A Life Lived Podcast

05/06/2024

After a 4-year Hiatus WE’RE BACK!!

From June 10th you’ll get intimate insights into the lives of the heroes we love and are no longer with us.

Find out how a Scottish milk boy got a license to kill. What made Betty White qualify to be awarded into the Guinness Book of World Records? How did the King of Wakanda started his training by shooting strawberries in Hogwarts dining hall.

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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.

09/03/2021

We continue celebrating Women’s History Month with an icon not just for her portrayal of a rebel princess but for her work to raise mental awareness. Listen to our Carrie Fisher episode here: https://audioboom.com/posts/7438621-carrie-fisher

08/03/2021

What better way to salute International Women’s day than honour a pioneer for women in so many ways - Joan Rivers. https://audioboom.com/posts/7382533-joan-rivers

24/02/2021

Wearing a garment made by Hubert de Givenchy was like wearing armour. As a woman, you wanted that confidence when going to battle. We spoke with Hubert’s friend Deeda Blair about the fashion icon. .. https://audioboom.com/posts/7799720-hubert-de-givenchy

22/02/2021

Happy 75th Birthday!! If you want to know about this incredible man’s life, I recommend listening to our episodes... https://audioboom.com/posts/7763507-alan-rickman-part-one

12/02/2021

I would give my right hand to be in a smoke filled motel room with Truman Capote and Harper Lee as they dug deep into a heinous crime that rocked a nation. I spoke with .greg and Charles Shields to find out more. https://audioboom.com/posts/7793551-harper-lee

06/02/2021

Lois Lane was not Margot Kidder’s defining role. She defined Lois Lane. We spoke to Margot’s brother John Kidder and best friend Rosie Shuster about the heroine’s battles and victories. https://audioboom.com/posts/7786936-margot-kidder

30/01/2021

Willly Wonka, Dr. Frankenstein, Leo Bloom - no one in cinema could fill your heart with joy, your eyes with tears, a room with laughter like the enigmatic Gene Wilder. Listen to his nephew Jordan Walker Pearlman tells about what it was like growing up with the comedic romantic genius. https://audioboom.com/channels/4998114

20/01/2021

Verne Troyer broke the mold when he broke into Hollywood. His short stature never held him back and is infectious charm and humour made him an icon. Director and actress Mindy Sterling spoke to me about how much fun it was to work with him. https://audioboom.com/posts/7774263-verne-troyer

13/01/2021

The most impacting moment in Debbie Reynolds life was singing for the troops in Korea. Her son, gave us an intimate look at the original America’s Sweetheart. https://audioboom.com/posts/7767589-debbie-reynolds

10/01/2021

He cast a spell on us as Professor Snape. But while he scared kids in hogwarts, he supported children in need around the world. Find out about the many layers of Alan Rickman in part 2. https://audioboom.com/posts/7763509-alan-rickman-part-two

08/01/2021

You may have watched him conquer Nakatomi Tower over the holidays. But this Villain had a huge heart and you can hear all about it in this week’s episode dedicated to the great Alan Rickman. https://audioboom.com/posts/7763507-alan-rickman-part-one

28/12/2020

If you’re trying to keep the Christmas spirit alive with the kids over this holiday break, I recommend getting under the blankets and watching The Snowman. David Bowie loved Christmas and you can hear all about his festive spirit on our David Bowie Episode... https://audioboom.com/posts/7376092-david-bowie

27/12/2020

Carrie Fisher was eccentric, brilliant, a wordsmith and a true rebel in every sense of the word. She’s an icon I tell my daughter about everyday and we invite you to listen https://audioboom.com/posts/7438621-carrie-fisher

15/12/2020

Whitney Houston was born into diva hood. In part One we spoke to and about the gospel roots of the iconic singer. https://audioboom.com/posts/7750159-whitney-houston-part-one

08/12/2020

He was a rambling troubadour, a strumming vagabond, an American Treasure! Join us this week for Tom Petty. https://audioboom.com/posts/7744892-tom-petty

01/12/2020

Find out how B. B. King lived the Rags to Riches American Dream through cotton fields, Civil Rights Movements and Jim Crow to play for the first black American President. https://audioboom.com/posts/7739734-b-b-king

29/11/2020

RIP David Prowse. He was a champion body builder before he became the most powerful villain in the universe. I hope a parade of competent storm troopers escorted you to mighty Valhalla.

28/11/2020

Most people have no idea the extent of George Michael’s generosity. In part 2 of our podcast we discovered that he healed a broken heart by giving a little back. https://audioboom.com/posts/7735658-george-michael-part-two

25/11/2020

RIP Diego Maradona - the Argentine football legend

24/11/2020

What are you willing to sacrifice for fame? Find out how George Michael became one of the most tormented pop stars of the 80s on this week’s Episode of A Life Live. https://audioboom.com/posts/7735600-george-michael-part-one

16/11/2020

Lemmy was the vampire of the sunset strip in daisy duke shorts. If you don’t know who this rock god is listen to this week’s episode of A Life Lived. https://audioboom.com/posts/7730549-lemmy

09/11/2020

Find out how Prince supported the Black Lives Matter movement on this week’s episode of A Life Lived. https://audioboom.com/posts/7725109-prince

02/11/2020

Hello to our lovely Listeners, WE’RE BACK!!! Series 2 has just launched so if you’re recovering from a scary weekend or bracing for a scary week - indulge in some distraction with our first episode dedicated to the late great River Phoenix.

https://audioboom.com/posts/7718555-river-phoenix

An episode by A Life Lived

02/11/2020

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, WE’RE BACK!!! Series 2 of A Life Lived has been released today. So if you’re recovering from a scary weekend or bracing for a scary week - indulge in some distraction and listen to our first episode dedicated to the late great River Phoenix!!

https://audioboom.com/posts/7718555-river-phoenix

An episode by A Life Lived

02/12/2019

Carrie Fisher struggled with bipolar disorder and fame but her true love was a dog named Gary. Listen to this week's A Life Lived to find out how Carrie became a Star Wars superstar https://apple.co/alifelived

26/11/2019

Nirvana's manager Danny Goldberg
takes us backstage and tells us how Kurt fell in love with Courtney in this episode of A Life Lived. Listen here now: https://apple.co/alifelived

18/11/2019

On this week's episode, Stephanie Okupniak delves into the life of Harold Ramis, and speaks to his daughter Violet Ramis Stiel and fellow Ghostbuster Ernie Hudson. Listen here: https://apple.co/alifelived

‎Society & Culture · 2019

11/11/2019

Find out how an East End boy on welfare turned his passion for fashion into an Empire. Listen to an Alexander McQueen special of A Life Lived here: https://apple.co/alifelived

‎Society & Culture · 2019

05/11/2019

Check out the Aretha Franklin episode of A Life Lived. We spoke to Tirrell Whittley, a producer of Amazing Grace and newscaster and journalist Evrod Cassimy. Listen here:https://apple.co/alifelived

‎Society & Culture · 2019