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What an edgy, contrarian critique. Watch as the author translates his criticisms of some podcasts that he doesn't like into a global criticism of all podcasts.

What an edgy, contrarian critique. Watch as the author translates his criticisms of some podcasts that he doesn't like into a global criticism of all podcasts. I wonder if this guy still insists on listening _exclusively_ to LPs and lossless audio formats. Here are some things about podcasts that I love: * some podcasts are true gems -- extremely high quality content * free * no ads or ads are trivial to avoid * blather that I (and apparently the author) don't like can be trivially skipped * rule 34 for podcasts: someone is making podcasts about everything Did I mention occasionally extremely high quality, free, and no ads?

coldtea 8y ago
>What an edgy, contrarian critique. Let's not use "edgy and contrarian" like Britain's working class use "pretentious". E.g. to criticize any attempt to divert from the norm and be more inquisitive. It's perfect fine to be "contrarian". If anything, we need more of those.
- Allower 8y ago
  This post is NOT about being inquisitive, maybe you didn't bother to read it.. And being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian is a TERRIBLE idea. I'm all for thoughtful criticism, but simply disliking things for no intelligible reason is grounds for ridicule.
- coldtea 8y ago
  >And being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian is a TERRIBLE idea. I'm all for thoughtful criticism, but simply disliking things for no intelligible reason is grounds for ridicule. It makes as much sense as liking things because they're the norm, which is the default for most people. So hardly "grounds for ridicule". Plus, "being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian" adds contrarian voices, which are by definition few (if they were many, they wouldn't be contrarian but "the norm") -- and are thus sorely needed in a mono-culture of agreement (or shallow bi-partisan splits of opinion, like Dems and Reps). If not for anything else, to serve as the devil's advocate, since few ever consider points outside the norm. Notice that I said contrarian, not stupid/crazy. E.g. it should be a contrary opinion to popular opinion/norm, but that doesn't mean any contrary opinion will do (e.g. "I believe we should all be eating rocks").
inapis 8y ago
Can you point me to some high quality podcasts? Most I have listened to have so much fluff and unnecessary banter that I subconsciously tune out. I have been trying to get on the podcast bandwagon but having a hard time finding something to like.
- jamesakirk 8y ago
  Hardcore History Drifter's Sympathy S-Town
- jordanpg 8y ago
  99% Invisible Making Sense This American Life Serial Heavyweight Imaginary Worlds Reply All More Perfect Intelligence Squared US
- cgtyoder 8y ago
  Slate Podcasts
- Slippery_John 8y ago
  Welcome to Night Vale The Black Tapes Within The Wires Myths and Legends Ear Hustle The Allusionist The top four there are fiction if it matters to you.
- phlakaton 8y ago
  The Adventure Zone: a family roleplaying game turned into a largely-improvisational radio play. It's not even that this podcast is perfect, but I think it hints at the immense promise of what the format could become!
- chaoticmass 8y ago
  noagendashow.com
  - black6 8y ago
    And congressionaldish.com
- 8y ago

coldtea 8y ago

>What an edgy, contrarian critique. Let's not use "edgy and contrarian" like Britain's working class use "pretentious". E.g. to criticize any attempt to divert from the norm and be more inquisitive. It's perfect fine to be "contrarian". If anything, we need more of those.

Allower 8y ago
This post is NOT about being inquisitive, maybe you didn't bother to read it.. And being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian is a TERRIBLE idea. I'm all for thoughtful criticism, but simply disliking things for no intelligible reason is grounds for ridicule.
coldtea 8y ago
>And being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian is a TERRIBLE idea. I'm all for thoughtful criticism, but simply disliking things for no intelligible reason is grounds for ridicule. It makes as much sense as liking things because they're the norm, which is the default for most people. So hardly "grounds for ridicule". Plus, "being contrarian for the sake of being contrarian" adds contrarian voices, which are by definition few (if they were many, they wouldn't be contrarian but "the norm") -- and are thus sorely needed in a mono-culture of agreement (or shallow bi-partisan splits of opinion, like Dems and Reps). If not for anything else, to serve as the devil's advocate, since few ever consider points outside the norm. Notice that I said contrarian, not stupid/crazy. E.g. it should be a contrary opinion to popular opinion/norm, but that doesn't mean any contrary opinion will do (e.g. "I believe we should all be eating rocks").

inapis 8y ago

Can you point me to some high quality podcasts? Most I have listened to have so much fluff and unnecessary banter that I subconsciously tune out. I have been trying to get on the podcast bandwagon but having a hard time finding something to like.

jamesakirk 8y ago
Hardcore History Drifter's Sympathy S-Town
jordanpg 8y ago
99% Invisible Making Sense This American Life Serial Heavyweight Imaginary Worlds Reply All More Perfect Intelligence Squared US
cgtyoder 8y ago
Slate Podcasts
Slippery_John 8y ago
Welcome to Night Vale The Black Tapes Within The Wires Myths and Legends Ear Hustle The Allusionist The top four there are fiction if it matters to you.
phlakaton 8y ago
The Adventure Zone: a family roleplaying game turned into a largely-improvisational radio play. It's not even that this podcast is perfect, but I think it hints at the immense promise of what the format could become!
chaoticmass 8y ago
noagendashow.com
- black6 8y ago
  And congressionaldish.com
8y ago