Max Weber: The Iron Cage, Bureaucracy, and the Spirit of Capitalism
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life and legacy of Max Weber, the German sociologist, jurist, and political economist who is regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern social science ...
1 Feb 36min
The Architect of Sociology: Émile Durkheim on Social Facts, Suicide, and What Holds Us Together
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the life and mind of the French sociologist Émile Durkheim (1858–1917). Often cited alongside Karl Marx and Max Weber as one of the principal architects of mode...
1 Feb 36min
Beans, Triangles, and Cults: The Myth and Reality of Pythagoras
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Pythagoras of Samos, the ancient Greek philosopher and polymath famous for the mathematical theorem that bears his name. We investigate why modern sch...
1 Feb 41min
The Prince Who Lost Everything: The Rise and Fall of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
In this episode of pplpod, we chronicle the dramatic trajectory of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (born Prince Andrew), tracing his journey from a celebrated Falklands War helicopter pilot to a disgraced ...
1 Feb 28min
J. Edgar Hoover: The G-Man, The Secrets, and The Surveillance State
In this episode of pplpod, we investigate the complex and controversial life of J. Edgar Hoover, the man who defined American law enforcement for nearly half a century. Serving as director for 48 year...
1 Feb 1h 11min
Pericles: The Architect of the Athenian Golden Age
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Pericles, the celebrated Greek statesman and general who dominated Athenian politics during the city’s Golden Age (c. 461–429 BC). Acclaimed by the hi...
1 Feb 33min
Sappho: The "Tenth Muse" and the Mystery of the Lost Lyrics
Join us on this episode of pplpod as we explore the life and legacy of Sappho, the ancient Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. Revered in antiquity as the "Tenth Muse" and "The Poetess," Sappho is f...
1 Feb 37min
Coco Chanel: The Orphan Who Revolutionized Fashion (and Spied for the Nazis)
In this episode of pplpod, we unravel the complex legacy of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, the only fashion designer named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. We ...
1 Feb 29min
