Podcasts are a great source of alternative information to mainstream media and I've compiled my current three favorites
1. The No Agenda Show
Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak helm this twice-weekly deconstruction of the media and current events. Curry is a former MTV VJ and is often credited with creating the format of the podcast in conjunction with Dave Winer. Dvorak is a technology columnist whose work still graces PC Magazine. Together they make up the duo of the Crackpot (Curry) and the Buzzkill (Dvorak), where Curry has wild but often accurate theories of the world, while Dvorak tends to be more cynical and skeptical of ideas that are too far out there.
Their analysis is both deeply insightful and humorous, allowing a person to consume the news of the day without getting overly angry or fearful, a stark contrast to others in the alternative media. The podcast includes plenty of news clips, user-submitted jingles, and gags reminiscent of morning-zoo radio shows. They are completely user-supported through a value-for-value model, allowing them to be as outlandish and politically incorrect as they please.
2. Peace Revolution
Richard Grove helms this in-depth look into historical and political events, drawing from a vast array of lectures, documentaries, and interviews to paint a picture of how our world works. This podcast is much more serious and academic in nature than No Agenda, and some of the podcasts stretch as long as 20 hours long, as he often includes the audio of entire relevant films and lectures.
Grove navigates some pretty serious, often dark territory in a way that provides the listener with tons of useful information that, while sometimes unsettling, ultimately serves to empower the individual. Topics include things such as the banking system, cartel capitalism, the military industrial complex, 9/11, and other heavy subjects.
Grove's previous work was the 9/11 synchronicity podcast, wherein he goes into great detail connecting the dots and providing a wealth of information that will make the most skeptical person at least ponder the possibility that there is more to the story than what the mainstream medai presented to us. Grove is one of the most level-headed and well-researched individuals within this field of research that I've come across, and it shows in his work.
3. The Tim Ferriss Show
Breaking from the weighty world of politics is the work of Tim Ferriss. Author of books such as 'The Four Hour Work Week' and 'The Four Hour Body', Ferriss's show is a fantastic resource for those looking to optimize their life and learn from those who have achieved greatness in their respective field.
Ferriss is inquisitive and asks his guests questions that a listener will derive a large amount of value from. He has interviewed individuals such as Tony Robbins, Jamie Fox, David Lynch, and a whole host of respected people from the tech industry. I am always impressed with Ferriss' ability to peel back the layers and delve into the methods, tools, and strategies these top performers have used in order to get to where they are at.
It doesn't matter which field or industry his guest comes from, Ferriss finds a way to provide the listener with strategies that can be applied to their life, regardless of where they are going in life. If I want a break from news and history-based podcasts, Ferriss is always my go-to resource.
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