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This week we’re talking about HACKERS and CYBER CRIME.

The Lazarus Heist podcast tells the story of the Lazarus group, an illicit ring of hackers that investigators say are linked to North Korea. The group attempted to steal over a billion US dollars and are said to be behind the 2014 Sony hack.

So this week we discuss our encounters with North Korea and the problematic, dehumanizing way North Koreans tend to be depicted. Does this podcast do anything to dismantle these tropes? And what are North Korean booze cruises and why are they so deeply unethical?

Lazarus Heist is a podcast produced by the BBC World Service with North Korea expert and former correspondent Jean Lee, and Geoff White, an investigative journalist and technology specialist.

Listen to the original podcast and form your own opinions: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xtvg9/episodes/downloads

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To find more official-ish stuff we’re up to, find Anya and Saga here: linktr.ee/pauseplayrepeatpodcast

The music in our podcast is "You Can't Judge a Book" performed by Mac Wiseman and written by Claude Boone. It's a Dot Records Production.

All soundbites in this episode are used with permission from the BBC World Service.

We LOVE investigative stories. No really, we are addicted. But… sometimes… we feel like we are the ones doing the work. In this episode, we are talking about FINDING NATASHA by Message Heard. The story seems to have everything we love, a good question, a fascinating family history, USSR scaries and ballet (Anya squeals here). The one thing we were left confused by was the true crime promises the podcast was actually selling us – were they there? We aren’t so sure. Listen to us talk about what branding means for pods and why we are all so truly obsessed with the true crime genre even if it gives us the ick.

FINDING NATASHA is produced by Message Heard. 

Listen to the original podcast and form your own opinions! https://messageheard.com/podcast-finding-natasha 

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To find more official-ish stuff we’re up to, find Anya and Saga here:  linktr.ee/pauseplayrepeatpodcast

The music in our podcast is "You Can't Judge a Book" performed by Mac  Wiseman and written by Claude Boone. It's a Dot Records Production.

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!! IT'S OUR FIRST BONUS EPISODE! 

On last week's episode we discussed the Off Menu Podcast, a food podcast where British comedians James Acaster and Ed Gamble sit down with a guest and ask them about their dream meal.

So we thought, why not discuss our favorite dishes too? 

So here you are, a short-mini-bonus episode all about food food FOOD! (And also: torturing ducks, #jianbingmemories, and why Russian and Swedish food sucks – sorry not sorry).

If you liked this format, you'll definitely like the Off Menu podcast. Subscribe and listen for free:  https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/episodes

Have a favorite dish that deserves a shout-out? (Or maybe you disagree with our meals) let us know on our socials:

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To find more official-ish stuff we’re up to, find Anya and Saga here: linktr.ee/pauseplayrepeatpodcast

This week's episode is about SHEER feel-good listening: it's the Off Menu Podcast!

Every week, British comedians James Acaster and Ed Gamble sit down with a celebrity (broadcasters, comedians, chefs) and ask them their favorite ever starter, main course, desert, side dish, and drink (but not in that order!)

Whenever we need a comfort podcast, this is our go-to! Long-time listeners quickly feel like they're part of the gang, keeping up with the inside jokes, learning more and more about the lives of the hosts.

Because that's why a lot of people love listening to podcasts right? To feel like you're a part of the crew, to get a new group of friends that don't even know you exist. Or is that just us?

Para-social relationships are a big thing for podcast listeners. In this episode we deep-dive into the weird relationship podcast listeners have with podcast host. We also try to analyze what makes this podcast so lovable – and why Brits love chips and hate lychees.

This podcast is produced by Plosive and the great Benit....erm...Ben Williams.

Listen to the original podcast and form your own opinions! https://www.offmenupodcast.co.uk/episodes

Join the discussion and let us know what YOU thought on our

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Or shoot us a message at: pauseplayrepeatpodcast@gmail.com

To find more official-ish stuff we’re up to, find Anya and Saga here:  linktr.ee/pauseplayrepeatpodcast

The music in our podcast is "You Can't Judge a Book" performed by Mac Wiseman and written by Claude Boone. It's a Dot Records Production. 

All soundbites in this episode are from the Off Menu Podcast.

It is not black. It is not white. It is… grey. In this week’s episode we are listening to INTO THE GREY ZONE by Sky News and Deborah Haynes. From assassinations to disinformation, we touch on how states can stay out of ‘war’ as we might know it, but also be perpetually in it. We talk about the dangers of only looking outward when discussing foreign affairs, and also question our perceptions of international nerdiness and biases. Plug in this pod for your dose of scary reality, and relax to the sound of us screaming to the most dramatic music ever.

This podcast is produced by Sky News and it is reported by Deborah Haynes. All soundbites were used with permission from Sky News.  

Listen to the original podcast and form your own opinions!  https://news.sky.com/story/into-the-grey-zone-podcast-episode-one-the-gathering-storm-12184704

Join the discussion and let us know what YOU thought on our

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Or shoot us a message at: pauseplayrepeatpodcast@gmail.com

To find more official-ish stuff we’re up to, find Anya and Saga here:  linktr.ee/pauseplayrepeatpodcast

The music in our podcast is "You Can't Judge a Book" performed by Mac Wiseman and written by Claude Boone. It's a Dot Records Production.

Just a heads up: in this episode we discuss the way The Baron of Botox depicts suicide.

The beauty industry is pretty messed up. It’s an industry that feeds off of our insecurities and bombards us with air-brushed beauty standards. Luckily, lots of recent reporting has tried to expose this...

...but not all reporting.

Which takes us to this week’s podcast. A podcast about the beauty industry which we felt...might have missed the mark.

The Baron of Botox is about one of Hollywood’s most famous botox pioneers, Dr. Fredric Brandt, whose clients included Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow among others. He was a much-loved, caring, yet very troubled person.

This podcast attempts to look into the dark side of the beauty industry and to figure out what makes the industry’s leading figures tick.

So what does it get wrong? Have a listen to see what we thought!

This podcast is produced by Imperative Entertainment. It is reported by Justine Harman.

Listen to the original podcast and form your own opinions! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-baron-of-botox/id1493450409

Join the discussion and let us know what YOU thought on our

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Or shoot us a message at: pauseplayrepeatpodcast@gmail.com

To find more official-ish stuff we’re up to, find Anya and Saga here:  linktr.ee/pauseplayrepeatpodcast

The music in our podcast is "You Can't Judge a Book" performed by Mac Wiseman and written by Claude Boone. It's a Dot Records Production.