Rubber Ducking Podcast
42 episodes
S3 Ep 2Ep 39. Say This in North Korea, and You’re in Trouble
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S3 Ep 1Ep 38. Through a Defector’s Eyes: Why Visiting North Korea Is So Complicated
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S2 Ep 20Ep 37. No One Thrives Alone: Why Refugees and Immigrants Need Community
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S2 Ep 19Ep 36. The Hardest Part of Starting Over in a New World
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S2 Ep 18Ep 35. Part Two - Searching for North Korea in South Korea
Hoping to reconnect with a sense of home, I traveled to South Korea—only to experience an unexpected culture shock. Everything felt unfamiliar, and I struggled to find any trace of the similarity I thought I would find. In this episode, I reflect on the complicated emotions of searching for belonging in a place that felt both close and foreign at the same time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 17Ep 35. Part one -- Exploited and Abandoned: My Struggles as an Advocacy Fellow
In this episode, I open up about my time as an advocacy fellow, where I worked for Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) for free—only to feel exploited. Things took a turn when I got into a car accident and was left to cover my own medical bills. I share my frustration and resentment toward LiNK for their lack of support, as well as the harsh reality of being on my own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 16Ep 34: Part Two – Graduation Against the Odds
Picking up where we left off, I share how I turned things around, faced my struggles head-on, and pushed through to graduation. From small victories to major setbacks, this episode is about resilience, unexpected support, and the journey to crossing that stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 15Ep 34. Part One -- Lost in High School: A North Korean Defector’s Struggle
In this episode, I dive into my early high school years—struggling with language barriers, culture shock, and failing grades—all while working at a sushi restaurant. From awkward moments to overwhelming challenges, this is the raw reality of trying to fit into a world that felt completely foreign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 14Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 2
We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with joy, pain, corruption, and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 13Ep 33. Under the Shadow of Havana: Tales of Corruption and Escape Part 1
We had the honor of hosting our very first guest, Rosario, who escaped Cuba with her sister and now resides in the United States. Join us as we dive into her powerful, emotional journey—filled with miracles and the heart-pounding escape that mirrors the struggles of those fleeing North Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S2 Ep 12Ep 32. Hope - Confident Expectations of Good Outcome.
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S2 Ep 11Ep 31: A New Chapter Begins - Navigating Foster Care, Culture, and Language Barriers
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S2 Ep 10Ep 30: A Journey to Thailand, Reuniting with a Prison Friend, and Finding New Hope
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S2 Ep 9Ep. 29 The underground opperation for helping North Korean Defectors.
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S2 Ep 8Ep 28. "Don't look back, just keep on moving until Thailand"
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S2 Ep 7Ep 27. Hello again, freedom.
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S2 Ep 6Ep 26. I met a Good Samaritan
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S2 Ep 5Ep 25. Second escape - part 2
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S2 Ep 4Ep 24. Second escape - part 1
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S2 Ep 3Ep. 23 The Hazardous Trail
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S2 Ep 2Ep. 22 Homeless but Not Hopeless
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S2 Ep 1Ep. 21 Behind the Black Veil: Inside North Korea’s Coal Mining Industry Prt 2
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S1 Ep 20Ep. 20 Behind the Black Veil: Inside North Korea’s Coal Mining Industry
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S1 Ep 19Ep 19. Cheating Husband, Business Collapse, and the Deadly Currency Devaluation that took many innocent lives
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S1 Ep 18Ep 18. Hello my old friends
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S1 Ep 17Ep 17. How does North Korean Olympic team gets picked
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S1 Ep 16Ep 16. Fresh out: Echoes of Emptiness
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S1 Ep 15Ep 15. Fresh out: Beyond the bars
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S1 Ep 14Ep 14. A Child labor? No, a child punishment.
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S1 Ep 13Ep 13. Why did North Korea send p**p balloons to South Korea? - PHD Student Maddy Collins-Ryu
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S1 Ep 12Ep 12. The King of the nerds - Virgil Griffith, Crypto genius
Virgil Griffith is an American programmer known for his work on the Ethereum cryptocurrency platform. In 2019, he was arrested and charged for attending a cryptocurrency conference in North Korea without obtaining U.S. government permission, which violated U.S. sanctions against the country. During the conference, he allegedly provided technical advice on using blockchain technology to evade sanctions. Griffith's actions raised significant legal and ethical questions regarding the intersection of technology, international law, and sanctions policy.The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization. We discuss the case of Virgil Griffith based on publicly available information and legal proceedings. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information presented is complete or free from errors. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with legal professionals for advice regarding the topics discussed. The podcast does not endorse or condone any illegal activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 11Ep 11. “You worth less than a BUG”
Please note that the information shared here is anecdotal, and is intended for educational and discussion purposes only. It should not be considered as medical, scientific, or governmental research.Being transferred to a forced labored educational center as a transferer. (How many people? What kind of criminals? What kind of food?)How people hide moneySitting on the top bunk for three weeks hearing my step mother and her daughters eating while i'm starving on the top bunkTransferred to the North Korean defector’s detention center: How my step mother finessed money from a fellow inmate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 10Ep 10. What is the consequence of escaping North Korea?
Please note that the information shared here is anecdotal, and is intended for educational and discussion purposes only. It should not be considered as medical, scientific, or governmental research.Getting onto a chinese police truck and going back to North KoreaFirst day interrogation, hearing people screaming for the secret police to stop beating them upWomen at the next cell committing suicideMy step mother was abused because she told the secret police that I was her son. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 9Ep 9. Trouble on the other side
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S1 Ep 8Ep 8. North Korean Parasite SHOCKS the World!
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S1 Ep 7Ep 7. Even Monkeys Don’t Eat Bananas Like I Did …
Please note that the information shared here is anecdotal, and is intended for educational and discussion purposes only. It should not be considered as medical, scientific, or governmental research.Chinese side at nightMy half brother helped me escape North Korea for the first time.Coming to live at China in 2008 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 6Ep 6. What do people do for fun in NK?
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S1 Ep 5Ep 5. North Korean Get Rich Quick Schemes EXPOSED!
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S1 Ep 4Ep 4. Watch a K-Drama? Straight to Jail!
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S1 Ep 3Ep 3. The one who saved me from my aunt
Please note that the information shared here is anecdotal, and is intended for educational and discussion purposes only. It should not be considered as medical, scientific, or governmental research.Moving to Sunchon to live with my half brother.Consuming contraband foreign mediaWhat people watch for fun? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 1Ep 1. Exiled for Listening to Rock Music?!
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