Walking Podcasts
Although it’s pretty rare that I listen to the radio or any kind of music when out on the hills, having something to occupy my brain on my early morning walks into town and back is essential. Not only does a good podcast or radio show drown out the traffic and make the time go a bit faster, but it gives me a chance to catch up on the news and reviews I may have missed. Now that I’ve upgraded my phone to a Blackberry Bold (wooohooo) I’ve lost the FM radio that came with my previous mobile (boo) but I’m catching up with an even wider range of podcasts which is a GOOD THING. Here are ten of my current favourites:
1. Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo’s Film Reviews – Radio 5
Unmissable weekly film review from the good Doctor and Mr Mayo. I’m not much of a film goer but I haven’t missed a episode of this in 2 years and it’s a treat I look forward to every Friday.
2. Collings and Herrin Podcast
This is a brilliant but quite extraordinarily rude weekly show by journalist Andrew Collins and comedian Richard Herring. If you think swearing is funny (which I do) then this round up of UK news and celeb gossip is a must.
“The week’s news as seen by bloggers, podcasters and citizen journalists” says the website and I couldn’t have put it better myself.
Travel show – perfect listening on a grim Yorkshire morning.
5. Ramblings with Clare Balding – Radio 4
Different walks around the UK – much more interesting than I’m making it sound here.
Not a podcast as such but a collection of Radio 4 shows on mp3 – some absolute gems including comedies and documentaries.
Too few and too far between but a wonderful treat
8. 606 Football Phone-in – Radio 5
Especially when the incomparable Danny Baker is in the chair.
Excellent podcasts about backpacking, hiking etc in the UK. Bob Cartwright is a legend!
10. Countryfile
Informative podcast about the UK countryside and the happenings within it.
I’d be very interested in hearing your recommendations 
