Just Talking Podcast

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 bookmarkin

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

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