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The show is a highly concentrated, 1/2 hr discussion around a specific topic.  Conversations are usually technology or social media relevant – but then again, why always color within the lines?  It’s hosted on BlogTalkRadio.com and is a spinoff of the original Social Media Edge show.

Is this show about the paranormal and aliens?
Sorry no.  Unless of course we find out Aliens are using Twitter and Facebook to communicate. The show is a lively discussion, with a lively chatroom, and some spirited call-in questions.  The name is just a play on my name and an homage to what I thought was an excellent TV show.  Hey there’s even a little symbolism on the logo    (learn more).
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Nick Bastian shares what makes http://raillife.com/ such a wonderful hyperlocal blogging success.  He’s on Twitter at http://twitter.com/RailLife and has a Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/RailLife.  I can’t think of a better person to follow and watch if you want to learn about HyperLocal blogging.

Jeff Tomlin of http://MashedIn.com listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jckc/2010/03/01/the-m-files-with-mikemueller, ask questions of Jeff and hang out in the chatroom.

Lori Collins from SmartHippo http://www.smarthippo.com/ Consumers are relying more and more on their social networks – more than sales people – for advice.  So is SmartHippo the YELP of Mortgages?  I asked Lori Collins, the CEO of http://SmartHippo.com.

Doug Lazovick of DeedStreet.com – Doug helps us make a little more sense out of DeedStreet and perhaps best practices of twitter as a Real Estate Professional. To me it’s a method of filtering not so far from the way I can set privacy levels on Facebook. It’s a great conversation – Listen in!

(for the month, we’re going to be focusing on people and organizations that make a difference in the lives of others. Please join us in supporting these fabulous organizations!)

Shelene Bryan of Skip1.org – You’ve seen the commercials on late night TV.  ”For just pennies a day you can adopt and feed this child”  You may have reached out and adopted a child (good for you) but is that child real or are you unknowingly sending cash to some guy in with a Porsche?  One day that same thought struck Shelene.  What did she do?  She packed her bags and flew thousands of miles to find that child on her refrigerator!  What did she find?  You’ll have to listen.

This was a follow up on the December theme with particular focus on the current problem in Haiti.  Right now all of Skip1’s focus is going to Haiti.  What’s Skip1? Watch This! Want to help the survivors in Haiti – Join Skip1, then skip something!  100% of the $ you send go directly to the people in need.

We’ve all been there.  Checking out at the grocery store only to find out you left your wallet somewhere else.  When this happened to Jennie, Carolee Hazard stepped up and paid for the strangers $207 cart of groceries.  Jennie later found her wallet and sent Carolee a check for an even $300.  Instead of using that extra amount herself, Carolee donated the $93 to a local food bank and then shared her experience with her friends on Facebook.  Now you know HOW the 93 Dollar Club started, listen to the WHY!  Here’s the two of them on a local television station: Ch 7 (she starts at 8:20)

Sherri Lewis Wood of OneWarmCoat.org. This year more than 3,000 coat drives are being held across the country and into Canada with the support of One Warm Coat — looks like close to 500,000 coats will be donated. Coats are kept in their local community to be GIVEN to people in need.  Friend them on Facebook! Help spread the word.

Anne Hjelle talked about the Mark Reynolds Bike Fund, what they do and how she came be connected with them. Can you help give an underprivileged kid a new bike?

Laura Bradshaw and Laurel Ley of HealingHeartSanctuary.org talked about how they were brought together by hurricane Katrina.   The Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes injured and/or disabled animals of all species and is using social media to reach out to it’s supporters.  Best way to help?  Become one of Andy’s Friends, Tweet about them, or share their story with your friends on Facebook.  Although the show initially aired November 30th I can’t think of a better way to start off this special month of December!

Ian Greenleigh, Director of Sales & New Media for DriveBuy Technologies talks about their product, how it’s used, the ease of setup and management.  What I like about this is the way it delivers the correct content to the person requesting it quickly and efficiently.  I like to think of it as a start of the conversation.

Pete Sabine and Peter Paredero of SenselessActsofKindness.com began using an on-line greeting card service for their real estate and loan clientele and they have recently launched a marketing campaign that incorporates social networking media including Facebook as an interactive cornerstone to build their business.

Jason Berman talks about being the founder of REBlogWorld and how it’s changed.  He has a couple of interesting thoughts about the difference between the 1st year, this years event and what’s in store for next year.

Sandra Mathewson has a very successful Facebook Business Page. She’s had a number of real estate closings in the short time it’s been up yet her page has nothing to do with real estate!  So how did she do it? Listen in and she’ll tell all. (She’s like that)   She’s on Twitter at @NevadaRE

Mary Pope-Handy is a Haunted Real Estate Blogger.  How cool is that?  Yes, she’s also a licensed CA Agent.  And No,  she doesn’t sell haunted houses.  She collects haunted house stories.  You can read her blog at http://hauntedrealestateblog.com.  Have a story to share?  She would love it!  Find her on Twitter at @MaryPopeHandy

Today was “All Question and Answer about Facebook”.  I had a great conversation with @MayaREguru and answered some basic questions.  It comes down to doing the same thing and acting the same way on the internet as you would in a face to face situation.  Thanks to Maya for great conversation.   You can find her here: http://twitterqueens.ning.com/profile/MayaJPaveza

I had the pleasure of talking to Ginny Mees of WomenHomeowners.com who has been creating a lot of buzz lately.  Ginny is an expert on Niche marketing.  She was recently featured in Realtor Magazine and actually turned down an interview with the Wall Street Journal (actually she said she postponed until the site was built out)

The founder of the REBarcamp phenomenon (@andykaufman) joins me live from REBarCamp/SiliconValley!  We had a little issue getting the sound right at the start so hang in there for a few minutes – it gets better.  We talked about the concept, how to put one on, costs involved, and similarities of the Grateful Dead and Phish.