What I'm listening to...
Public radio.
That's right--public radio.
I started listening more in college and I really enjoyed the station in Bozeman during my stint out west. WAMU (DC) is probably my favorite station, and I still listen to it while I'm online, although WUNC is fine for the car. Lately I've been impressed by how much great programing is available on the internet from public radio, and not just NPR and left-leaning talk radio. Here's my list of top ten favorite shows:
10. Diane Rehm
09. Stained Glass Bluegrass
08. Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me
07. Kojo Nomdi
06. The Ray Davis Show
05. Metro Connection
04. Car Talk
03. Sound Opinions
02. Marketplace
01. This American Life
Today I have to plug Sound Opinions, especially their interviews with Lupe Fiasco (02/02/07--not online yet) and DJ Shadow (11/11/06). While you're listening to the DJ Shadow interview, check out the History of Sampling Project that I featured on the blog back in October of 2005.
If I ever have time to finish the site redesign (which was getting close to being done when my computer bit the dust) I might include a "radio station" in the sidebar where I compile and promote great public radio shows that I hear and like.
What are your favorite public radio shows?
I don't get a chance to listen to public radio very often but when I do....
Car Talk (those guys are hilarious!)
This American Life
Talk of the Nation (I think that's the name, anyway. It's been a while...)
I LOVE The Story.
I have to admit that I usually cry at some point while listening to this show.
This comment makes the show sound saccharine or cheesy. It's not. But I am sometimes.
I'm a recent fan of This American Life.
I REALLY like The Sound of Young America. They do comedy interviews and showcase some funny people.
www.maximumfun.org
Miles -
Sound Opinions is AWESOME. Thanks for the recommendation. The Radiohead interview is great.
Also, on Sound of Young America they recently did an interview with one of the head producers at This American Life. Pretty interesting for This American Life listeners.