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January 29, 2006
Podcast News
Been sorta immersed in the world of podcasting lately... both inside and outside of work. It's cool stuff -- and now that I have my new video iPod, I've been enjoying more podcasts than ever. And because it's nice to share, here's the podcasts currently claiming real estate on my iPod (besides being able to subscribe via iTunes, I've linked to the feed home pages where possible):
1. The Onion Radio News. Everyone loves The Onion. (If you don't, I seriously doubt that you enjoy many of my feeble attempts at humor.) Their migration to "radio" was only a matter of time. A sample of why this podcast cracks me up, from the most recent episode: "The WhizCo Toy Company ... has voluntarily recalled 245,000 Aqua Assault RoboFighters after three dumb kids managed to kill themselves playing with the popular toy, ruining the fun for everyone else." The Onion Radio News, kids -- they'll be here all week. Don't forget to tip your bartenders and waitresses.
2. Tiki Bar TV. Defies description. Strange. This is what happens when you put audio and video equipment in the hands of unstable people. But I still find Tiki Bar TV compelling and funny.
3. The Roadhouse. The Doc pointed this one out to me recently, and I'm all up in it already. If you're a fan of the blues, this is must-see-TV (even though there's no video to it, it's an audio podcast). Close your eyes while listening to this podcast, and you are in a darkened dive on Saturday night, sipping some whiskey, tapping your foot on the sawdust-covered wood planked floor, clapping along, and dropping your ones and fives in the house band bucket. I don't mean you feel like you're there; you are there. "The best blues you've never heard," promises host Tony Steidler-Dennison -- and he delivers. In my opinion, The Roadhouse is the best music podcast out there.
4. French Maid TV. You know how, if you're a guy, you saw The Man Show and realized the utter brilliance of something that tapped so shamelessly into men's baser instincts and celebrated them as worthy elements of what makes men men, for better and worse? That feeling of, "Yeah, it's lowbrow, but damn this is brilliant" is the same one you'll have when watching French Maid TV. Simple concept -- the premise is so obvious that you'll wonder why no one else came up with it. Of course I subscribed before I even saw the episode. Didn't every other guy who's ever seen it listed somewhere?
5. MLB Radio Daily. You knew I'd be all over this one, right? Pitchers and catchers report in 16 days, kids -- and the rotisserie league draft is just 61 days away. MLB Radio Daily is for baseball nuts only, obviously, but if you're one of us, this is a must-subscribe.
Of course, I also am subscribed to the series that I'm involved in at work -- I produce and host several episodes of our series, so if you know me in real life, check it out, the newest episode is one I did -- but I'm not gonna talk about it other than to admit that I subscribe to my own podcast (is that like voting for yourself in a contest or election?).
So what podcasts do you subscribe to, and what do you like about them? Hook me up with some good ones -- be they funny ones, video or audio-only, feature good music, or whatever. Maybe we can set up some sort of monthly podcast exchange or something.
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Comments
I want FunnyBone to do a podcast series. THAT would be enough to make me really get on the boat.
Posted by: thebeav at January 29, 2006 11:25 PM
I may get no work done today, thanks!
Posted by: mileah at January 30, 2006 04:22 PM
Fly with Me
"Hear from flight attendants and pilots as they tell you what goes on behind the galley curtain (and behind the cockpit door). The author is an airline pilot who takes his recorder on trips with him -- funny stories, insider info, and interesting insights."
All the Network Weekend Shows (Except FOX)
KCRW's Left Right & Center
Great weekly politics show
KCRW's The Business
About show biz
KCRW's The Treatment
Interviews with movie biz folks
WNYC's On the Media
...as it says
The Killer Innovations Podcast
IT Conversations
Lots of tech and technology policy presentations often from conferences I cannot afford to attend.
KCRW's Le Show
Nature Podcast
My weekly dose of science reporting - a must listen!
Ochham's Razor from ABC (the one down under)
...for a bit of non-US perspective...
Eert & Roeper
Posted by: usefulguy at February 1, 2006 10:55 AM
I seem to have a typing issue this morning...
Ockham's Razor from ABC (the one down under)
...for a bit of non-US perspective...
Ebert & Roeper
Posted by: usefulguy at February 1, 2006 10:56 AM
I've read your site.
I'v read The Onion.
I fail to see the comparison or inspiration in the humor here.
Posted by: Marquette Hoops at February 1, 2006 01:35 PM
How can you fail to see the comparison? Both blogs make you cry, it's just that The Onion brings tears of laughter.
Posted by: The SpinMD at February 1, 2006 01:40 PM
those flight attendants better not be podcasting from the sky. They better be bringing my martini.
Posted by: thebeav at February 1, 2006 02:03 PM
I think the 'mudge's real calling is easy listening DJ on AM. ; )
Posted by: usefulguy at February 1, 2006 10:10 PM
