Episode 112 — Joe Mande: Bit Gremlin, Room Killer, Internet Agent of Chaos
pplpod Episode 112 traces Joe Mande’s lane from indie rooms and internet pranks to one of TV comedy’s sharpest pens. We track the early blog-to-book swerve (Look at This Fcking Hipster*), the alt-scen...
22 Sep 202530min
Episode 111 — J.K. Rowling: World-Building, Whirlwinds & the Weight of Words
pplpod Episode 111 traces J.K. Rowling’s journey from café drafts and rejection letters to a multi-book universe that shaped a generation of readers. We revisit the leap from Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s ...
22 Sep 202543min
Episode 110 — Rupert Grint: After Ron — Risk, Range & a Quiet Rebuild
pplpod Episode 110 follows Rupert Grint’s shift from instant-icon kid wizard to a grown-up actor with left-turn taste. We trace the Harry Potter decade and the decision to zag after it—indies like Che...
22 Sep 202530min
Episode 109 — Emma Watson: Craft, Conscience & Life After Hermione
pplpod Episode 109 charts Emma Watson’s evolution from franchise phenom to thoughtful, values-driven artist. We revisit the decade as Hermione Granger and the decision to grow in public—splitting time...
22 Sep 202549min
Episode 108 — Daniel Radcliffe: Beyond the Boy Who Lived
pplpod Episode 108 follows Daniel Radcliffe’s leap from global phenomenon to fearless character actor. We trace the lightning-bolt origin—Harry Potter’s decade-long run—and the pivot strategy that cam...
22 Sep 202538min
Episode 107 — Jimmy Tingle: Wit, Conscience & the Boston Microphone
pplpod Episode 107 traces Jimmy Tingle’s lane as America’s civic jester—Boston-born stand-up, social satirist, commentator, and do-good troublemaker. We track the club days and late-night TV breaks, t...
22 Sep 202512min
Episode 106 — Jesus Trejo: Family, Food & the Long Beach Line
pplpod Episode 106 traces Jesus Trejo’s path from Long Beach open mics to nationally touring headliner—built on warmth, precision, and stories that sneak up on your heart. We track the club years and ...
22 Sep 202512min
Episode 105 — Robin Williams: Velocity, Vulnerability & the Thousand Voices
pplpod Episode 105 chases Robin Williams’ whirlwind—from Juilliard spark and club improv detonations to sitcom lift-off with Mork & Mindy and a film run that made elasticity feel inevitable. We map th...
22 Sep 202558min
