# Do you find listening to the show fun/useful anymore? **URL:** \ **Category:** The Show\ **Created:** [January 7, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229 "2017-01-07T15:37:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![boilerengtn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/boilerengtn/32/6955_2.png) [@boilerengtn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boilerengtn)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/1 "2017-01-07T15:37:10Z")
I find that I’m making less of an effort to listen each week. For me, I think it’s because I used to learn stuff I didn’t know. I’d really like to learn about the issues with today’s vehicles, like safety features or the various computers and features. Or the “fun” in using a map app with your significant other. How dedicated are you to weekly listening? ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/2 "2017-01-07T16:42:08Z")
The show has been off the air live for a long time. Some of the comments may be out of date. It is still good entertainment though. ---
**Author:** ![wentwest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wentwest/32/6073_2.png) [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/3 "2017-01-07T18:08:22Z")
I listen to old shows I download as podcasts while working out at the gym. They are still fun, the guys are amusing and a relief from the political discussions all over NPR. ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/4 "2017-01-08T04:13:42Z")
I never listen to the show anymore, listened to it every week, even before it was broadcast nationally. I remember when the brothers had a garage they would let DIY owners rent a lift for a modest fee to do their own work. That probably ended when some lawyer told them what would happen if one of the DIY crowd got hurt. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/5 "2017-01-08T05:11:59Z")
I can’t remember the last time I listened to a show. I just don’t find them interesting or funny anymore-not to be negative, just truthful. Sometimes on an all day drive we’ll get them on Sirius and it is entertaining considering the other programs. I really don’t think our locals carry it it anymore though. Too bad but talking about cars of the 80’s just doesn’t do it. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2017, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/6 "2017-01-08T13:06:16Z")
The show has always been more amusement for me than informative. The irony of two car guys giving advice to people who really don’t like cars much on a network that likes cars even less is brilliant. I see it like Lake Wobegon - where everyone is above average. That may have been the key to the show’s success as well as the brother’s back-and-forth patter. I will still listen if I’m traveling in the car or at my desk on a weekend morning. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/7 "2017-01-09T15:20:52Z")
Even when they were on the air I only listened to them when I had the time. So now when I listen to them I rarely come across a show I heard before. So it’s new to me. Still enjoy the show when I find the time to listen to them. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-you-find-listening-to-the-show-fun-useful-anymore/98229/8 "2017-01-12T01:21:45Z")
I listen every week, usually via the current week’s podcast. I seldom remember hearing repeat calls. Except of course Dave in Bemidji. He’s sort of hard to forget … lol … I continue to find the show interesting and entertaining. I continue to learn new stuff just by listening too. Remember OP that you got to choose among what’s available. So be careful what you wish for. Without _Car Talk_ broadcasts there may well be no weekly programming about cars and car repairs at all on NPR. .