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Brief Biographies of Famous People

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Welcome to the Brief Biographies of Famous People podcast hosted by Ajay. Our show discusses the lives of famous people in recent history. You are invited biweekly on the weekends to join us and enlighten yourself!

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Welcome to the Brief Biographies of Famous People podcast hosted by Ajay. Our show discusses the lives of famous people in recent history. You are invited biweekly on the weekends to join us and enlighten yourself!

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English

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4255858413


Episodes
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Jack Nicholson: Academy Award-winner(nominated 12 times!), and Dedicated Method Actor

5/29/2021
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

Duration:00:04:34

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Martin Scorsese: Best Director and Academy Award Winner

5/15/2021
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

Duration:00:06:08

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Doc Holliday: Gambler, Gunfighter, Western Deputy

5/1/2021
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

Duration:00:05:40

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Ray Kroc: McDonald's Founder and Ruthless Businessman

4/17/2021
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

Duration:00:04:09

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Phil Spector: Music Auteur, No. 1 Hit Maker, and Convicted Murderer

4/3/2021
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#

Duration:00:03:04

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Dorothy Arzner: Film Director, Film Star, and Film Professor(E5)

3/20/2021
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

Duration:00:04:54

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Ted Kacynzski: Unabomber, Murderer, and Math Professor(E5)

3/6/2021
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 Ted Kaczynski, one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. 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 from the script of this episode came from Wikipedia's page on Ted Kacynzski: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kaczynski --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ajay-sheena/message

Duration:00:04:56

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Malcolm X: Civil Rights Leader, Islamic Minister, and Controversial Figure(E4)

2/20/2021
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

Duration:00:06:09

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Daniel Day-Lewis: Academy Award Winner, Method Actor, and Shoemaker(E3)

2/6/2021
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

Duration:00:05:19

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Kurt Vonnegut: Martians, Human Zoos, and World War II(E2)

1/23/2021
Welcome to Brief Biographies of Famous People! This is your host, Ajay. For episode 2 of this podcast, we will be discussing the life of Kurt Vonnegut: Acclaimed author, war veteran, and Cornell graduate. Before we start, I encourage all our listeners, to subscribe, share with friends and family, and leave a review. Source: Much information discussed in this episode comes from the page below: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Vonnegut

Duration:00:07:38

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Michael Jordan: Hoop Legend, Risky Gambler, Billionaire(E1)

1/5/2021
In this episode we will be discussing the life of Michael Jordan. From varsity basketball reject in high school to 6 time Finals MVP, Jordan has been through it all. Additionally, he was a gambler for some time, losing millions. He also is a part time owner of one of the most unpopular NBA teams, the Charlotte Hornets. However, this all payed off in the end as Jordan is a living legend and billionaire. Source: Much of the information for this episode was found in the page link below: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jordan

Duration:00:06:46