I recently discovered that he hosts a podcast called Judge John Hodgman. It has quickly become one of my favorite shows. He positions himself as a judge between two parties who are having an unresolved dispute. He presides over cases that often petty and meaningless, but it’s John’s serious delivery and wiseass humor that propel the show. I’ve only listened to a handful of episodes thus far, but I’m now going back to the very beginning and listening to all of them.

If you’re a fan of Hodgman, you are sure to love his podcast. You should definitely tune in.

Film Sack is definitely an entertaining listen. Each weekly episode is entirely about a single film. The show is full of jokes and humor, so don’t expect to be too serious. It typically runs one hour per week. It’s been in production since late 2009, but I’ve only been listening for the past couple of months. I’ve been enjoying so much that I’ve been going back and downloading some of the past episodes.

Aside from the humor, I love the movie titles that they review on Film Sack. The movies they have chosen to review is part of what makes the show so great. Such films include: Swamp Thing, Superman 2, Revenge of the Nerds, 2010, The Fly, Beetlejuice, Star Trek V, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and even the ridiculously obscure Killer Klowns From Outer Space! (My brother will get a chuckle out of that last one.) Film Sack does not review new releases or any film that has recently been in theaters. It isn’t that kind of show. A lot their movie selections are ones I fondly remember watching in the 80s, and I easily relate to their nostalgic point of view. In fact, I’m going to petition Scott to record an episode about the 1987 movie Innerspace!

If you’re a movie buff, or have an appreciation for the type of movies in their show catalog, you should definitely listen to Film Sack. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

Scott and Turpster make for a very funny duo. Turpster in particular is hilarious and amazingly witty. This podcast is squarely in the comedy category. While their advice can be good at times, they make it clear that they aren’t trying to be serious in any way.

You can listen to the show on their website, or you can subscribe in iTunes. Give it a listen. As of today, they have produced 22 episodes of the weekly podcast. I look forward to many more.

Kevin and Alex are usually sitting on a couch, downing beers, and talking about anything that comes to mind. Within the show, they choose various stories submitted to Digg.com and discuss them. Their banter is quite addicting. I haven’t missed a show since I first started watching it. It is hilarious.

Occasionally, Diggnation is hosted live with a studio audience. They have done shows in many places, including New York City, Austin, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and even Tokyo. I’m happy to hear they are going to try to do more live shows. I wish they would come to Raleigh, NC. I would most certainly attend!

The show is pretty geeky. If that appeals to you, you’re sure to enjoy Diggnation. Check it out their website, or their YouTube channel.

I cannot predict his reaction to my idea. I guess I’ll have to see. At the very least, it wouldn’t cost us anything to start it, and there would be the added benefit of being hammered the whole time while recording it. Sounds like a winning idea! Will he bite?

Some of Adam’s theories truly live up to his crackpot title. I certainly don’t subscribe to all of them. I admit that I don’t often agree with all of their political leanings either, but the dynamic of these two guys is fun to listen to. I enjoy it when they tear into the propaganda embedded in a lot of commercials and TV dramas that air today, as well as all of the celebrity media “distractions” that are thrown at the public.

John C. Dvorak is my favorite of the two, and his pet peeve of the day is always amusing. Together, their laid back, unscripted conversation-style show combined with their refusal to spoil it with sponsors makes for an enjoyable listen. Check it out.

Another terrific online learning destination is at HowStuffWorks.com. At HowStuffWorks, they have a plethora of fantastic articles on just about any topic you could imagine. The site is updated daily, and jam packed with articles, blogs, and podcasts. I’ve spent hours reading through their articles and blogs. There is something here for everyone.

In addition to written content, HowStuffWorks.com has a large selection of podcasts as well. I got hooked on the site after subscribing to the Stuff You Should Know podcast with Josh Clark and Charles Bryant. Their podcast is always interesting and entertaining. Those two guys play off each other very well. I also subscribe to Stuff You Missed in History Class, as well as Tech Stuff. I feel confident in recommending any of their podcasts because all of them are well produced.

Check out the site sometime when you have time to sit back and learn a thing or two.

1. This Week in Tech (TWiT)
2. MacBreak Weekly (TWiT)
3. Tekzilla (Revision3)
4. DiggNation (Revision3)
5. HD Nation (Revision3)
6. Cranky Geeks
7. Buzz Out Loud (CNET)
8. Savage Love Podcast
9. This American Life (NPR)
10. The Story (NPR)
11. Stuff You Should Know (HowStuffWorks)
12. Stuff You Missed in History Class (HowStuffWorks)
13. TechStuff (HowStuffWorks)
14. The Adam Carolla Podcast

Soon after that, I clicked the Podcasts link within iTunes. For years, I have ignored the link and never gave it a second glance. Boy, was I wearing blinders! No longer. Now I have podcast fever. I am floored by all of the free podcast offerings I found through iTunes. Yes, I said FREE! I think this is the coolest resource I have ever stumbled upon. Where have I been? Now I can have hours of education and entertainment without spending a dime. If you haven’t delved into the world of free podcasts yet, you are really missing out. Try some for yourself. There is sure to be something for everyone!