¡Basta Ya!: When Spain Said "Enough is Enough"
What happens when citizens decide that moral criticism of terrorism isn’t enough? This week on pplpod, we dive into the history of ¡Basta Ya! (Enough is Enough!), the Spanish grassroots organization f...
15 Feb 30min
Catching the Beat: The Story of T-Ski Valley’s 1981 Rap Classic
In this episode, we explore the history behind T-Ski Valley's "Catch the Beat," a groundbreaking 1981 track that captures the post-disco Bronx era of rap. We discuss how the artist—originally known as...
15 Feb 14min
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!: How ABBA’s Dark Disco Anthem Conquered the World
"There’s not a soul out there" who hasn't heard that opening synthesizer riff. This week on pplpod, we are diving deep into ABBA’s 1979 disco masterpiece, "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)....
15 Feb 31min
Ron Reis: The Man Behind The Yeti, The Ninja, and The Flock
On this episode of pplpod, we unwrap the career of Ron Reis, a 7'2" giant who had one of the most memorable—and bizarre—runs in WCW history. We trace his journey from playing NCAA basketball at Santa ...
15 Feb 28min
XXL – ¡Ciaütistico! (feat. Xiu Xiu & Larsen)
In this episode of pplpod, we explore ¡Ciaütistico!, the 2005 debut album from XXL—a collaborative project between the Italian experimental rock band Larsen and the American band Xiu Xiu. Recorded in ...
15 Feb 13min
Welcome Mr. Marshall! (1953): Fake Flamenco, Francoist Satire, and the American Dream
This week on pplpod, we travel to the small Castilian town of Villar del Río to discuss Luis García Berlanga’s 1953 satirical masterpiece, Welcome Mr. Marshall! (¡Bienvenido, Mister Marshall!).Join us...
15 Feb 31min
The Evolution of the Entrepreneur: Risk, Innovation, and Creative Destruction
What distinguishes a true entrepreneur from a small business owner? Is it the willingness to bear risk, or the drive to innovate?. In this episode of pplpod, we take a comprehensive look at the histor...
15 Feb 37min
The ARM Guide: Teaser Rates, Caps, and the Risk of Payment Shock
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the complex world of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs), exploring how they differ from standard fixed-rate loans. We break down the mechanics of how interes...
14 Feb 38min
