Author Topic: Podcast Reccomendations (Read 11060 times)

D_Average · « **on:** June 03, 2008, 05:33:26 PM »

Hey All, I'm fortunate enough to be able to listen to my ipod at work, and thus have a lot of time for podcasts. I was just curious what your favorites are so maybe we can all find some new shows we didn't know about. Obviously, Radio Free Nintendo goes w/o saying, but a few others I listen to are:

- This American Life - Radio show w/ random stories about Americans
- Game Theory - Game podcast about the business side of the industry
- ESPN Mike and Mike - Sports commentary
- IGN Tech Fetish - A surprisingly well put together show about all things tech
- Jardo's Electro Sessions - A two hour mix of electronica and funk
- WNYC's Radio Lab - Radio show that investigates random questions about life.

Any suggestions?

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2008, 06:49:16 PM »

Here's my weekly haul:

Player One Podcast - Ex-Ziff-Davis employees cover the latest and greatest in gaming.

Totally Rad Show - Revision3's big media coverage show. Movies, games, television, and comics.

GFW Radio - Some occasional discussion of PC gaming sandwiched by an hour of life lessons, LOST-talk, and anecdotes about meth-heads. Quality.

SModcast - Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier talk about what's new in their lives. Lots of potty-talk is involved.

Radio Free Nintendo: I keep up with what the boys are ranting about so that I can rant at them on AIM later.

Retronauts - Jeremy Parish, Scott Sharkey, and guests talk about ye games of olde.

1Up Yours - The big daddy gaming podcast.

Filmspotting - This is where I get my high-end film news. Very classy stuff.

Keith and the Girl - Comedian Keith Malley and his girlfriend Chemda are usually irate and rant-happy. Things follow.

iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast / Video / Mini: An audio show dealing with weekly news, a long-form video show dealing with spotlights on works and people, and a daily mini-show giving you tips on what books to buy.

Diggnation - Alex Albrecht and Kevin Rose talk about the hottest stories on Digg, rarely sober.

That pretty much covers it.

Caliban · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2008, 07:58:24 PM »

The newest podcast that I've added to my listening repertoire is from geekson.com, it's awesome.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2008, 08:23:41 PM »

I listen to :

RFN

IGN Nintendo Voice Chat

Yeah not a big list because I listen to non-podcast shows most of the time.

vudu · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:09:09 PM »

Quote from: KarlCastaneda on June 03, 2008, 06:49:16 PM

Here's my weekly haul:

Karl has entirely too much time on his hands.

But I echo his sentiments towards Retronauts. Unfortunately, they don't seem to have a very steady recording schedule, but they're always a blast to listen to.

1UP Yours can suck it.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2008, 09:39:14 PM »

God's Favorite Podcast

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2008, 10:05:52 PM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on June 03, 2008, 09:39:14 PM

God's Favorite Podcast

Hey, I wanted it to keep going! Complain to Stan.

RABicle · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:23:03 PM »

I recommend the FM band of the radio.

Sundoulos · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:45:54 PM »

My absolute favorite podcast is Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. While some might consider history a pretty boring subject for a podcast, this guy's enthusiasm for the subject matter is very contagious. The only complaint that I have about the show is that it takes him a long time to get out new episodes.

Of the ones that are still available for free on his webpage, I'd recommend at least getting episode 11 on Winston Churchill. Other favorites are 10, 12, 16, and 17.

Pryopizm · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2008, 11:53:08 PM »

I'd like to revive God's Favorite Podcast.

However, the podcasts I listen to religiously are:

Studio 360
This American Life - Best Radio Show Ever
Talk of the Nation Science Friday
Fresh Air

I know all of these are real radio shows and all on NPR, but damn they are good.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2008, 12:26:47 AM »

I recommend Rats Collectibles podcast and Bim-dizzle (the site that replaced Rats collectibles) podcasts. We have 3 for rats collectibles and 1 for bim-dizzle but more on the way, I promise.

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2008, 03:48:50 AM »

Quote from: Pryopizm on June 03, 2008, 11:53:08 PM

I'd like to revive God's Favorite Podcast.

Let's do it! Though only ShyGuy will listen, probably...

Pryopizm · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2008, 05:01:19 AM »

The only question I would have is what server would it be hosted on? The reason all the others are gone is because Odeo blew up.

NWR_Karl · « **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2008, 01:37:32 PM »

Well, Switchpod still hosts audio, I believe. Then we could just run the feed through Odeo.

wandering · « **Reply #14 on:** June 08, 2008, 02:08:43 AM »

Car Talk is pretty much the greatest thing ever.

animecyberrat · « **Reply #15 on:** June 08, 2008, 04:49:35 PM »

So nevermind, it didn't happen don't ask why k thanks.

D_Average · « **Reply #16 on:** July 01, 2008, 04:38:54 PM »

Anyone give Game Theory a shot yet? Its a different spin on your usual video game podcast. They're out the next week (seeing as they're from the UK, they're on "Holiday" right now), but they'll be back before E3.

wandering · « **Reply #17 on:** July 02, 2008, 05:29:10 AM »

I'm surprised no one's mentioned RFN's brother, the super fantastic Radio Trivia.

Quote from: Sundoulos on June 03, 2008, 11:45:54 PM

My absolute favorite podcast is Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. While some might consider history a pretty boring subject for a podcast, this guy's enthusiasm for the subject matter is very contagious. The only complaint that I have about the show is that it takes him a long time to get out new episodes.

Of the ones that are still available for free on his webpage, I'd recommend at least getting episode 11 on Winston Churchill. Other favorites are 10, 12, 16, and 17.

Listened to the Churchill episode. Pretty awesome. He reminds me of a teacher I had in middle school.

Smakian · « **Reply #18 on:** July 02, 2008, 05:46:17 AM »

Surprised the Giant Bombcast hasn't been mentioned yet. Gerstmann and Davis put out a pretty good show. If you can get over Ryan Davis sounding exactly like Patton Oswalt.

Also have to recommend The Movie Blog Uncut, my favorite film-centric podcast. Comedian Doug Nagy makes this one a gem.

And finally, of course, anytime Penny Arcade puts out a new episode of Downloadable Content, it's pure gold. I've gotten some strange looks in the direction of my cubicle from irrepressible fits of laughter due to that show.

Sundoulos · « **Reply #19 on:** July 02, 2008, 12:56:03 PM »

Listened to the Churchill episode. Pretty awesome. He reminds me of a teacher I had in middle school.
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I'm glad to hear it! I'm still waiting for his next podcast release; he's overdue.

AV · « **Reply #20 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:50:57 PM »

IGN Nintendo Voice Chat
IGN Game scoop
Wiire
Washington Week PBS weekly podacsts
Meet the Press weekly episode recap

and obviously Radio Free Nintendo

D_Average · « **Reply #21 on:** July 07, 2008, 11:57:46 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on July 02, 2008, 10:50:57 PM

IGN Nintendo Voice Chat
IGN Game scoop
Wiire
Washington Week PBS weekly podacsts
Meet the Press weekly episode recap

and obviously Radio Free Nintendo

I used to watch Meet the Press every week. I'm still saddened that Tim Russert passed, he was one of a kind.

I've never listened to Washington Week though, I'll have to check that out.

AV · « **Reply #22 on:** July 09, 2008, 02:49:30 PM »

Quote from: D_Average on July 07, 2008, 11:57:46 AM

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on July 02, 2008, 10:50:57 PM
IGN Nintendo Voice Chat
IGN Game scoop
Wiire
Washington Week PBS weekly podacsts
Meet the Press weekly episode recap

and obviously Radio Free Nintendo

I used to watch Meet the Press every week. I'm still saddened that Tim Russert passed, he was one of a kind.

I've never listened to Washington Week though, I'll have to check that out.

It hasn't been the same since he left. They did a whole show with his friends talking about him and all them broke up and cried. That was hard to listen too especially on fathers day.

Tom Brokaw replaced him but i'm not really sure if that voice is good for that sort of thing. He sort of makes me sleep hearing him. I'll give it a few more shots before I decide to unsubscribe or not.

D_Average · « **Reply #23 on:** July 09, 2008, 03:21:30 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on July 09, 2008, 02:49:30 PM

Quote from: D_Average on July 07, 2008, 11:57:46 AM
Quote from: Mr. Adolph Vega on July 02, 2008, 10:50:57 PM
IGN Nintendo Voice Chat
IGN Game scoop
Wiire
Washington Week PBS weekly podacsts
Meet the Press weekly episode recap

and obviously Radio Free Nintendo

I used to watch Meet the Press every week. I'm still saddened that Tim Russert passed, he was one of a kind.

I've never listened to Washington Week though, I'll have to check that out.

It hasn't been the same since he left. They did a whole show with his friends talking about him and all them broke up and cried. That was hard to listen too especially on fathers day.

Tom Brokaw replaced him but i'm not really sure if that voice is good for that sort of thing. He sort of makes me sleep hearing him. I'll give it a few more shots before I decide to unsubscribe or not.

Yep, Brokaw was the "safe choice" in terms of an interim replacement, but he won't do long term. They need to find someone who can poke and prod better. Brokaw comes off a little apathetic in his interviews.

It would certainly make for a interesting show if Obermann took the seat...but ya...that'll never happen.

vudu · « **Reply #24 on:** July 09, 2008, 03:31:41 PM »

Bah, Meet The Press is boring. George Stephanopoulos FTW!!

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Author Topic: Podcast Reccomendations (Read 11060 times)