The King of Discounters: Sam Walton’s Retail Revolution
How did a Depression-era farm boy become the richest man in America? In this episode of pplpod, we examine the life of Sam Walton (1918–1992), the mastermind behind Walmart and Sam’s Club.Join us as w...
1 Feb 31min
Phyllis Schlafly: The Conservative Crusader Who Stopped the ERA
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of Phyllis Schlafly, the polarizing attorney, author, and activist who became a driving force in American conservatism. From her early days ca...
1 Feb 25min
Gordon Moore: The Intel Titan Who Predicted the Future
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of Gordon Moore (1929–2023), the Silicon Valley icon and Intel co-founder who fundamentally shaped the digital age,. We trace Moore's journey ...
1 Feb 27min
Yves Saint Laurent: The Designer, The Fashion House, & The Films
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the various entities associated with the title Yves Saint Laurent. We discuss the renowned French fashion designer (1936–2008) as well as the luxury fashion house...
1 Feb 25min
Vera Wang: From Olympic Dreams to Bridal Empire
On this episode of pplpod, we explore the remarkable reinvention of Vera Wang. Long before she was the biggest name in the wedding industry, Wang was a competitive figure skater who was featured in Sp...
1 Feb 33min
Ralph Lauren: The Bronx Boy Who Designed the American Dream
In this episode, we dive into the life of Ralph Lauren, the billionaire designer who transformed from a college dropout in the Bronx into the architect of a global fashion empire,. Born Ralph Lifshitz...
1 Feb 28min
Herbert Spencer: The Man Who Coined "Survival of the Fittest"
Did you know Charles Darwin didn’t actually coin the phrase "survival of the fittest"? In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of the man who did: Herbert Spencer. Once considered th...
1 Feb 37min
Alcibiades: The Traitor, The Hero, and The Chameleon of Athens
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the chaotic life of Alcibiades, the flamboyant Athenian general and statesman who played a major role in the Peloponnesian War by changing his political allegia...
1 Feb 35min
