Unmasking Kane: From WWE’s Big Red Monster to Mayor Glenn Jacobs
How does a man go from burying his brother alive on national television to signing county budgets? On this episode of pplpod, we step into the ring with Glenn Jacobs, the man behind one of the most ic...
27 Feb 37min
The Life, Controversies, and Legacy of WWE Legend Hulk Hogan (1953–2025)
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the extraordinary and polarizing life of Terry Gene Bollea, known to millions globally as the professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. Following his recent passing...
27 Feb 18min
William H. Whyte: The Urbanist Who Coined "Groupthink" & Mastered Public Spaces
Welcome to another episode of pplpod! Today, we dive deep into the life and legacy of William H. Whyte, the legendary American urbanist, sociologist, and organizational analyst.Ever wonder who coined ...
27 Feb 29min
The Creative Genius of "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert | Professional Wrestling History & Legends
Welcome to another episode of pplpod! This week, we step into the squared circle to explore the life, career, and enduring legacy of "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, one of the most brilliant minds in profe...
26 Feb 16min
Uncovering the "Five Stars Rising in the East" Armband: Han Dynasty Astrology & Xinjiang Archaeology
Welcome to another episode of pplpod! In today's deep dive into Chinese archaeology and ancient history, we explore one of the most fascinating Han dynasty artifacts ever discovered: the "Five stars r...
26 Feb 11min
Is Biological Race a Myth? Richard Lewontin & The Apportionment of Human Diversity
Welcome to a brand new episode of pplpod! This week, we dive deep into one of the most pivotal scientific papers in evolutionary biology: American evolutionary biologist Richard Lewontin's 1972 landma...
26 Feb 18min
Dead Mountaineer's Hotel (1979) - Soviet Sci-Fi Noir & The Strugatsky Brothers
In this episode, we venture into the snowy, isolated mountains to explore the 1979 Soviet-era Estonian film, Dead Mountaineer's Hotel. Directed by Grigori Kromanov and based on the 1970 novel by the l...
26 Feb 17min
The Highs and Lows of Dave "Heavy D" Sparks: Diesel Brothers Fame, Mega Trucks, and His 2025 Arrest
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the fascinating life and controversial career of American media personality, entrepreneur, and custom vehicle builder Dave Sparks, best known to his fans a...
26 Feb 19min
