of my favorite podcasts. The links and show descriptions are all taken from iTunes rather than from their individual homepages, because I'm too lazy to bother pulling up each separate site. I subscribe to all of my podcasts through iTunes though, and it's always worked great for me.
I love audio podcasts because I have a reeeeally hard time sitting still long enough to read (I *might* get through one or two magazines a month, and one or two books a year), and I also have a hard time sitting still in front of the tv for more than one or two shows a day.
I'm less of a fan of video podcasts (if I don't want to stare at the tv all afternoon, why would I want to stare at an even smaller screen all afternoon?), but they definitely have their place too. I like that most of them are super short and to the point, and if they contain information I decide I don't need, I just click ahead to the next one - no waiting through commercials and less interesting stories. I also like that there is information available in video podcast form that I may not even be able to find on television.
Also, since podcasts are free and many of the ones I listen to publish new episodes at least once a week, they provide a great FREE source of entertainment. Woo!
My top 15 favorite podcasts, in alphabetic order since I didn't feel like ranking them:
60-Second Science (audio)
"Leading science journalists provide a daily minute of commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of science. For a full-length, weekly podcast you can subscribe to Science Talk: The Podcast of Scientific American."
BBC Radio NewsPod (audio)
"Daily programme highlights from BBC Radio News. Interviews and reports from the BBC World Service, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Five Life, and the BBC Asian Network..."
Brain Food (audio)
"Einstein said, 'Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.' At the Brain Food Podcast, our goal is the pursuit of that wisdom. Each week we will explore fascinating topics from everyday life and use science and mathematics to better understand the wonders all around us."
Cool Hunting Video (dur)
"A weekly series of webisodes, Cool Hunting Video goes onsite meeting artists, designers and other innovators to get an inside look at their inspiration and process..."
Escape Pod (audio)
"The Science Fiction Podcast Magazine. Each week Escape Pod narrates fun science fiction and fantasy short stories, with commentary and review. We're also the first paying market in podcasting. Listen today, and hear the new sound of science fiction!"
Fashion Television Daily Podcast (video)
"Get the weekly scoop on what is new and interesting in the world of fashion."
KCRW's Le Show (Harry Shearer) (audio)
"A weekly, hour-long romp through the worlds of media, politics, sports and show business, leavened with an eclectic mix of mysterious music, hosted by Harry Shearer."
Lip Gloss and Laptops (audio)
"The weekly beauty and cosmetics podcast for the thinking woman, with Kerry Anne and Airdrie from Vancouver, B.C."
MODTV: Fashion Network (video)
"MODTV reports on the glamorous world of Supermodels, Fashion Designers, and goes backstage at all the hottest international fashion shows in Paris, Milan and New York. Exclusive videos on Victoria's Secret and supermodels Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Karolina Kurkova and Gemma Ward. Get a front row seat at Louis Vuitton, Dior, Versace, Gucci, Chanel and all the top fashion shows..."
NPR: All Songs Considered (audio)
"An eclectic mix of fresh music by emerging artists and breakout bands -- from NPR.org's Web-only music show. With host Bob Boilen."
Organic Beauty Radio (audio)
"What it is: Organic Beauty Radio gives you in-depth interviews with the people behind your favorite beauty products."
Pseudopod (audio)
"The Sound of Horror. Pseudopod is the world's first audio horror magazine. We deliver bone-chilling stories from today's best authors straight to your computer or MP3 Player."
Science Talk: The Podcast of Scientific American (audio)
"The Scientific American Podcast is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. Join host Steve Mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists..."
Style.com Video Podcast (video)
"Style.com takes you inside the world of fashion, with up-to-the-minute runway show videos that go beyond the catwalk to cover the hair, makeup, and designer action backstage, as well as the celebrity-packed front-row scene..."
The Economist (audio)
"Audio content from The Economist magazine, including interviews with journalists and experts on world politics, business, finance, economics, science, technology, culture and the arts."
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