You know lately I've been wearing headphones while I work. It's a way to keep my focus, keep me sane, and enjoy my day. My parents gave me an iPod for Christmas, and it's certainly my favorite toy right now. It's a 4th generation 20 GB iPod.
I currently have 5 gigs of music on it. I originally had 15 GB filled up, but our new PC wiped it clean. So I'm just taking my time filling it up now. What's hot for me right now: Hoobastank's The Reason. Their ballad is a great one, but the album itself rocks. Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway is my wife CL's fave, and I enjoy it as well. Other current faves: Alanis Morissette's So-Called Chaos, Eminem's Encore (I'm sure I'll hear about this one), U2's How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. My favorite song at this time: The Killers "Mr. Brightside".
What I really enjoy listening to are podcasts. Basically an audio show (usually 30 minutes) broadcast over the Internet. They're downloadable and usually played back on an MP3 player like an iPod, hence the name. There are many types of podcasts, ranging with subjects from sports to movies to music.
One of the podcasts I listen to is the Daily Source Code with Adam Curry. Curry was an MTV VJ in the late 80's, and he's the pioneer behind the podcast revolution. He usually talks about music, technology, and helps promote other podcasts. Curry would occasionally take the listener on a "soundseeing" tour, like South Beach, Florida, as he walks past restaurants and clubs, and talks to people on the street as cars drive by. It's entertaining, educational (for me, anyway), and honest.
The other is The Dawn and Drew Show. This is a couple sitting in their living room talking about anything, or, in most cases, nothing. Dawn likes to shock while Drew plays the straight man. The show tends to get a little risque, so ... I won't get into it. I love listening to them because they're funny, down-to-earth (sometimes), and honest. With their honesty comes TMI (too much information), so beware (pay attention to their site's disclaimer).
The thing I like about podcasts is the honesty. It's unscripted, uncensored, and anything happens. Mistakes are all over these programs, and you hear them as they happen, like a painting falling off the wall or Curry queuing up the wrong audio bit.
Well, I rambled on too much here. CL wants me to quit so I can watch 24 with her. See ya ...
