#27 news, true crime, pop culture

war reporting, love island takes on true crime, and EmRata tries podcasting

Author

Jack Park
November 07, 2022

Pig Iron  

This podcast is definitely top of the list for #26. Pig Iron is about Christopher Allen, a 'foreign correspondant/foreign mercenary. After he was shot and killed in South Sudan (aged 26) people really began to wonder whether he was there as a reporter or fighter. This podcast is a dark adventure into war, reporting, and the story of Christopher Allen. Episodes released every Tuesday and I'm eagerly awaiting the next upload! Thanks Max for the recommendation. 

Pig Iron - Podcast App Links - Plink

Podcast App links to listen, download, and subscribe to Pig Iron. Click to listen! Pig Iron by Tortoise Media described as: Christopher Allen was trying to make it as a war reporter when, aged just 26, he was shot and killed on the frontline in South Sudan. But as news of his death began to spread, suspicion grew. Some claimed he was really there as a mercenary, a fighter. Others said he was a reckless freelancer, in over his head. And there was another question: was he killed on purpose, or was this another accident of war? From Tortoise and the team behind Sweet Bobby, Pig Iron is a dark adventure in war and journalism – and into what really happened to Christopher Al.... Podcast links by Plink.

https://plinkhq.com/i/1648315417?to=page

Partners in Crime 

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling present a light-hearted funny podcast. In each episode they share and discuss a true crime story (such as, Bonnie and Clyde or The Lottery Murder) providing hilarious commentary and bouncing off each other. Easy to listen to and definitely one that I'll keep coming back to. 

Partners in Crime with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

Listen to Partners in Crime with Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/show/52xKyT18B3dwpmCJNrtffb

High Low with EmRata

Must admit, I'm not convinced about this one yet as EmRata joins the list of celebrities releasing podcasts. The podcast will release two episodes a week, on Tuesday with special guests (last week was Alex Cooper) and on Thursday there will be a solo episode with EmRata posing a question and then investigating it. I felt as though it is definitely worth a call out on the newsletter - let me know what you think!

High Low with EmRata - Podcast App Links - Plink

Podcast App links to listen, download, and subscribe to High Low with EmRata. Click to listen! High Low with EmRata by EmRata / Sony Music Entertainment / Somethin’ Else described as: Hi, I’m EmRata, aka Emily Ratajkowski. Maybe you know me from my work as an actress or model, or maybe you’ve read my bestselling book, My Body. I’m interested in marrying everything high and low brow by talking pop culture and happenings that may seem frivolous in a way that raises big questions. On this podcast, I’ll be talking everything from politics, philosophy, and feminism to sex, TikTok and relationships. Every Tuesday, I’ll host intimate conversations with special guests, including celebs, incredible authors, close friends, and people I admire. In the week’s second episode, I’ll talk ab.... Podcast links by Plink.

https://plinkhq.com/i/1648732468?to=page

I'm back after a 3 week break - resuming normal service from now onwards. Thanks for reading this week. Please let me know if you have any podcasts that you'd like to recommend! 

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