YarrHooked!: 2015

I LOVE PODCASTS! I listen to tons of random podcasts and it makes me the happiest person ever! I listen to them in the morning while I get ready for work, at work, and even while trying to sleep. Ironically I don't listen to them often while crocheting, I do on occasion, but crocheting means tv to me... maybe I'll do a post about that sometime (spoiler I watch a lot of MASH, Murder, She Wrote and Dr. Phil... I'm secretly an old lady)

After looking at my list of podcasts I decided not to post about all the ones I subscribe to, partially just because some of them I only listen to on occasion, but here's a list of my top 20 in alphabetical order because I'm weird like that

The Adventure Zone -- This is a D&D podcast... I don't understand D&D, nor am I a fan of fantasy or Sci-Fi, but I LOVE this podcast! It's the McElroy brothers (you'll hear about them again later in this post) and their dad who do it and I just love the dynamics of the four of them.

The Black List -- I recently started listening to this new podcast, and I'm still a bit undecided on it. A bunch of actors read out a script (kind of like old school radio plays). I'm not sure if my issue is with the current script, it turned out really raunchy, so I'm going to have to sit through the next script to see if this one stays on the list of not... I really enjoyed the first few episodes, so we'll see.

Bunker Buddies -- This podcast is fun. One of the McElroy brothers does this one with an actress and comedian Andie Bolt. It's an apocalypse prepper podcast, but somehow still hasn't succeeded at ALL in getting me to plan ahead, but I do laugh a lot.

The Complete Guide to Everything -- This is one of the first podcasts I started listening to, and I still love it. Tim and Tom are funny, argue like a married couple sometimes, and nicely go in between facts and ridiculous scenarios. Go back a few years and find the segment "Tom explains 50 Shades of Grey to Tim" it's ridiculous, and I'm so sad they didn't finish the book, because it just got too weird

The Cracked Podcast -- I enjoy the Cracked website, but if I had to choose between the website and the podcast, the podcast would win. While I'm still thrown off by the random rap music during the show, I enjoy the episodes and the writers who come on to speak. It's another fun listen, but it's also an intellectual one.

Doug Loves Movies -- Aside from when they get way too pot talk heavy, I enjoy this podcast. I love the games (that I can never win even at home) and it's introduced me to a ton of new comedians, actors and podcasts.

FEaB -- Though rarely updated I still for FEaB. Matt Mira and Scott Mosier are so smart and funny and well awkward. This podcast goes from being really intellectual, to very foodie, to totally ridiculous, like their character of the Canadian Sniper "Sorry Eh"

How Did This Get Made? -- This is my favourite bad movie podcast! Paul, Jason and June are amazing and it gets even better because of their great guests! I've listened to every podcast and frankly haven't seen most of the movies, but it doesn't matter, they do such a great and entertaining way of discussing the the movies, that I honestly think seeing some of them now would be a let down.

James Bonding -- I've never seen a James Bond movie, nor do I feel like I need or want to, I just love Matt Mira and Matt Gourley. It's really interesting to hear about how the character of James Bond has evolved and the movies themselves. This is one of my favourites for sure! I just wish they posted more often, but since there is a finite number of movies, I understand why they don't.

M*A*S*H 4077 Podcast -- OMG there's been a MASH podcast since 2011 and I just found out this week! So I'm only a few episodes into this podcast, but so far it seems great, I like that the three hosts seem to have a REAL love and interest and knowledge about the show, which is something I've found is kind of lacking the Murder, She Wrote podcasts...

Murder, She Podcast & Murder, We Spoke -- Recently these two podcasts have just started up, and I'm not far enough in yet to decide what to think. I LOVE Murder, She Wrote... but I'm having a hardtime with the fact that I know more about the series, characters, actor etc than the hosts. I'll stick them both out for a while longer, because I do love the show so much, but I just don't know yet, and honestly there haven't even been enough posts that I can talk about each separately.

My Brother, My Brother and Me -- The McElroy brothers again... this is an advice podcast, though to be honest, I don't think I would ever follow any of their advice :) but they are funny and they are just so good together I can't stop listening to it.

On No Ross & Carrie -- I love science and psychology and religion and this is perfect. Ross and Carrie either try random products or they join religions or groups and talk about it. It's a really interesting listen, and gives me a look into things I would NEVER do.

Pop Everything -- This is another Tim & Tom podcast. It's recently restarted with a new premisses, and so far I'm loving it. Tim or Tom or a friend of theirs, tries to convince the others to love or at least learn something pop culture related that they don't have much knowledge of. So far they've learnt about Arnold Schwarzenegger, Randy Newman and Bruce Lee, and I'm enjoying learning about things I know NOTHING about.

Remake with Josiah & Rob -- This is another movie podcast, but they go about it differently than others I've listened to. After they and a guest sum up and talk about a movie, they each then discuss how they would remake the movie. Remakes are sometimes an attempt at improving the movie, other times its just a crazy new version of a ridiculous film. They've discussed two of my favourite movies Blackfish and Clue, so they automatically rule. Audio quality is a bit rough, but these guys aren't professionals, I do find this one easier to listen to with headphones then outloud.

Sawbones -- This podcast is my favourite. I love medicine and history and medical history is my favourite topic ever! I even took a course in it in University because I couldn't resist the chance :) This is Justin McElroy and his wife Dr. Sydnee and they are fun and I love the history lessons! I wish the episodes were longer, but I can't really fault them for that.

Stuff Your Mom Never Told You -- I want to love this podcast... I keep trying to love this podcast, but I don't always. They are sometimes awesome and feministic and other times, it just seems like something is missing. They do discuss topics that are very near and dear to my heart, which is why I do keep coming back.

Stuff You Missed in History Class -- Again I love history, and these woman discuss tons of different topics and have introduced me to many stories I never would have heard about otherwise. They cover world history from every era and every topic imaginable, I can't see anyone not finding a dozen episodes at least that really interest them.

The X-Files Files -- I love Kumail which is why I can't stop listening to this podcast, he honestly loves this show. I did watch X-Files as a child, but haven't seen it in years, but I do enjoy hearing his and his guests talk about episodes, it's really interesting when he gets writers of the episodes on to discuss them.

Well here's my crazy ass list of podcasts I love... As you can see they are totally random and vary greatly in topic, but hopefully some of them might appeal to you. :)

Leave me a comment if you can think of a podcasts I might like

I'm a few days later than I would like posting thing wrap-up but here it is finally!

I look asleep :(

My favourite part of ECCE was: I think this is always the same, I love seeing people walk by my table, do a double take and give it a huge smile. Even if the people don't stop to actually look, just seeing them smile as they see my colourful and squishy things makes me happy.

My least favourite part of ECCE was: It was so cold! The Con was in a hockey rink and it was just frigid, it finally warmed up a bit near the end of Saturday, but it was just chilly which made me really sleepy and frigidity.

What surprised me the most about ECCE was: that I was asked to be on a podcast... I love podcasts (post about those coming up) and J and I frequently joke that we need a podcast, but to be asked by a stranger that I should come on theirs and talk about my crocheting was really weird. I'm still undecided if I should do it, I'm scared to look like an idiot...

What I learnt at ECCE was: the same thing I learn EVERY TIME that you just never know what people are going to want or not want!

The next step for me is: Animartime in Fredericton June 26-28. Come check me out! I actually have a TON of work to do for this Con, ECCE went better than I expected which means I have a lot of work to do in the next 6 weeks...