It's amazes me how the more control over the creation process someone gets, the more passionate he usually becomes. I've observed this and vice versa in myself and others so many times.
I have a different approach to podcasts, I don't listen often and don't subscribe to any particular ones but try finding new sources as often as possible. Usually I do a simple keyword search and download a few top results. This works for me especially well when coupled with researching a new paradigm, language or platform. Maybe it's listening to casual conversation that makes it easier for me to discover new terms and trends. Hope this helps somebody!
It's amazes me how the more control over the creation process someone gets, the more passionate he usually becomes. I've observed this and vice versa in myself and others so many times.