Now that it feels awesomely weird writing in this new ’space’ of mine, I thought I’d start with something small. I’m serious, it feels too damn weird writing for soggysh.it. Either that or I’ve run out of things to write about. Back to the topic, Podcasts.
I love podcasts. The fact that they’re free makes me love them even more. Earlier while having lunch I had to watch something or I couldn’t eat. Nowadays, it’s podcasts. The best part is that you don’t have to manage anything. With iTunes at least, you don’t. Through the night they update, download, and show cute little counters for when there’s a new episode to watch. I’ve got like 30 podcast subscriptions (after deleting about 10 of them which I didn’t watch anymore) in my iTunes library. Thankfully, I’m going to list just 8 of those.
gdgt
I’d say this is my favourite podcast. Ryan Block and Peter Rojas, former editors of Engadget and Gizmodo, plan on starting their own little (big) website ‘gdgt’, but before that happens they’ve started a weekly podcast. Good coverage of important gadget, mobile and Mac news. An all rounder.
Best of YouTube
Great entertainment for when there’s a bunch of idiots around. Every week the Best of YouTube team picks out an amazing Tube video. They’re usually funny or have that ‘wow’ thing going on.
Macworld
I’m not a big fan of the Macworld website, but their podcast is top notch. If you want good Mac coverage, this is the podcast to subscribe to. It’s not very regular, in that they usually do episodes when something important has happened in the Apple world.
InDesign Secrets
If you’re an InDesign fan, this is the podcast to listen to. If you’re not, just ignore it. Ann Marie and David Blatner, with some awesome tips and tricks and commentary about InDesign.
Grammar Girl
Awesome podcast solving the english language’s biggest grammar mysteries. When should you use ‘whom’, ‘me or myself’, stuff like that. A good quality podcast. You would think that I’d have better grammar skills after listening to this podcast…
Just Vocabulary
Here we go with another one which just goes against what I represent. Jan from Capetown South Africa explains two tricky words along with example sentences, synonyms and pronunciation. Regularly updated, and highly recommended. Although, I have like 48 unheard (?) episodes, as is evident by the lack of fancy words throughout this blog.
The Talk Show
I’m not sure whether I like Gruber or not, but he does have some good views and opinions. His style of writing is also kickass. The podcast is not regularly updated (like once in a blue moon), but Gruber and Dan Benjamin chat about Apple and Baseball (the part which I promptly skip).
Mac Geek Gab
Dave Hamilton hosts a sort of ‘Troubleshooting your Mac’ show, where he tackles questions from readers, and suggests some of his own tips for the Mac. I say Dave Hamilton only, because the other nut just doesn’t contribute. A word here and there is all he does. John something. It’s a good podcast, but not recommended for everyone.
That does it then. I’d usually cook up a nice sign off message, but I don’t feel like. Oh, and do recommend your own (but you don’t have to).
hah ! and I thought you didnt give a damn to the grammar !
This post is seriously unlike M.A.
I’m a big fan of the gdgt podcast. Never heard the other ones, thanks for the recommendations. I also like Don McAllister’s ScreencastsOnlineHD, and the awesome Smoking Apples podcast (how could you not include that!).
Now you should start your own podcast, the soggycast. :p
^^ It will be the shittiest podcast in iTunes!
The list doesn’t including SmokeCast India (or whatever you’re calling it these days)? Oh, man, you must have loads of confidence in your own podcasting skills. :p
Dude. How do you expect me to listen to my own podcast? This is about what I listen to, so how can I just shove in something just to get more ‘listenership’ on SA? It’s only the truth (or something very close to it).
So you don’t listen to your own podcasts? I always listen to every podcast I’m in and read every article and even tweet I write. Maybe I am weird after all…