Looking for Podcast recs

[neadods]

I'm looking for recs for podcasts on the following topics:

- Doctor Who
- Sherlock Holmes (all eras)
- Knitting
- Cooking (including specialty things like tea or bento or specific foods)
- Literary discussion, esp on:
- - Jane Austen
- - Mysteries
- - SF/F
- - Shakespeare

If you've got a favorite that isn't on this list, sing out anyway; you know I've got eclectic tastes. And if you can find me a Jane Austen podcast that does NOT include the phrases "So, like" or "and he was all 'whatever'..." my cringing brain and appalled sensibilities will thank you most graciously.

PS - having just watched The King's Speech, I'm also interested in recs of biographies of the people involved.

Comments

[brewsternorth.livejournal.com]

On Sherlock Holmes (all eras) the Baker Street Babes is now available from iTunes or its own site, and contains much interesting natter, fangirl squee and fan info.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I've been wondering about that one. Knew it was out there, but hadn't listened yet - good to know it's got a thumbs up.

[mondyboy.livejournal.com]

I suppose I could recommend my podcast Writer and The Critic which discusses SF/F novels.

http://writerandcritic.podbean.com/

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I'm a crap friend - I've known about it, but I haven't listened to it yet. Shall rectify!

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Did you enjoy The King's Speech??

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Very much!

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Yay! I did too (I also only got around to watching it recently...)

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I don't go see any movies in the theater anymore - I wait for them to come out on DVD rental.

However, King's Speech is so good that I'm tempted to get my own copy. It's so brilliantly done.

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

*nods* I haven't been to see a movie in years. (I mainly resent the price, the fact that I can't pause it if I choose, and the noise from other viewers!)

Yes! I must admit, it's on my DVD wishlist.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

(I mainly resent the price, the fact that I can't pause it if I choose, and the noise from other viewers!)

Yes, yes, yes, plus it's considered rude to knit - and as far as I'm concerned "watching a screen" time is knitting time!

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Is it? Wow! I wouldn't mind someone knitting half as much as I mind people and their freaking mobile phones (despite reminders at the start of every showing to turn the bastard things off!).

[neadods.livejournal.com]

It's possible to be absolutely quiet while knitting - but your arms still move a little, and you might drop the yarn.

But it doesn't light up! Not unless you have those special needles that look like little lightsabres.

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

Seriously?! Lightsabre knitting needles?? *giggles*

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Very belatedly answering - yeah. Well, sort of - only the very tip lit up. They were a big novelty for a couple of years, but I don't think they were really any good to knit with.

[persiflage-1.livejournal.com]

The crazy things merchandisers come up with!