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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Uncovering Roots Podcast
Independent podcasters often have life interfere with podcasting. Unlike celebrity podcasters who “have people” who run interference for them, Indie podcasters must cope with jobs, finances, family, friends, and the everyday time crunch we average people deal with.
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in History
Two Ear-Worthy Local Podcasts
When podcasting was first formed in the early 2000s, the medium was envisioned as a niche communications device—in effect, narrowcasting to a small yet targeted audience. In the early days, podcasts about local communities were common enough to be a trend. Gradually, as the industry changed and corporate raiders elbowed their way in, these types of podcasts withered.
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in Wander
Rigour & Flow Podcast
Rigour & Flow is a new podcast that began in early April from Dr. Tamanda Walker and Aiwan Obinyan. A married couple, they are part of a dream team of creative invention that runs AiAi Studios, a storytelling and production studio based in Leeds, UK, but working for clients globally such as Nike, GAY TIMES, gal-dem, Amazon, Channel 4, and Audible. The studio started 12 years ago and has been incorporated for the last four years, signaling that they plan to be around for a long time.
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in Pride
An Arm And A Leg Podcast
In what sector do we find the most hated companies? It used to be cable, airlines, or cell phone providers. However, as our health care system slowly collapses, the health insurance companies now wear the black hat. And deservedly so. How can a person or a company deny life-affirming care to a customer simply to save a buck?
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in Interview
It's A History Podcast
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” is a quote often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. There’s wisdom in that statement. Sometimes, podcasts don’t need a noisy, complicated, and often fabricated premise to attract listeners. Recent podcast trends reveal high-concept, lowbrow shows that promise everything from judging the hotness of food to arguing about the seasonal effect of music albums.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
Patented Podcast
The history podcast, Patented, is noteworthy for several reasons we will discuss in this article. First, it’s a history podcast that ran from early 2022 until September 2023 and released an impressive 158 episodes in that short time span. Why would Ear Worthy review and recommend a podcast that is no longer active? Because podcasts — especially independent podcasts — come and go with nary a peep from media, social media, or the podcast industry. Thousands of independent podcasts are no longer active and are still ear-worthy and a hidden sonic treasure.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
Famous & Gravy Podcast
The Famous & Gravy podcast is a success story for independent podcasters. The show began with a three-minute trailer in late December 2021. In 2024, the show became part of the Wondery podcast network, making that quantum leap from indie to network-supported show.
By Frank Racioppi11 months ago in Interview
