One of the things we can't get enough of on a long road trip is turning on the radio and listening to whatever comes on, be it music, Howard Stern or sports broadcasts. With dozens of stations to choose from, there's no shortage of ways to be entertained. But what if you're not in your car? No worries, there are several apps you can use with your iPad that let you listen to stations and programs wherever you go. Here are some of the best we've run across.

(Pandora Media, free but works best with Pandora subscription)

If you're a fan of "Pandora" web-based radio service, then this application is for you. "Pandora Radio" lets you format your own radio stations simply by typing in your favorite artist's name, or if you remember the name of a particular song . From there, the list automatically creates a playlist with different artists based on your selection. Being a "Pandora" program, it's best if you're already a subscriber to the service. If you are, all of your existing stations are automatically carried over to this app. It beats having to rebuild your lists from the ground up, that's for sure.

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