Just Talking Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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