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Started by mongers, July 09, 2011, 03:47:56 PM

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mongers

What podcasts would you recommend to other Languishites, be it a programme of one-off episodes ?

My computer seems do download gigs worth of bbc stuff each month, so I have a hard time keeping up.

I do listen to most 'Americana' editions and thought this one on 'Crime and Punishment' was interesting, it even has a item about bail bondsmen, which CdM might like.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00zlblc *


* yes I know it's a listen again item, but the podcast feed for it has expired as it's over 3 months old.
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Martinus

Are you looking for purely informative podcasts or also, say, comedy stuff?

mongers

Quote from: Martinus on July 09, 2011, 03:50:46 PM
Are you looking for purely informative podcasts or also, say, comedy stuff?

Not specifically for me; the thread is for recommendation to other Languishites.
"We have it in our power to begin the world over again"

Martinus

Ah ok. Well, if someone is looking for some funny stuff, I'd recommend two comedy podcasts I really enjoy:

BBC 4's "Friday Night Comedy" - being a half hour per week comedy show featuring UK comedians (it alternates between two formats/shows - the "Now Show" and the "News Quiz" - both covering topical, usually political stuff)

"Red Bar Radio" - a "private" comedy show (about 2 hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each) hosted by a guy who runs a stand up comedy club in Chicago. The show usually features invited guests and "co-hosts" and consists of these guys just talking funny, unscripted stuff - it is very irreverent and politically incorrect and I would say very Languish-esque.

For more "niche" interests, I would also recommend "The Instance" (a pretty fun podcast for WoW players; about 2 hours each week) and "Feast of Fun" (a gay-themed talk show; about one hour each day except Saturdays and Sundays) - both being "private" podcasts.

sbr

The History of Rome.  He is about 2.5 years and 130 episodes in.  IIRC the last episode I listened to was the death and mess of succession of Constantine.  I didn't know much about Rome before I started listening to this but I have learned a lot from it; I think the presenter is interesting and entertaining enough that even Roman experts would enjoy listening to it.

garbon

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Admiral Yi

(Assume these are podcast, not sure.)

Click and Clack is the best show on NPR.  Two guys from Boston that know everything about every car ever built take calls like "my car smells lke a hospital waiting room, how do I fix it" and crack jokes.

For curiosity value check out a few minutes of the Diane Roem (Rhoem? Reem?) show.  300 year old host asks questions at a word a minute to interesting guests discussing interesting topics.  I get the impression when listening that she hooks herself back up to life support while the guests are talking.

Threviel

Quote from: sbr on July 09, 2011, 04:13:31 PM
The History of Rome.  He is about 2.5 years and 130 episodes in.  IIRC the last episode I listened to was the death and mess of succession of Constantine.  I didn't know much about Rome before I started listening to this but I have learned a lot from it; I think the presenter is interesting and entertaining enough that even Roman experts would enjoy listening to it.

Seconded, the best historical podcast that I've found.

Ed Anger

Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 09, 2011, 04:21:40 PM
(Assume these are podcast, not sure.)

Click and Clack is the best show on NPR.  Two guys from Boston that know everything about every car ever built take calls like "my car smells lke a hospital waiting room, how do I fix it" and crack jokes.

For curiosity value check out a few minutes of the Diane Roem (Rhoem? Reem?) show.  300 year old host asks questions at a word a minute to interesting guests discussing interesting topics.  I get the impression when listening that she hooks herself back up to life support while the guests are talking.

NPR? You disappoint me Yi. Very disappointed.
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Admiral Yi

Quote from: Ed Anger on July 09, 2011, 06:09:27 PM
NPR? You disappoint me Yi. Very disappointed.

I won't be able to sleep tonight.

Ed Anger

Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 09, 2011, 06:26:26 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on July 09, 2011, 06:09:27 PM
NPR? You disappoint me Yi. Very disappointed.

I won't be able to sleep tonight.

You shouldn't.  You are an awful person.
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Razgovory

Quote from: Ed Anger on July 09, 2011, 06:09:27 PM


NPR? You disappoint me Yi. Very disappointed.

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Ed Anger

When I was at the head case doc a long time ago, I was forced to sit through 3 hours of NPR in the waiting room. Fuck NPR and their fans. FUCK THEM ALL TO HELL.
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Viking

Quote from: sbr on July 09, 2011, 04:13:31 PM
The History of Rome.  He is about 2.5 years and 130 episodes in.  IIRC the last episode I listened to was the death and mess of succession of Constantine.  I didn't know much about Rome before I started listening to this but I have learned a lot from it; I think the presenter is interesting and entertaining enough that even Roman experts would enjoy listening to it.

:wub:

thats my favorite podcast of all.


I'll add

- Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
- Real Time with Bill Maher (for those of us YooRos that don't have HBO)
- Intelligence Squared (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL5WVecNdhk - Stephen Fry on why the Catholic Church is not a force for good)
- Ancient Rome Refocused
- Conversations from the Pale Blue Dot
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Second Maxim - "Be willing to exchange a bad idea for a good one."
Second Corollary - "You can only be wrong or agree with me."

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grumbler

Quote from: Ed Anger on July 09, 2011, 06:54:02 PM
When I was at the head case doc a long time ago, I was forced to sit through 3 hours of NPR in the waiting room. Fuck NPR and their fans. FUCK THEM ALL TO HELL.
If you don't listen to Car Talk, then fuck YOU to hell.




Actually, on second thought, no need; you are already missing Car Talk - that's is punishment enough.  It's easily the best show on the radio.  And I don't even like cars that much.
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