Podcasts I like.

Since you're waiting for us to get ours out... and truly, you are the most dedicated fans of a non-existent creative project I have ever seen... I thought I might recommend a few other shows to tide you over.

It's no secret that I'm an NPR-junkie. I can name ten reporters off the top of my head and tell you what region and beat they cover. I'm a member of my local public radio station, WBEZ, and I have the biodegradable corn-based mug with the logo to prove it. (And two messenger bags.)

While you really can't go wrong with a public radio show, here are a few of my favorites:

Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!
This American Life
Fresh Air
To the Best of Our Knowledge
Radiolab <-- stellar. One of my all-time favorites. If you listen to nothing else on this list, listen to this show.

Other shows that I listen to on a regular basis, and can definitely recommend:

The Savage Lovecast
I think everyone who likes to have sex, wants to have sex, or is having sex needs to listen to this show. It's not for the easily offended -- it's Dan Savage, after all. But I guarantee that you'll learn something in every episode.

The Moth
Quite possibly the best show out there - in my humble opinion. The Moth is a non-profit organization dedicated to storytelling. Folks (some famous, some not-so-famous) tell true stories, live and without notes. It's awesome... you need to check it out if you haven't already. I secretly dream of being on this show someday - but mostly I just love hearing stories.

The Biography Podcast
This is a relatively new podcast I just discovered, thanks to the magic of iTunes. The host, Chris Gondek, interviews biographers about their subject and the art of writing a biography. I've quite enjoyed learning about Lord Byron, Hunter S. Thompson, and Flannery O'Connor. If anything, you'll be a hit at cocktail parties.

Escape Pod
For you science fiction geeks out there, this podcast magazine features short stories by established authors. The stories and narrarators can be hit-or-miss, but when they're on, they're on. I really appreciated them featuring each Hugo Award nominee this year. I recommend you skip back a few shows and check them out.


Yes, I actually do keep up with all of these shows. I have a long commute to-and-from work, and I take several roadtrips a year. What can I say? Plus, I'm an auditory learner. This format really works for me.

I'm sure I'm even missing a show or two. In fact, I know I am. But this is enough to get you started - and will likely keep you busy until we actually have a podcast for you to put at the top of your own "Most Recommended" lists. Soon my friends... soon.

I'm also looking for recommendations to add to my list. What about you? What are you listening to?

A brief update

Where have we been the last couple of weeks?

Preparing for a wedding. Jason's wedding, in fact. I was there. It was great. He looked fantastic, his lovely bride was absolutely radiant, the setting was gorgeous, a good time was had by all.

But now, he should really get back to work and write some scripts. Don't you think?