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pplpod

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-driven, pplpod explores what makes these lives extraordinary—and what we can learn from them today.

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34:32

Julian Assange: Legal Battles and the WikiLeaks Saga

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2026/01/25

Julian Assange is an Australian activist and the founder of the whistleblowing organization WikiLeaks, which gained global notoriety for releasing classified military and diplomatic records. These sources detail his extensive history as a computer hacker and his later years spent in legal limbo, including a lengthy period of asylum within the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. The text highlights the various criminal charges he faced, ranging from sexual assault allegations in Sweden to espionage and

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31:21

Rocky Top Rewind: General Neyland, the ’98 Champs,...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the storied history of the University of Tennessee Volunteers, a program that has fielded a team for over 130 seasons and ranks in the top ten for all-time wins,. We trace the program's evolution from its "Lost Years" in the 1890s to its emergence as a national powerhouse.Key topics covered in this deep dive include:The General: The legendary career of Robert Neyland, a brigadier general who served three stints as head coach, compiled 173 wins, and established

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34:50

Chelsea Manning: The Life and Legacy of a Whistleblower

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2026/01/25

This biography covers the life of Chelsea Manning, an American whistleblower and activist who gained global recognition for leaking classified government documents to WikiLeaks. The text details her military service as an intelligence analyst in Iraq and the subsequent court-martial where she was sentenced to 35 years in prison. It outlines her legal battles, the eventual commutation of her sentence by President Obama, and her repeated incarcerations for refusing to testify against Julian Assange

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32:58

PewDiePie: The Rise of a YouTube Icon

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2026/01/25

This episode details the life and career of Felix Kjellberg, the Swedish content creator famously known as PewDiePie. The text outlines his rise to global stardom through gaming videos and Let's Plays, eventually becoming the most-subscribed individual on YouTube. It also addresses significant media controversies and allegations of offensive content that impacted his professional partnerships. Beyond his video production, the sources explore his philanthropic efforts, musical releases, and influence

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31:14

MrBeast: The Rise of YouTube's Empire of Philanthropy

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2026/01/25

This episode details the life and career of Jimmy Donaldson, the digital creator famously known as MrBeast. He has achieved unprecedented success on YouTube by producing high-budget videos featuring expensive stunts, massive giveaways, and viral challenges. Beyond content creation, the source outlines his extensive business empire, which includes food brands like Feastables and various investment ventures. The text also highlights his global philanthropy, specifically his environmental initiatives

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29:07

Logan Paul: Influencer, Athlete, and Entrepreneur...

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2026/01/25

This episode outlines the multifaceted career of Logan Paul, an American influencer, professional wrestler, and entrepreneur. It chronicles his rise from Vine stardom to becoming one of YouTube’s highest-paid creators, while also detailing his expansion into acting, podcasting, and professional boxing. A significant portion of the material focuses on his successful transition into WWE, where he became a United States Champion and joined high-profile wrestling factions. The sources also acknowledge

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27:50

The Evolution of Jake Paul: From Vines to Ringside

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2026/01/25

Jake Paul is a multifaceted American influencer who transitioned from a viral social media creator to a professional boxer. His career began on platforms like Vine and YouTube, eventually leading to acting roles on the Disney Channel and a successful music career. He has since become a major figure in combat sports, founding Most Valuable Promotions and competing against high-profile athletes like Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua. Beyond entertainment, Paul has established several business ventures,

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28:23

Kim Kardashian: The Business of Being Famous

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2026/01/25

This biography chronicles the life and professional evolution of Kim Kardashian, an American media personality and business mogul. The text details her rise to fame through reality television and her subsequent transition into a billionaire entrepreneur with brands like Skims and KKW Beauty. Beyond her commercial success, the source explores her acting roles, high-profile relationships, and recent dedication to prison reform advocacy. It also examines her massive social media influence and various

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29:44

The Mogul, The Monster, and the Retrial: The Harvey...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of pplpod, we dissect the rise, fall, and complex legal battles of Harvey Weinstein. Once the most powerful man in Hollywood, Weinstein co-founded Miramax and The Weinstein Company, reshaping the industry with independent hits like Pulp Fiction and Shakespeare in Love. We discuss his reputation as a ruthless "editor" of foreign films and an aggressive power player who dominated the Academy Awards.We then turn to the reckoning of October 2017, when dozens of sexual abuse allegations

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31:27

R. Kelly: The Rise, The Music, and The Crimes of the...

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2026/01/25

In this episode, we examine the life of Robert Sylvester Kelly, the Chicago-born singer and producer who rose from busking under the "L" tracks to becoming the "King of R&B". We discuss his massive commercial success, selling over 75 million records worldwide with hits like "Bump N' Grind," "Ignition (Remix)," and the Grammy-winning "I Believe I Can Fly". We also cover his prolific songwriting career, which included penning Michael Jackson’s number-one hit "You Are Not Alone".However, the

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29:33

Bill Cosby: From "America’s Dad" to Disgraced Icon

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2026/01/25

In this episode of pplpod, we examine the polarized legacy of Bill Cosby, tracing his trajectory from a barrier-breaking entertainer to a convicted sex offender whose sentence was controversially overturned. We look back at his early success as the first black actor to win a Primetime Emmy for a leading dramatic role in I Spy, his dominance in advertising for brands like Jell-O, and his reign as "America's Dad" on the massive hit The Cosby Show,,,.We then detail the collapse of his career following

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26:11

The Murder of Botham Jean

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2026/01/25

In 2018, Botham Jean, a defenseless accountant, was fatally shot in his own home by Amber Guyger, a Dallas police officer who claimed she mistook his apartment for her own. The subsequent legal proceedings resulted in Guyger's murder conviction and a ten-year prison sentence, a ruling that survived multiple appeals. Beyond the criminal trial, a civil jury later held the former officer liable for a wrongful death claim, awarding Jean’s family nearly $100 million in damages. The case sparked

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33:29

The Murdaugh Dynasty: Corruption, Fraud, and Family...

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2026/01/25

The Murdaugh family represents a long-standing legal dynasty in the South Carolina Lowcountry, where three generations served as the elected chief prosecutors for nearly a century. Their immense judicial and political power in the 14th District eventually came under intense scrutiny following a series of tragic events and criminal revelations. The sources primarily detail the downfall of Alex Murdaugh, a prominent attorney who was convicted of murdering his wife and son in 2021. Investigations into

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32:45

The Life and Crimes of Robert Durst

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2026/01/25

This biography documents the life and criminal history of Robert Durst, a wealthy New York real estate heir who became a notorious figure in American true crime. For decades, Durst was the primary suspect in the 1982 disappearance of his wife, Kathleen McCormack, as well as the 2000 execution of his friend Susan Berman and the 2001 killing of a neighbor, Morris Black. Although he was famously acquitted of murder in the Black case by claiming self-defense, he was eventually convicted for Berman's

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34:33

The Laci Peterson Case: A Christmas Eve...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of pplpod, we revisit the high-profile 2002 disappearance of Laci Peterson, who vanished from her Modesto, California home while eight months pregnant with her first child,. We break down the timeline of the investigation, starting with her husband Scott Peterson’s claim that he was fishing at the Berkeley Marina on Christmas Eve, and the subsequent revelation of his affair with Amber Frey, to whom he had described himself as a widower weeks before Laci went missing,.We discuss the

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25:14

The "Harmless" Lie: The Murder of Lori Hacking

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2026/01/25

On this episode of pplpod, we unravel the tragic web of deception behind the 2004 death of Lori Hacking, a pregnant 27-year-old stock broker's assistant from Salt Lake City. While her husband, Mark Hacking, initially reported that she vanished during a morning jog, investigators soon discovered a life built on fabrication: Mark had lied to everyone about graduating from the University of Utah and being accepted to medical school in North Carolina.We discuss the fatal night Lori discovered her

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32:02

The Watts Family Murders: The "Perfect" Facade and a...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of pplpod, we examine the harrowing August 2018 case in Frederick, Colorado, where the disappearance of pregnant mother Shanann Watts and her two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, captured global attention,. What began as a welfare check initiated by a concerned friend quickly unraveled into a tragedy of "family annihilation",.We discuss the timeline of events, starting with Christopher Watts’ initial media interviews pleading for his family's return, even as police grew suspicious

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28:15

Picture Perfect Lies: The Camera, and the Murder of...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of pplpod, we examine the brutal 2008 murder of Travis Alexander, a motivational speaker and salesman for Pre-Paid Legal Services (PPL). We explore the tumultuous relationship between Alexander and his ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias, who met Alexander at a PPL work conference in Las Vegas.Join us as we break down the investigation that uncovered a gruesome crime scene in Mesa, Arizona, where Alexander was found in his shower with 27 stab wounds, a slit throat, and a gunshot wound to the

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31:09

Amanda Knox: Wrongful Conviction, Media Spectacle,...

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2026/01/25

In 2007, American exchange student Amanda Knox was thrust into the center of a global media firestorm following the brutal murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy. This week on pplpod, we unpack the sensationalized "Foxy Knoxy" narrative and the chaotic eight-year legal battle that saw Knox convicted, acquitted, retried, and finally definitively exonerated by Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation.We examine the forensic controversies that defined the case, including the "glaring

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26:48

The Van Life Tragedy: The Disappearance and Death of...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of pplpod, we examine the heartbreaking 2021 case of 22-year-old Gabby Petito, who was killed by her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, while the couple was documenting their cross-country "van life" journey on social media,. We trace the timeline of their trip from New York to the American West, including the widely publicized domestic disturbance stop by police in Moab, Utah, just weeks before Petito’s disappearance,.We discuss the massive public interest and internet sleuthing that exploded

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