Yes, it's been almost a year since the last entry. No excuses, health or no.
But I want to make writing more of a thing for 2012, for reasons that hopefully will become more evident as the year progresses. So watch this space.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Podcast
I've discovered podcasts.
Well, that's not entirely accurate. I've known they exist for a long time ... heck, I've appeared on more than a few Power Hours and Dome and Domers. But I've never been much of a podcast listener. I never took the time to set the subscriptions up or keep them updated. With a reduction in the number of business-related trips I had to take, there wasn't much demand in my mind for it.
But over time, that's changed. I've gotten sick of listening to the same music over and over on iTunes and the phone, and talk radio is getting more excruciating than anything else. So in search of novelty, I decided to give the podcasts a try again, and it's worked out great.
So what am I listening to? A bunch of free stuff:
Official ND Athletics Podcast. Great way to hear the various radio shows and interviews.
Irish Sports Daily Power Hour. Mike Frank has been a friend for a long time, and while I may be biased, I think he's the best in the business. Always good guests and info.
Dome and Domer. Wish we did shows more often, they usually generate good discussion.
The Adam Carolla Show. I'm listening to it as I type, as a matter of fact. I like his take on things, and he's always very entertaining. Good guests, with Dr. Drew making the occasional appearance.
The BBQ Central Radio Show, The BBQ Central Show, and Grate TV. Nothing gets me through the cold winter like thinking about grilling and smoking. It's like watching golf matches in January, except it works for more than one sense (especially the Grate TV entries, which are more than worth the extra download time). If Steven Raichlen had a podcast, I'd be all over it.
The Poker Edge (ESPN). I'm a known ESPN antagonist, believing their virtual monopoly on broadcasts is bad for college athletics. But I'm also a Hold 'Em buff, and Phil Gordon is one of my favorite players.
Jay & Silent Bob Get Old. Kevin Smith can be an acquired taste for some, and there are parts of the show I usually skip. But they're still entertaining.
The Dennis Miller Show. Miller already was one of my favorite comedians before I realized he (unlike so many of his compatriots) approaches things from a conservative point of view. I don't subscribe to the paid version of the show, just the stuff that gets podcasted.
NPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. You can thank my dear wife for my interest in the show, which usually makes me laugh.
So what else is out there I should sample?
Well, that's not entirely accurate. I've known they exist for a long time ... heck, I've appeared on more than a few Power Hours and Dome and Domers. But I've never been much of a podcast listener. I never took the time to set the subscriptions up or keep them updated. With a reduction in the number of business-related trips I had to take, there wasn't much demand in my mind for it.
But over time, that's changed. I've gotten sick of listening to the same music over and over on iTunes and the phone, and talk radio is getting more excruciating than anything else. So in search of novelty, I decided to give the podcasts a try again, and it's worked out great.
So what am I listening to? A bunch of free stuff:
Official ND Athletics Podcast. Great way to hear the various radio shows and interviews.
Irish Sports Daily Power Hour. Mike Frank has been a friend for a long time, and while I may be biased, I think he's the best in the business. Always good guests and info.
Dome and Domer. Wish we did shows more often, they usually generate good discussion.
The Adam Carolla Show. I'm listening to it as I type, as a matter of fact. I like his take on things, and he's always very entertaining. Good guests, with Dr. Drew making the occasional appearance.
The BBQ Central Radio Show, The BBQ Central Show, and Grate TV. Nothing gets me through the cold winter like thinking about grilling and smoking. It's like watching golf matches in January, except it works for more than one sense (especially the Grate TV entries, which are more than worth the extra download time). If Steven Raichlen had a podcast, I'd be all over it.
The Poker Edge (ESPN). I'm a known ESPN antagonist, believing their virtual monopoly on broadcasts is bad for college athletics. But I'm also a Hold 'Em buff, and Phil Gordon is one of my favorite players.
Jay & Silent Bob Get Old. Kevin Smith can be an acquired taste for some, and there are parts of the show I usually skip. But they're still entertaining.
The Dennis Miller Show. Miller already was one of my favorite comedians before I realized he (unlike so many of his compatriots) approaches things from a conservative point of view. I don't subscribe to the paid version of the show, just the stuff that gets podcasted.
NPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Me. You can thank my dear wife for my interest in the show, which usually makes me laugh.
So what else is out there I should sample?
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