#7 – Podcasts
OK, so it’s not really a new innovation anymore. Neither is whole-grain bread (#10) for that matter.
But I love podcasts. I do not listen to live talk radio anymore. First of all, talk radio in general has turned into a bunch of blow-hards (right-wing and left-wing) that use the platform for spewing garbage. Most of it is innuendo and very little of it is defensible as a position.
Having said that, there is still some good talk radio out there. My three current favorites are Bruce Williams. In many ways, Williams and Larry King invented the genre in the 70s. He is probably in his 70s now, and he has this smooth voice that dispenses advice on everything from legal issues to travel.
Clark Howard is another great talk show hosts. His line “I want to help you save more, spend less, and avoid getting ripped off.” How can you not like that. Howard is funny, engaging and CHEAP. He says cheap is “willing to accept lower quality for a lower price.” I’m not cheap – but I like Clark.
Finally, Dave Ramsey. He’s another financial guy whose schtick is getting and staying out of debt. Dave can be obnoxious – but he is a good listen.
And there are some good music podcasts, too. More on those later.
Best of all, I can download them and listen at my leisure. If I can’t hear the entire program, I stop it and come back later. For a lover of media, the podcast is where it’s at.
