Épisodes

  • Jack Nicholson: Academy Award-winner(nominated 12 times!), and Dedicated Method Actor
    May 29 2021

    Welcome to the last episode of Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 11 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Jack Nicholson: Acclaimed Actor and Academy Award winner. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review as it immensely helps in the growth of our show and the ability to produce new content on time.

    Source of much of the information discussed in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Nicholson


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    5 min
  • Martin Scorsese: Best Director and Academy Award Winner
    May 15 2021

    In our last episode, we discussed a man who was a walking contradiction: Doc Holliday. This contradiction quote was first used in the 1970’s, appearing famously in Martin Scorcese’s 1976 film Taxi Driver. Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 8 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Martin Scorcese: Acclaimed Filmmaker and notorious director. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review as it immensely helps in the growth of our show and the ability to produce new content on time.

    Source of much of the information for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Scorsese

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    6 min
  • Doc Holliday: Gambler, Gunfighter, Western Deputy
    May 1 2021

    Ever met a man who is a walking contradiction? Doc Holliday, a murderous gangster who was friends with the best in law enforcement, is one of those people. Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 10 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Doc Holliday. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review, as it immensely helps in the growth of our show and the ability to produce new content on time.

    Source of much of the information from this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_Holliday

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    6 min
  • Ray Kroc: McDonald's Founder and Ruthless Businessman
    Apr 17 2021

    When you were young, did you ever idolize a famous person? Someone who represented all your values? Unfortunately, as you got older, you realized that they were more problematic than previously thought. Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 8 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Ray Kroc. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review as it immensely helps in the growth of our show and the ability to produce new content on time.

    Source of much of the information from this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Kroc

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    4 min
  • Phil Spector: Music Auteur, No. 1 Hit Maker, and Convicted Murderer
    Apr 3 2021

    Have you ever met someone who reaches greatness and popularity, to the point that they reach their murderous downfall? Phil Spector is one of those people. Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 7 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Phil Spector. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review as it immensely helps in the growth of our show and the ability to produce new content on time.

    Source of much of the information from this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Spector#

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    3 min
  • Dorothy Arzner: Film Director, Film Star, and Film Professor(E5)
    Mar 20 2021

    Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 6 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Dorothy Arzner the first major female director in Hollywood. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review as it immensely helps in the growth of our show and the ability to produce new content on time.

    Much of the information coming from the script of this episode is inspired by the following article:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Arzner


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    5 min
  • Malcolm X: Civil Rights Leader, Islamic Minister, and Controversial Figure(E4)
    Feb 20 2021

    Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 4 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Malcolm X: Civil Rights Leader, Islamic Minister, and Controversial Figure. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review. Some of the information from this episode was obtained by the Wikipedia page for Malcolm X.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X

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    6 min
  • Daniel Day-Lewis: Academy Award Winner, Method Actor, and Shoemaker(E3)
    Feb 6 2021

    Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 3 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Daniel Day-Lewis: Acclaimed method actor. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review.

    Source of much of the information of this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Day-Lewis

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    5 min