Best Talk Cloudcasters of 2011: 1-10

10. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman is live on Absolute Radio with Danielle Ward and Martin White, every Sunday morning from 10am. They share the strange and unusual stories from the last seven days, Ward's Weekly Word, Pun Street and a weekly improvised song. Each Cloudcast features Dave's favourite tracks from the show.

9. Off The Post

The Off The Post Podcast is a sachet of Premier League focused mp3-gold; a full-plate of stolen stats with a drizzle of puns laid on a bed of unconventional and entirely unhelpful observations. Although glitz, glamour, goals and abysmal haircuts in England’s top tier get most of our attention, rest assured - if a player scores an own goal with his backside in the Uzbekistani Conference – this is where you’ll receive an in-depth analysis and a search for an existential meaning behind it fro...

8. IDS (UK)

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global charity for international development research, teaching and communications. IDS was founded in 1966 and enjoys an international reputation based on the quality of its work and its commitment to applying academic skills to real world challenges. Its purpose is to understand and explain the world, and to try to change it – to influence as well as to inform. IDS hosts six dynamic research teams, nine popular postgraduate cours...

7. Royal Society of Arts

The RSA: meeting 21st century challenges by showcasing ideas, undertaking innovative research and building civic capacity around the world. We encourage public discourse and critical debate by providing platforms for leading experts to share new ideas on contemporary issues, through our public events programme. All of the audio files are recordings of talks in our public events programme. http://www.thersa.org/

6. JonWilliams

My name is Jon Williams. I'm a Brit, in beautiful B.C. 51%Sarcastic. 49% Professional. I'm a broadcaster for The Zone@913, Victoria's Modern Rock Station. http://www.thezone.fm I'm in love with Robinsons Apple and Blackcurrant. I now have to get it imported, like a dodgy drug shipment... Facebook = http://www.facebook.com/thewilliamsofjon Or email me; jonathan@thezone.fm This is all. Cheers.

5. The Football Podcast

On Monday or Tuesday every week, three writers from www.TEAMtalk.com, Football365.com and SkySports.com join up to discuss the latest Premier League, FA Cup or Football League action, plus the big European or international games. All the big talking points on and off the pitch are covered, so click play and join us.

4. Io Sono Qui

IoSonoQui is a daily storytelling programme of Radio24 Il Sole24Ore (www.radio24.it) aired live from 4 pm to 4.45 pm. Matteo Caccia, actor/performer/presenter, tells everyday the story of his life and share his experience with the listeners. Facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matteo-Caccia-io-sono-qui/163190700390424

3. Ramble Extra

The Football Ramble's bonus Friday show with extra coverage of the world of football and bonus LOLs. You can find this every week along with so much more at www.thefootballramble.com

2. The Independent

The Independent is the world's most free-thinking newspaper, bringing you news and commentary on global events in print and at www.independent.co.uk Listen to and download the Johann Hari podcast episodes at www.independent.co.uk/JohannHari

1. The Football Ramble

A celebration of football! A podcast released every Wednesday, which dissects the finer points of the beautiful game, both here and abroad. It's a whole new breed of entertainment. There's tons more at www.thefootballramble.com "... think an audio version of Baddiel and Skinner´s Fantasy Football without the irritating laddishness. A welcome antidote to the glossy, predictable and sycophantic outpourings from some of the more established sports media." - The Guardian