I subscribe to 16, but a number of those do not even release an average of monthly (so regularly listen to is lower automatically). I have a long commute and got tired of paying for satellite radio. Pinball is the majority of my subscription list, but I also have video games, history, and a couple news-oriented ones mixed in.

I'm a bit confused at the broad-brush painting that all podcasts (well, except one) won't "tell it like it is" and are too soft on manufacturers. I have definitely had that vibe before, but only with a few shows. Slam Tilt and This Flippin' Podcast are two examples of where I listen and don't get the impression they pull their punches with any manufacturer. And some shows are pretty direct that they want their shows to be positive experiences and just avoid drama like that entirely.

Lots of choices out there. Style, content, duration, frequency, etc. I like a mix of these things to fill my drive. I have no recommendations really since what everyone likes is different, other than the full disclosure that I have a podcast too and don't recommend it here (if you didn't find it already then it probably isn't for you!).

This does remind me bingopodcast should have a mention (it is one of my 16 after all!). For Amusement Only EM and Bingo Pinball Podcast (hope I typed that all right). If you want to know about EM games, this is the only podcast I am aware of that gives them significant time. There are a lot of episodes but most of them have short run-times for those more interested in small-duration shows. Lots of tech talk.