I just wanted to capture the current set of podcasts I listen to. I commute two hours a day, and this set keeps me lightly stocked — Sometimes I run out for a day or two, and I rarely fall behind.
This is my current gold-standard set of podcasts:
| Podcast / RSS Link | Category | Average Length | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Nelson Radio | Gaming | 1:15 - 2:00 | Gaming podcast, focussed almost exclusively on the Xbox 360. Interviews and news. |
| IGN Games Podcasts | Gaming | 0:40 - 1:15 | I listen to the following podcasts from this RSS: Game Scoop (all around gaming news) Three Red Lights (ostensibly 360, often silly) Nintendo Voice Chat (Wii / DS) Command Prompt (PC Gaming) |
| IGN Entertainment Podcasts | Television / Movies / Technology | 0:40 - 1:00 | I only currently listen to Channel Surfing, but occasionally there are other interesting podcasts |
| Bungie Podcast | Gaming | 1:30 - 2:00 | Bungie studios talking mostly about Halo. Note: Not bleeped, not filtered. |
| Anger, Sadness, Envy | Gaming | 1:15 - 1:45 | Rampancy.net's podcast discussing all things halo. Fun deep dives into story and gameplay. |
| The Dealnews Podcast | Technology, Consumer News | 0:40 - 1:00 | A medium-length, somewhat lighthearted take on tech news and product deals. |
| The Java Posse | Programming | 1:00 - 1:30 | Java and JVM news and sessions |
Here are some podcasts I’ve just started listening to and am still evaluating:
| Podcast / RSS | Category | Average Length | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Week in Android | Mobile | ? | News and interview regarding Android phones and OS. Just got started. |
| This Ain't Your Dad's Java | Programming, JavaFX | 1:00 - 1:30 | News and comments about JavaFX |
| Librivox Community Podcast | Audio Books | ? | Community thoughts from the Librivox audio book site |
| NPR Science Friday | Science and Technology | ? | Segments from NPR's Talk of the Nation Science Fridays |
| NPR Talk of the Nation | News | ? | Segments from NPR's Talk of the Nation |
| Marketplace Morning Report | Financial News | 0:08 | Short but dense financial news |
Gripe: I can’t believe I had to register to post a damn comment!
I’ve always been fascinated by how the non-tech public at large (aka the washed masses) learn about and digest technology news. To that end I am drawn to “mainstream” tech podcasts such as the “NPR: Technology Podcast” and “NYT Tech Talk”
And for something completely different, try “The Ethicist” http://www.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/podcasts/cohen.xml
I did that so you could have your precious jprossjr. Now you are forever immortalized.
Thanks for the reminder about public radio shows, I forgot to add those before.