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..."
Score: 5
Alexi Duggins • The Guardian • Dec 7, 2023
"...shocking series...Horrendous revelations from a manipulative industry."
