I think podcasts are a great idea. I really, really do. I just can't seem to get myself to actually sit down and listen to anything (that needs my undivided attention) for any appreciable amount of time. I don't like listening to people read stories, I don't like audio books (sorry Kristen). There is a special place in my heart for all the public radio greats: Sarah Vowell, David Sedaris, This American Life, and A Prairie Home Companion, but I can't be bothered to seek them out. There are very few occasions that I feel comfortable sitting and listening, and even then I must be very entertained to be able to focus. Even lectures at school allowed me to look at the speaker. I must be one of those lame people who just can't learn through listening. I listen to the radio almost exclusively in the car, I've tried audio books and the format grates on my nerves. Why? I cannot tell.
The upshot is is that I've read about all kinds of good podcasts but put off listening to any until later. And it never happens. I like the MPR directory, I didn't listen to a podcast, I'm sure this format would be great for a library. Enough said.
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No offense taken, Anna! :) I actually feel exactly the same way about podcasts... I never take the time -- they seem inefficient by nature, but efficiency isn't everything, is it?! Sigh...
It's true that we all learn better in different ways: orally, aurally, visibly, kinetically, etc. Podcasts aren't for everyone. However, as a kindred spirit (I learn by seeing, doing, then verbalizing for reinforcement), I think historical podcasts are great! There's nothing like hearing an FDR fireside chat. Now that's something I never heard firsthand!
Yeah, I should check out historical podcasts...but will I?
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