This week on pplpod, we explore the monumental life and career of Bruce Springsteen, the "rock 'n' roll poet" who transformed the grit of working-class New Jersey into a global phenomenon . From his early days as an alienated "loner" in Freehold to becoming one of the best-selling music artists of all time, we trace the evolution of the man they call "The Boss".

Episode Highlights:

• The Breakthrough: We discuss the immense pressure behind the recording of Born to Run, the album that catapulted Springsteen to worldwide fame and landed him on the covers of Time and Newsweek simultaneously.
• The Misunderstanding: A deep dive into the cultural impact of Born in the U.S.A., an album that sold 30 million copies worldwide but saw its ti ...