Podcasts? Any recommendations?

[Stacy]

I like to listen to podcasts while sewing. Videos occupy my eyes and keep me from getting anything done. Does anyone have recommendations for podcasts on simple living, minimalism, lowering debt, or similar topics? I'm interested in both the practical and the philosophical/spiritual.

[fidgiegirl]

So far I've only gotten into Education topics. Also looking forward to hearing any recommendations!

[fidgiegirl]

Ok, a recent blog post on this topic did have me intending to try out Stuff You Should Know.

[lhamo]

There are several finance oriented ones I like -- not necessarily the same vibe as here, but useful information (often delivered in a quirky style)

Planet Money
Freakonomics Radio
Marketplace Money (more mainstream financial news)
Dave Ramsey (we aren't in debt but the "We're debt free" segments are still inspirational)

I also really like the Splendid Table and NPR's Food podcast.

lhamo

[catherine]

My son swears by the NPR podcast
My daughter likes The Moth http://feeds.themoth.org/themothpodcast/ We listen to that podcast on car trips.

[JaneV2.0]

I like Jimmy Moore's interviews with proponents of low-carb and paleo foods:
http://thelivinlowcarbshow.com/
Today's interview is with Diane Sanfilippo, the author of Practical Paleo.

[Amaranth]

I would second The Splendid Table. She is very good at seasonal dishes with more of a scratch cooking, whole foods focus.

Prairie Home Companion isn't usually exactly on those topics, but it is a good example of radio theater.

Your library may have audio books of all sorts that you can checkout physically or checkout by downloading to your device. The downloaded ones disappear on their due date.

[fidgiegirl]

This thread has me investigating an FM transmitter for my iPhone so I can get in more podcast time. I have enjoyed books on CD in the past, but with all the choices on my phone, all I need is a way to play it in the car. I don't have an aux port so investigating other ways.

The Moth looks interesting. Another NPR show that I enjoy is The Story, and I bet they have a podcast. Yep! (Link will launch iTunes)

[bunnys]

This American Life
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/

[mira]

I'm not sure if these will work in North America, but the BBC does a good range of podcasts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts