Subscribed is my series highlighting the Podcasts, YouTube Channels and Blogs that I follow on a daily basis. Check out this entry, and past entries, for some great New Media Content — Douglas

Subscribed 017: In Our Time from BBC Radio 4

In Our Time, hosted by Melvyn Bragg, is one show that I always include in my collections of great podcasts. I consider it, along with a few other shows, “My Own Private Masters Degree!” I learn so much in 45 minutes that it almost seems impossible. In each show, Bragg, along with 3 experts, tackle the heart of a given subject. Some weeks it is history, sometime science, sometimes philosophy. Regardless, it is an entertaining and enlightening overview of the topic.

People often ask how I can carry on intelligent conversations with nearly anyone at a party. In Our Time is one big reason. It provides such a great introduction into so many topics that it is rare I can’t find some common ground for discussion with nearly anyone.

I highly recommend In Our Time as a large part of any self-directed educational program. We should all be learning something new every day and this show is a great way to do it!

Check out more info on the In Our Time web site at BBC Radio 4

What are some of your favorite Subscriptions? Share them here in the comments!

Previously highlighted on Subscribed:

• The Kitchn from Apartment Therapy
• Vintage Beef – Gaming Let’s Play and More!
• Frieda’s Garden
• TUAW: The Unofficial Apple Weblog
• Engadget
• Minute Physics
• Grant’s Advent Calendar with Grant Baciocco
• Minecraft and More with Paul Soares, Jr.
• Gardenfork.TV
• Cool Hunting
• CareerCamp International
• Tested.com
• Simon’s Cat
• Science @ NASA
• Far Lands or Bust with KurtJMac
• PBS Idea Channel