I Heart Public Radio
By on July 10, 2007 | Permalink | Comments (1)
I listen to a lot of Public Radio, especially at work. Here’s what I choose to listen to on a daily basis. And why.
Fair Game (website/iTunes)
Fair Game plays a huge part of the first half of my work day. Not that the show is that long. I look forward to Fair Game so much. It’s funny as hell. It’s like the Daily Show for the radio, but different. The show is definitely aimed at the younger generation. And let me tell you, we can’t get enough. Also, Faith Salie is cute as hell. “We like her airheaded giggles juxtaposed with astute commentary.”
This American Life (website/iTunes)
The best part of Mondays is coming to work and listening to This American Life. So beautiful, so tragic. I’m sure you’ve already listened to or at least heard of This American Life, so I’ll move on.
The Writer’s Almanac (website/iTunes)
Your daily dose of Garrison. Combines historic factoids and poetry, all wrapped together in 5:20.
Radio Lab (website/iTunes)
I recently discovered Radio Lab (via This American Life). At the beginning of the podcast the announcer says: “Radio Lab is a limited run series.” So far, online, there are only 5 episodes. This show is great because it has the production quality of This American Life and is like MythBusters. Not really like MythBusters, but is based on interesting experiments and experiences. The show leaves you with the feeling that life is beautiful.
KPCC (website/iTunes)
Whenever. Ran out of podcasts? Listen to streaming Pasadena Public Awesome. And, if you give them money, you get a tote.
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hello matthew! also, I’ve been loving Radio Lab for quite some time and am very glad to see it given some existential press. i feel like everyone i know is missing out of they haven’t discovered it yet. you said it so correctly— it is so interesting and so inducing of appreciation for the beauty and complexity of life. sometimes when i listen i think my heart will explode with gratitude for their discovering so many incredibly curious things and telling the world about them in such a beautifully orchestrated way. the best news is that there are more than five episodes! you can visit http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/ to download episodes from seasons one two and three. even my mom started downloading episodes! thank you radiolab!
Posted by julie | July 12, 2007 @ 11:37 AM