Playback after slideshow is burned using iDVD produces random pauses

Every time I burn a slideshow project using iDVD, the playback, whether it be on the Mac or on a generic DVD player, produces a momentary pause somewhere. I burned the same project several times in order to pinpoint the error, however the pause does not occur at the same place. Any suggestions?

just to add to the already good advice above .....please also tell us what media you are currently burning to. I recommend Verbatim DVD-R Minus media.
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