SCy-Fy posted a list of science fiction podcasts last month, and more recently has been running a series of interviews with sci-fi podcasters.
Despite being a regular consumer of audio content, I haven’t started listening to podcasts yet. A friend recommended a non-fiction podcast, Hardcore History, and I became aware of several of the sci-fi podcasts on SCy-Fy’s list through their Goodreads groups or twitter feeds, but I never followed through and became a listener.
I always seem to have a backlog of audiobooks to listen to, which is probably the main reason I haven’t investigated alternate forms of audio content. It’s possible there’s a technical solution to the other reason for my reluctance: most podcasts appear to cover multiple topics in each episode, and I don’t think that there’s a convenient method for skipping over topics if one of them isn’t of interest. (I use an Ipod shuffle, which has no display, so fast-forwarding and rewinding can be frustrating.)
Do you listen to podcasts? Should I start listening to them? Let me know in the comments section.
In unrelated news, I’ve just returned from a road trip; I plan to catch up on my reviews and respond to award nominations over the next couple of weeks.
Planetary Defense Command 
Hey PDC.
Glad you found my posta stimulating.
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Planetary Defense Command calls up the podcast army!
I listen to a lot of podcasts, both within SF and without.
So, obviously, yes. I humbly point you to Skiffy and Fanty, which I know you are aware of, even if not listening. Also SF Signal, Tea and Jeopardy, Galactic Suburbia, Coode Street, SFF Audio…
Yes, I was aware of Skiffy and Fanty, and I’ll be sure to make it one of the first podcasts I try out. I’ve also heard of some of the others you mentioned, but not all, so thanks for the info.
I’ve just started listening to podcasts. I’m having a hard time not getting overwhelmed by the amount of content out there. At the moment, my favorite is Writing Excuses.
I hadn’t considered writing-related podcasts, I’ll have to look into them as well. Fortunately/Unfortunately, I’m in a short-commute situation at the moment, so I have less listening time.
The Future and You podcast is often interesting — a variety of future related topics from book publishing to war in space. The BBC’s In Our Time with Melvin Bragg has a large and varied background of philosophy, history, science, and literature.
I’ll add them to my list, thanks.
I haven’t got into podcasts, but that’s basically because I fell into audiobooks for commuting, and old-time radio for hanging around the house or work listening. Podcasts just haven’t quite got a niche for me.
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I don’t have much time for podcasts these days either, but will try to look at this list. Thanks to Planetary Defense Command for sharing.