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Things to Share... One of the best things about the internet is the easy availability of free podcasts. I listen while I am cleaning, working, walking or biking and they are my main souce of entertainment. Podcasts that I love:







This American Life (Of course)Real person Radio stories











Atoms, Motion and the Void- Absolutely love it. It is indescribable: intricate and beautiful stories, wonderful music, and so strangely moving. These stories, songs and walks are some of my favorite things in the world. Truly.











Radiolab - Real person radiostories with a science hook. (Sometimes Robert annoys me.)















Third Coast International- Real person radio stories








Transom- Remix of radio stories from around the world







Resound- Remix radio stories from around the world







Librivox- free books and stories read by various volunteers







Anything Ghost- Ghost stories from callers (FUN)







Jim Harold's Campfire -Ghost stories from callers , wade through the corny and strange-once in a while there is a really great story.







Memory Palace- Shorts, thoughtfully constructed











The Moth- storytelling I am always looking for more...















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