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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Familicide True-Crime Podcast
True-crime podcasts typically recount tales of victims being murdered or kidnapped by total strangers, which is certainly a scary scenario. But how about violence committed by a family member? For women, the numbers are disturbing. In 2023, approximately 60 percent (or 51,100) of women and girls intentionally killed worldwide were murdered by an intimate partner or other family member, according to a UNODC report on femicide. According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 16 percent of homicides were members of the defendant's own family.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
Mauling The Self-Help Industry
I think these two podcasts -- If Books Could Kill and Bad Therapist -- should be classified in a new genre, which is Public Service. Both shows perform a public good, informing unsuspecting and gullible citizens such as myself that self-help books only help the authors who wrote them while mental health gurus (AKA life coaches, motivational speakers) enrich themselves through psychobabble.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
The Industry Podcast
The genius of history podcasts is that the genre can take three distinct tracks. First, the podcast can cover history as we know it, from the Fall of the Roman Empire to the Boxer Rebellion in China. Second, the show can dispute myths that have been calcified in the historical record. For example, witches were not burned as a result of the Salem Witch Trials, Napoleon wasn't short, and Marie Antoinette never said, "Let them eat cake." Third, the podcast can investigate history that is lesser known and, at times, intentionally forgotten.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
What's Ray Saying Podcast
I first heard of the What's Ray Saying podcast from Demetrius Bagley, the Executive Director of the Black Podcasting Awards. Demetrius mentioned that this podcast had won multiple awards at the 2024 awards ceremony, so I had to check it out. I'm glad I did because this is one of the most narratively vibrant podcasts in the audio verse.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
Podcaster Profiles: Tania Mohammad
On this edition of Podcaster Profiles, Ear Worthy focuses on Tania Mohammad, a podcast producer, host, and community builder. Tania's gift to podcasting and to society continues to resonate even after her podcast to celebrate heroes was made nearly four years ago.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
Impostrix Podcast Season Four Launches
Impostrix Podcast is a platform dedicated to validating and empowering professionals of color navigating imposter syndrome and workplace challenges. Through deep, authentic conversations, the podcast provides listeners with tools, insights, and affirmations to reclaim their confidence and success on their own terms. The show is the 2024 recipient of the Black Podcasting Awards Best Business Podcast Award, and the 2024 recipient of the Best Society/Education Podcast from the Ear Worthy Indie Podcast Awards.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
The Black Effect Podcast Festival set for April 26
Podcasting is not just about communication, but also about community. That's why live events are so critical to podcasting. They bring together like-minded people with common goals, viewpoints, and life experiences.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
