If you’ve lived in Los Angeles at any point over the last 40 years, you’ve surely watched Fritz Coleman deliver the weather on NBC. We go one on one with this L.A. legend, dig in to his origin story, and learn how George Carlin inspired his move to L.A. in 1980! How his ambition to be a stand-up comedian and performing at the world famous Comedy Store changed his life. So many fascinating and nostalgic stories delivered in the way only Fritz can! Let’s get into it!
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Live from Culver City Toyota, this is my first LIVE podcast ever. Interviews with special guests, supporters of the show, and a TON of L.A. talk. Westside vs. Eastside, favorite food spots, cars vs. mass transit. Also - did you know that Toyota is actually spelled with a D (ToyoDa) and I'll tell you why. Recorded on Sunday, November 24th
Nov 26, 2024•2 hr
Patrick Caligiuri, known as Producer Patrick on TikTok, shares his journey as an unscripted producer to today’s go-to creator voicing the decline of the Los Angeles film industry. Patrick's work encompasses Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and Ultimate Survival Alaska. Did you know twenty-seven percent of the entire entertainment industry resides in Southern California? Let’s get into it!
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Bobby Green of 1933 Group is responsible for an L.A. Renaissance, saving historic business and returning them to their former glory. Formosa Cafe, Bigfoot Lodge, Highland Park Bowl, Tail O’ the Pup, & Idle Hour are just some of the legendary L.A. spots Green has renovated. This is a joyful trip around Los Angeles with one do the most important caretakers of Classic L.A.
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Fred Armisen of Saturday Night Live & Portlandia shares his journey of falling in love with Los Angeles, despite not being 'a sun person.' Also, did you know Armisen is of Korean, Venezuelan, and German descent? Let’s get into it!
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 40
*Disclaimer: Mature Content* L.A. hip hop's new golden era is being ushered in by Coyote ("The Yotes"), who are embracing Hawthorne, Lennox, & all of L.A. While catapulting the West Coast sound to new heights. I've been wanting to have Ladies Love Guapo & Ricky Blanco on the show for a while, and after their newest albu, L.Aliens, dropped featuring B-Real, Mario Lopez, & Shaquille O'Neal, it was clear the Yotes were ready to put the world on notice. Live in studio, Coyote!!!
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Two historic, unique, and FUN things to do this week. One for the 21-and-over crowd, one for the family (and your pups!). *L.A.'s oldest Speakeasy is now a historic beauty (4:45) *Historic hiking trail leads to a Golden Dream (13:50)
Oct 25, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 38
The L.A. Times continues its downward spiral toward irrelevance by refusing to endorse a Presidential candidate in what their own editorial board calls "the most consequential election in a generation." The once-proud paper that stood as a beacon for Los Angeles since the 1880s is now simply waving the white flag and inching closer & closer to their demise.
Oct 24, 2024•50 min
Iconic San Pedro Fish Market is one of Los Angeles legendary locals now being run by the third-generation family. I do a one-on-one sit down with Michael Ungaro to discuss the legacy of the Fish Market, what it means for L.A and what the future holds. We also get into Kings of Fi$h a documentary being featured on Amazon Prime.
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 37
L.A. Is the land of film, and there have been 1,000s of movies made about L.A. These are the Top 5 Films that Define MY L.A. - and I want your feedback. What did I miss, what shouldn't have made the Top 5? Also - do you know the FIRST movies ever made in L.A.? (4:45) And the consummate L.A. movie that you MUST watch but haven't heard of (25:00)
Oct 11, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 36
As the Dodgers take their next steps toward their 8th World Series title, I celebrate the Dodgers history with some facts you DON'T know about the historic club, such as: *What was the ORIGINAL name of the Dodgers (and no, it wasn't the Trolley Dodgers!) *What is Dodger Orange? *10 Facts you Don't know about Vin Scully! *What is the full story of the High-Five and what's that have to do with the Dodgers? *The Most Unlikely Championship team in L.A. history
Oct 04, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 35
The Industry figures are eye-popping: 16.1% unemployment, film days in L.A. are down 33% from the 5-year average. Hollywood is in the middle of a stunning collapse, and L.A. needs a strong Hollywood to be at its best. To avoid Hollywood turning into the "Next Detroit," and losing out to the "New L.A." (Las Vegas), what can be done to save The Industry?!? I discuss here, and I need your feedback.
Sep 27, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 34
After 1,500 episodes of L.A. in a Minute and two years of In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett, spending THOUSANDS of hours of research and discovery, I put together a list of my Top 10 Favorite Facts about L.A. Each episode contains fun nuggets, trivia, and tidbits - but these are my absolute favorite facts: the people, the food, the culture. This is an episode to savor, and to regale your friends with the Best Facts about My Favorite City on the Globe!
Sep 20, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 33
The American Journalism Project will be giving $15 million to Los Angeles news organizations. . .so maybe they should start with L.A. In a Minute News? That is a new project we will be launching from the I AM Studios to do add an important element to my coverage, and to local L.A. journalism. Let me know your feedback on the name, the concept, the format. That's L.A. In a Minute News.
Sep 15, 2024•14 min
Building a Los Angeles Mount Rushmore is no easy task, but I identify the four names that have most impacted the GLOBE from right here in L.A. From art to science, from sports to culture, the list of who DID NOT make the Mount Rushmore is almost as impressive as the names that did. . .and choosing FOUR names was nearly impossible - so let me know what you think of L.A.'s Mount Rushmore
Sep 13, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 32
I spend almost as much time consuming L.A. content as I do making it - and these are the folks that inspire In a Minute with Evan Lovett. The history & quirks of Los Angeles, the neighborhoods & food, the people & culture; these are the creators that I follow on Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter - that help me fall in love with this city even more! Plus, the winners of the One Thing to Do in L.A. This Week CHALLENGE!
Sep 06, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 31
I'm announcing my first ever CHALLENGE - The One Thing to Do in L.A. This Week CHALLENGE!! If you are the first to complete the challenge, you will get an entire L.A. in a Minute episode dedicated to you (Plus a t-shirt and hat!). Send a selfie of you in front of ALL 15 of my favorite One Thing to Do in L.A. locations, and you win!!! The clock is ticking, so start NOW!
Aug 30, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 30
L.A. is the land of celebrities, but true celebrity comes from making history. This episode is about people that lived in L.A. and truly made history. And don't miss the One Thing to Do in L.A. this Week: L.A. has a precise center point that is VERY easy to access. . .and it's FREE to see it! The Genius 4:40 The Martial Artist 7:20 The Aviator 10:36 The Frontiersman 13:50 The Author 17:42 The Pioneer 20:00 The Philosopher 21:44 The Presidents 27:22 The Gangster 37:40 One Thing to Do in L.A. this...
Aug 23, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 29
It's over 100° in the first half of August and the kids are back in school. . .already! So why would LAUSD and most surrounding districts do this to parents and kids? I did some research and have some answers, and I want to know what YOU think. Also, a special reading of My Very Personal Speech to incoming freshmen (13:26) and One Thing to do in L.A. This Week (29:01) at one of the most beautiful places in L.A., where school isn't in session. . .at least not yet!
Aug 16, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Books are a driving force for L.A. In a Minute and I want to share some of the most impactful reads about Los Angeles that have inspired me to continue creating and learning about this incredible City. The podcast is broken down into segments based on book content as outlined below. Make sure you bookmark this episode for your holiday gift giving. Happy reading: Development (5:06) Preservation (12:20) Transportation (17:45) DJ Waldie (20:02) Food (25:30) When L.A. Was a Mob Town (31:10) Historic...
Aug 09, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 27
It's road trip season, so it's time to figure out once & for all, what are L.A.'s 8 Favorite Road Trips! From the desert to the mountains, beaches to missions, Los within an easy drive of some of the best places on Earth. What are YOUR favorite L.A. Road Trips?!? L.A.'s First Car (4:20) #8: Did you say 300 inches of snow. . .per Year? (9:30) #7: California's most Polarizing City (12:25) #6: The Fastest-Growing Road Trip (14:56) #5: The Mission City. . .where Michael Jordan Owns a Bar (18:10)...
Aug 02, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 26
With the 2024 Paris Olympics officially underway, the countdown is ON for LA28, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Some of my earliest memories are from my parents taking me to the 1984 Games, and I'm going to detail why L.A. Is the Greatest Olympic City on Earth. We'll also address detractors of the games, and what Los Angeles is doing to ensure that the city will sparkle & shine in its THIRD time hosting the Games: 6:04 - My 1984 Olympic Experience 9:42 - LA28 "L.A. is the World" 17:07 - 1932 ...
Jul 26, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Los Angeles is described as "88 Cities in Search of a Center" - but why search when you can DO? I find the most unique, historical, and FUN thing to do in each of L.A.'s 88 Cities, from Agoura Hills to Lynwood to Rosemead to Whitter. This is an excellent guide no matter where you are in L.A. County, and will provide you something to do in every city.
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Los Angeles is the land of swimming pools, with twice as many as the second closest city. . .even though the first private pool in L.A. wasn't built until recently. So how did L.A. get to be the Swimming Pool Capital of the World. . .and you won't believe how many pools there actually are in L.A. And make sure you stay tuned for the One Thing to Do in L.A. this Week - it's my absolute favorite 'pool' in L.A., so grab your towel and get ready to dive in!
Jul 12, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 23
My Favorite Food in Los Angeles, from burgers to tacos to carnitas. These are my trusty go-tos that I know and love - and you know I bring the history, facts, trivia, and tidbits of these L.A. legends. L.A.'s Best Beef Ribs - 2:30 The Thai Temple - 5:30 Birria Got me Hooked - 11:40 Shout out to Best Carnitas in L.A. - 12:20 Split Dogs Flatbush Style - 14:50 Best Spot to get a Drink. . .and Good Food - 17:00 Oaxacan Culture, L.A. Royalty - 19:40 L.A.'s Original Bagel - 23:30 L.A.'s Biggest Burrit...
Jul 05, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 22
L.A.’s coastline has some of the most desirable and beautiful beaches in the history of the world. . .but did you know they are man-made?!? Also on this episode (22:45), Your One Thing to do in L.A. this Week. . .The 9 Best Hidden Beaches in L.A.
Jun 28, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Summer is officially here in L.A. and we kick off summer with 5 Things to do in L.A. #1 - Immerse yourself in L.A.'s living history (2:30) #2 - Celebrate lowriders and the automobile as art. (16:38) #3 - The best collection of L.A. food vendors in one historic place (21:15) #4 - The unofficial L.A. summer kickoff BLOCK PARTY (27:31) #5 - L.A.'s largest celebration of the performing arts. . .and anything goes (30:46) From sundown to sunup, we have you covered this Summer in Los Angeles!...
Jun 21, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 20
*Parental Advisory, Explicit Language* Global phenomenon Jim Jefferies stops by the IAM Studios for an intimate, hilarious, fun interview. No topic is off-limits, and Jim is at his endearing & engaging best for a two-hour conversation that could have gone 20 hours. From his background in Australia to his favorite things to do & places to eat in L.A., Jim truly shows off the wit & intelligence that led to him being one of the most renowned comedy figures in L.A...and the World!...
Jun 14, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Lock your doors & windows; Los Angeles is the undisputed Serial Killer capital of the world! So why L.A. and when did it all start? How many have their been?!? All the sinister facts are here, the facts, the stats, the history, the psychology. Also - we dive into detail about 3 specific killers including the first ever recorded "serial" killer.
Jun 07, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This is My Top 5 hidden Gems in L.A. . .and they're all FREE: 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! #5 (3:30) - The Best Date Spot #4 (11:30) - The Spiritua...
May 31, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 17
