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15.05.07
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If you, like us, enjoy watching the hopeless mess that is The Apprentice and get a perverse kick from seeing the young hopefuls fails spectacularly, then this is the podcast for you. |
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27.04.07
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In a bid to drag the British government kicking and screaming into the modern age, someone decided it would be a good idea to create a podcast around the Prime Minister. Oddly, it’s a lot more interesting that you’d suspect. |
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13.04.07
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This is obviously only going to appeal to those of you who have young children, but it’s still worth mentioning as it’s a fabulous compilation of kids’ stories that are updated regularly. |
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09.04.07
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Half an hour every week of three of the most clued-up DJs on Radio 1 talking about the bands they think will be next to be snapped up by the record labels. Some of it you’ll like and some if it you won’t, but as it’s not tied in to any one genre, you should find something you like. |
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16.03.07
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Like the name would seem to suggest, this is a podcast that’s devoted to bringing you an eclectic mix of video game music that dates back to the 8-Bit days and brings you bang up to date with games like Halo and Hitman: Blood Money. |
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09.03.07
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A weekly fix of gossip, chat and exclusive previews of the next episode of this hit TV show. Each podcast is at least 30 minutes long (many are considerably longer), so there’s plenty here to keep you entertained. |
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09.02.07
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Get exclusive commentaries for this smart American medical show and much more besides – check out the official Scrubs website for more treats. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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02.02.07
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A great way to learn French for free, as these weekly podcasts also come with a vocabulary sheet to help you. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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26.01.07
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We recommend subscribing to the podcast of this popular Channel 4 show, which contains plenty of highlights – plus the odd rude word too, which is both big and clever. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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19.01.07
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Catch these two 20-minute audio podcasts with Sasha Baron Cohen’s latest and greatest creation before we’re all finally sick to death of the Kazakhstan reporter. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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Simply a great way to discover new music. They’re regularly updated, have a wide range of lengthy video podcasts and allow you to namedrop hot new bands in conversations with your music-loving friends. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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His hair is almost as slick as his reviewing style, so the UK’s Mark Kermode is not to be missed if you’re a fan of intelligent movie reviewing. Genius. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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When you’ve been in the business as long as these guys have, then you simply have to respect what they say. Short, snappy reviews and a good level of banter go to make this one of the better movie review podcasts. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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The self-proclaimed ‘Saviour of Radio One’ is the UK’s best-known DJ, and this podcast picks the best bits of the week and splices them into a half-hour gem. His interviews, in particular, are very good indeed. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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The Onion online newspaper has been a regular haunt for Internet users for years now and is genuinely one of the funniest things you’ll find online. The daily snippets are short, but they’re a perfect way to start the day. (Also available on iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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If, like us and the majority of the intelligent public, you desperately wish that The Adam And Joe Show would return to Channel 4 (or any station, frankly), then this is a more than suitable temporary substitute. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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The UK’s best-selling music magazine also has a pretty impressive podcast, too. With a weekly round-up of what’s been released and the occasional lengthy feature, it’s a fine way to spend five minutes of your time. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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The UK’s best Apple magazine also makes a very entertaining podcast, too. Every week you’ll find the latest Mac and iPod news, features and Q&As. And an occasional appearance from our very own Managing Editor… (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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Taken from the late-night Colin Murray show, these documentaries are fairly lightweight but still wholly enjoyable – their ‘Do UFOs really exist?’ one was particularly good. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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12.12.06
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For those of you you’ve never heard of Russell, he’s a cross between a Dickensian character and an over-stimulated child. He is very funny, though – especially when he eventually stops mentioning that he’s an ex-junkie. (Also available through iTunes.) |
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