Frank Racioppi
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I am a South Jersey-based author who is a writer for the Ear Worthy publication, which appears on Vocal, Substack, Medium, Blogger, Tumblr, and social media. Ear Worthy offers daily podcast reviews, recommendations, and articles.
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How To Buy A Home Podcast
The real estate market has never been more expensive, confusing, and distressing, especially for first-time buyers. Home prices have jumped 50 percent since the start of the pandemic, and home affordability is at an all-time low. Analysts attribute the shortage of housing inventory to the near-depression of 2008-2009. Back then, more than 1.5 million workers left the home construction industry due to the industry's collapse. As of today, the industry remains 500,000 workers short of its pre-2008 levels.
By Frank Racioppi7 months ago in Interview
Five Best Personal Finance Podcasts
Here are five personal finance podcasts that appeal to a wide range of U.S. demographics — rich, poor, black, white, urban, rural, homeowners, renters. What the shows have in common is that they offer solid advice with no strings attached, such as selling you their product, service, or investments.
By Frank Racioppi7 months ago in Trader
Flesh And Code Podcast On AI Romance
Today, we have two fascinating new podcasts that launched in late June. The first few episodes have been superb, and can be classified as ear-worthy. First, Wondery deviates from its true-crime template into an AI romance with Flesh And Code. The hosts, Suruthi and Hannah, were independent podcasters before joining the Wondery network in 2023. In 2019, their podcast RedHanded was the only independent podcast to make the top 10 ‘Listener’s Choice’ at the British Podcast Awards.
By Frank Racioppi7 months ago in Interview
Cracking Open;iHeart;The Downside
Cracked Open Podcast: Dealing With Moments Of Trauma Here’s what creator/host Molly Carroll says about her show: “We all have moments in our lives when we are cracked open, brought to our knees, and have to really discover who we are authentically at our core. It could have been the death of a loved one, getting thrown in jail, being bullied in grade school, or hitting rock bottom with our addiction. Whatever your traumatic moment, it changed you forever in the way you live, parent, work, and connect to others.”
By Frank Racioppi7 months ago in Interview
Beef With Bridget Todd Returns For Season Three
A war is an all-out assault on a real or perceived enemy. Wars are so traumatic that a written and signed treaty is necessary to end hostilities. What’s a beef? No, not the substance that is allegedly between the buns in fast food. The use of the word “beef” as a noun meaning complaint was first recorded in the 1880s. However, we use it nowadays to describe a significant issue with someone.
By Frank Racioppi7 months ago in Interview
Insiders: The TV Podcast
There are many U.S. fans of British TV, as evidenced by BritBox, which is a British streaming service founded by BBC Studios and ITV that operates in eight countries across Australia, Europe, North America, and South Africa. Podcasting in the U.K. In the U.S. alone, the service has several million subscribers.
By Frank Racioppi8 months ago in Geeks
5 Random Questions podcast
In any human endeavor, there’s always the matter of chemistry. For example, the NBA’s Boston Celtics won eight consecutive World Championships between 1959 and 1966. The Beatles changed popular music from 1964 to 1970. Although each member has achieved success individually, those accomplishments pale in comparison to the group’s innovations and popularity. On TV, comedian Milton Berle really did spark the national craze for television with the debut of his vaudeville-style variety program, Texaco Star Theater, in 1948. Viewers loved his slapstick, outlandish costumes, and unpredictability. After the first four seasons, changes in format and sponsorship became more frequent. In 1953, the program, now named the Buick-Berle Show, continued an evolution that did not serve the host well. He attempted the new format with a toned-down image, favoring conservative business suits over his clownish costumes. He soon regretted it.
By Frank Racioppi8 months ago in Interview
All One Song Podcast Debuts
There is a surfeit of podcasts about musical artists. It’s not surprising that Taylor Swift podcasts lead the charge. Talented musical artists make ideal subjects for podcasts. Podcasters can review the artist, the artist’s entire song portfolio, the band if the artist was part of a group, and the impact of that musical artist.
By Frank Racioppi8 months ago in Beat
The Pharmacists Voice Podcast
The Pharmacist’s Voice Podcast is like a Swiss Army Knife for indie podcaster Kim Newlove. This superb podcast has numerous applications. It’s a helpful guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, particularly those involved in administering injections to patients. For example, in Episode 334, Kim discussed social stories, which can help patients feel more comfortable about getting a shot.
By Frank Racioppi8 months ago in Interview
