While typically called "new media," podcasts are so much a staple of the internet today, I'm not sure how long we can call them that. I love podcasts because I can be doing something else like laundry, driving, doing dishes, and still be learning at the same time. And unlike traditional TV and radio shows, they're on whenever I want them to be. They're the next best thing to downloading information directly into your brain a la The Matrix. Of course, they could be just a fad like email and downloadable music...
I bought my first mp3 player (an iPod Touch 2nd Generation) early this year, mainly because of the podcasts I listen to. I currently listen (via iTunes) to:
I couldn't get these feeds to work in iTunes, but I also like:
So, what do you listen to?
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I am going to blog that soon...I did it a couple of years ago, but my list has changed since then!
I also have Richard Pogge's Astronomy 161 & 162 lectures (you can find them on iTunes). The content is very well thought out, and he delivers it in a most engaging style.
Thanks, Rob, I'll check those out!
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