Today I listened to...

cowboyBuilder · 28-06-2016 1:56pm

I didn't expect this to be a good podcast but its great, really interesting ..

Cienciano · 30-06-2016 11:06am

youngblood wrote: »

Just discovered the Biggest problem in the universe podcast.....and found out its ending! Very enjoyable, easy listen

That was the best podcast I've listened to. Loads of laugh out loud stuff even if you didn't agree with them. Sad the way it ended though. If you haven't got them all, Dick put up a mirror website here: http://biggest.thedickshow.com/

DMcL1971 · 08-07-2016 2:48am

Three years ago I started listening to 'This American Life'. I started at episode one and today I finally reached the end. All 590 episodes.

Synode · 09-07-2016 1:09pm

DMcL1971 wrote: »

Three years ago I started listening to 'This American Life'. I started at episode one and today I finally reached the end. All 590 episodes.

I've only started getting into podcasts recently. Was it worth it? Might do the same myself

DMcL1971 · 09-07-2016 1:33pm

Synode wrote: »

I've only started getting into podcasts recently. Was it worth it? Might do the same myself

It is certainly one of the better podcasts out there. There was something good to be found in every episode. Some were fantastic, I wish I had kept a note of which ones so that I could recommend them and some didn't appeal to me.

If you want to try it I wouldn't recommend just starting at the beginning. Try starting at the first episode of a particular year and listening to a few in a row to see how you get on. If you are enjoying it then finish out that year and go and try another year. Maybe try listening to all the episodes from January 2016 until now. If you enjoy it go back and start 2015.

Most of their stories are still enjoyable as they tend to be timeless or surprisingly relevant despite their age. Occasionally they would do stories that seem strange now such as when they cover upcoming elections with George Bush and wondering who this Obama fellow is. But on the other hand some of it is more revealing as they discuss political decisions of the time and wonder how this fill effect the future.

I was very pedantic and listened to every story in every episode regardless of whether I was interested or not. In hindsight my time would have been better spent skipping over stories that didn't appeal to me.

Satriale · 10-07-2016 1:58am

Well worth it, i'd second random episodes though. Pick subjects that you think will appeal to you, by the time you run out of them you will be listening to them all for the inevitable hidden gems.

Two that stick in my mind are the guy walking across America interviewing people, and the break up one where the reporter phoned Phil Collins.

noveltea · 12-07-2016 6:05am

I started listening to "documentary on one." It's all Rte documentaries. It's very good. I just listened to "high heels and horses." It was about a girl who was paralysed when a horse fell on her and her life since. It was quite good.

stanley1 · 14-07-2016 4:13pm

noveltea wrote: »

I started listening to "documentary on one." It's all Rte documentaries. It's very good. I just listened to "high heels and horses." It was about a girl who was paralysed when a horse fell on her and her life since. It was quite good.

Have "documentary on one" on my android smartphone but not available on my Roberts 93i internet radio, can anyone confirm this, maybe it's my fault, router not configured correctly, BBC podcasts working perfect, I'm using Google DNS, 8.8.8.8. 8.8.4.4.

TIA

OldMrBrennan83 · 14-07-2016 6:21pm

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Oh_Is_This_Me? · 22-07-2016 4:10pm

Ciaran_B wrote: »

Episode 8 of Tanis is out, anyone listening to it?

It's a fake 'This America Life' style documentary about all kinds of spooky goings on. They've piled the mysteries on a bit thick so far and I think they will need to start solving them but it's a quality show with a great atmosphere.

I'm listening! Not sure if they have one but they need a wiki....it's getting so convoluted. I think I saw a wiki for The Black Tapes so there's probably one for Tanis too.

Oh_Is_This_Me? · 22-07-2016 4:19pm

Arghus wrote: »

Listened to an episode of The Writers Panel on Nerdist.

Well, it would be more accurate to say that I tried to listen. Maybe the worst case I've ever heard of a pod filled with people who love, love, absolutely adore the sound of their own voice. They all sounded very knowledgeable and all, but after about five minutes of them screeching and honking over each other, I had to bail. It was bad.

Does anyone else find this problem with a lot of US pop culture pods? They can be full of interesting aspects, but in at least 50% of them, the sound of whoever is behind the mic banging on eventually drives me demented.

I will listen to The Writers Panel as background noise. I always want to be interested, especially when it's someone who works on a show I like. You can tell these people are writers.......for the most part they all like the spark or charisma needed for an oral/ aural medium.

Rambling Rake · 12-08-2016 9:37pm

I've justed started listening to the Presidential podcast. It goes through each US president week by week and tells their story.

I have only listened to the first few but I am finding it hugely enjoyable.

Sassenach · 19-08-2016 12:48pm

ElChe32 wrote: »

Big fan of Sword and Scale. I saw another poster mention it. Really well put together show. On another note...Anyone else not get into season two of serial?

Never got into series 2 of Serial I was so disappointed

Love Sword and Scale or rather loved it - lately its annoying me how much he goes on about needing Patreon

Also love Casefile - Australian guy very easy to listen to

Turtyturd · 19-08-2016 4:31pm

Finished Season 1 of Tanis. Found it to be a bit of a mixed bag. I enjoyed it more in the beginning when they were setting out the mystery, especially the way they tried to link it into real world history. But as it went on it got very convoluted, and a lot of the twists weren't as surprising as the writer thought, and in some cases were blatantly obvious. Is also let down by poor voice acting in places.

Howard the Duck · 23-08-2016 2:27pm

One i'm finding really good is http://www.sodajerker.com/ it's a couple of song writers from liverpool chatting to other song writers just about song writing. Some really good guests including Paul Simon but one interview i really liked was with Eg White who has written/co-writen some big songs.

TheCockpitGuy · 31-08-2016 12:34am

A few of my favorites:

Alledgely with Theo Von and Matthew Cole Weiss.

Anna Farris is unqualified.

Here's the thing with Alec Baldwin.

Friday night comedy on BBC Radio 4.

The Black Oil · 06-11-2016 11:31am

Planet Money, good update on the Wells Fargo situation.

Science Vs. re anti-depressants.

Very interesting...

donspeekinglesh · 06-11-2016 11:51am

The Black Oil wrote: »

Science Vs. re anti-depressants.

Very interesting...

Science VS is excellent. As is Reply All. Really should try more of the Gimlet podcasts.

Cartman78 · 09-11-2016 12:20pm

The Bugle is back....hallelujah :-)

John Oliver will be missed no doubt but the new format seems to be working pretty well

Satriale · 17-11-2016 5:06pm

TheCockpitGuy wrote: »

Here's the thing with Alec Baldwin.

Haven't tried the others yet but this is very good.

ahlookit · 17-11-2016 5:31pm

Satriale wrote: »

Haven't tried the others yet but this is very good.

The latest one with Michael Stipe is excellent (may be biased as I'm a huge REM fan)

frink · 22-11-2016 3:46pm

Just started Crimetown. From the creators of The Jinx.

Enjoying it so far!

The Black Oil · 22-11-2016 9:32pm

I finished Accused, just 8 episodes. Good, sad. Quite like Serial in its delivery, format and structure.

From Our Own Correspondent - BBC. The bit about female genital mutilation was horrifying, particularly since it was done by women.

Cienciano · 28-11-2016 4:02pm

frink wrote: »

Just started Crimetown. From the creators of The Jinx.

Enjoying it so far!

Same here. Assume you heard of it from Reply All which is another great podcast? Listened to the first Crimetown and it's good, I've subscribed.
For anyone who hasn't listened, it a true crime documentary style podcast about the mafia run city of Providence, Rhode Island and how even the mayor was involved with organised crime.

Arghus · 29-11-2016 12:23am

Crimetown is fairly good but, holey moley, there is a lot of ads.

Loafing Oaf · 29-11-2016 10:27pm

Latest Guardian science podcast while shopping in Dunnes.

Latest Guardian football podcast while working

dball · 02-12-2016 11:59am

some serious president elect Trump bashing going on here - i enjoyed it:D:D:D
MSNBC Rachel Maddow - daily pods

BackforFPL · 03-12-2016 3:47pm

How Did This Get Made Ep 149 - Lawnmower Man.

Pretty great episode. I remember hating Lawnmower Man when it came out - this brought back lots of hilarious memories.

rickfisher1988 · 03-12-2016 3:48pm

Missing Maura Murray podcast - review episode

Utah · 03-12-2016 11:46pm

BackforFPL wrote: »

How Did This Get Made Ep 149 - Lawnmower Man.

Pretty great episode. I remember hating Lawnmower Man when it came out - this brought back lots of hilarious memories.

Brilliant podcast, especially when you know the movie well

The Black Oil · 11-12-2016 3:40pm

Wittertainment - Brussels sprouts bickering.

Unsolved - true crime thing.

BackforFPL · 14-12-2016 10:13pm

Questions for Lennon is back for another season on the Howl App. Listened to the first two today. Both solid.

If you like Mike Hanford's Lennon character and his ramblings then this is great stuff. Although still not as good as when Lennon appears on Comedy Bang Bang.

Trent Houseboat · 15-12-2016 10:40am

Drums.
I don't like the impression, but the character is great.

Do you reckon the widow Howl App is worth $5 a month?

BackforFPL · 16-12-2016 9:13pm

Trent Houseboat wrote: »

Drums.
I don't like the impression, but the character is great.

Do you reckon the widow Howl App is worth $5 a month?

I find it's pretty good - a few worthwhile series on it and they are putting new stuff on it all the time. Give it a go for the free month and see what you reckon.

As for the Lennon impression - half the fun is how terrible an impression it is. The first CBB episodes he was on as the character, Hanford clearly didn't have a clue about Lennon himself at all. I really enjoy him - the rambling far-too detailed stories are brilliant.

Parchment · 22-12-2016 1:33pm

Stranglers - if you like True Crime try this, its well produced, clear audio but it does have ad's but whatever .... its free!

Rumpy Pumpy · 22-12-2016 2:55pm

Tracks. It's a BBC conspiracy theory drama. Instantly compelling stuff. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Also another BBC podcast called 50 Things that made the Global Economy. 8 minute episodes about topics like the diesel engine, shipping containers, banks, fertiliser. Again, excellent podcast.

The Black Oil · 24-01-2017 10:26pm

Tom Hanks guest hosted Wait Wait Don't Tell Me.

Link

Loafing Oaf · 25-01-2017 10:33am

Currently mid Guardian Football Weekly

dastardly00 · 25-01-2017 12:09pm

Parchment wrote: »

Stranglers - if you like True Crime try this, its well produced, clear audio but it does have ad's but whatever .... its free!

Rumpy Pumpy wrote: »

Tracks. It's a BBC conspiracy theory drama. Instantly compelling stuff. Can't recommend it highly enough.

I'm looking forward to listening to both of these

_feedback_ · 25-01-2017 4:08pm

With the ever worsening radio situation in Ireland, I'm looking for podcasts!

Listened to "Dubland" for the first time today. At the beginning I thought that the bad language was just unnecessary and annoying. By 10 mins in, I was really laughing properly. Had a couple of great laughs at the stories.

Will listen again

Parchment · 26-01-2017 8:24pm

True Crime Garage today - its fun to listen to, i like the casual manner in which its presented. The Captain can ramble a bit but i dont mind.

They cover cases i have never heard of.

My true crime podcast list is getting a bit stale though:
Stranglers, Somebody Knows Something, Generation Why, Sword and Scale (if im really stuck), Unresolved Podcast and Casefile. Thinking Sideways is another i listen to if im stuck.

Any recommendations?

Ones i tried and didnt like : My Favourite Murder, Last Podcast On The Left

eviltwin · 26-01-2017 9:19pm

Parchment wrote: »

True Crime Garage today - its fun to listen to, i like the casual manner in which its presented. The Captain can ramble a bit but i dont mind.

They cover cases i have never heard of.

My true crime podcast list is getting a bit stale though:
Stranglers, Somebody Knows Something, Generation Why, Sword and Scale (if im really stuck), Unresolved Podcast and Casefile. Thinking Sideways is another i listen to if im stuck.

Any recommendations?

Ones i tried and didnt like : My Favourite Murder, Last Podcast On The Left

Judge and Jeremy
Mysterious Circumstances
In Sight
Up And Vanished
True Crime Brewery

ElChe32 · 26-01-2017 10:12pm

Anyone else listen to True Crime Garage? I like the two lads presenting it, beer drinkin' and true crime great combo.

dastardly00 · 27-01-2017 12:14pm

Parchment wrote: »

True Crime Garage today - its fun to listen to, i like the casual manner in which its presented. The Captain can ramble a bit but i dont mind.

They cover cases i have never heard of.

My true crime podcast list is getting a bit stale though:
Stranglers, Somebody Knows Something, Generation Why, Sword and Scale (if im really stuck), Unresolved Podcast and Casefile. Thinking Sideways is another i listen to if im stuck.

Any recommendations?

Ones i tried and didnt like : My Favourite Murder, Last Podcast On The Left

'In the Dark', 'Accused' and 'Untold: The Daniel Morgan Murder' are all true crime podcasts that I liked.

Parchment · 27-01-2017 12:58pm

dastardly00 wrote: »

'In the Dark', 'Accused' and 'Untold: The Daniel Morgan Murder' are all true crime podcasts that I liked.

Thanks - i listened to In The Dark and Accused and loved both. I need to broaden my podcasts tastes.....its all true crime!

I have just added Untold now - thanks!!

Parchment · 27-01-2017 1:10pm

ElChe32 wrote: »

Anyone else listen to True Crime Garage? I like the two lads presenting it, beer drinkin' and true crime great combo.

I do - the guys are fun, i love to listen to it when i am out for a long walk as the episodes are so long. Lots of it is rambling but its really like two friends chatting over beers.

They have come so far from their first podcast. Sound is great and the do diverse cases.

ElChe32 · 27-01-2017 1:23pm

Parchment wrote: »

I do - the guys are fun, i love to listen to it when i am out for a long walk as the episodes are so long. Lots of it is rambling but its really like two friends chatting over beers.

They have come so far from their first podcast. Sound is great and the do diverse cases.

Yep I really enjoy the show. Usually have it on in the gym or on the bike, great to get lost in the story and the lads have great chemistry. Must get into some of the other shows mentioned above. Love me some true crime!

Parchment · 27-01-2017 1:25pm

ElChe32 wrote: »

Yep I really enjoy the show. Usually have it on in the gym or on the bike, great to get lost in the story and the lads have great chemistry. Must get into some of the other shows mentioned above. Love me some true crime!

My picks would be Generation Why, Stranglers, Somebody Knows Something.

Enjoy!

scottmcb04 · 29-01-2017 7:30pm

pin\kings is a great listen...

kirk buttercup · 29-01-2017 9:31pm

Any recommendations for podcasts on spotify

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