John Tenta: The Life and Legacy of Earthquake
This episode details the life and career of John Tenta, a Canadian athlete who found fame as a professional wrestler and sumo competitor. After an undefeated streak in Japan’s sumo world, Tenta rose t...
27 Feb 36min
Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Mayan Myth Meets the Jazz Age
In this episode of pplpod, we travel back to 1920s Mexico to discuss Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s acclaimed historical fantasy novel, Gods of Jade and Shadow.We explore the journey of Casiopea Tun, a young ...
27 Feb 18min
Felipe Gil: Voice of the Mexican Golden Age
This source provides a biographical account of Felipe Bojalil Gil, a prominent Mexican musician and songwriter recognized for his contributions during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Known by the st...
27 Feb 19min
Moataz Nasr: El Shaab and the Revolution in Porcelain
This episode details "El Shaab," a 2012 installation by Egyptian artist Moataz Nasr that serves as a poignant tribute to the 2011 Egyptian revolution. The artwork consists of twenty-five ceramic figur...
27 Feb 14min
The Unity Committee of 1878: Bulgaria's Fight Against the Treaty of Berlin & The Ottoman Empire
Welcome back to pplpod! In today's episode, we dive deep into the fascinating origins and impact of the Unity Committee (or Edinstvo Komitet), an influential organization established on August 29, 187...
27 Feb 20min
The Career and Achievements of Ellen van Dijk
This episode details the life and prolific career of Ellen van Dijk, a celebrated Dutch professional cyclist who transitioned to the sport after an early start in competitive speed skating. Recognized...
27 Feb 34min
Présence Africaine: Pan-Africanism, Anti-Colonialism, and the Négritude Movement
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the profound legacy of Présence Africaine, the groundbreaking pan-African cultural, political, and literary magazine founded in Paris in 1947 by Senegalese phil...
27 Feb 29min
The Fireball-Throwing Gentleman: The Life of Manager Saul Weingeroff
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the squared circle to explore the career of Solomon "Saul" Weingeroff, the legendary professional wrestling manager known to fans as "Gentleman" Saul Weingeroff...
27 Feb 16min
