Podcast Wednesday… Podcast Wednesday… Is there any future for this column (or should I say bloglumn)? I went well into the early hours of Thursday once more, desperately seeking quality Podcast shows for your enjoyment.
I was frustrated to say the least. I thought the Podosphere had dried out and there was nothing to listen to anymore! Now, if this was a general “reviewing” thing, then it wouldn’t be so hard to write. There’s always a million attempts to Podcasting that deserve a good kick in the behind out there. But Podcast Wednesday is about finding the GOOD and WORTHY Podcasts. I don’t really care about screaming at shows that shouldn’t even be there in the first place.
And right as I was about to call it quits, I found two awesome enough Podcast shows to help me maintain my faith in human creativity. Here they are, I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Richard Vobes Radio Show
How can I describe this in words? Head over to the website and listen! Richard Vobes is not only the UK’s most prolific Podcaster, but also one of the most talented I’ve ever come across. There’s already hundreds of episodes and new shows are there on an almost daily basis.
He is an entertainer in the true sense of the word. I think I had a smile pinned on my face for the entire 30 or so minutes of the show, and when I wasn’t smiling I was laughing, or doing some constructive thinking (without loosing the smile). The VOBES show encourages listener feedback and participation, it’s quite interactive indeed. If you dare to! And it’s quite British as well, so how couldn’t there be a healthy dose of humour? Many topics discussed, special guests, fun, fun, fun! A performer to make a note of and a HIGHLY recommended show!
Website: http://www.vobes.com
Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/richardvobesradioshow
The Theater Of The Mind
Some years ago, I used to really enjoy listening to radio theater productions late at school nights. So I wondered if there was anyone out there doing Podcast theater. Yes, there is! Several are doing it actually. But who does it the best? The Theater Of The Mind (TOTM)! Don’t doubt me, I mean it!
TOTM is created by Daniel H. Foster, “an Assistant Professor of Dramatic History and Literature in Duke University’s Department of Theater Studies”, who based on his work for this Podcast project alone, I would call in one word “brilliant”.
Those of you who don’t know, I have been secretly taking acting classes over the past year. So I was very appreciative of everything I heard on the TOTM. Theatrical pieces adapted and performed by Daniel H. Foster or his students, in what I say is a very professionally produced body of work - although it started as a learning and investigating tool. Inventive, refreshing, original - go over to their website, download and listen!
Website: http://www.thetheaterofthemind.com/
Feed: http://www.thetheaterofthemind.com/thetheaterofthemind.xml
So, enjoy and don’t hesitate to contact me if you’d like to recommend a show for next week.
