We're living in a time of sweeping change and constant chaos. HIT PAUSE with STAR PRICE is a podcast exploring the head-spinning cultural shifts happening every-single-day. From the fall of the world order to the rise of AI, from the insanity of our politics to the revolution of independent media (and what about Starbucks shrinking its cup size?) — we offer a look into what it all means, with a few laughs along the way. Host Star Price is a documentary filmmaker with 30 years of experience interviewing people who matter. New episodes every Thursday!
A HIT PAUSE SPECIAL EPISODE: What does a crime scene reveal that a killer doesn't want you to see?
In this complete, uncut conversation, criminal investigator and true-crime TV host Paul Holes goes deep on how he thinks about murder, serial predators, staged crime scenes, investigative mistakes, and why we're so fascinated by true crime.
Holes explains how he approaches a case from the crime scene and the victim outward—and how his own experience with the Golden State Killer taught him the danger of tunnel vision.
He also talks about how true crime can educate people about danger, but can also become psychologically unhealthy when we're constantly exposed to the worst things people do.
We also get into several notorious cases:
• Nancy Guthrie: Holes analyzes the surveillance video and argues that what appears to be an abduction for ransom may have been staged to misdirect investigators.
• Missy Bevers: Why Holes thinks the bizarre surveillance footage may itself be part of the staging—and why he believes the killer could be either male or female.
• Marilyn Monroe: Holes explains why he believes her death scene may have been staged and lays out his theory about how she died. These are Holes' theories, not established facts.
• The Zodiac Killer: Why Holes believes the case may still be solvable through DNA and genetic genealogy.
And in one of the more personal parts of the conversation, Holes talks openly about the psychological toll of decades spent investigating horrific crimes—and how he tries to “hit pause” himself by getting outside, mountain biking and taking what he calls his “dandelion break.”
This is the complete 66-minute conversation, including material that didn't make it into the shorter edited episode. If you enjoy conversations that go beyond the headlines and try to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to Hit Pause.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why are we fascinated by true crime?
02:43 How social media changed criminal investigations
05:03 Is technology making murder harder?
07:41 What does evil actually look like?
09:41 Could any of us become a murderer?
13:06 Why we want true crime to have an ending
15:46 Why do so many women love true crime?
18:52 How Paul Holes approaches a murder investigation
23:09 The danger of tunnel vision
25:33 How true crime can educate killers
29:17 The psychological toll of investigating evil
35:22 The Nancy Guthrie case
42:03 The mystery of Missy Beavers
49:29 Was Marilyn Monroe's death staged?
59:56 The Zodiac Killer: Can he still be identified?
61:41 Is our obsession with true crime healthy?
64:06 How Paul Holes hits pause
65:19 What's next for Paul Holes?
For more, visit our website: https://www.hitpausepod.com
1 Oct 2026
Can Abdul El-Sayed Win Michigan’s Senate Race?
Michigan’s Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests of 2026.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed emerged from a bruising primary and now faces Republican Mike Rogers in a battleground state that has become central to the fight for control of the Senate.
In this episode of Hit Pause, Star Price talks with CNN political reporter Patrick Svitek about what’s really driving the race — and whether El-Sayed can maintain his momentum against Rogers.
We break down:
• Why El-Sayed’s campaign has connected with progressive and younger voters
• How Republicans are using El-Sayed’s relationship with streamer Hasan Piker against him
• Whether the Piker controversy is fading as a campaign issue• How Mike Rogers is trying to separate himself from Donald Trump without losing Trump’s voters
• Rogers’ messaging on Iran, healthcare and prescription drug prices
• El-Sayed’s push for Medicare for All
• The importance of Black voters in the Detroit metro area• Whether young voters will actually turn out for El-Sayed• What the race could mean for Michigan — and the national Senate map
• What an El-Sayed victory could mean for the 2028 Democratic presidential primaryPlus, we take a close look at the campaign ads and political strategy shaping the race.If you want politics without the endless doom scrolling, subscribe to Hit Pause.Website:
https://www.hitpausepod.com
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CHAPTERS
00:00 The Michigan Senate race
00:48 Why Michigan matters
03:26 How El-Sayed won the Democratic primary
06:09 El-Sayed’s “as Michigan as it gets” strategy
08:12 Mike Rogers’ response
11:22 How Rogers can attack El-Sayed
13:13 The Hasan Piker controversy
18:14 El-Sayed takes on the Piker question
20:22 Is the Piker attack fading?
21:31 How Donald Trump looms over the race
23:17 Can Rogers separate himself from Trump?
27:06 Why healthcare is becoming a major issue
28:33 Rogers’ prescription drug ad
31:30 El-Sayed and Medicare for All
35:14 What the polls are telling us
36:17 The Black vote in Michigan
38:02 Will young voters turn out?
40:11 What an El-Sayed victory could mean nationally
41:24 What does Patrick do to Hit Pause?
Show website: https://www.hitpausepod.com
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25 Sept 2026
Is It Time to Leave America?
For some Americans, the idea of leaving the United States has gone from a fantasy to a serious possibility.In this episode of Hit Pause, I talk with Jana Sanchez and Bethany Quinn, two Americans who moved to Europe and now help other Americans figure out where they could go—and how they could actually make the move.
Jana and Bethany are the founders of GTFO Tours, which helps Americans explore relocation options and navigate the process of moving abroad.
We talk about why Americans are considering life abroad, what countries offer realistic paths for Americans, how much money you really need, digital nomad and retirement visas, second passports, healthcare, and what life can actually be like after you leave.
And yes, we get into the big question: Is there a place in the world for you?
Jana and Bethany are the founders of GTFO Tours, which helps Americans explore relocation options and navigate the process of moving abroad.
GTFO Tours: gtfotours.com
Chapters
00:00 Why do Americans want to GTFO?
02:58 America is changing
06:28 “We’re just meat”
09:19 Who actually wants to leave America?
11:28 How Jana & Bethany got out
14:36 Why Bethany moved to Europe
16:40 Which countries are easiest for Americans?
19:12 The $5,000 Netherlands visa
23:28 Where can you live on very little money?
25:50 What about Italy?
33:56 Is there a place in Europe for everyone?
34:25 Could you qualify for a second passport?
35:04 Digital nomad visas and other options
37:06 How different countries treat Americans
40:07 Does Canada want Americans?
44:15 What about Asia?
45:05 What happens to your work-life balance?
46:35 How moving abroad can change your lifestyle
49:19 Final thoughts
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