Rhonda Tipton’s WebLog

I am on the road about 2 hours a day, so when I am not rockin’ out to Breaking Benjamin or Staind, I am listening to podcasts. Below are the podcasts that I listen to and highly recommend (based on your interests).

Application Development
I am always wanting to learn more about application development because it is what I do everyday. There are several app development related podcasts out there. Some are better quality than others, but they all serve their purpose.

• .NET Rocks – Internet audio talkshow for .NET developers. Hosted by Carl Franklin and Richard Campbell.
• HanselMinutes – Audio talk show with noted web developer and technologist Scott Hanselman and hosted by Carl Franklin. Scott discusses utilities and tools, gives practical how-to advice, and discusses ASP.NET or Windows issues and workarounds.
• Herding Code – Audio talk show hosted by Jon Galloway, K Scott Allen (Ode to Code), Kevin Dente and Scott Koon (LazyCoder).  Topics usually deal with .NET related technologies.
• Thirsty Developer – Audio talk show for developers. Hosted by Dave Bost and Larry Clarkin. I really like the "Blogs you should know" segment.
• Deep Fried Bytes – Audio talk show for technologists and developers.  Hosted by Keith Elder and Chris Woodruff.
• Power Scripting Podcast – Podcast based around the PowerShell scripting language. Hosted by Jonathan Walz and Hal Rottenburg.
• DNR TV – Internet video talkshow from the same people who bring you .NET Rocks. This is where they show you what they talk about on .NET Rocks.
• Dimecasts – Great development videos that are just the right length.
• GridView Guy – Contains some great video and audio development podcasts.
• Elegant Code Cast – Podcast about application development.
• StackOverFlow – Podcast geared toward best practices and methodologies, hosted by Jeff Atwood and Joel Spolsky.
• ALT.NET Podcast – Podcast about ALT.NET programming and the Agile methodology.
• ARCast – Podcast about software architecture. Hosted by Ron Jacobs.
• ASP.NET Podcast – This podcast is geared towards the Microsoft .NET Framework and ASP.NET. Hosted by Wally Mclure.
• Polymorphic Podcast – Object oriented development, architecture and best practices in .NET. Hosted by Craig Shoemaker.
• Pixel8 Podcast – Podcast about the user experience. Hosted by Craig Shoemaker.
• Radio TFS – Podcast about everything Team System/Foundation Server. Hosted by Paul Hacker, Martin Woodward and Mickey Gousset.
• WebDev Radio – Web development discussion.
• SSWUG Radio – Comprehensive SQL Server and overall database podcast.
• Google Developers Podcast – Google news and interviews.
• Parleys – Video casts the cover several technologies. (Recommended by Giancarlo Frison)

General Technology
There are several great Technology based radio shows out there that offer podcasts.  Below are some of my favorites.

• Mike Tech Show – Technology and computer podcast discussing software, cool sites, tips &tricks that will make you more productive at home and work.
• Podnutz – DIY computer repair podcast.
• RunAs Radio – Audio talkshow geared toward IT professionals. Hosted by Richard Campbell and Greg Hughes.
• Power of Information – Podcast designed for those of that use technology on a daily basis and are interested in mastering it.
• Command Line – Exploring the rough edges where Technology, Society and Public Policy meet.  (Recommended by TimesToCome)
• GeekSpeak – Weekly radio show covering all things tech.
• IT Conversations – Podcast covering all facets of IT including application development.
• Michael Garfield – High Tech Texan – Weekly radio show covering all things tech.

Productivity and Self Improvement
Productivity and organization are important to me. My husband calls me Monk Jr. from time to time. I have not found too many podcasts on the subject of productivity, but the podcasts below are pretty good.

• Productive Talk – Podcast to help you be more productive. It is usually interviews with David Allen about various aspects of his "Getting Things Done" (GTD) roadmap.
• Wall Street Journal Podcasts – News and Technology podcasts from the Wall Street Journal.
• The Word Nerds – Each episode explains some aspect of language in great detail with good life examples.

Entertainment
I watch too much TV, I admit. The following podcasts are dedicated to my two favorite shows.

• 10th Wonder Podcast – A podcast dedicated to the TV series Heroes. Hosted by Graham and Derick.
• SkyNext Podcast – A podcast dedicated to the TV series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
• Totally Rad Show – Weekly podcast that covers the latest Movies, TV shows and Video games.
• The Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack – A podcast dedicated to the TV series Lost.

Health and Fitness
I am always looking for ways to become more health conscious. The following podcast has given me some good ideas.

• Fitness Rocks – Podcast geared toward different aspects of fitness and overall health.

Astronomy and Science
My love for the stars above is my reason for listening to Astronomy podcasts. Below are the best that I have found.

• Astronomy Cast – A weekly facts-based journey through the cosmos.
• Planetary Radio – Each week, Planetary Radio visits with a scientist, engineer, project manager, advocate or writer who can provide a unique perspective on the quest for knowledge about our solar system and beyond.

Humorous – Comedy
When I am in the mood for some humor, the following podcasts come through. NOTE: Neither podcast is for children as they contain EXPLICIT language.

• Mondays – This podcast is from the same group who does .NET Rocks. It is hosted by Carl Franklin, Richard Campbell, Karen Greenwald & Mark Miller. If you are easily offended, this podcast is NOT for you.
• DiggNation – Weekly podcast that goes over the most popular stories on the social bookmarking website digg.com. Hosted by Kevin Rose and Alex Albrect.

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Podcasts are a good way to fill the time on a long drive to and from work everyday. Heck we may even learn something too.