I’ve been listening to Radio Lab and This American Life (available in podcast and radio flavors) and I’ve decided that they are the gold standard when measuring what a slice of life, short form documentary program ought to be. Beyond just superb sound design, the shows are edifying in a way that makes me feel better about the world in general. Also, if Ira Glass and Jad Abumrad interviewed each other, my mind would explode.
When I was driving to the local game store on Sundays, I loved listening to This American Life. Each show was really mesmerizing.
I’ve checked out the podcasts since then but, unfortunately, I seem to have a hard time listening to radio outside of a car setting.
I listen to TAL every week, and have the podcast on my iPod, so I can listen again.. 🙂 RadioLab is new to me, but I really like it too.. it’s a little more.. something. Comical? Theatrical? Not sure how to articulate it. When I hear these shows though, it makes me wish that I had continued or pursued radio. I always love finding that perfect song for the situation…
Radio Lab definitely has more of a “produced” quality to it, edited like a music video or short film.