ajzepp Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Just downloaded the "BeyondPod" app on my Kindle...works great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Just downloaded the "BeyondPod" app on my Kindle...works great! Paid version is worth it, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Paid version is worth it, btw. I'm glad you mentioned that...looks like you get a seven day free trial, and then the premium features become disabled. Does the paid version have more content, or mostly convenience features? This works pretty much as well or better than the iTunes app...I dig it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) I'm glad you mentioned that...looks like you get a seven day free trial, and then the premium features become disabled. Does the paid version have more content, or mostly convenience features? This works pretty much as well or better than the iTunes app...I dig it! It's the convenience thing of knowing the new content is there every morning. Just to add some of the music related ones - mostly for new music discovery NPR - All Songs Considered Sound Opinions KEXP - Music That Matters Edited May 16, 2013 by GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 It's the convenience thing of knowing the new content is there every morning. Just to add some of the music related ones - mostly for new music discovery NPR - All Songs Considered Sound Opinions KEXP - Music That Matters Oh, so without the upgraded version you have to add the episodes manually or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Oh, so without the upgraded version you have to add the episodes manually or something? Basically. With the paid version, you basically set BeyondPod on autopilot and it updates and downloads feeds automatically, along with giving you more personalization features with the widget (don't know if you have the same Android functionality on Kindle as i do on my phone). But for me, the simple fact that all updates episodes are automatically downloaded by the time I head out to work was worth every penny. If I only subscribed to one or two podcasts, then it could be manageable. But once that number goes up (and it will) you need to automate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetriano Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 BBB and Ryan: You guys called it with Norm and Bill Burr...those were both GREAT! I can't believe how quick witted Norm is...he definitely has my sense of humor. He's already had me laughing aloud a few times and I've only listened to the Larry King one and the Kevin Nealon one. Bill Burr is someone I had heard OF, but never seen his show or heard his cast...I've only listened to last week's Monday Morning podcast, but it was a winner for sure. Really lovin' this...wish there was more time in the day to listen, though! I'm just glad that if I don't catch John Murphy on the way home from work, I can get it knocked out in about 75 min on the podcast since it's stripped down to take out the commercials. Who needs tv when you have this great entertainment! Can you talk a bit about each one and why you like it? I have so many on my list right now I'd love to pick your brain a bit more to get a feel for what each is all about BBB and Ryan: You guys called it with Norm and Bill Burr...those were both GREAT! I can't believe how quick witted Norm is...he definitely has my sense of humor. He's already had me laughing aloud a few times and I've only listened to the Larry King one and the Kevin Nealon one. Bill Burr is someone I had heard OF, but never seen his show or heard his cast...I've only listened to last week's Monday Morning podcast, but it was a winner for sure. Really lovin' this...wish there was more time in the day to listen, though! I'm just glad that if I don't catch John Murphy on the way home from work, I can get it knocked out in about 75 min on the podcast since it's stripped down to take out the commercials. Who needs tv when you have this great entertainment! Can you talk a bit about each one and why you like it? I have so many on my list right now I'd love to pick your brain a bit more to get a feel for what each is all about This American life has original stories. The premise is not that everyone has a story to say, but that you may have missed something, whether it's gangs in Chicago, relationship stories, it often gets me to laugh as well. Is generally broken into a few parts. Not always great, but 80 percent of the time. Motley fool money, is partly informative and partly commedy. Lots of stupid guy banter, pretty fun and you keep inforMed on the market at large. Frontline, this is the PBS show in audio. Maybe the best show on tv or podcast period. You will learn something Tedtalks, focuses on a topic and you get expert opinion,research on it. Could be about broad topics on education, beauty. More philosophical than the other shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Should be noted those are all related to NPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Ptannuzzo, thanks for sharing those...much appreciated! For having been sick with a head cold and sinus infection this weekend, I had an absolute blast with my podcasts. I can't miss any work, so I wanted to rest as much as possible in order to get better before tomorrow, so having all these shows to listen to was just what the doctor ordered. I am loving this Steve Austin podcast...the guy has me cracking up, talking about how he gets the "screamin' sh*ts" when he's in mexico, to how he struggled early on in the wrestling biz, to talking about some of the films and other projects he's involved with these days. Aside from that I spent some time with the Nerdist, cause some of his guests are some of my favorite people. My only issue with that one is that Hardwick isn't as engaging as I figured he'd be. I find him a little on the boring side, and the degree to which I enjoy the show is largely dependent on who he has on. Slate's Spoiler Specials is another one I've been enjoying, where he reviews films with spoiler discussion, so the episodes are meant to be listened to after you've seen the movie. Dr Drew had a recent episode with Doug Benson on, which was really good, in addition to Benson's "Doug Loves Movies" podcast. Messed around a bit with Alex Jones, but that guy is just a bit too intense for me lol. Anyway, I feel as if I was able to be entertained to a high degree while also getting plenty of rest trying to feel better...good times!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Anyone interested in science. Check out the Naked Scientists. It originates from Cambridge University and usually has some great content. NPRs Wait Wait don't Tell me is entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Anyone interested in science. Check out the Naked Scientists. It originates from Cambridge University and usually has some great content. NPRs Wait Wait don't Tell me is entertaining. Very cool...it's really interesting how many educational institutions and health systems are putting out podcasts...just furthers my view that you can find pretty much anything you could possibly be interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 LMAO@ Steve Austin's 5/30/13 podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I don't think I'm to listening to that because I hate wrestling so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) I don't think I'm to listening to that because I hate wrestling so much. Honestly he doesn't even talk about wrestling half the time...today is a great one to listen to for that very reason He talks about the renovations he wants to make to his shower after nearly slipping and falling the other day, and then he laments his trip to the grocery store to hunt down the correct tampons for Ms Stone Cold...it's a bit cliche, but he just delivers the story in a way that made me have to stop listening at work out of fear I was going to snort too loud. http://www.podcastone.com/f/Steve-Austin-Show Edited May 31, 2013 by ajzepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Okay, the first podcast that is now officially on my "must listen!" list is the Bill Burr Monday Morning Podcast...Thanks Ryan, I think you were the first to mention this one. It was only this week that I really gave him a fair chance and this guy is unbelievably hilarious. It feels like you're sitting next to a guy in a bar just shooting the breeze for an hour or so and laughing ur arse off in the process. This guy rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Grizzly Bear Egg Cafe hosted by Clayton Morris of Fox & Friends Weekend and wrestler Mike Quackenbush. Very pop culture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Okay, the first podcast that is now officially on my "must listen!" list is the Bill Burr Monday Morning Podcast...Thanks Ryan, I think you were the first to mention this one. It was only this week that I really gave him a fair chance and this guy is unbelievably hilarious. It feels like you're sitting next to a guy in a bar just shooting the breeze for an hour or so and laughing ur arse off in the process. This guy rocks! Definetly....it's my favorite as well...burrs the best comic out there IMO...the e-mails about relationship and sex advice are always hilarious.... Im pretty much working 6 days a week with a podcast playing all day everyday...,,others I have on my list Petros and Money(fox sports), Danlebatard and stugotz, Ari Shaffirs skeptic tank (comedian), in conversation w Jeff garlin, My girl loves all the NPR stuff...it's hit or miss for me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Grizzly Bear Egg Cafe hosted by Clayton Morris of Fox & Friends Weekend and wrestler Mike Quackenbush. Very pop culture Thanks, just read the description on the website...looks like a blast! Will give a listen tonight Definetly....it's my favorite as well...burrs the best comic out there IMO...the e-mails about relationship and sex advice are always hilarious.... Im pretty much working 6 days a week with a podcast playing all day everyday...,,others I have on my list Petros and Money(fox sports), Danlebatard and stugotz, Ari Shaffirs skeptic tank (comedian), in conversation w Jeff garlin, My girl loves all the NPR stuff...it's hit or miss for me though. The guy just seems like he sits down and starts talking, you know? It doesn't sound rehearsed or prepped or anything...that's what I love about it. He's just naturally funny, and I have a ton of respect for people who can pull that off. His last one pretty much had me pissing my pants...he was talking about his theory of how rednecks will be the ones who survive the collapse of the dollar and go on to create a new society, while people like him who can barely grocery shop successfully will be "herded into some FEMA shelter" never to be heard from again. He's a bit Boston-heavy in terms of his favorite sports teams, but he still talks about it in a way that is entertaining. He comes off as a HUGELY passionate sports fan in general, though, which is ironic given that the opposite seems true about a guy like Colin Cowherd. This is the first podcast where, when it's over, I want to just keep listening. Usually when another cast ends, Im ready to move on to something else and mix it up....but Burr is someone I could probably listen to all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 That Grizzly Bear sounded really interesting to me, too.........Cool topics. But, 20 minutes in and I'm bored out of my mind. I'm going to pick up later, but I hope it gets better. Oddly, somebody else who is in radio told me about Bill Burr. He thinks his podcast is great...........I've tried it several times, and he just seems to ramble. Some of it's good, but I guess not good enough that I went back to it after those times. I'm telling you, Tony Kornheiser is the best - every segment is planned out. It's funny, has the best guests on radio. None of these even come close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) That Grizzly Bear sounded really interesting to me, too.........Cool topics. But, 20 minutes in and I'm bored out of my mind. I'm going to pick up later, but I hope it gets better. Oddly, somebody else who is in radio told me about Bill Burr. He thinks his podcast is great...........I've tried it several times, and he just seems to ramble. Some of it's good, but I guess not good enough that I went back to it after those times. I'm telling you, Tony Kornheiser is the best - every segment is planned out. It's funny, has the best guests on radio. None of these even come close. Yeah, I just listened to about 20 min of a back episode of "Grizzly", but I was pretty bored, too. The topics on some of the other shows look interested, though, so I'm going to give it another shot. I subscribed to Tony, just haven't gotten around to firing him up yet...Will get a chance later tonight and/or tomorrow. I'm really trying to find a nice collection of the casts that entertain me the most...so far the keepers for sure are Ross Tucker, Steve Austin, Bill Burr, and Doug Loves Movies. I'll prob end up with about 10 in rotation, and then will keep others of interested in subscription mode in case an interesting topic comes up. I tried listening to sports talk radio the other day when I was driving into work, and that lasted until the first commercial break...then I turned it off and fired up the iPhone...screw the radio! haha As for Bill, his comedy just fits really well with my own sense of humor. It takes a LOT to get me to laugh out loud, and he's already done it a few times...there are comics that others love that don't really appeal to me, though, so I know what you mean. I still have never laughed once at Dane Cook, but the guy seems to just have a massive following. There are other examples, of course, but he's always the one that comes to mind. Edited June 1, 2013 by ajzepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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