7 episodes

The incredible untold story of Louis Armstrong, an American original, an African American cultural touchstone, one of the most important figures in the history of Jazz, and one of the greatest American entertainers of the 20th century. From a dirt-poor boy raised amid the hustlers, pimps, and whores of turn-of-the-century New Orleans, Louis Armstrong mastered his music and became a figure larger than life. He helped create that most American of music genres: Jazz. Over his lifetime, he became one of the most recognizable personalities on the planet. He traveled the world, conquered music, radio, and film, overcame prejudice, spread joy, and convinced us all that this really can be "a wonderful world."

POPS! The Louis Armstrong Story with Reno Wilson Workhouse Connect

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    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

The incredible untold story of Louis Armstrong, an American original, an African American cultural touchstone, one of the most important figures in the history of Jazz, and one of the greatest American entertainers of the 20th century. From a dirt-poor boy raised amid the hustlers, pimps, and whores of turn-of-the-century New Orleans, Louis Armstrong mastered his music and became a figure larger than life. He helped create that most American of music genres: Jazz. Over his lifetime, he became one of the most recognizable personalities on the planet. He traveled the world, conquered music, radio, and film, overcame prejudice, spread joy, and convinced us all that this really can be "a wonderful world."

    Part VI: What A Wonderful World

    Part VI: What A Wonderful World

    Reno Wilson brings Louis Armstrong to life in POPS! The incredible story of Louis Armstrong's journey that took him from the hard streets of New Orleans to the most celebrated stages throughout the world.

    • 21 min
    Part V: Something Louder Than Music

    Part V: Something Louder Than Music

    Reno Wilson brings Louis Armstrong to life in POPS! The incredible story of Louis Armstrong's journey that took him from the hard streets of New Orleans to the most celebrated stages throughout the world.

    • 18 min
    Part IV: Chicago - New York - Chicago

    Part IV: Chicago - New York - Chicago

    Reno Wilson brings Louis Armstrong to life in POPS! The incredible story of Louis Armstrong's journey that took him from the hard streets of New Orleans to the most celebrated stages throughout the world.

    • 22 min
    Part III: Daisy, Fate Marabel and the Mississippi River

    Part III: Daisy, Fate Marabel and the Mississippi River

    Reno Wilson brings Louis Armstrong to life in POPS! The incredible story of Louis Armstrong's journey that took him from the hard streets of New Orleans to the most celebrated stages throughout the world.

    • 26 min
    Part II: The Most Beautiful Thing in the World

    Part II: The Most Beautiful Thing in the World

    Reno Wilson brings Louis Armstrong to life in POPS! The incredible story of Louis Armstrong's journey that took him from the hard streets of New Orleans to the most celebrated stages throughout the world.

    • 23 min
    Part I: In the Beginning

    Part I: In the Beginning

    Reno Wilson brings Louis Armstrong to life in POPS! The incredible story of Louis Armstrong's journey that took him from the hard streets of New Orleans to the most celebrated stages throughout the world.

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Goldenanorak ,

Loving Pops

This is a great podcast. Hope it gets as popular as it deserves.

Q/pod ,

Wow!

Having more knowledge of this priceless entertainer. In one era you maybe scorned. In another a musical deity.

Ruairidh Iain ,

Pops! Fantastic!

I really enjoyed listening to this series on Louis Armstrong. Great acting, sounds, music, brought it all to life for me. Thoroughly recommend it😀

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