[mcav]

A lot of radio shows online that I used to listen to (primarily on TwIT) became dull and repetitive after a while. With so many tech podcasts already around, I wasn't sure if Dan would be able to make 5by5 successful. Against my expectations, he's managed to find hosts and topics that remain interesting even after months and months on the air.

I have a slew of Back to Work and Hypercritical in my backlog that I intend to get through; those are my favorites. I used to listen to The Talk Show and Marco's show, but both of those started to rub me the wrong way after a while.

I hardly have time to do anything outside of work these days, but it says a lot about 5by5 for me that I'm willing to listen to the old episodes even after they're no longer the latest episodes. Keep aiming high, Dan. Keep it interesting.

[frou_dh]

I agree on all counts. Shows like Macbreak Weekly and TWiT itself became insufferably tedious. They are like raucous dinner parties while the 5by5 shows (usually 1on1) are still conversations.

Back to Work is essential, Hypercritical is good, and Build & Analyze and The Talk Show are decent if you don't mind a bit of Apple-club party-line (Benjamin/Mann/Siracusa are also Apple-club, but not annoying about it).

[sj4nz]

I appreciate that Dan's able to "retire" shows that aren't working or lose interest, but he keeps them online and available for those who are interested. TWiT did get repetitive and too much like a personality-cult circle-jerk and... too long. Haven't really been able to watch it much.

"Back to Work" and "Latest in Paleo" most certainly have secured themselves a spot in my gPodder.