Maya Angelou once said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Silent Waves tells one true story led by 25 year old Raquel O’Brien, as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret. To do so, she has raw, ho…
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When the acclaimed Silent Waves podcast was released on our Casefile Presents network in 2019, I knew that the show's co-creator and producer Georgina Savage must have another story she needed to tell. That's when Georgina told me about The Invisible Hand, an ambitious and somewhat dangerous pitch for a podcast. The podcast series would involve travel to South Africa and Mozambique, hiring a local fixer to ensure the safety of those involved - to tell a story that goes beyond the popular headlines - to document it from a never before heard angle. And so The Invisible Hand came to fruition. Join Georgina Savage as she returns to her birth country of South Africa, where her cousin's family live deep in the bush of the Kruger National Park - fighting on the front lines of a conservation war against rhino poaching. Go behind the headlines with Georgina as she is given unique access and immerses herself in the lives of individuals connected to the illegal trade, including the men who poach rhinos, in an attempt to understand the personal circumstances of those entangled in a crisis. Stay tuned to hear the show's trailer. And while you're listening, be sure to search for The Invisible Hand wherever you get your podcasts and hit the follow button. You can also listen on the website www.invisiblehandpodcast.com.
What’s Missing is a brand new 10-part series from Casefile Presents that explores the wide-reaching, devastating impacts that occur when someone disappears without a trace. Hosted by Loren O’Keeffe, the founder and CEO of the Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN), the series features candid interviews with family members and loved ones of missing Australians, going beyond the headlines to provide a deep, unflinching insight into their searches and struggles.
Rage lingers as a constant reminder of the trauma of Raquel’s childhood. She recognises that she is perpetuating a cycle of abuse, but before she can break it, she must face it. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @silentwavespod (https://twitter.com/silentwavespod?lang=en) Email: silentwaves@casefilepresents.com Silent Waves Website: https://silentwavespodcast.com (https://silentwavespodcast.com/) Casefile Presents Website: https://casefilepresents.com (https://casefilepresents.com/) CREDITS Raquel O’Brien – Co Creator, Host, Producer Georgina Savage – Co Creator, Editor, Executive Producer Twitter: @georginasavage_ (https://twitter.com/georginasavage_) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Nearly Media Network – Producer IMXO from Alt Music Group – Music Production Lloyd Richards and Charlie Vonarx – Sound Design Assistance Mike Migas from Casefile Presents – Additional Audio Production Stacy Gogoulis – Graphic Design OTHER Website design by Paulina Szymanska SPONSORS Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com/) – Get $100 off your first month with promo code 'SILENT'
Raquel is reacquainted with Glenn, her father’s foster son from a previous marriage. He sheds light on the cycles at play in Ralph’s life. Raquel is tormented by the extremes of her father’s duality and battles to reconcile with who she thought he was, and who he turned out to be. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @silentwavespod (https://twitter.com/silentwavespod?lang=en) Email: silentwaves@casefilepresents.com Silent Waves Website: https://silentwavespodcast.com (https://silentwavespodcast.com/) Casefile Presents Website: https://casefilepresents.com (https://casefilepresents.com/) CREDITS Raquel O’Brien – Co Creator, Host, Producer Georgina Savage – Co Creator, Editor, Executive Producer Twitter: @georginasavage_ (https://twitter.com/georginasavage_) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Nearly Media Network – Producer IMXO from Alt Music Group – Music Production Lloyd Richards and Charlie Vonarx – Sound Design Assistance Mike Migas from Casefile Presents – Additional Audio Production Stacy Gogoulis – Graphic Design OTHER Website design by Paulina Szymanska SPONSORS Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com/) – Get $100 off your first month with promo code 'SILENT'
Gabriel, the eldest child, wakes from a dream and calls each member of his family. He knew Ralph’s biggest secret. Four years go by and Raquel and Gabriel speak about it again for the first time. In a quest to find out more, Raquel begins excavating her father’s past. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @silentwavespod (https://twitter.com/silentwavespod?lang=en) Email: silentwaves@casefilepresents.com Silent Waves Website: https://silentwavespodcast.com (https://silentwavespodcast.com/) Casefile Presents Website: https://casefilepresents.com (https://casefilepresents.com/) CREDITS Raquel O’Brien – Co Creator, Host, Producer Georgina Savage – Co Creator, Editor, Executive Producer Twitter: @georginasavage_ (https://twitter.com/georginasavage_) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Nearly Media Network – Producer IMXO from Alt Music Group – Music Production Lloyd Richards and Charlie Vonarx – Sound Design Assistance Mike Migas from Casefile Presents – Additional Audio Production Stacy Gogoulis – Graphic Design OTHER Website design by Paulina Szymanska SPONSORS Lola (https://www.mylola.com) – Get 30% off your first-month subscription with promo code 'SILENT'
Unable to keep her secret any longer, Raquel breaks her silence. She is ready to fight her cousin for what he did to her. A battle ensues. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @silentwavespod (https://twitter.com/silentwavespod?lang=en) Email: silentwaves@casefilepresents.com Silent Waves Website: https://silentwavespodcast.com (https://silentwavespodcast.com/) Casefile Presents Website: https://casefilepresents.com (https://casefilepresents.com/) CREDITS Raquel O’Brien – Co Creator, Host, Producer Georgina Savage – Co Creator, Editor, Executive Producer Twitter: @georginasavage_ (https://twitter.com/georginasavage_) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Nearly Media Network – Producer IMXO from Alt Music Group – Music Production Lloyd Richards and Charlie Vonarx – Sound Design Assistance Mike Migas from Casefile Presents – Additional Audio Production Stacy Gogoulis – Graphic Design OTHER Website design by Paulina Szymanska SPONSORS Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com/) – Get $65 off your first month with promo code 'SILENT'
Ralph’s erratic behaviour is of concern to his family. He seems to be on a downward spiral and they can’t keep up with his lies. Then, one day when he fails to return home from a meeting, Elizabeth reports him missing. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @silentwavespod (https://twitter.com/silentwavespod?lang=en) Email: silentwaves@casefilepresents.com Silent Waves Website: https://silentwavespodcast.com (https://silentwavespodcast.com/) Casefile Presents Website: https://casefilepresents.com (https://casefilepresents.com/) CREDITS Raquel O’Brien – Co Creator, Host, Producer Georgina Savage – Co Creator, Editor, Executive Producer Twitter: @georginasavage_ (https://twitter.com/georginasavage_) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Nearly Media Network – Producer IMXO from Alt Music Group – Music Production Lloyd Richards and Charlie Vonarx – Sound Design Assistance Mike Migas from Casefile Presents – Additional Audio Production Stacy Gogoulis – Graphic Design OTHER Website design by Paulina Szymanska
The O’Brien’s receive a visitor. Elizabeth’s nephew has come from Brazil to live in the family home. Raquel is in her first year of high school. Her cousin is 25. A special bond forms between them. Raquel’s younger brother Matt bears witness. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @silentwavespod (https://twitter.com/silentwavespod?lang=en) Email: silentwaves@casefilepresents.com Silent Waves Website: https://silentwavespodcast.com (https://silentwavespodcast.com/) Casefile Presents Website: https://casefilepresents.com (https://casefilepresents.com/) CREDITS Raquel O’Brien – Co Creator, Host, Producer Georgina Savage – Co Creator, Editor, Executive Producer Twitter: @georginasavage_ (https://twitter.com/georginasavage_) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Nearly Media Network – Producer IMXO from Alt Music Group – Music Production Lloyd Richards and Charlie Vonarx – Sound Design Assistance Mike Migas from Casefile Presents – Additional Audio Production Stacy Gogoulis – Graphic Design OTHER Website design by Paulina Szymanska SPONSORS Native Deodorant (http://nativedeodorant.com) – Get 20% off your first purchase with promo code 'SILENT'
Raquel O’Brien is tormented by secrets. She begins her journey of exposing her family’s shared past by first uncovering the forces that brought her parents, Elizabeth and Ralph, together. When Elizabeth discovers her family are fugitives, Ralph’s character is put into question. SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iTunes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silent-waves/id1398753375?ign-mpt=uo%3D4) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @silentwavespod (https://twitter.com/silentwavespod?lang=en) Email: silentwaves@casefilepresents.com Silent Waves Website: https://silentwavespodcast.com Casefile Presents Website: https://casefilepresents.com CREDITS Raquel O’Brien – Co Creator, Host, Producer Georgina Savage – Co Creator, Editor, Executive Producer Twitter: @georginasavage_ (https://twitter.com/georginasavage_) ADDITIONAL CREDITS Nearly Media Network – Producer IMXO from Alt Music Group – Music Production Lloyd Richards and Charlie Vonarx – Sound Design Assistance Mike Migas from Casefile Presents – Additional Audio Production Stacy Gogoulis – Graphic Design OTHER Website design by Paulina Szymanska SPONSORS Talkspace (https://www.talkspace.com/) – Get $65 off your first month with promo code 'SILENT'