Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFrom Dawkins to Doge: The Evolution, Economics, and "Brain Rot" of Internet Memes
Episode 2269
In this episode, we explore the fascinating history and cultural impact of the Internet meme, a unit of culture that spreads virally through imitatio…
3 weeks ago
Rabbit Holes & Red Pills: The Psychology, Politics, and Danger of Conspiracy Theories
Episode 2268
From the Moon landing to QAnon, conspiracy theories have moved from the fringe to the mainstream, becoming a defining cultural phenomenon of the 21st…
3 weeks ago
Leonard Lake: The Wilseyville Horror, "Operation Miranda," and the Bunker of Nightmares
Episode 2267
This week on pplpod, we descend into the twisted world of Leonard Lake, a survivalist and former Marine who—along with his accomplice Charles Ng—orch…
3 weeks ago
The Genesee River Killer: The Crimes and Controversial Parole of Arthur Shawcross
Episode 2266
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the disturbing life and crimes of Arthur Shawcross, a man whose brutal legacy earned him the titles of the "Roc…
3 weeks ago
The Red Ripper: The Crimes of Andrei Chikatilo
Episode 2265
In this episode of pplpod, we dig into the story behind the man the media branded “The Red Ripper” and the late Soviet system that struggled to stop …
3 weeks ago
The Mechanics of Media Bias: From Gatekeepers to Algorithmic Echo Chambers
Episode 2264
In this episode of pplpod, we break down the complex machinery of media bias. We move past the simple accusations of individual prejudice to explore …
3 weeks ago
Wayne Williams: The Atlanta Child Murders & The Controversy of Conviction
Episode 2263
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the life and criminal case of Wayne Williams, the man convicted of two murders in 1982 and suspected of being t…
3 weeks ago
The Story of the Podcast: From "Audioblogging" to a Billion Listeners
Episode 2262
In this episode of pplpod, we get meta and dive deep into the history and evolution of the very medium you are listening to right now. Did you know t…
3 weeks ago
The Pig Farmer: The Crimes, Confessions, and Death of Robert Pickton
Episode 2261
In this episode of pplpod, we delve into the disturbing case of Robert "Willie" Pickton, the Canadian pig farmer and serial killer known as "The Butc…
3 weeks ago
The Landscaper, the Santa, the Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur and the Tragedy in Toronto’s Village
Episode 2260
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the chilling case of the 2010–2017 Toronto serial homicides, where eight men disappeared from the Church and We…
3 weeks ago