This episode of pplpod details the life and career of Nick Tosches, an American writer, journalist, novelist, biographer, and poet who lived from 1949 to 2019. The source outlines his biography, including his origins, early career in music journalism for publications like Rolling Stone, and his transition into a prominent author, noted for works such as Hellfire, a highly-praised biography of Jerry Lee Lewis. Furthermore, the article provides a structured bibliography listing his numerous works across biographies, fiction, poetry, and journalism, alongside his discography and film and television appearances. The influence section also mentions that actor Johnny Depp was a fan and acquired Tosches's literary esta ...