DJ Rashad’s Double Cup & The Global Rise of Chicago Footwork
In this episode of pplpod, we deep dive into DJ Rashad’s groundbreaking 2013 studio album, Double Cup. As the sole full-length album released during his lifetime, this project is widely recognized as ...
22 Feb 16min
Doug Dugger: The Chaplain of Country Music
This biographical entry details the life and career of Doug Dugger, an American country musician recognized for his spiritual performance style. Born as Lloyd Dugger, he began his musical journey in M...
22 Feb 16min
Downtown Community School: A History of Experimental Education
The Downtown Community School was a progressive Manhattan institution that operated from 1944 to 1971 with a focus on racial integration and cooperative learning. Under the long-term leadership of Nor...
22 Feb 18min
Louie 1x03 "Dr. Ben/Nick" – Ricky Gervais’s Pranks & Fighting Nick DiPaolo
On this episode of pplpod, we recap Louie Season 1, Episode 3, "Dr. Ben/Nick." We break down Louis C.K.'s nightmarish doctor’s appointment with guest star Ricky Gervais, whose character Dr. Ben delive...
22 Feb 21min
The Dragons Armchair: Eileen Gray’s Masterpiece of Lacquer and Design
The "Dragons" armchair is a renowned piece of decorative art crafted by Irish designer Eileen Gray between 1917 and 1919. This unique furniture item features hand-lacquered wood sculpted into the form...
22 Feb 18min
Drug Liking, Incentive Salience, and the Metrics of Abuse
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the concept of drug liking, a psychometric measure used to quantify the pleasurable or hedonic experience of consuming substances. We explore how researchers util...
22 Feb 20min
Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Engineering, Production, and Applications
This episode of pplpod details the physical construction, electrical properties, and industrial history of aluminum electrolytic capacitors. These components utilize a thin layer of aluminum oxide as ...
22 Feb 45min
The Taxonomy and History of Dryosaurus grandis
This episode of pplpod focuses on the taxonomic history and classification of "Dryosaurus" grandis, an ancient dinosaur identified from Maryland's Arundel Formation. Originally named by Richard Swann ...
22 Feb 23min
