In this episode of pplpod, we explore the five-decade career of Jack Nicholson, widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. From his status as the most nominated male actor in Academy Awards history to his reputation as a counter-culture anti-hero, we break down the life of the man who redefined Hollywood stardom.

Tune in as we discuss:

• A Family Secret: The shocking revelation Nicholson learned from Time magazine researchers in 1974—that the woman he believed was his sister was actually his mother, and his "mother" was really his grandmother.
• The Early Grind: His start in the industry as an office worker for Hanna-Barbera, his service in the Air National Guard to avoid the draft, and his decade of low-budget films with Roger Corman before his big break in