A Life Lived
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A Life Lived
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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S3 Ep52: The Stitch Bitch, Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen was one of the most striking, controversial and talented designers of his generation.
But how did a taxi driver's son...
S3 Ep51: Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
Join Stephanie Okupniak as we find out how a preacher's daughter who was raised by the church would go on to become the voice of a generation - and wi...
S3 Ep50: The Visionary, Stan Lee
The origin story to end them all. Stan Lee's influence on modern culture is unquestionable, but how did a boy who lived in an apartment with one windo...
S3 Ep49: The Hand of God, Diego Maradona
Host Stephanie Okupniak goes on a journey with sports journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo to discover what makes football globally tactile and how Diego...
S3 Ep48: A Total Bad Ass, Bill Paxton
Join Stephanie Okupniak to discover how Bill Paxton went from painting sets with James Cameron to starring in the legendary Director's biggest movies....
S3 Ep47: The GOAT, Muhammad Ali
A Life Lived Host Stephanie Okupniak chats with Muhammad Ali's daughter Hana about her father's playful side and his love of life (and women!), alongs...
S3 Ep46: The Armchair Anarchist, Terry Jones
A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak talks with screenwriter Gavin Scott about 20 years of friendship and collaboration with the Monty Python, Terry J...
S3 Ep45: THE PUNK COMIC, RIK MAYALL
Host Stephanie Okupniak talks with comedy legends Helen Lederer and Nigel Planer about pushing comedy boundaries on The Young Ones and Bottom with the...
S3 Ep44: THE TIMELESS SEXPOT, DAME DIANA RIGG
A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak takes with actor Neil Dudgeon behind the scenes to find out what made Dame Diana Rigg as biographer Herbie J Pila...
S3 Ep43: The Poet Warrior, Tupac Shakur
A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak talks to photographer and filmmaker Gobi Rahimi about how the son of a Black Panther activist would grow up to be...
S3 Ep42: A Man of Many Faces, Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams was known for playing tough characters. He was recognised for the scar across his face. But his nephew, Dominic DuPont, kne...
S3 Ep41: The First Lady of Television,Betty White
Author Herbie J Pilato, filmmaker William S Tribell and biographer Ray Richmond walk us through the raunchy euphemisms, the pioneering devotion and th...
S3 Ep40: An Origin Story, Chadwick Boseman
In this episode of A Life Lived Stephanie Okupniak speaks with a professor and fellow classmate of Chadwick Boseman when he attended Oxford University...
S3 Ep39: The Scottish Spy, Sean Connery
Stephanie Okupniak learns more about the school dropout from Edinburgh who will win the hearts of millions as the rogue spy 007 with journalist Brian...
S3 Ep38: A Life Lived Returns!
After a 4-year hiatus - A Life Lived returns!!
Join Stephanie Okupniak from June 10th as she speaks with the people closest to icons who...
S2 Ep15: Bruce Lee: Part One
Look up ‘Hollywood action hero’ in the dictionary and you’ll find one name - Bruce Lee.
He overcame racism, s...
S2 Ep16: Bruce Lee: Part Two
Look up ‘Hollywood action hero’ in the dictionary and you’ll find one name - Bruce Lee.
He overcame racism, stereotypes and...
S2 Ep14: Hubert de Givenchy
Hubert de Givenchy crafted exquisite, haute couture creations that made women feel powerful, beautiful - and one of a kind.
S2 Ep13: Harper Lee
What does it take to write the great American novel?
Harper Lee’s defining work - To Kill a Mockingbird - has stood the tes...
S2 Ep12: Margot Kidder
Margot Kidder was an actress, an activist, a daredevil, an outspoken campaigner - but first and foremost - a mother.
In her...
S2 Ep11: Gene Wilder
There are some performers that just seem frozen in time.
Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three - and let us take yo...
S2 Ep10: Verne Troyer
He may have been small in stature, but Verne Troyer had a giant personality.
In a career that spanned 25 years he starred...
S2 Ep9: Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds was a force to be reckoned with.
A member of Hollywood royalty, she faced scandal after scandal after scan...
S2 Ep8: Alan Rickman: Part One
What’s it like being one of Hollywood’s greatest villains - with a heart of gold?
Alan Rickman played a professor, a doctor...
S2 Ep8: Alan Rickman: Part Two
What’s it like being one of Hollywood’s greatest villains - with a heart of gold?
Alan Rickman played a professor, a doctor...
S2 Ep7: Whitney Houston: Part One
Whitney Houston’s life is a story of victory over adversity. Of love and heartache. Of regeneration after decimation.
This...
S2 Ep7: Whitney Houston: Part Two
Whitney Houston’s life is a story of victory over adversity. Of love and heartache. Of regeneration after decimation.
This...
S2 Ep6: Tom Petty
Rambling troubadour. Strumming vagabond. An American treasure.
Rock and roll icon Tom Petty is forever Free Fallin’.
...
S2 Ep5: B.B. King
B.B. King is the blues.
The musical giant performed with everyone from rockstars to presidents through the decades - and p...
S2 Ep4: George Michael: Part Two
What would you be willing to give up to be famous?
George Michael gave his fans songs they will sing for the rest of thei...
S2 Ep4: George Michael: Part One
What would you be willing to give up to be famous?
George Michael gave his fans songs they will sing for the rest of thei...
S2 Ep3: Lemmy
Lemmy lived life in the fast lane.
The heavy metal pioneer rewrote the history books - fueled by speed, cigarettes and a b...
S2 Ep2: Prince
Prince was more than pop royalty - he was an artist, a trailblazer, a pioneer and a symbol - literally.
Stephanie Okupniak...
S2 Ep1: River Phoenix
Imagine fleeing a cult at four to become a movie star by 14. River Phoenix was more than an 80’s heartthrob. He was a musician, a vegan, an environmen...
S2: A Life Lived is back!
A Life Lived is back Monday November 2nd.
Stephanie Okupniak talks to friends and family members of icons to find out what...
S1 Ep16: Introducing...Truth vs Hollywood
Introducing the newest Audioboom original podcast, Truth vs Hollywood.
Join cinephiles David Chen and Joanna Robinson as t...
S1 Ep15: Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher is best known for her role as Star Wars' iconic feminist hero Princess Leia. But before she ruled over Alderaan, she grew up here on ear...
S1 Ep14: Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain was one of the most iconic rock stars of all time. A reluctant spokesperson for a generation, this boy from a broken home would change the...
S1 Ep13: Harold Ramis
Harold Ramis could do it all. Actor, comedian, director, writer. This Ghostbuster has had an undeniable influence on generations of comedians, comedy...
S1 Ep12: Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen was one of the most striking, controversial and talented designers of his generation.
But how did a taxi driver's son...