Podcast Episodes
Back to Search¡Amigos! (S2E3) – Gene Parmesan’s Debut, Ice the Bounty Hunter, and Buster’s "Mexican" Vacation
Episode 2520
On this episode of pplpod, we dive into the critically acclaimed Arrested Development episode "¡Amigos!"—the third episode of Season 2. Join us as we…
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Blues Traveler: ¡Bastardos! (2005)
Episode 2519
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into ¡Bastardos!, the eighth studio album by the American jam band Blues Traveler. Released on September 13, 2005,…
1 week, 5 days ago
The Collapse of Voyager Digital: Bankruptcy, Failed Bailouts, and the FTX Connection
Episode 2518
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the turbulent timeline of cryptocurrency brokerage Voyager Digital. Founded in 2018, the firm’s fortunes unra…
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Jimmy Uso: Bloodlines, Betrayals, and The Longest Reign
Episode 2516
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the ring to profile Jonathan Fatu, better known to the world as Jimmy Uso. As a member of the legendary Anoa'…
1 week, 5 days ago
Big John McCarthy: The Cop Who Wrote the Rules of MMA
Episode 2517
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the cage with John "Big John" McCarthy, widely considered one of the greatest and most recognizable referees …
1 week, 5 days ago
Big Bill Lister: Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy & The Lost Hank Williams Tape
Episode 2515
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of "Big Bill" Lister (Weldon E. Lister), the honky-tonk singer nicknamed "Radio's Tallest Singing Cowb…
1 week, 5 days ago
Satire, Stereotypes, and "Dear Gabacho": The Rise and Fall of ¡Ask a Mexican!
Episode 2514
On this episode of pplpod, we look back at ¡Ask a Mexican!, the syndicated satirical column that transformed from a 2004 spoof in the OC Weekly into …
1 week, 5 days ago
¡Basta Ya!: When Spain Said "Enough is Enough"
Episode 2513
What happens when citizens decide that moral criticism of terrorism isn’t enough? This week on pplpod, we dive into the history of ¡Basta Ya! (Enough…
1 week, 5 days ago
Catching the Beat: The Story of T-Ski Valley’s 1981 Rap Classic
Episode 2512
In this episode, we explore the history behind T-Ski Valley's "Catch the Beat," a groundbreaking 1981 track that captures the post-disco Bronx era of…
1 week, 5 days ago
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!: How ABBA’s Dark Disco Anthem Conquered the World
Episode 2511
"There’s not a soul out there" who hasn't heard that opening synthesizer riff. This week on pplpod, we are diving deep into ABBA’s 1979 disco masterp…
1 week, 5 days ago