I’ve spent a great number of episodes of this podcast talking to members of the Diabetes Online Community. For those of you keeping score, most of these people with or affected by diabetes are dealing with type 1 diabetes. Of course, anyone in the know knows this is only part of the equation. Bob Pedersen, Diabetes Daily blogger, hopeful cooking show entrepreneur, and de-facto library aficionado is my guest for the last podcast of 2010. Bob spends the hour offering a perspective not often featured on my podcast, that of a person living with type 2 diabetes. I greatly appreciated the time spent with Bob, talking about the differences, and more importantly the similarities among those living with diabetes, regardless of type.

On a personal note, I know there is a significant divide among some people when it comes to the various types of diabetes out there. I’m not going to address any attempts at trolling, I just hope you enjoy the episode for what it is, a great conversation between two (sometimes) adults ;)

After all, we’re Just Talking.

Run Time - 1:00:38

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From the Talking About Games community and GameShoe.net, Harrison Milfeld joins me as 2010 approaches its final days. We spend the opening of the podcast naturally talking about video games - the good, the bad, and the portable. After the gaming talk, the rest of the conversation revolves around Harrison's college and career choice. The intricacies of attending one of the most prestigious Journalism schools, overcoming fear and doubt, and the future of the Journalism industry are just a few of the topics discussed. I've been looking forward to having Harrison on my podcast for a while now, hopefully you'll see why. Enjoy.

Run Time - 1:16:26

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As 2010 comes to a close, a traditional conversation held among many gamers is the fabled 'Game of the Year' debate. Naturally, I found a guest for this week of Just Talking that is up to his elbows in video games. Steven Hayward, co-host of the Talking About Gamers podcast, is my guest. Of course we talk about video games, but we also talk about the sad state of Michigan athletics, the circumstances that resulted in launching the same podcast three times, and what motivates Steven to be an exceptional father.

Because we love you, there's also a brief preview of the new Google laptop. Enjoy.

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This week I'm joined by Activision's Social Media Manager, Dan Amrich. You might think that this position is only meant for a corporate mouth piece with no personality; after listening to this podcast, I'm sure you will have a different opinion. We discuss Dan's career at Official Xbox Magazine (OXM), GamePro, and something called the "Bobby Phone"; and that's just the first hour.

Our discussion "concludes" over the topic of culture. Gaming culture, gamer culture, and the culture of the industry and where it could be this time next year.

There's A LOT to get to in this one, but as much as this was a joy to record, it will be a fantastic listen. Enjoy.

Run Time - 1:59:01

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Marking the end of American Diabetes Month, diabetes online community pillar Kelly Kunik joins me for an hour of fun. Diabetes, Glee, steady-cam shots in movies, the differences between North and South Jersey and bedazzled eye patches await you in this fantastic episode. I’m especially grateful to the fabulous members of the diabetes online community that came on my podcast during the month of November. Enjoy.

Check out Kelly's blog at http://diabetesaliciousness.blogspot.com/

Run Time - 57:07

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