I enjoyed Invisibilia and the first season of Serial from This American Life.

The Moth Radio Hour and Snap Judgement. I also enjoy A Tiny Sense of Accomplishment (most but not all of them) with Sherman Alexie and Jess Walter.

eta: I forgot about Vinyl Cafe from Canada (probably my fave of all) and of course all the Ted Talks about whatever strikes your fancy (I assumed this was a given, tho).

It's old, and since you listen to This American Life you've probably heard it, but Serial? The first season.

My husband really enjoys Question of the Day (short) and the Freakonomics podcast (also short). I like How Did This Get Made (funny movie podcast - about an hour), another vote for The Moth, Dead Authors podcast (also funny and weird), and You Must Remember This about vintage Hollywood - but it is quite soothing so might not be upbeat enough for walking. Most of my friends love WTF with Marc Maron but I find him kind of annoying and sexist. But his interviewees are amazing.

We thoroughly enjoy Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colosal Podcast (with his co-host, Frank Santopadre!). Generally lasting upwards of 60 minutes, Gilbert and Frank talk to actors, directors, musicians (and more!) about their experiences in Hollywood’s golden era. If you're interested in old Hollywood, you'll enjoy these.....now having said that, Gilbert is rather offensive at times and there is swearing and talk about somewhat sensitive topics. But they are great.....very conversational and easy to follow while walking. We listen to them on longer drives.

There are some shorter episodes where the two of them recommend and talk about movies/tv shows that we may not recall; mostly old but some newer. Those last about 30 minutes. All good stuff!

Thanks for all the suggestions! I have already added some of them to my podcast subscription list.

Serial and Mark Maron.

now having said that, Gilbert is rather offensive at times and there is swearing and talk about somewhat sensitive topics.

I'll consider that a plus. :-D

I like Fresh Air, Heather Dubrows World, Modern Love, and Here's the Thing with Alec Baldwin. All of these are good because of the interesting guests. I thought Modern Love would be mushy love stories but they are mostly true stories read by interesting people. At the end, they give an update on what has happened with the author since the story was written. Try Alex Baldwin even if you don't like his politics or public persona. He asks great questions and has great guests.

I'm subscribing to several that others mentioned. I get bored easily and am always looking for new podcasts. I like to listen to them when I'm in bed and too tired to hold a book.

Love The Moth. It is often touching and often very funny. Sometimes I am walking on our nature trail and people going the opposite way must think I am a lunatic, laughing as I walk along.

Does anyone know of podcasts that are kind of self help topics? I like to listen to things that are uplifting. Wish I could think of an example, but nothing's coming to me right now. Not Brene Brown (gag).

The Moth is great, isn't it? I recently shared a link to a UK mother's story on the 'Target' thread.

Here are some other good ones I have not seen mentioned yet:

If you like history, I enjoy Backstory w/ the American History Guys (from UVA) & the 'casts are about an hour long. There is a big archive too.

RadioLab is another of my faves - science-y culture, nice & long, huge archive, also long format.

For current events, I love, love, love! On The Media - super smart.

Dinner Party Download is a fun one for topical culture & food & music.

Marketplace is broadcast on our local NPR affiliate, but I never get to hear the entire show on the radio, so I always listen the week's podcasts on the weekend. It's the economy from a fascinating & fresh perspective.

& I really enjoy Awesome Etiquette from the Emily Post Institute.

If you're into nerdy stuff, Useless Information is about weird news stories from the past by a HS physics teacher who has a few books on the same topic. He's really dorky & I find it charming.

NPR has a Science podcast that collects all the science reporting of the week - & 'science' is defined pretty broadly.

Most have websites & can be found on iTunes as well. Some have spinoffs - Dinner Party & Awesome Etiquette are spinoffs from Marketplace.

I love things that educate & enlighten me & can never have enough to listen to as I potter around. I have a tiny iPod Shuffle that clips on & I keep it filled w/ hours of listening pleasure.

BTW, Marc Maron's 'cast is titled WTF. Wonderful interviews!

I like Kermode and Mayo Film reviews from the BBC. Also "The news quiz" from the BBC (like a British version of Wait Wait) I guess you can tell I am a bit of an anglophile

Almost forgot, if you like the arts & literature, Studio 360 is pretty great as well. Podcasts are what make me look forward to exercising = )

Just thought of more - have you checked out Gimlet Media's offerings yet?

Just thought of more - have you checked out Gimlet Media's offerings yet?

Yes, I've listened to Mystery Show and Reply All. But thanks for the reminder to check out their other offerings.

another recommendation for Alec Baldwin's 'here's the thing'

Listening to my local NPR station today, I realized I didn't list this and don't think anyone else did: Live Wire with Luke Burbank, a frequent panelist on Wait, Wait. I love him...he also has a podcast TBTL, Too Beautiful to Live, but I haven't listened to it.

All in the Mind.

Sad that I haven't seen any new episodes of Mystery Show. I really enjoy Reply All = )

Did you hear the one w/ Adam West yet?

Can't sleep, been traveling, and took some of your ideas, thanks for the sanity savers. Then I recalled that a few threads ago, some one was talking about Netflix shows. Someone mentioned liking the West Wing and now I have been listening to a podcast called the West Wing Weekly. It has been fun to use, easy to download, something to revisit.

Ask Me Another

Car Talk

Hidden Brain

The Classic Tales Podcast

Great Lives (BBC Radio)

TED Radio Hour

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Drama of the Week (BBC Radio)

I don't know if anyone heard This American Life this weekend, with Malcolm Gladwell? It was a fascinating segment (and I don't even like sports). Anyway, they talked about his new podcast called "Revisionist History" the episode was "The Big Man Can't Shoot." Fascinating and I can't wait to listen to the other episodes.
Revisionist History
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