In today's episode, Troy explores the tumultuous and complicated relationship between Lady Gaga and her "cool Nebraska guy" Luc Carl. He explains the important role he played in the early stages of her career and how his influence took her from Stephanie Germanotta, the coffee shop performer to Lady Gaga, the full-fledged pop superstar.

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