Quinn Nystrom has led an eventful life. In 2002, she was selected as the National Youth Advocate for the American Diabetes Association. About a year ago she quit her job to speak about and advocate for diabetes awareness as a full time job - we get into the scary reality of both quitting a job and starting fresh. And this week she was my guest on Episode 119. Along with the diabetes advocacy talk we spend some time talking about diabetes on television, accents and woodwick candles. That last one was a surprise on multiple fronts but it was a great conversation. Enjoy.

Keep up with the latest in Quinn's world on her website at quinnnystrom.com and on Twitter @QuinnNystrom<.a>.

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I had grand plans for Episode 118 featuring publicist Consetta Parker. I planned on talking about her career in PR, her motivations behind starting her own PR agency, Parker Publicity and hoped to get to Rancho Obi-Wan and the work done there. Instead we spent most of the podcast talking about the impact of Star Wars on her life and the lives of a generation of creative minds. Sure, we covered all those other topics (quite thoroughly too), but when you hear how passionately Consetta feels about the impact Star Wars had on her life, you'll know I made the right decision in how the conversation evolved. Enjoy.

Check out Consetta's work at Parker Publicity and be sure to see what Rancho Obi-Wan is all about too. If you're a fan of Star Wars, this place needs to be on your bucket list.

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Continuing the conversation with Marvel Comics, this week I'm joined by Marvel.com's Social Media Coordinator, Janna O'Shea. Naturally our conversation is social media heavy, covering Janna's and Marvel's approach to Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus and more. We also discuss why Frank Castle is the man, why beards demand respect and why movie trailers are a disservice to the movie they are supposed to promote. Enjoy.

Follow Janna on Twitter @dreamyeyed and of course, @Marvel for the latest from the house that Stan built.

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2012 starts in Alabama as Holly Ramey, her husband Trey and Dayle join in a conversation at the Ramey dinner table. The conversation starts with the new guest, Trey, the future of optics in the workplace and his fascination with hatchets. Later on the podcast opens up to everyone at the table as we discuss Holly's pregnancy, the Auburn/Alabama rivalry and tornadoes. It was a pleasure getting to see Holly and Trey again and a privilege to record in their home. This is a good one. Enjoy.

Be sure to keep up with Holly's blog at arnoldandme.blogspot.com.

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Presenting the last podcast of 2011. Episode 115 features my sister Jeanette. Recorded on Christmas day, we talk about life with me as a big brother, Undergraduate adventures at the College of William and Mary, Graduate adventures at the University of Maryland, PhD programs and the biggest challenges facing minority students. Jeanette is one of those most passionate and driven people I know and it was an honor to haveher on my podcast. Enjoy.

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With the NBA season starting in just a few days (from this podcast's publish date) it only makes sense to focus on basketball for Episode 114. Truth About It founder Kyle Weidie joins me for the next fifty minutes to talk about life in the nation's capital, operating within ESPN's TrueHoop network, the Washington Wizards, the upcoming NBA season and much more. Enjoy.

Be sure to check Kyle's work at www.truthaboutit.net and follow Kyle on Twitter at @Truth_About_It.

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The Marvel talk continues on Episode 113 with Marvel.com Associate Editor Ben Morse. We chart Ben's journey to Stan Lee's Empire, the work he does at Marvel, the wealth of content available and why now is as good of a time as any to start reading comics. There's also a philosophical question posed somewhere in the middle of this episode: Who would win in a fight - Wolverine or Batman? There is plenty of content to get to in this one. Enjoy.

As always, Marvel.com is your primary destination for all things Marvel, including the This Week in Marvel podcast. Be sure to follow Ben on Twitter at @BenJMorse.

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Continuing the conversation with Parris Lilly. We talk about UncleGamer Radio, Parris' journey with Talking About Games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how Breaking Bad compares to The Wire. Enjoy.

Follow Parris on Twitter @vicious696.

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It seems like everywhere you look you can find a comic book character in one form or another. Be it movies, action figures or actual comics, characters like Spider-Man and the X-Men are everywhere. It's with that acknowledgement of Marvel's omnipresence that I welcome Marvel.com's Editorial Director, Ryan Penagos for Episode 112. Also known as Agent M, we talk about his journey to Marvel, his contributions to some of the most famous comic book characters and the evolution and impact of social media on his work. This being a podcast, it's only appropriate that we also get into the new Marvel podcast. Enjoy.

Naturally, Marvel.com is your primary destination for all things Marvel, including the This Week in Marvel podcast. Be sure to follow Ryan on Twitter at @Agent_M.

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Finishing up American Diabetes Month, Chuck Eichten joins me for Episode 111. A recent author, person with diabetes and employee of Nike - clearly there's lots to talk about. On the Nike front we talk about what his work generally involves and some of the athletes he's met. On the diabetes front, being diagnosed in 1975 he has a unique perspective of experiencing the evolution of diabetes technology. Most of the conversation is about his book - including the initial motivations, the process, the completed product and the initial reception. Enjoy.

You can get more information about his book, The Book of Better at http://bookofbetter.com.

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