Personally, I only put on headphones when I travel; all that transit time is best enjoyed with sounds from elsewhere. That means I only have my iPod with me when I’m jumping on a plane. I do, however, always have my cell phone with me. And this, as it turns out, is becoming a very good thing.
More and more audio entertainment can be accessed through cell phones these days. Most recently, NPR has joined the potpourri of cell phone friendly audio goodness beaming through the airways and I can’t be more excited.
National Public Radio, for those of you living outside of America, is the very best entertainment on radio. It’s eclectic, commercial free and simply a joy to listen to. And now, when I’m sitting in line at the bank, stuck in traffic, or bored at work, I can point my mobile web browser in the direction of NPR and happily wile away the hours.
And the best part is that it’s completely free–although data usage charges will vary according to your provider and contract.