This American Life, one of the best programs on the radio, is going to be available as a podcast for FREE, starting Monday. They used to charge for their programs through a subscription through Audible if you couldn't listen to them on NPR broadcasts. Sweet!
A few years ago, I had an utterly mind-numbing task to do at work, one that required lots of keyboard tapping, but almost no thought. I was able to listen to archived TAL programs, and they literally saved my sanity. I also got to know folks like David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell, and heard lots of really interesting stories.
So these would be great programs to knit or spin to. Highly recommended!
Excellent! Thanks so much for the heads up. Happened upon one of their broadcast regarding Black Americans living in Paris that was so interesting. Will be subscribing
Posted by: Debbie | October 15, 2006 at 03:55 PM
Great - I like Ira Glass. Tho', the way he talks, I always think that he lost his Mommy ;-)
Posted by: Claudia | October 16, 2006 at 02:15 PM
OH BOY! Love This American Life.
Posted by: Marnie | October 17, 2006 at 01:39 PM