Let's talk about podcasts

[Engine09]

Originally Posted by Burninator

If you listen to podcasts that are mostly talking then you should try listening at 2x speed. It's weird at first, but you cruise through your podcasts. I found that I was deleting podcasts because they were piling up and I wasn't going to get to them. This solved the problem for me, big time.

That's what I've been doing with Stern lately, 1.5x speed actually.

For podcasts I like Carolla and check out Kevin Smith's show from time to time. One annoying thing about Smodcast though, the big guy always starts a coughing fit when he gets laughing too hard, extremely gross.

[Burninator]

Originally Posted by J pold

So does any not use iTunes to download podcasts?

I subscribe to my podcasts on Google Reader and when a new one is available it shows up in the feed and then I just download it to my computer.

It's much more manual than iTunes (I think, never used it for podcasts) but it's better for my setup at work because I don't want iTunes on my computer.

[Jimmy Stang]

Originally Posted by J pold

So does any not use iTunes to download podcasts?

I read somewhere that Songbird has a few options for downloading podcasts. It is an open-source alternative to iTunes, although I can't personally attest to whether it is any good, less bloated than iTunes, etc.

[The Goon]

Here's a screen capture of what I listen to. Some are daily, some are weekly, some are less often:

[Incogneto]

Carolla's podcast network is what I like:
Adam Carolla Show
Film Vault
Dave's of Thunder
Low Budget FM

Add in The Moth, and those are basically my favorites.

[Incogneto]

A little shameless self promotion, my buddy and I are just finishing off our 2nd season of podcasting weekly for the NFL. We have about 500 listeners, and it seems to be gathering some momentum.

Take a listen, feedback appreciated. It's called Ultimate Football Talk:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/u...lk/id326477291

[algernon]

Originally Posted by Burninator

If you listen to podcasts that are mostly talking then you should try listening at 2x speed. It's weird at first, but you cruise through your podcasts. I found that I was deleting podcasts because they were piling up and I wasn't going to get to them. This solved the problem for me, big time.

Holy ####.
Thank you 2 billion times.
I can't believe how perfect this is.
EJ Hradek from Espn hockey actually sounds un mouthbreathing, Rick Mcinnis Ray is a breeze, rather than his usual windbag self.

You may have also solved my annoyance with the shorter podcasts' annoying intros. I guess the only drawback may be that I'm speaking slightly faster to people.

[Devils'Advocate]

BTW - I tried downloading "Real Time with Bill Maher" and iTunes does nothing. It adds an entry to my iTunes library, but doesn't actually download anything. I click on the title and it says the file is corrupt, but in reality the file doesn't even exist.

I tried with both the Canadian and U.S. iTunes store, same result.

[J pold]

Originally Posted by Burninator

I subscribe to my podcasts on Google Reader and when a new one is available it shows up in the feed and then I just download it to my computer.

It's much more manual than iTunes (I think, never used it for podcasts) but it's better for my setup at work because I don't want iTunes on my computer.

This is basically my feelings, I cannot stand iTunes.

Thanks for the help.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

BTW - I tried downloading "Real Time with Bill Maher" and iTunes does nothing. It adds an entry to my iTunes library, but doesn't actually download anything. I click on the title and it says the file is corrupt, but in reality the file doesn't even exist.

I tried with both the Canadian and U.S. iTunes store, same result.

I noticed that too. I assume it is just a bug that will be fixed soon.

[J pold]

Holy F I just went on a Podcast downloading spree. I have no idea where I'm going to find the time to listen to all of these.

[united]

Haha, as did I, J pold. Great thread.

My favorite is Sklarbro Country, and I've added several recommendations from this thread.

One I didn't see is, Tim and Sid: Uncut.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by J pold

Holy F I just went on a Podcast downloading spree. I have no idea where I'm going to find the time to listen to all of these.

I hope one was ultimate football talk!

[algernon]

Originally Posted by J pold

Holy F I just went on a Podcast downloading spree. I have no idea where I'm going to find the time to listen to all of these.

Go at them in 2x speed. Sooo much better. 2 in the time of one.
I wonder what is the limit you could still comprehend? 4-5x?

[Jordan!]

Gamespy debriefings is hilarious..

[CofR]

Since this thread began I listened to many of the suggestions and have become absolutely obsessed with Podcasts. I have listened to the entire “History of the World in 100 Objects” that was recommended and can say that it was fantastic. The Dan Carlin Podcasts are excellent as well. I religiously listen to many daily podcasts that I have found and that were recommended. As a sports fanatic I have found these to be excellent ways to stay informed in sports. I have also found a couple of daily news podcasts that I quite enjoy. Here are some of the ones that I have enjoyed.

ESPN Football Today
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/...ive?id=2544457

ESPN Baseball Today
http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/...ive?id=2386164

Tim and Sid (Uncut)
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...io/id332597542

CBC News: World at 6
http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/index.h...sandcurrent#w6

BBC Global News
http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/globalnews

I hope that these interest somebody, and thank you to all who gave recommendations! Does anyone else have any more suggestions?

[mykalberta]

Originally Posted by algernon

Holy ####.
Thank you 2 billion times.
I can't believe how perfect this is.
EJ Hradek from Espn hockey actually sounds un mouthbreathing, Rick Mcinnis Ray is a breeze, rather than his usual windbag self.

You may have also solved my annoyance with the shorter podcasts' annoying intros. I guess the only drawback may be that I'm speaking slightly faster to people.

How do you play a podcast in iTunes in 2x speed? I have been looking through iTunes10 and cant see how to double the speed of playback. Thanks.

[Incogneto]

Originally Posted by mykalberta

How do you play a podcast in iTunes in 2x speed? I have been looking through iTunes10 and cant see how to double the speed of playback. Thanks.

Pretty sure you can only do it when listening on an iPod Touch or iPhone.

[troutman]

You can download Bill Maher again on iTunes in Canada.

Really enjoying Sklarboro Country.

[Incogneto]

Two words: Tony Kornheiser.