Pig Iron
Tortoise MediaChristopher 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 o... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentaryNewsSociety & Culture | ||||
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I enjoyed this podcast but Chris' killing was the natural consequence of the poor ethics he had and the many bad choices he made.
Apple Podcasts5Lazylandlord
Canada3 months ago - Sound
Very poor, greater volume is needed.
Even on the latest iPhone it’s impossible unless it’s up to your ear!!
Apple Podcasts1pkaythen
United Kingdom4 months ago - Amazing
I was entrenched in this tale, and the way that they covered his story truthfully and with respect. If this is all the truth his family gets, I hope they know that he was portrayed as a complicated but good person.
Apple Podcasts5K_merr
United States6 months ago - Great journalism about a silly man
Great journalism by Basia, as always. However overall I found it a bit tedious to listen to as I think Christopher is not a journalist but just a reckless, lost and overconfident white male
Apple Podcasts5Bumblebeezzz08
Australia9 months ago - ‘What it means to choose, and therefore, to live’
A fascinating, hugely moving, intelligent tribute to - and exploration of - a tragic event and an amazing life.
Apple Podcasts5HolbornumbrellaUnited Kingdom10 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #170 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #241 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #81 | Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #182 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Philippines/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #13 |  Argentina/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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