73. LA Hackers love hiking in Los Angeles with most of us readily taking advantage of our nearby urban trails. But by going a little further out, there are some next-level hiking adventures waiting for you. We are talking about mountains, streams, waterfalls, hot springs, backpacking, and overnight camping. Our guest on this episode is Christina also known as the Hiking Honey. She shares how hiking has changed her life and some great tips, both personal and practical, for hiking enthusiasts. She...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 73
72. The global pandemic has been tough on business everywhere and that is especially true when it comes to our beloved restaurants. As of December 2020 not only has indoor dining been banned but also outdoor as well! So the only option for right now to support your local restaurants is delivery or pickup. Our guest today is Andrew Koussevitzky who is a drummer, a lawyer, and a devoted L.A. foodie. He eats out ALL the time and can name and recommend great places to eat all over Los Angeles almost...
Dec 30, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 72
71. Media Moussavy has been a guest before and runs the Instagram account DTLA Insider. But he is also a successful real estate agent in Los Angeles so I knew he would be the perfect guest to answer all our questions about Real Estate in Los Angeles in 2020 and 2021. If everybody is moving to Texas and Nevada then why the heck are prices still going up? What are some up and coming neighborhoods that are still affordable? And what does it even take to qualify to buy a home with the prices as high...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 71
70. David Myers lives in Los Angeles and has local fame for his work with restaurants like 'Hinoki + Bird' and 'Comme CA' but he got his nickname the Gypsy Chef because of his many restaurants around the world including Singapore, Tokyo, and Dubai. Well in 2020 the gypsy has come home and because of his limited ability to travel right now, he has decided to open an amazing new pop-up restaurant in Venice called the Adrift Burger Bar. In this episode, David talks about why he decided to open a ne...
Dec 09, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 70
69. There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as one of the most eventful and strange years in modern history. Most of these events have effected people worldwide but we are going to talk on this episode specifically about some of the impact on Los Angeles. From some of our favorite annual events being canceled, to iconic places being shutdown temporarily and some for good, this year has been one of a kind. But it wasn't all bad happenings this year and I am also very optimistic about Los Angeles...
Nov 25, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 69
68. Most of us stay busy with work and life commitments but it's important that we also plan out some time for having fun and exploring our city. Vic from Rangel Adventures is a very busy person and lives all the way in Canyon Lake but that doesn't stop him and his wife from coming to LA or other nearby cities almost every weekend for exploring. In this episode, Vic shares some great hacks for planning out and hitting up as many fun places as humanly possible in one weekend. You can find out mor...
Nov 11, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 68
67. Did you find yourself slowing down on your LA hacking adventures once you had a kid(s)? Well, we are here to tell you that there is still plenty to do that's fun for your kid and fun for the kid still inside you. Our guest today is a blogger, Disney mama, and Southern California adventurer who does all her exploring with her daughter by her side. Brenda shares all her awesome tips for going out and hacking activities in the OC and Los Angeles that both you and your kid will love! You can fin...
Oct 28, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 67
66. Like everything else in 2020 LA's favorite holiday has been affected by the pandemic. Typically Los Angeles goes all the way in with Halloween celebrations that include amusement park takeovers, haunted houses, and hayrides, and even parades. But with all the social distancing currently necessary of course, much of that's impossible this year. But don't worry if anything else us Angelenos are resilient and the creative community has come up with some ways that we can all still go out and enj...
Oct 21, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 66
65. Cars, burgers, drive-ins, and diners are all an integral part of Southern California culture and many people still love the feel-good nostalgia of the late 1950's and 1960's when this was at its peak. Mel's Drive-In is an iconic restaurant that was first established way back in 1947 in San Francisco before spreading to LA. It's closely associated with the famous film 'American Graffiti' where key scenes were shot and after decades its kept true to its vibes. Our guest today is Colton who man...
Oct 07, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 65
64. The Hotel Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles is not only beautiful and historic but it's also one of our personal favorites hotels in the whole city. First established in 1926 as a haven for female travelers and having strong ties to the women's movement of the time, the hotel has kept much of that history alive while also serving as a luxury oasis in the heart of DTLA's cultural epicenter. In this episode our guest is Connie Wang, currently the managing director of the Hotel Fig. She shares m...
Sep 30, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 64
63. The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast is one of my personal favorites and explores the lesser-known aspects of L.A. history. The host Robert Petersen is a native Angeleno who has long been fixated on uncovering the secrets of LAs past and sharing it with his audience. On his own podcast and in this interview with us, Robert proves that contrary to outside perceptions of it, Los Angeles does have a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it. You can find ou...
Sep 23, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 63
#62: We are the entertainment capital of the world but do you still need to move to Los Angeles to have a shot at making it in the Entertainment Industry? We ask that question and many more to our special guest Los Angeles entertainment attorney Richard Jefferson. He has worked with some of the biggest players in Music, Reality TV, Social Media, and Independent films but he also loves to help talented people still on the come up. That is why he created inexpensive packages of legal agreements fo...
Sep 09, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 62
61. 2020 has been a rough year so we all need to get out there and treat ourselves when we can. Milk Jar Cookies has you covered when it comes to special desserts here in Los Angeles. With all the amazing desserts filling your Instagram feed these days its pretty hard to beat old fashion warm cookies with some ice cold milk. That is what founder Courtney Cowan has brought to our city with Milk Jar Cookies. In this interview she shares how she got started, what she loves about Los Angeles and als...
Sep 02, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 61
60. The whole country has had to deal with the temporary realities of the pandemic. And Los Angeles has been hit harder than many other places. But we are lucky in the sense that we still have so many activities we can still enjoy while social distancing and practicing caution. Our guest today, Leslie, shares with us the best ways to get outside and have fun in LA while still being careful. You can find out more about Leslie by following her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/my_adorkable...
Aug 26, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 60
59. Well, 2020 has been a year that we will always remember and not in a good way. The bad news started off in January with the tragic helicopter death of NBA superstar and Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 of their friends and neighbors. But out of the ashes of this horrific event came an unprecedented outpouring of love and appreciation for one of Los Angeles sport's greatest heroes. Dozens of incredible murals started popping up first across the city and then across the world. In ...
Aug 19, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 59
58. One of my favorite things to do is play tourist in my own town. Its an awesome way to keep exploring and learning more about Los Angeles. Sunny Day Scoot is an extremely unique and fun way you play tourist with their amazing guided tours on custom scooters near Griffith Park. In this episode co-founder and owner, Michael Hunter tells us all about Sunny Day Scoot and how to have fun in Los Angeles playing tourist for a day. You can find out more about Sunny Day Scoot by following on Instagram...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 58
57. We always say that it's not just that Los Angeles is an incredible place but so are some of the awesome cities nearby that we also have easy access to. And one of our favorites is the very underrated city of Long Beach. The LBC has the 7th largest population for California cities and its a major metropolis with an endless list of things to do and see. Our guest today is Blake aka itsghostphantom a social media influencer and Long Beach native. He shares his many secret tips, tricks, and hack...
Jul 29, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 57
56. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is being able to take advantage of the close proximity to so many other amazing cities nearby. In this interview, our special guest is travel expert Sarah Dandashy from 'Ask A Concierge' who shares her favorite hacks on taking day and weekend trips from LA. She also lets us in on some cool tips for utilizing hotel services to the fullest from her long career as an award-winning concierge. You can find out more about Sarah and Ask A Concierge...
Jul 22, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 56
55. Downtown Los Angeles has so many incredible areas that almost seem like miniature cities themselves within DTLA. One of our favorites is the district known as ROW DTLA. The massive 30-acre historic district is an artistic curated collective of retail outlets, pop up shops, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and the weekly home of foodie lovers everywhere; Smorgasburg LA! Our guest today is Heather Irvine who works in marketing and promotions with ROW DTLA, She is going to let us in on some sec...
Jul 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 55
54. In this episode, we interview a long time LA Hacker named Lena Lieu. Lena is a micro-influencer in Los Angeles who shares some of her amazing local adventures on Instagram. Lena is also a millennial who is enjoying the good life on a budget. We all know this can be an expensive city so Lena shares some of her favorite tips, tricks, and hacks for balling on a budget in the City of Angels. You can find out more about Lena and follow all her adventures at https://www.instagram.com/lenazilla/ If...
Jul 08, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 54
53. Our guest today Shaun, runs the account All About Los Angeles which offers an in-depth look at iconic landmarks around the City of Angels. In this interview Shaun shares his passion for finding iconic landmarks in Los Angeles and sharing the pictures and history with his thousands of followers. He also gives us some great tips on how we can find and enjoy some of these amazing places in LA ourselves. You can find out more about Shuan & All About Los Angeles at: https://allaboutlosangeles...
Jul 01, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 53
52. We are typically focused on Los Angeles activities for adults, so for those of you with kids, or who still feel like a kid at heart, this is the episode for you! MomsLA.com is the premier one-stop-shop website for parents in LA looking for the most amazing activities to keep their little Angelenos entertained and occupied. Sarah from MomsLA stops by and shares all the secrets she's learned over the years recommending the best in LA for kids, parents, and families. You can find out more about...
Jun 24, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 52
51. LA is an outdoor enthusiasts dream and one of our most popular outdoor activities without a doubt is hiking! From urban hikes right in the city to spectacular mountain ranges not far away we have an incredible diversity of trails to choose from. Daniel from LA Hikes is going to help us hack Los Angeles Hiking with some great tips and tricks for your next outdoor trail adventure. You can find out more about Daniel & LA Hikes at: https://lahikes.net/ and https://www.instagram.com/lahikes/ ...
Jun 17, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 51
50. The city of Los Angeles has a fascinating history that includes much more than just Hollywood. There are groups and historical societies in LA that are dedicated to documenting and preserving this history. One of the best known and our personal favorite is Vintage Los Angeles. Started by television producer, journalist, and LA native Alison Martino, Vintage Los Angeles is dedicated to documenting the history of our beloved city told by the people who lived it Vintage LA has a Facebook page f...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 50
49. Los Angeles has world-class restaurants offering incredible dining experiences. In this episode, we interview Gina DeVee from Divine Living. She shares some of her favorite fine dining restaurants and special tips and hacks you can take with you on your next evening at one of those A list LA restaurants. You can find out more about Gina DeVee at: https://divineliving.com/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can get LA content daily by following: https://www.instagram.com/lif...
May 27, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 49
48. Los Angeles is blessed with thousands of talented artists sharing their love, passion and dedication with the city. One expression of their work are the spectacular outdoor murals all across the city. One of the most talented and well known mural artists in LA is Ruben Rojas. He has a very distinct style that focuses on love and positive messages and his work has received international recognition. Ruben is so dedicated to his mission of spreading love through his unique art form that he fou...
May 13, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
47. Los Angeles is a paradise for those who are health and fit conscious. With our diverse landscape and incredible weather we have so many opportunities for outdoor workouts like hiking, biking, jogging, stair climbing, sports and the list goes on and on. But for people who live by or enjoy going to the beach that fitness lifestyle goes to a whole other level. The SoCal beach life is designed for the health conscious. And our guest today knows all about that. As a former professional fighter an...
May 06, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 47
46. Like most of the rest of the world Los Angeles has been rocked by the global pandemic Covid-19. With everything on lock down its been a surreal experience for all of us. But despite the disruption in our lives most of are pretty lucky. We are still healthy and can venture out of our houses every once in awhile for essentials like grocery trips. Unfortunately this isn't necessarily the case for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. What are the elderly and immune compromised su...
Apr 29, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 46
45. Los Angeles is a city full of famous and iconic landmarks. But it also has hundreds of mysterious, lesser known but still amazing places much of the world has no idea exists. In this interview book author Andrea Richards takes us on a journey into "The 500 Hidden Secrets of Los Angeles" You can find out more about Andrea and her Los Angeles books at: http://narratedobjects.com/ If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and you can follow us for daily content at https://www.instagram.com/l...
Apr 22, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 45
44. There is a belief by some that Los Angeles is a car only city. But this metropolis has plenty of amazing places to get outside in nature, take a long walk and discover beautiful gems. Paul Haddad is the author of the book "10,000 Steps A Day in LA" and in this interview, he shares some of his favorite secrets from his 57 Walking Adventures in the book. You can find out more about Paul and his books at https://www.paulhaddadbooks.com/
Apr 15, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 44
