Just Talking Podcast

Just Talking Podcast http://justtalkingpodcast.com A free-flowing conversation with purpose. There's no pressure, we're Just Talking Tue, 14 May 2013 17:53:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://1.gravatar.com/blavatar/90d26a99a5e0ebc5e7c7f9e66ec35c9c?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png Just Talking Podcast http://justtalkingpodcast.com Iron Galaxy Studios http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/05/14/iron-galaxy-studios/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/05/14/iron-galaxy-studios/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:52:55 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1080 Dive Kick. Listen Now.]]> Dave Lang, CEO of Iron Galaxy Studios, is on the podcast this week. We cover Dave’s extensive resume in the video game industry including his early work as a developer and transition from coding to management. Dave discusses the origins of Iron Galaxy Studios and the benefits of working in a supporting role in game development, developing the reputation of Iron Galaxy Studios, and Dive Kick and its reception within the Fighting Game Community. There’s also talk about the “next generation” of video game consoles and something called the “Lang Zone”. But I won’t spoil that here. Enjoy.

You can keep up with Dave on Twitter at @JosephJBroni and

Run Time – 1:02:14

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Tagged: dave lang, dive kick, fighting game community, gaming, Giant Bomb, iron galaxy studios, Just Talking, podcast, video games

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/05/14/iron-galaxy-studios/feed/ 0 RED_ICON Chris My Brother, My Brother, and Me http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/05/07/my-brother-my-brother-and-me/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/05/07/my-brother-my-brother-and-me/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 17:06:46 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1077 Listen Now.]]> Justin McElroy, Managing Editor at Polygon and co-host of My Brother, My Brother, and Me is my guest this week. We cover Justin’s journalism background and discuss his 15 years of freelance work for various video game sites and publications. Justin also talks about his time at Joystiq, his role at Polygon, the benefits of working with remote staff, and the Skyrim “controversy” from a few years ago. We also cover his podcast, “My Brother, My Brother, and Me” and why recording that podcast has strengthened his relationship with his family. Enjoy.

You can keep up with Justin on Twitter at @JustinMcElroy and polygon.com.

And be sure to check out My Brother, My Brother, and Me at mbmbam.com.

Run Time – 1:02:50

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Tagged: gaming, joystiq, Just Talking, justin mcelroy, mbmbam, my brother my brother and me, podcast, polygon, skyrim, Social Media, video games

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/05/07/my-brother-my-brother-and-me/feed/ 0 RED_ICON Chris Literary Death Match http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/30/literary-death-match/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/30/literary-death-match/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:53:24 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1075 Listen Now.]]> Todd Zuniga, creator of Literary Death Match is my guest this week. We discuss the origins of 1UP’s Sports Anomaly Podcast, why the podcast featured so much yelling, and the difficulties that came with recording a podcast when every co-host wasn’t in the same room. Todd also talks about Opium Magazine and why money changed everything with how the magazine was produced and perceived. Finally, I learn all about the Literary Death Match, and how Todd has turned this idea into an international phenomenon. Enjoy.

You can keep up with Todd on Twitter at @atzuniga and you can learn more about Literary Death Match at literarydeathmatch.com.

Run Time – 58:43

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Tagged: Just Talking, literary death match, opium magazine, podcast, the sports anomaly, todd zuniga

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/30/literary-death-match/feed/ 0 GREEN_ICON Chris Patients to People http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/23/patients-to-people/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/23/patients-to-people/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:07:06 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1073 Listen Now.]]> Nick Dawson, Chief Experience Officer for Frontier Health Consulting is my guest this week talking about the evolution of healthcare. We dig into Nick’s background and how a chance internship eventually defined his career path. Nick share’s his perspective on how technology has impacted and improved healthcare, the growth, adoption, and influence of social media on healthcare. And we talk about the rise of the fabled “ePatient” and what that means for future generations. Enjoy.

You can keep up with Nick on Twitter at @NickDawson and nickdawson.net.

Also, you can watch the Medicine X Google Hangout referenced at medicinex.stanford.edu.

Run Time – 56:55

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Tagged: health care, health care social media, innovation, Just Talking, medicine x, nick dawson, podcast, technology

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/23/patients-to-people/feed/ 0 PURPLE_ICON Chris Team Spooky http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/16/team-spooky/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/16/team-spooky/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:01:37 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1070 Listen Now.]]> Victor Fontanez, President of broadcasting and consulting firm Team Sp00ky is on the podcast this week to introduce me to the Fighting Game Community. We discuss his early endeavors in the world of streaming video games, the gradual expansion of his operations to forming Team Sp00ky, is involvement in the past two Evolution Tournaments and the logistics involved in operating a successful stream. We also discuss the dedication required to play these types of games at a high level and the role of the community in providing constructive criticism and feedback in a new game launch. Finally, we touch on the growing pains of the Fighting Game Community in the coming years. Enjoy.

You can keep up with Victor and the rest of Team Sp00ky on Twitter at

@TeamSpooky
twitch.tv/teamsp00ky
and youtube.com/teamspooky

Run Time – 59:49

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Tagged: fighting game community, gaming, Just Talking, podcast, team spooky, ultimate marvel vs. capcom 3, video games

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/16/team-spooky/feed/ 0 RED_ICON Chris About Asthmapolis http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/09/about-asthmapolis/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/09/about-asthmapolis/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:16:50 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1067 Listen Now.]]> Justine Marcus, Community Manager and Research Associate at Asthmapolis is on the podcast this week. We discuss Justine’s background and how her college experiences made Asthmapolis the perfect fit for what she is passionate about. We also discuss the origins and impact of Asthmapolis, from the patient, doctor, and provider perspective. And, Justine breaks down the proper pronunciation of Asthmapolis – consider it a public service announcement. Enjoy.

Justine manages the Asthmapolis Twitter account at @asthmapolis.

You can learn more about Asthmapolis at asmapolis.com.

Run Time – 58:28

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Tagged: asthma, asthmapolis, health care, Just Talking, justine marcus, medicine x, podcast

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/09/about-asthmapolis/feed/ 0 PURPLE_ICON Chris About Tumblr http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/02/about-tumblr/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/02/about-tumblr/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:49:16 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1062 Listen Now.]]> Mark Coatney, Director and Media Evangelist at Tumblr is on the podcast this week. We cover Mark’s career at Time and Newsweek including his unique opportunity for experimentation in the online space and how a simple typo landed his first job as Time Magazine. Mark also discusses his role at Tumblr, the popularity of the animated .gif, Tumblr’s worldwide growth – particularly in Brazil, and the future of social media and Tumblr’s role in that future. Enjoy.

Follow Mark on Twitter at @mcoatney and markcoatney.com.

And learn more about Tumblr at tumblr.com.

Run Time – 1:04:34

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Tagged: Just Talking, mark coatney, newsweek, podcast, Social Media, time magazine, tumblr

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/04/02/about-tumblr/feed/ 0 YELLOW_ICON Chris About NationBuilder http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/26/about-nationbuilder/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/26/about-nationbuilder/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:40:39 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1059 Listen Now.]]> This week I’m joined by Adriel Hampton, Vice President of Community at NationBuilder. Our conversation is social media-heavy, but largely focused on the relationship between social media and government. We discuss Adriel’s decision to announce his Congressional campaign on Twitter and how social media use in and by government officials has evolved over the past four years. We also cover NationBuilder and how it can be utilized by a wide range of campaigns, candidates, and advocates looking to make a difference. Enjoy.

Follow Adriel on Twitter at @adrielhampton and wiredtoshare.com.

And learn more about NationBuilder at nationbuilder.com.

Run Time – 32:32

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Tagged: adriel hampton, gov 2.0 radio, government, Just Talking, nationbuilder, podcast, Social Media

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/26/about-nationbuilder/feed/ 0 GREEN_ICON Chris About Robotoki http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/19/about-robotoki/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/19/about-robotoki/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:42:03 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1057 Listen Now.]]> This week I’m joined by Robert Bowling, President and Creative Strategist of Robotoki and former Creative Strategist at Infinity Ward. We spend the hour talking about his life before the video game industry, his work at Infinity Ward including how his roles and responsibilities grew and expanded year after year. Robert also opens up about his time after leaving Infinity Ward and why starting his own studio was the only choice that made sense for him. Finally we talk about Robotoki, what it means to run an independent development studio, and the importance of fostering creativity in multiple projects. Enjoy.

Follow Robert on Twitter at @fourzerotwo.

And keep up with the latest from Robotoki at robotoki.com and their latest Kickstarter campaign adventuresofdash.com.

Run Time – 1:01:13

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Tagged: adventures of dash, call of duty, fourzerotwo, gaming, human element, infinity ward, Just Talking, kickstarter, modern warfare, podcast, robert bowling, robotoki, video games

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/19/about-robotoki/feed/ 0 RED_ICON Chris Drive to Stop Diabetes http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/12/drive-to-stop-diabetes/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/12/drive-to-stop-diabetes/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:30:00 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1054 Listen Now.]]> At 17, Ryan Reed was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At 19, Ryan signed with Roush Fenway to drive the No. 16 Ford in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. Ryan and I spend an hour discussing all aspects of professional racing including the physical requirements, the mental preparation, and the exhilaration of driving at those speeds. We also cover Ryan’s diabetes diagnosis and how he manages his blood glucose while racing. Finally, Ryan opens up about the Drive to Stop Diabetes campaign and the incredible advocacy opportunities that have come, and will come his way. Enjoy.

Follow Ryan on Twitter at @driverRyanReed and drivetostopdiabetes.org.

Run Time – 57:15

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Tagged: advocacy, American Diabetes Association, community, Diabetes, Just Talking, nascar, nationwide series, podcast, ryan reed

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/12/drive-to-stop-diabetes/feed/ 0 BLUE_ICON Chris The Amazing Race http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/05/the-amazing-race/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/05/the-amazing-race/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:58:55 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1047 Listen Now.]]> Dr. Natalie Strand, winner of Season 17 of the Amazing Race, is on the podcast this week. We discuss her life with diabetes and how her diagnosis didn’t slow her down. To that point, we cover her journey to and through The Amazing Race including the proper bolus amount for boiled sheep’s brain, conquering a fear of heights, and the advocacy opportunities that came from her victory. Nat also talks about her decision to become a doctor and how her life with diabetes helps relate to some of her patients. Enjoy.

Follow Natalie on Twitter at @DrNatStrand and her Facebook Page.

Run Time – 29:50

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Tagged: amazing race, cbs, community support, Diabetes, Just Talking, nat strand, podcast

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/03/05/the-amazing-race/feed/ 0 BLUE_ICON Chris About thatgamecompany http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/26/about-thatgamecompany/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/26/about-thatgamecompany/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:58:34 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1042 Listen Now.]]> Kellee Santiago, former President of thatgamecompay and founding partner of Indie Fund is on the podcast this week. We discuss Kellee’s education at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts and how a class she took her freshman year laid the foundation for her career in video game development. Kellee also talks about the creative inspirations and motivations behind each of the games developed by thatgamecompany. We also get to the whole “games are art” conversation, starting with her TED Talk. Finally, Kellee talks about the origins of Indie Fund and how a 3-year experiment has evolved into an indefinite opportunity for independent developers. Enjoy.

Follow Kellee on Twitter at @KelleeSan and keep up with the latest from Indie Fund at indie-fund.com.

Update (2/28): Kellee mentions an announcement that she couldn’t comment on in the podcast, but now it’s official – she’s joining OUYA as Head of Developer Relations.

Run Time – 1:00:54

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Tagged: Antichamber, flOw, flower, gaming, indie fund, journey, Just Talking, kellee santiago, playstation, playstation 3, playstation network, podcast, thatgamecompany, video games

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/26/about-thatgamecompany/feed/ 0 RED_ICON Chris Afternoon Napper http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/19/afternoon-napper/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/19/afternoon-napper/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:59:54 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1036 Listen now.]]> I’m joined this week by Sarah, the Afternoon Napper – as she calls herself. Our conversation revolves around her life with fibromuscular dysplasia, her lengthy diagnosis story, what it means to live with a rare disease, and how she’s been able to leverage social media to form a community around a disease that impacts a small number of people in the country. We also talk about Sarah’s dual identities (online) and how these identities are merging. Finally, we discuss Rare Disease Day and the importance of awareness before action. Enjoy.

Follow Sarah on Twitter at @AfternoonNapper and keep up with her many endeavors at:

Run Time – 1:01:12

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Tagged: fibromuscular dysplasia, fmd, Just Talking, medicine x, podcast, rare disease day

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/19/afternoon-napper/feed/ 3 GREEN_ICON Chris Not My Cell http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/12/not-my-cell/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/12/not-my-cell/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:51:02 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1033 Listen now.]]> I’m joined by Brian Quinn this week to talk about shoes with crazy colors, ultimate frisbee, living with diabetes and, for most of the podcast, life as a priest. I didn’t anticipate the Pope announcing his retirement prior to our recording, but we touch on that, the thought process behind Brian’s decision to become a priest, the similarities between going to a seminary and a more traditional college, and the surprising moments of humor that can be found while he’s working. Enjoy.

Follow Brian on Twitter at @notmycell, and notmycellphone.com.

Run Time – 48:58

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Tagged: brian quinn, catholic, community, Diabetes, Just Talking, podcast, pope, priest, religion, support

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/12/not-my-cell/feed/ 0 BLUE_ICON Chris Revisiting with Patrick Klepek http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/07/revisiting-with-patrick-klepek/ http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/07/revisiting-with-patrick-klepek/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:47:33 +0000 Christopher http://justtalkingpodcast.com/?p=1031 Giant Bomb. Listen Now.]]> Continuing the conversation with Patrick Klepek, News Editor for Giant Bomb, we discuss the future of the Chicago Bears, Molyjam 2012 (and 2013?), married life, the passing of his father, and The Evil Dead remake. Most of our conversation, naturally, revolves around Giant Bomb including how Patrick interacts with the community, how constructive criticism has improved his work, how he deals with less-than-constructive criticism, and finally we discuss the upcoming and highly anticipated announcements about the next generation of console gaming. Enjoy.

Follow Patrick on Twitter at @patrickklepek, on his Q&A Tumblr at patrickhatesformspring.tumblr.com and giantbomb.com.

Run Time – 55:59

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Tagged: chicago bears, community, Giant Bomb, Just Talking, Patrick Klepek, podcast, revisit, video games

]]> http://justtalkingpodcast.com/2013/02/07/revisiting-with-patrick-klepek/feed/ 0 RED_ICON Chris