What are some nice podcasts?

barneysplash

Hi all

I am a recent convert to listening to podcasts.

I've had a look at the RTE site, the BBC sites and the iTunes
system. I've found them poorly laid out and confusing to use.

I would like to find some nice ones to listen to, does anyone
know where I could look. Things like biographies or travel
or interesting stories.

Just to clarifiy, I am only talking about legal podcasts and not
illegally downloaded copyright content, like commercial audiobooks.

So let's not post up links or info about this kind of thing, as it will
only cause the moderators to have to close the thread.

Happy listening

Skid X

I like the BBC Desert Island Discs archive

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/features/desert-island-discs/find-a-castaway

Most of the shows are availiable to download for free (without the music), and you can search for the guest you want from their extensive catalogue.

A huge number of shows available (it is one of the longest running programmes in the World).

Lady Chatterton

+1 for BBC's Desert Island Discs

I love to listen to Desert Island Discs, particularly late at night in bed, they're very relaxing.

The DID archive is a treasure trove of great interviews involving people from all walks of life - writers, politicians, scientists, business leaders, musicians, actors, comedians, sports people, dancers, TV personalities etc. In addition to the chat you get a nice little introduction to the music that means most to them.

barneysplash

MrsD007 wrote: »

I love to listen to Desert Island Discs, particularly late at night in bed, they're very relaxing.

That's what I've been doing the last few nights, lovely stuff.:)

wnolan1992

Here's a thread over in Podcasts about people's favourites. Might give you some ideas.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055983089

dvcireland

barneysplash wrote: »

Hi all

I am a recent convert to listening to podcasts.

I've had a look at the RTE site, the BBC sites and the iTunes
system. I've found them poorly laid out and confusing to use.

I would like to find some nice ones to listen to, does anyone
know where I could look. Things like biographies or travel
or interesting stories.

Just to clarifiy, I am only talking about legal podcasts and not
illegally downloaded copyright content, like commercial audiobooks.

So let's not post up links or info about this kind of thing, as it will
only cause the moderators to have to close the thread.

Happy listening

i recently discovered BBC's World Service "Witness" http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/witness and Documentaries http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/docarchive

catch--22

If you're looking for interesting stories look no further than 'This American Life'.

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/

Simply one of the best radio shows around...I listen to them via Soundcloud.com but they can be downloaded from iTunes or directly via their website.

Dgordonni

Can I suggest my travel podcast? Its at Www.travelbitesradio.podbean.com

Lovely Bloke

catch--22 wrote: »

If you're looking for interesting stories look no further than 'This American Life'.

http://www.thisamericanlife.org/

Simply one of the best radio shows around...I listen to them via Soundcloud.com but they can be downloaded from iTunes or directly via their website.

Along these lines you also have the TED Radio Hour

And Radiolab too

Greyham

to echo others, desert island discs is great

Greenman

http://tunein.com/radio/Spoken-g2/

Let us know how you get on.:)