Exploring The Angry Beavers: 90s Nickelodeon Cartoons, Nicktoons Nostalgia & Scrapped Episodes
Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Today, we are taking a trip back to Wayouttatown, Oregon, to dive deep into one of the most beloved 90s Nickelodeon cartoons: The Angry Beavers. Created by M...
27 Feb 18min
The True Story of "First They Came" | Martin Niemöller & The Cost of Silence
In this episode of pplpod, we uncover the fascinating and complex history behind "First They Came" (Als sie kamen), the famous 1946 postwar confessional prose piece that condemns the complicity and si...
27 Feb 21min
The Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle Scandal: Early Hollywood's Biggest True Crime Story
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the life, meteoric rise, and tragic downfall of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, one of the highest-paid silent film comedians of the 1910s. Discover how Arbuckle,...
27 Feb 19min
The Snowshoe Itinerant: John Lewis Dyer & The Wild History of Colorado Mining Towns
Welcome back to pplpod! In today’s episode, we are exploring the fascinating pioneer history of the American West through the life of John Lewis Dyer (1812–1901), a legendary Methodist circuit rider w...
27 Feb 19min
"Fast" Eddie Clarke – The Heavy Metal Guitarist Behind Motörhead & Fastway
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life and legacy of British rock guitarist Edward Allan Clarke, better known to hard rock and heavy metal fans as "Fast" Eddie Clarke (1950–2018). Discover h...
27 Feb 16min
The Many Meanings of "Hotwire" – From Hot-Wiring Cars to Travel Deals
Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Have you ever thought about how many entirely different concepts share the exact same name? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating Wikipedia disambigu...
27 Feb 15min
"Follow the Money" – Uncovering Political Corruption, Watergate, and the Truth Behind the Catchphrase
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the fascinating history of "follow the money," a catchphrase that has become the ultimate mantra for uncovering political corruption and examining shady money t...
27 Feb 17min
Clara Ward & The Famous Ward Singers – Revolutionizing American Gospel Music
Welcome back to another episode of pplpod! Today, we dive into the life, career, and enduring legacy of Clara Ward (1924–1973), a trailblazing American gospel singer. As the driving force and leader o...
27 Feb 16min
