I was somehow able to come up with just four icons that I think truly define Los Angeles of the modern era... my Mt Rushmore of L.A.! This was borderline impossible to pull off, considering the names that DID NOT make it, but I get into those details also. Be sure to give me feedback on how you think I did!
Reminiscing this holiday weekend on some of my favorite segments I've done since I started making this podcast! Of course I want you to refamiliarize with my origin story, and also tell you about something I've been living with my whole life that I'm sure a lot of you can relate to! We close out with one of my favorite things you should do in L.A. this weekend, or any upcoming weekend for that matter. Enjoy!
What was L.A.'s favorite food of the 1900s? How about the 20s, 30s, or 40s?! Find out here as we go decade by decade through over 100 years of L.A.'s most popular and favorite foods... the foods that inspired and created the culture we have today around the culinary industry.
*WARNING: explicit language* Estevan Oriol has elevated L.A. Street Culture to high art by documenting ALL of Los Angeles culture through his unfiltered lens. From L.A. Fingers to Cypress Hiil to Snoop Dogg, Oriol came to the L.A. Studios to discuss his origin story, and how he came to be the premier documentarian of the Real Los Angeles.
Bosch. Enough said. We all know Bosch as one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time, but did you know it was adapted off a series of novels written and created by best selling crime novelist Michael Connelly? And yes, he's also responsible for creating the equally fascinating and genius show and book series centered around Mickey Haller who is the Lincoln Lawyer. I dig deep into Michael's background and history to really learn what makes him tick, and find his true origin story into ...
It's finally time to dig in on what is up there as one of the most requested subjects amongst people in L.A... their cherished pets! Here is a fun teaser... Dogs and Cats combined make up a larger population than the reported census population of L.A. County! That's just our starting point... tune in as we get into the rest of the endless nuggets regarding pets in L.A.
Reflecting on my day spent at Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles... a 54 block homeless mainstay for more than 100 years! I also get into just how Skid Row actually started/how'd it get its name/how it's stood the test of time/and maybe most important, what's being done to hopefully not need a a Skid Row someday.
As usual, we're digging deep the only way we know how... this time into whether Los Angeles is the city of health and wellness, which was the original pitch to spur growth over 100 years ago! Cold hard facts will tell us about the state of L.A. with regards to health, and we also compare it against other cities in the country... Hint: The results may shock you!
Impactful, important, historical... these are the characteristics I tapped into the most when putting together my intimate list of top 5 songs that define L.A. I enjoyed digging into the meanings of the lyrics, and researching the origins of these classics.
I get into my top 5 hidden gems of L.A.! Whether hidden in plain site or not, these go-to destinations are fun to go and explore, are places a lot of us see on a daily basis, but maybe haven't quite taken the time to understand the significance and relevance behind them. Go be a tourist in your own city, and enjoy these destinations as I give up all goods. There is history everywhere, as long as you know where to look!
L.A.s backyard (Las Vegas) has been under a full scale cyberattack in recent weeks, continuing to cause millions, and closing in on billions in losses... which happens to all originate thanks to one man, who happens to be born and raised in... you guessed it, Los Angeles! We're breaking down the origin story of the worlds very first hacker, and it is beyond interesting! We're closing out with one thing to do in L.A. this weekend, which entails being as far as anything having to do with hacking y...
The crime narrative in Los Angeles is as strong as ever... so as usual, we're digging deep into the stats and numbers, coupled with everyday stories to try and find out if the narrative matches up with what's really happening. Listen in as we get to the bottom of it! We close out with an awesome place to go to this weekend in our "if you do one thing this weekend, do this" segment. The history is eerie to say the least, yet this business continues to thrive.
You asked for it, so here it is! A continuation of last weeks record breaking episode of significant alumni to L.A. area schools! Wow does this one get even better. And this top 10 takes you all over! Yes, we listened to your feedback and went outside LA public schools and expanded out! Tune in and enjoy the ENCORE of the L.A. School Episode.
It's Labor Day weekend which means the kids are heading back to school. Except most have been back for weeks? It wasn't like that not too long ago, so why is it like that now? Also... we're going over some of the most influential and important L.A. area high school alumni, summing it up with the top 10 High Schools they went to! Did your school make the cut?!
Did you know there is a major stand off between a powerful developer and the L.A. City Council regarding a 450 million dollar Luxury resort and residential development, smack dab in the Santa Monica Mountains?! I didn't! It's been brewing for going on 8 years, and it's been seemingly happening in the shadows. Tune into this saga as I go over the facts and details, and peak under the hood into the workings of how these projects come to life... or if the Government has anything to do with it... Do...
Digging deep into the multiple union strikes and the implications they're having for Los Angeles. We're also dropping some interesting and fun facts about the union worker make up of L.A., when did unions arrive, and more importantly, how did they take over? How did the Unions play an unintended role in what would be known today as a significant terrorist attack downtown? Closing with paying tribute to one of the most powerful Women to organize for laborers of our time, and lastly, one thing to ...
Did you know Los Angeles is the undisputed Serial killer capital of the world? Listen in as Evan breaks it down... why L.A.? When did it all start? How many? All the juicy and sinister facts are here. Not to mention going into detail about 3 specific killers including the first ever recorded "serial" killer.
Tons of interesting facts and stories you may not be aware of as I go into detail about my top 10 greatest inventions to come out of Los Angeles.
Talking all things income and Money in Los Angeles. Who is making all the money? Who isn't? Who can afford all these million dollar homes? There are more in this city than any other in the country. Also, to keep things economical, we're giving you a list of fun things to do this weekend in Los Angeles, that are FREE
Talking all things Traffic. If you live in or have been to L.A., you know exactly what we're talking about. This was a clear cut Number 1 on the consensus list of 5 worst things about Los Angeles. Join me as we go down the rabbit hole and dig into this massive subject!
Evan gets into a compelling discussion with two special guests about the ultra-fast-growing food culture in L.A.! Eddie Sanchez, founder of Hungry in L.A., and Greg Simms of Grub With Greg!
Ask me anything with a very special guest, my wife! We tackle all sorts of fun and interesting questions the fans came up with during a recent LA In A Minute Instagram Live segment. Great way to kick off the second act in my world of podcasting!
Digging deep into the facts of what it's like raising kids in L.A... from schools, to parks, to overall satisfaction/If you do one thing in L.A. this week, do this... go to the only incorporated city in the lower 48 states, not reachable by car!
The Story of Iconic Portos Bakery/The World Famous Fatburger/Vallarta-Grocer Pioneers
L.A.s first external resource for water was drained dry 100 years ago... well... they have water again... how?! Watts Towers. 3 decades in the making.
I go deep into what exactly what makes L.A... the economy of course... But, what jobs are propelling this city? Super interesting stuff/Also, if you do one thing in L.A. this week, do this... go to L.A.s first burger joint! From over 1,000 locations, to 4. Yes. 4
L.A. is the most diverse city on Earth. How and why did this come to be? I get into details behind the history of how this happened, as well as dropping some mind blowing facts around it to boot/If you have to do one thing in L.A. this weekend, do this, go see the largest Religious painting in the World! The story behind this work of art and how it arrived and came to its place of display is perhaps wilder than anything!
Mayor Karen Bass asking for a big uptick in funding for LAPD / Let's talk some Donuts while we're at it, the L.A. Pioneers of Donuts!
Neal Baker had his prints all over the origins of some of the most revolutionary restaurant chains in history, I cover it A to Z / Therapy Session is back, and it's heavy... about my Dog and the moral dilemmas it comes with! I explain in detail/If you do one thing in L.A., do this... Hint: it's the birthplace of Los Angeles!
We're all familiar with the Covid pandemic and even the Spanish Flu pandemic... but did you know were also dead smack in the middle of another pandemic that has been ongoing for 80 years and counting... and oh ya, it has NO end in sight/ If you do one thing in L.A. this weekend, do this... eat at this fast rising, homegrown food institution that is growing at a blistering pace.
