If you whistle while you work and wish you could listen to someone with more talent, consider streaming radio. I do. The options to have music, talk radio, sports, news, and more is available free from many sources. Some really suck.

My choice for streaming radio (one client mistakenly called it screaming radio - how appropriate) is www.StreamingRadioGuide.com for ease of use, and NO annoying sign-up or advertising.



How easy is it? Visit their website from the text link or banner provided above, and then select from more than 40 categories. Select your category and the next page displays links with a long list of choices including foreign language. Pick a station and click the LISTEN button.

You do not need special software or a new audio player installed. Here's a screen shot of one default player that launches, the HD player for Clear Channel used on their new HD2 and HD3 channels, and by clicking the minimize button it disappears to the task bar on your browser.



Pros: Simple site design and navigation, ease of use, no ads, quality sound
Cons: None (unless prohibited where you work and you get fired for dancing)

Update: Clear Channel with HD Digital Radio is one of many sources researched and updated often by the owner of StreamingRadioGuide.com. In an email message he clarified that he does not provide players that launch from his site, and some stations may not be from Clear Channel. The audio players may vary and are launched as you visit the individual station's website directly from his link. He's done the hard work for you combining many choices with ease of use in one place. Enjoy!



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