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 w

Bruce Lee: Part One

Feb 22nd, 2021 37m 10s

Hubert de Givenchy

Feb 15th, 2021 41m 33s

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 t

Harper Lee

Feb 8th, 2021 55m 21s

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 wha

Margot Kidder

Feb 1st, 2021 51m 6s

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 tum

Gene Wilder

Jan 25th, 2021 48m 16s

There are some performers that just seem frozen in time.Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three - and let us take you inside the life of one of Hollywood’s most hypnotic stars - Gene Wilder.But he was so much more than Willy Wonka,

Verne Troyer

Jan 18th, 2021 43m 39s

He may have been small in stature, but Verne Troyer had a giant personality. In a career that spanned 25 years he starred on the big screen as Mini-Me, Little Santa, Alien Son and Baby Joe - but off it he was a total sweetheart. Actress a

Debbie Reynolds

Jan 11th, 2021 38m 49s

Debbie Reynolds was a force to be reckoned with. A member of Hollywood royalty, she faced scandal after scandal after scandal - yet bounced back bigger and better every time. Debbie’s son Todd Fisher joins Stephanie Okupniak to take us beyo

Alan Rickman: Part One

Jan 4th, 2021 46m 9s

What’s it like being one of Hollywood’s greatest villains - with a heart of gold?Alan Rickman played a professor, a doctor, an angel, a terrorist - but above all - he was a brother, son, husband and friend. Actress and collaborator Juliet

Alan Rickman: Part Two

Jan 4th, 2021 43m 53s

Whitney Houston: Part One

Dec 14th, 2020 42m 22s

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

Whitney Houston: Part Two

Dec 14th, 2020 29m 43s

Tom Petty

Dec 7th, 2020 51m 37s

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

B.B. King

Nov 30th, 2020 46m 57s

B.B. King is the blues. The musical giant performed with everyone from rockstars to presidents through the decades - and provided the soundtrack to 20th century America - all with his beloved Lucille by his side. Stephanie Okupniak honours

George Michael: Part Two

Nov 23rd, 2020 25m 47s

What would you be willing to give up to be famous? George Michael gave his fans songs they will sing for the rest of their lives - but he had to live a lie for decades.Stephanie Okupniak is joined by his friend and manager Rob Kahane and p

George Michael: Part One

Nov 23rd, 2020 31m 30s

Lemmy

Nov 16th, 2020 44m 39s

Lemmy lived life in the fast lane. The heavy metal pioneer rewrote the history books - fueled by speed, cigarettes and a bottle of Jack. Stephanie Okupinak takes a deep dive into the rock god's life with the help of journalist Morat and wri

Prince

Nov 9th, 2020 53m 49s

Prince was more than pop royalty - he was an artist, a trailblazer, a pioneer and a symbol - literally. Stephanie Okupniak talks to his studio engineer Susan Rogers and mega fan and biographer Matt Thorne to see what it’s like to work and pla

River Phoenix

Nov 2nd, 2020 45m 19s

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 environmental activist and an Oscar nominee. Stephanie Okupniak is joined by director William Richert

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S2: A Life Lived is back!

Oct 30th, 2020 1m 21s

A Life Lived is back Monday November 2nd. Stephanie Okupniak talks to friends and family members of icons to find out what their lives were like behind the curtain. Find out how Prince supported the Black Lives matter movement and why Marg

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Introducing...Truth vs Hollywood

Jun 11th, 2020 12m 48s

Introducing the newest Audioboom original podcast, Truth vs Hollywood. Join cinephiles David Chen and Joanna Robinson as they do a deep dive into well known films and discuss how similar they are to the actual story. • Truth vs Hollywood p

Carrie Fisher

1 1 Dec 2nd, 2019 53m 33s

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 earth as Beverly Hills royalty. In the spotlight her whole life, Carrie battled demons, family fe

Kurt Cobain

Nov 25th, 2019 35m 56s

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 face of rock music forever. After the raw energy, but moderate success of their debut Bleach

Harold Ramis

Nov 18th, 2019 37m 56s

Harold Ramis could do it all. Actor, comedian, director, writer. This Ghostbuster has had an undeniable influence on generations of comedians, comedy writers, actors and singers - a lasting legacy for a man who started off as a grocery bagger i

Alexander McQueen

Nov 11th, 2019 51m 40s

Alexander McQueen was one of the most striking, controversial and talented designers of his generation. But how did a taxi driver's son from Lewisham become a four-time 'British Designer of the Year' and attract the following of stars from Lad