Atomic Podcasts

Have you found a way to create a playlist of podca...

2009-06-25T08:24:11.101-07:00

Have you found a way to create a playlist of podcasts (on the go) and then shuffle the play order. I like to grab 5 or 10 podcasts and then listen to them in random order.

I think Sheila's comment is so insightful that she...

2009-04-03T13:57:00.000-07:00

I think Sheila's comment is so insightful that she deserves to win!

oh no...i just heard about this book and it sounds...

2009-04-03T13:21:00.000-07:00

oh no...i just heard about this book and it sounds great! who won?!

Good Book? More like Great Book...

2009-03-27T14:46:00.000-07:00

Good Book? More like Great Book...

Thanks, Sarah. The one thing that gave me pause ab...

2009-03-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Sarah. The one thing that gave me pause about the whole story was the fact that kids were learning about the Victorians and WWII in elementary school. I have no idea if that's something we covered in elementary school when I was a kid—and I suspect it wouldn't have made much of an impression regardless—so I didn't think it was *quite* as appalling as I'm sure others will.

I do think that kids are going to learn the technology mentioned regardless of whether it's taught in schools. But the Victorians? Probably not so much. Well, unless the Jonas Brothers star in a movie about them.

Well, as George Orwell taught, history isn't worth...

2009-03-26T08:16:00.000-07:00

Well, as George Orwell taught, history isn't worth learning anyway...it's not like "erasing" it from the curriculum so we can focus only on the present would bring us one step closer to 1984 or anything! Can you detect the sarcasm? I'm sorry, but as a high school English teacher, I firmly believe that I can teach my students Beowulf AND use podcasts and blogging to do so (in fact, I've already done that this year). There's no reason historical awareness and a grasp of modern technology need to be mutually exclusive.

On a sidenote, I have to disagree with Wikipedia as a valid source. Though I can see its use for primary school, I don't allow my juniors and seniors to use it for research papers, as it's generally not allowed at the college level.

Erin, I love your blog! Thanks to you, I've started downloading Podcasts like mad, and my morning walks with the dog have suddenly become intellectually stimulating.

-Sarah from Grinnell

Thanks, all, for your comments. Keep 'em coming. I...

2009-03-26T05:46:00.000-07:00

Thanks, all, for your comments. Keep 'em coming. It is funny how you think you know them, iBeth. A couple times during our conversation, I practically said "Remember that one time you guys said..." as though I had been at the table drinking a beer with them when it happened, not on a treadmill. I remember going to a This American Life show a couple years ago, and feeling like I could have been friends with everyone in the audience. I suspect that's what their recent live Gabfest would have felt like, too.

I listen to the podcast every week and enjoy it to...

2009-03-26T00:14:00.000-07:00

I listen to the podcast every week and enjoy it too ... my only qualm is that I wish the presenters would prepare just a little better for the podcast each week. Most of the time I enjoy the riffing, but sometimes I come away with a feeling that it is only riffs and not much substance.

I look forward to the Gabfest every week. I enjoy...

2009-03-25T17:13:00.000-07:00

I look forward to the Gabfest every week. I enjoy the fact that it's more conversational than your average talk show, and John/David/Emily don't put out canned talking points. The discussion about Edwards was entertaining--and I am still chuckling over the jokes about Obama's huge, um, agenda (from a couple of weeks ago).

So glad that a freebie _Good Book_ is in the works. I hope it's available to those of us who were Audible members before the sponsorship.

I'm looking forward to reading this blog on a regular basis. I heart podcasts--as long as they are good podcasts.

I think David's point about the emotional connecti...

2009-03-25T15:50:00.000-07:00

I think David's point about the emotional connection is very real. When I read David (or Emily or John or Hanna Rosin), I hear it in my head in his voice.

It does produce some boundary crossing issues-we listeners get to feel like we know them, when we really don't. But it's a strange, satisfying feeling to hear David make a point, and, although I can't see her, I can FEEL Emily's blood starting to boil, and I am ready for her response before she makes it.

Pure theater of the mind, and a truly enjoyable way to spend 30 or so minutes every week.

Wonderful Q & A post. The Political Gabfest is...

2009-03-25T15:39:00.000-07:00

Wonderful Q & A post. The Political Gabfest is THE podcast to listen to. John, Emily, and David sound like three good friends I've joined at the local coffee shop and we're having a great discussion, except I'm listening. Whether I win the signed book is immaterial. I've looked through your blog, and will bookmark this page to read some more. You are right on in your profile - what was life BP - before podcasts!

I really enjoy Slate's Political Gabfest because t...

2009-03-25T10:55:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy Slate's Political Gabfest because the topics guide the discussion just enough so that it gives the conversation a feeling of professionalism, yet you feel like John, David, and Emily haven't rehearsed what they are going to say. If you watch tv commentators these days, it seems if they've been practicing what they were going to say all day. It's nice to get a thoughtful group commenting on stories in the news, who recognize that their opinions are their own and not representative of a larger group. It's terrific to read that they enjoy recording the gabfest, and value these Slate community members so much.

That's fascinating.

I am working on a stor...

2009-03-24T09:43:00.000-07:00

That's fascinating.

I am working on a story (in my other life) about a medical center that's using social media, including things like podcasts, to tackle niche topics that appeal to a relatively small audience—but for that small audience, it's absolutely critical information. It sounds a bit like what you were doing on your own.

I suspect that we're at the tip of the iceberg, in terms of the ways people will use podcasts to share information with both large and small audiences.

Like you, I listen to NPR (and lots ...

2009-03-24T09:20:00.000-07:00

Like you, I listen to NPR (and lots of other content,) and like you, I avoid the "tyranny of the transmitter".

I haven't turned on a radio in years. I barely watch the news and Jeopardy on tv.

I started my own podcasts in 2006 on something that would never get any traction on the mass media; multiple sclerosis.

Now after three years, and over 120k downloads of my episodes, I'm back in college in Communications only to witness that the academics who I was looking to for guidance are instead looking at me.

Noted, I'll check it out! Thanks for respecting th...

2009-03-11T14:30:00.000-07:00

Noted, I'll check it out! Thanks for respecting the No LOL Zone, which is in force for everyone except those who are young enough to attend Jonas Brothers concerts without irony.

I also just started getting into Bytejacker and it...

2009-03-11T13:29:00.000-07:00

I also just started getting into Bytejacker and it is hilarious. Like, I ALMOST typed LOL in the comment box. And I'm not proud of that.

Thanks, Meg! I was especially delighted to see I'm...

2009-03-11T12:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Meg! I was especially delighted to see I'm not the only one trying to bring back the use of "rad."

If any folks visiting this site from Nest want to recommend podcasts I shouldn't miss, please post your ideas here.

Sounds great! I'll definitely check it out.

2009-03-11T12:16:00.000-07:00

Sounds great! I'll definitely check it out.

I love your blog, thanks so much Erin!

xo, ...

2009-03-11T10:48:00.000-07:00

I love your blog, thanks so much Erin!

xo, Meg

Each week, Legal Lad addresses a question about a ...

2009-03-09T06:53:00.000-07:00

Each week, Legal Lad addresses a question about a legal issue from a listener. The most recent podcast was about school prayer. Other recent episodes dealt with issues such as whether giving someone the finger is free speech, arbitration clauses of contracts, citizen's arrest, a social host's liability when serving alcohol, and how LLCs, LLPs, and corporations protect businesses and those who own them.

Thanks, Mathman. I also like the Quick and Dirty T...

2009-03-06T05:50:00.000-08:00

Thanks, Mathman. I also like the Quick and Dirty Tips podcasts, though I've never tried Legal Lad. What kind of stuff is on it?

Thanks for this article. I already listen to a cou...

2009-03-04T10:05:00.000-08:00

Thanks for this article. I already listen to a couple of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcasts (Grammar Girl and Legal Lad). Nutrition Diva should make a good addition to the list of podcasts to which I subscribe.

Thanks, Mathman. I've found them to be as addictiv...

2009-02-16T13:29:00.000-08:00

Thanks, Mathman. I've found them to be as addictive as Hershey's Kisses. You start off with one or two, and before you know it, you've gone through a couple dozen.

Thanks for highlighting these podcasts. I enjoy wa...

2009-02-16T10:18:00.000-08:00

Thanks for highlighting these podcasts. I enjoy watching some of the shows on the Discovery Channel that these come from, but sometimes an entire half hour of them is too much in one sitting.

I am going to take your advice and load some of them to my iPod for the next time I fly somewhere, although I have no idea when that will be.

Thanks, Meg! I've got a couple of my craftiest fri...

2009-02-10T15:44:00.000-08:00

Thanks, Meg! I've got a couple of my craftiest friends hooked on the podcast, and I'm hoping that I will eventually be a recipient of some of the cool projects you guys showcase on the podcast.

Atomic Podcasts

Have you found a way to create a playlist of podca...

I think Sheila's comment is so insightful that she...

oh no...i just heard about this book and it sounds...

Good Book? More like Great Book...

Thanks, Sarah. The one thing that gave me pause ab...

Well, as George Orwell taught, history isn't worth...

Thanks, all, for your comments. Keep 'em coming. I...

I listen to the podcast every week and enjoy it to...

I look forward to the Gabfest every week. I enjoy...

I think David's point about the emotional connecti...

Wonderful Q & A post. The Political Gabfest is...

I really enjoy Slate's Political Gabfest because t...

That's fascinating. I am working on a stor...

Like you, I listen to NPR (and lots ...

Noted, I'll check it out! Thanks for respecting th...

I also just started getting into Bytejacker and it...

Thanks, Meg! I was especially delighted to see I'm...

Sounds great! I'll definitely check it out.

I love your blog, thanks so much Erin!xo, ...

Each week, Legal Lad addresses a question about a ...

Thanks, Mathman. I also like the Quick and Dirty T...

Thanks for this article. I already listen to a cou...

Thanks, Mathman. I've found them to be as addictiv...

Thanks for highlighting these podcasts. I enjoy wa...

Thanks, Meg! I've got a couple of my craftiest fri...

That's fascinating.

I am working on a stor...

I love your blog, thanks so much Erin!

xo, ...