As a change of pace, I thought I’d list some podcasts that I am currently listening to. The theme of each of these vary wildly, but whenever any of these podcasts release a new episode, I listen to it immediately.1
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Accidental Tech Podcast:
A fantastic podcast about technology that I’ve enjoyed listening to. The hosts are three programmers with strong opinions including the fantastic John Siracusa.
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Back to Work:
Featuring Dan Benjamin and Merlin Mann, Back to Work is a great podcast featuring a dynamic duo. Dan is a great straight man and Merlin is an incredibly smart individual talking about the things that makes us human2. I learn something after listening to each podcast, either a better way to use technology or to be a better human.
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The Bill Simmons Podcast:
Bill Simmons leads this program along with a rotating cast of characters. Simmons talks about a variety of sports related topics as well as the broader entertainment related environment. I’ve been listening to this podcast to give me a background in sports, allowing me to engage in small talk with a variety of different people.
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Do By Friday:
Along with the above mentioned Merlin Mann, Max Temkin and Alex Cox try and complete a challenge each week and talk about what happened. I enjoy hearing the lessons that they learn during the challenge. There’s a lot of banter, and all of the hosts are great people.