Top 5 New Podcasts from 2014

We like to end each year with an episode counting down all of our pop culture Top 5's: books, television, film, music, and -- naturally -- podcasts. But with so many great new podcasts popping up recently, I started to fear that our new favorites might not fit into a Top 5 list competing against the classics of the medium, so we decided to share this blog-only (no podcast this time -- is that meta? or ironic? I just don't know anymore if Alanis isn't singing about it) list. We don't have time to listen to everything (slackers!) so let us know in the comments what we're missing! 

And before you jump in with any of these that are new to you, don't forget to listen to our latest episode, our discussion of the Serial podcast and the Top 5 questions we still have (or subscribe to The Billy and Bryan Show on iTunes).

Top 5 New Podcasts from 2014

Episode 29: Serial

Thanks to Thanksgiving, Serial is taking this week off -- but have no fear, The Billy and Bryan Show is here to fill that turkey-sized hole in your listening schedule with our take on the first nine episodes of Serial, as well as our Top 5 Questions from the show that are gnawing at us like a giant drumstick. What other questions or theories do you have? Share them on the blog comments, in my Serial magazine on Flipboard, or at our Facebook page.

Happy Thanksgiving!

To ease the sting of having to wait TWO WHOLE WEEKS for a new episode of Serial, we'll be casting a pod this Thursday look back at the first nine episodes, and ahead at what may be to come. Until then, let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page: What do YOU think? Whodunnit? How? Why? Mail...kimp?

We'll be running down our Top Five Questions about Serial so far: what are your biggest questions, and what do you think the biggest mysteries are?

See you Thursday with the full episode! If you need something to tide you over for the next four days, you can check out my Serial magazine on Flipboard for a bunch of articles about the show.

Episode 28: Game of Thrones

Who are the Top 5 Characters on Game of Thrones? And which 5 are #TheWorst? Listen here and find out!

Episode 27: Baseball Eats (repost)

The Painter of the National Pastime, Graig Kreindler, joins us to talk about the new baseball season and count down our Top 5 Ballpark Foods! Yum!

[reposted thanks to issues with iTunes]

Episode 27: Talking (and eating!) Baseball

The Painter of the National Pastime, Graig Kreindler, joins us to talk about the new baseball season and count down our Top 5 Ballpark Foods! Yum!

Episode 26: Oscars of Future Past

We look back at the Oscar ceremony and awards, then look forward to our Top 5 Most Hotly Anticipated Movies of 2014. And talk about popcorn too! 

Episode 25: Winter Olympics

Crystal and Amanda join us to rank every event in the Winter Olympics before getting down to our Top 5 Events. 

Episode 24: Best of 2013 Part 2

We keep on looking back at 2013 with our Top 5's in Books, Television, and Movies, with a few contributions from listeners like you! (Follow our Facebook page if you want to share your opinions next time.)

Next on the docket: we'll preview the Oscars around the end of February...what Top 5 List would you like to hear?

Episode 23: Best of 2013 Part 1

We look back at 2013 with our Top 5's in Podcasts, Songs, and Albums, along with a few contributions from listeners like you! (Follow our Facebook page if you want to share your opinions next time.)

Keep reading for more information on the podcasts we talked about (spoilers?), and for a special bonus list from past and future guest Nicholas Doyle!