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Episode 10: Howlin’ Wolf
Episode 10
pplpod Episode 10 howls through the life and legacy of Howlin’ Wolf—Chester Arthur Burnett—the towering voice that turned Delta grit into Chicago electricity. We follow his Mississippi roots and form…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 9: Martin Clunes
Episode 9
plpod Episode 9 takes a smart, funny, and generous look at Martin Clunes—the actor who jumped from cult comedy to beloved drama without losing his easy charm. We trace the breakout of Men Behaving Ba…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 8: Taylor Swift
Episode 8
pplpod Episode 8 dives into Taylor Swift’s shape-shifting career—from teenage songwriter and Nashville breakthrough to global pop architect and the record-setting Eras era. We trace the craft behind …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 7: Roger Federer
Episode 7
pplpod Episode 7 traces Roger Federer’s arc—from Basel prodigy to the sport’s most elegant problem-solver. We revisit the 2003 Wimbledon breakout, the 310 weeks at No. 1 (including a record 237 strai…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 6: Colonel Tom Parker
Episode 6
pplpod Episode 6 goes inside the carnival-savvy mind of Colonel Tom Parker—the shadow architect of Elvis Presley’s empire. We trace Parker’s immigrant backstory and ballyhoo training, his takeover of…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 5: Elvis Presley
Episode 5
pplpod Episode 5 drops into the electric rise, reinventions, and enduring myth of Elvis Presley. We trace his Tupelo and Memphis beginnings, Sun Records sessions with Sam Phillips, and the explosive …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 4: Louis B. Mayer
Episode 4
pplpod Episode 4 takes a clear-eyed tour through the life and legacy of Louis B. Mayer, the force behind MGM’s roaring lion and the golden age of Hollywood. We follow his journey from immigrant exhib…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 3: Nelson Riddle
Episode 3
pplpod Episode 3 dives into the elegant craft of Nelson Riddle—the arranger who reshaped American popular music from the 1950s onward. We trace his early years and Capitol Records breakthrough, then …
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Episode 2: Ava Gardner
Episode 2
In the second episode of pplpod, we explore the dazzling yet complex life of Ava Gardner, one of Hollywood’s most captivating actresses. From her small-town beginnings in North Carolina to her meteor…
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Episode 1: Frank Sinatra
Episode 1
In the debut episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the extraordinary life and career of Frank Sinatra—one of the most iconic voices of the 20th century. From his early days in Hoboken to becoming “Ol’…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago