[Canadauni]

I was never really into podcasts until I started my current job and commuting regularly. After a while I noticed that listening to music was beginning to fuel my frustration with other drivers and I'd get to work already stressed out. I started listening to talk radio and podcasts and that has really improved my feelings on the road and my state of mind walking into the office.

I honestly don't think it has really impacted my music listening either. I'll toss something on at work and listen while I work through a problem or while reading. The type of music I listen has shifted to fit my purposes but it is still there and I don't see it going away either.

[kuzimoto]

I too have a commute, and find podcasts a nice way to stay current with news, learn something new, or hear about new stuff in areas that are interesting to you.

I can't really listen to podcasts while working since I can't really focus on the the talking while thinking about what I'm doing, so music is perfect. It can help keep me focused and gives me plenty of time for exploring new music.

The author's stance on Podcasts is just so odd. That you somehow can't enjoy both? Seems like he has an axe to grind or something.

[house9-2]

> music was beginning to fuel my frustration with other drivers

I find Reggae to be the best music for commuting, some Bob Marley, Peter Tosh or Toots and I am way more chill.

[c0vfefe]

This is surprising, given the vitriol that is on much of talk radio. What kind of music was making you more frustrated on the road?

[Grustaf]

Also consider listening to audiobooks, or even better, audio lectures from places like ItunesU. Then your commute will actually make you smarter....