The $250 Million Password: The Rise and Fall of QuadrigaCX
What happens when the CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange dies with the only keys to the vault? In this episode, we dive into the spectacular collapse of QuadrigaCX, once Canada’s largest crypto exchange...
15 Feb 31min
¡Amigos! (S2E3) – Gene Parmesan’s Debut, Ice the Bounty Hunter, and Buster’s "Mexican" Vacation
On this episode of pplpod, we dive into the critically acclaimed Arrested Development episode "¡Amigos!"—the third episode of Season 2. Join us as we break down the introduction of private investigato...
15 Feb 24min
Blues Traveler: ¡Bastardos! (2005)
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into ¡Bastardos!, the eighth studio album by the American jam band Blues Traveler. Released on September 13, 2005, and recorded in Austin, Texas, this record feature...
15 Feb 14min
The Collapse of Voyager Digital: Bankruptcy, Failed Bailouts, and the FTX Connection
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the turbulent timeline of cryptocurrency brokerage Voyager Digital. Founded in 2018, the firm’s fortunes unraveled in June 2022 when Three Arrows Capital failed...
15 Feb 32min
Big John McCarthy: The Cop Who Wrote the Rules of MMA
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the cage with John "Big John" McCarthy, widely considered one of the greatest and most recognizable referees in combat sports history. We explore his journey fr...
15 Feb 28min
Jimmy Uso: Bloodlines, Betrayals, and The Longest Reign
In this episode of pplpod, we step into the ring to profile Jonathan Fatu, better known to the world as Jimmy Uso. As a member of the legendary Anoa'i family and son of Hall of Famer Rikishi, wrestlin...
15 Feb 31min
Big Bill Lister: Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy & The Lost Hank Williams Tape
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of "Big Bill" Lister (Weldon E. Lister), the honky-tonk singer nicknamed "Radio's Tallest Singing Cowboy" for standing over 6-foot-7.Tune in to hear the ...
15 Feb 14min
Satire, Stereotypes, and "Dear Gabacho": The Rise and Fall of ¡Ask a Mexican!
On this episode of pplpod, we look back at ¡Ask a Mexican!, the syndicated satirical column that transformed from a 2004 spoof in the OC Weekly into a cultural phenomenon. We discuss how author Gustav...
15 Feb 10min
