So this actually happened: one of the most unpredictable and eccentric NBA players of all time put the entire United States (and maybe the whole world) at risk when he found himself cozying up to one of the world’s most notorious dictators. Joining Tess to talk through this strange and hilarious story is writer, actor, and comedian Megan Koester (@bornferal). 

 

Read Megan’s writing here. 

 

To learn more about this story, check out the documentary “Big Bang in Pyongyang” and “The Hermit Kingdom” 

 

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Pop Mystery Pod is written and produced by Tess Barker @tesstifybarker. Produced by Tyler Hill. 

 

Theme song by Rick Wood @Rickw00d.

 

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