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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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 Racioppi10 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 Why would Ear Worthy review and recommend a podcast that is no longer active?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 Thousands of independent podcasts are no longer active and are still ear-worthy and a hidden sonic treasure.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 Racioppi10 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 Racioppi10 months ago in Interview
Must See R.I.P. Podcast
Must See TV was an American advertising slogan used by the NBC network to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s. It was most often applied to the network’s Thursday night lineup, which featured some of its most popular sitcoms and drama series of the period. This allowed the network to dominate prime time ratings on Thursday nights in the 1980s and 1990s. After ratings for NBC’s lineup fell during the mid-to-late 2000s, the slogan was retired in 2015 amidst NBC’s transition to airing more drama series on Thursday nights.
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in Interview
Climbing The Walls Podcast Premieres
Understood.org, a leading resource for people with learning and thinking differences, announced the launch of Climbing the Walls, a new limited-series investigative podcast. Hosted by health and science journalist and documentarian Danielle Elliot, the podcast explores why women weren’t diagnosed with ADHD for so long. And what led to new ADHD diagnoses among women ages 20–49 nearly doubling between 2020 and 2022 (CDC). The first episode, “I Didn’t Want to Have ADHD,” became available on April 9, 2025, wherever podcasts are found.
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in Interview
Targeted Podcast
Next Chapter Podcasts announced the launch of Targeted, a gripping new podcast that premiered March 26. Hosted by Zach Abramowitz, a former M&A attorney turned strategist and media entrepreneur, Targeted delves into the lives of individuals singled out, sanctioned, and systematically dismantled by governments, institutions, and powerful entities. Combining real-life storytelling with expert analysis, the show blends elements of true crime, investigative journalism, and political thrillers.
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in Interview
Let'd Talk About The PPA
There are professional associations that we recognize right away. Groups like the National Association of Realtors, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the American Meat Institute. But there are lesser-known industry groups you may not have heard of: American Christmas Tree Association, American Pie Council (I'd like to attend their conventions), International Solid Waste Association (Hard Pass), and even the American Association of Political Consultants (Swamp!).
By Frank Racioppi10 months ago in Interview
