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Podcasts (播客)
The B S. Report
Designed for the sports fan with a sense of humor, the B.S. Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons. Simmons show is in very loose and free form and it’s not uncommon for him to go almost a whole show without even mentioning sports.
Wait, Wait…… Don’ t Tell Me
One of the most popular Programs on National Public Radio, Wait. Wait... Don’t Tell Me is now available as a podcast. The show is a news program in the form of a game show. Each week a group of humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago, where they are tested on the weeks most important and funny news stories. Listeners also get to call in to play different news-related games for a prize.
The Moth
The Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization. The show is made up of recordings of “true stories told before a live audience without notes”. Each week. the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life. Past Presenters have included writers, comedians, scientists, and even New York City police officers.
Film spotting
Film spotting is a weekly podcast and is a must-listen for any movie fan. The show is focused on movie reviews, but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing. They also discuss and examine the film as an art form. The show doesn’t just focus on current movies, either, as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part of theme marathons.
1. If you are a police officer, you can take part in ________.
A. The B.S. Report B. Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me
C. The Moth D. Film spotting
2. What do The Moth and Film spotting have in common?
A. They are weekly programs B. They are open to everyone
C. Their hosts tell stories to the listeners. D. They are nonprofit arts organizations
3. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. You can play games in The B. S. Report.
B. People can tell stories in The Moth
C. Adam Kempenaar just tells their listeners old movies.
D. The Moth is available only in New York
