A Life Lived
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.
Episodes
September 30, 2024 • 49 mins
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 fashio...
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 fashio...
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September 24, 2024 • 37 mins
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.
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Documentary film producer Tirrell D. Whitley and newscaster & journalist Evrod Cassimy shine a light on the life of the musical icon.
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September 16, 2024 • 33 mins
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 Be...
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 Be...
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September 10, 2024 • 47 mins
Host Stephanie Okupniak goes on a journey with sports journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo to discover what makes football globally tactile and how Diego Maradona transformed the sport into an art.
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To listen to previous episodes of A Life Lived, please visit podfollow.com/alifelived
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August 26, 2024 • 33 mins
Join Stephanie Okupniak to discover how Bill Paxton went from painting sets with James Cameron to starring in the legendary Director's biggest movies.
So stop your grinning and drop your linen to spend to time with co-stars Paul Reiser, Mark Rolston and Jenette Goldstein as they share their wonderful stories of Bill, from the bus ride he took to meet his wife to the camaraderie he brought to the set of Aliens.
To...
So stop your grinning and drop your linen to spend to time with co-stars Paul Reiser, Mark Rolston and Jenette Goldstein as they share their wonderful stories of Bill, from the bus ride he took to meet his wife to the camaraderie he brought to the set of Aliens.
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August 19, 2024 • 29 mins
A Life Lived Host Stephanie Okupniak chats with Muhammad Ali's daughter Hana about her father's playful side and his love of life (and women!), alongside Sky Sports Boxing correspondent Johnny Nelson on what made 'The Greatest' so great.
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To listen to previous episodes of A Life Lived, please visit podfollow.com/alifelived
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August 5, 2024 • 42 mins
A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak talks with screenwriter Gavin Scott about 20 years of friendship and collaboration with the Monty Python, Terry Jones.
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To listen to previous episodes of A Life Lived, please visit podfollow.com/alifelived
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July 29, 2024 • 32 mins
Host Stephanie Okupniak talks with comedy legends Helen Lederer and Nigel Planer about pushing comedy boundaries on The Young Ones and Bottom with the punk rocker of comedy - Rik Mayall.
Helen Lederer's memoir Not That I'm Bitter is available to buy wherever online and in your favourite bookshop
Nigel Planer's book Jeremiah Bourne in Time is the first instalment of his Time Shard Chronicles trilogy and is availabl...
Helen Lederer's memoir Not That I'm Bitter is available to buy wherever online and in your favourite bookshop
Nigel Planer's book Jeremiah Bourne in Time is the first instalment of his Time Shard Chronicles trilogy and is availabl...
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July 22, 2024 • 36 mins
A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak takes with actor Neil Dudgeon behind the scenes to find out what made Dame Diana Rigg as biographer Herbie J Pilato delves into what made the actress steal the hearts of generations.
Herbie J Pilato's biography One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg is available for presale here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Tough-Dame-Hollywood-Legends/dp/1496837975
Herbie J Pilato's biography One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg is available for presale here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Tough-Dame-Hollywood-Legends/dp/1496837975
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July 15, 2024 • 27 mins
A Life Lived host Stephanie Okupniak talks to photographer and filmmaker Gobi Rahimi about how the son of a Black Panther activist would grow up to be the voice of a movement in this 2019 episode honouring Tupac Shakur.
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July 1, 2024 • 35 mins
Michael Kenneth Williams was known for playing tough characters. He was recognised for the scar across his face. But his nephew, Dominic DuPont, knew the demons he battled, how hard he worked, the good he gave back to the community and the love and empathy he had for everyone.
Michael Kenneth WIlliams's memoir Scenes from My Life is available wherever you buy books.
Michael Kenneth WIlliams's memoir Scenes from My Life is available wherever you buy books.
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June 24, 2024 • 35 mins
Author Herbie J Pilato, filmmaker William S Tribell and biographer Ray Richmond walk us through the raunchy euphemisms, the pioneering devotion and the sweet and caring nature that paved the way for Betty White to have the longest career in broadcasting than any woman in the Guinness Book of World Records.
To learn more about Betty White you can find copies of Ray Richmond's book here:
https://www.quarto.com/books...
To learn more about Betty White you can find copies of Ray Richmond's book here:
https://www.quarto.com/books...
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June 17, 2024 • 34 mins
In this episode of A Life Lived Stephanie Okupniak speaks with a professor and fellow classmate of Chadwick Boseman when he attended Oxford University for a summer acting course. The origin story of an artist who had never considered acting before - only to become on of the greatest cinematic heroes of all time.
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June 10, 2024 • 28 mins
Stephanie Okupniak learns more about the school dropout from Edinburgh who will win the hearts of millions as the rogue spy 007 with journalist Brian Pendreigh, director Alvin Rakoff and biographer Herbie J Pilato.
Alvin Rakoff's memoir I'M JUST THE GUY WHO SAYS ACTION can be found here - alvinrakoff.com
Herbie J Pilato's biography Connery, Sean Connery can be found here - Connery, Sean Connery: Before, During, and Aft...
Alvin Rakoff's memoir I'M JUST THE GUY WHO SAYS ACTION can be found here - alvinrakoff.com
Herbie J Pilato's biography Connery, Sean Connery can be found here - Connery, Sean Connery: Before, During, and Aft...
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June 5, 2024 • 1 min
After a 4-year hiatus - A Life Lived returns!!
Join Stephanie Okupniak from June 10th as she speaks with the people closest to icons who have died and finds out what they were really like behind the spotlight.
This season she discovers why the mob stalked Sir Sean Connery, how Betty White got into the Guinness Book of World Records and what Chadwick Boseman learned in Hogwarts dining hall.
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Join Stephanie Okupniak from June 10th as she speaks with the people closest to icons who have died and finds out what they were really like behind the spotlight.
This season she discovers why the mob stalked Sir Sean Connery, how Betty White got into the Guinness Book of World Records and what Chadwick Boseman learned in Hogwarts dining hall.
Follow on Spotify, Appl...
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February 21, 2021 • 37 mins
Look up ‘Hollywood action hero’ in the dictionary and you’ll find one name - Bruce Lee.
He overcame racism, stereotypes and challenge after challenge to become the world’s first Asian international film icon.
Stephanie Okupniak enters the world of martial arts to tell the story of Bruce’s extraordinary life with the help of friend and co-star Bob Wall and students Patrick Stron...
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February 21, 2021 • 45 mins
Look up ‘Hollywood action hero’ in the dictionary and you’ll find one name - Bruce Lee.
He overcame racism, stereotypes and challenge after challenge to become the world’s first Asian international film icon.
Stephanie Okupniak enters the world of martial arts to tell the story of Bruce’s extraordinary life with the help of friend and co-star Bob Wall and students Patrick...
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February 14, 2021 • 41 mins
Hubert de Givenchy crafted exquisite, haute couture creations that made women feel powerful, beautiful - and one of a kind.
One of the founding fathers of high fashion, the designer’s legacy is unwavering almost 70 years after the birth of the Maison de Givenchy.
Medical Philanthropist, fashion icon & lifelong friend Deeda Blair takes Stephanie Okupniak back in time...
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February 7, 2021 • 55 mins
What does it take to write the great American novel?
Harper Lee’s defining work - To Kill a Mockingbird - has stood the test of time.
Surrounded by racism, segregation and injustice growing up in rural Alabama, Lee’s experiences shaped what would go on to become a literary classic.
Stephanie Okupniak goes inside her life - and friendship with...
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January 31, 2021 • 51 mins
Margot Kidder was an actress, an activist, a daredevil, an outspoken campaigner - but first and foremost - a mother.
In her role as Lois Lane she set the benchmark for fierce, feminist leading ladies.
Stephanie Okupniak goes inside her tumultuous life with the help of brother John Kidder and close friend Rosie Shuster.
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