A Life Lived
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From Muhammad Ali to Carrie Fisher, hear how the lives of the biggest stars were truly lived. With exclusive interviews from the people who knew them in life, journalist Stephanie Okupniak tells the stories of the dead.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best A Life Lived episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to A Life Lived for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite A Life Lived episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
S1 Ep7: Tupac Shakur
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10/07/19 • 29 min
Tupac Shakur is widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Born Lesane Parish Crooks, his mother would rename him Tupac at the age of one - he died at just 25, but during his short life he became the voice of a generation.
Join Stephanie Okupniak and find out how Tupac Shakur went from hustling on street corners to conquering the world of rap. In this episode documentary maker and Tupac's friend Gobi Rahimi talks of Shakur's political ambitions, his prolific writing and spending days at Tupac's bedside following the Las Vegas shooting.
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Join Stephanie Okupniak and find out how Tupac Shakur went from hustling on street corners to conquering the world of rap. In this episode documentary maker and Tupac's friend Gobi Rahimi talks of Shakur's political ambitions, his prolific writing and spending days at Tupac's bedside following the Las Vegas shooting.
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S2 Ep14: Hubert de Givenchy
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02/15/21 • 41 min
Hubert de Givenchy crafted exquisite, haute couture creations that made women feel powerful, beautiful - and one of a kind. One of the founding fathers of high fashion, the designer’s legacy is unwavering almost 70 years after the birth of the Maison de Givenchy. Medical Philanthropist, fashion icon & lifelong friend Deeda Blair takes Stephanie Okupniak back in time to the decadent fashion houses of 1950’s Paris - and inside the life of a visionary that changed the industry, one stitch at a time.
S2 Ep6: Tom Petty
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12/07/20 • 51 min
Rambling troubadour. Strumming vagabond. An American treasure.
Rock and roll icon Tom Petty is forever Free Fallin’.
From rural Florida to the bright lights of Hollywood, Stephanie Okupniak takes us on a journey through Tom’s life alongside his good friend, record promoter Jon Scott.
Rock and roll icon Tom Petty is forever Free Fallin’.
From rural Florida to the bright lights of Hollywood, Stephanie Okupniak takes us on a journey through Tom’s life alongside his good friend, record promoter Jon Scott.
S2 Ep16: Bruce Lee: Part Two
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02/22/21 • 45 min
Look up ‘Hollywood action hero’ in the dictionary and you’ll find one name - Bruce Lee. He overcame racism, stereotypes and challenge after challenge to become the world’s first Asian international film icon. Stephanie Okupniak enters the world of martial arts to tell the story of Bruce’s extraordinary life with the help of friend and co-star Bob Wall and students Patrick Strong and Leo Fong. In part two, we take closer a look at how Bruce fought through chronic pain to become one of the first and most successful independent movie makers.
S2 Ep15: Bruce Lee: Part One
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02/22/21 • 37 min
Look up ‘Hollywood action hero’ in the dictionary and you’ll find one name - Bruce Lee.
He overcame racism, stereotypes and challenge after challenge to become the world’s first Asian international film icon. Stephanie Okupniak enters the world of martial arts to tell the story of Bruce’s extraordinary life with the help of friend and co-star Bob Wall and students Patrick Strong and Leo Fong. In part one, we find out how a young immigrant would *literally* fight to become a household name.
He overcame racism, stereotypes and challenge after challenge to become the world’s first Asian international film icon. Stephanie Okupniak enters the world of martial arts to tell the story of Bruce’s extraordinary life with the help of friend and co-star Bob Wall and students Patrick Strong and Leo Fong. In part one, we find out how a young immigrant would *literally* fight to become a household name.
06/24/24 • 35 min
Author Herbie J Pilato, filmmaker William S Tribell and biographer Ray Richmond walk us through the raunchy euphemisms, the pioneering devotion and the sweet and caring nature that paved the way for Betty White to have the longest career in broadcasting than any woman in the Guinness Book of World Records.
To learn more about Betty White you can find copies of Ray Richmond's book here:
https://www.quarto.com/books/9780760379462/betty-white-2nd-edition
Herbie J Pilato's book - NBC & Me, My life as a Page in a Book:
https://www.herbiejpilato.com/books
To learn more about Betty White you can find copies of Ray Richmond's book here:
https://www.quarto.com/books/9780760379462/betty-white-2nd-edition
Herbie J Pilato's book - NBC & Me, My life as a Page in a Book:
https://www.herbiejpilato.com/books
S2 Ep13: Harper Lee
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02/08/21 • 55 min
What does it take to write the great American novel? Harper Lee’s defining work - To Kill a Mockingbird - has stood the test of time. Surrounded by racism, segregation and injustice growing up in rural Alabama, Lee’s experiences shaped what would go on to become a literary classic. Stephanie Okupniak goes inside her life - and friendship with Truman Capote - with the help of biographer Charles Shields and author Greg Neri.
S2 Ep12: Margot Kidder
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02/01/21 • 51 min
Margot Kidder was an actress, an activist, a daredevil, an outspoken campaigner - but first and foremost - a mother. In her role as Lois Lane she set the benchmark for fierce, feminist leading ladies. Stephanie Okupniak goes inside her tumultuous life with the help of brother John Kidder and close friend Rosie Shuster.
S2 Ep7: Whitney Houston: Part Two
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12/14/20 • 29 min
Whitney Houston’s life is a story of victory over adversity. Of love and heartache. Of regeneration after decimation. This gospel queen escaped the ghetto and lived out her dream - but fairytales don’t always have happy endings. Stephanie Okupniak is joined by singer-songwriter Gordon Chambers and backing singer Sy Smith for a journey through Whitney’s life.
In part two, we see what happens when America’s sweetheart goes down the wrong path - and how a soulful diva handles losing her voice.
In part two, we see what happens when America’s sweetheart goes down the wrong path - and how a soulful diva handles losing her voice.
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How many episodes does A Life Lived have?
A Life Lived currently has 52 episodes available.
What topics does A Life Lived cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on A Life Lived?
The episode title 'S1 Ep7: Tupac Shakur' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Life Lived?
The average episode length on A Life Lived is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Life Lived released?
Episodes of A Life Lived are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of A Life Lived?
The first episode of A Life Lived was released on Jul 31, 2019.
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