Latest Judge Hodgman podcast has FOT Mountain Goat head as an expert witness into black metal. Wow, John Darnielle really, really digs metal. I would not have guessed.
http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/judge-john-hodgman
gravy boat's right to point out that episode. I would also add that it's very fun.
John Darnielle's love of metal is no secret. He has been writing about it for a long time (years?) at his website :
http://www.lastplanetojakarta.com/More on topic - I considered posting the list of podcasts I regularly download and then thought twice - many have been mentioned here already, many are so niche as to be of little to no general interest, etc... SO
then I thought about listing podcasts I have enjoyed but have since abandoned but decided that was too negative.
So here are a few recommendations of lesser-known shows nonetheless, some repeated above I'm sure:
The Paul Goebel Show - I imagine soon the # of episodes (>300) will surpass the number of regular listeners but I hope it never stops. Funny and interesting.
The Peach and Black Podcast - For Prince fans ONLY - A handful of Aussie Prince superfans discuss Prince-related events past and present. Sure, whole episodes are skippable, every episode is probably at least 30min. too long but when the topic is of interest, it is really great.
Dream Tweet - A silly but fun podcast gameshow (this genre should take off!) featuring LA comedians (generally) quizzed about their popculture knowledge (what else?!) via tweets from celebrities. Short and entertaining.
Stones Throw Podcast - Free great music from a label that is always, at the least, interesting.
The Field Negro Guide to Arts and Culture - Vernon Reid (of Living Color and other guitar work) and W.Kamau Bell (standup now with own show on FX) talk about issues of the day. I imagine given Kamau's new show, this will pick up new listeners. They've been releasing episodes for years - start from the beginning.