Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Mayan Myth Meets the Jazz Age
Episode 3151
In this episode of pplpod, we travel back to 1920s Mexico to discuss Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s acclaimed historical fantasy novel, Gods of Jade and Shad…
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Felipe Gil: Voice of the Mexican Golden Age
Episode 3150
This source provides a biographical account of Felipe Bojalil Gil, a prominent Mexican musician and songwriter recognized for his contributions durin…
5 days, 14 hours ago
Moataz Nasr: El Shaab and the Revolution in Porcelain
Episode 3149
This episode details "El Shaab," a 2012 installation by Egyptian artist Moataz Nasr that serves as a poignant tribute to the 2011 Egyptian revolution…
5 days, 14 hours ago
The Unity Committee of 1878: Bulgaria's Fight Against the Treaty of Berlin & The Ottoman Empire
Episode 3148
Welcome back to pplpod! In today's episode, we dive deep into the fascinating origins and impact of the Unity Committee (or Edinstvo Komitet), an inf…
5 days, 15 hours ago
The Career and Achievements of Ellen van Dijk
Episode 3147
This episode details the life and prolific career of Ellen van Dijk, a celebrated Dutch professional cyclist who transitioned to the sport after an e…
5 days, 15 hours ago
Présence Africaine: Pan-Africanism, Anti-Colonialism, and the Négritude Movement
Episode 3146
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the profound legacy of Présence Africaine, the groundbreaking pan-African cultural, political, and literary m…
5 days, 15 hours ago
The Fireball-Throwing Gentleman: The Life of Manager Saul Weingeroff
Episode 3145
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the squared circle to explore the career of Solomon "Saul" Weingeroff, the legendary professional wrestling m…
5 days, 15 hours ago
The Hardcore Truth: Bob Holly’s Journey from Sparky Plugg to WWE Champion
Episode 3144
Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Today, we are taking a deep dive into the gritty, resilient career of American professional wrestler Rober…
5 days, 15 hours ago
Emperor Haute Couture: The Naked Truth Behind the Stephen Harper Painting Controversy
Episode 3143
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the fascinating story behind Emperor Haute Couture, the highly controversial 2011 Canadian oil painting by ar…
5 days, 15 hours ago
The Evolution of Suicide Silence: A Deathcore Legacy
Episode 3142
Suicide Silence is an influential American deathcore band originating from Riverside, California, that has been active since 2002. The group rose to …
5 days, 15 hours ago