Jessie Mae Robinson HHLA90
This episode tells the story of the pinoneering songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson.
Jun 19, 2025•17 min
The Hidden History of Los Angeles
The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.
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Episodes
Hidden Pasadena and an Interview with William Deverell HHLA89
This episode features an interview with William Deverell about the new podcast series from the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West called "Hidden Pasadena."
Oct 14, 2024•16 min•Ep. 89
LA Archives Bazaar 2024 HHLA88
This episode features an interview with Claire Kennedy, Yuri Shimoda, Abraham Ferrer, and Victoria Bernal about the 19th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 19, 2024 at the Doheny Library and USC.
Oct 11, 2024•50 min•Ep. 88
Inventing Paradise and an Interview with Paul Haddad HHLA87
This episode features an interview with Paul Haddad abour his new book "Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles."
Oct 09, 2024•21 min
LA Scavenger and an Interview with Danny Jensen HHLA86
This episode features an interview with Danny Jensen about his book "LA Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Los Angeles's Hidden Treasures."
Oct 04, 2024•21 min•Ep. 86
Guy McAfee HHLA85
This episode tells the story of Guy McAfee, an LAPD police officer turned crime boss turned casino mogul, who played an important role in the development of Las Vegas.
Jul 18, 2024•19 min•Ep. 85
The L.A. Archives Bazaar HHLA84
This episode features an interview with Azalea Camacho, Liza Posas, Jessica Gambling, and Victoria Bernal about the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 28, 2023 at the Doheny LIbrary at USC.
Oct 19, 2023•42 min
Jack Parsons HHLA83
This episode tells the remarkable and strange story of Jack Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Oct 11, 2023•25 min•Ep. 83
Darrow's Nightmare and an Interview with Nelson Johnson HHLA82
This episode features an interview with Nelson Johnson about his book "Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer."
Jul 16, 2023•28 min•Ep. 82
Clarence Darrow and the Bombing of the L.A. Times HHLA81
In 1910, the famed attorney Clarence Darrow represented two brothers accused of bombing the L.A. Times building before Darrow himself was put on trial for allegedly bribing a juror.
Jul 01, 2023•16 min
Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." HHLA80
Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." has become the city's unofficial anthem. But, does Randy Newman really love L.A.?
Jun 15, 2023•22 min
Crooked and an Interview with Nathan Masters HHLA79
This episode features an interview with Nathan Masters about his new book, "Crooked: The Roaring '20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal."
Jun 01, 2023•29 min•Ep. 79
52 Things To Do In Los Angeles and an Interview with Teena Apeles HHLA78
This episode features an interview with Teena Apeles about her new book, "52 Things To Do In Los Angeles."
May 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 78
L.A. in a Minute and an Interview with Evan Lovett HHLA77
This episode features an interview with Evan Lovett, the creator of L.A. in a Minute.
Mar 22, 2023•54 min•Ep. 77
L.A. Sounds: Ozomatli and an Interview with Ulises Bella HHLA76
This episode is about the Grammy Award winning Los Angeles musical group Ozomatli and features an interview with Ulises Bella.
Dec 02, 2022•38 min•Ep. 76
Charlie Parker in L.A. HHLA75
This episode is about the time the legendary jazz saxophonist, Charlie Parker, spent in Los Angeles, which included epic jam sessions and recordings, but also drugs, debauchery, a stay at a mental institution, and a "naked" party.
Nov 02, 2022•15 min•Ep. 75
Bring Eyvin Hernandez Home!
My friend, Eyvin Hernandez, is being unlawfully detained in Venezuela. Listen to the episode to learn about Eyvin and what we can do to bring him home. Sign the online petition: https://www.change.org/p/bring-eyvin-hernandez-home . Make a donation: https://gofund.me/4117b3cb . Learn more: https://bringeyvinhome.org/ .
Oct 28, 2022•3 min•Ep. 75
A Place at the Nayarit and an Interview with Natalia Molina HHLA74
This episode features an interview with Natalia Molina about her new book, "A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community."
Apr 14, 2022•42 min•Ep. 74
L.A. Names: Pico Boulevard HHLA73
This episode explores the origin of the name Pico Boulevard.
Feb 04, 2022•13 min•Ep. 73
Freewaytopia and an Interview with Paul Haddad HHLA72
This episode features an interview with Paul Haddad regarding his book, "Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles."
Dec 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 72
Crossover Episode with the L.A. Meekly Podcast HHLA71
In this special crossover episode, I interview, and get interviewed by, Daniel Zafran and Greg Gonzalez from the L.A. Meekly podcast.
Dec 08, 2021•45 min•Ep. 71
Palm Trees HHLA70
In this episode, guest host Leah Treidler tells the story behind the city's iconic palm trees.
Oct 16, 2021•26 min•Ep. 70
Preserving Los Angeles and an Interview with Ken Bernstein HHLA69
This episode features an interview with Ken Bernstein about his book, "Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America's Cities."
Oct 05, 2021•26 min•Ep. 69
Owen Brown HHLA68
This episode tells the story behind a grave site in Altadena.
Sep 11, 2021•11 min•Ep. 68
Kathy Fiscus and an Interview with William Deverell HHLA67
This episode features an interview with historian William Deverell regarding his latest book, "Kathy Fiscus: A Tragedy That Transfixed The Nation."
Aug 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 67
Dootsie Williams HHLA66
Dootsie Williams was a trailblazing black music executive and entrepreneur who left an impact on the music industry and his community.
Aug 02, 2021•53 min•Ep. 66
Spiritual L.A. and an Interview with Catherine Auman HHLA65
This episode features an interview with Catherine Auman about her book "Guide to Spiritual L.A.: The Irreverent, the Awake, and the True."
Jun 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 65
Chicana Artivistas and an Interview with Martha Gonzalez HHLA64
This episode features an interview with Martha Gonzalez, lead singer of the L.A. band Quetzal, about her book "Chicana Artivistas: Music, Community, and Transborder Tactics in East Los Angeles."
Jun 01, 2021•57 min•Ep. 64
We Heart L.A. Parks and an Interview with Andrea Richards and Teena Apeles HHLA63
This episode features an interview with Andrea Richards and Teena Apeles about their book "We Heart L.A. Parks," a coloring and activity book for all ages.
May 18, 2021•37 min•Ep. 63
Abandoned Los Angeles and an Interview with Jason Horton HHLA62
This episode features an interview with Jason Horton about his book "Abandoned and Historic Los Angeles: Neon and Beyond."
May 11, 2021•21 min•Ep. 62
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