Hi.

Interesting thread.
Well. If it comes to podcasts most often I focus on podcasts relating to one of my major hobbies: roleplaying games.

And that, actually, is my approach towards podcasts. "We're Alive" is the one great opportunity and up until now unchallenged Audiodrama per se. I haven't tried anything else yet, just because I have not searched for an alternative; but the few things I tried every now and then did not convince me. "We're Alive" was not only promissing, but especially excellent right from the first minute onwwards.

Ok - here is another recommendation, which does not qualify as audio-drama, but as in my opinion awesome audio-book. And that is "World War Z" with Max Brooks and many more or less well known actors and actresses. I tried a couple of other audio-books, but except for some older products from Germany (Lord of the Rings, Der Steppenwolf) I have nothing on my plate I would like to recommend. But most certainly I don't stick to the alltime favorites in Germany, 'cause the themes don't catch me (like the crime-stories from "The Three Questionsmarks").

Most podcasts I listen to are interview-style. And I enjoy them a lot, because they are very lively and dive deep into my hobbies or interests - like for example some of the podcasts around EvE Online or RPG. But I won't mention any specific (yet). I just want you to know: I prefer to search podcasts that suit my interests very well. (OK, "We're Alive" is the one really big exception.) I tried many, and I can tell you that some podcasts did not catch my attention. But since I have a very focussed approach towards looking arround for podcasts, I am very glad that up until now effort and "payout" are very well balanced.

So here is my question for you: What is it you are interested in? Looking at your posting I am not certain what I could or should recommend you to do ...

Best wishes!
Liam