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05/15/25 • 47 min
What do peace talks, the Pope, Eurovision, and the fear of sleeping naked in wartime Ukraine have in common? This episode.This week, Masha and Yulia break down the absurdity of so-called “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine, the strange rise of a Pope with a suspicious backstory, and why religious institutions should maybe... sit this one out.They also share how working in media during war affects their day-to-day, from debating which side of Kyiv might be safer from missile strikes to bringing your camera home “in case you survive the attack.”Plus: naked rescue nightmares, Eurovision controversies, Hungarian spies, and the Soviet Union literally falling from space.🎧 New episodes every week where we unmask the headlines, the hypocrisy, and ourselves — one existential laugh at a time.——🧭 Find us here:Masha Yulia
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USE CODE unmasking10 for a 10% discount ——00:00 – Your weekly dose of chaos + Intro 01:00 – Istanbul: where peace talks go to die05:00 – When Bob became Pope (yes, that Bob)10:00 – Jesus said don't kill... unless?17:00 – Living that missile alert lifestyle22:00 – Death preferences: a casual discussion26:00 – Wardrobe tips for sudden strikes27:30 – Soviet space junk: the gift that keeps on giving29:00 – Hungary took 'watching' too literally36:00 – Eurovision: where politics meet sparkles44:00 – Lithuania tea & other cliffhangers
04/24/25 • 51 min
Today on unMasking Pod we're serving apocalyptic prophecies, that might explain why Francis peaced out on Easter (dramatic timing: 10/10), with a side of unexpected drone donations, proving that even Popes can slide into Ukraine's DMs while no one is watching.
Yulia's Frenchman navigates Ukrainian Easter traditions while getting accidentally baptized (spoiler: he survived both).🤯 We investigate why Russian accents sound like Valley Girl meets Eastern Europe, debate whether 2027 is actually the end or just a really aggressive deadline, and explain how my dog sitter turned my frozen varenyky stash into a true crime story (!).Also in this episode: 👽 Eery reasons why the Pope ghosted Earth 🏡 Architecture therapy: traditional Ukrainian house designs are basically Sims for adults with trauma🖼️ The secret art of meeting Ukrainian parents 🚨 Uzhhorod: The mysterious Ukrainian city where curfew goes to die
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04/30/25 • 67 min
Ever wondered how a girl's obsession with Justin Bieber's Instagram turned into Ukraine's most unexpected resistance story? (Spoiler: it involves questionable operation hours, accidental propaganda fighting, and a whole lot of discontent russians).🤔 Think you've seen weird career changes? Try explaining how memorizing Bieber's tour schedule became the perfect training for tracking disinformation campaigns. Or how organizing fan meetups accidentally prepared you for mobilizing international support movements. (Sorry, Justin, but Ukraine's got better crowd coordination now).Also in this episode:🏆 Why your "cringe" fan phase might actually be your political bootcamp🎨 What happens when the worst person you know is right? (ft. Ben Shapiro)🏛️ That awkward moment when the odds against you become your superpower
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05/23/25 • 60 min
What do staring down Russians in airports, being mistaken for Russian speakers, and discovering Lithuania's obsession with herbal liquors have in common? This episode.This week, Masha and Yulia share their wild travel adventures outside Ukraine's war bubble. From Yulia's anti-disinformation fellowship in Vilnius to awkward encounters with Putin-defending Russians living comfortably abroad, they break down the culture shock of leaving a war zone.They also dive into why Europeans still can't spell Kyiv correctly, the trauma of hotel staff assuming you speak Russian after seeing your Ukrainian passport, and how Lithuanian military takes disinformation seriously (but maybe not seriously enough).Plus: 17-hour solo drives thanks to the "brotherly" nation, making new friends through mutual Russian-bashing, Soviet architectural remnants, and why asking your American neighbors for sugar will get you three-headed stares.🎯 New episodes every week where we unmask the headlines, the hypocrisy, and ourselves — one existential laugh at a time.——🧭 Find us here:Masha Yulia ——🍺 Buy Luki Gin hereUSE CODE unmasking10 for a 10% discount
Missiles, Men & The New Normal Nobody Asked For
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03/26/25 • 52 min
Ever wondered what it’s like to plan a date between air raid sirens? Or explain to your dog that those flashes in the sky are just another Friday night in Ukraine?
Welcome to our not-so-normal normal. From catfishing tanks (yes, really) to grandpas with DIY declarations of independence, this week’s episode of Unmasking is a chaotic ride through the surreal reality of living and not just surviving in a war zone.
We’re spilling the tea on the parts of war that don’t make headlines — like what it’s really like to date someone who can’t tell you where they are, why pacifism is the ultimate privilege check, and how we’re holding on to softness in a world that keeps trying to harden us.
In this episode:
💘 Dating in a war zone – and why “can’t talk, at the front” is a legit excuse
🕊️ Why peace talks aren’t so peaceful
🎭 When our new normal makes everyone else uncomfortable
📜 That awkward moment when your heritage becomes a bargaining chip
💥 Why the female experience of war isn’t just staying strong and knitting camouflage nets
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Cults, Control, and the Death of Critical Thinking
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04/02/25 • 63 min
Ever feel like reality is glitching? You’re not alone.
In this episode of Unmasking, we dive into the terrifyingly casual collapse of critical thinking — from TikTok echo chambers and AI hallucinations to modern politics that feel more like cults than campaigns.
📉 A wild Columbia Journalism Review study found that AI tools cite fake news over 60% of the time. We break down how the internet is quietly (and not-so-quietly) radicalizing us — and why your algorithm might be gaslighting you.
🧠 @yewleea breaks down how far-right movements use cult-like psychology to gain power, while Masha shares personal run-ins with TikTok conspiracy theorists — and the chaos of trying to stay sane in a world where no one reads past the headline.
Also in this episode:
📲 Signal’s spicy rebrand
🧃 Media literacy 101
📉 Why facts alone won’t save us
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AI search engines cite incorrect news sources at an alarming 60% rate, study says
Hands Off – Save the U.S. Protest on April 5th
🎧 Chapters:
00:00-Welcome to the Simulation + Intro
01:09-Truth.exe Has Stopped Working in ChatGPT
10:27-Politics: The Cult That Went Viral
14:46-Far-Right Psychology for Dummies
17:57-Corruption Olympics: France vs Ukraine
22:30-How to Break Up With Your Info Echo Chamber
25:02-Maple MAGAs: Canada is Getting Spicy
28:26-Ex Files: Yulia's Haunting Past TikTok Edition
32:45-Grey's Anatomy: IRL in a War Zone Edition
39:11-Disinfo: The New Digital Drug Making us Numb
43:33-How to Un-Trump Your Timeline
45:25-Soft Cult Summer
50:57-Internet Survival Guide
58:31-Why We're Still Here + Love Letters to Listeners
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03/19/25 • 39 min
This week, we dive into the shifting global power structures of 2025 and why does it feel like the world is on fire—again? From Serbia, Hungary, and Georgia pushing back against authoritarianism to U.S. crackdowns on free speech and human rights, we unpack the biggest global movements happening right now.
Plus, it’s St. Patrick’s Day, so naturally, we take a detour into Ireland’s long history of resistance and its unexpected parallels to Ukraine. And Yulia’s dogs are learning French... because, of course, they are.
In this episode:
👀 Why are more countries rejecting U.S. influence?
🔥 Are we witnessing a global uprising?
🇺🇸 Is America turning into the thing it once fought against?
Join us for a chaotic, funny, and brutally honest conversation about the world today.
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🎙️ Unmasking is a raw, real, and sometimes a completely unhinged dive into life in Ukraine, global events, and all the absurdity in between.
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Valentine’s Day, Chornobyl & Unhinged Matchmaking
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02/27/25 • 38 min
Life feels like it’s on fire—literally and figuratively. As Ukrainians, we navigate war, politics, and daily chaos. But to stay sane, we sit on this couch every week, unpack what’s happening in the world and our lives, and now... you’re invited to the conversation.
In this episode:
💘 Valentine’s Day – Dating in a war zone, matchmaking disasters, and why Masha may (or may not) have a date.
☢️ Chornobyl & Security in Europe – Russia hit a nuclear power plant with a drone. What does that mean for Ukraine and global security?
🌍 Trump, America & Europe’s Breakup – Why the Munich Security Conference felt like a global “it’s not you, it’s me.”
🤔 What Would You Say to Your Younger Self? – A viral trend making us question... would younger us even like us today?
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*BONUS* Panic Attacks and Political Anxiety: A Raw Discussion on Coping in Uncertain Times
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03/23/25 • 23 min
Ever felt like the world is one giant stress ball, and you're just trying not to squeeze too hard? Join us for a raw and witty dive into the chaos of political anxiety and panic attacks, where we serve up a cocktail of humor and heart.
Live from a war zone (no biggie, just another Tuesday), we share our unique Ukrainian perspective on the madness of current events. With media and politics playing tag-team on our mental health, we're here to offer some coping strategies that don't involve hiding under your bed.
Armed with friendship support and a dash of sarcasm, we tackle the trauma and uncertainty with a wink and a smile. Whether you're in need of a laugh or just some good old-fashioned empathy, tune in to find out how we juggle our responsibilities and personal lives without dropping the ball (too often).
This is our first ever previously UNRELEASED episode, that we are serving up as a Sunday bonus. Enjoy?
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Political Games, Puppies & Public Embarrassment
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03/12/25 • 41 min
From awkward dating run-ins to America’s democracy crisis—this episode has everything. Masha is getting a dog (finally), Yulia exposes her love life to an unintended audience, and somehow we end up debating whether the U.S. is turning into Russia. Also, should we start giving out medals for men moving to Ukraine?
In this episode:
🐶 Dogs or Dating – Masha’s emotional support dog dreams and why she’s finally making it happen.
🍜 Spilling Secrets Over Ramen – Yulia’s love life update takes an awkward turn when she realizes who’s been listening.
🧠 News Overload & Mental Survival – Avoiding the news is impossible, but is there a way to not lose our minds?
🇺🇸 America, Democracy & The Slippery Slope – Are Americans becoming like Russians... for different reasons?
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Masha - masha.go.round
Yulia - yewleea
🎙️ Unmasking is a raw, real, and sometimes completely unhinged dive into life in Ukraine, global events, and all the absurdity in between.
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How many episodes does unMasking Pod have?
unMasking Pod currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does unMasking Pod cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on unMasking Pod?
The episode title 'Cults, Control, and the Death of Critical Thinking' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on unMasking Pod?
The average episode length on unMasking Pod is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of unMasking Pod released?
Episodes of unMasking Pod are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of unMasking Pod?
The first episode of unMasking Pod was released on Feb 27, 2025.
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