The Frugal Entertainment: Podcasts

In a previous article, I went over a few tips for someone searching for the equipment they need to put on a simple podcast. I’d like to share some of my favorite podcasts with the Lockergnome community, and maybe spawn some feedback regarding podcasts they you enjoy.

I’m an avid listener to the TWiT Network which includes Leo Laporte’s many projects such as This Week in Tech, Security Now, The Daily Gizwiz, Munchcast, FLOSS, Macbreak Weekly, etc etc. These are all outstanding podcasts which are worth giving a listen to.

Another good podcast is Chris Pirillo’s own “The Chris Pirillo Show” which is filmed live on Ustream over live.pirillo.com. Chris answers questions from members of the chat room in addition to those emailed to him. It isn’t uncommon for him to release five or six “shows” in one night. They are informative and fairly entertaining.

Rocketboom is a great show featuring some of the lighter bits found in various places both online and off.

Lab Rats is a brilliantly produced show giving everyday users the tips and tricks they need to optimize, digitize, and modernize their electronics. The show hosts Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers are brilliant and have loads of useful information to share with the world.

Webnation w/ Amber Mac is very entertaining and informative. It should be noted that Amber Mac also hosts CommandN which is available in a podcast format as well as co-hosting Net at Nite with long-time friend Leo Laporte.

Cranky Geeks is a great show featuring host John C. Dvorak and a panel of guests to discuss goings on in the tech community. They often hit hot topics like Net Neutrality and whether or not bloggers are considered journalists.

Revision 3 has a large array of entertaining programs which are aimed at the tech community including Diggnation, Systm, InDigital, PixelPerfect, Geekdrome, and more.

These are some great podcasts that I subscribe to. Please feel free to add any podcasts or webcasts that you enjoy below.

Matt Ryan of MattRyan.TV

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