Podcasts anchored in the computer

Exactly the same experience: when you are not commuting you have to take time to listen to them, you cannot do it while other more or less intellectual work. My podcasting friends told me they listen while cooking or cleaning, but those are not really my favorite hobbies.

I've never commuted so never had idle time. I never been able to listen to PodCasts on the computer, find them too distracting or I'm distracted. I started a twice/day walking program, bought an iPod and listen during my trek. If I didn't walk, I'd probably never listen to a PodCast.

If you want music, there are a ton of music PodCasts.
I like blues so subscribe to...Lindis Bluescast (Germany)...The Soul Cellar (England)...IndieFeed:Blues (USA)...The Roadhouse (Iowa)

Nope, still addicted 4 months out and counting. Perhaps it's a bad sign but I start to get withdrawals after 5 days without TWIT. Satelite radio is the real victim in my audio space.

If you want to stick your big toe back into the pod-pool check-out Aldo Castañeda's website http://storyofdigid.wordpress.com/

Cheers, Tim

I listen to podcasts only. As a starting new media journalist, I want to use my time as efficiently as possible, so I'm listening to podcasts that are relevant to my job when I'm walking through town or in a train or bus. I do want music when I can't or don't want to concentrate on what I'm listening to, but on the whole, I want interesting, fun and personally relevant content when I'm on the road, because I would be missing out on a lot of good stuff if I wouldn't.

I've been podcasting for six months and even I rarely download podcasts onto my iRiver (Korea's answer to the iPod). It's easier for me to listen to them on the ol' PC.

My experience is similar to yours. Part of it is due to the fact that podcasters could borrow a lesson from the MSM and use editors. When I find podcasters who get to the point, without rambling, and who don't go off on tangents, I keep coming back to them.

I've made two podcasts so far as learning tools for my employees. One topic only, Q and A interview with two voices to keep people from being bored by one. 15 minutes max length. This suits the learning needs of my audience, but not everyone elses. But still, get to the point, people:-)

I agree, and am in the same boat. Heck, I've been producing a podcast for about a year and don't even listen to my own anymore! My mp3 collection fits the bill most of the time. With the exception of a long commute or trip, I'll pass on 99% of what's out there.

I stopped listening to podcasts fairly quickly. Except for music, I listen or read to get information and the transfer of info seems slow in a podcast. And for me, it was one more thing to do in the morning that I didn't need.

Steve, some of us are still commuting! I find that I virtually never listen to Podcasts on my computer -- I always listen on the iPod while on the subway or during other periods of forced downtime. Recently, I've been realizing that this is actually impacting my "productivity" in a rather unexpected way. It used to be that commuting, travelling to meetings, or other bits of downtime were excellent opportunities to think about things without the interruptions of home or office. Now, I'm finding that I have less time to think since my otherwise "wasted" time is filled by listening to PodCasts. I'm definitely learning a great deal by listening -- but I'm not doing as good a job as before of integrating what I've learned!

Note: For a fascinating PodCast, check out Tom Evslin's "Hackoff.com" PodCast/Book. It is a story that every technology entrepreneur should listen to... It's hard to believe but Evslin actually makes the process of share and "shoe" allocations in public offerings sound interesting!

bob wyman

Stephen,

Podcasting's not just for iPods.

I download podcasts, blogs, news, and video directly to my Pocket PC using FeederReader. Works Great! And I don't have to hook up to my desktop computer for synching...ever!

Greg Smith
Author, FeederReader - Pocket PC *direct* RSS text, audio, video, podcasts
www.FeederReader.com - Download on the Road

Stephen,

I hope they are listening. Otherwise I am talking to the walls :).

Stop by and hear what an amateur from the midwest has to say about stock investing. Every day or two I write up (on my blog) and podcast about a stock of current interest. Just a simple, straight-forward approach to looking at new stock market names.

No intro music. No out-music.

Just me and my headphones and a microphone doing a little thinking and commenting.

Bob

Totally agree, it is tough to take the time to download and actually listen. I tried walking or running while listening to the podcast but craved the music instead.

While my experience has changed I do not think podcasts are declining in fact all evidence to the contrary. I think a lot of folks listen on their PC.