Podcasts you like

[Berkut]

So I am commuting quite a bit lately, so I have taken to listening to podcasts in the car. Thought people might be interested in what I've enjoyed, and perhaps be willing to make some recommendations.

Some of the ones I subscribe to:

Dan Carlins Hardcore History
http://www.dancarlin.com/hh-55/

Just really, really outstanding. A great overview of historical stuff, rather long form, but incredibly good. Probably my overall favorite, but maddeningly slow to come out with new content (which of course is because he is pretty thorough and long).

Dan Carlins Common Sense
http://www.dancarlin.com/common-sense-home-landing-page/

His "companion" podcast on politics. Carlin is pretty small-l libertarian, and while  I don't agree with everything he has to say, he is always interesting and tends to have pretty good guests. And I do agree with a lot of what he has to say in regards to corruption in politics and the overall health of the US system of government.

Waking Up with Sam Harris
http://www.samharris.org/waking-up

Pretty good stuff. Atheist with some pretty strong ideas about religion and the dangers thereof, has gotten himself into some trouble with some of his comments. Kind of a mix of new agey sort of mysticism grounded in at least some kind of nod to science though. Again, you may not agree with him on much, but he is interesting and has pretty cool guests usually.

Young Turks

Good for an occasional peek into the progressive world. Kind of over-done mostly though, sometimes I wonder if they are trying to be kind of a caricature, but I suspect not.

Freakonomics
http://freakonomics.com/radio/freakonomics-radio-podcast-archive/
Can be a little hit and miss, but overall pretty interesting stuff a decent chunk of the time.

Revolutions
http://www.revolutionspodcast.com/

History focused on covering his view son the great revolutions. Just finished up the French Revolution, which was very, very good, if a bit longer than maybe it needed to be. Going to do Haiti next, which seems kind of weird to me.

Startalk with Neil Tyson
Podcast on science stuff. I really like Tyson, but overall I don't much care for the podcast. The content seems interesting, but the format and delivery can be (IMO) incredibly annoying.


Serial
http://serialpodcast.org/

just finished up the first season of this. A spin off from This American Life, which I have not listened to - but this is out-freaking-standing. A really, really interesting look into a murder and trial in Baltimore back in 1999. Really, the content of this first season could warrant an entire thread of discussion on it's own. I would love to hear BBs take on the case, for example. I am actually trying hard to talk my wife, who has never listened to any podcast, into listening to this because I think she would really enjoy it. If I had to recommend one to a "general listener" that I didn't know their interest level in things like history, this would be it.

Anyway, if anyone has comments on some of them in particular, or good recommendations for non-freakazoid podcasts that are worth listening to, please let me know, I am looking for new content!

[frunk]

I'm usually listening at work, so I focus on lighter, less distracting fare like Comedy or Interview Podcasts.

Harmontown - Dan Harmon can be a hug ass, but when he gets going on a rant it's absolutely nuts.  Complete newbies playing PnP RPGs is also hilarious.  For a short taste check out Harmontown At Largo which features the co-creator of Rick and Morty as well as John Oliver and Sarah Chalke.

Comedy Bang Bang - A bit uneven, but worth a listen when one of the regulars (Paul F. Tompkins, Jason Mantzoukas, Lauren Lapkus and others) shows up.

Worst Idea of All Time - Two New Zealanders decide to watch the same terrible movie once a week for a year.  Year one was Grown Ups 2, year two is Sex and the City 2.  The impressive element is the effort they make to actually watch the movie each time, rather than just have it on in the background while doing other things.

[Barrister]

Serial
http://serialpodcast.org/

just finished up the first season of this. A spin off from This American Life, which I have not listened to - but this is out-freaking-standing. A really, really interesting look into a murder and trial in Baltimore back in 1999. Really, the content of this first season could warrant an entire thread of discussion on it's own. I would love to hear BBs take on the case, for example. I am actually trying hard to talk my wife, who has never listened to any podcast, into listening to this because I think she would really enjoy it. If I had to recommend one to a "general listener" that I didn't know their interest level in things like history, this would be it.

Anyway, if anyone has comments on some of them in particular, or good recommendations for non-freakazoid podcasts that are worth listening to, please let me know, I am looking for new content!

Thanks for the list.  It reminded me I really should give podcasts a shot during my own commute.  I typically listen to streaming audio, but half of the LRT line is underground and thus out of any wireless signal.

I just downloaded the first two episodes of Serial.  I'll give it a shot and report back, but I can't make any promises.  I'm somewhat hit-and-miss when it comes to crime reporting.  Sometimes I find it fascinating, sometimes though it just feels like work.

[Syt]

The only podcast I follow is The Co-Optional Podcast with Totalbiscuit, Jesse Cox, Dodger and *guest* where they bullshit about video games for three hours. Though I normally watch it on Twitch or on YouTube.

[Berkut]

I'm usually listening at work, so I focus on lighter, less distracting fare like Comedy or Interview Podcasts.

Harmontown - Dan Harmon can be a hug ass, but when he gets going on a rant it's absolutely nuts.  Complete newbies playing PnP RPGs is also hilarious.  For a short taste check out Harmontown At Largo which features the co-creator of Rick and Morty as well as John Oliver and Sarah Chalke.

Comedy Bang Bang - A bit uneven, but worth a listen when one of the regulars (Paul F. Tompkins, Jason Mantzoukas, Lauren Lapkus and others) shows up.

Worst Idea of All Time - Two New Zealanders decide to watch the same terrible movie once a week for a year.  Year one was Grown Ups 2, year two is Sex and the City 2.  The impressive element is the effort they make to actually watch the movie each time, rather than just have it on in the background while doing other things.

I listen to them while driving, so I actually want something pretty engaging and meaty. You know, so I don't fall asleep and drive off the road.

[Martinus]

Red Bar Radio https://redbarradio.net - a very irreverent comedy podcast with a guy commenting on current issues.

Feast of Fun http://feastoffun.com - gay stuff

Real Time with Bill Maher - essentially podcast recording of the show

Friday Night Comedy from Radio 4 - essentially podcast recording of the show on BBC Radio 4, rotating 3 different shows each Friday night

Living Thelema - an occult podcast 

That's it. With the exception of Bill Maher, I found and started to listening to all of them pretty much by chance.

[Grey Fox]

A French Canadian Gaming Podcast called Radio Talbot

Rebel FM A Gaming Podcast
CAG Cast Another Gaming Podcast
Nintendo Radio Free A Nintendo centric gaming Podcast

ESPN's PTI Tony & Mike Sports show
Marek vs Wyshynski Hockey Podcast

[frunk]

I listen to them while driving, so I actually want something pretty engaging and meaty. You know, so I don't fall asleep and drive off the road.

I'm pretty sure these won't put you to sleep, but they may not be what you want.

[Berkut]

I listen to them while driving, so I actually want something pretty engaging and meaty. You know, so I don't fall asleep and drive off the road.

I'm pretty sure these won't put you to sleep, but they may not be what you want.

I am going to check them out, of course. Thanks for recommendations...

[Martinus]

I actually do use some of them before falling asleep. They are perfect for this, as they occupy my mind without emitting light - I started doing so when I used to have sleeping problems, and now it's more of a nice habit.

[Berkut]

That would drive me absolutely nuts. How do you know where you stopped listening so you know where to pick it back up???

[Martinus]

That would drive me absolutely nuts. How do you know where you stopped listening so you know where to pick it back up???

It doesn't matter - I don't mind re-listening to the same episode.

[The Larch]

I've been listening to several of Grantland's podcasts for a while. Particulary recomended for US sports fans, I guess, although they also have podcasts on movies and tv shows.

http://grantland.com/podcasts/all/

[mongers]

Mainly Radio 4 stuff:
More or less: Behind the stats - the reliability of statistics in newstories or the statistics behind news events:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/moreorless/rss.xml

In Our Time - Melvyn Bragg and academics/historians discuss historical, scientific or philosphical thingys/stuff:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/iot/rss.xml

Tweet of the day:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/totd/rss.xml
Short two minute items about a bird and it's song.

[Gups]

I love More or Less.

Other good BBC podcasts are Great Lives, Desert Island Discs, Witness.