# \#radio-podcast **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/radio-podcast/63.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [Bill McGlaughlin, Long time host of Exploring Music radio, dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-mcglaughlin-long-time-host-of-exploring-music-radio-dies/1032344)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-mcglaughlin-long-time-host-of-exploring-music-radio-dies/1032344 "2026-08-15T22:21:15Z")
--- ## [Favorite podcasts-No audiobooks or concerts, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-podcasts-no-audiobooks-or-concerts-please/1025841)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-podcasts-no-audiobooks-or-concerts-please/1025841 "2026-06-17T02:53:28Z")
I know it’s a little late in the game, but I have started trying out different podcasts. My favorite right now is Mo Rocca’s “Mobituaries”, in which he discusses people, places and things that are no longer with us… som… --- ## [I would like too see the return of audio drama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-too-see-the-return-of-audio-drama/957856)
**Author:** [@umbrella\_man32](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/umbrella_man32)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-would-like-too-see-the-return-of-audio-drama/957856 "2026-03-30T16:03:21Z")
Forget Netflix and streaming i have been listening to vintage radio dram ex. george gracie allen, dragnet i rather see a return of this format then what"s playing nowadays --- ## [Memorable Radio Station Callers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-radio-station-callers/1025058)
**Author:** [@RollOutTheBarrel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RollOutTheBarrel)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memorable-radio-station-callers/1025058 "2026-01-12T00:22:27Z")
Years ago, I was listening to the radio and the DJ asked people to call in to say what they would do with a million dollars. After a while, a storm rolled in and the DJ started asking people to call in and report what th… --- ## [Podcasts you both love and hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcasts-you-both-love-and-hate/1025153)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcasts-you-both-love-and-hate/1025153 "2025-12-08T23:15:50Z")
I’ve been listening to the Prancing Pony podcast, which is what got me started on this thought. They do a deep dive on Tolkien’s work: The Hobbit, LOTR, the Simarillion. Really excellent word-nerdery and detailed analysi… --- ## [Another old radio show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-old-radio-show/1024687)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-old-radio-show/1024687 "2025-11-08T13:55:40Z")
This was probably late 70s and 80s. I’m pretty sure it was a college radio station. This was a serial. The protagonist was a woman who was maybe a detective. It was an absurdist comedy, set possibly in the near future. T… --- ## [Replacement for NextRadio app?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-nextradio-app/982590)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-nextradio-app/982590 "2025-10-25T23:40:51Z")
NextRadio is/was an app for interfacing directly with your smartphone’s FM tuner. Unfortunately Google Play Store says that it will not work with Galaxy phone’s current operating system, only older phones. Every single o… --- ## [What was this radio show on NPR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-radio-show-on-npr/1024242)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-radio-show-on-npr/1024242 "2025-10-25T00:20:21Z")
At least I think it was NPR. Probably in the 80s. It was some kind of variety show with an eclectic blend of music, and one of the two hosts was a classical music dj, maybe Bennett something, or something Bennett. It’s b… --- ## [The Great Straight Dope Podcast Recommendation Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-straight-dope-podcast-recommendation-thread/987222)
**Author:** [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-straight-dope-podcast-recommendation-thread/987222 "2025-10-22T18:48:57Z")
I don’t know if y’all have done one of these recently or at all, but I thought I’d try a thread and see what treasures everybody has to share. To start us off, I have A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs I was dubious… --- ## [RIP Susan Stamberg of NPR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-susan-stamberg-of-npr/1024038)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-susan-stamberg-of-npr/1024038 "2025-10-21T22:14:59Z")
I’m putting this here because she was not primarily a political commentator, she covered everything else that should have been included in All Things Considered. And because she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. … --- ## [What have you won by calling into a radio show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-won-by-calling-into-a-radio-show/1021714)
**Author:** [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-won-by-calling-into-a-radio-show/1021714 "2025-09-28T12:02:36Z")
It’s evening and I’m still buzzing from this morning. I mustered up enough courage to call into a local morning show for their daily trivia contest. (I had chickened out on Friday.) The prize for winning - Paul Simon con… --- ## [Don Imus Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/don-imus-questions/1012525)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/don-imus-questions/1012525 "2025-01-03T17:48:05Z")
I’m familiar with Imus’ public persona, but what was he like in real life? Was it any different than was portrayed on air? What was he like to work for? And what ever became of his wife and son? Did they stay out we… --- ## [Oh No Ross And Carrie Podcast ending after 13 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-ross-and-carrie-podcast-ending-after-13-years/1008738)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-ross-and-carrie-podcast-ending-after-13-years/1008738 "2024-10-17T13:42:57Z")
Ross And Carrie say farewell I know there are a few fans here, so I thought this was worth a thread. Sad to see them go, but they’ve really provided a lot of entertainment and food for thought. I think my favorite inve… --- ## [The NSA Podcast: No Such Podcast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nsa-podcast-no-such-podcast/1006475)
**Author:** [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nsa-podcast-no-such-podcast/1006475 "2024-08-30T18:21:13Z")
I’m not sure if this is the most appropriate forum for this but, apparently, the NSA has decided to create a podcast: YouTube Trailer Not clear yet when it intends to go live and whether it will be audio or video. I’ll… --- ## [Can someone explain the Joe Rogan Experience to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-joe-rogan-experience-to-me/1004322)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-joe-rogan-experience-to-me/1004322 "2024-08-26T22:30:08Z")
As I understand it, the Joe Rogan Experience has been the world’s biggest podcast and discussion youTube channel for some time. Now, I am well aware that YouTube et al are not meritocracies. The most popular videos are … --- ## [AM radio being removed from cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-radio-being-removed-from-cars/984081)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-radio-being-removed-from-cars/984081 "2024-07-09T16:35:28Z")
Lets be clear, the AM part of a car radio is only a couple chips. The radio still needs a FM section, pre-amp and output amplifier. I used to repair car radios. A quick Google finds a NTE1624 chip that includes AM/FM and… --- ## [Radio Question: two unrelated stations (not part of the same ownership group) play the same songs at the same time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-question-two-unrelated-stations-not-part-of-the-same-ownership-group-play-the-same-songs-at-the-same-time/1002458)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-question-two-unrelated-stations-not-part-of-the-same-ownership-group-play-the-same-songs-at-the-same-time/1002458 "2024-06-05T15:53:53Z")
On the way to and home from work I can pull in two FM stations that play hard rock (AC/DC, Ozzy, etc.). On the way to work their programming completely different – one a “morning zoo” style show, the other just songs and… --- ## [California Psychics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-psychics/1002163)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/california-psychics/1002163 "2024-05-29T11:30:05Z")
I don’t believe in psychics. At best, they are skilled observers. More often, they seem to play the odds and talk in generalities. You could probably be a pet psychic. “I am seeing your dog… now I see a favourite bow… --- ## [A question for folks who still listen to"The Oldies Station" on the radio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-folks-who-still-listen-to-the-oldies-station-on-the-radio/1001335)
**Author:** [@Happytree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happytree)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-folks-who-still-listen-to-the-oldies-station-on-the-radio/1001335 "2024-05-11T17:05:11Z")
I haven’t listened to “oldies” radio in a long time. I have some questions about the kind of stuff they play nowadays. When I was elementary school age( late 80’s- early 90’s), I loved listening to the oldies station. T… --- ## [Have you ever gone to a live podcast taping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-gone-to-a-live-podcast-taping/1000507)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-gone-to-a-live-podcast-taping/1000507 "2024-04-22T22:46:36Z")
I went to one last night, for a podcast I’ve been listening to regularly since 2021. They’re on tour now, in the US. Another podcast I listen to on occasion just announced their European tour (they’re US-based and cover … --- ## [RIP Bob Edwards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-edwards/997483)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-edwards/997483 "2024-02-13T01:16:09Z")
Bob Edwards, who hosted NPR’s Morning Edition for almost a quarter century, had died at age 76. He was so popular there was widespread outcry when he was reassigned from his hosting job in 2004. Here’s the Dope threa… --- ## [KCRW founder Ruth Seymour died on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at the age of 88](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kcrw-founder-ruth-seymour-died-on-friday-dec-22-2023-at-the-age-of-88/995025)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kcrw-founder-ruth-seymour-died-on-friday-dec-22-2023-at-the-age-of-88/995025 "2023-12-25T20:52:49Z")
--- ## [What is The Howard Stern show like these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-howard-stern-show-like-these-days/990440)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-howard-stern-show-like-these-days/990440 "2023-09-21T18:48:03Z")
I have not listened to Howard even a little since his E! show and roughly the late 90’s or so on the radio. It was good interviews mixed with stupid, kind of really terrible vulgarity. Just low-brow stuff all around. I… --- ## [Why exactly are there so many celebrity "mental health" podcasts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-exactly-are-there-so-many-celebrity-mental-health-podcasts/988352)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-exactly-are-there-so-many-celebrity-mental-health-podcasts/988352 "2023-08-10T10:47:28Z")
It seems like when a celebrity has a podcast there’s two default options, an interview podcast where they interview their celebrity friends, or a “mental health” podcast, former Royals Harry and Meghan had a mental healt… --- ## [Podcasts (true crime, maybe other) - need recommendations please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcasts-true-crime-maybe-other-need-recommendations-please/983293)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcasts-true-crime-maybe-other-need-recommendations-please/983293 "2023-05-03T13:46:36Z")
Need answer soonish. I am going on a long road trip Saturday and I’m looking for some good true crime podcasts to take along. Suggestions for other genres are allowed if you feel strongly about your suggestion. Thanks… --- ## [Help Remembering a Classical Music Radio Show Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classical-music-radio-show-name/981957)
**Author:** [@ZomZom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZomZom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-remembering-a-classical-music-radio-show-name/981957 "2023-04-01T13:14:40Z")
I vaguely remember a radio show that featured classical music and was called something like “Shakilly’s List” or some such. I can’t remember the name and am hoping someone can assist. If I remember correctly, the show … --- ## [RIP Lin Brehmer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-lin-brehmer/978617)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-lin-brehmer/978617 "2023-01-23T17:08:58Z")
Chicago-area Dopers may be interested that long-time WXRT disk jockey Lin Brehmer has died. He had taken a long break from the station while he was being treated for prostate cancer, but returned recently. Unfortunatel… --- ## [What’s worth listening to on Sirius XM?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-worth-listening-to-on-sirius-xm/976528)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2022, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-worth-listening-to-on-sirius-xm/976528 "2022-12-24T22:31:33Z")
I’m being offered a trial subscription to Sirius XM. What should I expect? I mostly listen to podcasts. When I’m not listening to podcasts, I’m listening to public radio. Of I want to listen to music, I use Spotify or m… --- ## [Why don't podcasts make it easy to start with the oldest episode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-podcasts-make-it-easy-to-start-with-the-oldest-episode/941058)
**Author:** [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-podcasts-make-it-easy-to-start-with-the-oldest-episode/941058 "2022-11-14T05:09:12Z")
Whenever I discover a podcast to listen to, it seems like they go out of their way on the website to prevent you from sorting from oldest to newest (which seems to me the logical way you would want to start listening to … --- ## [NPR's Planet Money released a 47 year old song about inflation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nprs-planet-money-released-a-47-year-old-song-about-inflation/974259)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nprs-planet-money-released-a-47-year-old-song-about-inflation/974259 "2022-11-04T00:35:26Z")
Last year, they revived a forgotten superhero. Now NPR’s Planet Money has gotten their hands on a song called “Inflation”, recorded in 1975 by singer Earnest Jackson backed by Sugar Daddy and the Gumbo Roux but never re… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/radio-podcast/63.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=radio-podcast)