Overlooked
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to 'Overlooked', a podcast that shares the stories from around the world that may have been missed by your home news network. These stories will include the good, the bad and, sometimes the absolutely hilarious. The podcast is updated weekly. If you come across stories or articles that you think should be featured here, please, share them! Don't forget to share and follow on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube!.
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Meth found in waterways may be turning fish into addicts (S2E22)
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBOur story in focus this week is about a new study that shows fish have the capacity to turn into addicts. As part of the six overlooked stories in this week’s episode, we will also touch on stories that range from how a university in South Korea is using toilets to generate power on campus, to how Facebook and another U.K based company called Liquid Technologies plan to build a 2,000 KM fibre optic network from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Rwanda. #CurrentAffairs #News #Trout Supp...
A chemical-filled cargo ship has caused an environmental disaster in Sri Lanka (S2E21)
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBOur story in focus this week is about the cargo ship that burnt off the coast of Sri Lanka. So much debris and dangerous chemicals have been released from the ship, that it is now on track to be the one of the worst environmental disasters. As part of the seven overlooked stories in this week’s episode, we will also touch on stories that range from how an artist made real US$18,000 from imaginary art, the executive from the Make-A-Wish foundation that embezzled money, and to new that scien...
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Mount Nyiragongo volcano has erupted (S2E20)
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBOur story in focus this week is about the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As part of the nine overlooked stories in this week’s episode, we will also touch on stories that range from Amnesty Internationals new report that sheds light on how Indigenous people in Peru are exposed to toxic substances to a massive data leak from a Japanese dating app. #Podcast #MountNyiragongo #Volcano Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and refer...
The U.S.A's newest chess master: 10-year-old Tanitoluwa Adewumi (S2E19)
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBOur story in focus this week celebrates Tanitoluwa Adewumi who is now the national chess master in the United States. As part of the eight overlooked stories in this week’s episode, we will also touch on stories that range from the spacecraft the China landed on Mars, to the longest pedestrian suspension bridge that has now opened in Portugal. #Podcast #TanitoluwaAdewumi #Chernobyl Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia Suppor...
Scammers in an Indonesian airport reused COVID-19 nasal swab test on passengers (S2E18)
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBOur story in focus this week, is about how some unethical scammers reused COVID test swabs in Indonesia and potentially affected thousands of people. Among other stories we will also highlight the new Zulu King in South Africa, Chinese rocket debris that is set for uncontrolled descent back to earth, South Africa’s decision to end the captive lion industry, a New Zealand vigilantes’ effort to get potholes fixed using controversial street art, and a farmer in Belgium who unintendedly re-dr...
Germany will repatriate some Benin bronze artifacts plundered from Nigeria (S2E17)
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBOur story in focus this week discusses how German officials have reached an agreement with Nigerian representatives to return a portion of the artifacts known as Benin Bronzes that were stolen during the colonial era. Among other stories we will also highlight ongoing protests in Colombia, a new basic income scheme in Sudan, a change in how data related to domestic violence is being collected in India and the story of a very caring husband. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia...
A new report commissioned by Rwanda investigates the role of France in the 1994 genocide (S2E16)
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.84 MBOur story in focus this week is on a new study that was commissioned by the Rwandan Government that looks into the role France may have played in the 1994 genocide. Among other stories we will also highlight the severe drought in Mexico, a fire on Table Mountain in South Africa, and a Malaria vaccine that has been hailed as a potential break through. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia Support the show
St. Vincent is running out of clean water after ash from a volcanic eruption contaminated the islands reservoir (S2E15)
April 19, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOur story in focus this week is on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, where ash from a volcano that recently erupted has essentially left the island without water. Among other stories, we will also touch on news that Japan plans to dump the stored water from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear incident into the ocean, wonder about the ethical considerations behind news that human cells were recently grown in the embryos of monkeys, balance Chinas road to net-zero energy against their decision to ...
195 people arrested in vast international human trafficking operation (S2E14)
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThis week’s episode covers the story of a mother who was reunited with her long-lost daughter after 20 years. The circumstances of the reunion was so incredible, it can easy be confused for a movie. We also discuss the new rules from Google that limits how applications can scan your phone, the Kenyan who smashed a marathon record, the massive human trafficking operation stopped by an INTERPOL-led operation and the largest, working, Nintendo Switch ever built. Visit the blog (https://tapl...
A new approach to the HIV vaccine has shown promise in its first-in-human trial (S2E13)
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this week’s episode we touch on the largest intra-African trade transaction completed through blockchain, the ongoing crisis in the town of Palma in Mozambique, a promising vaccine for HIV and we celebrate recent good news that Asteroid Apophis will not hit the earth for another 100 plus years, and not in 2068 as previously thought. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia Support the show
Microsoft patents an AI to revive the dead as chatbots (S2E12)
March 29, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBOur feature story is about the patent Microsoft filed to revive loved ones as chatbots. Yes, chatbots. We live in interesting times. We will also discuss the launch of Tunisia’s first satellite, a new watch that costs as much as a small house, and the bereavement bill or, legislation, that has recently become law in New Zealand. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia Support the show
Nestle recycles cocoa fruit waste to replace sugar in chocolate (S2E11)
March 22, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBOur first story this week discusses how Nestle has plans to replace sugar in some of their chocolates with the pulp of the cocoa fruit. Among a few other stories, we also discuss the ongoing dispute between Somalia and Kenya related to land barriers, a 3D printed school and the worst driver in the history of Poland. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia Support the show
Toddler survives fall from 12th floor after ‘hero’ delivery driver catches her (S2E10)
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBOne of the stories this week highlights how a Vietnamese hero saved a young girl who had fallen off a balcony. Among other stories, this episode will also look at new information around Egyptian mummification techniques, a new super earth, a mine collapse in Indonesia and the 300 -year-old art of letter-locking. As usual, the podcast can be found wherever you enjoy your podcasts. You know what to do, hit that like button, tell a friend and subscribe if you haven’t already. Visit the blog...
Pieces of the Amazon rainforest are being sold on Facebook (S2E9)
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBOur highlight story is about a new documentary from the BBC that shows how land in the Amazon rainforest is allegedly being sold on Facebook. We also learn about the worlds oldest bird, glow in the dark fish and the new 1 million bolivar bills being introduced by the Venezuelan central bank. As usual, the podcast can be found wherever you enjoy your podcasts. You know what to do, hit that like button, tell a friend and subscribe if you haven’t already. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc...
Meet the miracle named Skipper, the six-legged puppy...and more (S2E8)
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBOur highlight story is about a pretty cute and fairly unique puppy. My favorite story this week concerns recent reports that video game play had a small positive correlation with well-being. In addition, we will discuss how Norway plans to no longer punish people for small quantities of drugs, how scientists at Yale used stem cells to seemingly repair spinal cords and an updated on the ongoing crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and ...
A 70-year-old man rowed across the Atlantic, to raise money for Alzheimer’s research (S2E7)
February 22, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBOur highlight story is on a 70-year-old man from England who rowed across the Atlantic to raise money Alzheimer’s. Other stories include sea foam that essentially blanketed a whole town in Ireland, allegations that Amazon pushed for the change in traffic lights to derail unionization and news that scientists have found a way to exchange messages with people who are dreaming. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia Support the show
A pack of bright blue stray dogs have been spotted in Russia (S1E6)
February 15, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week we have various stories including a pack of blue dogs in Russia, a new minister for happiness in Japan, and the release of Loujain al-Hathloul, a human rights activist, who had been held in detention for just over 1,000 days. Don’t forget that Tunuka Media will be at the 2021 Podfest Global summit. We have a discount code for $49 off any ticket just enter the promo code "TunukaMedia" at the top of the ticket selection page through the link in our bio or through the link in the ...
Mexico protests the auction of archaeological artifacts (S2E5)
February 08, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBOur feature story this week discusses the upcoming sale of artifacts with possible Mexican origins and how Mexico is trying to stop the auction from going ahead. We will also discuss transparent wood, new remote-medical services from Karachi in Pakistan and Dr. Okonjo-Iweala whose path to becoming the new head of the World Trade Organization is now essentially clear. One of our stories this week references homicide. There will be a warning just before the story starts at the 5:38 mark. W...
The Wirecard scandal: German regulator suspends its employee for insider trading (S2E4)
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBOur feature story this week discusses one of the largest accounting scandals in German history. We also discuss stories ranging from the fight for a 13 year fight for compensation by farmers in Nigeria to allegations that a popular dating app sold of its users data. The feature story includes all the markings of a riveting Hollywood movie – financial fraud, corporate coverup, and even a fugitive that is still missing. Given the recent discussions around GameStop shares in the United States, ...
Coffee news: A new pricing formula is being debated in Kenya (S2E3)
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome. While our feature story this week discusses one of the most well-loved and consumed drinks in the world, coffee. We also discuss stories ranging from organ donation in Canada to a cyclone in Mozambique. There is also a fun fact about sneaky monkeys in Bali. One of the stories this week discusses sexual assault. You’ll get a warning just before the story starts, so you will have the option to skip that story to the next one. #Tigray #Ethiopia #Kenya #Coffee Visit the blog (http...
Magic mushrooms grew in a man's veins (S2E2)
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBWhile our feature story this week discusses mushrooms, we also touch on the story of a generous doctor in Arkansas, and another story that highlights why its always important to double check hard drives before tossing them out. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2021 TunukaMedia Support the show
Financial Incentives To Have Babies in Changwon, South Korea (S2E1)
January 10, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBHappy New year, and welcome back to the podcast. Hope you had an opportunity to rest, relax and reconnect with loved ones over the holidays. In this week’s episode we cover several stories including a story from Germany where there is now a law that sets a gender quota for company boards and another from South Korea, where couples have the potential to make up to $100,000 for having more children. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the s...
Crossover - Africa in my kitchen - Cape Verde - Cachupa
December 21, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBHi its your host Yemi, the Overlooked podcast is still on a break from season 1. I am taking some time to rest, relax and recharge for 2021. As you may already know, the Overlooked podcast is produced by Tunuka Media. The same production studio at produces the well-loved podcast Africa in my kitchen. Seeing as the holiday season is about to go into full swing, I thought it would be great to just highlight Africa in my kitchen while we wait for the Overlooked podcast to come back on earl...
Season 1 Finale - Recap and Update (S1E34)
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.87 MBHi Everyone, Welcome to the season finale. In this episode of the show we will revisit some of the compelling stories across the 33 episodes from our first season. Thank you for all your support as we wrap up season one of the podcast, I look forward to sharing more overlooked stories with you in 2021. Stay blessed. Support the show
Monster wolf in Hokkaido, Japan (S1E33)
November 09, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWelcome to a new episode. Our main story this week is about a wolf. Well, more along the lines of the monster wolf. If you have seen the Episode cover, you have a general picture of what it looks like. We will also discuss a new WhatsApp update, an earthquake that hit Turkey, and a new malaria test that makes testing as simple as putting on a bandage. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Gambia gets ready to swap marbles for ballot papers, and more stories (S1E32)
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBWelcome to a new episode. Our main story this week is about the fascinating way presidential votes are done in Gambia, and why they are now switching away from it. Before that we will cover various stories that range from the sentencing of NXIBM founder, Keith Raniere in the U.S to the Swedish cargo ship that will be able to move up to 7,000 cars while harnessing the power of wind. This and all other episodes can be found where you enjoy your podcasts. Its also republished on audio form...
Children killed in an attack on a school in Kumba, Cameroon (S1E31)
October 26, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBWelcome to a new episode. This week, we will discuss various stories that includes a the attack on children in Cameroon, new restaurant in Egypt set to attract tourists, the election results in Seychelles, the #endSARs movement in Nigeria and the weird case of a drug courier that reported his drugs missing to police. #Kumba #Cameroon #AnglophoneCrisis Support the show
Over 50 women have accused aid workers of abuse...and more stories (S1E30)
October 19, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBWelcome to episode 30. In this episode we discuss stories from several countries including Japan, the Czech Republic, France, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where aid workers from various organizations of the United Nations (U.N) have been accused of abuse. #UN #WHO #Kilimajaro #News #CurrentAffairs Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Special: The Southern Kaduna crisis. A conversation with Alheri Magaji of the RADi Foundation
October 12, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 33.9 MBWelcome to the very first special episode of the Overlooked Podcast. In this special, our focus is on the ongoing violent crisis in Southern Kaduna located in Nigeria. We will also have our first interview guest, Alheri Magaji who is with the RADI foundation. RADi foundation is based out of Southern Kaduna, and is a grassroots organization focused on helping the victims of the crisis in the region. The history of violent conflict in Southern Kaduna is a complex and long one. However, w...
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict escalates once again. (S1E28)
October 05, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.36 MBWelcome to a new episode. We kick off this episode by celebrating the achievement of three scientists who have been awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine, this episode will also cover the story about the American who was arrested in Thailand for posting a negative TripAdvisor review, we will then pop into Russia briefly to talk about the alleged cult leader that has been arrested, and our feature story will focus on the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh an area located within Azerbaijan bu...
Olympic champion, Semenya lost the legal battle over her testosterone levels (S1E27)
September 28, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBWelcome to a new episode This week I will provide an update to a story from Australia we covered in June, talk about a futuristic looking place that took its first flight in Germany, we will talk about the cheapest most expensive birthday gift and finally our feature story on Olympic Champion Caster Semenya. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
'You Forgot This' - Thai National Park Mails Garbage Back to Tourists (S1E26)
September 21, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, among many more stories, we discuss the innovative way that Thailand is dealing with tourists and the garbage they leave behind, we will touch on how Asian airlines are trying to tackle a drop in revenue and a jailbreak in Uganda, where over 200 nude inmates have escaped into the forest. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Innovative renovations bring affordable housing (S1E25)
September 14, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.3 MBWelcome to a new week! Given the roller-coaster that has been 2020, for this week the episode will focus on uplifting stories from around the world. From the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award which we think is a collection of memes waiting to happen, to Groundbreaking Research from Hungary that Could Eventually restore sight to the blind. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Pakistan bans dating apps on morality grounds (S1E24)
September 07, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBWelcome to a new week and happy Labor Day if you are celebrating where you are. In this week’s episode we will discuss a number of stories. From a new law in Australia, that is so stringent that even sexual assault victims cannot publicly tell their story without fear of jail time, to the Zimbabwean government making plans to return seized farmland to white farmers, and finally the story of how Pakistan is cracking down on dating apps. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for ...
Good news: The African continent is officially free of polio (S1E23)
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.21 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will talk about stories from #Sudan, #Kyrgyzstan, #Scotland, #Israel, #Botswana and celebrate news from the World Health Organization that the Africa is now officially free of polio. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
The Cyprus Papers: Citizenship by Investment (S1E22)
August 24, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will talk about stories from #Sudan, #Mali, #Taiwan, #Libya, #Turkey, #Germany, #TheUnitedStates, #Brazil, #TheUnitedKingdom and #Cyprus, where an Al Jazeera exclusive report claims that Cyprus violated its own rules, and sold its visas to criminals and corrupt politicians. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Tanzanian miner strikes it rich...again! (S1E21)
August 17, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will talk about stories from #Mauritius, #Germany, #Taiwan, #TheUnitedKingdom and #Tanzania where a miner has struck it rich for the third time in two months! Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
She pretended to be a doctor, Ugandan children died ... and more stories. (S1E20)
August 10, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will talk about stories from #Lebanon, #NorthMacedonia, #Italy, #Mauritius, #TheUnitedKingdom #Jordan #France and #Uganda where an American missionary with no medical training pretended to be a doctor at a care center where 105 Ugandan children subsequently died. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Long lost sisters reunite after 50+ years (S1E19)
August 03, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will talk about stories from #Japan, #Germany, #Russia, #Malaysia, #Liberia and #TheUnitedStates where two sisters have COVID-19 to thank for their reunion. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Meet the sturddlefish, an "impossible" hybrid.. and more (S1E18)
July 27, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will talk about stories from #Mexico, #TheUnitedStates, #Russia, #Gabon, and #Hungry where scientists accidentally created a new type of fish. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Journey to the edge of space... and more! (S1E17)
July 20, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #TheVatican, #TheUnitedKingdom, #Russia, #Isreal, #Iran, #Nigeria, #Barbados and #TheUnitedStates where a company plans to take you to the edge of space. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. Support the show
Conjoined twins separated in Italy (S1E16)
July 13, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #India, #TheUnitedKingdom, #Germany, #Bosnia, and #Italy where doctors have successfully separated 2-year old conjoined twins. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia Support the show
The Myanmar jade mine landslide disaster (S1E15)
July 06, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #Japan, #Botswana, #Italy, #TheUnitedStates, and #Myanmar where a massive landslide has caused a devastating disaster. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia Support the show
The 'thrill of the chase' is over (S1E14)
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #Lesotho, #China, #Italy, #NewCaledonia, #Ethopia, #Egypt, #Sudan, and the #TheUnitedStates where the 10-year search for US$2 million in treasure, has finally come to an end. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia Support the show
Monkey gets life behind bars and more (S1E13)
June 22, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MBThe overlooked podcast brings under-reported stories to you. In this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #China, #Mali #TheCzechRepublic, #Syria #Yemen and #India where a monkey gets a lifetime jail sentence. This episode also highlights stories in recognition of #WorldRefugeeDay. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia Support the show
Whoops! sorry for the invasion.
June 15, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBThe overlooked podcast brings under-reported stories to you. In this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #TheUnitedStates, #Kenya, #Japan #TheCzechRepublic, #Poland and #Germany where a vaccine coalition has been formed. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia
Whoops! sorry for the invasion (S1E12)
June 15, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MBThe overlooked podcast brings under-reported stories to you. In this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #TheUnitedStates, #Kenya, #Japan #TheCzechRepublic, #Poland and #Germany where a vaccine coalition has been formed. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia Support the show
#WeAreTired No To Rape
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThe overlooked podcast brings under-reported stories to you. In this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #Australia, #Russia, #DemocraticRepublicofCongo and #Nigeria where women march and say, #WeAreTired of assault. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia
#WeAreTired No To Rape (S1E11)
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThe overlooked podcast brings under-reported stories to you. In this week's #podcast episode we will cover stories from #Australia, #Russia, #DemocraticRepublicofCongo and #Nigeria where women march and say, #WeAreTired of assault. Visit the blog (https://taplink.cc/tunukamedia) for pictures and references. © 2020 TunukaMedia Support the show