Radio/Podcast recommendations

[hibsbollah]

Im going to be spending a lot of time doing work on a house and garden this winter and I'm after recommendations of good podcasts. Any subject.

Things I've been listening to recently include Totally Football Show on Spotify. James Richardson is my favourite pundit, he's just left the guardian pod and this ones good. Every Monday and Thursday, some really good contributions on European football.

I like military history, and The Peoples D Day is really good in iplayer. Stories from historians and civilians about the build up to Normandy. The other history one on iplayer which is fantastic is A History of the World in 100 Objects. It's like walking round the British museum in audio.

Recommendations please :aok:

[Moulin Yarns]

any subject?

http://www.knitbritish.net/category/podcast/

One for the Garden

http://yarnspinnerstales.com/

One of my favourite video podcasts

https://welfordpurls.com/category/wool-n-spinning/

[Craig_HFC]

Football:

The Football Ramble

On the Continent

Comedy:

Elis James & John Robins on Radio X

[hibsbollah]

any subject?

http://www.knitbritish.net/category/podcast/

One for the Garden

http://yarnspinnerstales.com/

One of my favourite video podcasts

https://welfordpurls.com/category/wool-n-spinning/


Wide-o eh? :greengrin

Also a word for Alex Krotosky's podcast The Digital Human, about all things tech with a philosophy spin.

[matty_f]

Athletico Mince is brilliant, though would only recommend it if you're a fan of Bob Mortimer.

[easty]

If you've never listened to Serial, then it's definitely worth a listen. 2 series. Like 'Making A Murderer' in podcast form.

Freakenomics can be good, depends if the subject they're talking about that episode interests you.

[hibsbollah]

Athletico Mince is brilliant, though would only recommend it if you're a fan of Bob Mortimer.

Bob's really funny, I'll check it out:aok:

[Mibbes Aye]

In Our Time from the BBC

There are several hundred episodes so you can pick the ones you want, and there are certainly a good few relating to military history. Each one is essentially three of the leading academics in their field dissecting a topic. Melvyn Bragg is on hand to make sure they are properly explaining it and making it accessible and meaningful.

[hibsbollah]

In Our Time from the BBC

There are several hundred episodes so you can pick the ones you want, and there are certainly a good few relating to military history. Each one is essentially three of the leading academics in their field dissecting a topic. Melvyn Bragg is on hand to make sure they are properly explaining it and making it accessible and meaningful.

Yep, good shout. I listen to that from time to time. Melvyn has a nice way of getting impatient with the academics when they descend into waffling.

[Mibbes Aye]

Yep, good shout. I listen to that from time to time. Melvyn has a nice way of getting impatient with the academics when they descend into waffling.

:greengrin

He certainly does. I also like his rapid introduction, quickly mentions who is on the show and then straight in.

I've let slip the habit of listening to them, need to get back into it - it's one of the jewels in the BBC Radio crown.

[-Jonesy-]

Stuff You Should Know Podcast is great. Just dissects anything and everything each episode in a casual and usually humorous way. Science, history, sociology, media, art, industry, travel, politics...honestly, anything and everything.

[Danderhall Hibs]

I recently started listening to Flintoff, Savage and ping pong man. Pretty good.

[Since90+2]

Joe Rogan Experience is absolutely brilliant.

[David_D]

If your into stories about true crimes. I recently discovered one called true crime garage. Always a good listen in my opinion. https://www.truecrimegarage.com

[Carheenlea]

I've been listening to Blindboy Boatclub from the Rubberbandits new podcast. Six episodes so far, and consists of general musings, with the first three featuring short story recitals from his newly released debut book. He's a smart guy and I've enjoyed the podcasts a lot.

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-blindboy-podcast/id1300577518?mt=2

[Ryan91]

I'd recommend the Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC, with Prof Brian Cox and Robin Ince.

Focus on scientific topics, but approached with the assumption that the audience doesn't know much about the science.

Very much a light-hearted comedic look at serious topics.

[Mibbes Aye]

I'd recommend the Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC, with Prof Brian Cox and Robin Ince.

Focus on scientific topics, but approached with the assumption that the audience doesn't know much about the science.

Very much a light-hearted comedic look at serious topics.

Have to agree.

I've heard this show a few times, usually accidentally and it is good value.

It still takes me a long time to get my head around the fact that the guy talking is a professor of particle physics, yet wrote "Things Can Only Get Better"", a Nineties club classic.

Half-six on Radio 4 is always worth checking out. It tends to be a half-hour comedy slot, just before they play The Archers. The highlight is I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue . I like to think it predicted the Calendar Thread but it tends to better than what we produced.

[hibsbollah]

I'd recommend the Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC, with Prof Brian Cox and Robin Ince.

Focus on scientific topics, but approached with the assumption that the audience doesn't know much about the science.

Very much a light-hearted comedic look at serious topics.

I didn't enjoy it at all, personally. Some great knowledge but the humour was forced and uncomfortable. Maybe I just find Brian Cox irritating (not the Dundonian Brian Cox, hed be great at the same gig)

[Carheenlea]

Athletico Mince is brilliant, though would only recommend it if you're a fan of Bob Mortimer.

Had a listen - absolute drivel. Duly subscribed and ploughing through the episodes :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Alexei Sayles Imaginary Sandwich Bar:aok:

[hibsbollah]

Athletico Mince is brilliant, though would only recommend it if you're a fan of Bob Mortimer.

Im loving it, the only problem is I keep bursting out laughing in public places.

[matty_f]

Im loving it, the only problem is I keep bursting out laughing in public places.

I put them on in the car, some of the stuff has me in stitches but at least when I'm laughing out loud it's just me there!

[PeeJay]

I've been listening to "Mark Steel's In Town" for some time - it's a neat idea for his show
(you probably all know him!)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09h3rc9

[Mibbes Aye]

I've been listening to "Mark Steel's In Town" for some time - it's a neat idea for his show
(you probably all know him!)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09h3rc9

A bit like "The Infinite Monkey Cage", I've accidentally heard this, usually hoping I would get "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue"

Credit to Mark Steel, he's a likable presenter and he very much does his research on the home town. His radio work is reminiscent of stuff like The Mary Whitehouse Experiience, very well-prepared and humorous.

When people doubt the licence fee, this is what makes me think they're wrong.

[PeeJay]

A bit like "The Infinite Monkey Cage", I've accidentally heard this, usually hoping I would get "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue"

Credit to Mark Steel, he's a likable presenter and he very much does his research on the home town. His radio work is reminiscent of stuff like The Mary Whitehouse Experiience, very well-prepared and humorous.

When people doubt the licence fee, this is what makes me think they're wrong.

The Beeb's Internet site (radio) is of outstanding quality (generally) and as I live in Germany and don't pay any licence fee, I would urge you all back home to keep doing so ... :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I've been listening to "Mark Steel's In Town" for some time - it's a neat idea for his show
(you probably all know him!)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09h3rc9

I saw him in the festival. A mix of furious left wing politics and poignant and very funny stuff about the divorce he's going through.

[Mibbes Aye]

The Beeb's Internet site (radio) is of outstanding quality (generally) and as I live in Germany and don't pay any licence fee, I would urge you all back home to keep doing so ... :greengrin

:greengrin

It's a really good site - I tend to use it more for Radio 3 than anything else, though I went through a long phase of listening to the World Service pre-internet days.
Definitely worth cherishing, and the range and variety demonstrate what public service broadcasting can and should be about.

[PeeJay]

:greengrin

It's a really good site - I tend to use it more for Radio 3 than anything else, though I went through a long phase of listening to the World Service pre-internet days.
Definitely worth cherishing, and the range and variety demonstrate what public service broadcasting can and should be about.

Yeah -top at catering for many tastes - I've even become a huge fan of long-since-departed Tony Hancock over the years because of all his podcasts on the Beeb - also listen a great deal to many of the audio plays from classics to science fiction and stuff in between - enjoy Desert Island Discs, Just a Minute, Any Questions and the Today/PM news shows - listened a lot to Radio 3, used to really like a program Discovering Music`', which explains the reasoning behind many classical pieces - hope it will all still be available to us Europeans (sic) when (if) Brexit comes to pass ..

[hibsbollah]

I've just found a good one for military history, from Dunkirk to D day, on the iplayer. Felt quite inspired listening to it.

[hibbytam]

I have lots of these.

Wittertainment! Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's film program on 5 live, with added bits at the start and end. It doesn't matter if you go to the cinema regularly or not, it's oddly addictive.

I'll second a vote for the infinite monkey cage, though I'd agree sometimes the humour is sometimes a little forced, it's at its best when it focus is on the interesting sciency bits.
Also I'd add inside science, from radio 4. It's a good listen, even if you don't know much about science.
And The cases of Rutherford and fry, which is a more light hearted.

I'd reccomend this one,
https://www.attaboyclarence.com/the-secret-history-of-hollywood-a-modern-guide-to-the-golden-age-of-hollywood/

It's about the early Hollywood era, and some of the stories of the people behind the scenes are more gripping than the best film. Also the presenter's voice is amazing. They're long listens, but worth it.

Not strictly a podcast, but these guys are good if you're into military history/WW1. (I tend to just listen when I'm working)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcyEsEjhPEDf69RRVhRh4A
Basically they go through what happened 100 years ago this week. Lots of really good info about the war, especially beyond the standard western front/trenches etc.

[Dalianwanda]

I really like listening to Adam Buxtons Podcast. Very warm style and interesting guests.

This week got through first series of ‘My Dad Wrote a Porno” original, funny in bits though Id imagine gets a bit samey in Season 2.

[Just Jimmy]

Whats it called?

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[Just Jimmy]

I've just found a good one for military history, from Dunkirk to D day, on the iplayer. Felt quite inspired listening to it.what's it called?

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[hibsbollah]

what's it called?

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From Dunkirk to VE Day.

[Hibbyradge]

I listen to Wittertainment (I reviewed a film on it once) and Athletico Mince.

Both are excellent and the latter can be burst out laughing funny which is a problem when you're sitting next to someone on the bus etc :hilarious

[Carheenlea]

I've just found a good one for military history, from Dunkirk to D day, on the iplayer. Felt quite inspired listening to it.

I listened to that this morning - a very good listen. Shame it wasn't longer, but where do you stop with content.

[hibsbollah]

I'll bump this and add The Daughter of Time, 14 part historical BBC I player détective thing about Richard I, if that's up your alley.

[hibsbollah]

Golazzo is the new James Richardson Italian football podcast, there's been some excellent episodes already about Maradona at Napoli and the whole Baggio thing. James Horncastle really knows his stuff as well.

[Hibbyradge]

Cheers

[Just Jimmy]

I like Dan snows history hit. 30 min podcast where he speaks to a historian on a topic. not anything in great depth but it's quite good for basic learning and encourages further exploration into the topic if it peaks your interest.

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[jaba1875]

Joe rogen experience is usually good, variety of guests and all at least 3 hours long.

Also, dan Carlin’s hardcore history podcast is excellent


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[Carheenlea]

Fans of Athletico Mince might like Top Flight Time Machine. Presented by one half of Athletico Mince Andy Dawson and Sam Delaney. Looks back at every season in the English Premier League since it’s conception. Pretty funny, and features more football than Athletico Mince! Available on all the usual platforms.

https://www.acast.com/topflighttimemachine

[Stranraer]

Ricky Gervais with Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington podcasts are hilarious.

[SuperAllyMcleod]

All Killa No Filla is keeping me amused at the moment - a humorous and informative look at serial killers - without laughing at the victims.

[EH6 Hibby]

All Killa No Filla is keeping me amused at the moment - a humorous and informative look at serial killers - without laughing at the victims.

Not listened to your one but will add it to my list, it sounds similar to one I listen to called My Favourite Murder. Took me a few episodes to get into it, but it's brilliant, they're currently doing sell out tours all over the world with it, was gutted I couldn't go to Glasgow last weekend. It's hard to explain why it's good, because at first listen, it just kind of sounds like two women talking rubbish to each other, but as I said, after a few episodes they really hit their stride. There's a new episode every week as well as a minisode every week. I binge listened to it over a few months at work.

[SuperAllyMcleod]

Not listened to your one but will add it to my list, it sounds similar to one I listen to called My Favourite Murder. Took me a few episodes to get into it, but it's brilliant, they're currently doing sell out tours all over the world with it, was gutted I couldn't go to Glasgow last weekend. It's hard to explain why it's good, because at first listen, it just kind of sounds like two women talking rubbish to each other, but as I said, after a few episodes they really hit their stride. There's a new episode every week as well as a minisode every week. I binge listened to it over a few months at work.

I’ll give it a go as it does sound very similar. All Killa is also two female comedians chatting about the killers in a humorous way with the odd live recording from their Edinburgh festival shows thrown in.

They are also touring all over the world and have 4 dates for this years festival lined up - they can also be found on Twitter. There are currently 45 episodes available to binge listen to.

[Moulin Yarns]

I quite like the Fortunately podcast and I listened to a couple of Angry Scotland ones today. Quite funny if you don't mind the swearing.

[matty_f]

Fans of Athletico Mince might like Top Flight Time Machine. Presented by one half of Athletico Mince Andy Dawson and Sam Delaney. Looks back at every season in the English Premier League since it’s conception. Pretty funny, and features more football than Athletico Mince! Available on all the usual platforms.

https://www.acast.com/topflighttimemachine
I'd vouch for this one as well, very funny.

[easty]

I listened to a podcast called Dr Death recently, worth a listen. About a spinal surgeon in the US, who doesn't have a great track record...

Just started series 3 of Serial yesterday. On the 4th episode, enjoying it so far.

[hibsbollah]

I neve really liked him when he was playing but the Peter Crouch podcast on BBC sounds is good. I never realised how funny he is. Some brilliant anecdotes about playing at the top level and quite a lot of infantile sweary stupidity as well.

[hibsbollah]

Forest 404 on BBC sounds is a really interesting listen. Post apocalyptic sci-fi drama touching on a load of themes including AI and environmental destruction. Each episode comes with a short essay by an academic. And a soundscape. Makes you think.

[patch1875]

Enjoying ‘Stay Free’ - The Story Of The Clash.

Narrated by Chuck D

[Mixu62]

If you've never listened to Serial, then it's definitely worth a listen. 2 series. Like 'Making A Murderer' in podcast form.

Freakenomics can be good, depends if the subject they're talking about that episode interests you.

Checked out freakonomics on the basis of this. Really good.i enjoyed the book so was curious. The show on money in American sports was interesting. Shows how poorly scottish football is run.

[Dalianwanda]

Brian & Roger
Making Sense with Sam Harris
Top Flight Time Machine
The the One show show
Under the skin
Barry and Angelos
Hospital Podcasts
Mince
Gossipmongers
Brian Gittins and Friends

[Craig_HFC]

'The Offensive' is pretty good. It's pretty much if 'The Thick of It' was about running a football club.

[Jones28]

James Obriens Unfiltered series has some really good content. The interview with Nigel Owens (international rugby ref) is really good and he's very open.

If you can get over Russell Brand being quite irritating in his interview style some of his Under The Skin episodes are good, Frankie Boyle and Yannis Varoufakis in particular.

[Dalianwanda]

I might have mentioned this before but if your looking for a music station with a massive spectrum of shows & tunes that you wont be hearing on msm I cant recommend DDR highly enough https://listen.dublindigitalradio.com

Is there anything else like this you know of?

[Pretty Boy]

Not sure if it has been mentioned before but I've been listening to loads of the Desert Island Discs back catalogue when I'm running. I've just been closing my eyes, scrolling and clicking and listening to whatever I land on.

Recently I've heard Bob Mortimer, Ricky Gervais, Ruth Jones, Tom Daley, Tom Kerridge, Jack Whitehall, Louis Theroux, Alan Carr and Jeremy Deller. Some of them I might have chosen, some I wouldn't but it's quite interesting listening to someone you might not choose.

[patch1875]

Not sure if it has been mentioned before but I've been listening to loads of the Desert Island Discs back catalogue when I'm running. I've just been closing my eyes, scrolling and clicking and listening to whatever I land on.

Recently I've heard Bob Mortimer, Ricky Gervais, Ruth Jones, Tom Daley, Tom Kerridge, Jack Whitehall, Louis Theroux, Alan Carr and Jeremy Deller. Some of them I might have chosen, some I wouldn't but it's quite interesting listening to someone you might not choose.


Been listening to DID a lot also it’s very relaxing when I’m sitting doing paperwork.

Steve Jones Of Sex Pistols fame has a radio show in the states called Jonesy’s Jukebox great fun with some cracking guests.

[Mibbes Aye]

Not sure if it has been mentioned before but I've been listening to loads of the Desert Island Discs back catalogue when I'm running. I've just been closing my eyes, scrolling and clicking and listening to whatever I land on.

Recently I've heard Bob Mortimer, Ricky Gervais, Ruth Jones, Tom Daley, Tom Kerridge, Jack Whitehall, Louis Theroux, Alan Carr and Jeremy Deller. Some of them I might have chosen, some I wouldn't but it's quite interesting listening to someone you might not choose.

Most times you won’t get music but “In Our Time” is a great listen as a download.

Melvyn Bragg subtly interrogating three experts, usually Oxbridge dons, about something. It could be the Great Schism or it could be why Tesla’s version of electricity didn’t catch on. Or the good and bad points of Pythagoras.

He lets the experts talk but directs them and challenges them.

[Dalianwanda]

Had a few long drives this week so took the chance to listen to some new stuff...WTF has been going for years just never listened to it..Marc Maron has a easy to listen to interview style and a really varied mix of guests..well worth a listen.

Also Tides of History which puts history over in an easy to understand way..Really enjoyed the episode on Jakob Fugger worlds richest man from 15th centuary

David McWilliams podcast is also really good at putting current economics over in an entertaining and easy to understand way..

Angelos and Barry podcast still great for stupid smut 🤗