Thursday, September 24, 2009

Here's some more Podcast Reviews.

Adam and Joe
I've just started listening to this recently but I really like it so far. It's basically a compilation of the best bits of their BBC6 radio show. Adam and Joe are both quite funny and they bounce off each other really well so the show moves along at a good pace. The segments are top quality as well, especially 'Song Wars' in which Adam and Joe each have to create a song based on a common theme.

Keith and the Girl
I haven't listened to this show for a long time but I thought I'd mention it because I used to be quite into it. In fact, I think I have listened to over 500 episodes of it. The show features a New York couple, Keith and Chemda, who tell stories from their lives and just generally chat. It's very funny, particularly the early episodes when they tell stories about their jobs as children's party clowns. The main reason that I stopped listening to it was the fact that I was finding their output a bit too prolific to keep up with - an hour long show five times a week is a lot, but I think I might return to it at some point.

Sound Opinions
This is an excellent show about music. Usually, each episode will centre around a particular theme which might be a special guest musician, a classic album or a genre of music. The hosts are Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot who are both Chicago based music critics. They are incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining and this show has introduced me to a lot of great music.

The Life with Roy & HG
I've always been a big fan of Roy & HG and have followed their various radio shows for a while. This one, like their old Triple J show, is focused on sport and it's very funny. I love the way these guys bounce off each other and riff on a topic, subtly building towards a conclusion that is both humorous and unexpected. Great stuff.

That's it for now.

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