My daily grind varies between being a desk jockey and spending time in the maintenance/machine shop and production floor. At times, however, I’ll spend a week or two straight at my desk working on CAD or something. To drown out the noise from the cube farm I tend to listen to music through my headphones but some days I get burned out on my current selection. Those days I enjoy podcasts, especially those where I can actually learn something useful or at least interesting. They’re also good for listening to while wrenching in the garage after work.
That said, let’s hear what your favorite podcasts are – I could use some new ones.
Here are some in my past and present library;
Making Chips:
Supposed to be about modern machine shop management or something. Tried it for a while, but just couldn’t get into it. Can’t say I would recommend it.
Inside Skunk Works:
A podcasts about declassified stories from Lockheed Martin’s elite group of engineers, The Skunk Works. This is a great podcast and I would highly recommend it. Hopefully they will release more episodes in the near future.
The Way I Heard It:
Mike Rowe’s podcast where he puts a personal spin on true stories that are just downright interesting. Not a lot of technical knowledge to be gained… but absorbing none-the-less. That guy knows how to engross you in a story.
Clearstory by This Old House:
Good information that is well presented. Mostly geared toward the construction industry. Worth listening to in my opinion.
The Essential Craftsman:
His youtube channel is better, but they host some interesting guests and there is some insight into the contracting trade to be gained if you’re interested.
Welding Tips and Tricks:
Long episodes with a lot of “fluff” that isn’t necessary, but you can glean some good information if you’re willing to put up with the jaw-wagging.
Joe Rogan:
Couldn't make it through a single episode. Downright obnoxious.
That said, let’s hear what your favorite podcasts are – I could use some new ones.
Here are some in my past and present library;
Making Chips:
Supposed to be about modern machine shop management or something. Tried it for a while, but just couldn’t get into it. Can’t say I would recommend it.
Inside Skunk Works:
A podcasts about declassified stories from Lockheed Martin’s elite group of engineers, The Skunk Works. This is a great podcast and I would highly recommend it. Hopefully they will release more episodes in the near future.
The Way I Heard It:
Mike Rowe’s podcast where he puts a personal spin on true stories that are just downright interesting. Not a lot of technical knowledge to be gained… but absorbing none-the-less. That guy knows how to engross you in a story.
Clearstory by This Old House:
Good information that is well presented. Mostly geared toward the construction industry. Worth listening to in my opinion.
The Essential Craftsman:
His youtube channel is better, but they host some interesting guests and there is some insight into the contracting trade to be gained if you’re interested.
Welding Tips and Tricks:
Long episodes with a lot of “fluff” that isn’t necessary, but you can glean some good information if you’re willing to put up with the jaw-wagging.
Joe Rogan:
Couldn't make it through a single episode. Downright obnoxious.