Podcasts

 

There are three podcasts I never miss:

Clear and Vivid with Alan Alda:

This is a short science podcast, and Alda's natural curiosity makes the show interesting even when the topic is one I'd normally take a pass on. (Every now and then he interviews an actor, and you can skip those.)

Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone:

kind of hit and miss, but usually funny and interesting. She's better at interviews than you'd imagine, and is good at picking current topics. (Sometimes the crew starts cackling among themselves, and you can skip those.)

Onward with Rosie O'Donnell:

This is a new one, and the medium really fits her. The podcast gives her the freedom to take her time; she's not searching for a punchline or fighting for screen time. It's relaxed and entertaining.