The King of Swing Goes to War: The Life, Music, and Mystery of Glenn Miller
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the life of Alton Glenn Miller, the legendary trombonist and bandleader who defined the Swing Era. We discuss how Miller developed his signature "Miller Sound"—a ...
2 Feb 25min
Eric Clapton: The Triumph, Tragedy, and Controversy of "Slowhand"
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the complex life of Eric Clapton, the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and one of the most influential guitarists in history,,. From the...
2 Feb 25min
The Kid from Red Bank: Count Basie & The Kansas City Sound
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the swinging legacy of William "Count" Basie, the legendary pianist and bandleader who fronted one of the most influential jazz orchestras in history for nearly 5...
2 Feb 28min
Benny Goodman: The King of Swing
In this episode, we profile Benjamin David Goodman, the iconic American clarinetist and bandleader widely known as the "King of Swing". Born into poverty as the ninth of twelve children in Chicago, Go...
2 Feb 30min
Jacques Cartier: The French Mariner Who Named Canada
Join us as we chart the voyages of Jacques Cartier, the explorer from Saint-Malo who became the first European to map the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and travel inland in North America. In this episode, we...
2 Feb 28min
Amelia Bloomer: Trousers, Temperance, and The Lily
While her name became synonymous with the controversial "Bloomer" pants, Amelia Bloomer’s legacy extends far beyond fashion. In this episode, we explore the life of the pioneering activist who became ...
2 Feb 29min
Harry Houdini: The Handcuff King, The Aviator, and The Skeptic
He was born Erik Weisz, but the world remembers him as the Great Houdini. Join us as pplpod dives into the life of the legendary "Handcuff King," tracing his journey from an impoverished childhood in ...
2 Feb 28min
Doc Holliday: The Deadly Dentist of the Wild West
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the turbulent life of John Henry "Doc" Holliday, the Georgia-born gentleman who traded his dental instruments for a six-shooter after a life-changing diagnosis of...
2 Feb 27min
