Don't take "yes, I'm ok" for an answer. Brian Calle sits down with filmmaker and father Jason Reid for a candid conversation about teen suicide. Deeply personal and highly emotional, this is one tough subject that deserves your attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2023•33 min
Following a serendipitous meeting at Coachella, host Brian Calle convinced Dylan Efron to take a quick break from his intrepid explorations and sit down for an eye-opening and inspiring chat about expanding one’s horizons on this week’s L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2022•31 min
Overflowing with talent, this week’s guest on the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast is a prime example of not underestimating the will of a woman with goals. Chanel West Coast is an entertainer, in all aspects of the word. She makes an impression that sticks in your mind, and whether you love her or hate her, you can’t forget her. And she knows it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 22, 2022•57 min
Grammy and ASCAP award-winning producer, songwriter, DJ and recording artist Damon Sharpe has helped produce some of modern music’s most popular albums, which cumulatively have sold over 40 million copies. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle has an intimate conversation with Damon to give listeners an honest Hollywood rags-to-riches tale. Except in this story, there’s no fairy godmothers or nepotism to hold up the ladder, just raw talent and an unwavering w...
Mar 17, 2022•31 min
On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, host Brian Calle engages in an open and honest conversation with the fascinating, talented and most importantly, relatable, artist Ryan Santiago of L.A.’s own dramatic alt-electro-pop project, Royal & the Serpent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2022•44 min
This week’s guest on the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, Steven Galanis, is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Cameo along with Martin Blencowe and Devon Townsend. Cameo describes itself as a marketplace where fans can book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite celebrities. But it has come to represent so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 11, 2022•38 min
As a main character in one of the most popular television series ever to exist, John Bradley has a face almost everyone knows. Yet he has a backstory that’s almost unheard of. Host Brian Calle dives into the inspiring young career of Bradley on this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 01, 2022•36 min
From hosting L.A.’s first annual Crate Olympics to giving us a front-row seat to the drama with his ex, Sueco delivers comedy gold as swiftly as he delivers chart-topping hits. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle surprises a very excited room of Chapman students with a live interview with the legend himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 13, 2021•34 min
With over 5 million views on his YouTube channel alone, Stefan Benz’s popularity with the younger generation continues to grow. Coco Quinn has a whopping 2.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.63 million subscribers on YouTube. Her last cover, Señorita, got more than 60 million views. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle sits down with Stefan and his musical partner Coco to talk about young stardom, internet fame and what’s next. See omnystudio.com/listene...
Dec 09, 2021•49 min
On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, host and publisher Brian Calle talks with Co-Creator and CEO of Exploding Kittens Elan Lee about all things gaming, invention and the pursuit of the fickle heart that is entrepreneurial success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 04, 2021•49 min
In her first-ever live audience interview, Luisa Rubino sits down with host Brian Calle for an exclusive interview on the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 02, 2021•33 min
Sitting down with host Brian Calle for a special on-campus edition of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast at Chapman University, rising star Aaron Dominguez gives us some honest insight on what it's like to chase your dreams, and gives us a tease of what to expect from the season finale of his hit Hulu show, Only Murders in the Building , coming up on October 19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min
On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast, host and WWE fan Brian Calle sits down with wrestling icons Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase to talk about The Wresting Collection, and what’s next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 20, 2021•50 min
Nikohl Boosheri, who portrays Adena El-Amin on Freeform's series The Bold Type, has proudly brought feminist Muslim representation to mainstream media. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, Nikohl has a candid conversation with host Brian Calle on what it means personally and professionally to make a career out of genuine representation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 28, 2021•32 min
As new sensory-based cannabis line FlowerShop prepares for its first big flower drop, co-founders Isaac Muwaswes, Gabriel Garcia and Chief Mood Officer Gerald “G-Eazy” Gillum join the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast to talk shop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2021•36 min
On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast, Producer Bryan Escalante sits down for a conversation with Jonathan Shugart, co-founder of B Charitable, an Alabama-based nonprofit that was built out of a desire to make the act of giving and receiving easier on all parties involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 18, 2021•34 min
Chiropractic adjustments have long been misunderstood. Those who visit a chiropractor understand the necessity as vital to one’s wellness routine. Those who haven’t been, may not fully be aware of all its benefits. Dr. Jason Worrall joins host Brian Calle on today’s episode of the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast to unveil some of the mystery behind the practice, as well as explain the allure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 04, 2021•39 min
Robert Palmer Watkins is a man of many talents. An established actor in TV and film, he’s recently branched out to music, working with acclaimed producer B Martin. Listen in for a lively chat with podcast host Brian Calle about what it’s like to straddle two artistic worlds, and how Watkins has been able to achieve the dream of so many Angelenos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 28, 2021•39 min
Entertainers Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena are leveraging their platforms to encourage a healthy and eco-conscious lifestyle. They stop by the L.A. Weekly podcast to discuss their new venture Caliwater, a sustainable beverage company influencing better health and partnering with No Kid Hungry, a charity working to help feed children in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2021•31 min
Chris Sullivan, widely known as Toby Damon on NBC’s wildly successful drama This Is Us took time off from his family vacation (a family on TV and real life) to sit down with podcast host Brian Calle and chat about his past, how he’s made it in Hollywood, and the upcoming series finale of This Is Us . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 26, 2021•30 min
On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, singer, songwriter and producer Lil Eddie sits down for a conversation about his journey from growing up homeless in New York to producing for some of the biggest names in the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2021•38 min
Stevie Mackey is a musical genius and the go-to vocal coach in the industry, having worked with Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, Lenny Kravitz, Kelly Rowland, Kehlani and Coldplay, just to name a few. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, he shares the most incredible moment in his professional life thus far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 13, 2021•43 min
On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle has an in-depth discussion with blogger, mental health advocate and environmentalist Valeria Hinojosa about how she got on her path to change the world, and ways others can do the same. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2021•39 min
Director Brad Furman, actor Dominique Columbus, and investigative journalist/executive producer Don Sikorski join the podcast to discuss "City of Lies," a new movie that seeks to shine a light on the layers of corruption rumored to surround the investigation into the death of Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G. and Biggie Smalls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Tori Robinson and Leah O'Malley are successful fashion designers and entrepreneurs, whose label Boys Lie has amassed fans like Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, they sit down with fellow entrepreneur and host Brian Calle to talk about their friendship, entrepreneurial mindset and keys to managing a successful business. Also on topic? The inspiration for the catchy brand name. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/...
Apr 14, 2021•41 min
In this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle and producer Bryan Escalante get candid with body builder, fitness model, personal trainer and entrepreneur Parker Egerton (known to his 500K+ followers as Parker Physique) about all things physical fitness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2021•37 min
Gil Robertson, the acclaimed journalist, author and president of African American Film Critics Association is back on the L.A. Weekly podcast, alongside famed film critic Edward Adams, to announce that their successful AAFCA Podcast is the newest addition to the L.A. Weekly podcast network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 08, 2021•27 min
With over one million followers on TikTok with each of her videos amassing an average of 100K views, Olivia Snake is a True Crime entertainer that has captured everyone’s attention. In this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, Olivia chats with host and publisher Brian Calle about what it takes to become a content creator, and if knowing all these scary facts ever keeps her up at night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Apr 07, 2021•31 min
Publisher Brian Calle and Food Editor Michele Stueven are cooking up another foodie edition of the L.A. Weekly podcast with celebrated Los Angeleschef Nyesha Arrington. As one of Michele’s favorite chefs, the hosts have a lot of questions. When did Nyesha know that food was going to be her life? When did she know that this was the path she was going to take? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 02, 2021•46 min
At only age 23, Teofimo Lopez has already taken the boxing world by storm. The undisputed champion joined host Brian Calle, co-host Adrian Contreras and producer Bryan Escalante for an in-depth look at how the man known as “The Takeover” is conquering the boxing world and how he plans on taking over the world of business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr