What are some free sites that offer podcasts?

Is this due to licensing issues? BBC essential mix, RA podcasts, Fact Mixes, all of these are only up temporarily and then become unavailable. Why don't these sites keep them up? If it is a licensing issue then couldn't they use a service like MixCloud...

I'm at home ill at the moment, watching lots of films and reading a lot (this week I've watched 14 films and read 2 books). I'd like to find sites (or podcasts/lectures/etc) that intelligently examine media and/or popular culture. I regularly read articles...

Are there any sites that offer driving recommendations? I don't mean driving directions, I mean sites that offer tips and tricks for more pleasant ways to go from point A to point B, or that provide information and tips about specific interstates, freeways...

On the iPhone, it is laborious to update podcasts. Why doesn't iOS allow you to update all of your podcasts with one click when you're connected to WiFi?

I see some travel and hotel sites offering discounts and claiming lower rates than the hotels themselves offer. Is this true? For instance, Excalibur is offering $51 a night, but are there any other sites (such as hotelclub) that offer discounts on this...

I'm looking for sites that offer monthly payment options without having to check credit. For instance shopnbc.com & the Home Shopping Network allow you to make installment payments without getting a credit card from them. Any other legitimate sites...

With millions of sites out there that are on the cutting edge of technology and only a handful of them are dominating the web, what websites have you found that have features and benefits not offered by the more popular websites? Maybe some of those...

I am looking for sites like Business tips for startups by proven entrepreneurs – Mixergy where people tell how they achieved success(what method,techniques,tips.. they used).I don't want sites which only give news like "Company A beat...