So far, I've shared with you the Disney based and TV connected podcasts I listen to on a weekly basis.
Today, I'm going to share with you the podcasts that have a connection with radio, and one that doesn't really fit into any of the previously mentioned genres.
In addition I will share with you some other sources I turn to for audio entertainment throughout my day.
The Bob & Sherri Show: Bob Lacey and Sherri Lynch have had a syndicated morning drive radio show out of Charlotte, North Carolina since 1992.
I started listening to them on a local Kentucky affiliate when I first moved to the south. They were the morning drive program on at least one local station or another for about the first 10 years I lived here. I had the opportunity to meet them during their stop in Bowling Green back in 2006.
A few years ago I discovered that Bob & Sherri had started a podcast of their on-air show. I started listening to them again.
The program covers a wide variety of subjects including: pop culture, relationships and behavior, some science (fact and fiction) and top 10 rankings of any and all kinds.
As someone who likes finding out new things about pop culture, books, and entertainment, I appreciate the plethora of things Bob & Sherri talk about.
The curiosity their discussions evoke in me often take me down a path that leads to other interesting things.
Here's an example. I listened to their interview with Dianne Lake, who as a teenager was a follower of Charles Manson. As a result I bought the audio version of her book, "Member of the Family."
In 2019 when I went to see Quentin Tarantino's Oscar nominated film "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood." I had a whole lot more insight on the characters and the plot than the average movie goer.
Some of the main features you hear on the Bob & Sherri podcast include: Morons in the News; movie reviews with Lamar "The People's Movie Critic", Sports Confuse Me with Jim Sokey and "I Don't Believe This..."
Add into the mix recorded feedback messages left by listeners, lots of talk about their personal lives and idiosyncrasies and you have my favorite radio podcast. But wait there's more.
The Oddcast: This is the "off the air" version of the Bob & Sherri Show. This means it has a bit more of an edge. The language is very "adult" in both words (in my opinion the expletives are not really necessary) and subject matter. But its focus is mainly on things that can't be shared on the radio show for one reason or another. If you like the first podcast and want more Bob & Sherri, this will do the trick.
The Bob & Tom Show:This is another podcast version of a popular syndicated morning radio show. They are currently on a local station and have been for a long time. Occasionally, I get to hear them in the morning but I am subscribed to their podcast because most of the time, I don't.
I have been a fan of this show for longer than I can remember. The show is hosted by Bob Kevoian (Tom Griswold retired several years ago). He leads discussions with an ensemble of mostly men around my age, and a woman, Kristi Lee, who reads the news.
They spend 4 hours a day talking about the news, sports and whatever else comes into the conversation.
The show's main focus is comedy. There is always a stand up comic or two in the studio to participate in the banter or sing a funny song or two.
The show promotes live stand up comedy better than any other radio program on the air. I've discovered some of my favorite funny men through the Bob & Tom Show.
There is also a cast of characters who call into the studio and do their own schtick.
I must warn you, this podcast isn't for everyone. The humor is aimed mostly at men my age, however, my son, James is a fan of the show as well.
The jokes can be rather irreverent and very sophomoric. I must warn you that a lot of people would, more than likely, find the show offensive. But I have to admit that most of the time it falls right in with my sense of humor.
This is the best way I can describe "The Bob & Tom Show". If it sounds like something you might like, give it a try.
The School Of Laughs:This podcast is hosted by stand up comic, Rik Roberts. It is recorded as a supplement to his comedy writing classes that goes by the same name as the program.
It is all about the world of stand up comedy. Each episode focuses on some aspect of being a stand up.
Rik is a great guy and I consider him a friend. I've even been on stage as part of his act.
Although I will only ever be a sideline observer when it comes to the world of "stand up comedy" I will always be a fan.
Listening to The School Of Laughs podcast gives me a good "behind the scenes" look into a career that will always be one of my "roads not taken."
If you are someone with a more than average interest in the world of stand up comedy, check out this podcast.
That about does it for the podcasts I want to share with you. I do have a couple more things, that I listen to on a regular basis, I want to share with you but they are not podcasts. They are programs on Sirius XM radio.
As a subscriber I get to listen to the satellite service in my car and on my mobile devices. The two programs I like to listen to either when they are on the air or through "On Demand" both have to do with music.
The 60s Satellite Survey: This 3 hour program airs on the "60s on 6" XM channel. It is a countdown program currently hosted by Dave Hoeffel.
Each weekend he counts down the Top 40 songs on the Billboard charts from that week during a specific year of the decade of the 60s.
I really like this show because I get to hear songs I never heard before; along with some I remember but haven't heard in years. This helps me add to my personal music collection.
I also enjoy the stories and trivia the host shares along the way. If you are fan of 60s music you might enjoy these deep dives into the Billboard charts of the past.
The Diner: This talk show airs on XM channel 106 known as "Volume". It is hosted by Lou Simon. The name of the show is based on the idea that Lou and all his listeners are gathering at imaginary "greasy spoon" just to sit in a booth and talk about their favorite subject.
For two hours each Sunday night, from 9-11PM central time, the topic of discussion is music; mostly pop music.
People who are music nerds, like me, call in and talk about all kinds of subjects. They suggest making lists called "diner topics." They are very specific.
Recent topics of discussion have been songs where the artist starts singing right away and cover songs that are better than the original.
It is a 2 hour exchange of unusual and obscure music trivia you would probably would never hear anywhere else.
If you are the kind of person who knows which studio musician played the drums on Tommy Roe's 1969 hit "Dizzy" or what the songs "Running Bear" by Johnny Preston and "The Ballad of Bonnie & Clyde" by George Fame have in common than you are a prime candidate to give "The Diner" a listen.
The last thing I want to mention as far as my listening list is concerned is the Amazon audiobook service, "Audible."
I know millions of people use this service and it is something that I enjoy and listen to a lot.
I have listened to dozens and dozens of books over the years. They have covered subjects that range from science fiction novels to biographies to inside stories of TV shows and movies. It is the best online subscription I have.
So there you have a list of what I am currently listening to. I hope you check out any that might interest you. You can find the podcasts almost anywhere online.
Thanks for taking the time to read this series of posts. I hope you have a great last week of January. I'll be back soon with another edition of the Yankee Near Nashville blog.
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