Podcasts

I listen to over 100 podcasts. Podcasts are, to me, easier than blogs. I listen to them on double speed and I get so much information in such a short amount of time. The voice inflection is like music to me. It's music and information at the same time. I'm going to share some of the podcasts I listen to:

Stories

Hello From the Magic Tavern - A humorous and random story about a guy who fell through a portal into the land of Phoon and now makes podcasts with his friends.

Within the Wires - A "Meditation" audio recording that follows an unnamed protagonist in a mental institution ward of sorts.

Alice isn't Dead - A trucker looking for her lost wife and running into monsters and secret organizations while philosophizing.

Kakos Industries - The CEO of an evil corporation shares the goings on of the company with its shareholders.

Welcome to Nightvale -  A community podcast of a Lovecraftian like town and all the weird stuff that happens there. This is my favorite. The characters are off but likable and feel real, despite their oddities. The world is fun and I'm always looking forward to the next story.

The Thrilling Adventure Hour - A serial podcast set in the tone of old time radio. There are a couple different segments. My favorite is Beyond Belief. It is about two alcoholic debutantes solving supernatural mysteries with a martini in hand.

Stories: A History of Appalachia - A series of historical stories about and set in Appalachia.

Legends, Myth, and Whiskey Podcast - Two guys share myths from around the world and rate a whiskey.

Stuff You Missed in History Class - An in depth look at History's most interesting stories

Myths and Legends - Myths and Legends from around the world

Self improvement 

The Art of Charm - A podcast that interviews people and distills information to help you be a better you in a logical and relatable way.

The Art of Manliness - A podcast that interviews people who are Badasses. It seeks to humanize an complex topic of what it is to be the best.

Permaculture Voices - I skip most of them in favor of the section called "Do the Work" This is a well edited journal of someone who tries and sometimes fails to do the work. It is a real look into the world of self improvement. It's very well edited, and Diego (The Host) has a wonderfully soothing voice.

The Clark Howard Show - A finances podcast. I prefer The Clark Howard Show over The Dave Ramsey Show. Clark Howard is nicer, and the message is roughly the same.

The School of Greatness - A show that interviews amazing people. You can apply their success in your life. The message is always inspiring.

Socio-political/news

Inside Appalachia - A news podcast about West Virginia's Appalachia.

Stuff Mom Never Told You - A feminist look at issues facing the modern woman.

With Good Reason - The sociopolitics of many different subjects

Virginia Public Radio - News clips about Virginia

Popaganda - A feminist podcast about pop culture.

Penn's Sunday School - You know what, Penn's Sunday School is mostly the musings of Penn Gellett, half of the Penn and Teller magic duo. He's a libertarian so all of his musings have a libertarian bent.

Science

Brain Stuff - This one goes through the science of everything in short 5 minute or so sound bites.

Stuff you Should Know - A long format look at the science behind normal everyday things that you really hadn't thought about.

Science Friday - A Science News Radio show that updates you on the current events in science.

Radio Lab - The history, politics, and science behind some fascinating topics

The Stuff of Life - This podcast goes over their subjects with a science and socio-political implications bent

Star Talk - Neil De Grass Tyson interviews pop culture icons. He answers astrophysics questions. It's fun and funny.

Freakanomics - The hosts economically dissects political and sociological issues relevant to today.

Religion

Heathentalk- An Asatru podcast about the philosophy of my religon

Witch School - A Pagan podcast that is mostly Wiccan, but has other Pagan influances. Mostly it's a verity show. I like learning about how others view paganism and I will occasionally pick things up for my own beliefs such as the importance of community service.

Why Shamanism Now - A Shamanistic podcast about the beliefs and issues surrounding Shamanism.

Druidcast - A Druidism podcast about the beliefs, issues, and stories surrounding Druidism. It's hosted by a musician so there's lots of music.

HiPPiE WiTCH - "Where Magick with a K meets the Law of Attraction" Its a generally pagan Woo-Woo podcast. I enjoy it because it's upbeat and applies magic to every day stuff.

On Being - Kristin Tippit interviews religious people of note from around the globe. She does so in a non-judgemental and understanding way. She distills their religious views in an accessible way.

Education

Every Classroom Matters - A podcast featuring different tools and tricks for assessment and classroom management.

Early Childhood Research Podcast - Much like Every Classroom Matters it features different tools and tricks for assessment and classroom management.

Zen Parenting Radio - A show that deals with how to deal with children from a zen point of view. It's always from a parent's perspective, but the philosophies can be distilled to the education system.

We Turned Out Okay - A show that deals with how to deal with children from a classic point of view. This goes through parenting perspectives as well as educational perspectives.