Dan Benjamin, who like me has always been a very big fan of talk radio, has launched a new network for audio podcasts called 5 by 5 Studios. I’ve listened to the first few episodes of each of his shows and so far so good. If you’re a fan of talk radio give Dan’s new network a listen.

• EE Podcast – ExpressionEngine news and discussion.
• Tack Sharp – About photography with co-host James Duncan Davidson.
• The Conversation – A livestreamed show about all types of stuff.
• The Dev Show – Software development discussion (mostly Web related it seems).
• The Pipeline – Interviews of software developers, designers, entrepreneurs, etc.
• The Ruby Show – aka Rails Envy – discussion about Ruby.
• Utility Belt – Five minute long review of five mobile applications. Interesting.

Something for everyone.

I love these few bits. First, a little about Terry’s reputation.

“Marcus isn’t the only journalist to swoon over Gross — other colleagues speak of her with reverence, as do her listeners, many of whom say “Fresh Air” is their favorite part of the day or the only thing that gets them through a long commute. And her guests declare her unrivaled among interviewers. An icon of the intellectual elite, Gross elicits great new information from overinterviewed celebrities and public figures. She’s a sympathetic, intelligent listener who can also push hard when necessary.”

And this bit, which is the reason I enjoy the show so much.

“… Gross does not see herself or her show as being about “gotcha” moments and scoops, but about the arts and the mind.”

I love that the entire interview is available on the Web, ad free.

As a reminder, here is what I said about Terry Gross in January of this year.

“Terry Gross, the host of Fresh Air, is an unassuming, casual interviewer that consistently conducts interviews that hold your attention for the entire length of the program. She’s intelligent, in touch with what the audience wants to know, and obviously tirelessly prepares for each episode.”

/via Liz Danzico.

Terry Gross, the host of Fresh Air, is an unassuming, casual interviewer that consistently conducts interviews that hold your attention for the entire length of the program. She’s intelligent, in touch with what the audience wants to know, and obviously tirelessly prepares for each episode.

Being a radio program – it is well produced with high-marks for living by its own rules even though it is consumable as a podcast. If you like talk radio and enjoy interviews of incredibly interesting people – Fresh Air is for you.

Source: NPR’s Fresh Air from WHYY with Terry Gross.

Be sure to check out other suggestions I’ve made.