JFK: The Assassination, The "Magic Bullet," and the Mystery of Dealey Plaza
It is the day that changed America forever. In this episode of pplpod, we revisit November 22, 1963, to uncover the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. We walk through ...
6 Feb 39min
The Rise and Fall of R. Kelly: From the Pied Piper to a 31-Year Sentence
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the turbulent life and career of Robert Sylvester Kelly, the Chicago-born artist who became the most commercially successful male R&B artist of the 1990s. Known a...
6 Feb 30min
Aaliyah: The Life and Legacy of the "Princess of R&B"
This week on pplpod, we explore the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Aaliyah Dana Haughton, the artist known as the "Princess of R&B" and "Queen of Urban Pop". credited with helping to redefine contem...
6 Feb 27min
The Marathon Continues: The Life and Legacy of Nipsey Hussle
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the inspiring life and tragic death of Ermias Joseph Asghedom, known professionally as the rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle. Born and raised in the Crenshaw Dist...
6 Feb 30min
Lars Ulrich: From Tennis Hopeful to Heavy Metal Royalty
In this episode of pplpod, we break down the beat behind the Danish dynamo and founding member of Metallica, Lars Ulrich. We explore his journey from an upper-middle-class upbringing in Copenhagen as ...
6 Feb 32min
Dave Mustaine: The Architect of Thrash Metal
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the turbulent life and legendary career of Dave Mustaine, the co-founder and frontman of the thrash metal band Megadeth. We trace his journey from his early days ...
6 Feb 31min
Robert Blake: From Little Rascal to Baretta & The Bakley Murder Trial
This week on pplpod, we investigate the turbulent life and complicated legacy of actor Robert Blake. Born Michael James Gubitosi, Blake had one of the longest careers in Hollywood history, becoming on...
6 Feb 33min
Selena: The Queen of Tejano Music
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the dazzling life and tragic death of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known to the world simply as the "Queen of Tejano Music". Join us as we trace her journey from per...
6 Feb 32min
