pplpod

pplpod Episode 16 rides alongside Johnny Cash—from cotton fields and Air Force days to Sun Records, the Tennessee Two, and a voice that sounded like oak and iron. We trace the boom-chicka-boom engine,...

21 Sep 202537min

pplpod Episode 14 steps into the hot little room at 706 Union Avenue to trace Sam Phillips—the independent visionary who bottled lightning and changed American music. We follow his path from Florence,...

21 Sep 202534min

pplpod Episode 14 traces the short, blazing run of Gram Parsons—the heir who walked away from comfort to fuse country soul with rock swagger. We follow his early sparks with the International Submarin...

21 Sep 202550min

pplpod Episode 13 sits with Townes Van Zandt—the spare, unflinching poet who turned heartbreak, high plains, and hard-won wisdom into songs that outlived him. We trace the Houston/Colorado years, the ...

21 Sep 202552min

pplpod Episode 12 zeroes in on The Rolling Stones—the blues-obsessed London upstarts who turned swagger into a six-decade institution. We trace the early chessboard: Brian Jones’ founding vision, the ...

21 Sep 202535min

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the extraordinary story of The Beatles — the band that transformed popular music, reshaped culture, and set the standard for artistic evolution in the modern ...

21 Sep 202555min

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the extraordinary life and legacy of Howlin’ Wolf (born Chester Arthur Burnett) — one of the most powerful, influential, and unforgettable figures in blues hi...

21 Sep 202544min

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life and career of Martin Clunes — one of Britain’s most recognizable and beloved actors, whose work spans iconic sitcoms, acclaimed dramas, documentaries...

21 Sep 202539min