Mickey18 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Typically, when I do a longer workout, I listen to something to keep things interesting. Since I've been really behind on "Welcome to Night Vale" podcasts, I've been listening to those. Unfortunately, I'm almost all caught up and need something else to listen to-- preferably podcasts, audiobooks, and the like. Any suggestions? 1 Quote Future Warrior/Ranger Hybrid looking to find my place in the Nerd Fitness community! I'm rebuilding my exercise and my eating habits from the ground up in the name of a better mindset towards health, so I'll be asking a lot of questions. Everywhere. About all the things. Bear with me as I figure this whole mess out, and thanks for your support! Current Level: 0 Current Challenge Thread/Battle Log (Mickey's Road to Health Enlightenment) Link to comment
birdy05 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 I like listening to bunker buddies its pretty new but they are hilarious if you are looking for comedyhttp://podbay.fm/show/947194144The nerdist is also pretty funny, they do interviews of celebritieshttp://podbay.fm/show/355187485Or if you want interesting stuff you can try TED talk radio hourhttp://podbay.fm/show/523121474 Quote Link to comment
Maj. Bloodnok Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Tank Riot is an excellent pop culture and political podcast, run by three guys from Madison, WI. They do intensively researched, in-depth discussions of such subjects as conspiracy theories, Godzilla, the life and works of Vincent Price, and Hanna-Barbera cartoons. (I definitely recommend the Jim Henson episode.) http://www.tankriot.com 1 Quote "If you get into trouble, you can always eat something, blow something up, or throw penguins." - Jim Henson Link to comment
Oramac Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 If you want one that'll last you the rest of the year, grab the audiobook for Atlas Shrugged. The book is over 1000 pages. Other than that, I have no idea. Don't really listen to podcasts at all. Quote "Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back." - Captain Malcolm Reynolds Current Challenge Also, I Agree With Tank™ Link to comment
KAllen Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 When I do, it's Paddyrock radio. Celtic rock & punk. yeah...it's good!!! Quote "A sharp knife is nothing without a sharp eye" - Koloth "Ya can't grill it until ya kill it" - Uncle Ted "If it ain't Metal...IT'S CRAP!!!" - Dee Snider Link to comment
ShadowSilk Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I second the Tank Riot recommendation. FANTASTIC. I love the emanations from "Tropical Madison Wisconsin." If you're looking for weird, Project: Archivist, Binnall of America, and The Paracast are all paranormal and high strangeness podcasts. If you like your high strangeness with a huge dose of off color comedy, The Last Podcast on the Left is my high recommend. Quote SW (this time) -- 260 lbs GW (June 1) -- 220 lbs Link to comment
Fus Ro Brah Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Mostly metal and hip hop for lifting, but occasionally some MJ or Prince will enter the shuffle though and I won't skip The Borderlands 2 OST is a personal favourite, as is Dredd's OST. It's also one of the most underrated films of all time. Quote Link to comment
RoryAverage Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Shoot, if you like podcasts, there are two that can not be topped.the Joe Rogan experience- lots of amazing gifts. Michio Kaku Neil deGrasse Tyson comedians, fitness people, scientists, TV celebrities, 500 episodes of goodness. Literally changed my lifehardcore history- combines narrative history and the number of interesting history questions. There's also that the cells are very unorthodox topics such as the world history of slavery, the history of children, history of alcohol and drug use, very very very interesting. Quote Level Zero Elven Assassin Esto vir fortis! Link to comment
vinoex Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I've been enjoying Dan Carlin (Hardcore history and Common Sense). But for workouts, I'm more into thinks like epic soundtracks (Last of the Mohicans, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Gladiator). There is no better running song than Promentory by Trevor Jones. Quote Battle Log Vinoex vanquishes his voluminous visage Current Challenge Vinoex prepares to Hunt, 1st Challenge Link to comment
Raincloak Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 See alsohttp://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/58100-what-music-fires-you-up-at-the-gym Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Vella Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 What kinds of Audiobooks do you like? In the vein of Welcome to Night Vale, you might see if there's an audiobook version of Deathless or maybe Palimpsest, both by Catherine M Valente, or some of Neil Gaiman's books. My pick would be Deathless.Pure awesome? Maybe have a look for the Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud? SO much sass.Or the Dresden Files. Not complex books by any stretch of the imagination, but if you want a book where a wizard detective rides a reanimated tyrannosaur skeleton into battle... yeah, that's the book. They're my suggestions, not knowing exactly what you're into. Quote Previous challenges: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Link to comment
GolfCart34 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I just got into using the Pandora app on my phone (mostly because it's way cheaper than satellite radio). I discovered two new music channels that I've been pretty much playing non-stop since I came across them. One channel is called Video Game Music Radio. I haven't played video games in years but the channel plays some amazing songs from various video games across many genres. I keep the Video Game Music Radio channel going in the background at home. The other channel I discovered is called Alternative Endurance Training. I just came across this one today and I think it will come in handy for interval training.When all else fails, I turn to my trusty collection of Finnish rock music. And when I say Finnish I mean both the language and the country of origin. I have no idea what they are saying half the time because I don't speak Finnish (although I do know a couple of phrases thanks to Google translate and my favorite F1 driver) but I still enjoy it. Quote GolfCart34 Twitter | FaceBook | Instagram *I'm not the type of person who is scared of something. If something is going to happen it's meant to be. - Kimi Raikkonen* *We have to remember these days. We have to enjoy them while they last. You should never lose the passion and the joy and always remember the days when you were just dreaming of these things happening. For all of us it is important just to enjoy the moment and realize there is more time later on in our lives to realize what it meant. - Sebastian Vettel* Link to comment
Darkwoman Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Podio books, it offers free serialized audiobooks.Also if you're into that sort of thing I'd highly recommend Under the Influence with Terry O'Riely; it's a weely CBC podcast about advertising and is probably one of my favorite things to listen to, just because it's such a good mix of funny and informative. Quote Link to comment
jaex Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 For some good podcast recommendations, check out here. Quote Level 5 Shapeshifter MonkSTR 10.75 : DEX 7.5 : STA 8.5 : CON 5 : WIS 7.5 : CHA 7 Challenge: I am an AvengerPast: 1st, Draugr, Super-hero, Rocky A soon-to-be married Kung Fu enthusiast Link to comment
Lady Aislyn Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Metallica, the Offspring, Twisted Sister, & AC/DC. I get the funniest looks from friends & strangers when they approach me during a workout & ask what I'm listening to - I'm a very girly-looking 25 yr old blonde girl. I just bat my eyelashes at them & smile 1 Quote High Elf-Rakshasa Assassin | LVL 16 | STR: 18 | DEX: 11 | STA: 13 | CON: 6 | WIS: 18 | CHA: 19 Link to comment
Nubreed000 Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 I used to be one of those people that couldn't wear headphones while working out, but after the gajillionth time of listen to Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift at the gym while trying to smash my squat PR, I caved in and got myself a pair of headphones for working out. I'm a fan of electronic music, so I listen to DJ sets that have a constant flow/rhythm and are a little more upbeat. This in particular has been in my rotation for the past 2-3 weeks: https://soundcloud.com/missmelera/miss-melera-d-edge-brasil-29012015 Quote Link to comment
Guest354 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Epica. I think the name says it all. They are a nerdy symphonic metal band (most recent album called "The Quantum Enigma," and before that, "Design Your Universe") from the Netherlands. The female vocalist has an almost operatic voice, and they throw in 'dirty' male vocals as well (the so-called Beauty and the Beast combo). Even the lyrics are legit - in one song they stop in the middle to throw out a quote from Goethe! Epica gets me pumped. Quote ~Violet Menace|Level 3 Dhampir Assassin Rebel History | Challenge #3: Spring Melt [STR 6 | DEX 4 | STA 6 | CON 3 | WIS 6 | CHA 5]"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." ~Confucius Link to comment
laughingwarlock Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Just got done listening to this really awesome hardstyle mix while doing a full body workout. Quote Workout Log is here ======> CLICK ME!!! NO CLICK ME!!! <====== Previous Challenge is there Also, this is my current theme song Link to comment
epic eileen Posted April 22, 2015 Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 Made a playlist with nintendo music, soundtracks etc, which i listen to while running: https://soundcloud.com/lynn-crane/sets/workout-is-coming Also thrash metal is pretty good while working out. Quote Darkness will make you strong. Link to comment
TheBuschman Posted April 23, 2015 Report Share Posted April 23, 2015 They haven't updated this in a little bit, but http://numenerathesignal.blogspot.com/is pretty good. It's short, but it's interesting if you're familiar with Numenara by Monte Cook. In a similar vein to Violet suggesting Epica, I recommend Two Steps from Hell (specifically the Invincible and Archangel albums) as well as Audiomachine. TSfH alone makes me feel like I can do anything, anytime, anywhere. You won't regret it. Quote -BUSCH Link to comment
Viscura Posted April 26, 2015 Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Thrilling Adventure Hour is one of my favourite things ever. They do occasional crossover live shows with Night Vale, and make me giggle crazily to myself while out and about and listening Now to find time to listen to everything else posted here... Quote Viscura[Cybernetic Warrior] Current Challenge LEVEL: 18STR: 23 | STA: 25 | CON: 22 | INT: 10 | WIL: 19 | DEX: 1 Stuff I do:Write stories and talk about being transVarious filmy/webseriesy things Link to comment
Lady Aislyn Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I've been enjoying Dan Carlin (Hardcore history and Common Sense). But for workouts, I'm more into thinks like epic soundtracks (Last of the Mohicans, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings, Gladiator). There is no better running song than Promentory by Trevor Jones.I'm a trainer & am always trying to switch things up for my classes. I was thinking of having them do some of the NF workouts, like the LOTR or Star Wars workouts but need music to accompany. Do you listen to master mixes or just the soundtracks, themselves? Quote High Elf-Rakshasa Assassin | LVL 16 | STR: 18 | DEX: 11 | STA: 13 | CON: 6 | WIS: 18 | CHA: 19 Link to comment
vinoex Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'm a trainer & am always trying to switch things up for my classes. I was thinking of having them do some of the NF workouts, like the LOTR or Star Wars workouts but need music to accompany. Do you listen to master mixes or just the soundtracks, themselves?I listen to the original songs, but I do change the order. There is nothing like trying to push though a work out and going from the song for an epic battle to a song for a love scene. The order of the songs can really kill to work out. If you are doing themed workouts, you sould check out Neila Reyhttp://darebee.com/workout-cards.html Quote Battle Log Vinoex vanquishes his voluminous visage Current Challenge Vinoex prepares to Hunt, 1st Challenge Link to comment
Chrestomanci Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I've been going through StarTalk Radio when I workout lately. Love Neil deGrasse Tyson's voice!! Quote Miles ran consecutively: 13.1/26.2 50%50% Pushups done consecutively: 16/20 80%80% Link to comment
Lady Aislyn Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 If you are doing themed workouts, you sould check out Neila Reyhttp://darebee.com/workout-cards.htmlThis is amazing! I teach some of my classes at an engineering, math, & science school. They LOVE stuff like this! Thanks! 1 Quote High Elf-Rakshasa Assassin | LVL 16 | STR: 18 | DEX: 11 | STA: 13 | CON: 6 | WIS: 18 | CHA: 19 Link to comment
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