One of the highlights of my week
I was vaguely aware of Selected Shorts in the pre-podcast era, and I liked it when I heard it, but I rarely did. It was on at an inconvienant time on my local public radio station, and often, if I happened to turn on the radio when it was on, my attention was divided by cooking or driving or whatever - or I would have to turn the radio off halfway through. Hardly the ideal way to appreciate the great stories featured on the show. Now that I'm subscribed to the podcast, though, I listen on my headphones every week and can give the show the attention it requires. And it's a great show - while I don't fall in love with every story, there's always something really good, and the presentation is always top-notch. It's the next best thing to attending a Selected Shorts program in person.Read full review »
jcb9 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/18/07
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Although the production quality is okay, the content is sub-par.
The Novelty via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/11/08
This is wonderful -- like library storytime for adults! Finally we can sit in our PJs and listen to someone with a wonderful voice read us some of the best short stories ever written. The selections are extremely varied, too - some very funny, some serious and layered, some quirky and absurd. I...Read full review »
jmonkey7 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/02/08
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