Gooned

Publisher:
Emma Lehman

Gooned

3.0/5

Critic Rating

Gooned is a deep dive into an industry with blood on its hands. The Troubled Teen Industry (TTI) is a network of profit-incentivized behavior modification facilities for youth, ranging from wilderness programs to therapeutic boarding schools. The decades-old industry uses predatory tactics to capitalize on families in crisis and victimize hundreds of thousands of children and teens every year.  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.


Critic Reviews

Score: 1

Rebecca Lavoie, Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker & Toby Ball • Crime Writers On Dec 22, 2023

"The independently-produced podcast did not measure up. It had many weaknesses, including the host's bland narration and frequent editorializing. We feel if she'd worked with a professional team, included more of herself, improved the soundscape, cleaned up the script..."

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Score: 5

Alexi Duggins • The Guardian Dec 7, 2023

"...shocking series...Horrendous revelations from a manipulative industry."

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