Digging in the dirt
November 23, 2009 – 8:32 pmWhile there are a couple of radio stations programmed on my alarm clock, most of my music comes from ye olde iPod thanks to the many diverse music blogs and Internet radio stations like SomaFM.
However, for the past few weeks, I’ve been diving into a lot of podcasts. I had been a subscriber to the “This American Life” podcast for a while, but (finally) decided to see what else may be of interest. One thing that pulls me in are the podcasts where I can hear another perspective or gain some insight into a topic where my knowledge barely scratches the surface. And of course, if I can get a good laugh, well, that’s a bonus.
Here are a few that I’m loving at the moment:
“Marketplace”: Yes, I’m a geek. I love listening to the “Marketplace” segments on NPR, but tend to miss the 30-minute program on the radio. It’s an accessible way to keep up on what’s happening in the world economy along with some in-depth analysis.
“The Moth”: This is actually one I learned about thanks to some of the stories being featured on “This American Life.” Each week, you get to hear a personal story — told live — by various comedians, authors, and other notables. Some are better than others, but it’s great to hear the art of storytelling continue. My favorite to date is Jessi Klein’s tale of attempting to seduce “Dale.”
“Planet Money”: Alas, yet another podcast subscription picked up thanks to “This American Life.” These 20-minute or so segments make it really easy to understand different aspects of the economy as well as topics such as health care, education, and government affairs.
“WTF with Marc Maron”: I’ve been a fan of Marc Maron since catching his HBO special over a decade (eeek!) ago. Outside of the “Savage Love” podcast, “WTF” is the other adult-language/rated PG-13 podcast on my radar at the moment. That said, I do love to throw around an f-bomb or two myself. My favorite “WTF” to date is the episode featuring Doug Stanhope and the always-fab Janeane Garofolo chatting with Marc about their favorite comedians and exchanging war stories from their stand-up tours. The conversation flows naturally and feels as if you’re eavesdropping on a great conversation in a local bar.
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