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 B. 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 diff...
Nov 09, 2011•52 min
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 wor...
Nov 01, 2011•1 hr 9 min
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 ;) En...
Oct 25, 2011•52 min
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 )....
Oct 19, 2011•55 min
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 vide...
Oct 11, 2011•1 hr 14 min
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 comi...
Oct 04, 2011•1 hr
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 s...
Sep 27, 2011•52 min
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, consid...
Sep 20, 2011•47 min
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 f...
Sep 13, 2011•1 hr 9 min
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...
Sep 06, 2011•1 hr 1 min
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....
Aug 30, 2011•57 min
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 previous...
Aug 23, 2011•49 min
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 put...
Aug 22, 2011•3 min
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 gr...
Aug 16, 2011•1 hr 16 min
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 ...
Aug 09, 2011•1 hr 1 min
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 ...
Aug 02, 2011•49 min
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 podcas...
Jul 26, 2011•58 min
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 discus...
Jul 20, 2011•1 hr 10 min
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...
Jul 12, 2011•46 min
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 ...
Jul 05, 2011•1 hr 1 min
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...
Jun 28, 2011•17 min
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. ...
Jun 21, 2011•1 hr
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 puppi...
Jun 15, 2011•54 min
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 ....
Jun 10, 2011•17 min
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 ...
Jun 08, 2011•54 min
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 -...
May 31, 2011•1 hr 6 min
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 reli...
May 25, 2011•1 hr 3 min
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...
May 18, 2011•55 min
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 ...
May 10, 2011•37 min
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 t...
May 04, 2011•1 hr 7 min
