Just Talking Podcast

Elisa Camahort Page, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of BlogHer is on the podcast this week. We talk about BlogHer's humble beginnings including the coffee shop meeting that started it all. Elisa discusses the complexities of coordinating an appearance by President Obama, while he was on the campaign trail. There's also talk about the future of BlogHer, the growing number of men in the BlogHer community, and the increasing demands of convention center wi-fi. Enjoy. Follow Elisa on Twitter at @ElisaC. And check out everything BlogHer has to offer at blogher.com. Run Time - 36:51 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Jeremy Dunham, Manager for Community and Narrative at U4ia Games is on the podcast this week. We discuss his lengthy career at IGN including his journey from freelance work to Managing Editor of IGN's Editorial and the type of personality required to do that job well. He also discusses his move to Zipper Interactive and the joy of seeing ideas transformed into gameplay. Jeremy elaborates on his current role at U4ia Games including the many, many hats he wears on the clock. There's a little conversation about his diagnosis and public disclosure of thyroid cancer and I couldn't let the podcast end without talking about boxing, MMA and why the sweet science isn't necessarily on the ropes (as many may think). Enjoy. Follow Jeremy on Twitter at @DunhamSmash. Be sure to check out all that Offensive Combat has to offer at offensivecombat.com. Run Time - 1:12:31 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Dr. Larry Chu, Executive Director of Stanford Medicine X and Associate Professor of Anesthesia at Stanford University's School of Medicine is on the podcast this week talking all about the inner workings of Medicine X. We discuss the initial motivations for designing Medicine X, including the other conferences that served as an inspiration and blueprint for what Dr. Chu hoped to achieve. We also cover lessons learned and briefly tease what 2013 has in store. The conversation finishes up with a brief chat about Dr. Chu's life as a doctor and we talk about the most realistic television show revolving around the practice of medicine. Enjoy. Follow Dr. Chu on Twitter at @LarryChu. You can learn more about Medicine X at medicinex.stanford.edu/. Run Time - 59:30 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Sonny Vu, co-founder and CEO of Misfit Wearables is on the podcast this week talking about his work with AgaMatrix and the development of the iBGStar, the future of mHealth and his latest venture with Misfit Wearables: the Shine. We cover the creative inspirations behind the Shine, its success on Indiegogo, and we discuss some broader principles for designing wearable technology. Enjoy. Follow Sonny on Twitter at @SonnyVu. You can learn more about Misfit Wearables and the Shine at misfitwearables.com. Run Time - 30:37 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Chris Melissinos, Curator and Author of The Art of Video Games is on the podcast this week to discuss his role as Chief Evangelist and Chief Gaming Officer at Sun Microsystems, his book 'The Art of Video Games', and the Smithsonian Exhibit that is currently touring the country. With respect to the exhibit we cover the selection process for the systems and games featured, the feedback and reception from the gaming community and mainstream media, and the significance of video games in each of our lives. I was fortunate enough to see the exhibit before its time in Washington, D.C. ended, so this conversation was particularly exciting for me. Enjoy. Follow Chris on Twitter at @CMelissinos, check out future locations of 'The Art of Video Games' Exhibit at americanart.si.edu/taovg. And be sure to check out his book, The Art of Video Games: From Pac-Man to Mass Effect. Run Time - 1:06:46 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Russ Pitts, Features Editor for Polygon is on the podcast this week. We talk the path that led him to writing about video games professionally, including his run as Editor in Chief at The Escapist. Naturally we talk about the origins of Polygon including the pressure of launching a new website, the double-edged sword of creative collaboration, reaction to their "Press Reset" documentary, and the constantly evolving technology that powers polygon.com. Finally, and most importantly, we talk about the Take This Project, its mission, and the importance of community when it comes to mental health. Enjoy. Follow Russ on Twitter at @RussPitts and keep up with the latest from the Polygon staff at polygon.com. And for more information about the Take This Project, go to takethisproject.com. Run Time - 1:05:55 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Kepa Auwae from RocketCat Games and PunchQuest developer Paul Pridham are featured this week talking about the in's and out's of iOS development. We discuss the inspiration for the quirks of the game, the critical reaction and success of the game after its release, and the difficulties faced regarding game pacing, and the challenge of getting a game like PunchQuest to turn a profit. This was an insightful look into the intricacies of iOS development. I certainly learned a lot, and I'm sure you will too. Enjoy. Follow Kepa on Twitter at @rocketcatgames. Follow Paul on Twitter at @madgarden. And be sure to check out the latest from the iOS front at rocketcat-games.com, punchquest.com and madgarden.net. Run Time - 58:56 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Sridhar Iyengar, Co-founder and CTO for AgaMatrix, is on the podcast this week talking all about the iBGStar. We discuss all aspects of the iBGStar from early inspiration to initial response and eventual support from Apple. Sridhar also opens up about the FDA and explains why they aren't the necessarily the bag guy when it comes to innovation. There's also some talk about the complexities and incredible potential for mobile health. Enjoy. Follow Sridhar on Twitter at @SridIyengar. And be sure to check out the latest on the iBGStar at agamatrix.com and ibgstar.us. Run Time - 1:08:10 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Alexis Gallisá, Art Director for GiantBomb.com is on the podcast this week. Among the topics covered are his work on Giant Bomb and the effort required to redesign its website, his early motivations for getting interested in web design, and the invaluable feedback of the Giant Bomb community. We also talk about his life with diabetes, explore the phrase "your diabetes may vary", and Alexis opens up about the unique advocacy opportunities that present itself when you decide to eat 60 chicken nuggets in front of a 20,000 person livestream. Enjoy. Follow Alexis on Twitter at @alexisg. And if you're not familiar with giantbomb.com, you should fix that. Now. Run Time - 49:29 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Burt Herman, co-founder of Storify is on this week talking about, naturally, Storify. We cover its origins, unique use cases, and its hopeful impact on the future of online journalism. We also spend some time talking about his early inspirations that led him to journalism, experiences working for the Associated Press, traveling the world, and his time spent embedded with troops in Iraq. Enjoy. Follow Burt on Twitter at @BurtHerman. Learn more about Storify at storify.com. And you can learn more about Hacks/Hackers at hackshackers.com. Run Time - 46:43 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Max Temkin is on the podcast this week talking about the origin, popularity, and expansion of Cards Against Humanity, what it takes to write smart comedy, the power of Humans vs. Zombies, and using lawn furniture to mark your parking spot in a snow storm. That last one was a bit of a surprise, but it's well worth the listen. Enjoy. Follow Max on Twitter at @MaxTemkin. Learn more about Humans vs. Zombies at humansvszombies.org. And you can learn more about Cards Against Humanity at cardsagainsthumanity.com and cardsagainsthumanity.com/gb respectively. Run Time - 1:12:39 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Susannah Fox, Associate Director at Pew Internet & American Life Project, is on the podcast this week. We spend the hour admiring data, the process of developing a study, the value of open data, and we take a glimpse at how deep the rabbit hole of research and analysis can go. Enjoy. Follow Susannah on Twitter at @SusannahFox. And you can keep up with Susannah's findings and musings at pewinternet.org and e-patients.net respectively. Run Time - 1:03:47 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This is a public service announcement from Parris Lilly, wherein he reveals the name of his new podcast, discusses his favorite James Bond, opens up about the gaming industry and puts Boxee in its place. Enjoy. Follow Parris on Twitter at @vicious696. Run Time - 56:14 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This is a public service announcement from Dr. Dana Hardin, medical director and pediatric endocrinologist, at Eli Lilly and Company campus in Indianapolis talking about hypoglycemia alert dogs. Enjoy. For more information about Dr. Hardin's work and hypoglycemia alert dogs, go to icandog.org. Run Time - 31:51 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Sean Bonner, co-founder and global director of Safecast, is on the podcast this week. Safecast is about two things: collecting radiation measurements and sharing that data with anyone who gets curious. We spend the hour talking about Safecast's origins, his work measuring radiation levels in Japan, and Safecast's reception around the world. Enjoy. For more information about Safecast, go to blog.safecast.org and on Twitter at @safecast. You can follow Sean on Twitter at @seanbonner. Run Time - 52:26 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Dave Olson, VP of Community for Hootsuite. You can expect conversation about Hootsuite's origins, Dave's evolving role at Hootsuite, social media best practices, Hootsuite's international expansion and owl obsessions. You can also expect expertly crafted segues, but I won't spoil who had the best transition from one topic to another. Enjoy. For more information about Hootsuite, check out hootsuite.com. You can learn all about HootClub at facebook.com/groups/hootclub or @hootclub. And of course, you can follow Dave on Twitter at @daveohoots. Run Time - 59:50 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This past weekend (September 28-30) I attended Medicine X at Stanford University as a recipient of one of their ePatient Scholarships. The conferenced featured a variety of speakers and topics including technology startups, ePatient perspectives, and innovation opportunities aimed to address the wide range of healthcare issues facing the world. Kim Vlasnik and Cherise Shockley were also award ePatient Scholarships and they were gracious enough to hop on the podcast to reflect on the experience. Enjoy. For more information about Medicine X, go to medicinex.stanford.edu. Follow Kim on Twitter at @txtngmypancreas and textingmypancreas.com. Follow Cherise on Twitter at @SweeterCherise and diabetessocmed.com. Run Time - 42:07 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

This week I'm joined by Nelson Rodriguez, Creative Director for Promethium Marketing. We spend the hour discussing the origins of his podcast 'Achievement Junkie' and the differences in the podcasting landscape since he stopped podcasting. Nelson also explains why he didn't immediately jump at the opportunity to work for Microsoft, his role at Promethium Marketing, and there's even a little chat about the future of the video game industry. This one has it all. Enjoy. Follow Nelson on Twitter at @nelsonrodriguez and keep up with the latest from Promethium Marketing on their website, promethiummarketing.com. Run Time - 57:29 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Nancy Schwartzman, this week's guest, is one of the co-founders of the Circle of 6 App. This app is designed to empower users in situations that could lead to sexual assault to get help from friends, family, or emergency services in their area from a few simple actions on your smartphone. Nancy elaborates on the app's origins, its reception, and possible expansion. After 152 episodes of this podcast, I finally feel that I'm doing some good with this little experiment. If you only listen to one episode of my podcast, this is it. Enjoy. For more information about Circle of 6, visit circleof6app.com Follow Nancy on Twitter at @fancynancynyc and be sure to check out The Line Campaign at http://whereisyourline.org/. Run Time - 32:33 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.

Wendy Rose joins me this week for a proper appearance on the podcast. After chatting with her at Roche's Social Media Summit, I knew I had to get her on so she could tell her story. Prepare for talk about her life as a registered nurse, why being a nurse may not have been the best thing when her daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the value of the diabetes blogs through the eyes of a mother, and the next generation of the diabetes online community. Enjoy. Follow Wendy on Twitter at @MrsCandyHearts and check out her blog at http://candyheartsblog.com/. Run Time - 46:57 Send your feedback to feedback@justtalkingpodcast.com.