Just Talking Podcast

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.