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pplpod

pplpod
Piston
Artificial Intelligence
Marlon Brando
Ariana Grande
Wikipedia
Meryl Streep
Language Models
Adi Shamir
United States
January 6 United States Capitol Attack
Gary Oldman
Greta Gerwig
Nicole Kidman
Pierre De Fermat
Shirley Chisholm
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Alexander Fleming
Cold War
Andy Warhol
Lizzie Borden

pplpod is a podcast about people, places and lots of other stuff. Each episode takes a deep dive into the lives, choices, and legacies of fascinating figures from history, culture, music, and beyond. From icons who shaped entire generations to hidden stories that deserve the spotlight, pplpod brings you closer to the people behind the headlines and the legends.

Thoughtful, engaging, and story-driv... more

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Latest Episodes

Aespa turned a bold sci-fi avatar concept into one of K-pop's defining acts of the 2020s. Built by SM Entertainment and debuting in November 2020 with Black Mamba, the group of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning wove a complex digital narrative in... more

Alanis Morissette went from being dubbed the Debbie Gibson of Canada, a synth-pop teen who opened for Vanilla Ice, to the queen of alt-rock angst behind a single album that sold over 33 million copies. This deep dive traces her transformation, drawin... more

In late 2018, at the peak of her career, Ariana Grande's personal life shattered publicly. Rather than issue careful PR statements, she locked herself in a studio with friends and champagne and made a record-breaking album in a matter of days. This d... more

At 14, Ariana Grande was laughed out of a Los Angeles boardroom for pitching a soulful R&B album. Years later she held the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, a feat untouched since the Beatles in 1964. This deep dive scrapes awa... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Peters
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Stephen Colbert
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Episode: James Talarico: The "Rising Star" vs. Christian Nationalism, The Senate, and the CBS Censorship Scandal
Whitfield Diffie
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Episode: Whitfield Diffie: The Iconoclast Who Democratized Encryption
Ada Yonath
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Episode: Ada Yonath: The Pioneer Who Mapped the Ribosome
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A scholar, trader, and the author known for his writings on risk and uncertainty
Independent scholar
Episode: Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Architect of Uncertainty and Antifragility
Dr. Peter Attia
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Episode: Peter Attia: Architect of Longevity Medicine
Jimmy Wales
Co-founder of Wikipedia and prominent figure in internet knowledge sharing.
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Episode: Jimmy Wales: The "Constitutional Monarch" of the Internet on Building Wikipedia, Fighting Culture Wars, and the Rules of Trust
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Episode: Kansas: History, Geography, and Culture
Adam Goldberg
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Episode: Adam Goldberg: American Actor and Artist

Reviews

1.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • AI trash

    Podcast Addict
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    MrMaps
    5 months ago
  • hate the format

    must say i really hate the dual voice narration

    Apple Podcasts
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    trapmoneyciggie
    Netherlands7 months ago
  • Own it

    It’s AI reading Wikipedia. How lazy can you be? Lo lol

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BCinWPT
    United States8 months ago
  • AI podcast

    If you make AI podcast, you should claim it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kikocb1
    United States8 months ago
  • AI slop

    Podchaser
    1
    NerdPokerFan
    10 months ago

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Some find the pacing and deep-dive style enriching, while others prefer more varied voicework.
A few listeners question the reliance on Wikipedia-like summaries but appreciate the depth when deliverables are strong and well-contextualized.
Listeners sometimes feel AI narration or dual-voice formats reduce authenticity.

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“Grass by the Home” (Trava u Doma): How a Soviet Song About Missing Home Became Russia’s Cosmonaut Anthem
Q: If you were out there, if you were on a three-year mission to Mars, surrounded by metal and plastic and screens, what is the one simple earthly thing you would miss the most?
The answer tells you a lot about what actually matters to you right now.
The Evolution of Work-Life Balance: Burnout, Boundaries, and the 4-Day Workweek
Q: What does the literature actually say about work-life balance?
Work-life balance is defined as the equilibrium between work tasks needed for survival and personal life activities such as family and leisure, and both domains can interfere with each other, a concept known as bi-directional conflict.
Aaron S. Watkin: A Visionary Leader in Global Ballet
Q: So does the outsider perspective he honed in Germany, that ruthlessness and that clarity of vision, make him the perfect person to push ENB forward?
Or will he find that the tactics that worked in a German opera house just don't translate to the UK scene?
Real Estate 101 - Agents, Brokers and the Truth About Commissions
Q: How hard is it to become a broker?
Typically, you start as a salesperson under a broker for a set period, need to show a record of transactions, complete advanced coursework, and pass a more difficult exam.
Real Estate 101 - Agents, Brokers and the Truth About Commissions
Q: Why does the state care so much about this hierarchy?
It comes down to liability and consumer protection, as real estate transactions involve significant money and legal responsibility.

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What is pplpod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners engage with story-driven biographies across a wide range of historical, cultural, and scientific figures. Episodes connect personal histories to larger themes—power, innovation, ethics, and impact on society—through vivid narratives and thoughtful analysis. A notable strength is the breadth of subjects, from artists and scientists to pioneers in technology and policy, often tying their legacies to contemporary questions about value, meaning, and human endeavor. The format tends toward deep, contextual explorations that appeal to curious, educated audiences who enjoy connecting individual choices to bigger cultural and historical currents.

What stands out is the podcast's commitment to nuance and storytelling craft, with episodes ... more

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2. The Interview
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4. The Lonely Palette
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6. Dr. Peter Attia
7. Jimmy Wales
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