Sometimes, reading the newspaper can evoke a strong sense of Déjà vu. Different news outlets carry the same story, using the same angle. It's almost as if the journalists huddled together and decided on the pieces of information to go with, in order to make the story uniform. And that is pack journalism: when news reporting becomes homogenous, and there is a distinct lack of original thought or initiative. In this episode of ICYMI, we explore how pack journalism influences reporting.

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:38 - Asia Calling 1 - Afghanistan builds its first mega power dam

7:23 - Asia Calling 2 - Bags of onions fill the streets of India

14:20 - Do Journalists Hunt in Packs?

This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

Apart from selling products or services, advertisements have a huge role to play in the financial sustainability of media organisations. This week, In Case You Missed It explores the symbiotic relationship between advertisers and media companies, and how they need one another for their survival.

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:07 - Asia Calling 1 - Sexual violence against women in Burma

6:35 - Asia Calling 2 - Journalists are intimidated in Thailand

15:33 - Advertising and Media: A Marriage of Convenience?

This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

Sit back, relax and listen to our collection of regional stories across Asia, brought to you by our friends from Asia Calling. The curation includes the story of a Syrian refugee in South Korea, and the recent international court ruling on South China Sea.

Here are the segments of the episode:

0:33 - Asia Calling 1 - Syrian refugees want recognition in South Korea

7:16 - Asia Calling 2 - Mining industries are killing migrant workers in India

13:23 - Asia Calling 3 - Turmoil in Kashmir over the death of militant poster boy

20:31 - Asia Calling 4 - Hague ruling on the South China Sea dispute

27:20 - Asia Calling 5 - Endangered birds in Indonesia

In the days of our forefathers, activism was defined as people congregating in a physical space and fighting for a common cause, be it through marches or sit-ins. These days, activism has taken new forms including on social media, either through hashtags, online petitions or Facebook pages. While the immediate effectiveness of social media activism has been proven in recent history, such as during the Arab Spring, the question that still lingers is, is social media activism sustainable once the furor dies down? Is it viable in the long run? We look for the answer to this and many more questions, on this week's episode of In Case You Missed It.

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:24 - Asia Calling 1 - Music aids in recovery of an Australian victim

8:08 - Asia Calling 2 - Call centres in Philippines are saturated

15:37 - #SocialMediaActivismMatters

This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin.

Crime journalism can be considered one of the grittiest beats in the profession. It comes with its own set of risks, and a totally different set of skills. From building a rapport with authorities and sourcing information from the public, to speaking to family members of the victims, the job is indeed challenging. This week on In Case You Missed It, we speak to a former crime journalist to hear his stories.

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:10 - Asia Calling 1 - China plays its part in reducing carbon emissions

8:33 - Asia Calling 2 - A lady leads an orchestra in Afghanistan

16:08 - Crime Journalism - Grit and Trauma

This episode was produced by Aziff Azuddin, Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin.

Have you ever wondered how stories in the news gain a certain traction, go through a whirlwind of media coverage, only to slowly trickle down in the end? This week, we explore how journalists determine the "newsworthiness" of a story, and the life cycle it goes through before it eventually expires.

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:16 - Asia Calling 1 - Persons of interest go missing in Thailand

9:04 - Asia Calling 2 - India tries to reduce its air pollution levels

16:01 - Does News have an Expiry Date?

This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin.

Asia has never failed to deliver when it comes to surprises. Join Asia Calling this week as they attended a poetry festival for children in India, and the annual ASEAN Literary Festival in Jakarta, among other interesting places across the region. Brought to you by our friend from Kantor Berita Radio 68H.

Here are the segments of the episode:

0:38 - Asia Calling 1 - Pakistan abuses its capital punishment law

7:43 - Asia Calling 2 - Poetry festival for children in India

15:00 - Asia Calling 3 - Islamophobia in Thailand

22:39 - Asia Calling 4 - Taboo topics at Asean Literary Festival 2016

30:05 - Asia Calling 5 - An unconventional model trying her luck in South Korea

It’s a common perception that youth seem uninterested or uneducated when it comes to the news, despite being “born digital” and proficient in social media platforms. In this week’s episode, we explore news and media literacy among youths. Is this a fair assumption? And if so, is it due to lack of exposure or awareness?

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:29 - Asia Calling 1 - Indonesia protects its waters

9:44 - Asia Calling 2 - India faces worst water crisis in decades

17:12 - Youth, Media and News - A Potent Mix?

This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

These days, news travels faster mostly on the internet, and less so through the conventional, print media. Recognising this, a lot of print media organisations are trying to make their presence felt on the World Wide Web. However, the shift is not as simple as it seems. While others are struggling to juggle between both, some found the right formula to make it work. This week, we speak to Taz, a media organisation from Germany that is learning the ropes of both mediums, and gaining the right traction.

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:13 - Asia Calling 1 - Coups in Thailand

9:12 - Asia Calling 2 - Illegal trade is on the rise in Afghanistan

16:48 - Print and Online: A Marriage Destined to Fail?

This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin

Armed with a camera and sharp lenses, photojournalists play a crucial role in capturing compelling moments that help the public visualise the news. It is not an easy job, especially as it requires quick reflexes and sharp eyes to capture a good photo. But, what does a photog consider as a good photo? We speak to a photojournalist to get an insight into the trade, as well as the challenges that come their way, especially in this day and age of social media.

Here are the segments of the episode:

1:21 - Asia Calling 1 - Journalists threatened in India

7:50 - Asia Calling 2 - Symposium on the 1965 massacre in Indonesia

13:58 - Visualising News

This episode was produced by Sharyl Kaur and Muhammad Haniff Baharudin.