Favorite Podcasts

I am in my car a lot - whether it is driving to and from NY to visit my family or even just driving my kids around town.  I need a distraction that music cannot fill.  Often, my boys are listening to a book on CD or watching a DVD so I am so thankful for my headphones and my iPhone.  Here are my current favorite podcasts that keep me occupied…

#1 This American Life - my all time favorite podcast.  I love it for its mix of stories - some happy, silly or sad.  But they are all well crafted and told.  I heart Ira Glass!

#2 Ask Me Another - when I am getting tired after a long drive I go straight for the quiz show Ask Me Another.  My husband gives me strange looks as I start yelling out answers.  Yesterday, on a long drive back from NYC he heard me yell "Gumby!" and just shook his head.

#3 Doctor Who Podshock - last year I started watching Doctor Who ("new who" starting with the 2005 reboot) and became a huge fan.  I have watched all the current episodes and now I am working my way through the original series starting in 1964.  I got so into it I had to find a place that analyzed each episode and this is the perfect place!

#4 Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me - This is an old favorite for me.  It is a fun news quiz show that I also love yelling the answers to.  

#5 The Splendid Table - I love listening to the hosts smooth voice and how she explains recipes.  Makes me hungry!

#6 The Cultdom Collective - When Doctor Who Podshock went on a year hiatus due to Hurricane Sandy I had to find a fix and was happy to find this podcast.  Now anytime I have a new show obsession I can find a review from them.  I just listened to their take on the BBC Sherlock series (awesome!)