A Life Lived

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  • From Muhammad Ali to Carrie Fisher, hear how the lives of the biggest stars were truly lived. With exclusive interviews from the people who knew them in life, journalist Stephanie Okupniak tells the stories of the dead.
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Episodes
  • S3 Ep52: The Stitch Bitch, Alexander McQueen

    S3 Ep52: The Stitch Bitch, Alexander McQueen
    Sep 30 2024
    Alexander McQueen was one of the most striking, controversial and talented designers of his generation.
    But how did a taxi driver's son from Lewisham become a four-time 'British Designer of the Year' and attract the following of stars from Lady Gaga to Kate Moss. Join Stephanie Okupniak and authors Andrew Wilson and Dana Thomas to hear the story of the boy who swapped life in a council house for life in the biggest fashion houses in the world.
    To listen to previous episodes of A Life Lived, please visit podfollow.com/alifelived
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    49 mins
  • S3 Ep51: Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin

    S3 Ep51: Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin
    Sep 24 2024
    Join Stephanie Okupniak as we find out how a preacher's daughter who was raised by the church would go on to become the voice of a generation - and winner of 18 Grammy Awards in a remarkable career which spanned six decades.

    Documentary film producer Tirrell D. Whitley and newscaster & journalist Evrod Cassimy shine a light on the life of the musical icon.

    To listen to previous episodes of A Life Lived, please visit podfollow.com/alifelived
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    38 mins
  • S3 Ep50: The Visionary, Stan Lee

    S3 Ep50: The Visionary, Stan Lee
    Sep 16 2024
    The origin story to end them all. Stan Lee's influence on modern culture is unquestionable, but how did a boy who lived in an apartment with one window develop an imagination that would wow the world?
    Join Stephanie Okupniak to discover how Stan Lee and his comic book creations conquered the world of cinema, one cameo at a time.
    Sandy Fries explains how it felt to have Stan as a boss and Lee's former colleague Allen Bellman speaks of his early years and the development of his craft.


    To listen to previous episodes of A Life Lived, please visit podfollow.com/alifelived
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    34 mins

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