Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchG Men (1935): James Cagney Switches Sides in this Classic Gangster Film
Episode 3007
On this episode of pplpod, we investigate the 1935 crime classic G Men, one of the top-grossing films of its year. We discuss how Warner Bros. attemp…
18 hours ago
The Giant Sucking Sound: Ross Perot, NAFTA, and the 1992 Election
Episode 3006
In this episode of pplpod, we revisit one of the most famous political catchphrases in American history: the "giant sucking sound." We dive into the …
18 hours ago
From Hell: Jack the Ripper, George Lusk, and the Kidney in the Mail
Episode 3005
In this episode of pplpod, we tear open the envelope on the most gruesome correspondence in true crime history: the "From Hell" letter. Sent in Octob…
18 hours ago
Albania’s Highest Honor: Inside the "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration
Episode 3004
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the history and prestige of the "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration, a high honorary state decoration of t…
18 hours ago
God Is Born: The Polonaise That Defined Polish Christmas (Bóg się rodzi)
Episode 3003
In this episode of pplpod, we uncover the powerful history behind "God Is Born" (Bóg się rodzi), the hymn widely regarded as the National Christmas C…
18 hours ago
Gentleman Jim Corbett: The Father of Modern Boxing & The Man Who Beat Sullivan
Episode 3002
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the ring with James J. Corbett, the legendary World Heavyweight Champion who revolutionized boxing history. K…
18 hours ago
Baroness Orczy: The Scarlet Pimpernel & The Birth of the Secret Identity
Episode 3001
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Baroness Orczy, the Hungarian-born British novelist who revolutionized popular culture by introduci…
19 hours ago
AMLO: Mexico’s Fourth Transformation & The Legacy of Andrés Manuel López Obrador
Episode 3000
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the political career of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), the 65th President of Mexico and one of the …
19 hours ago
Eiko Film: The Rise and Fall of a German Silent Cinema Giant
Episode 2999
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the history of Eiko Film, a pivotal production company of the German silent cinema era established in 1912 by p…
19 hours ago
The Double Life of "Easy Eddie" O'Hare: The Mob Lawyer Who Betrayed Al Capone
Episode 2998
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the dangerous double life of Edward J. O'Hare, better known as "Easy Eddie."
Discover how this successful lawy…
19 hours ago