# Talk Radio+ — Streaming Talk & News Radio

> Internet talk radio streaming app with diverse news, sports, and comedy stations. (iPhone/iPad app by Nick Culbertson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nick Culbertson](https://appshunter.io/developer/409029298)
- Category: News, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 2,501 App Store ratings · 140 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721/reviews.md

## What is Talk Radio+?

*** Talk Radio+ *** - Streaming Internet Talk Radio Stations

Why is Talk Radio+ the best? 
1. More Stations YOU Want To Hear
2. Background Audio to surf the Web while you listen 
3. Diverse Selection Of Channels (New, Sports, Wellness, Technology, Finance, Comedy, and More) 

Station List: 

*** Most Popular ***
NPR Program
FO X News
C-SPAN Radio
ESP N 1300
Alltime Oldies - Radio theater
TWiT.am - Tech

*** Specialty Talk ***
Psychic Radio
Culture Shock
Cult Radio
SpeakEasy
Christian Radio

*** Tech Talk ***
Tech Live
TWiT.am - Tech
Geek Radio

**** Comedy ***
Abacus.fm Goon Show
Comedy (Uncensored)
Radio 4 Comedy
Comedy Network
Black Collar (Uncensored)
The Comedy Channel
Comedy Radio Network
Comedy104
Demented Radio
No Holds Barred
Social Crime Radio

*** Radio Personalities ***
John and Jeff Show
Katherine Albrecht Show
Alison Slade
Doc Love Show
Jim Browns Common Sense

*** Classic Radio Theater ***
Alltime Oldies
Old Valve Radio
20th Century Radio
Golden Age Radio

*** Sports Talk ***
ESP N 1300
Tennessee Sports Radio
Patriots.com Radio
Sports 620
The Fan
SportsRadio 610
The Zone
WJOX - Sports Authority
WNML - Sports Animal
92.3 The Fan
95.7 The Game
97.1 The Ticket
97.5 The Fanatic
The Sports Hub
101.1 FM ESP N Radio
670 The Score

*** Wellness Radio ***
Easy Organic Gardener
Fitness Radio
Bio-Life Radio
Magic Garden

*** News & Talk ***
The Money Channel
America's Talk 1660
American Cliche
Access America
Independent APS Radio News
Radio Ear Network
Blah Talk Radio - Columbus, OH
Blue Skies Radio - Liberal Talk
BSPR News & Talk
C-SPAN Radio
Capital Public Radio
CBC Radio One
CN N 650 Radio News
Colorado Public Radio
Detour Talk - Progressive Talk
FO X News
Genesis Comm Network (GCN)
Hear Philly
Hot Talk LA
KABC Talk Radio
KALW San Francisco
KCRW World News
KCUR NPR news
KPBS
KQED NPR & Public Radio
NPR Program
Power Hour
WNTP - Conservative Talk
WNYC.FM - NPR, BBC, NYC Radio
KERA - NPR News & Information
Oregon Public Broadcasting
WAMU 88.5: American University Radio
Intersections: American University Radio
WTOP: Washington, DC Talk Radio
KUOW: Puget Sound Public Radio/ NPR
KPCC: Southern California Public Radio
Weta: Classical
KUHF: 88.7 News & Talk/ NPR
WUNC: North Carolina Public Radio
WUSF 89.7 U of South Florida
KQED 88.5 Public Media N. California/npr
KCRW - Southern California's National Public Radio
KERA - NPR Northern Texas
KALW San Francisco Public Radio/ NPR

*** Various ***
iWineRadio
AFM Astronomy.FM
People of Distinction
A World Of Storytelling
Canine Radio
Chuckle Check
Barry - Comedy
Serious Comedy Radio
24/7 Comedy
Yesterday USA
Voice America Sports
Voice America Health & Wellness
Investor Radio w/ Jason Hartman
Voice America Business
Your Money Matters!
Traders Nation
Voice America Variety
and MORE...


FAQs 
Q: Where can I find these stations online? 
A: Each of the stations are run independently and have their own online presence. There are several online directories where you can find the stations featured in the app.

Q: Why does the stream occasionally skip?
A: When stations are skipping, it is often because 1) that station's server has recently been reset or 2) the internet isn't filling the audio buffer fast enough. Usually these issues are resolved with faster internet, changing to a new station, or they resolve on their own after the server resets.

Q: Why are some stations blank at times? 
A: Some of these stations are controlled by real DJs and if they aren't playing anything at the time or their site is down no music will play. Fortunately we have a variety of channels so you will always have a lot to choose from. 

For more information, including Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, visit myindieapp.com. Thanks for listening!

Enjoy! 
Nick 
MyIndieApp.com

## Key features

- Extensive station selection
- Background audio playback
- Diverse channel categories
- News and talk radio
- Sports talk channels
- Comedy stations
- Classic radio theater

## What do users think of Talk Radio+?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎉 Great app with variety of stations
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎧 Excellent audio quality
- 🕰️ Enjoyment of old-time radio shows
- 🗣️ Diverse talk radio content
- 💻 Reliable and stable performance

**Cons**

- 🔍 Difficult to find specific stations
- 🔀 Stations disappearing or changing
- 🚫 Lack of conservative talk radio options
- ⏱️ Automatic playback stopping after a while
- 💤 Lack of sleep timer or auto-off feature

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent station availability across platforms
- Issues with certain stations not working properly

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save favorite stations
- Option to arrange stations by category
- Integration with smart speakers/devices
- Addition of more modern UK comedy shows
- Streaming directly to Apple Watch

## Recent user reviews (10 of 140)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talk-radio-plus/id501892721/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Radio

*2026-05-24, version 26.0*

Love the old time radio on this app it’s my go to but don’t enjoy the left wing talk of NPR so I gave it 3 stars

### 3/5 — Good connectivity

*2026-04-25, version 26.0*

Enjoy Talk Radio App to get local news radio. 24/7

### 5/5 — Great Alternative to TV

*2026-04-16*

I do wish you had a “favorites” button to keep a location for the channels that I listen to the most.

### 5/5 — Terrific App!

*2026-02-07, version 4.0*

I use every night with earbuds to help cover tinnitus. 
Would be good to allow user arrangement of stations.
Unfortunately missing on the apple version is the excellent historyradio.net
High recommendation for this useful app!

### 1/5 — Fox News channel problem

*2026-01-28, version 26.0*

It’s obvious that you communist do not want us to be able to hear The Fox news channel radio. Like you don’t know how to fix the problem, you people are so corrup U-nerved

### 5/5 — Talk radio.

*2026-01-26, version 26.0*

How did I not know of this. Wonderful past time. Great crime shows.

### 5/5 — Very good radio

*2025-12-27, version 26.0*

Very good radio 📻, a lot of programs you may choose to listen, news , animals talk and music. Very enjoyable 👍👍👍👍👍👍

### 5/5 — PBS

*2025-12-21, version 26.0*

Fabulous educational informative insightful

### 5/5 — Great!!!

*2025-12-04, version 26.0*

I adore this app.  
Everything in one place !!!

### 5/5 — Richies Nightly Talk Radio

*2025-11-06, version 4.0*

Thanks for my nightly talk radio! Don’t what I would do without it !

## Frequently asked questions about Talk Radio+

### What kind of radio stations can I listen to?

This app offers a diverse selection of internet talk radio stations. You can find channels dedicated to news, sports, technology, finance, comedy, wellness, classic radio theater, and more. It includes popular stations like NPR, FOX News, and ESPN, as well as specialty and personality-driven shows.

### Can I listen while using other apps?

Yes, the app supports background audio playback. This means you can continue listening to your chosen radio station while browsing the web, using other applications, or performing other tasks on your device.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, which are displayed within the application.

### Where can I find the stations featured in the app?

Each of the stations featured in the app are run independently and have their own online presence. You can find these stations through various online directories that list internet radio broadcasters.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The app provides access to a larger number of desired talk radio stations compared to other services. It offers the convenience of background audio playback, allowing multitasking, and features a diverse selection of channels across many popular categories.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.0 — 2025-09-10

• Latest iOS Support
• Bug Fixes & Improvements

### 4.0 — 2023-09-20

• Updated Station List
• Various upgrades and improvements

If you get a chance, please leave a review for the new version—It really does help!

### 3.4 — 2020-09-28

• Updated Station List
• Various upgrades and improvements
• Support for new screen resolutions—Check out the new look

If you get a chance, please leave a review for the new version—It really does help!

Thanks!
Nick

### 3.3 — 2020-05-20

• Updated Station List
• Various upgrades and improvements
• Support for new screen resolutions—Check out the new look

If you get a chance, please leave a review for the new version—It really does help!

Thanks!
Nick

### 3.2 — 2019-12-05

• Updated Station List
• Various upgrades and improvements
• Support for new screen resolutions—Check out the new look

If you get a chance, please leave a review for the new version—It really does help!

Thanks!
Nick

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