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818s and Heartbreak
818s and Heartbreak Reunion Show
Hey everyone! We decided to reconvene 1 year after recording our last episode to give updates on what we've been up tp, read yelp reviews, and read entries from the SFV subreddit. Happy 818 Day! 818 'til we die!
2024-08-18
1h 52
818s and Heartbreak
Series Finale: Topanga Social w/ Scott Gairdner
On the final episode of 818s and Heartbreak we are joined by Podcast The Ride's Scott Gairdner to discuss the Valley's newest dining hall, Topanga Social, located inside of the Topanga Mall! Thank you to all of our listeners who've made hosting this show so much fun! We love you! 818 'Til We Die!!
2023-08-19
1h 48
818s and Heartbreak
Chandler Bike Path w/ Rachel Hastings
On this week's show we sit down with writer Rachel Hastings to talk about the Chandler Bike Path!
2023-06-13
1h 52
818s and Heartbreak
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Right Wing Violence at Saticoy Elementary w/ Vishal Singh
We invited independent journalist and documentary filmmaker, Vishal Singh, to record an emergency episode about the anti-trans rally recently held outside of Saticoy Elementary in North Hollywood and the escalting violence against the LGBTQ+ community in the valley and around the country.
2023-06-09
52 min
818s and Heartbreak
Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar w/ Eva Anderson
This week we're joined by writer Eva Anderson to talk about The Valley Inn!
2023-06-06
2h 11
818s and Heartbreak
BONUS: Live from the WGA Strike!
Albert went to the WGA picket line outside of Universal Studios and talked to some folks! Solidarity!!
2023-05-17
44 min
818s and Heartbreak
Sushi Row w/ Anna Lore
This week we're joined by actress Anna Lore (Gotham Knights, Doom Patrol) to talk about Ventura Blvd's famed Sushi Row!
2023-05-09
1h 55
818s and Heartbreak
Universal Backlot w/ Stoney Sharp
This week we're joined by writer/director Stoney Sharp to talk about the Universal Backlot!
2023-05-02
1h 57
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Valley Arcades w/ Rocky Pajarito
This week we sit down with comedian and filmmaker, Rocky Pajarito, to talk about arcades in the valley!
2023-04-18
1h 59
818s and Heartbreak
Episode 100: The Northridge Earthquake w/ Dr. Julian Lozos
This week, on our 100th episode, we are joined by Associate Professor of Geophysics at CSUN, Julian Lozos to discuss the 1994 Northridge Earthquake!
2023-04-11
2h 02
818s and Heartbreak
Topanga Gateway/Warner Plaza w/ Hayley Rafner
This week, Andrew's sister, Haley Rafner, joins us once more to talk about the Topanga Gateway and Warner Plazas!
2023-04-04
1h 46
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Cupid's Hot Dogs w/Marina Mularz
This week we're joined by writer Marina Mularz to talk about the valley's storied hot dog chain, Cupid's!
2023-03-28
1h 37
818s and Heartbreak
The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown Finale w/ Joe Saunders
Joe Saunders joins us once more as we reach the thrilling finale to the Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown!
2023-03-17
1h 09
818s and Heartbreak
The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown Part 1 w/ Joe Saunders
On today's episode, The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown kicks off and we're joined by writer and comedian Joe Saunders to take on the Magnolia and Olive Regions of our bracket! Who will be crowned champion???
2023-03-15
1h 32
818s and Heartbreak
The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown Selection Show
Today we kick off Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown week with the selection show! Which restaurants made it onto our brackets and which ones had their bubbles burst?? Tune in and find out! Intro song for the showdown is Fave Please by Sun Kin who did our main theme song!! Check it out on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6jlnYjA5NR93fC32pKdUEc?si=fvTlai7MS_q1VU326TI8rA
2023-03-13
47 min
818s and Heartbreak
CD6 Candidate Forum moderated by Shervin Aazami
This week we're joined by Marco Santana, Antoinette Scully, and Rose Grigoryan, 3 of the 7 candidates running to replace disgraced City Council President Nury Martinez in CD6, as they answer our questions and share their vision for the future of the district. Friend of the show Shervin Aazami moderated!
2023-03-09
1h 33
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Hiking the Valley w/ Veronica Shirley
This week we're joined by the founder of the Valley Girl Hiking Club, Veronica Shirley, to talk about the valley's many hiking trails! Follow the Valley Girl Hiking Cub on instragram: @valleygirlhikingclub
2023-02-28
2h 23
818s and Heartbreak
Sound City Studios
This week we sit down to talk about the legendary Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, where many of rock and roll's greatest albums have been recorded.
2023-02-21
1h 51
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Walt Disney Studios w/ Julia Prescott
This week we sit down with return guest Julia Prescott to talk about the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank!
2023-02-14
2h 02
818s and Heartbreak
AYSO Region 58
This week we do a deep dive into the AYSO youth soccer yearbooks from the years 1995-1997.
2023-02-09
1h 49
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The Lost World: Magnolia Park II w/ Katie Walsh
This week we're joined by film critic Katie Walsh as we return to Magnolia Park to behold all of its fascinating mysteries and stores for people who like rockabilly music.
2023-01-31
2h 17
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Television Academy Hall of Fame Sculpture Garden
This week we head to the NoHo Arts District to talk about the sculpture garden located outside of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences buidling on Lankershim.
2023-01-24
1h 53
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Tarzana Safari Walk
This week we sit down over zoom to talk about Tarzana's business district, aka The Tarzana Safari Walk.
2023-01-17
1h 23
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El Niño '98
This week we talk about the El Niño weather phenomenon of the late 90's and how it affected the valley and many parts of the world.
2023-01-10
1h 23
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BONUS: 1993 Rose Parade
To ring in the new year we sat down to watch and comment on the Rose Parade from the year 1993!
2023-01-03
2h 04
818s and Heartbreak
End of Year Special and Valley Mailbag!
This week the 3 of us sit down to close out 2022 by reminiscing about the year that was! Ice cream social! Live show! Albert got glasses! So many great episodes! So many fun guests! We also answer listener questions!
2022-12-27
1h 46
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Theodore Payne Foundation and Valley Native Plants w/ Tyler Peters
This week we are once again joined by Tyler Peters to talk about plants that are native to the valley and about the Theodore Payne Foundation!
2022-12-13
1h 36
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Valley Cemeteries w/ Scott M. Gimple
This week we sit down with Chief Content Officer for The Walking Dead Universe, Scott M. Gimple, to talk about cemeteries in the valley!
2022-11-22
2h 16
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Fault Lines: The Cleveland High CORE Program Abuse Scandal w/ Seyward Darby
This week we are joined by editor in chief of The Atavist magazine, Seyward Darby, to talk about Cleveland high school's storied humanities magnet, CORE, and the claims of sexual assault that are now being made by former students. Link to Seyward's piece: https://magazine.atavist.com/fault-lines-cleveland-high-school-reseda-los-angeles-core-abuse/
2022-11-08
1h 44
818s and Heartbreak
Weddington Golf and Tennis w/ Gaby Davis
This week we're joined by Gaby Davis to talk about Weddington Golf and Tennis!
2022-11-03
1h 22
818s and Heartbreak
BONUS: 818 Day Event at Midnight Hour Records
Albert went to Midnight Hour Records's 818 Day event and interviewed its owner and vendors who were there selling their wares.
2022-10-25
1h 20
818s and Heartbreak
The City Council Tapes w/ Rachel Reyes and Jon Peltz
This week we're joined by community organizer, Rachel Reyes, and journalist Jon Peltz to talk about the major shake up currently taking place in city hall. Racism! Corruption! Resignations! This episode has it all.
2022-10-18
2h 04
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Valley Ralves w/ Caroline Goldfarb
This week we're joined by TV writer and co-founder of Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co., Caroline Goldfarb, to talk about the super nice Ralphs on Ventura and Hazeltine and the many Ralves (plural of Ralphs) in the valley!
2022-10-11
1h 47
818s and Heartbreak
The Orange Line w/ Alissa Walker
This week we are joined by journalist Alissa Walker to talk about one of the best transit projects LA has ever built, The Orange Line!
2022-10-04
1h 37
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Los Angeles Valley College
This week we sit down to chat about Los Angeles Valley College!
2022-09-27
1h 44
818s and Heartbreak
CBS Radford Studios w/ Van Robichaux
This week we're joined by writer/director Van Robichaux to talk about CBS Radford Studios! They've filmed a ton of stuff there!
2022-09-20
1h 40
818s and Heartbreak
Burbank Town Center
This week we sit down to talk about Beautiful Downtown Burbank's Big Beautiful Mall, The Burbank Town Center (formerly known as the Media City Center)! We also take a call from our newest friend Bud Ovrom!
2022-09-13
1h 42
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The Palomino Club w/ Kaleb Horton
This week we are joined by writer Kaleb Horton to talk about The Palomino Club! The Palomino Club was the valley's premiere country music venue from the early 50's to the mid 90's where people like Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash, and many others played!
2022-09-06
1h 42
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Zuma: The Valley's Beach
This week we travel down the 101 North, take the Kanan Rd. exit, make a left and head down to the PCH and to Zuma Beach, the valley's beach for many a generation.
2022-08-30
1h 39
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Valley Commercials w/ Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran of LA Meekly
This week we're joined by the hosts of the podcast LA Meekly, (https://www.lameeklypodcast.com/) Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran, to talk about our favorite valley commercials! Mike's Discount furniture! Dentaland! Keyes on Van Nuys!
2022-08-23
1h 47
818s and Heartbreak
Topanga/Dumetz Village
This week we take a stroll just south of Ventura to the block of shops on Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Dumetz Rd.
2022-08-16
1h 35
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Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area w/ Loring Griggs
This week we're joined by comedian, improviser, and birder Loring Griggs to talk about the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area!
2022-08-09
1h 59
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California Water Wars w/ Shervin Aazami
This week Shervin Aazami returns to the show to talk about the wild and intense history of how LA gets its water.
2022-08-02
1h 30
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Reseda Blvd. Pt. 2 w/ Matt McCarthy
This week we are joined by comedian and actor, Matt McCarthy, to talk about another stretch of Reseda Blvd!
2022-07-26
2h 09
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RERELEASE: Van Nuys Blvd (1979)
This week we sit down to talk about the 1979 film Van Nuys Blvd! Wednesday Night Cruising! Meeting your new best friends in jail! Real time footage of people riding Revolution at Six Flags! Officer Al Zass! THE CHOOCH! it's a truly wild experience from start to finish!
2022-07-19
1h 25
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Punch Drunk Love
This week we sit down to talk about 2002's Punch Drunk Love, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, and Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
2022-07-12
1h 31
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Summer Special
This week the 3 of us sit down to talk about some of our favorite summer memories in the valley. Don't forget to buy your tickets to our screening of Van Nuys Blvd at Whammy Analog Media on July 23rd! Link below! https://www.whammyanalog.com/events/818s-and-heartbreak-present-van-nuys-blvd
2022-07-05
1h 06
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CVS vs CVS w/ Courtney Latter and Dave Stopera
This week we are joined by return guest Courtney Latter and her husband Dave Stopera to talk about the two CVSes on Ventura and Laurel Canyon!
2022-06-28
1h 42
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The Empire Center Strikes Back w/ Jason Sheridan
This week we're joined by one of the hosts of Podcast: The Ride, Jason Sheridan, as we make a return trip to the Empire Center! Is it as bad as we made it out to be the first time around? Listen and see!
2022-06-14
2h 16
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Big Sugar Corridor w/ Jeff Greenstein
This week we are joined by writer and producer of such shows as Friends, Will and Grace, and Desperate Housewives, Jeff Greenstein to talk about the stretch of Ventura between Whitsett and Laurel Canyon!
2022-06-07
2h 16
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818s & Heartbreak: At The Movies
This week we break format to do a commentary track for a movie set in the valley, 2005's The 40 Year Old Virgin!
2022-05-31
2h 20
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Beautiful Downtown Burbank w/ Joe Saunders
This week we are joined by comedy writer Joe Saunders to talk about Beautiful Downtown Burbank! Mama Hong's! AMC movie theatres! Gourmet 88! Noah's Bagels!
2022-05-24
1h 56
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Noho Arts District Redux w/ Shawn Kranitz
This week we are joined by Leah's longtime friend and all around good dude, Shawn Kranitz, to revisit the Noho Arts District!
2022-05-17
1h 54
818s and Heartbreak
Valley Mailbag!
Welcome to our first ever mailbag episode! Our wonderful listeners asked us some valley questions and some questions about the show and we answered them! It was a fun time.
2022-05-10
1h 36
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Reseda Blvd. Pt.1 w/ Roger Carnow
This week we are joined by Animatic Editor and listener of the show, Roger Carnow, to talk about a big ol' stretch of Reseda Blvd!
2022-05-03
1h 56
818s and Heartbreak
Reseda Blvd. Pt.1 w/ Roger Carnow
This week we are joined by Animatic Editor and listener of the show, Roger Carnow, to talk about a big ol' stretch of Reseda Blvd!
2022-05-03
1h 56
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Park Moderne w/ Lisa Kwon
This week we are joined by journalist Lisa Kwon to talk about Park Moderne! Park Moderne was a modernist artist retreat that operated in Calabasas in the 1920's! The tik tok hype house of its day!
2022-04-26
1h 40
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BONUS - Leonard Stevenson & The Last 1992 Camaro
Andrew sits down with the owner of the final car ever produced at the Van Nuys GM Assembly Plant, Leonard Stevenson. UAW Local 645 FOREVER!
2022-04-19
46 min
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The Plant w/ Miles Gray
This week we sit down with podcaster Miles Gray to talk about Panorama City's former GM factory turned shopping center, The Plant!
2022-04-19
2h 08
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The Oakwood Apartments w/ Mara Wilson
This week we are joined by actor, writer, and all around legend, Mara Wilson to talk about the Oakwood Apartments, the apartment complex that was home to many a child actor over the years. We also talk about the documentary about the Oakwoods, "The Hollywood Complex" ( check it out on Peacock and Amazon Prime)
2022-04-12
1h 38
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North Hills w/ Sam Levey
This week we are joined by another of Leah's ex boyfriends and founder of Deficit Owls, Sam Levey, to talk about North Hills!
2022-04-05
1h 42
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Kit Kraft w/ Molly Lambert
This week we are joined by journalist, valley legend, and host of the upcoming podcast, Heidi World (a podcast about Heidi Fleiss), Molly Lambert, to talk about the recently closed hobby/craft store Kit Kraft! Heidi World drops on April 11th wherever you get your podcasts.
2022-03-29
2h 07
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The Iliad Bookshop w/ Caroline Golum
This week we are joined by filmmaker and old friend of Andrew's, Caroline Golum, to talk about the valley's most enduring bookstore, The Iliad! Below is a link to Caroline's fundraiser for her new film! https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/revelations-of-divine-love/campaigns/3945
2022-03-22
1h 51
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The Commons At Calabasas w/ Andy Warren
This week we are joined by a musician with the same name (kinda) as one of our hosts, Andy Warren, to talk about The Commons at Calabasas! Marmalade Cafe! Barnes and Noble! Ralph's! Dry Bar! It's a true deep valley classic. Also, Rick Caruso sucks!
2022-03-15
1h 35
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Toluca Lake
This week we take a stroll down to the affluent suburb of Toluca Lake to talk about its iconic restaurants and its secret lake that you can only visit if you're ultra rich. Sorry, poors!
2022-03-08
1h 42
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Valley Glen w/ Connor Musarra
This week we are joined by rapper/producer/artist Connor Musarra to talk about that magical place known as Valley Glen.
2022-03-01
1h 53
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Warner Center w/ Hayley Rafner
This week we are joined by Andrew's sister Hayley to talk about Warner Center!
2022-02-22
1h 35
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Valley Village
This week we recap our ice cream social that took place a few weeks ago and we delve deep into Valley Village.
2022-02-15
1h 42
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Real Estate Racism, The Sherman Oaks Homeowners Associations, and Housing Justice w/ Spike Friedman
This week we are joined by return guest Spike Friedman to talk about redlining and housing discrimination in the valley.
2022-02-08
1h 53
818s and Heartbreak
One Year Anniversary Livestream!
Hi folks! 818's and Heartbreak turned 1 year old and to celebrate we livestreamed on Twitch and chatted with a bunch of listeners and answered some valley questions! Here is the audio of that. We had a blast! Thank you to everyone who has listened to and supported the show for a whole year now! We love you!
2022-02-01
1h 29
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Pesky Meddling Girls w/ JB Taylor
Today we are joined by true valley legend, JB Taylor to talk about her time growing up in the 90's valley while publishing her own zine, Pesky Meddling Girls, from her bedroom in Sherman Oaks. We also talked to her about her cross streets, schools she went to, and her time playing Nose Job Girl in the classic movie, Clueless!
2022-01-18
2h 03
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Galpin Ford w/ Buzzy Cohen and Dr. Sadie Phillips
This week we're joined by 2 guests for the first time ever! Jeopardy! Super Champ Buzzy Cohen and Psychologist Dr. Sadie Phillips joined us to talk about one of the most interesting and storied car dealerships in the world, Galpin Ford! It has a restaurant in it! We also shared stories about getting our driver's licenses and cars we've had over the years.
2022-01-11
1h 47
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Encino Commons w/ Simon Berman
This week we are joined by Atomic Physicist and ex boyfriend of Leah, Simon Berman to talk about the valley's own miracle mile, the Encino Commons!
2022-01-04
1h 38
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Candy Cane Lane w/ Logan Ford
This week we are joined by Andrew's partner, Logan Ford, to talk about the valley's favorite place to look at Christmas lights, Candy Cane Lane!
2021-12-28
1h 41
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Post-War Valley w/ Marty Cooper
This week we are joined by valley historian and author, Marty Cooper! Marty has written two books about the valley including the book "Read All About It! The Valley Times: 1946-1970" about a long defunct valley newspaper. He came on to talk about his book, his history in the valley, the huge growth the valley went through after World War II, and even had a tale to share about Walt Disney.
2021-12-14
1h 22
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Licorice Pizza w/ Esther Zuckerman
This week we are joined by Senior Entertainment Writer for Thrillist, Esther Zuckerman, to talk about her valley bonafides and to review Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film (which filmed scenes in her childhood home!), Licorice Pizza! Link to Esther's interview with Paul Thomas Anderson https://www.thrillist.com/paul-thomas-anderson-interview-licorice-pizza-movie
2021-12-07
1h 59
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Northridge x Panorama: Mall in the Family w/ Alixan from Valley Haunts
This week, Alixan from Valley Haunts returns to the show to talk about the Northridge and Panorama Malls! Check out Alixan's dope page! https://www.instagram.com/valley_haunts/?hl=en
2021-11-30
1h 24
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Pacoima Stories w/ Crystal Jackson
This week we keep North Valley November moving right along with a visit to Pacoima! We spoke with Crystal Jackson, director of the documentary "Pacoima Stories: Land of Dreams", author of the book, "The Entrance: Pacoima's Story", and president of the Pacoima Historical Society about one of the valley's oldest and most enduring communities. Buy the DVD and book at http://pacoimastories.com/
2021-11-16
1h 32
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Skateland w/ Ina Morton
North Valley November keeps rolling right along! This week we are joined by People's City Council organizer Ina Morton for a chat about one of the valley's top destinations for tweens and teens, the now defunct Skateland!
2021-11-09
1h 25
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The Porter Ranch Shopping District
This week we kick off North Valley November with a visit to the Porter Ranch Shopping District! Island's! Walmart! Party City! THE VINEYARDS AT PORTER RANCH!!
2021-11-02
1h 23
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The North Hollywood Shootout w/ Dave Anthony
This week comedian and host of the podcast "The Dollop", Dave Anthony helps us close out our spooky month by talking about The North Hollywood Shootout. On February 28, 1997, Emil Matasareanu and Larry Phillips Jr. walked into the Bank of America on Laurel Canyon, robbed it, walked out and proceeded to engage in a shootout with LAPD on live television. It shook the city of North Hollywood and changed the LAPD and policing across the nation in ways that can still be felt today.
2021-10-26
1h 47
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Sportsmen's Lodge w/ Karina Longworth
This week we are joined by host of the podcast, "You Must Remember This", Karina Longworth to talk about a recently deceased Valley landmark: Sportsmen's Lodge! Trout Fishing! B'Nai Mitzvahs! The unsettling feeling that every beloved landmark in the valley will one day be replaced with an Erewhon. Spooky!
2021-10-19
1h 59
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Santa Susana Nuclear Disaster w/ Shervin Aazami
This week our spooky month keeps rolling right along as we are joined by community organizer and congressional candidate (CA-30) Shervin Aazami to talk about the Santa Susana Nuclear Disaster! That's right, a nuclear reactor had a meltdown in the Valley's backyard in 1959 and the effects are being felt by people and the environment to this very day. Oh, and most people didn't know about it until 20 years after it happened. Classic stuff. Below is the link to the stellar NBC investigation we used as the source for this episode https://data.nbcstations.com...
2021-10-12
1h 26
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818s and Jumpscares Halloween Month Kick-Off
This week we kick off our month of spooky episodes with a look at The Valley's premier Halloween shop, Halloween Town! We also talk about some listener submitted spooky Valley tales and locales. Gravity Hill! Mother's Grave! A murder house! Shout out to Sadie Padial for our sick 818s and Jumpscares artwork!
2021-10-05
1h 27
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The Carney's Corridor w/ Courtney Latter
This week we are joined by Leah's childhood friend Courtney Latter to talk about the stretch of Ventura between Whitsett and Coldwater, or as we have dubbed it, The Carney's Corridor. Pinz! Sportmen's Lodge (rip)! Big Mama's and Papa's!
2021-09-28
1h 29
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Sherman Oaks Fashion Square w/ Jamie Manelis
This week we welcome writer, comedian, and TikTok VMA Nominee, Jamie Manelis back to the show to talk about the Sherman Oaks Fashion Square!
2021-09-21
1h 29
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Valley Pizza Joints
This week's episode begins with us talking about a new Valley pizza place called Gorilla Pies! We took a field trip to the shopping center at the corner of Whitsett and Burbank and tried some very delicious Pittsburgh style pizza while chatting with one of the owners, Jake Osher! After that we get into some of our favorite Valley pizza joints! Hopefully yours made the cut!
2021-09-14
1h 43
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Burbank Airport w/ Julia Prescott
This week we have our first ever return guest!! We welcomed comedian and writer, Julia Prescott back on the show to talk about the Burbank Airport! Or is it Bob Hope Airport? Or is it something completely different?? Who can really say! Great episode, though! We recorded outside due to the delta variant so please forgive any outside noise/crickets!
2021-09-07
1h 23
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CSUN w/ Katie McMahon
This week we are joined by Andrew's former spouse and current dear friend, Katie McMahon to talk about that golden campus down near Zelzah. That's right, it's California State University, Northridge, aka CSUN! aka San Fernando Valley State College! CSUN has a rich and storied history that we were excited to get into and Katie gave us some good insight from their time as a student. We also talked about Freudian Sip! Classic!!
2021-08-31
1h 38
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8 1 Day
This week we sit down to talk about the greatest day of the year, 818 Day! Or as it will forever be known from now on, 8 1 Day! We attended a really fun event at the Fashion Square that celebrated The Valley and got to feast our eyes upon a new San Fernando Valley Flag! And, for the first time ever, the three of us recorded an episode in The Valley!
2021-08-24
1h 07
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Mansons in The Valley
This week we sit down to talk about the brutal murders committed by the Manson Family and their Valley origins. Don't worry we haven't turned into a true crime show and there are no descriptions of said murders. We do talk a lot about Spahn Ranch, though. Classic. Also, Andrew is back after having missed last week's episode!
2021-08-17
1h 21
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Valley Secession w/ Matt Tinoco
This week we are joined by local reporter Matt Tinoco to talk about the Valley Secession movement! There have been a few attempts over the years to have the valley secede from LA and form its own city, most recently with Measure F in 2002. We get into how successful those attempts were and who/what were the driving forces behind the movement. Email the show: 818sandheartbreak@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @818heartbreak
2021-08-10
1h 36
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Valley Movie Theaters w/ Hailey Simpson
This week we are joined by our friend Hailey Simpson to talk about our favorite Valley movie theaters! Century 8! The Arclight! The Twin! The many, many AMC's! Email the show: 818sandheartbreak@gmail.com Follow us on social media: @818heartbreak
2021-08-03
2h 02
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Van Nuys Blvd (1979)
This week we sit down to talk about the 1979 film Van Nuys Blvd! Wednesday Night Cruising! Meeting your new best friends in jail! Real time footage of people riding Revolution at Six Flags! Officer Al Zass! THE CHOOCH! it's a truly wild experience from start to finish!
2021-07-29
1h 25
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Valley Coffee Shops w/ Aya Lehman
This week we are joined by Aya Lehman (Aya Vs. The Big Boys podcast! Merry-Go-Round Magazine!) to discuss some of our favorite Valley coffee shops! We also talk about some of our favorite celebrity sightings!
2021-07-20
1h 28
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Burbank Ikea w/ Tyler Peters
This week we are joined by Leah's beautiful boyfriend, Tyler Peters to talk about the Ikea in Burbank! Meatballs! Chocolate Conspiracy Cake! Grimsbu!! We also do a taste test of several Swedish snacks! Email the show! 818sandheartbreak@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @818heartbreak
2021-07-13
1h 26
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Nat's Early Bite w/ Kevin Cookman
This week we're joined by Kevin Cookman,(Merry-Go-Round Magazine, Aya Vs. the Big Boys podcast!) to talk about one of the Valley's finest eating establishments, Nat's Early Bite! Also, Albert doesn't understand how a snake draft works. Classic. Email the show 818sandheartbreak@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @818heartbreak
2021-07-06
1h 35
818s and Heartbreak
Sherman Oaks Galleria: Upper Levels
This week we return to the Sherman Oaks Galleria to talk about the shops located on the upper levels. 24 hour fitness! Burke Williams! The Arclight (rip) and, of course, DSW! Also, Andrew educates Albert and Leah on the ancient art of "dropping trow" Follow us on instagram and twitter: @818heartbreak email the show at 818sandheartbreak@gmail.com
2021-06-29
1h 29
818s and Heartbreak
Universal Studios w/ Sarah Lancaster
This week we are joined by Albert's beautiful girlfriend Sarah to talk about the only theme park in The Valley, Universal Studios! Email the show at 818sandheartbreak@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @818heartbreak
2021-06-15
1h 34
818s and Heartbreak
818s and Heartbreak Pilot Episode!
Hello! Welcome to the 818s and Heartbreak podcast! A San Fernando Valley show. Hosted by Albert Corado, Leah Stone, and Andrew Warren. In our first episode we establish our valley bonafides, tell some stories about our childhoods in The Valley, and discuss when being from The Valley became integral to who we are. Cross streets! They're important! Theme song by Sun Kin
2021-01-25
1h 08