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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>pplpod</strong> 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.</p><p>Thoughtful, engaging, and story-driven, pplpod explores what makes these lives extraordinary—and what we can learn from them today.</p>
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8/29/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
Aespa: How K-Pop's Metaverse Group Conquered the Charts
<p>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 into their music while dragging hyper-pop into the mainstream. This deep dive traces how their name, meaning avatar x experience paired with aspect, became a mission statement.</p><p>From record-breaking debut views to million-selling physical albums, from the Tokyo Dome to gaming crossovers with PUBG and Street Fighter 6, Aespa proved the metaverse concept was a blueprint rather than a gimmick. We also look at the very human vulnerability behind the invincible branding, and where the group stands in 2026.</p><ul><li>How Black Mamba smashed the 24-hour K-pop debut record with 21.4 million views</li><li>The perfect all-kill and Billboard success of the EP Savage</li><li>Live milestones at Coachella, Tokyo Dome, and Governor's Ball</li><li>Virtual concerts on Roblox and collaborations with PUBG and Street Fighter 6</li><li>The health struggles, charity work, and 2026 album Lemonade with G-Dragon collab</li></ul>
July 2, 2026
Alanis Morissette and the Fury Behind Jagged Little Pill
<p>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, drawing on documentaries like Finding Your Roots and Jagged to understand what happens when a person stops playing the character society manufactured for them.</p><p>We explore her hidden Jewish ancestry, her rejection by MCA Canada, her fateful collaboration with Glenn Ballard, and the raw demo vocals that became Jagged Little Pill. We also confront the darker truths that recontextualize her rage, and her later evolution toward healing and spiritual wholeness.</p><ul><li>Her early dance-pop career and the label that dropped her</li><li>How single-take demos with Glenn Ballard became a masterpiece</li><li>The cultural obsession with who You Oughta Know was about</li><li>The Ironic grammar debate and the meaning behind Thank U</li><li>Business betrayals, mental health struggles, and the Jagged revelations</li></ul>
July 2, 2026
Thank U, Next: How Grief Rewrote the Pop Rulebook
<p>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 deep dive into Thank U, Next explores a real-time snapshot of grief, denial, and self-empowerment.</p><p>Released just five months after Sweetener, the album bypassed the corporate rollout entirely. We examine how the loss of Mac Miller and a public breakup fueled its creation, why she assembled a tight circle of trusted collaborators, and how it changed the mechanics of how female pop artists release music.</p><ul><li>Why she rejected the traditional 18-month pop promo cycle</li><li>The two-week recording process with Max Martin and Tommy Brown</li><li>The emotional weight of tracks like Ghostin and Fake Smile</li><li>Tying the Beatles' 1964 record with the top three Hot 100 spots</li><li>The Seven Rings controversy and the last-minute tracklist changes</li></ul>
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- What is pplpod?
<p><strong>pplpod</strong> 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.</p><p>Thoughtful, engaging, and story-driven, pplpod explores what makes these lives extraordinary—and what we can learn from them today.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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