on Sixuntilme, her experiences at Diabetes Camp, and the time and energy required to become a Registered Nurse. Side conversations include the extreme pain felt when you break a bone in your body, why Lucky Charms is the best cereal and the New York Yankees. Enjoy. You can find Abby, her words, and her feline doppleganger at sixuntilme.com. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 48:17

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  Episode 73 - About Dexcom

  3/9/2011

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  Duration: 49:30

  I'm happy to report I received my first "no comment" in the history of Just Talking in Episode 73! I suppose that's burying the lead, so let's not get too distracted. My guest this week is Eli Reihman from DexCom, Inc. Those of you that frequent my personal blog know that DexCom plays a vital role in my diabetes management and it was a real honor to have someone from this company on my podcast. We spend the bulk of the show diabetes-heavy, talking about the DexCom system, Eli's impressions of the device (as a person without diabetes), the future of continuous glucose monitors and how vital the diabetes community is to this company. There's also talk of scuba diving, face-planting on a bike, and returning to work after receiving ten stitches. Enjoy. If you have any questions about the DexCom Seven Plus Continuous Glucose Monitoring system, you can contact Eli at ereihman@dexcom.com. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com. Run Time - 49:21

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  Episode 72 - Diabetic Living

  3/2/2011

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  Duration: 1:02:06

  I hope you're ready to geek out over magazines because Episode 72 of Just Talking is more than ready for guest Kelly Rawlings and all her geekery. Her work at Diabetic Living Magazine is discussed along with her experiences as a person with diabetes raising a teenager. Her perspective on the International Sensation 'Blunt Lancet' is also part of our talk. Finally, we talk about a chicken that laid an egg with a diameter of six inches. Trust me, this is one conversation you do not want to miss. Enjoy. You can follow Kelly on Twitter @kellyrawlings. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:02:01

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  Episode 71 - Sodapop Journal

  2/22/2011

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  Duration: 1:20:34

  It turns out that I have a lot in common with my guest on Episode 71, Robert Cortez. We are both big fans of Halo, his involvement with Podtacular can testify to that. We are both big fans of podcasts, especially since we each have our own to manage. And we consume a high volume of entertainment news. Robert, however, also produces entertainment news with his group of friends at Sodapop Journal. Along with podcasting, and his website, we spend a good portion of this episode talking about the troubles print media is facing with the digital age. You're in for a fantastic conversation. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:20:29 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 70 - About Motorhead

  2/16/2011

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  Duration: 55:22

  In an exclusive behind the scenes opportunity with Blunt Lancet roadie Jeff Mather, I bring you Episode 70 of the Just Talking podcast. Jeff opens up about his blog, his diabetes, his love of photography, and his hatred (not really) of certain cupcake shops. There's also talk about Motorhead, software development, and of course, the international phenomenon that is Blunt Lancet. Enjoy. If you want to learn more about Blunt Lancet's escapades, check out their VH1 "Behind the Music" episode here, and the Rolling Stone interview here. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 55:22

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  Episode 69 - A Humbling Experience

  2/9/2011

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  Duration: 1:02:11

  Sometimes planning a podcast doesn't go as expected and I have to scramble for a guest. Luckily I've met some pretty awesome people in my short podcasting life that will respond to my SOS if needed. One such person is Video Game Freelancer Raychul Moore, my guest this week. This episode of Just Talking is filled with talk about video game collections, action figure collections, cosplay, what defines a humbling experience in the gaming industry (and in life) and embracing your sexuality. We also answer the classic hypothetical question of what item or items do you grab first if your home is on fire, because that's normal conversation for a podcast. All these topics and more await you in Episode 69. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:02:06 Send any feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 68 - Madden Nation

  2/2/2011

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  Duration: 1:28:07

  With the Super Bowl right around the corner, I got a little lucky with the timing on Episode 68 of Just Talking as Will Kinsler, EA Sports Senior Community Manager, was kind enough to spend 90 minutes of his evening with me. Part of the conversation talking about MaddenNation.com, his origins with the site, how he helped manage its growth and ultimately how that site helped him get his current job at EA Sports. Another part focuses on his job at EA, how he uses social media to interact with the community and Will offers up his opinions on what it takes to succeed at his position. Finally, we talk about the Washington Redskins and why you should always check for trees in close proximity to a new home. If you stick around after the final musical interlude there is some talk about fantasy football and I open up a bit about what makes my podcast...my podcast. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:28:03 Send any comments to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 67 - A Touch of Tha Suga

  1/26/2011

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  Duration: 1:00:49

  I bring a southern charm to this week's episode of Just Talking as I welcome Sarah, from http://igotthasuga.com. We talk about Sarah's memories from her diagnosis at age 4 and her perspective on her teenage self. The highlight of this podcast revolves around Sarah's pregnancy, the intense diabetes management leading up to her pregnancy and the challenges that she faces now that her child is on the way. There's also talk about accents, Matthew McConaughey, and doctors that wag fingers. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:00:45 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 66 - Think Geek

  1/19/2011

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  Duration: 1:00:38

  Fun fact: The Headquarters for ThinkGeek.com are literally down the street from my newly purchased home. Up until a few weeks ago I did not know that. Lucky for me, Think Geek PR Manager Shane Peterman was willing to sit down and have a conversation with me for Episode 66 of the Just Talking Podcast. Our talk is naturally quite geeky, covering PR for Think Geek, PR for geeks, what it means (and meant) to be a geek, the continuing rise of geek culture. We also talk about the challenges of starting your own record store, why John Cusack's life isn't too bad, and we put the vinyl vs. digital audio debate to rest. (Not really, but it made for an interesting talk). Enjoy. Run Time - 1:00:34 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 65 - Luck Be a Lady

  1/12/2011

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  Duration: 1:02:47

  Episode 65 is marked by a spectacular conversation with Mandy, or as she is known in her co-hosting role on Gamertag Radio: Ladyluck34. As the one female host of that well known, and respected podcast, I took the opportunity to ask Mandy about her origins with Gamertag Radio, what it's like podcasting with a personality like Gamertag Radio founder Godfree, her perspective on gaming culture as a woman and most importantly, why you should pack extra gloves when traveling abroad. A special thanks goes to Mandy for being willing to participate this week on very, very short notice. Sit back and relax, this is a good one. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:02.42 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 64 - Behind the Scenes

  1/5/2011

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  Duration: 1:14:14

  Welcome to 2011! My journey to collect all of the hosts of the Talking About Gamers podcast is almost complete, as Kyle Orr joins me for an hour of awesome. As expected, we spend a good portion of the podcast talking about the world of video games, including his role on the podcast, his best practices for post news stories to Talking About Games, how he came to writing reviews and why Game Dev Story is worth your money. Outside of gaming, we also discuss unemployment, the Minnesota Vikings, and 155" televisions. I'm looking forward to what the new year will bring for my podcast, hopefully you'll be along for the ride. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:14:10 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 63 - A Different Perspective

  12/29/2010

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  Duration: 1:00:42

  I’ve spent a great number of episodes of this podcast talking to members of the Diabetes Online Community. For those of you keeping score, most of these people with or affected by diabetes are dealing with type 1 diabetes. Of course, anyone in the know knows this is only part of the equation. Bob Pedersen, Diabetes Daily blogger, hopeful cooking show entrepreneur, and de-facto library aficionado is my guest for the last podcast of 2010. Bob spends the hour offering a perspective not often featured on my podcast, that of a person living with type 2 diabetes. I greatly appreciated the time spent with Bob, talking about the differences, and more importantly the similarities among those living with diabetes, regardless of type. On a personal note, I know there is a significant divide among some people when it comes to the various types of diabetes out there. I’m not going to address any attempts at trolling, I just hope you enjoy the episode for what it is, a great conversation between two (sometimes) adults ;) After all, we’re Just Talking. Run Time - 1:00:38 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 62 - Beat Writer

  12/22/2010

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  Duration: 1:16:30

  From the Talking About Games community and GameShoe.net, Harrison Milfeld joins me as 2010 approaches its final days. We spend the opening of the podcast naturally talking about video games - the good, the bad, and the portable. After the gaming talk, the rest of the conversation revolves around Harrison's college and career choice. The intricacies of attending one of the most prestigious Journalism schools, overcoming fear and doubt, and the future of the Journalism industry are just a few of the topics discussed. I've been looking forward to having Harrison on my podcast for a while now, hopefully you'll see why. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:16:26 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 61 - Talking About Gamers

  12/15/2010

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  Duration: 1:07:28

  As 2010 comes to a close, a traditional conversation held among many gamers is the fabled 'Game of the Year' debate. Naturally, I found a guest for this week of Just Talking that is up to his elbows in video games. Steven Hayward, co-host of the Talking About Gamers podcast, is my guest. Of course we talk about video games, but we also talk about the sad state of Michigan athletics, the circumstances that resulted in launching the same podcast three times, and what motivates Steven to be an exceptional father. Because we love you, there's also a brief preview of the new Google laptop. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:07:24 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 60 - One of Swords

  12/8/2010

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  Duration: 1:59:05

  This week I'm joined by Activision's Social Media Manager, Dan Amrich. You might think that this position is only meant for a corporate mouth piece with no personality; after listening to this podcast, I'm sure you will have a different opinion. We discuss Dan's career at Official Xbox Magazine (OXM), GamePro, and something called the "Bobby Phone"; and that's just the first hour. Our discussion "concludes" over the topic of culture. Gaming culture, gamer culture, and the culture of the industry and where it could be this time next year. There's A LOT to get to in this one, but as much as this was a joy to record, it will be a fantastic listen. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:59:01 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 59 - An Open Letter

  12/1/2010

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  Duration: 57:11

  Marking the end of American Diabetes Month, diabetes online community pillar Kelly Kunik joins me for an hour of fun. Diabetes, Glee, steady-cam shots in movies, the differences between North and South Jersey and bedazzled eye patches await you in this fantastic episode. I’m especially grateful to the fabulous members of the diabetes online community that came on my podcast during the month of November. Enjoy. Check out Kelly's blog at http://diabetesaliciousness.blogspot.com/ Run Time - 57:07 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 58 - Arnold and Me

  11/24/2010

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  Duration: 58:08

  American Diabetes Month carries on as I welcome Holly Ramey to the Just Talking airwaves. Holly has a blog about diabetes - hence the conversations about naming diabetes devices and Steel Magnolias. She also has a blog detailing the adventures of fixing up her new home - thus the discussion about demolition and HGTV. Finally she is a self-proclaimed Nerd - explaining the talk about Atmospheric Science and storm chasing. This podcast has it all. Enjoy. Run Time - 58:05 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 57 - The Sweet Science

  11/17/2010

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  Duration: 1:08:30

  American Diabetes Month continues with Episode 57 of Just Talking. This week I have some familiar voices in Dayle and Manny Hernandez from TuDiabetes as well as new-comer Ginger Vieira for a lively discussion about a wealth of topics. Manny has been heavily invested in World Diabetes Day, the Big Blue Test and producing a truly inspirational video. Ginger is busy adjusting to life after moving from Vermont, the sweet science of power lifting, and the difficulty of finding a place to live when you have an 80-lb dog. There's a lot to get to in this episode. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:08:26 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 56 - Feel Better

  11/10/2010

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  Duration: 37:09

  Continuing my quest in honor of American Diabetes Month, I'm joined by musician, singer and songwriter Nikki Lang. While we do spend a little time talking about her diagnosis and how she manages her diabetes on the road, the majority of this podcast is focused on her music. And rightfully so. What goes in to making a hit song? What goes in to making a whole album? Is autotune really everywhere? These are just some of the questions answered this week. It was a real pleasure talking to Nikki, as I'm sure this was just a brief stop on her way to stardom. Enjoy. Run Time - 37:06 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com You can find more information about Nikki at her website - http://nikkilang.com

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  Episode 55 - This is Caleb

  11/3/2010

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  Duration: 1:02:52

  November is American Diabetes Month. To do my part, I'm featuring members of the always-awesome Diabetes Online Community during November. Joining me this week is Lorraine, who is a mother of a child with type 1 diabetes. We talked about the impact of the Online Community on her ability to understand what her son goes through on a daily basis as well as how she helps manage her son's diabetes. There's also some time devoted to Nick Jonas, New Yankee Stadium, Jaime Oliver and accents. American Diabetes Month is a big deal. I'm hoping these podcasts will spread the word, one listener at a time. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:02:49 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 54 - Buried

  10/27/2010

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  Duration: 41:36

  This week I'm joined by the screenwriter for the movie 'Buried', Chris Sparling. We spend a good portion of the podcast talking about the process and experiences that led to his movie being made including the time spent working on the script and Skyping across the Atlantic Ocean with the film's director. Also discussed were the differences between the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival and what it's like hanging out with M. Night Shyamalan. Episode fifty-four was a blast to record. Believe me, you're in for a treat. Enjoy. Run Time - 41:32 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 53 - Rage Quit Radio

  10/20/2010

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  Duration: 1:03:50

  Joining me this week is Drew Leachman. Drew writes for the video game website ZTGameDomain.com and is a podcasting veteran of four years so this podcast is pretty heavy on the video game lingo. We talk about his affinity for fighting games and his approach to reviewing video games, a topic that fueled a more philosophical discussion revolving around video game reviews. We finish our talk with some football back-and-forth, both college and professional. Every week is a new adventure and this one is no different on Just Talking. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:03:46 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 52 - Unleash the Fury

  10/13/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:13

  I made it to Episode 52 - a full year of podcasts - aren't you excited? Joining me this week is Dayle Kern. Part of Dayle's twitter profile reads "all diabetes, all the time" and it shows in this podcast. But, as is the case will all my guests, there is more to us than the surface descriptors. We also spend some time talking about living in Japan, why the Cookie Monster is awesome, and what it means to "Unleash the Fury". This was a fun one to record. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:05:08 Please send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 51 - Family of Strangers

  10/6/2010

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  Duration: 1:07:05

  This past weekend I flew out to California to hang out with a bunch of people from the Diabetes Online Community. Of course I brought my microphone and laptop and I was fortunate enough to convince everyone that participated in that day's JDRF Walk to come on my podcast. Episode 51 features a literal round table of Diabetes personalities recapping the weekend's fun and a bunch of other random stories. This is the epitome of a casual conversation, all I had to do was press Record. Enjoy. On this podcast: Sara - @saraknic Dayle - @Dayle7 Scott - @scottkjohnson Lee Ann - @leeannthill Suzanne - @suzanne_una Melissa - @amalas Jaimie - @jaimieh George - @ninjabetic   Run Time - 1:07:01   Be sure to send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 50 - Gaming Sarcastically

  9/29/2010

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  Duration: 51:37

  Joining me on this, my 50th episode of Just Talking is Lono from Sarcastic Gamer. Among the opening bullet points in our conversation include Lono's origins with Sarcastic Gamer, the infamous Battlefield: Bad Company boycott, the unique perspective Sarcastic Gamer brings to the independent gaming community. That part was great, but the real gem of our conversation is Extra Life, a 24-hour gaming marathon aimed at raising money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. This is the 3rd year of Extra Life and as you will hear, not just Sarcastic Gamer but the gamers as a collective entity are doing great things. As a special favor to me, my eager-listener, and as a thanks to Lono for coming on, please consider sponoring him as he prepares for 24-hours of digital marathoning. You can find his page here - https://www.hospitalshelpingkids.org/ExtraLife/m.aspx?i=1708095EC+0+559FD Enjoy. Run Time - 51:33 Be sure to send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 49 - Too Sly

  9/22/2010

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  Duration: 56:20

  Joining me this week is the Community Manager for Gamertag Radio, David Recore. Known as David2Sly in virtually digital space that requires a user name, David and I spend the hour talking about a hodgepodge of topics. Our conversation included (but was not limited to) what it takes to be an effective community manager, what it’s like working with people like Godfree and Peterocc (previously appearing on this podcast), the highs and lows of Syracuse Football, the definition of the Jim Boeheim 2-3 zone and the significance of the chicken clucking sound that you might hear at the end of the podcast. We are all over the place this week, but it all boils down to a great conversation. Enjoy. Run Time - 56:15 Be sure to send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 48 - Four Star General

  9/15/2010

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  Duration: 1:02:41

  The self proclaimed General of the Golf Rat Army, Jason Gristick is my guest this week. Those of you familiar with his-reputation know that we talked about modern warfare 2, street fighter and a host of other gaming topics. Once the formalities were out of the way we touched on the terrible housing market, Mixed Martial Arts, Tiger Woods and the Hooters Golf Tour. No, Tiger is not a part of that tour. There's a lot of great stuff in this podcast so I won't waste any more of your time. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:02:36 Be sure to send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 47 - Cover Story

  9/8/2010

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  Duration: 1:08:06

  Joining me this week on Just Talking is Phil Kollar, Associate Editor for Game Informer Magazine. Phil marks the first legitimate venture outside of my social network for a podcast guest. I figured if I was going to go with someone who didn't know me, I might as well go with someone that already had a following within the gaming community. We spent the hour talking about the pros and cons of his current job, life as a freelancer, his journey in podcasting (from Evil Avatar Radio and Rebel FM to his podcasting duties at Game Informer) and the impact Social Media has in how he does his job and how it helps him interact with an extremely passionate gaming community. Believe me, you're in for a treat this week. Enjoy. Follow Phil on Twitter at @pkollar. Run Time - 1:08:01 Be sure to send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

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  Episode 46 - Creeping is Caring

  9/1/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:27

  This week I'm joined by Diabetes Daily Blogger Sara Knicks. I had a lot of fun talking about the impact of social media on our own health and the potential for the future of health care in this country. We also talked about her amazing trip to Haiti, her epic journey that finally led to her proper diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and we top it off with a quick talk about a little project called 'Waiting with Diabetes'. You can tell by my rate of speech that this was a very comfortable podcast to record. Enjoy.Run Time - 1:05:23 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Sara's Blog - http://www.diabetesdaily.com/knicks/ Waiting with Diabetes - http://www.flickr.com/groups/waitingwithdiabetes/

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  Episode 45 - Love, Mom and Dad

  8/25/2010

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  Duration: 1:02:42

  My birthday is August 24th. To celebrate I brought the two people responsible for the man I have become, my parents on for an hour of fun. As I have mentioned many times on this podcast, my mom is from the Bronx and my dad was raised on a farm - this week you will hear the story of how they met. We also spend some time talking about what it was like raising little me, older me, and how it felt to see adult me move out into my own place. I promise, no tears, but there are plenty of laughs to be had. This was a very special episode, I hope you enjoy it. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:02:38

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  Episode 44 - Promethium Marketing Presents

  8/18/2010

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  Duration: 1:03:30

  This week I'm joined by Chris Paladino from Promethium Marketing. He's been a busy guy over the last year so I consider it a minor coup that I stole an hour of his time to get into his experiences as a member of the Microsoft's Gamerscore Blog as well as the genesis of Promethium Marketing and his current role there. We tangent off into some more philosophical gaming discussion topics that were certainly more thought provoking than I had anticipated, but that's the fun of having a podcast like this. If you haven't had enough, be sure to follow Chris on twitter at @CPaladino. Here's to Episode 44. Enjoy!Run Time - 1:03:26Be sure to send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Public Service Announcement #1 - Team Ninjabetic

  8/17/2010

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  Duration: 12:43

  On October 2nd, 2010 there will be a gathering of individuals both young and old. Some may have diabetes, others may not not. All will have fun, I promise.This Just Talking Public Service Announcement is presented as a call to anyone in the Southern California area (or anyone that can get there the first weekend in October). If you want to meet me and plenty of other great people, come on out. If not, I will resume my regularly scheduled podcast tomorrow.Visit http://www.ninjabetic.com for all the details.

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  Episode 43: Taking My Talents to South Beach

  8/11/2010

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  Duration: 1:11:20

  This week, my guest on Just Talking is Peter Toledo, also known as Peterocc, from Gamertag Radio. If you didn't know, Pete is a really, really busy guy and we spend an hour and some change demonstrating that point. Gamertag radio is a pretty big deal within within the independent gaming/blogging/podcasting community and naturally we discuss Pete's role with that site. Additionally, we take some time out to talk about the sports scene in Miami including Lebron James. I also ask Pete what makes a DJ a real musician, and of course get the scoop on the upcoming launch parties for Mafia 2 in New York and Miami. Trust me, there's a lot in this episode so I wont waste any more of your time. Enjoy. Follow Pete on Twitter at @Peterocc. Run Time - 1:11:15 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 42 - Sarahndipity

  8/4/2010

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  Duration: 1:04:29

  Continuing my hit-list of participants in Roche's Social Media Summit, I welcome Sarah Jane Blacksher on Just Talking this week. She has a blog about her life with type 1 diabetes, a hidden love for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a really, really big announcement about a secret project of hers that will be revealed on this podcast. Technically, she already announced it on her blog, which can be found at http://sajabla.wordpress.com but I'm still very honored to have her share this exciting news on my podcast. And did I mention the baseball conversation? I know! Just typing up this intro has me excited. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:04:24 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 41 - Remember When

  7/24/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:33

  Part Two of my epic conversation with Film Tangent's Parris Lilly is now available for your listening pleasure. Last week I gave you the video game side of things, now we get the film and tv side. We break down Remember When, the podcast that started out as a joke, but became an blockbuster. And as mentioned many times, we have a lenghty talk about the star of 2010, Inception. If you've never listened to an episode of Remember When, this podcast will give you a nice introduction into how he and his co-host Jay do things. Enjoy.Inception Spoilers (25:20 - 40:00)Send any comments to feedback@justtalkingpodacst.comRun Time - 1:05:29

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  Episode 40 - UncleGamer Radio

  7/21/2010

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  Duration: 1:00:20

  While familiar, there's a lot that's new and exciting about this episode of Just Talking. I welcome back Parris from TalkingAboutGames and FilmTangent in what became a lengthy discussion about all things Parris. This episode is part one, focusing on the video game aspect of his life. Curious about the status of UncleGamer Radio? Parris opens up about why he hasn't felt like recording in a long while. Curious about how relationships with PR work? Parris also opens up, in great detail, about the good, bad and ugly side of being a 'little guy' trying to get access. Next week will be part two of our conversation focusing on film and television. Until then, here is your first dose of The Mind of Parris. Enjoy.Podcaster's Note: This podcast is edited to remove references to games, companies or other individuals that do not need to be explicitly named. The stories are real, as are the lessons, but those specifics aren't essential.Run Time - 1:00:15

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  Episode 39 - The Last Son of Krypton

  7/14/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:32

  This week the man who calls himself HeroicSuperman is my guest. His real name is Rafael, but his obsession with the Man of Steel is quite extensive. We dig into that, living in and out of New Jersey, why family is so important and why he still gets nervous before each recording of the Post Game Report. Rafael is the last of my Post Game Report partners in crime to join me on this podcast. I think it was worth the wait. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:05:21 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com

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  Episode 38 - Ut Prosim

  7/7/2010

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  Duration: 1:01:07

  Ut Prosim. That I May Serve. That simple phrase means everything to a Hokie. This week I welcome Matt, the Hokie Guru to my podcast to talk all things Virginia Tech. Most of the time I say “all things” with a good deal of hyperbole, but this time I mean it. Our respective histories with the school, a detailed preview of the Men’s Basketball and Football seasons, and a some perspective on the tragedy of April 16th are all featured in this episode. There’s also some Frozen Four and NCAA commentary sprinkled on top, but believe me when I say it, this one is all about the Hokies. You will bleed Chicago Maroon and Burnt Orange by the time you’re finished with this one. Enjoy. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service. Run Time - 1:01:02

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  Episode 37 - The Doctor of Funk

  6/30/2010

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  Duration: 1:19:29

  If you follow me on twitter, @iam_spartacus, then you’ve probably seen me retweet a guy who calls himself @docfunk a lot. What you don’t know about @docfunk, until now, is that his real name is Sujoy and I’ve known him since Kindergarten. It was a real pleasure bringing him on my podcast this week. He’s actually responsible for the intro and interlude music you hear on this and any other podcast I produce. He’s also a huge sports fan, as you will find out. We did our best to keep inside and long-running jokes to a minimum in this one, hopefully you’ll have as much fun listening to this one as I did recording it. Enjoy. Run Time - 1:19:24 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Download the MP3 - Subscribe on iTunes - Subscribe on Zune Marketplace - Subscribe to the RSS Feed

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  Episode 36 - The Ride of Your Life

  6/23/2010

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  Duration: 1:11:36

  This weekend I completed my ride in the local Tour de Cure event. With cycling on the brain, I welcome Anthony DiPalma on my podcast to talk about, among other topics, living and cycling with Diabetes. Ever wonder what the difference was between a $3000 and $6000 bicycle was? You’ll find out here. Ever wonder what watermelon glucose tabs taste like? You’ll find out about that here too. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:11:31

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  Episode 35 - When the Snow Hits the Fan

  6/16/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:28

  Last week, Diabetes Online Community pillar (or "base of the pyramid as he would call himself), Scott Johnson completed his Tour de Cure ride. This week I'm preparing for my own 20-mile ride. Naturally he was the perfect choice to be my guest on my podcast. We spend some time discussing his awesome accent, Northern Virginia's inability to handle snow and the growth of the Diabetes Online Community. There's also a lot of talk about a bus tour featuring everyone. Seriously, everyone gets a bus but you'll have to listen to this episode to get all of the details. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:05:24

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  Episode 34 - These Guys Are Handy

  6/9/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:47

  I welcome "The Handyguys" Brian and Paul on my podcast this week. While not carpenters or electricians or anything like that by trade, their years of experience have been the backbone of their website, podcast and growing fanbase. Brian and Paul spend an hour with me talking about various aspects of their podcast from the format to the few instances of "hate" or overly enthusiastic constructive criticism. They've also done lots of work rebuilding homes affected by Hurricane Katrina. Trust me, they have some very interesting stories to tell about that one.You can check out The Handyguys Podcast at http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:05:43

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  Episode 33 - SugaSheen

  6/2/2010

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  Duration: 59:41

  With Memorial Day fresh in my mind, I reached out to another member of the Diabetes Online Community who also has a connection to our Armed Forces. It's like a two-fer, on one podcast. Cherise is well known throughout the online community for her engaging personality and I finally got the pleasure of having her on my podcast. On the diabetes front we talk about the adventures of pregnancy. On the military front, we talk about memorizing the military alphabet. On the life front, we discuss why you do not want to mess with Cherise's mom. That's a story you do not want to miss. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 59:36

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  Episode 32 - Bestseller

  5/26/2010

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  Duration: 51:41

  John Grisham? Stephen King? I skip right over amateur hour this week and welcome Elizabeth to my humble podcast. We spend some time getting into her writing process and what it feels like to get your first book published. She also celebrated her very first Mother's Day. Elizabeth was kind enough to break down the process leading up to the adoption of her daughter. There's also the matter of her blog, written word wouldn't do it justice so I let her explain the fun of her blog posts. She has quite the story to tell and it's certainly one worth hearing. If you listen carefully, someone else makes their podcasting debut. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 51:36

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  Episode 31 - You're My Boy, Blue

  5/19/2010

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  Duration: 1:06:30

  As I slowly check off names on my wishlist of guests for Just Talking, this week I welcome Larry Asberry Jr. (@lasberry) for an hour of fun. We break down the origin of his alias, Bluemanrule, the importance of family and for the main course: what it takes to build a community. The whole community building thing is a topic I frequently visit because I think there can never be enough input on that topic. I hope you agree, and I hope you enjoy..   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:06:26

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  Episode 30 - Mostly Self Taught

  5/12/2010

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  Duration: 56:54

  The notion that a bunch of strangers can rally behind a movement or person simply because they feel like it might be foreign to some people but not to members of the Diabetes Online Community. This week Karen, of MostlySelfTaughtKnitter.com and BitterSweet fame is my guest for an hour of banter about a range of topics. The elephant in the room this week within the Diabetes Online Community is Karen's creation: a week's worth of blog topics for anyone willing to participate, "Diabetes Blog Week". Support for her idea was immediate and overwhelming. I invited her on to talk about Diabetes Blog Week, knitting podcasts, how to properly pronounce "meme", and much more. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 56:50

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  Episode 29 - Bishop Takes Knight

  5/5/2010

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  Duration: 1:03:17

  This week I'm joined by another member of the Diabetes Online Community, Chris Bishop (@BishopisI). Blog lurkers from last year might remember Chris' blog and its distinct presentation style. We spent a good portion of the podcast getting into the motivations and origins behind his creativity, specifically how his hobbies have evolved into a true passion. He has recently started a new blog, http://type1tidbits.com, that naturally focuses on his living with type 1 diabetes and is worth a few minutes of your time. For the pancreatically gifted, don't worry, there's much more to Chris than this disease and this episode is the perfect piece of evidence to support that. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:03:13

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  Episode 28 - Sigmund Freud

  4/28/2010

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  Duration: 1:01:37

  I finally convinced my good friend Nate Gillard to come on my podcast. He's a grad student at North Texas and is on his way to becoming a pretty big deal. We spend a good portion of our time talking about his program, his work and his potential future. Given our history we also spend some time retelling some stories from the glory days in High School and our time living together at Virginia Tech. We do our best to either keep the inside jokes to a minimum or explain where the sudden laughter is coming from. As it stands, this podcast was also a great opportunity to catch up with Nate since I haven't talked to him in a while. This is a conversation at its most casual form, I hope you enjoy it.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:01:33

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  Episode 27 - Open Sesame

  4/21/2010

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  Duration: 1:11:43

  This week I've called up another member of the DC Cupcake Brigade. Michelle Strah's business card (@cyberslate) says "Manager, Information Systems at General Dynamics Information Technology". While that might seem intense, (and believe me, it is) this means she is in the trenches with government's move toward transparency and open data. Her work deals specifically with Veterans Affairs but the principles we discuss can be applied to the public and private sectors equally. There's a lot of content to get to, but I learned a lot during this recording. Hopefully you will too. Enjoy.PS. Just in case you were wondering: The thoughts and opinions expressed in this presentation are Michelle's alone and are not representative, unless clearly and unequivocally stated, of those of any past, present, or future client or employer.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes, on the Zune Marketplace or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:11:38

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  Episode 26 - National Hockey Night

  4/14/2010

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  Duration: 1:15:26

  I'm trying something new this week - I'm bringing on an honest to goodness friend. Someone I've known for years, in a non-gaming/podcasting/diabetes blogging capacity. I know, weird isn't it? I called up my friend Greg to talk about life, ferrets and lots and lots of Hockey. With the playoffs coming up, there was a lot to get to. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:15:22

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  Episode 25 - Seven Five Seven

  4/7/2010

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  Duration: 1:15:27

  Ladies and Gentlemen, the man known only as The Scarfinger, Mikal Korbin is my guest on Episode 25. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics including some serious - like how Michael Vick is viewed inside and outside of Newport News. Some topics are significantly more lighthearted - like the rise of the "Scarcasm Empire". Other topics get really personal - like our different ways of dealing with diabetes. And somehow we even manage a Lost reference. Believe me, this short summary doesn't begin to describe the places this podcast goes, you'll just have to sit back and experience it for yourself. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:15:24

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  Episode 24 - About PAX

  3/31/2010

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  Duration: 1:12:52

  I just got back from the Penny Arcade Expo in Boston this weekend. As a result, there's really only one thing worth talking about. I decided to bring on someone who has already had previous experience with the level of awesome that is PAX, Addam Kearney from Talking About Games. We get into his evolution as a writer for Talking About Games, the eternal struggle between Wolverines and Buckeyes and the paranoia of the Census. But ultimately our discussion revolves around PAX. We trade stories and experiences from our time spent in Boston and Seattle respectively. There's a lot of geek to go around on this one. Enjoy..   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:21:48

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  Episode 23 - Roll Tide

  3/24/2010

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  Duration: 51:42

  This week I'm joined by cupcake savant, Dana Lewis to talk about Diet Coke, Cupcakes (of course), Alabama football, and of course the power of social media. She has found a way to leverage twitter into a weekly forum to discuss the prospects, impacts and importance of social media in health care. Who knew that 140 characters at a time could be so meaningful. Come for the #hcsm, but stay for the gluten free cupcakes. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 51:39

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  Episode 22 - Ask Manny

  3/17/2010

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  Duration: 1:06:31

  I've been told that I am one of the busiest people in podcasting. As busy as I am at times, I can't hold a candle to Manny Hernandez, founder of TuDiabetes.org and EstuDiabetes.org. Members of the Diabetes Online Community know who Manny is and more importantly how hard he works each day to strengthen the community. Along with TuDiabetes he is hard at work with his Non-Profit Organization, the Diabetes Hands Foundation. Our discussion focuses primarily on the community and his various projects. As you will hear, he is a very busy person. Enjoy.TuDiabetes can be found at http://tudiabetes.org. And the Diabetes Hands Foundation is located at http://diabeteshandsfoundation.org..   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:06:28

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  Episode 21 - The Mallet Tour

  3/10/2010

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  Duration: 1:20:14

  I'm not particularly fond of the term "Internet Famous" but if ever there were a person to qualify within the few communities I participate in, Marc Washington is Internet Famous. Also known as Phoenix410, Marc is a co-host of the Post Game Report (of which I also co-host) and has generated an enthusiastic following with his personality. This episode features a rare look at the Man behind the Mallet as we discuss the Talking About Games community, his unique approach to podcasting, Beyonce and much more. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:20:10

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  Episode 20 - One Lump or Two

  3/3/2010

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  Duration: 1:06:56

  This week I've found an International Phenomenon to join me for a lively discussion. Haidee Merritt is an author, an illustrator, a publisher and she also has Type 1 Diabetes. This episode features discussion on those topics and much more including her newfound love of lamp shades, our impressions (not too positive) of the current season of 24 and shipping costs to Australia and Japan.Check out Haidee's website - www.haideemerritt.com - for information about her book, blog and her adventures on Etsy. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:06:52

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  Episode 19 - Swear To Me

  2/24/2010

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  Duration: 1:08:17

  This week I'm making my second pit stop in The Gamers Garage and welcoming Rob Workman on to my podcast. Also known as theDCD, he has been a video game journalist for years, contributing to a number of notable websites. Our conversation is pretty heavy on the video games but Rob provides a lot of great anecdotes that anyone can appreciate. There's lots to get to this week, so we better not delay. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:08:14

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  Episode 18 - Exclusive!

  2/17/2010

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  Duration: 1:03:21

  Unofficially dubbed the hardest working man in independent podcasting, I am joined this week by Danny Pena from GamertagRadio.com. You might know him as Godfree, the man with a video game podcast over 5 years old. We spend a good portion of this episode talking about Gamertag Radio, its origins, and the unique blend of hip-hop culture that his podcast brings to podcasting. We also highlight Gamertag Radio's prized possession, Community Vibes. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:03:17

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  Episode 17 - The Lambeau Leap

  2/10/2010

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  Duration: 1:11:37

  One of the working titles for this week's episode of Just Talking was 'The Art of the Podcast'. Joining me for an hour of fun is Josh, also known as Crash from The Gamers Garage. He has been involved in podcasting for over 3 years. Simply put, he knows his stuff. We get into the ins and outs of podcasting for a majority of this episode. Topics included: what makes a good podcast, the joys of a diverse podcasting team, how to distinguish yourself from competition, and what other podcasting itches he would like to scratch. We also find time to talk about competitive gaming, Community Vibes and the pain and joy of seeing Brett Favre in a Vikings uniform. I hope you enjoy this one.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:11:33

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  Episode 16 - Just Talkingship

  2/3/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:29

  Ahoy Matey! Joining me this week is Aaron Wise, also known as Jitterbug from the Talkingship Podcast. On his podcast, he and his best friend discuss beer, movies, video games, and pretty much whatever else they want. Naturally that provides the same direction for Episode 16. We cover his podcast's origins, living in Colorado, and what is wrong with the Chicago Bears. We also discuss his newest podcast, Healthtippers. There's a lot to get to this week, so let's get to it. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:05:25

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  Episode 15 - Better Than Sliced Bread

  1/27/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:17

  Jay Van Beveren is living the American Dream 2.0. You might remember him from his stint on a podcast called 'Uncle Gamer Radio' or his current participation in 'Remember When'. Now his business card now reads "Project Manager, Promethium Marketing." Our discussion covers the success of 'Remember When', how his perspectives on the industry have changed with his current job and he offers up some details on latest pride of Promethium Marketing - Tweet Defense. Because Jay wouldn't have it any other way, there are plenty of tangents in this episode. I hope you can keep up with us. Enjoy.Tweet Defense is coming soon to the iTunes App Store, check it out here - http://www.tweetdefense.com/   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:05:14

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  Episode 14 - THE Editor in Chief

  1/20/2010

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  Duration: 1:15:13

  In an attempt to make up for the tardiness of my most recent editorial I asked my fake boss, Editor in Chief of Talking About Games Larry Marcum to come on my podcast this week. Larry and I talk about the transition to his current role on the site, the difference between an opinion and an opinion worth reading or hearing and what it was like to rub elbows with the heavy hitters of the Video Game industry. Also, Larry is a little obsessed with baseball. Once revealed, that topic required further investigation.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:15:09

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  Episode 13 - Buzzword Bingo

  1/13/2010

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  Duration: 1:14:29

  B-19. This week I'm getting my "Gov 2.0" on with some help from David Hale (@lostonroute66). He is a project manager and social media strategist for the National Library of Medicine which means we will be breaking out a lot of buzzwords and acronyms as we discuss how the US Government is starting to leverage social media including the pros and cons of using these various technologies. Other topics include South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW), the Semantic Web, something called "High Speed Highway Halo", and finding the perfect cupcake in Washington D.C.   And just to be clear, the thoughts and comments expressed by David on this podcast do not reflect that of the Department of Health and Human Services or any other government agency. After all, we're Just Talking.    Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:14:25

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  Episode 12 - Furiously Gaming

  1/6/2010

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  Duration: 1:05:49

  If you enjoy listening to video game podcasts, I hope that you are aware of Furious Gamer Radio. If you are not, I have a treat for you - Lorin, Overlord of http://www.furiousgamer.com and the Furious Gamer Radio application on the iTunes App Store. We get in to the origin of Furious Gamer, the pain and joy of managing the service, getting an application approved for the iTunes App Store, and possible future endeavors for Furious Gamer. We also sprinkle in some analysis of the lineup of medically based television shows to add some flair to this episode. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:21:12

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  Episode 11 - Get to the Choppa

  12/30/2009

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  Duration: 1:21:16

  This week I'm joined by The Man, The Myth, The Laugh - JVB. He has been involved in podcasting for over 4 years, making him equal parts ancient and wise sage. When he speaks, you listen. Naturally the majority of our conversation revolves around various aspects of podcasting - from starting a podcast to real life applications of the skills learned through podcasting. We also offer a brief analysis of the current state of rap music and naturally, we talk about his infamous laugh. If you listen closely, a certain Governor of California also makes an appearance too. Enjoy.   Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com   Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service.   Run Time - 1:21:12

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  Episode 10 - Lady Liberty

  12/23/2009

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  Duration: 1:06:35

  The year might be coming to an end, but Just Talking is just getting started. This week I'm joined by Diabetes Blogging Veteran Allison Blass. She has been blogging in some form for nearly 5 years, naturally there's a lot to talk about there. We also get into her big-time move to the Big Apple and what life is like living in New York. There's also mention of a list of 101 things to do in 1001 days, writing a book about High School and the fact that yes, there is an App for That. Check out her blog at http://lemonade-life.com Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service. Run Time - 1:06:32

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  Episode 9 - Call to the Bullpen

  12/16/2009

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  Duration: 1:00:52

  Nobody said organizing would be this complicated. Luckily I had someone I could call up in the bottom of the ninth to bail me out. This week I'm joined by the host of Talking About Gamers, Robbiejo. Clearly a podcast with two people that love to talk, especially about video games is destined for greatness. Our talk covers a wide range of topics - college football, Michael Bay, Finding Nemo, life as a podcaster and of course, life as a gamer. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service. Run Time - 1:00:48

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  Episode 8 - Community Service

  12/9/2009

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  Duration: 1:06:40

  I've met a lot of cool people in my short time podcasting on the Post Game Report. The Talking About Games community is a fantastic group of people, be it marathon sessions of Modern Warfare 2 or feedback on how we conduct ourselves on the podcast, the community makes that site go. This week I am joined by a member of Talking About Games - Jimmy Harrison aka AceBlack. Our conversation ranges from the evolution of our Gamertags, contemplating television with a 600Hz refresh rate , a comparison of Boxing to UFC and much, much more. If you have any questions, comments, queries or concerns send them to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Feel free to subscribe to Just Talking on iTunes or add the RSS feed to your preferred bookmarking service. Run Time - 1:06:36

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  Episode 7 - Proud Mary

  12/2/2009

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  Duration: 1:41:15

  I'm going back to my relatively short podcasting roots this week. Alfred, or GHR_Maverick as he is known throughout the rest of the Internet joins me for a lengthy and thoughtful episode. We talk about his website, GamerHusbands.com and all that is involved with organizing a community and a podcast week after week. We talk about living with Diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2. And we even talk about Twilight. Honestly there isn't enough space to describe all that we cover, you'll just have to listen and enjoy.   If you have any feedback for me, send your comments, questions and other insight to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:41:09

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  Episode 6 - Welcome to Jurassic Park

  11/25/2009

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  Duration: 1:01:57

  With American Diabetes Month coming to and end, I'm joined this week by Lee Ann Thill (@leeannthill). She has a blog called The Butter Compartment which is pretty sweet. She likes reptiles, also sweet. She is all about Art Therapy, which is Really Sweet. However she is also an Eagles fan...we'll let that one slide for now. Along with those topics we also get into a potential salary cap for the MLB and the power of a firm handshake. We cover a lot in this one, enjoy.   If you have any feedback for me, send your comments, questions and other insight to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:01:51

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  Episode 5 - Extreme Makeover

  11/18/2009

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  Duration: 1:07:58

  There were a bunch of knowns going into a podcast with Tabatha (@tabulous). I knew we would talk about her personal blog, her home remodeling blog, her affection for fuzzy skulls, and her many pets. What I didn't plan on talking about is something you will have to experience to believe. It's worth it, trust me.   If you have any feedback for me, send your comments, questions and other insight to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:07:53

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  Episode 4 - SUMthing Like Voltron

  11/11/2009

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  Duration: 1:02:52

  Continuing American Diabetes Month, this week I'm joined by Kerri Sparling. She writes a blog called Six Until Me at http://sixuntilme.com and loves her cats. Personally, I consider Kerri to be a super-mega-huge inspiration behind all of my doings on the Internet. Join us for the next hour as we talk about different facets of the blogging lifestyle, wearing a pump on the Red Carpet, the 25-letter alphabet native to the Boston Area and elaborate on the Your Diabetes May Vary slogan.   If you have any comments, questions, or general feedback send them to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:02:46

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  Episode 3 - It Is What It Is

  11/4/2009

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  Duration: 1:00:32

  November, while wonderful for its turkey splendor also is home to American Diabetes Month. To celebrate, I'm bringing on a different member of the Diabetes Online Community each week. First up is Crystal. She runs a blog (Randomly CapitalizeD) and is all over twitter (@CALpumper) and although she wont admit it, is kind of a big deal in the Diabetes Online Community. Join us for a talk about J.J. Abrams, Photoshop, Classic Cars and much, much more. If you have any questions, comments or thoughtful insight send them to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:00:26

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  Episode 2 - All You Can Be

  10/28/2009

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  Duration: 1:16:31

  This week I am joined by another veteran of the Talking About Games Community, Luis. You might know him as SoldierX25. Our conversation shifts from life as a gamer, to life as a parent, to life as a (real) soldier, to life as a diabetic, and to life as a Lost fanatic. Major Lost Spoilers from 58:30 to 1:14:15. Don't worry, I put in an audio cue in case you aren't paying attention. If you have any questions, comments or general feedback send it to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:16:26

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  Episode 1 - Like a Ninja

  10/22/2009

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  Duration: 1:04:25

  With The Pilot behind me, it's time to get this show on the road. Joining me on the unofficial official first episode of Just Talking is George. Some might know him as @ninjabetic. While he wont admit it, he's kind of a big deal in the Diabetes Online Community. I was honored to have him on to talk about life as a blogger/writer, living in LA, becoming a musician, the highs and lows of rap music, the origin of the iconic sombero and a bunch of other side stories. Check out George's Blog - http://www.thebadblog.com Check out the Just Talking Blog - http://justtalkingpodcast.com If you have any feedback, comments or suggestions send them to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:04:19

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  Episode 0 - The Pilot

  10/14/2009

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  Duration: 1:17:18

  Admittedly, I'm afraid to call this Episode 1. So I'll go with The Pilot. Hopefully I get picked up for a full season. Joining me on this, my maiden voyage, is Parris. You might recognize him from Talking About Games, and noteworthy podcasts such as UncleGamer Radio and Remember When. PS. MAJOR Lost Spoilers (50-1:05) on this one... If you have any comments, be it positive or negative, I would love to read what you have to say. Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com Be sure to check out the blog - http://justtalkingpodcast.com Run Time - 1:17:13