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Have you ever tried to define a concept that feels completely obvious in your head, but the second you try to put it into words, the idea just disintegrates? In this episode of pplpod, we explore one ...

2 Mar 33min

Imagine being at the absolute top of your game, churning out an uninterrupted four-year string of top-ten hits, only to walk into the studio and tell the executives you're changing the formula. This e...

2 Mar 26min

Step into the soot-heavy, gas-lit streets of 1896 Broadway as we perform an act of radical digital archaeology. This episode of pplpod resurrects the forgotten 19th-century musical review In Gay New Y...

2 Mar 25min

The familiar four words, "In God We Trust," stamped on every coin and bill in your pocket, are so ubiquitous they often escape notice. Yet, this phrase carries a rich, complex history, deeply intertwi...

2 Mar 45min

Step into a fascinating time machine to explore the audacious rise and dramatic fall of Minsky's Burlesque, an empire built by four brothers who inadvertently reshaped American entertainment. This isn...

2 Mar 28min

Ever found yourself hitting that infuriating academic paywall, derailing your research momentum just for a single article? In this deep dive on pplpod, we explore the stark contrast to this common fru...

2 Mar 31min

Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of culture and history. We explore unique cultural artifacts and historical puzzles to uncover the hidden narratives that shape our understanding of ...

2 Mar 27min

Professional wrestling was forever changed in the 1980s. This episode of pplpod explores how Michael McCord (Austin Idol) provided the psychological blueprint for Hulkamania.Source credit: Research fo...

2 Mar 31min