On Podcasting

I plan to use PodcastPickle as my source of random podcasts that I will review here (only one per day at most). Since it is currently under construction, I will find a few podcasts that I know of and review them over the next few days, instead.

The Overnightscape with Frank Edward Nora

I really had no choice but to review The Overnightscape, since I have long been a fan of it (even if I haven't always had time to listen). The Overnightscape mostly consists of the host, Frank Edward Nora, discussing recent events in his life and the lives of those around him (sometimes ranging as far as to discuss recent news) every weekday in a 30-minute-per-day podcast. He will often do beverage or food reviews, and sometimes will even sample pipe tobacco. He is an expert at seeming to talk with the listener, instead of to the listener, making the experience quite entertaining and enjoyable. Unfortunately, he is prone to knocking things over, awkward pauses, and other problems, but overall I give him a rating of 8 as a general podcast, which is very admirable. After all, we all make mistakes.