Dale, as someone who has listened to a lot of episodes, I personally Would NOT recommend listening in order, because I have noticed most of those people who listen in order stop listening during the 1975 episodes, after listening to some less than stellar episodes. As you go along, read comments to see if the episode is good or not and what listeners recommend (don't read the plot descriptions before you listen). I wrote a list of best episodes in the comments section of the Great Episode "Return to Shadow Lake". I recommend you skip around through the years and listen to episodes that appeal to you or that were recommended by listeners- then find some favorites of your own!!