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Ask HN: Podcasts about your non-CS interest(s)

2 points by tldrthelaw 5y ago

Hi there. I'm looking to expand my listening a bit beyond the usual fare. What is a podcast for a hobby or niche interest you have that isn't CS/programming/tech? Guiding principle should be it is something you don't expect anyone else reading this will have in their feed. So let's just assume we all know about NPR and the like.

tldrthelaw 5y ago
To start the ball rolling, I really enjoy Effectively Wild, the FanGraphs Baseball podcast.
open-source-ux 5y ago
Here is a selection of BBC radio programmes I listen to. They can be downloaded or subscribed to through the free BBC Sounds app. I don't always listen to every episode, only those that sound interesting. For some of the programmes/podcasts below, I've picked an episode I particularly enjoyed. The sheer volume of radio content the BBC produces means there are many excellent podcasts/programmes that go undiscovered (the BBC's own search engine is terrible). I subscribe to dozens of other programmes not listed below, but to keep this list short, here is a selection that may (or may not!) appeal: -- SCIENCE-RELATED PODCASTS CrowdScience: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04d42rc/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04d42rc/episodes/downloads Listeners submit questions that are answered by experts. Recommended example episode: Do animals use medicine? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszv77 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszv77 The Life Scientific: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7/episodes/downloads Interviews with leading scientists (mostly from the UK) - the expertise, passion and knowledge of the scientists is always inspiring to listen. Recommended example episode: Irene Tracey on pain in the brain https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003qx1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003qx1 -- WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE AND IDEAS The Forum: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004kln9/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004kln9/episodes/downloads An eclectic topic each week with three experts participanting in a lively, informative and stimulating discussion. Recommended example episode: In search of the good life: Epicurus and his philosophy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszjv4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszjv4 -- DRAMA The Lovecraft Investigations: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06spb8w/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06spb8w/episodes/downloads Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, this mystery-horror drama features witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. I found it pretty gripping. All episodes available. Children of the Stones: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08sy3qx/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08sy3qx/episodes/downloads Another enjoyable horror-mystery. All episodes available.

2 points by tldrthelaw 5y ago

tldrthelaw 5y ago

To start the ball rolling, I really enjoy Effectively Wild, the FanGraphs Baseball podcast.

open-source-ux 5y ago

Here is a selection of BBC radio programmes I listen to. They can be downloaded or subscribed to through the free BBC Sounds app. I don't always listen to every episode, only those that sound interesting. For some of the programmes/podcasts below, I've picked an episode I particularly enjoyed. The sheer volume of radio content the BBC produces means there are many excellent podcasts/programmes that go undiscovered (the BBC's own search engine is terrible). I subscribe to dozens of other programmes not listed below, but to keep this list short, here is a selection that may (or may not!) appeal: -- SCIENCE-RELATED PODCASTS CrowdScience: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04d42rc/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04d42rc/episodes/downloads Listeners submit questions that are answered by experts. Recommended example episode: Do animals use medicine? https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszv77 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszv77 The Life Scientific: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015sqc7/episodes/downloads Interviews with leading scientists (mostly from the UK) - the expertise, passion and knowledge of the scientists is always inspiring to listen. Recommended example episode: Irene Tracey on pain in the brain https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003qx1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0003qx1 -- WORLD HISTORY, CULTURE AND IDEAS The Forum: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004kln9/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004kln9/episodes/downloads An eclectic topic each week with three experts participanting in a lively, informative and stimulating discussion. Recommended example episode: In search of the good life: Epicurus and his philosophy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszjv4 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3cszjv4 -- DRAMA The Lovecraft Investigations: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06spb8w/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p06spb8w/episodes/downloads Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft, this mystery-horror drama features witchcraft, the occult and secret government operations. I found it pretty gripping. All episodes available. Children of the Stones: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08sy3qx/episodes/downloads https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08sy3qx/episodes/downloads Another enjoyable horror-mystery. All episodes available.