Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Racioppi is the owner of Ear Worthy, focusing on podcasts. “Podcasts have just enabled true crime to become more mobile and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Frank Racioppi is the owner of Ear Worthy, focusing on podcasts. There are well over 20,000 to 200,000+ true-crime podcasts in ...

In 2014, Serial hit the scene, bringing podcasts into the mainstream—kicking off the content boom and rapid audience growth that continues to this day. It also ushered in a new era of audio ...

This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. As Poynter celebrates its ...