Watergate: Paranoia, Plumbers, and the Break-In That Broke a Presidency
What began as a botched burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters spiraled into the greatest political scandal in American history. In this episode of pplpod, we peel back the layers ...
6 Feb 42min
Axl Rose: The Volatile Genius Behind Guns N' Roses – From the Jungle to the Hall of Fame
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the chaotic and legendary life of W. Axl Rose, the charismatic frontman who rose from a troubled childhood in Lafayette, Indiana, to become one of the greatest si...
6 Feb 35min
Monica Lewinsky: Patient Zero and the Art of Reclaiming the Narrative
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the turbulent life and eventual redemption of Monica Lewinsky. We look back at how a summer internship in 1995 turned into a defining historical moment, leading t...
6 Feb 34min
The Scott Peterson Saga: From the "Perfect" Marriage to the LA Innocence Project
On Christmas Eve 2002, 27-year-old Laci Peterson vanished from her home in Modesto, California, while eight months pregnant with her first child, Conner. In this episode of pplpod, we revisit the disa...
6 Feb 30min
The Media's "Damsels": Unpacking Missing White Woman Syndrome
Why do certain missing persons cases dominate the 24-hour news cycle while others fade into obscurity? In this episode of pplpod, we investigate "Missing White Woman Syndrome," a term coined by news a...
6 Feb 39min
The Deception of Dee Dee Blanchard: Abuse, Matricide, and the Liberation of Gypsy Rose
In this episode of pplpod, we unravel one of the most bizarre and disturbing true crime cases in recent history: the 2015 murder of Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard in Springfield, Missouri. What initial...
6 Feb 34min
The Deadliest Night: The 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the events of October 1, 2017, when the deadliest mass shooting by a lone gunman in U.S. history took place on the Las Vegas Strip. We detail how a 64-year-old hi...
6 Feb 32min
Sandy Hook: The Investigation, Legislative Response, and Lasting Legacy
In this episode of pplpod, we take a comprehensive look at the tragedy that changed Newtown, Connecticut, and the nation on December 14, 2012. We dive into the official findings regarding the shooter,...
6 Feb 40min
