Reality Check With Craig Price

Alan Cerny (@NordlingAICN on Twitter) returns to highlight the 2012 Holiday Movie season with Craig. They talk Cloud Atlas, Lincoln, Skyfall, The Hobbit, Jack Reacher and more! It’s the last podcast of Season 2. Enjoy and see you in 2013! Catch all of Alan's reviews under his pen name Nordling at AintitCoolnews.com

Orangutan Outreach (@redapes on Twitter) Executive Director Richard Zimmerman joins Craig to celebrate Orangutan Caring Week! The two don’t monkey around when the talk about the plight of the orangutans. From the destruction of their habitat to illegal pet trade, orangutans have the chips stacked against them. Thankfully, Orangutan Outreach is there to help. Please donate to this worthy cause by going to http://redapes.org and giving generously.

Laura Wilson (@lovecoachlaura on twitter) talks to a confused and scared Craig about dating. Being married, Craig is lost when it comes to dating in today’s world but thankfully Laura is here to talk smelly feet, Rock/Horror Musicals and online dating. Laura is offering a free dating profile evaluation at her website 

Robert Siciliano (@RobertSiciliano) – cyber security expert and now half-marathoner – joins Craig Price to talk about computer security. The internet is a strange and dangerous place, so Robert and Craig discuss ways to protect your identity online, personal responsibility (something Craig HATES!) and securing your cell phone from wannabe thieves. You may just quit the internet altogether after listening to this and join the Sentinelese (Google them). Robert can be found at his self-named website http://www.RobertSiciliano.com

Steve LaNore (@SteveLanore on twitter) dispels some meteorological myths with Craig. Despite Craig’s disdain for some of the tactics used by TV weathermen, Steve (a working North Texas TV Meteorologist!) talks the truth about Heat Index and Wind Chill, do green skies mean tornadoes and why the forecast can change so rapidly. Steve also talks about his new e-book “Weather Wits and Science Snickers” available on Amazon.com. You can also find Steve's book on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/weatherwits

Mike Dilbeck ( @ResponseAbility on twitter ) joins Craig to discuss Mike’s Response Ability Project. Bystander behavior is very common but Mike and Craig discuss how to breakout of standing by and doing something. Together, they cover issues like racism, cutting, are police and fireman heroes and that’s just the start. You can find out about Mike and the Response Ability Project at http://www.RAProject.org

Greg Kozera joins Craig to discuss his new book “Just the Fracks, Ma'am: The TRUTH about Hydrofracking and the Next Great American Boom”. While this topic has recently become controversial, it’s actually been a process in use for quite a while. Greg answers Craig’s questions on water safety, earthquakes and reminds everyone to not take everything you hear at face value…including modern day documentaries. You can learn more about Greg’s new book at http://justthefracksbook.com/

Arin Reeves (@ArinNReeves on Twitter) educates Craig on Inclusion. The two cover politics, arranged marriages, generational issues as well as Arin’s new book “The Next IQ: The Next Level of Intelligence for the 21st Century Leaders”. Both Arin and Craig will be at the Association of Legal Administrators Region 2 conference in Atlanta this September 28th and 29th. You can find Arin and her book at http://www.thenextIQ.com

Barry Elms calls in to talk negotiations with Craig. Barry explains that negotiation is more than just talk money and explains his 5 elements and 6 strategies to negotiating while Craig tries to understand that not everyone just "pays list or leaves"! See Craig and Barry at the Association of Legal Administrators Region 2 conference in Atlanta on Sept. 27th. Barry can be found on LinkedIn and his own website http://www.BarryElms.com

Aidan Crawford (@AidanCrawford on twitter) joins Craig to discuss marketing books in today's world. Be it on kindle or on a bookshelf at Barnes and Nobles (are they still open??) Aidan offers Craig some tips and ideas on how you can market a book, especially if it's NOT about vampires or spanking. Be it giving it away piece by piece, making videos for YouTube or using LinkedIn groups, there’s something in here for every author. You can find Aidan via his company website http://www.shortcircuitmedia.com.

Brian Walter (@thebrianwalter on twitter…not the other one but @THEBrianWalter) comes to Houston and sits down with Craig to talk about audience engagement. They cover sarcasm, barriers and the odds of surviving! Despite all that it’s actually an engaging positive discussion that any presenter will learn from. You can find more about Brian at his self-titled website http://www.brianwalter.com!

Anastasia Turchetta (@anastasiaRDH on twitter) returns for the podcast’s annual dental health check-up. She explains dental health connections to sleep apnea, migraines, TMJ while also talking to Craig about the size of his airways and different methods of pain management. Look for Anastasia on her Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AnastasiaRDH and her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/AnastasiaRDH for her Wednesday’s Hump Day Happenings!

Stephanie Vance (@advocacyguru on Twitter) visits Craig while at the National Speakers Association convention in Indianapolis and chats about Lobbyists. They talk about Stephanie’s new book “The Influence Game “, what lobbyists actually do and how you can use their tactics (the ethical ones!) to be more influential in your own life. Stephanie can be found at http://www.AdvocacyGuru.com and you can get her new book at http://www.TheInfluenceGame.com

Jessica Pettitt (@jesspettitt on Twitter) returns to enlighten Craig on sexuality and genders with her new project “ I Am Safe Zone ”. She goes over her fantastic training program, understanding ignorance, defining the “gay agenda”, identifying stereotypes and prejudices while Craig tries his best to keep up with big college words like “hetero-normative”. Learn more at http://www.IAmSafeZone.com

Michele Payn-Knoper (@mpaynknoper on twitter) sits down and talks advocacy and agriculture. Craig asks her about those online secret videos that pop-up on the news, animal hormones and how much time and care is put into the animals that live on farms nationwide. Michele can be found at http://www.CauseMatters.com

Melanie Denny (@resumeevolution on twitter) calls in and talks creating a better resume with Craig. Craig points how stupid having an objective is on a resume (a job is the objective) while Melanie highlights some trends, avoiding boring templates, adding QR codes and having your resume stand out. Get a free resume assessment at Melanie's website www.resume-evolution.com

Thom Singer (@thomsinger on twitter) returns to prep Craig on his networking skills for this year’s National Speaker Association’s Annual Convention (#NSA12). Thom is in for a tough time as Craig prefers not meeting new people, being alone and driving strangers away with his snarky wit. Thom explains some of the bad habits both new and veteran attendees fall into and how to make the most of any conference or meeting. Thom is known at the “Conference Catalyst” and can be found at www.ThomSinger.com.

Rick Limpert (@rickroswell on Twitter) host of "The Tech of Sports" and Yahoo! Sports writer talks cool sports technology with Craig. They get into sock that don't sweat, golfing advancements and some of the latest apps for health and fitness. Craig gets winded just thinking about it! Find more about Rick at RickLimpert.info and listen to "The Tech of Sports" at http://netcaststudio.com/tech-of-sports/

Cindy Maher joins the podcast to talk about something Craig finally has a clue about: Multi-Generational Workforces! From fresh-faced Millennials to never-retiring Baby Boomers, the two discuss how to get 4 generations in the same environment to work together. Cindy (along with her business partner Carol Grannis) will be presenting this topic on June 25th at the IPMA-HR Eastern Region Conference in Hyannis. Cindy and Carol can be found at http://leadingedgecoaches.com/.

Alice Waagen, PhD (@AliceWaagen on Twitter) talks to Craig about delegation. Not only do we learn about why we need to delegate and share work to build better teams but we learn Craig’s bronchial medication makes him forget big college type words. Serves him right for trying to sound smart! Alice will be at the IPMA-HR Eastern Region conference presenting on June 25th. You can learn more about Alice at her company http://www.workforcelearning.com/