Podcast-o-rama

For those who didn't know, I love my job. One of the nice things about it is that I can listen to my ipod (iphone) a lot. I probably average 5 hours a day of listening time. So, even though I love my music collection I have discovered that a little talk radio never hurt anyone either. For those who don't know, podcasts are basically talk radio for the digital age. There is a huge variety of shows available. Some are free, and some you have to pay for. I have yet to get bored with the free shows, and I don't see me paying for a show unless it was really awesome. (I'm cheap)

I download all my podcasts on iTunes, because it is really easy to get them on my iphone that way. You can go straight to the source and get shows directly from their individual websites. www.podcastalley.com is also a resource for finding shows you may be interested in.

I have tested out tons of different shows, but I am listing my favorites that I subscribe to and love.

My list:

Living in Las Vegas : This is what got me hooked on podcasts. My favorite resources on the internet when I am researching anything are those that get their information from regular people. I like message boards, blogs, amazon reviews, etc. So when I was researching moving to Las Vegas, I found this podcast. It is a wealth of information, I like the hosts, and the sound quality is excellent.

The Adult Space Childfree podcast : I just started listening to this one. Shows are pretty short (about 10 minutes) and the host just hits topics from the news that are relevant to the childfree lifestyle. If you are not familiar with the term "childfree" just google it.

A Prairie Home Companion: I know the demographic for this podcast is probably retired people, but I like it. My parents used to have Lake Wobegon on cassette tapes and that's what we listened to on long car trips. Don't judge me.

ChinesePod : My free Chinese tutor. If you are interested in learning any language, you can find free lessons in the form of a podcast.

NPR: Story of the Day- A random short story on some weird news piece.

Sex is Fun : I am still working on catching up on these episodes. It is a pro-sex podcast that touches on a large variety of topics for non-vanilla thinkers. I am always a little paranoid that my headphones will somehow malfunction and everyone is my office will suddenly be able to hear the host talk about his butt toys. I think I work with some very vanilla thinkers.

This American Life: This is a long-time favorite NPR show. They tell interesting stories from real people that will make you laugh and cry. You have to pay to access the archives, but to get the current week's show is free.

VeganFreak Radio: A couple of self-proclaimed vegan freaks discuss vegan life and issues relating to veganism.