Podcasts you listen too
Jun 30th 2016, 3:00 pm
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Podcasts you listen too
Answer me this is back on and I'm enjoying it again. Has anyone listened to the allusionist or modern mann show? I recommend the allusionist for anyone interested in language. Shame I can't type properly, I know too should be to.
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Jun 30th 2016, 3:41 pm
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
I like...
No Such Thing As A Fish - it's the QI elves with interesting and amusing facts.
International Waters - a quiz which is mostly US v UK.
Liar City - an examination of liars and cheats in societal history.
..to name but a few.
As I'm unemployed and not traveling much at the moment, I'm waaaaay behind on all of them!
No Such Thing As A Fish - it's the QI elves with interesting and amusing facts.
International Waters - a quiz which is mostly US v UK.
Liar City - an examination of liars and cheats in societal history.
..to name but a few.
As I'm unemployed and not traveling much at the moment, I'm waaaaay behind on all of them!
Jun 30th 2016, 7:13 pm
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
A few of my favorites:
Comedy Bang! Bang! - surreal comedy from some of the more famous comedians in the world. Also a TV show. Indescribable and sometimes very inside. Multi-year running jokes often feature.
WTF with Marc Maron - very famous interview podcast. Good stuff. Maron is an excitable and slightly garrulous guy but he asks the right questions and you feel like you really get to know the person being interviewed.
The Projection Room - in depth and non-pretentious dissection of famous movies. Some episodes are 4+ hours long but they never flag. I just listened to the 5 hour episode on the original "Get Carter". It was great.
Planet Money- brief episodes on economics. NPR. Entertaining if a bit obvious some times.
The Inquiry - half hour in-depth reporting on a specific news story from the BBC. Great for understanding a bit more about current events. Lots of experts who actually know what they're talking about are consulted.
The Columbo Podcast - two genial Glaswegians rigorously cover every single episode of the greatest TV show in history (slight hyperbole here). Very relaxing and entertaining if you're a Columbo fan (and if you're not, we have nothing further to say to one another).
You Must Remember This - fascinating recounting of some of the best true stories from the history of Hollywood. Multiple episode arcs cover get very in depth on some incredible stories. Check out their recent coverage of "Charlie Manson's Hollywood".
The Telegraph Cycling Podcast - English podcast about cycling. The best sports podcast I've heard. Very insightful (if slightly overly British cycling focused) and lots of running jokes.
A Cast of Kings - two journalists covering Game of Thrones in depth. One journalist is an "expert", the other is a "novice". This helps the show avoid getting too nerdy.
Comedy Bang! Bang! - surreal comedy from some of the more famous comedians in the world. Also a TV show. Indescribable and sometimes very inside. Multi-year running jokes often feature.
WTF with Marc Maron - very famous interview podcast. Good stuff. Maron is an excitable and slightly garrulous guy but he asks the right questions and you feel like you really get to know the person being interviewed.
The Projection Room - in depth and non-pretentious dissection of famous movies. Some episodes are 4+ hours long but they never flag. I just listened to the 5 hour episode on the original "Get Carter". It was great.
Planet Money- brief episodes on economics. NPR. Entertaining if a bit obvious some times.
The Inquiry - half hour in-depth reporting on a specific news story from the BBC. Great for understanding a bit more about current events. Lots of experts who actually know what they're talking about are consulted.
The Columbo Podcast - two genial Glaswegians rigorously cover every single episode of the greatest TV show in history (slight hyperbole here). Very relaxing and entertaining if you're a Columbo fan (and if you're not, we have nothing further to say to one another).
You Must Remember This - fascinating recounting of some of the best true stories from the history of Hollywood. Multiple episode arcs cover get very in depth on some incredible stories. Check out their recent coverage of "Charlie Manson's Hollywood".
The Telegraph Cycling Podcast - English podcast about cycling. The best sports podcast I've heard. Very insightful (if slightly overly British cycling focused) and lots of running jokes.
A Cast of Kings - two journalists covering Game of Thrones in depth. One journalist is an "expert", the other is a "novice". This helps the show avoid getting too nerdy.
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Jul 1st 2016, 1:49 pm
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
One that my son introduce me too is Simon Mayo's Confessions. Always fun to listen to. (A segment of Drivetime, which I've never actually listened too..)
Jul 2nd 2016, 3:11 am
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
Chris Moyles on X FM (I'll wait for the torrent of abuse for admitting to that).
Nov 13th 2016, 9:07 pm
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
Learning about the US and how there had Welfare for White people, and different welfare for Black people. The US has some differences from the UK. NPR the uncertain hour.
The Uncertain Hour
The Uncertain Hour
Nov 13th 2016, 9:35 pm
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
Being into footy:
5 Live Football Daily (5 Live)
606 (5 Live)
World Football Phone In (5 Live)
World Football (World Service)
Also:
Dr Karl Science phone in (5 Live)
Friday Night Comedy (Radio 4)
Leo Leporte Tech Podcast
5 Live Football Daily (5 Live)
606 (5 Live)
World Football Phone In (5 Live)
World Football (World Service)
Also:
Dr Karl Science phone in (5 Live)
Friday Night Comedy (Radio 4)
Leo Leporte Tech Podcast
Nov 14th 2016, 3:47 am
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
Podcasts I regularly listen to:
- The Bugle - satire with Andy Zaltzman and (formerly John Oliver) rotating hosts for the time being.
- The Moth - people sharing entertaining true stories.
- Real Time with Bill Maher - if you know Bill Maher, you know what this is about.
- The Documentary - from the BBC World Service, as you might imagine an interesting documentary in podcast format.
- The Bugle - satire with Andy Zaltzman and (formerly John Oliver) rotating hosts for the time being.
- The Moth - people sharing entertaining true stories.
- Real Time with Bill Maher - if you know Bill Maher, you know what this is about.
- The Documentary - from the BBC World Service, as you might imagine an interesting documentary in podcast format.
Nov 14th 2016, 7:16 am
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
New Yorker Radio Hour.
For instance; New Yorker published a fascinating and informative long article a few months ago by David Remnick documenting a visit with Leonard Cohen this summer. Last Friday, the podcast was part of the interview and general conversation with LC.
For instance; New Yorker published a fascinating and informative long article a few months ago by David Remnick documenting a visit with Leonard Cohen this summer. Last Friday, the podcast was part of the interview and general conversation with LC.
Nov 14th 2016, 11:35 am
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
Great thread! I've been meaning to check out some new ones.
For me:
Lance Armstrong - The Forward Podcast Lance interviewing various characters, including Ben Foster who played him in 'The Program'.
NPR's Car Talk Even if you don't like cars this is lolz.
For me:
Lance Armstrong - The Forward Podcast Lance interviewing various characters, including Ben Foster who played him in 'The Program'.
NPR's Car Talk Even if you don't like cars this is lolz.
Nov 14th 2016, 2:48 pm
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
5 Live Football Daily
Radio 4 Comedy of the Week
Radio 4 Friday Night Comendy
Radio 2 Simon Mayo's Confessions
TED Radio Hour
Internet Of Things
Radio 4 Comedy of the Week
Radio 4 Friday Night Comendy
Radio 2 Simon Mayo's Confessions
TED Radio Hour
Internet Of Things
Nov 18th 2016, 4:42 am
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
We listen to a couple of them on this list. All family-friendly/kid-focused.
I particularly like Brains On.
Podcasts for Kids (A List) — Zooglobble
I particularly like Brains On.
Podcasts for Kids (A List) — Zooglobble
Nov 18th 2016, 6:06 pm
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Re: Podcasts you listen too
Future Thinkers, Discovery, Sex with Emily
