If you’re searching for podcasts about cameras there’s a decent likelihood that you’re a bit of a nerd. Assuming that you’re reading this review, then you are a nerd, and you’ll most likely enjoy this podcast for the information AND entertainment value. If you’re looking for straight entertainment you might want to look elsewhere. One thing that separates this podcast from other very lovely camera-related podcasts is that Jeff and Gabe, as writers, understand how to tell a story and how to keep things brief. Which is not to say that sometimes Jeff won’t go on an overly-long diatribe about the correct pronunciation of a word or the rarity of a particular Alpa, but all in all they keep it short and don’t extrapolate unneccessarily. But even so, they’re delightful to listen to and very fun people. Maybe it’s just my luck, but often when I run into camera nerds they tend to be elitist or put-off if you try and chat with them. Jeff and Gabe are none of the sort; I get the impression they’d be happy to chat with you if you bumped into them on the street. (You’d likely have to be in Milan to bump into Jeff or at fashion week to bump into Gabe, but I digress.) Actually, that makes me think of a word of caution; your podcast hosts are not blue-collar “Joes,” as such do not fall for their schemes to get you to buy every camera they do; you’ll be in the poorhouse if you do. But if you do, at least you’ll have good cameras to document your stay.

This is my goto morning walk podcast, learning more about photography and interesting discussion on a variety of subject matters.

Started out great then got worse and worse. It used to be so informative. It used to be witty. It used to talk about the real joys of film. It used to do distinctive gear reviews (they often took credit for the IDOC effect on eBay). It used to be more than vapid glad handing. Nothing to hear here.

Very fun, engaging conversationalists talking about what could otherwise be a very dry subject. And it’s like therapy, listening to people who share my obsession with classic cameras.