Episode 41 — Leonardo DiCaprio: Star Power, Risk Choices, Lasting Impact

pplpod Episode 41 follows Leonardo DiCaprio’s evolution—from teen standout on This Boy’s Life and What’s Eating Gilbert Grape to ’90s supernova with Romeo + Juliet and Titanic, then the deliberate pivot to auteur partnerships that defined modern stardom. We trace the Scorsese era (Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street, Killers of the Flower Moon), shape-shifting turns with Nolan, Iñárritu, Tarantino, and Mendes, and the craft underneath it all: meticulous prep, physical commitment, and a knack for playing charm against danger. We also dig into climate activism, Appian Way’s producing slate, and how DiCaprio rebuilt a career after peak fame by choosing the hard parts, the tough directors, and the long game.