Podcasts

[Buff]

I consume podcasts relentlessly - and am always looking for new good ones. Therefore we need a thread to trade recommendations.

Here are some of my favorites:

The Tim Ferris Show - Hands down the best podcast going. He interviews world-class performers and extracts all of their tips and secrets and habits, etc. It's life-changing.

Some good true crime podcasts - Sword and Scale (super graphic and disturbing, but well produced); In the Dark; Generation Why; Casefile True Crime; Thinking Sideways, Real Crime Profile

Political podcasts - Keepin it 1600, Fivethirtyeight Elections, Slate's Political Gabfest, Politico's Off Message, Radio Free GOP with Mike Murphy, The Axe Files with David Axelrod

General Content - Longform, Recode, then lots of fantasy sports pods

What are you guys listening to?

[WTE]

David Axelrod? Are you kidding me?

[BroncoJoe]

You turned us on to Serial - and we loved that podcast. I'm never in the car long enough to get into podcasts, but we're taking a long roadtrip this winter, so we need a couple good ones.

[Buff]

David Axelrod? Are you kidding me?

He's kind of boring most of the time - but I love Axe. He had an awesome podcast with Jon Stewart earlier this year.


You turned us on to Serial - and we loved that podcast. I'm never in the car long enough to get into podcasts, but we're taking a long roadtrip this winter, so we need a couple good ones.

You should check out the "In the Dark" podcast about the disappearance of Jacob Wetterling. It's about halfway through the season at this point.

[BroncoWave]

Pardon My Take is by far my favorite. They are a satire sports podcast from Barstool Sports. The famous Twitter account PFTcommenter is one of the hosts. It's one of the most hilarious things out there.

[MOtorboat]

Subscribe. Will be back.

[slim]

I listen to the best pod casts. Everyone says so.

[BroncoJoe]

I listen to the best pod casts. Everyone says so.

Believe me.

[MOtorboat]

In The Dark is fantastic. I had a very pereferral knowledge of the Wetterling case. It's a very sad, but fascinating story. The investigation was botched badly.

ESPN's Pin/Kings was excellent. Just a crazy story of two wrestling buddies who ended up on opposite sides of the cocaine war in the 80s and 90s. I think it's 17 episodes.

All Songs Considered, Tiny Desk Concerts and Rolling Stone now are the music podcasts I listen to.

The Dollop. A comedy podcast with some history.

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History.

I subscribe to all of The Ringer podcasts, but The Watch, NFL and Shackhouse are my 3 favorite. I do listen to Simmons stuff, too.

Favorite strictly sports:
Baseball: Effectively Wild.
Basketball: Vertical Podcast with Woj, Lowe Post.
College Football: Solid Verbal.

[MOtorboat]

Totally forgot Rock and Roll Archaeology Project. Some good stuff there.

[MasterShake]

Kevin Smith has some good podcasts, but my favorite is Fatman on Batman which is basically him doing movie reviews so probably not a good one for Buff. Man that guy can tell a story though. Other good stuff from him and the Smodcast network is Tell 'Em Steve Dave and Jay and Silent Bob Get Old which can get surprisingly deep sometimes.

For more traditional stuff:

History/Culture:

Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell - Neat reinterpretations of past events that give unique perspectives on a range of subjects from Wilt Chamberlain to a 98 year old pastor discussing his personal views on gay marriage in the Church.

Hardcore History with Dan Carlin - Good discussions on topics like was Alexander the Great as bad as Hitler? Carlin is not an academic but he does a great job of flipping the script on history in a fun and entertaining way. Great road trip podcast.

General:

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - The classic NPR quiz show that makes you feel really good or really bad about how well you know current events.

Science Vs - Takes a hard scientific look at fact vs fiction on topics like Zika, G-Spots, and Fracking. Really informational without all the messy opinions. Fact based fun for everyone!


Comedy:

Monday Morning Podcast with Bill Burr - Really funny takes on the pressing issues of the day.

WTF with Marc Maron - Smart comedy from a smart comedian. Pretty left leaning though (shocking, I know!)

Entertainment:

SMODCAST channels (see above). Otherwise when Game of Thrones comes back on I only ever really listen to The Game of Thrones Podcast from BaldMove.com. Two friends named Jim and Ron (one a book reader, one who only watches the show) break down the episodes each week from each others perspectives. A smaller podcast but they have a cult following for a reason. Really fun way to dig into the show during the season.

Those are my big ones. I find others all the time but forget what they are called. I only recently started getting into Podcasts and I'm pissed I waited so long. They really help pass the day at work or on long trips.

[MasterShake]

In The Dark is fantastic. I had a very pereferral knowledge of the Wetterling case. It's a very sad, but fascinating story. The investigation was botched badly.

ESPN's Pin/Kings was excellent. Just a crazy story of two wrestling buddies who ended up on opposite sides of the cocaine war in the 80s and 90s. I think it's 17 episodes.

All Songs Considered, Tiny Desk Concerts and Rolling Stone now are the music podcasts I listen to.

The Dollop. A comedy podcast with some history.

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History.

I subscribe to all of The Ringer podcasts, but The Watch, NFL and Shackhouse are my 3 favorite. I do listen to Simmons stuff, too.

Favorite strictly sports:
Baseball: Effectively Wild.
Basketball: Vertical Podcast with Woj, Lowe Post.
College Football: Solid Verbal.

Nice! Just saw you had that too. Love that show.

[MOtorboat]

Nice! Just saw you had that too. Love that show.

I know it was like 14 hours, but the King of Kings series was amazing.

[underrated29]

So I am about to show my age here (90 year old man in a 30 years old body)........


What exactly is a podcast?
(Laugh it up ********) (then please answer so I can be cool and hip too)

[MOtorboat]

:tsk:

[MasterShake]

So I am about to show my age here (90 year old man in a 30 years old body)........


What exactly is a podcast?
(Laugh it up ********) (then please answer so I can be cool and hip too)

I don't know if I'm more concerned about your lack of knowing what a Podcast is or the fact that googling it would be pretty easy: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=podcast

Seriously though, a podcast is just an episodic series (usually audio based) that could be on a wide range of topics. They are basically streaming audio files to your smartphone or computer that you can subscribe to whenever new episodes pop up. Think of them as very specific Internet radio talk shows.

[BroncoWave]

So I am about to show my age here (90 year old man in a 30 years old body)........


What exactly is a podcast?
(Laugh it up ********) (then please answer so I can be cool and hip too)

Wat

[underrated29]

I don't know if I'm more concerned about your lack of knowing what a Podcast is or the fact that googling it would be pretty easy: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=podcast

Seriously though, a podcast is just an episodic series (usually audio based) that could be on a wide range of topics. They are basically streaming audio files to your smartphone or computer that you can subscribe to whenever new episodes pop up. Think of them as very specific Internet radio talk shows.



That essentially what I thought but why do they call it a podcast? Not a radio series, or audioshow or something. Who comes up with these names? Podcast literally has nothing to do with a series or radio...I hear podcast and i think of some sort of fishing reel.

[underrated29]

I consume podcasts relentlessly - and am always looking for new good ones. Therefore we need a thread to trade recommendations.

Here are some of my favorites:

The Tim Ferris Show - Hands down the best podcast going. He interviews world-class performers and extracts all of their tips and secrets and habits, etc. It's life-changing.

Some good true crime podcasts - Sword and Scale (super graphic and disturbing, but well produced); In the Dark; Generation Why; Casefile True Crime; Thinking Sideways, Real Crime Profile

Political podcasts - Keepin it 1600, Fivethirtyeight Elections, Slate's Political Gabfest, Politico's Off Message, Radio Free GOP with Mike Murphy, The Axe Files with David Axelrod

General Content - Longform, Recode, then lots of fantasy sports pods

What are you guys listening to?




Now that I am hip too I would say that none of that appeals to me aside from the tips and tricks that those successful people have come to learn. Otherwise I do not see the point of a podcast. I would rather learn a new language then listen to people talk about stuff and their opinions on stuff.

Do they have language podcasts?
are podcasts a good way of advertising?

[NightTrainLayne]

I have come to the conclusion that many of you don't do any work at all.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBfTrjPSShs

[MasterShake]

I have come to the conclusion that many of you don't do any work at all.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBfTrjPSShs

I do! Really I do! :lol:

Seriously though the best part of my job is that I can write code and do graphic design in my sleep. When I'm not stuck in meetings I get to listen to Podcasts. I like them because it just makes the day go by sooo much quicker.

[MasterShake]

Now that I am hip too I would say that none of that appeals to me aside from the tips and tricks that those successful people have come to learn. Otherwise I do not see the point of a podcast. I would rather learn a new language then listen to people talk about stuff and their opinions on stuff.

Do they have language podcasts?
are podcasts a good way of advertising?

Well to answer this and your earlier questions:

Podcast came about when the only real viable digital media player in the game was the i-Pod. When people learned that they could just record audio and have users download their broadcasts to their i-Pods, they just smooshed the words i-Pod and Broadcast together to make Podcast.

And yes, there are literally any kind of podcast you can think of including one's that help you learn langauges: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/feb/09/top-podcasts-learning-language-german-japanese

You only really hear sponsored ads at the beginning and ends of podcasts, I'm not sure how effective they are. Usually the smaller podcasts are just advertising their own merchandise stores.

[NightTrainLayne]

I do! Really I do! :lol:

Seriously though the best part of my job is that I can write code and do graphic design in my sleep. When I'm not stuck in meetings I get to listen to Podcasts. I like them because it just makes the day go by sooo much quicker.



I am talking with customers way too much to listen to podcasts. Too much interruption.

[underrated29]

Well to answer this and your earlier questions:

Podcast came about when the only real viable digital media player in the game was the i-Pod. When people learned that they could just record audio and have users download their broadcasts to their i-Pods, they just smooshed the words i-Pod and Broadcast together to make Podcast.

And yes, there are literally any kind of podcast you can think of including one's that help you learn langauges: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/feb/09/top-podcasts-learning-language-german-japanese

You only really hear sponsored ads at the beginning and ends of podcasts, I'm not sure how effective they are. Usually the smaller podcasts are just advertising their own merchandise stores.



Wonderful.


I meant more in terms of having ones own podcast to use for advertising/marketing purposes? I am spinning the wheels on this and i like the possibilities. I need to find out how to make my own podcast and how to distribute it. These are free, correct? I mean to listen too?

[slim]

I am talking with customers way too much to listen to podcasts. Too much interruption.

Cha-ching!

[MOtorboat]

Wonderful.


I meant more in terms of having ones own podcast to use for advertising/marketing purposes? I am spinning the wheels on this and i like the possibilities. I need to find out how to make my own podcast and how to distribute it. These are free, correct? I mean to listen too?

You'd be hard-pressed to get me to willingly listen to an advertisement I have to seek out and subscribe to.

[underrated29]

You'd be hard-pressed to get me to willingly listen to an advertisement I have to seek out and subscribe to.



It wouldnt be an advertisement. This is not an audio informercial. More like an Audio blog for what I have in mind. If you listen to people debate political shit that literally does not change a single thing in this world or with you, why would you not listen to something that will teach you something, give you a few ideas about how to do things, and let you know of the important aspects within the topic.

I mean, if people can watch a tv show about people cooking, or some guy travelling the world and eating weird as food, I fail to see how a podcast blog thing would not hold interest. Especially if its about something youve always been interested in.

If you were always interested in WWII but had never known more than a few text books, video games and movies, would you not want to listen to something about it? Or cars, maybe you have always wanted a Ferrari. Would you not listen to a pod cast about a ferrari, rebuilinding them, best place to buy one, modifications you can make, best places to drive it, etc?

I think I could make it work pretty well.

[MasterShake]

It wouldnt be an advertisement. This is not an audio informercial. More like an Audio blog for what I have in mind. If you listen to people debate political shit that literally does not change a single thing in this world or with you, why would you not listen to something that will teach you something, give you a few ideas about how to do things, and let you know of the important aspects within the topic.

I mean, if people can watch a tv show about people cooking, or some guy travelling the world and eating weird as food, I fail to see how a podcast blog thing would not hold interest. Especially if its about something youve always been interested in.

If you were always interested in WWII but had never known more than a few text books, video games and movies, would you not want to listen to something about it? Or cars, maybe you have always wanted a Ferrari. Would you not listen to a pod cast about a ferrari, rebuilinding them, best place to buy one, modifications you can make, best places to drive it, etc?

I think I could make it work pretty well.

Check out some of the existing history podcasts we listed. It will give you a good idea of formatting it.

[underrated29]

Check out some of the existing history podcasts we listed. It will give you a good idea of formatting it.



Whoa whoa whoa!
I just learned what a podcast is. Now you want me to format!!!













(IthinkIwillgoodtipsir)

[MOtorboat]

It wouldnt be an advertisement. This is not an audio informercial. More like an Audio blog for what I have in mind. If you listen to people debate political shit that literally does not change a single thing in this world or with you, why would you not listen to something that will teach you something, give you a few ideas about how to do things, and let you know of the important aspects within the topic.

I mean, if people can watch a tv show about people cooking, or some guy travelling the world and eating weird as food, I fail to see how a podcast blog thing would not hold interest. Especially if its about something youve always been interested in.

If you were always interested in WWII but had never known more than a few text books, video games and movies, would you not want to listen to something about it? Or cars, maybe you have always wanted a Ferrari. Would you not listen to a pod cast about a ferrari, rebuilinding them, best place to buy one, modifications you can make, best places to drive it, etc?

I think I could make it work pretty well.

Right. I understand how you target something for an audience. That's literally what I do.

I understand you're probably not telling me what your audience is, but it should be pretty defined.

[underrated29]

Right. I understand how you target something for an audience. That's literally what I do.

I understand you're probably not telling me what your audience is, but it should be pretty defined.



You should know. I've offered my assistance to you a few times. Even put you in the running on fb, I think? 'Twas supposed to hit all my fb friends but somehow only like 60 got it......the whole computer technology thing. I feel like a real life demolition man sometimes. 3 little sea shells.

[MOtorboat]

You should know. I've offered my assistance to you a few times. Even put you in the running on fb, I think? 'Twas supposed to hit all my fb friends but somehow only like 60 got it......the whole computer technology thing. I feel like a real life demolition man sometimes. 3 little sea shells.

Right, but that's what I'm saying. I have to seek podcasts out and you're selling me a product. Why would I willingly seek out an advertisement?

Now, there's probably an interest in travel podcasts, is that your thought? But, again, just like other podcasts, you're probably going to have to convince people you just don't want to sell them shit.

[Timmy!]

Number of podcasts listened to, ever: 0

[MOtorboat]

Number of podcasts listened to, ever: 0

Get you some music, podcasts, Timmy. Feel the hippy vibe. Might help with the Uber.

[Timmy!]

Get you some music, podcasts, Timmy. Feel the hippy vibe. Might help with the Uber.

I have plenty of music......and the way the jacked up streets and traffic are in this town, no distactions: good

[MOtorboat]

I have plenty of music......and the way the jacked up streets and traffic are in this town, no distactions: good

You got the elevator music on lock?

[Timmy!]

You got the elevator music on lock?

Just my 6 radio presets.

#technology

[MOtorboat]

Just my 6 radio presets.

#technology

#innovation

[Timmy!]

I actually have a cd player for the 1st time in 3 years.

[elsid13]

I like the Spy Museum Pod Cast on Espionage and TED talks on NPR

[Buff]

I have come to the conclusion that many of you don't do any work at all.

Actually I think the appeal of podcasts for me is that you can work them into a busy schedule. I like to listen to them on my commute to/from work, or if I get out to take a walk in the middle of the day, or when I'm doing the dishes at night, etc.

[Buff]

Kevin Smith has some good podcasts, but my favorite is Fatman on Batman which is basically him doing movie reviews so probably not a good one for Buff. Man that guy can tell a story though. Other good stuff from him and the Smodcast network is Tell 'Em Steve Dave and Jay and Silent Bob Get Old which can get surprisingly deep sometimes.

For more traditional stuff:

History/Culture:

Revisionist History with Malcolm Gladwell - Neat reinterpretations of past events that give unique perspectives on a range of subjects from Wilt Chamberlain to a 98 year old pastor discussing his personal views on gay marriage in the Church.

Hardcore History with Dan Carlin - Good discussions on topics like was Alexander the Great as bad as Hitler? Carlin is not an academic but he does a great job of flipping the script on history in a fun and entertaining way. Great road trip podcast.

General:

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! - The classic NPR quiz show that makes you feel really good or really bad about how well you know current events.

Science Vs - Takes a hard scientific look at fact vs fiction on topics like Zika, G-Spots, and Fracking. Really informational without all the messy opinions. Fact based fun for everyone!


Comedy:

Monday Morning Podcast with Bill Burr - Really funny takes on the pressing issues of the day.

WTF with Marc Maron - Smart comedy from a smart comedian. Pretty left leaning though (shocking, I know!)

Entertainment:

SMODCAST channels (see above). Otherwise when Game of Thrones comes back on I only ever really listen to The Game of Thrones Podcast from BaldMove.com. Two friends named Jim and Ron (one a book reader, one who only watches the show) break down the episodes each week from each others perspectives. A smaller podcast but they have a cult following for a reason. Really fun way to dig into the show during the season.

Those are my big ones. I find others all the time but forget what they are called. I only recently started getting into Podcasts and I'm pissed I waited so long. They really help pass the day at work or on long trips.

I agree on the last part - they have revolutionized commuting for me. I don't even mind being stuck in the car for an hour at a time anymore. I always refresh WTF to see if he has a guest I'm interested in. I am lukewarm on Malcolm's new podcast. A couple of them were intriguing, but it also sort of felt like the content was underwhelming. That's my main gripe on many podcasts - the content can be very polished and produced but still pretty thin. E.g. Serial Season 2 was a huge letdown to me.

[MOtorboat]

I agree on the last part - they have revolutionized commuting for me. I don't even mind being stuck in the car for an hour at a time anymore. I always refresh WTF to see if he has a guest I'm interested in. I am lukewarm on Malcolm's new podcast. A couple of them were intriguing, but it also sort of felt like the content was underwhelming. That's my main gripe on many podcasts - the content can be very polished and produced but still pretty thin. E.g. Serial Season 2 was a huge letdown to me.

I'm in the car a lot too and when I get home, TV is just reruns, so I listen to a lot of them late at night.

[MOtorboat]

I do enjoy the Friday Rolling podcasts from Simmons.

[BroncoJoe]

Anyone listening to "Accused"?

I hear it's a lot like Serial.

[MOtorboat]

Anyone listening to "Accused"?

I hear it's a lot like Serial.

Yes. I've listened to the first two episodes. It's pretty intriguing.

[Buff]

I do enjoy the Friday Rolling podcasts from Simmons.

I'm so happy Mike Lombardi is back. I'm kind of over House though. I usually only listen to the first half.


Anyone listening to "Accused"?

I hear it's a lot like Serial.

I listened to one but was kind of annoyed with the host. Maybe I'll give it another try. I finished "In the dark" this week. Highly recommended. It's nice when a true crime podcast has some real resolution and draws conclusions.

[MOtorboat]

I'm so happy Mike Lombardi is back. I'm kind of over House though. I usually only listen to the first half.



I listened to one but was kind of annoyed with the host. Maybe I'll give it another try. I finished "In the dark" this week. Highly recommended. It's nice when a true crime podcast has some real resolution and draws conclusions.

I like Shack House.

[MOtorboat]

Listening to Simmons' Monday podcast. He's learning of the Collins trade real time. You could hear the shock in his voice and then he tried to do the same thing WTE did. Hilarious.

[Buff]

Roger Waters on the WTF pod this week.

[MOtorboat]

Crimetown, the mob and Providence, Rhode Island.

[MOtorboat]

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Just listened to an episode. Interesting story about the Palmer Raids in 1919 and 1920.

[Buff]

Crimetown, the mob and Providence, Rhode Island.

This is on my list - letting them get a little bit deeper before I dive in.

The CBS show "48 Hours" is available on Podcast now and so I've been listening to a ton of those... I got tired of sifting through so many half ass true crime podcasts that lasted 12 episodes and led nowhere, it's nice to have something with real production value with a beginning, middle and end all in an hour long pod.

[BroncoJoe]

This is on my list - letting them get a little bit deeper before I dive in.

The CBS show "48 Hours" is available on Podcast now and so I've been listening to a ton of those... I got tired of sifting through so many half ass true crime podcasts that lasted 12 episodes and led nowhere, it's nice to have something with real production value with a beginning, middle and end all in an hour long pod.

I didn't know this - love 48 hours.

We've got a big road trip coming up, so need to stock up on the podcasts. Although, I'm pretty sure I'll have little say in what we listen to.

I should be more like Lynch12.

[MOtorboat]

This is on my list - letting them get a little bit deeper before I dive in.

The CBS show "48 Hours" is available on Podcast now and so I've been listening to a ton of those... I got tired of sifting through so many half ass true crime podcasts that lasted 12 episodes and led nowhere, it's nice to have something with real production value with a beginning, middle and end all in an hour long pod.

I think Crimetown is pretty good. They are clearly heading somewhere and it's a mob story I'd never heard.

[MOtorboat]

Buff, have you listened to Cinephile, Adnan Virk's movie podcast? He hated Star Wars. You might like it.

[Buff]

Buff, have you listened to Cinephile, Adnan Virk's movie podcast? He hated Star Wars. You might like it.

I'll give it a listen. He was mostly too overzealous for my liking when he'd fill in for Russillo - like, just tone it down 5 notches fella.

[Hawgdriver]

You turned us on to Serial - and we loved that podcast.

It was more like a friendly peck on the cheek for me. She was cute but she was trying too hard.

My son and I enjoy Radiolab when we drive to the mountains.

[BroncoNut]

I'm not sure I know what a podcast is. is it a you tube video? if I've viewed them as you tube vids, I never knew they were podcasts,.// BUT one fellow I subscribe to did say his was a podcast at one time. so maybe it's one of those things where a you tube might be a podcast but not necessarily.

[elsid13]

I'm not sure I know what a podcast is. is it a you tube video? if I've viewed them as you tube vids, I never knew they were podcasts,.// BUT one fellow I subscribe to did say his was a podcast at one time. so maybe it's one of those things where a you tube might be a podcast but not necessarily.

AGAP

It's downloadable audio program. It can be a radio show or an hour plus on certain topic.

[BroncoNut]

AGAP

It's downloadable audio program. It can be a radio show or an hour plus on certain topic.

thanks, I watch a shit ton of you tubes videos which can be that long.

[Hawgdriver]

thanks, I watch a shit ton of you tubes videos which can be that long.

If you have a smartphone, search for a podcast app like Podcast Republic or any of the free ones that show up toward the top. Then install it and search in the podcast app for a podcast...try radiolab. Search for the episode called Argentine Invasion, circa July 2012. Or if you <3 tru crime, try Serial. Then listen. Earbuds/headphones (or car speakers if your car has bluetooth) can be an improvement over the smartphone speaker. Consider pairing this activity with exercise, driving, or housework.

It can be hit or miss, try google for podcasts and lists of best episodes.

[BroncoNut]

thanks hawg, sounds like something I could really get into.

[MOtorboat]

Where's my Friday rolling podcast, Bill? I can't go to work on Friday without it!

[BroncoJoe]

We listened to a crap-ton of Sword and Scale during our 3,900 road trip. Pretty good stuff, but some of the episodes were really gruesome, and hard to listen to. Especially the one about cannibals who like to kidnap and eat children.

[MOtorboat]

We listened to a crap-ton of Sword and Scale during our 3,900 road trip. Pretty good stuff, but some of the episodes were really gruesome, and hard to listen to. Especially the one about cannibals who like to kidnap and eat children.

Recommended, or no?

[BroncoJoe]

Recommended, or no?

We listened to this almost exclusively. If you like crime stories, absolutely. Each episode (with a few 2-part ones being the exception) is a different case. It's just some of the stories are a bit hard to listen to, but still very interesting.

[BroncoJoe]

We listened to this almost exclusively. If you like crime stories, absolutely. Each episode (with a few 2-part ones being the exception) is a different case. It's just some of the stories are a bit hard to listen to, but still very interesting.

To clarify - hard to listen to = pretty graphic descriptions.

[Buff]

We listened to a crap-ton of Sword and Scale during our 3,900 road trip. Pretty good stuff, but some of the episodes were really gruesome, and hard to listen to. Especially the one about cannibals who like to kidnap and eat children.

I listen to a ton of Sword and Scale and think it's the best true crime podcast - but I can't really envision listening to that with my family... The shit is the darkest of the dark and takes you to some weird places.

Like the one about Luka Magnotta will scar you for the rest of your life.

[BroncoJoe]

I listen to a ton of Sword and Scale and think it's the best true crime podcast - but I can't really envision listening to that with my family... The shit is the darkest of the dark and takes you to some weird places.

Like the one about Luka Magnotta will scar you for the rest of your life.

Right? Some of the stories are hard to stomach, but addictive. My kids (the ones in the car) are 20 and 16, and the wife like listening to them. My son felt sick after the cannibalism one, but most are pretty good. The wife and kids were sleeping through most of them as well.

[Buff]

Right? Some of the stories are hard to stomach, but addictive. My kids (the ones in the car) are 20 and 16, and the wife like listening to them. My son felt sick after the cannibalism one, but most are pretty good. The wife and kids were sleeping through most of them as well.

I don't really like the ones where he has guests - I like the ones that focus on specific cases and pull in a lot of court or interview audio. Some of those episodes seriously stick with you though - stuff you can't unhear or forget. Like there was one about a road rage case where the husband got gunned down in front of his wife and kids while his wife is on the phone with 911 - it's some of the most gut wrenching audio I've ever heard.

[BroncoJoe]

I don't really like the ones where he has guests - I like the ones that focus on specific cases and pull in a lot of court or interview audio. Some of those episodes seriously stick with you though - stuff you can't unhear or forget. Like there was one about a road rage case where the husband got gunned down in front of his wife and kids while his wife is on the phone with 911 - it's some of the most gut wrenching audio I've ever heard.

I'm not sure I heard that one yet. Did you listen to the cannibalism one? That was disturbing. SMILEY FACE... As was the one you mentioned about Luka. He was a sick MF'er. His picture on wiki is nothing what I pictured him to look like.

[Buff]

I'm not sure I heard that one yet. Did you listen to the cannibalism one? That was disturbing. SMILEY FACE... As was the one you mentioned about Luka. He was a sick MF'er. His picture on wiki is nothing what I pictured him to look like.

The pedophile ventriloquist who was chatting about cannibalism? That one was super weird.

[BroncoJoe]

The pedophile ventriloquist who was chatting about cannibalism? That one was super weird.

Yep - that's the one.

[MOtorboat]

I'm happy to report that Friday can commence.

[Buff]

I'm happy to report that Friday can commence.

I'm pretty much done with Simmons - I unsubscribed a while back once I realized that I only listened to every 5th podcast of his these days. It's gotten to the point where I think I kind of dislike him.

[MOtorboat]

The Gist. Just found it. The host was a guest on Effectively Wild.

[Buff]

"Pod Save America" with the Keeping it 1600 guys is good, but we knew that from their prior pod and you have to be a smug Obama lover to enjoy it...

But their sister podcast "Pod Save the World" is actually quite good I'd think for non-partisans. They talk to Jake Sullivan, who was a policy guy in the Clinton and Obama admins and they get into some interesting behind the scenes stuff about the Iran negotiations. I found it to be quite good.

[BroncoJoe]

The pedophile ventriloquist who was chatting about cannibalism? That one was super weird.

Buff - did you listen to the one about Vince Li - the guy who decapitated another dude's head on a bus then ate parts of him?

He just got released from a Canadian psychiatric hospital, no longer subject to monitoring or any conditions.

Oh, Canada...

[Buff]

Buff - did you listen to the one about Vince Li - the guy who decapitated another dude's head on a bus then ate parts of him?

He just got released from a Canadian psychiatric hospital, no longer subject to monitoring or any conditions.

Oh, Canada...

I hope someone decapitates that guy for the victim's poor mother. I can't believe he's getting out - we've got people locked up for life in the U.S. for selling drugs.

[MOtorboat]

Another good interview on The Gist: David Frum.

[Buff]

"Missing Richard Simmons" - Riveting. Not kidding.

[BeefStew25]

I'm pretty much done with Simmons - I unsubscribed a while back once I realized that I only listened to every 5th podcast of his these days. It's gotten to the point where I think I kind of dislike him.

He is so whiny.

[Buff]

He is so whiny.

He's whiny and out of touch.

I like it when he has Jimmy Kimmel and Cousin Sal on though because those two kind of gang up on him and you see him reveal his true inner pipsqueak.

[BeefStew25]

He's whiny and out of touch.

I like it when he has Jimmy Kimmel and Cousin Sal on though because those two kind of gang up on him and you see him reveal his true inner pipsqueak.

He had some ringer hillary stream circle jerk set up election night. Like pre recorded. prolly the highlight of my night when he slunk off.

[Buff]

He had some ringer hillary stream circle jerk set up election night. Like pre recorded. prolly the highlight of my night when he slunk off.

The Keeping it 1600 guys were his only successful spinoff pod and they left to start a new one, plus HBO cancelled his show. His days of being relevant are numbered.

This Richard Simmons podcast though. We need to get to the bottom of this thing.

[MOtorboat]

Buff, you are now the third person I know to say this about this pod. Why should I listen to this?

[Buff]

Buff, you are now the third person I know to say this about this pod. Why should I listen to this?

It draws you in immediately because the story is compelling - like, why did Richard Simmons drop off the face of the earth 3 years ago?

Plus you can tell the production quality is top notch, which after listening to a million podcasts you come to underestimate how much that is a factor. I just "know" when a podcast has me nowadays and this one got its hooks in.

[MOtorboat]

It draws you in immediately because the story is compelling - like, why did Richard Simmons drop off the face of the earth 3 years ago?

Plus you can tell the production quality is top notch, which after listening to a million podcasts you come to underestimate how much that is a factor. I just "know" when a podcast has me nowadays and this one got its hooks in.

So its actually about Richard Simmons? I did not realize it. I thought it was a comedy podcast, or something.

[Buff]

So its actually about Richard Simmons? I did not realize it. I thought it was a comedy podcast, or something.

Richard Simmons - the flaming poofy haired workout guy - withdrew from all social contact 3 years ago and nobody knows why. The podcast is about that.

[slim]

Richard Simmons - the flaming poofy haired workout guy - withdrew from all social contact 3 years ago and nobody knows why. The podcast is about that.

Why would you care about that?

[Hawgdriver]

Why would you care about that?

Because it's a good story?

[MOtorboat]

Richard Simmons - the flaming poofy haired workout guy - withdrew from all social contact 3 years ago and nobody knows why. The podcast is about that.

OK. I'm in. The first two episodes are downloading. This is on you.

[Buff]

Why would you care about that?

I know, I had the same thought after typing it. What a weird thing to listen to. I am always looking for random podcasts and it was #1 on iTunes so I checked it out and it's oddly compelling. Now I must know more about Richard Simmons life story.

[Hawgdriver]

OK. I'm in. The first two episodes are downloading. This is on you.

Same.

[MOtorboat]

I know, I had the same thought after typing it. What a weird thing to listen to. I am always looking for random podcasts and it was #1 on iTunes so I checked it out and it's oddly compelling. Now I must know more about Richard Simmons life story.

Ok I'm all in.

[Slick]

When do you listen to podcasts? When you are driving to and from work?

[Buff]

When do you listen to podcasts? When you are driving to and from work?

Yes, I have a 45-60 minute drive to and from work... But I also listen to them at work, in the shower or when I'm working around the house.

[MOtorboat]

When do you listen to podcasts? When you are driving to and from work?

I have a lot of time at work where I'm not talking to people. I also have to do some driving for work and I'll listen to them when I get home late at night and there's nothing on TV.

[BroncoJoe]

I have a lot of time at work where I'm not talking to people. I also have to do some driving for work and I'll listen to them when I get home late at night and there's nothing on TV.

And you don't work Mondays.

:couch:

[MOtorboat]

And you don't work Mondays.

:couch:

Why are you hiding? I don't.

[BroncoJoe]

Why are you hiding? I don't.

Because you're a mean midget and I'm afraid of you.

[MOtorboat]

Buff. All in. Strangely captivating. I'm all in on the dog theory.

[BeefStew25]

I think Richard is tranny.

[Buff]

Buff. All in. Strangely captivating. I'm all in on the dog theory.

I mean I understand the dogs sending you into a deep depression - but withdrawing from public life all together and not communicating with seemingly close friends at all? Weird. Of course - it's probably going to lead nowhere and we will have wasted like 4-5 hours of our lives for no reason.

[BroncoJoe]

I think Richard is tranny.

I find him compellingly interesting.

No Homo.

[MOtorboat]

I mean I understand the dogs sending you into a deep depression - but withdrawing from public life all together and not communicating with seemingly close friends at all? Weird. Of course - it's probably going to lead nowhere and we will have wasted like 4-5 hours of our lives for no reason.

But is there any point in which you've ever seen Richard Simmons and not thought, "that dude's pretty weird"?

[BroncoJoe]

But is there any point in which you've ever seen Richard Simmons and thought, "that dude's pretty weird"?

Nice edit.

I was like, WTF MO?

[Buff]

But is there any point in which you've never seen Richard Simmons and thought, "that dude's pretty weird"?

Fair, but in this instance when I say weird, I mean that it's abnormal even by his standards of behavior. I'm eager to hear about who called the cops in episode 3.

[MOtorboat]

Nice edit.

I was like, WTF MO?

Sorry. I'm on my phone.

[MOtorboat]

Fair, but in this instance when I say weird, I mean that it's abnormal even by his standards of behavior. I'm eager to hear about who called the cops in episode 3.

I am too. The relationship with whatever this lady actually is, is, well, weird.

[Hawgdriver]

It's interesting but I might forget to listen to episode 3. The narrator paints his subject in overly flattering tones. He's crushing pretty hard on him. Weird and interesting but also somehow too trivial.

[Buff]

Jimmy and Cousin Sal on Bill Simmons recapping the Oscars is pretty good, and I didn't watch the Oscars.

Also - Yuval Harari, author of Sapiens, on the Ezra Klein podcast is really good. Lots of forward looking, future of humanity stuff that is interesting coming from people much more informed than I.

[MOtorboat]

It's interesting but I might forget to listen to episode 3. The narrator paints his subject in overly flattering tones. He's crushing pretty hard on him. Weird and interesting but also somehow too trivial.

I don't see it as a fatal flaw. He's not trying to be objective and he isn't hiding that.

[BroncoNut]

Richard Simmons - the flaming poofy haired workout guy - withdrew from all social contact 3 years ago and nobody knows why. The podcast is about that.

he is being held hostage by his housekeeper I heard

[BeefStew25]

I don't see it as a fatal flaw. He's not trying to be objective and he isn't hiding that.

So like you.

[Buff]

he is being held hostage by his housekeeper I heard

Yes she sounds like quite the bitch.

[Buff]

Looks like this Richard Simmons podcast is going to devolve into the typical dead-end, low content snooze fest that most aspiring multi-part podcasts do nowadays.

[MOtorboat]

Looks like this Richard Simmons podcast is going to devolve into the typical dead-end, low content snooze fest that most aspiring multi-part podcasts do nowadays.

This episode left me wondering if they recorded and released the first two episodes without resolving the project and didn't know if there'd be a resolution.

[Buff]

This episode left me wondering if they recorded and released the first two episodes without resolving the project and didn't know if there'd be a resolution.

Reminds me of Season 2 of Serial - just a long meandering incomplete story that led nowhere with lots of filler interviews along the way. Same with most true crime podcasts.

[Hawgdriver]

Reminds me of Season 2 of Serial - just a long meandering incomplete story that led nowhere with lots of filler interviews along the way. Same with most true crime podcasts.

I like to wait until series are over before I begin.

[Buff]

I like to wait until series are over before I begin.

Same, but my voracious podcast consumption often doesn't allow for that anymore. Someone really ought to take the Netflix approach and dump a whole season out there. The weekly release cadence is so 1990s.

[MOtorboat]

I think I've mentioned Crimetown, but in case I haven't, Buff, this is one you should like.

[Buff]

Whoa Zach Lowe on Bill Simmons pod today. I've been waiting for this since Grantland folded. There is no way this pod can live up to my expectations.

[BeefStew25]

Simmons sucks.

[Buff]

Simmons sucks.

Yeah, he mostly does, but I would listen to Zach Lowe talk about anything. And Simmons kind of left him hanging at GL and I always got the impression Lowe might be a tiny bit bitter towards BS.

[Buff]

Richard Simmons epilogue:

http://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2017/03/21/520943717/missing-richard-simmons-and-the-nature-of-being-known

http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/3/21/14978658/missing-richard-simmons-controversy

[MOtorboat]

I listened to it yesterday. I'm still not sure what to think of it all. It was interesting. I will say that.

I have a hard time saying that that podcast, which seemed to actually have a sense of humanity and general curiosity, is the general line for celebrity space invasion. In the end, he even backed off. If we want to have discussion about celebrity space invasion that conversation needs to be centered around tabloid paparazzi and TMZ-style reporting rather than someone generally wondering what happened to someone, even if a couple incidents could be seen as crossing a line.

[Buff]

I listened to it yesterday. I'm still not sure what to think of it all. It was interesting. I will say that.

I have a hard time saying that that podcast, which seemed to actually have a sense of humanity and general curiosity, is the general line for celebrity space invasion. In the end, he even backed off. If we want to have discussion about celebrity space invasion that conversation needs to be centered around tabloid paparazzi and TMZ-style reporting rather than someone generally wondering what happened to someone, even if a couple incidents could be seen as crossing a line.

Yeah I'm kind of torn too. I think his intentions were mostly genuine. I am curious what he cut out of episode 6 - it seems he had a bit of a mea culpa. I agree with Vox's criticism that I might have liked to see him be a little more introspective about whether this was the right thing to do... I also sensed that he was genuinely a little downtrodden about how it all turned out.

It was a memorable and entertaining podcast so I don't even regret the fact that it led nowhere.

[BroncoJoe]

Celebrity space invasion?

uh, LOL.

[Buff]

Joe - Serial has a new pod out called S-Town.... Just dropped today - and they actually started with 7 episodes so you can binge!

[MOtorboat]

Joe - Serial has a new pod out called S-Town.... Just dropped today - and they actually started with 7 episodes so you can binge!

I just read be description. It reads like the story is fiction.

[Buff]

I just read be description. It reads like the story is fiction.

I didn't even read up on it. Just dove in with no expectations. Halfway through episode 1 I am intrigued.

[BroncoJoe]

Joe - Serial has a new pod out called S-Town.... Just dropped today - and they actually started with 7 episodes so you can binge!

We actually listened to the first four episodes on the way back from Santa Fe yesterday. Good stuff.

[Buff]

We actually listened to the first four episodes on the way back from Santa Fe yesterday. Good stuff.

I'm through episode 5. Not really sure what to think or where this is headed, but I'm enjoying it.

[BroncoJoe]

I googled Woodstock, AL to see if I could find the maze!

[BroncoJoe]

10398

10399

[MOtorboat]

Jonah Keri.

His most recent is an interview with Ryan Harris.

[MOtorboat]

Buff, have you been listening to Crimetown?

[Buff]

Buff, have you been listening to Crimetown?

I think I'm back on Chapter 12. While I really enjoy it, I find that the key players kind of run together for me. Without having a visual - they all just sound like east coast mob dudes. And I listen just infrequently enough that I kind of forget where I'm at in the story...

But it is very good. I am endlessly fascinated by any organized crime related movies/shows/etc.

I like the theme music.

[slim]

Did you guys ever get the scoop on Dick Simmons?

[MOtorboat]

I think I'm back on Chapter 12. While I really enjoy it, I find that the key players kind of run together for me. Without having a visual - they all just sound like east coast mob dudes. And I listen just infrequently enough that I kind of forget where I'm at in the story...

But it is very good. I am endlessly fascinated by any organized crime related movies/shows/etc.

I like the theme music.

Agreed on all accounts, although I just listened to Chapter 18, which is the end of season one. I hope there's a season two. It was pretty good and I didn't know anything about Providence's seedy nature.

[MOtorboat]

Did you guys ever get the scoop on Dick Simmons?

What do you mean? Are you still insisting he's a reporter?

[slim]

What do you mean? Are you still insisting he's a reporter?

What?

[Buff]

What do you mean? Are you still insisting he's a reporter?

Not William Simmons. Dick Simmons.


What?

It ended mostly without resolution. I think he just got tired of keeping up with the charade of the persona he'd established. Kind of unofficially retired from it all.

[MOtorboat]

Oh, yeah, my bad. That pod was a giant let down.

[slim]

A giant let down?

That is surprising.

[Buff]

Oh, yeah, my bad. That pod was a giant let down.

The lack of resolution was disappointing - but it was a cultural phenomenon and I think there was strong entertainment value. Katie Couric had the dude who made it on her podcast a few weeks ago - that was a good listen too.

[slim]

I remember when you guys used to be cool.

[Buff]

I find myself liking the Ezra Klein show more and more. He had on Anna Sale who hosts the "Death , Sex + Money" podcast. So that subsequently got me into her podcast, which is pretty good.

As an aside on that - she had Dominique Foxworth on her podcast twice, but I haven't gotten to those episodes yet. I suspect they're compelling given that the rest of her content seems to be pretty good.

[Hawgdriver]

Creepy.

MO, take a listen.

[MOtorboat]

Creepy.

MO, take a listen.

???

[Hawgdriver]

???

That's the name of the podcast, Creepy.

[MOtorboat]

That's the name of the podcast, Creepy.

Ah. I will do so.

[Hawgdriver]

It's Pontypool-esque. You'll see what I mean.

[MOtorboat]

A teen age douche bag is yelling curse words at me. Why did you think this was my thing?

[Hawgdriver]

A teen age douche bag is yelling curse words at me. Why did you think this was my thing?

What? Same podcast?

[MOtorboat]

What? Same podcast?

Hahaha. No. I just clicked the first one on the list that came up by creepy. I was like, "WTF?"

[Hawgdriver]

It's this one.

http://www.smalltownhorrorpodcast.com/creepy/

[MOtorboat]

Yeah. I just listened to the first one. I am creeped out. I'm in.

[BroncoNut]

I like to wait until series are over before I begin.

I'm that way too.

[Buff]

"On Being" with Krista Tippet - She had on Brian Greene, Columbia University Physicist. Lots of really fascinating existential stuff. Hawg is probably familiar with some of his work already. He does a good job breaking down super complex ideas.

Also have been getting more into "Death, Sex and Money" - the Alec Baldwin one is good... But I prefer the ones with non-celebrities where she's soliciting opinions from listeners.

[MOtorboat]

GM Street, on the Ringer's NFL feed is outstanding.

[Hawgdriver]

"On Being" with Krista Tippet - She had on Brian Greene, Columbia University Physicist. Lots of really fascinating existential stuff. Hawg is probably familiar with some of his work already. He does a good job breaking down super complex ideas.

Also have been getting more into "Death, Sex and Money" - the Alec Baldwin one is good... But I prefer the ones with non-celebrities where she's soliciting opinions from listeners.

I listened to the Greene episode. Not a huge fan of him. Something about him rubs me the wrong way, but at the same time, I like his work.

[MOtorboat]

Not a pod (although it could be), but some true crime reading for your lunch break:

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/nyregion/unsolved-harlem-murder.html?_r=0

[MOtorboat]

I skipped Simmons' pod when he had Charlemagne on it because I didn't know who he was. I just listened to his conversation with Larry Wilmore. He's really fascinating.

[MOtorboat]

Joe Buck is one of the more interesting sports commentators off the broadcast. He's on Golf Digest pod today in advance of the US Open. Interesting conversation. Only about 25 minutes.

[MOtorboat]

GM Street talking Broncos today.

[Buff]

GM Street talking Broncos today.

I haven't checked this show out yet, but am a Lombardi fan generally speaking, so will give this one a look.

[MOtorboat]

He's not high on the Broncos. Quarterbacks specifically.

[BeefStew25]

I haven't checked this show out yet, but am a Lombardi fan generally speaking, so will give this one a look.

He's a douche Pats fanboi

[Buff]

Malcolm Gladwell launched his next season of Revisionist History and the first episode is great. His content is in another league from most. So smart.

John Grisham on the Longform podcast was pretty cool.

"Ponzi Supernova" was an interesting 6-parter because he actually speaks with Bernie Madoff in prison, but it's one of those you wish was better. A good idea poorly executed.

[MOtorboat]

Malcolm Gladwell launched his next season of Revisionist History and the first episode is great. His content is in another league from most. So smart.

Second episode. Damn good.

[aberdien]

I've never really been that into podcasts, but I like listening to interviews with people who I like.

The Fifth Column - This is the only podcast I listen to regularly. It an hour and a half long libertarianish take on the news of the week which I like even though i'm not that libertarian anymore. If you ever watched The Independents on Fox Business before it ended, it uses pretty much the same people. Matt Welch (editor of Reason magazine), Kmele Foster (cohosted The Independents), and Michael Moynihan (he's the one who did the VICE video about Evergreen College and free speech). These dudes have been in my sphere for probably 5 years now from seeing them on TV and twitter, so they are personalities that I like and find funny and interesting even if I may disagree with them at times. I would recommend this to people like MO, Hawg, Chazoe, Shane, perhaps NTL, and if you just like listening to people talking shit about politics for an hour. Their most recent episode they talk about Philando Castile, Otto Warmbier, and Evergreen College and it was a really interesting episode.

http://wethefifth.com/


WTF w/Marc Maron - good whenever there's somebody I like on there
Turned Out a Punk - Basically famous or semi-famous people who were influenced by punk talk about punk music for an hour. A little too niche sometimes. I've only listened to a handful of them because I don't know most of the people he interviews, but he's had Bourdain, Craig Ferguson, David Cross, and some others on.

I like to listen to political interviews but I haven't found one I like that much.

[MOtorboat]

Malcolm Gladwell launched his next season of Revisionist History and the first episode is great. His content is in another league from most. So smart.

John Grisham on the Longform podcast was pretty cool.

"Ponzi Supernova" was an interesting 6-parter because he actually speaks with Bernie Madoff in prison, but it's one of those you wish was better. A good idea poorly executed.

I don't think Gladwell's math is correct in his first episode.

The club could be sold for $9 billion. I don't think if it was private parkland, i.e. "best use," that it would receive a $9 billion valuation.

Even if you assume it's best use is actually housing, if you managed to get 200 homes on that plot at the average valuation (google search) in Brentwood, the property valuation would be $95 million. That's nowhere near $9 billion, it's about 10 percent of it.

Meaning, they are short on taxes, but not by $8.8 million, but rather about $600,000.

[MOtorboat]

My biggest criticism of Zach Lowe is that he goes to the Ramona Shelbourne and Kevin Arnovitz well too often. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to listen, especially to he and Arnovitz, but I'd like to see some variety.

[Buff]

My biggest criticism of Zach Lowe is that he goes to the Ramona Shelbourne and Kevin Arnovitz well too often. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to listen, especially to he and Arnovitz, but I'd like to see some variety.

I thought the pod with Shelbourne was good. She's won me over - I thought she was trying too hard on some prior pods. I kind of agree with you but then he'll have like a Toronto beat writer on and I'm not interested and wish it was one of his regulars... Same with his player interviews.

My gripe with Lowe is that he wants to be liked by front office types and players too much. He'll never say anything too critical.

[MOtorboat]

I thought the pod with Shelbourne was good. She's won me over - I thought she was trying too hard on some prior pods. I kind of agree with you but then he'll have like a Toronto beat writer on and I'm not interested and wish it was one of his regulars... Same with his player interviews.

My gripe with Lowe is that he wants to be liked by front office types and players too much. He'll never say anything too critical.

I would like to see him bring on Tom Haberstroh.

[Buff]

I would like to see him bring on Tom Haberstroh.

Yeah, he's good. I think he had him on a while back, no?

[MOtorboat]

Yeah, he's good. I think he had him on a while back, no?

Probably. I really like True Hoop (TBA now) because they go off topic and it's a fun listen. But I also like most of their voices on basketball subjects as well, and I think that's where Lowe comes in because he can focus them as the host.

[MOtorboat]

Buff ... Pat Mayo?

[Buff]

Buff ... Pat Mayo?

I like Mayo - he was the first golf touts I discovered as I was looking for help making rosters. I usually watch his videos about the majors because he'll have like 4-5 experts from around the DFS industry on. My only gripe is that he does his stuff so far in advance that it becomes dated quickly. Like he's probably releasing his Top 10 RBs and stuff now - so by the time the season rolls around everything has shifted a bit.

[MOtorboat]

I like Mayo - he was the first golf touts I discovered as I was looking for help making rosters. I usually watch his videos about the majors because he'll have like 4-5 experts from around the DFS industry on. My only gripe is that he does his stuff so far in advance that it becomes dated quickly. Like he's probably releasing his Top 10 RBs and stuff now - so by the time the season rolls around everything has shifted a bit.

I listened to it for the first time yesterday and liked their golf pod. I did hear him mention trying to do the Open pod Sunday night or Monday morning and not knowing whether prices will be out yet. That seems kind of useless, but I liked it for entertainment value. I skipped his pop culture/life pod yesterday.

[BroncoJoe]

Last Podcast On The Left: Episode 274 & 275 re: Oklahoma City.

The guys doing the podcast are a bit annoying (laughing and joking about stuff that isn't all that funny), but I learned a few things that I didn't know before.

We listened to both episodes on the way back home from the cabin yesterday.

[Buff]

I listened to it for the first time yesterday and liked their golf pod. I did hear him mention trying to do the Open pod Sunday night or Monday morning and not knowing whether prices will be out yet. That seems kind of useless, but I liked it for entertainment value. I skipped his pop culture/life pod yesterday.

I've actually never heard his podcast - I've always just watched the YouTube videos of the Pay Mayo Hour... Not sure if they're the same in different formats or if the pod is separate. His golf content is definitely his best offering.


Last Podcast On The Left: Episode 274 & 275 re: Oklahoma City.

The guys doing the podcast are a bit annoying (laughing and joking about stuff that isn't all that funny), but I learned a few things that I didn't know before.

We listened to both episodes on the way back home from the cabin yesterday.

I've heard this one come up a few times - seems like maybe I downloaded one but didn't stick with it... What's their angle?

[MOtorboat]

I've actually never heard his podcast - I've always just watched the YouTube videos of the Pay Mayo Hour... Not sure if they're the same in different formats or if the pod is separate. His golf content is definitely his best offering.

I think it's just the audio form of the YouTube.

[BroncoJoe]

I've actually never heard his podcast - I've always just watched the YouTube videos of the Pay Mayo Hour... Not sure if they're the same in different formats or if the pod is separate. His golf content is definitely his best offering.



I've heard this one come up a few times - seems like maybe I downloaded one but didn't stick with it... What's their angle?

They talk about really interesting subjects, but I get annoyed about all the joking around and laughter regarding some sensitive subjects. My wife thinks I'm too critical, but when you joke about the woman holding onto a severed hand for comfort after the OKC bombing, it's a bit over the top for me.

In their defense, they do excellent research and have a lot of "unknown" facts.

They do discuss interesting topics though. I could do without all the clowning around.

[MOtorboat]

Everyone should listen to Malcolm Gladwell's latest edition of Revisionist History.

[DenBronx]

I really enjoy Joe Rogans podcast. He is a pretty interesting dude.

[MOtorboat]

Ask and you shall receive, Haberstroh on Lowe Post.

[Buff]

Everyone should listen to Malcolm Gladwell's latest edition of Revisionist History.

He's just so profoundly good at his job that it's staggering. Both of the last two were great.

[Hawgdriver]

I really enjoy Joe Rogans podcast. He is a pretty interesting dude.

Same.

[Buff]

Same.

I've only listened to a couple - and they were just a little too meandering for me. I love Joe Rogan and I love longform anything - but at some point I desire a little more structure to the conversation.

Are there any in particular that I should check out? I think the last one I listened to was Maynard.

[Hawgdriver]

I've only listened to a couple - and they were just a little too meandering for me. I love Joe Rogan and I love longform anything - but at some point I desire a little more structure to the conversation.

Are there any in particular that I should check out? I think the last one I listened to was Maynard.

I haven't listened to many, and can't recall the guests. One was a comedian. With as many episodes as he has, there are bound to be many snoozers. Was the Maynard one any good?

[DenBronx]

The one with Dan Bizilian is pretty good. Dude got rich off of gambling. Now he is living this baller life, slept with 1000s of women and is basically a modern day hugh heftner. But...he went through hell week trying to become a Navy Seal with a broken leg.

But I recommend listening to the highlight clips and then decide if you want to watch the whole podcast.

Joe reminds me a little bit of Howard Stern but way more diverse and interesting.

[Hawgdriver]

The one with Dan Bizilian is pretty good. Dude got rich off of gambling. Now he is living this baller life, slept with 1000s of women and is basically a modern day hugh heftner. But...he went through hell week trying to become a Navy Seal with a broken leg.

But I recommend listening to the highlight clips and then decide if you want to watch the whole podcast.

Joe reminds me a little bit of Howard Stern but way more diverse and interesting.

I appreciate his empirical mysticism.

[DenBronx]

The one with Iliza Schlesinger is good too. Her relationships were kind of funny. She kinda got catfished. I met her at a comedy club one night, got a hug and photo. This was right when she became famous. I was so drunk that night. Lol

[Buff]

I haven't listened to many, and can't recall the guests. One was a comedian. With as many episodes as he has, there are bound to be many snoozers. Was the Maynard one any good?

Well it's basically the only extended Maynard interview I've ever heard. So it was interesting on many levels.

[Buff]

Just listened to Alton Brown on "The Moment with Brian Koppelman" - really excellent. I didn't realize that Koppelman is the co-creator of Billions... I think I randomly downloaded his pod last year because he had Daniel Negreanu on.

Anyway - I never even really watched Good Eats when it was on Food Network. I remember Brown from Iron Chef, but am only vaguely familiar with him... But the pod was a great listen because they are both incisive.

[Valar Morghulis]

Truth and iliza with Jim Jefferies.

Just discovered this podcast business!!!

[Valar Morghulis]

Listening to Malcolm Gladwell revisionist history, season one.

Satire.

It is very interesting.

I do hate the commercial format on podcasts though, having the host read a script just sounds cheap and shit

[MOtorboat]

Listening to Malcolm Gladwell revisionist history, season one.

Satire.

It is very interesting.

I do hate the commercial format on podcasts though, having the host read a script just sounds cheap and shit

I listen to a few podcasts that have regular radio ads and those sound even stranger. I live with the ads and scroll through many.

[MOtorboat]

My podcast menu today appears to be a shit ton of baseball and Pod Save the World.

[Buff]

Listening to Malcolm Gladwell revisionist history, season one.

Satire.

It is very interesting.

I do hate the commercial format on podcasts though, having the host read a script just sounds cheap and shit

I almost always use my "advance 30 seconds" button to get through commercials. I have a pretty good feel for my favorite pods whether they have 30 second commercials, or 2 minute windows, etc.

Funny enough though I was listening to Malcolm's pod this season and thinking to myself that because he intro's it with a Chanel commercial (who has a british female narrating it) it does sound much less cheap than having him do some Chanel live read, which would seem hokie.

[Valar Morghulis]

Just starting Joe Rogan with judd apatow.... So far so good

He even makes the ads funny

[Buff]

"Masters of Scale" with Reid Hoffman is one I got turned onto by the Tim Ferris pod. Highly recommend "The Ten Commandments of Startup Success" and the one with Google's Eric Schmidt about his management philosophies for anyone with a passing interest in business.

[MOtorboat]

The Infinite Inning from Steven Goldman. He's kind of a journeyman baseball writer, but the podcast is unique and thoughtful.

[BeefStew25]

Corolla and Geragos is pretty good. Inside baseball on the legal system is great.

[MOtorboat]

Gladwell did it again. That was fascinating.

[MOtorboat]

Buff, I'm curious about your thoughts on today's Malcolm Gladwell.

[Buff]

Buff, I'm curious about your thoughts on today's Malcolm Gladwell.

It seemed too trivial to me based on his intro - the hook about why country music is sadder than rock music felt like something I had no interest in exploring this morning, so I didn't get past the first 5 minutes. I'll get to it eventually. What did you think?

[MOtorboat]

It seemed too trivial to me based on his intro - the hook about why country music is sadder than rock music felt like something I had no interest in exploring this morning, so I didn't get past the first 5 minutes. I'll get to it eventually. What did you think?

It was interesting in the sense that I think he's right. I think old country connects with its subject better than old rock and roll and can resonate more emotionally with an individual. What I think he leaves out of the equation is that so much early rock and roll and through the 1970s, which is kind of the eras he's examining in country music, rock and roll's emotional connection was not in its ability to make someone cry or feel strong sentimental or sad emotions, but rather for shock and exhilaration and the pure joy of being loud as shit.

[Hawgdriver]

Now I want to listen. What's the podcast called? Gladbags and Handwells?

[MOtorboat]

Now I want to listen. What's the podcast called? Gladbags and Handwells?

Yeah. That's it. Enter that into your search bar on the podcasts app...

Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History. I'm surprised you don't already listen to it.

[Hawgdriver]

Yeah. That's it. Enter that into your search bar on the podcasts app...

Malcolm Gladwell's Revisionist History. I'm surprised you don't already listen to it.

I'm close. Your comments have swayed me. Like Mayor recommending Peaky Blinders. Turns out it's decent, worth the time.

[aberdien]

I'm about to listen to the Malcolm Gladwell podcast about country music whatever.

I am sure I will have thoughts to post afterwards.

[aberdien]

My thoughts after the pod:

-Country music is great
-George Jones is the go to "here's some whiskey now go be sad" music
-Country is sad in an earnest kind of way
-Gladwell's disrespect of "Like A Rolling Stone" offends me
-Music is subjective

[Timmy!]

My thoughts after the pod:

-Country music is great
-George Jones is the go to "here's some whiskey now go be sad" music
-Country is sad in an earnest kind of way
-Gladwell's disrespect of "Like A Rolling Stone" offends me
-Music is subjective

Worst book report ever. Your 1st and last points are contradicting. C-

[aberdien]

Worst book report ever. Your 1st and last points are contradicting. C-

Music is subjective; my opinion however is objective.

[Buff]

I'm annoyed that the one episode of Malcolm that I have no interest in is the one that you guys decided to all listen to and post about...

Anyway - the latest one is great per the usual, but maddening/heartbreaking.

[MOtorboat]

I'm annoyed that the one episode of Malcolm that I have no interest in is the one that you guys decided to all listen to and post about...

Anyway - the latest one is great per the usual, but maddening/heartbreaking.

It's not like the podcast went away. You could listen and join the conversation!

I have the new one on the list for today.

[Buff]

It's not like the podcast went away. You could listen and join the conversation!

I have the new one on the list for today.

It just doesn't fit with the season for me... Like all of these others are about race, power and justice - listening to one talking about why country music is sad has almost no appeal to me. But I'll probably circle back to it eventually because I'm a Malcolm fan boi.

[MOtorboat]

It just doesn't fit with the season for me... Like all of these others are about race, power and justice - listening to one talking about why country music is sad has almost no appeal to me. But I'll probably circle back to it eventually because I'm a Malcolm fan boi.

I felt like the golf one was pretty inconsequential. Plus his facts sucked.

[Buff]

I felt like the golf one was pretty inconsequential. Plus his facts sucked.

Yeah that one was kind of trivial too - except the tax angle would get my pretty worked up if I lived in LA.

[aberdien]

I don't like Gladwell's voice. Or Canadian accent. And the rest of the episodes don't sound interesting to me.

[Valar Morghulis]

I listened to the season one episode on satire.

Average.

Joe Rogan on the other hand is rocking my podcast world

[MOtorboat]

I'm annoyed that the one episode of Malcolm that I have no interest in is the one that you guys decided to all listen to and post about...

Anyway - the latest one is great per the usual, but maddening/heartbreaking.

Excellent.

[MOtorboat]

I need some NFL podcasts. I subscribe to the Ringer's NFL feed, but that's it. Suggestions welcome.

[Buff]

I need some NFL podcasts. I subscribe to the Ringer's NFL feed, but that's it. Suggestions welcome.

The Around the NFL Podcast is my year-round staple. But I don't always listen. Then most of the rest are fantasy football podcasts.

[MOtorboat]

Vance Joseph is on Peter King's pod today.

[Buff]

I am unreasonably excited to listen to Colorado Senator Michael Bennet on the latest Ezra Klein episode.

[MOtorboat]

I like Peter King's podcast. Does he do the longform interviews all season?

[Buff]

I like Peter King's podcast. Does he do the longform interviews all season?

Peter King wears on me with his golly-gee pollyanna approach to writing. The pod is good though? I've never listened to it.

[MOtorboat]

Peter King wears on me with his golly-gee pollyanna approach to writing. The pod is good though? I've never listened to it.

The last two weeks (two episodes, only time I've listened) it's been two 30-minute interviews. Khalil Mack and Vance Joseph last week, Ty Montgomery and Anthony Lynn this week. A lot like Woj's pod in the NBA.

[Buff]

Bill Barnwell's AFC West preview pod is out. He has Lindsay Jones on.

Spoiler - he predicts 7-9 for us with the defense taking a small step backward and the offense taking a small step forward.

[MOtorboat]

Peter King wears on me with his golly-gee pollyanna approach to writing. The pod is good though? I've never listened to it.

I'm not huge on his TV and radio spots and I don't read his column, but the long form interviews on his podcast I really enjoy.

Adam Viniatieri, Rich McKay and Arthur Blank this week.

[Buff]

Ray Dalio on The Tim Ferriss Show.

:ear: Hawg.

[Hawgdriver]

Ray Dalio on The Tim Ferriss Show.

:ear: Hawg.

Was it good?

[Buff]

Was it good?

I'm only about 1/2 way through but so far so good. I like his "pain + reflection = progress" tenet.

[Buff]

I'm only about 1/2 way through but so far so good. I like his "pain + reflection = progress" tenet.

Update: Dense and plodding but tremendous. I think I like the 2nd half better when they get a little more technical and dive into some of his philosophies.

[MOtorboat]

Time to delve back into Lowe Post: Kevin Arnovitz today.

[Buff]

Time to delve back into Lowe Post: Kevin Arnovitz today.

God his off season pods have all been terrible. Now I know why he rotates the same 3-4 guests all season. Hopefully he can get back on track with Arnovitz.

The WSJ guy put me to sleep. Jackie MacMullan was a snooze fest... I thought Ian Eagle would be great because I love him but they didn't have anything to talk about.

...

Couple random recommendations: "Ear Hustle" - prison podcast made in San Quentin. "Stay Tuned" with Preet Bahara, former US Attorney that Trump fired.

[MOtorboat]

God his off season pods have all been terrible. Now I know why he rotates the same 3-4 guests all season. Hopefully he can get back on track with Arnovitz.

The WSJ guy put me to sleep. Jackie MacMullan was a snooze fest... I thought Ian Eagle would be great because I love him but they didn't have anything to talk about.

...

Couple random recommendations: "Ear Hustle" - prison podcast made in San Quentin. "Stay Tuned" with Preet Bahara, former US Attorney that Trump fired.

Arnovitz meanders a little on society, politics and Pop, and it's great. I haven't listened to the basketball stuff in the second half yet.

I did not listen in the summer. Same with Woj's. I set the NBA aside for a few months.

[MOtorboat]

Attn: Joe

Hanson is on Tiny Desk Concerts.

[Buff]

"Dirty John"

http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-dirty-john/

[NightTrainLayne]

"Dirty John"

http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-dirty-john/

Have you listened to the entire series?

[Buff]

Have you listened to the entire series?

I'm on episode 4 - you?

[NightTrainLayne]

I'm on episode 4 - you?

None. Trying to figure out if it's worth getting into. I mean, based on that write up it's obvious the guy is a con artist. There's not much of a surprise. . . it's just, how bad does it get?

I have gotten into listening to some podcasts while exercising in the evenings. This thread has been helpful. :salute:

[Hawgdriver]

Good one.

[Buff]

None. Trying to figure out if it's worth getting into. I mean, based on that write up it's obvious the guy is a con artist. There's not much of a surprise. . . it's just, how bad does it get?

I have gotten into listening to some podcasts while exercising in the evenings. This thread has been helpful. :salute:

I didn't read the write up at all... Just saw someone comparing it to S-town and Serial on twitter, so dove in cold with no background. I'm enjoying it so far.

What pods have you enjoyed?