Terry Gross.
I recently discovered that I was completely sick of my iPod. There were too many songs yet I wasn't getting enough variety because I got lazy with playlists. And to think that I died for that iPod. For all 4 iPods I've had. I thought I couldn't live without it. But now I was suddenly sick of it.
My friend Christos suggested listening to the This American Life podcast as a reprieve from hearing the Chris Brown Umbrella remix yet again. I had no idea what a podcast was and assumed that it was confusing and not relevant to my life. But I downloaded it anyway.
And now I'm hooked. Podcasts aren't hard at all--and you don't have to do anything to keep up with them except click "refresh" everyday.
In addition to This American Life, I also subscribed another NPR show--Fresh Air.
It's an interview show and it's hosted by a woman named Terry Gross. Terry Gross has the most calming and soothing voice I've ever heard. I feel immediately at ease as soon as she said "I'm Terry Gross, and welcome to Fresh Air."
She interviews so many different kinds of people from celebrities to scientists to authors to army generals. And I always learn something new that makes me feel smart and connected to the world. She asks all the questions that I want to ask and she makes sure that the interviewee gives an answer that she and all her listeners can understand.
Thank you Terry Gross for giving something awesome to listen to everyday.
And in case you're wondering--you can download Fresh Air for yourself here. While you're at it, give This American Life a try too.
1 comments:
I love this American Life, and I totally agree with you about Terry Gross. I like Neil Conen on Talk of the Nation, too. I'm glad you found a new way to love your iPod!
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