Here's another little recommendation for all you podcastaholics out there: The Onion News Network's video blog. This is a fantastic comic vlog (I apologize for using that term) for those who need a quick laugh on the go. With (on average) one minute satirical news stories, each episode takes up little room on your mp3 player, and is an excellent addition to one's regular podcast subscriptions.
The tone of the podcast is akin to The Daily Show or Colbert Report, but the premise mirrors a normal slice of FOX News, CNN or any other 24-hour news source. They might be a little tactless for some listener's taste--they do poke fun at fairly recent tragic news stories--but the humor is clever, pointed and astute. Obviously, making fun of current all-day news channels is neither difficult nor original, but The Onion does it with the skill that has made their own underground satirical newspaper a favorite since its conception in Madison, WI in 1988.
For those new to The Onion--you'll want to check out both the podcast and the print media. For those already familiar with the comic masterminds, it is a must-download. I must tell you that I laughed out loud and disturbed an old lady sitting next to me at the airport--and the blame rests squarely on the shoulders of the aforementioned podcast. Be warned and enjoy.
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