Chaotek Thoughts

Here’s an update of the list of the podcasts I have sync to my iPhone right now:

• Astronomy Cast – This is a great show for anyone interested in the universe around us. The cast is entertaining and does a great job at explaining very complex topics, such as dark matter and dark energy.
• Basics of the Game – Started out as a game introduction and review podcast. After GenCon 2008 the cast has mostly been interviews from GenCon. Hopefully will get back to reviews soon.
• BlizzCast – Being the most corporate podcast, it also has the highest production value for a non-video podcast. Good interviews and insider information.
• Fear the Boot – This is a great RPG advice and entertainment show. I’ve started from the beginning, so I’m back quite a ways but each episode is roughly half entertainment, then the second half is serious advice.
• Meanwhile… – A very interesting RPG podcast focusing on superhero roleplaying games. About half of the episodes are generic superhero genre information and advice, while the other half are backdoor marketing for independent games.
• Radio Free Hommlet – Focused D&D 4th Edition podcast, perhaps the best RPG podcast for specific game-system information I’ve heard. Good advice for the power-gamer.
• Secret Life of Girl Gamers – Interesting RPG podcast from the female perspective. Topics generally not found on other RPG podcasts. Might be defunct, but it’s still in my queue if it comes back.
• Skeptics Guide to the Universe & SGU 5×5 – A good podcast for skeptics. The podcast does a good job at not being cynical, rather they try to evaluate if fantastical news is valid or held to scientific standards.
• SModcast – Very funny podcast by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier on random topics. The most entertaining podcast on this list.
• Totally Rad Show – A video podcast, reviewing games, movies, TV, and comics. Very entertaining.
• Wapcaplets – Very short (5-10 minute) gaming podcast. Irregular production schedule. Strong focus on miniature gaming and independent publisher RPGs.
• X-Play Gaming Update – A 5 minute video podcast, informing mostly about the latest video game news.