Episode 109 — Emma Watson: Craft, Conscience & Life After Hermione
pplpod Episode 109 charts Emma Watson’s evolution from franchise phenom to thoughtful, values-driven artist. We revisit the decade as Hermione Granger and the decision to grow in public—splitting time...
22 Sep 202549min
Episode 108 — Daniel Radcliffe: Beyond the Boy Who Lived
pplpod Episode 108 follows Daniel Radcliffe’s leap from global phenomenon to fearless character actor. We trace the lightning-bolt origin—Harry Potter’s decade-long run—and the pivot strategy that cam...
22 Sep 202538min
Episode 107 — Jimmy Tingle: Wit, Conscience & the Boston Microphone
pplpod Episode 107 traces Jimmy Tingle’s lane as America’s civic jester—Boston-born stand-up, social satirist, commentator, and do-good troublemaker. We track the club days and late-night TV breaks, t...
22 Sep 202512min
Episode 106 — Jesus Trejo: Family, Food & the Long Beach Line
pplpod Episode 106 traces Jesus Trejo’s path from Long Beach open mics to nationally touring headliner—built on warmth, precision, and stories that sneak up on your heart. We track the club years and ...
22 Sep 202512min
Episode 105 — Robin Williams: Velocity, Vulnerability & the Thousand Voices
pplpod Episode 105 chases Robin Williams’ whirlwind—from Juilliard spark and club improv detonations to sitcom lift-off with Mork & Mindy and a film run that made elasticity feel inevitable. We map th...
22 Sep 202558min
Episode 104 — Rob Reiner: Meathead to Master Storyteller
pplpod Episode 104 charts Rob Reiner’s rare two-act career—scene-stealing actor turned filmmaker with one of the most reliable hit streaks in modern cinema. We revisit the comedy chops of All in the F...
22 Sep 202533min
Episode 103 — Larry Wilmore: Pen, Podium & The Point of the Joke
pplpod Episode 103 tracks Larry Wilmore’s path from stand-up and sketch rooms to architect of sharp, humane TV comedy—and a late-night voice built for hard conversations. We trace the early writer-per...
22 Sep 202531min
Episode 102 — Sarah Silverman: Shock, Heart & the Joke That Grows Up
pplpod Episode 102 follows Sarah Silverman’s arc from New York clubs and SNL to a brand of boundary-pushing comedy that learned to carry both sting and empathy. We revisit the rocket of Jesus Is Magic...
22 Sep 202536min
