This episode of pplpod details the life and career of American disc jockey Jim Ladd (1948–2023), who was renowned as one of the last notable freeform rock DJs in commercial radio. The article traces his extensive radio career, including his influential tenures at Los Angeles stations like KMET and KLOS, and his syndicated program, Innerview. It highlights his dedication to freeform radio, often refusing to follow restrictive playlists, which led to periods of unemployment and frequent station changes. Additionally, the text mentions his side projects—such as appearing on Roger Waters' album Radio K.A.O.S. and in the film Say Anything...—and notes that he eventually moved to Sirius XM Radio for a final long-running show. ...