I have a little portable radio that I bring with me sometimes. I leave one earbud in and let the other hang down. Talk shows are great because they keep your mind stimulated unlike music which can make your mind drift.

Pros:

• Talk shows are always on
• You are more likely to get reception on a radio than phone
• They're cheap; if you trash one its not the end of the world
• Unlike with a book, you can still use your eyes
• With one earbud out I still hear a fair amount of deer coming

The cons:

• It's bringing electronics into the woods
• It does impair your earing on one side
• Sometims talk shows aren't any good
• These days you here a lot about Obama on them: Which isn't what you want to be thinking about while hunting

Honestly though; I use it less than I don't. During peak hunting hours I like being "In the zone". but about 3 hours into the hunt is when I can get a little restless. Having Multiple stands to slow hunt between helps.

Also as someone mentioned, playing the clock game saying "at 10:15 I will use my grunt" helps.

And a side note for those of you who get sore sitting in your stand: Look into a climber (Like the summit viper SS). The seat doesn't actually have a bench or hard platform that you sit on. Its more of a hammock style where you "swing" on a cushion. VERY COMFORTABLE.

Best of luck to you guys who have opener in a week or two.

BurdBuster