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L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastSongs the City Taught us (LA Songs)Hey Mr. DJ (Daniel and Jreg) put a record on. This month we're going to be talking about AND listening to a smattering of some of the most iconic songs about Los Angeles. We'll discuss some of their backstory and what they say about the city. Come for the ones you expect; be angry at the ones we missed.2025-05-012h 14

PodCavern185. Munch Madness: Rhubarb vs. Corn; Cookies vs. Soup ft. David Flamm & Daniel Zafran!This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of match ups for Munch Madness 2025 with special guest judges David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) and Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod)! Rhubarb vs Corn! Cookies vs. Soup! Teffer vs. Laryngitis?! Cast your tiebreaker votes at patreon.com/nobadfoodpod! The post 185. Munch Madness: Rhubarb vs. Corn; Cookies vs. Soup ft. David Flamm & Daniel Zafran! appeared first on PodCavern.2025-03-041h 01

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastSunkist Fruit GemsIt seems as if someone got Candy is Dandy in your L.A. Meekly. That's because we are bringing to you an episode of our other podcast Candy is Dandy on a topic close to the heart of Meeklings: Sunkist Fruit Gems. We get into the LA based history of these beloved gummy candies and then get to tasting. Listen in and, if you haven't already, jump aboard the Candy is Dandy train to get more Greg and Daniel!2024-05-271h 07

PodCavern146. The Nestle CRUNCH Bar ft. Daniel ZafranThis week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) call up special guest Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod) from Candy Is Dandy, the world’s best candy review podcast, to talk about... The post 146. The Nestle CRUNCH Bar ft. Daniel Zafran appeared first on PodCavern.2024-04-1650 min

Vegetarians & Meat-Lovers: Split Table RecipesHistory of Christmas Candies & Candy Chat with Daniel Zafran from the Candy is Dandy PodcastSend us a textSeason 2, Episode 4: History of Christmas Candies and Candy Chat with Daniel Zafran from the Candy is Dandy Podcast, where he is one of three co-hosts. Daniel stated their show is composed of them picking a candy, talking about the history and the story of it, reviewing it, and rating it. They also have candy news, play a candy related game, and do candy autopsies, which you can watch on TikTok. Daniel shared some history of Christmas candies. Each has a story! The holiday candies he unveiled the stories about included: candy canes, Hannukah g...2023-12-0151 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! How to Eat LA w/ Katherine SpiersThanksgiving has come early, turkeys, so strap in for a discussion about food in LA with Katherine Spiers! We'll be covering her Los Angeles food website How to Eat LA, what sorts of food define the city and Daniel's least favorite Mexican restaurant. Check out Katherine's website How to Eat LA and her food podcast Smart Mouth as well!2023-11-201h 00

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastGhirardelli Squares by Candy Is DandyA San Francisco treat in MY Los Angeles history feed? Put the fists away. It is merely an episode of our new show Candy Is Dandy in the LA Meekly feed! In place of a Music Box this month we are releasing here our newest episode of Candy Is Dandy on Ghirardelli Squares. If you haven't already, subscribe to Candy Is Dandy anywhere you get your podcasts and enjoy more Greg and Daniel every month!2023-02-151h 06

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Angela O'Neill and the Outrageous8Settle in by the turkey roasting fire and pop on the latest Meekly Music Box because, to get you in the mood for the holiday, this week we're featuring the big band jazz of Angela O'Neill and the Outrageous8. Tune in as we learn about the band and listen to their songs "Now and Again" and "New York Minute." And don't miss out on hearing Daniel accidentally call Christmas "Halloween" once again proving he's Jack Skellington. 2022-11-2123 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastL.A. Taco Live's Laura Tejeda (An Interview)An L.A. Meekly episode in your feed this late in the month? Why, Easter must have come late and Passover and Ramadan right on time! Tune in for this virtual field trip with Laura Tejeda of L.A. Taco Live. We'll discuss the ins and outs of L.A. Taco, her food based activism in East Los Angeles and how Daniel can stop gentrifying things.2022-04-2042 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Los YesterdaysSit back, plug in the old podcast turntable and bask in the glory of this month's Meekly Music Box. This go round we are featuring the "souldies" of Los Yesterdays including "Time" and "Nobody's Clown." You're going to love them as much as Daniel loves claiming his car is a low rider.2022-01-1719 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Eban SchletterJust press play. We dare you. It's not much of a dare because we know you'll love what you hear. This month our featured musician is the legendary Eban Schletter. Learn about his career spanning from the Gilman Street Warehouse in Berkeley to Spongebob while we listen to his songs "In The Future" and "Super Small" while Daniel keeps bringing up ancient Egypt for some reason. This episode brought to you by Heart Soul Heat. Use promo code LA at checkout to save 50% off your first order today.2021-12-1528 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Hannah RoothIt's the middle of the month and you know what that means: The Meekly Music Box is back and it demands you to dance. To help with that, this month we are featuring the music of Hannah Rooth. Listen in to her songs "Dust" and "Do Me Like That" and be wowed by her vocal range and Greg and Daniel are ok too. This episode brought to you by SmileBrilliant.com. Use promo code LAMEEKLY to get a special discount today!2021-11-1521 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: The Sloppy BoysWarm up your Zunes, we've got a brand new Meekly Music Box for you. This month we are thrilled to feature The Sloppy Boys (Mike Hanford, Jeff Dutton and Tim Kalpakis). Daniel will gush endlessly about their comedy credentials and Greg will tap his toes to the beat while we listen to "Here for the Beer" and "Tha Mastah Bong Rippah."2021-08-1618 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastStealing Home with Eric Nusbaum (An Interview)- The Creation of Dodger StadiumIf you haven't already read "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers and the Lives Caught In Between" by Eric Nusbaum then you're about to want to after hearing our interview with the author himself. The book covers the political intrigue and social injustice involved in the razing of the Chavez Ravine communities on the path towards the construction of Dodger Stadium. We'll cover the book, the author's process and the time he watched Daniel sneak french fries into Staples Center in his pocket. This episode is brought to you by Podcorn. If you have a podcast and want help monetizing...2021-04-1445 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Route Less Traveled (Route 66 In LA)I'll get it out of the way early and invite you to get your kicks right now. Take a cruise down LA's stretch of route 66 with us as long as you're in a completely different car with a mask on and nowhere near us. We'll cover the convoluted history of the road itself in LA (29:12), the Fair Oaks Pharmacy (38:59), the Aztec Hotel (51:22), the Formosa Cafe (1:12:59), the Rialto Theater (1:29:18) and, of course, Chicken Boy (1:45:26).2020-08-011h 58

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastVoices of Protest: 2020Listeners sick of our voices rejoice: an entire episode made up of you the listener! We reached out to all of you who took part in the Black Lives Matter protests to send in recordings of your experiences and you came through. What you're about to hear are a few different stories from the streets of the marches from the people who were there. We want to again thank everyone who helped out and also everyone who has been out there making their voices heard. We're proud of you.2020-07-0252 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast65-92-20 (Watts Uprising and '92 Riots)Another month of 2020, another episode of L.A. Meekly. In viewing what has been going on in our city the past month and looking towards the future we decided to take a look back at two parallels from the city's past: the 1965 Watts Uprising (21:09) and the 1992 Riots following the beating of Rodney King (1:04:31). ATTENTION! We mention in this episode we will be including recordings from people who attended the protests this past month. We got more than expected so we will be releasing that as it's own dedicated episode TOMORROW.2020-07-012h 20

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastSummer of Same (Summer In Los Angeles)Summer is here and it's nothing like any of us expected. In this very summer vacation style loose episode we'll be covering what summer in LA means to us and a few of our favorite traditions we like to take part in under better circumstances. DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded well before the current situation in the city unfolded which makes our laments sound even more trivial. More important history is in the making but if you need something light just to help you fall asleep at night, this is for you. Stay safe everybody.2020-06-011h 24

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Wrath of Con (Con Artists)Hold onto your wallets; this month we're covering some of the city's most notorious con artists. We'll be talking about the town of Girard (19:52), the Bling Ring (35:13), the Julian Pete Scandal (1:09:52), Michael Romanoff (1:30:03) and the Billionaire Boys Club (1:53:22).2020-05-012h 13

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The L.A. River with Paul HaddadPack a lunch or just catch what you eat out of the always fresh L.A. River as we sit down with author Paul Haddad to discuss his book "10,000 Steps A Day in LA." We'll cover some of the best walks in the city and how great his book is at being a jumping off point to explore new parts of the city. (Never fear: this episode was recorded pre-quarantine)2020-04-0849 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastEasy Writers (Pulp Authors)Stuck in the house all day and night? Scared to go outside and would rather get lost safely in a book? If this unique situation applies to you and you alone then this is the episode for you. This month we cover a few of LA's prized local pulp writers. Travel to Mars with Edgar Rice Burroughs (14:57), travel to Mars with Leigh Brackett (53:37), travel to Mars with Ray Bradbury (1:20:49) and travel to only LA with Raymond Chandler (1:51:01).2020-04-012h 21

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastOur Own Fault (Earthquakes)Strap down your porcelain butts and get ready for "the big one." Our episode on earthquakes. Relive the horror and aftermath of Longbeach '33 (16:42), Sylmar '71 (36:43) and Northridge '94 (47:46).2020-03-011h 31

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastDemolition, Man (Things We Lost in the Last Decade)Now that the '20s are roaring forward, we thought we'd take a look back on the previous decade to reflect on the buildings and businesses we lost during the 2010s. Relive the memories that are too soon to relive from places like the Buggy Whip, the LA Sports Arena and Meltdown Comics.2020-02-011h 22

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastA Tale of Two CDs (Record Stores)Put the needle on the podcast and ring in a whole new decade with a whole new episode on your favorite local record stores. We've got the granddaddy Wallichs Music City (:17), the young punk Rockaway Records (:41), the scrappy Tower Records (:55) and the mighty Amoeba (1:06).2020-01-011h 30

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: 7 Deadly Sins (The Queen Mary)Crack open the eggnog and fry up the latkes because it's time to get creepy and haunted. This year we tackle the Queen Mary in all her luxury lining, world war serving, ghost pool glory. Both the straight history (:14) and the ghouls (1:08).2019-12-011h 34

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastFangelenos (Listener Questions and Answers)You asked for it so we asked it right back. This month we tackle two listener submitted questions: What do you like most about Angelenos? and What should someone not from here be aware of to make their stay as agreeable as possible? Listen to our bumbling answers and the much better answers of you, the listener, who submitted your own takes. You know who you are. And those of you who didn't? Consider yourselves uninvited from LA Meekly Thanksgiving.2019-11-011h 20

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! Forest Lawn Museum with James FishburnePack your sack lunches for the nicest museum you've ever visited inside a cemetery: the Forest Lawn Museum. We talk with the museum's curator James Fishburne about the museum's role in shaping the art scene of Los Angeles, pigeon photography and the biggest painting of Jesus you've ever seen.2019-10-2831 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastBeyond the Graveyard (Cemeteries)Halloween is here and what better way to spend it than with your two favorite grave robbers? To get you in the...spirit...of the season we'll be covering the stories of a few of the biggest graveyards in the city: Valhalla Memorial Park (:14), Hollywood Forever (:32) and Forest Lawn (1:03).2019-10-011h 41

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Hollywood Bowl and Museum Interview with Gail SamuelPack a picnic for this one as we sit down with Executive Director of the L.A. Philharmonic Gail Samuel (Yes, you read that correct) to talk about everything Hollywood Bowl related from decrepit band shells to Cab Calloway.2019-09-0930 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe L.A. Meekly Junk Drawer (Random Topics)Ever wondered where you put that old screwdriver you can't find? How about your mint condition copy of Action Comics #1? Or that old Hope Diamond you used to have lying around? Check the junk drawer! L.A. Meekly's got one too filled with topics that didn't quite fit anywhere else so from that drawer we submit to you: the Spike Jones grocery story of La Crescenta (:13), inspiration for Indiana Jones Antonia Futterer (:28), the roller derby Thunderbirds (:49) and the Alphabet Bomber (1:06).2019-09-011h 39

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! LA Plaza de Cultura Y Artes Interview with Mariah and EsperanzaSchool may be back in session today but it's already time for a field trip. Join us on our trip to La Plaza de Cultura y Artes as we discuss the museum's mission and importance as the keeper of the history of the early days of this city with Associate Curator Mariah Berlanga-Shevchuk and Assistant Curator Esperanza Sanchez. 2019-08-2645 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCrème de la Cream (Ice Cream)What's that sound? The Entertainer by Scott Joplin? That must mean it's the podcast truck with its barely regulated freezer full of treats! This month we go into the stories of everyone but Greg's favorite summer treats: ice cream. We'll dive deep into the history of Fosters Freeze (:14), Baskin-Robbins (:25), Fosselman's (:47) and, of course, Thrifty (:59).2019-08-011h 20

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastBummer of '69 (Judy Garland and Roger Corman)1969. June 22 Judy Garland dies. July 14 Easy Rider comes out. August 9 Sharon Tate is murdered. Summer of love this was not. This month we're going to look at the downfall of the old Hollywood studio system by way of the rise and fall of Judy Garland (:16) and the birth of the New Hollywood movement through the story of Roger Corman (1:09).2019-07-012h 09

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastIt's A Riot (Sleepy Lagoon and the Zoot Suit Riots)Put on your weekend finest and zip on over to listen to the story of the zoot. Join us as we trace one of the saddest, most disappointing low points in Los Angeles history from the murder and unfair trial at Sleepy Lagoon (:15) to the brutal and just as unfair Zoot Suit Riots (:57). Get ready to be ashamed of your city.2019-06-011h 33

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! Madame Tussaud's Hollywood Interview with Helen LarimoreWax on your podcast device but don't wax it off because it's time for a field trip with Madame Tussaud's Hollywood's very own Helen Larimore. Join us as she discusses the laborious and somewhat disturbing process of creating each wax model and the even more disturbing experience of having to walk through the empty exhibits at the end of the night.2019-05-0823 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastPun, Forest, Pun (LA's Forests)Strap on your sturdiest hiking boots and sit on the couch and listen to our newest episode on a couple of the city's forests! We'll be covering the exploitation and criminal population of the Angeles National Forest (:12) and the Hollywood glory of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (1:04).2019-05-011h 43

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Interview with Carl TartActivate your spellcheck because we are at the harder-than-you-think to-spell Coliseum! We are joined by the hilarious comedian/Los Angeles history connoisseur Carl Tart as we discuss this place's meaning to himself and to the city at large. 2019-04-2352 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Good, the Bad and the Freeway (Freeways)Vroom-vroom goes the car and brake-cry goes the traffic. It took us this long to cover freeways because we've been stuck on the 405 for 6 years trying to get here. We'll cover the creation of the city's freeways (:22) and the flipside of all that creation as it destroyed neighborhoods all over town (1:04).2019-04-011h 34

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastLoco Celebrities (Local Celebrities)Dive into the world of public access TV, billboards and customized cars in our evening with some of LA's most notable local celebrities. Take a ride with Angelyne (:19), take another ride with Dennis Woodruff (:37), take a look into a future that never happened with the Amazing Criswell (:56), get healed by William Money (1:12) and sing a song of aliens with David Liebe Hart (1:32). Don't forget to use promo code MEEKLY on the Forkspot app to get $15 off your first order.2019-03-011h 50

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastBehind the Times (LA Times)What's black and white and read all over? This description for our episode about a newspaper. This month we cover the Los Angeles Times and the major players behind it from the warlike Harrison Gray Otis (:16), the conservative Harry Chandler (:54), the moderate Norman Chandler (1:23) and the surfing Otis Chandler (1:31). This episode brought to you by Forkspot. Use promo code MEEKLY to get $15 off your first order.2019-02-011h 48

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastGems In the La La Land (Hidden Gems of LA)We found an old pirate's treasure map and we're hunting hidden gems all over this city! We'll be looking up at Yamashiro Hollywood (:20), over to Travel Town (:35), sneaking into St. Vincent Court (:49), visiting the Venice Mosaic Tile House (:54), disappearing into the Max Factor Hollywood Museum (1:00) and seeking out the Great Wall of Los Angeles (1:24). If you want to learn about more hidden gems in the city follow LifeHacks LA on Instagram and Facebook! This episode also brought to you by Forkspot! Use promo code MEEKLY and get $15 towards a meal today!2019-01-011h 41

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah: Part 666 (Haunted San Pedro and Palos Verdes)Pull up your scariest chair under the hiss-letoe and get ready to spin your dread-le; it's Creepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah! This year we'll cover the scariest tales from the San Pedro/Palos Verdes peninsula including and limited to the Point Vicente and Fermin lighthouses (:20), the Warner Theater (:40), Clemente Clem (:55), the Hernandez house haunting (1:05) and the Vanderlip mansion (1:23).2018-12-011h 43

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Valley Relics Museum Interview with Tommy GelinasTake the 101, 405 or the 118 straight to the 818 for our latest field trip to the Valley Relics Museum! We talk with museum founder and driving force Tommy Gelinas as he guides us on his journey from valley enthusiast and ash tray collector to full fledged museum owner and giant neon sign collector. Fall in love with the valley all over again or for the first time right here.2018-11-1259 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastFast Food For Thought (Fast Food Chains)Forget the turkey and make your extended family angry with some cheap, fast food for Thanksgiving! In this supersized episode we'll be covering the crunch shells of Taco Bell (:18), the garlic aromas of Zankou Chicken (:50), the chewy freshness of Western Bagel (1:11), the timeless perfection of In-N-Out (1:17) and the orange flavored goodness of Panda Express (1:56). Come hungry and leave hungrier.2018-11-012h 13

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Party of the Dead See's (Halloween Parties and Famous Candy Stores)Don't run away, it's only Meek. Put on your favorite Pagan harvest character costume and get ready for our door to door journey through LA Halloween parties across the decades and the candy that went along with them. We'll start with the story of the local creation the Abba Zaba bar (:22), trek through the parties themselves (:26), then on to get some candy in bulk at Jack's Wholesale (1:00), some world famous toffee at Littlejohn's (1:02), a taste of the finest Swiss chocolates at Edelweiss (1:04), a few balls of mochi at Fugetsu-do (1:10) and, everybody's favorite, See's Candies (1:20) to close out the night. Just rem...2018-10-011h 38

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCall Me By Your Nickname (Famous Nicknamed People)This is episode 57 but you might know it better as the old "Heinz Variety." That's because this month we're talking about some of the most famous nicknames of people in Los Angeles history. We'll go from the confrontational "Fighting Bob" Shuler (:17), "Slapsy" Maxie (:32) and "Greek" George Caralambo (:49) to the criminal "Two Gun" Davis (:58) and "Machine Gun" Walker (1:20).2018-09-011h 37

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastLittle Rental On The Prairie (The Housing Crisis)It's the first of the month and you know what that means: It's time to listen to a brand new episode while you write out your excessively long rent check! Tune in as we dive into a thoroughly researched yet still unqualified discussion on LA's housing crisis and the who, what, where, when and why of it. Our answer? We have no idea 2018-08-0153 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast1-2-3-4 I Declare A Water War (LA's Water)Hot town! Summer in the city is here! Cool down with this month's episode on the harnessing of the LA River as the city's water source in the early days (:15) and the creation of the Owens Valley aqueduct and the ensuing water wars in the slightly less early days (:55). Chinatown references need not apply.2018-07-011h 52

You Do What?Ep #69 - Boy Time w/ Greg Gonzalez & Daniel Zafran Pt. 2Cindy Aravena finishes interviewing comedians Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran about their friendship, mainly focusing on how they produce their podcast LA Meekly.2018-06-2128 min

You Do What?Ep #68 - Boy Time w/ Daniel Zafran & Greg Gonzalez Pt. 1Cindy Aravena interviews comedians Daniel Zafran and Greg Gonzalez about their friendship traditions and rituals 2018-06-1429 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Island of Lost Shoals (Catalina Island)Welcome to the island! Once your seasickness subsides take a load off and listen to the millennia spanning story of Catalina Island. We'll cover everything from the pre-Spanish era of the Pimuvit (:20) to the gum chewing resort fun of the Wrigley era (:54) and literally everything in between.2018-06-011h 40

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! Rockhaven Sanitarium Interview with Joanna LinkchorstHere we go on another field trip in search of health, wellness and nice tiling at the Rockhaven Sanitarium in Montrose. Listen in as we interview the President of the Friends of Rockhaven Joanna Linkchorst about her efforts to preserve this vital part of LA history started by women to help women in need.2018-05-2531 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastLAXperts (Airports)Now boarding all indirect flights to knowledge! Settle in with a bag of airplane peanut references while we cover three of the most important airports in the city's history from Burbank (:19) to Grand Central Airport in Glendale (:25) to LAX itself (:58). There will be no refunds and we've already been delayed until after whenever your connecting flight is. 2018-05-011h 44

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHaunted By History Book Discussion with Craig OwensPut on your pod-ing glasses and settle in for this book discussion with author Craig Owens of "Haunted by History Vol. 1"moderated by your very own LA Meekly boys live from the Mystic Museum in Burbank. We delve into the history and lore of some of Southern California's most haunted locations all while spooky speakeasy music plays faintly in the background.2018-04-231h 36

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastNEW SEGMENT ANNOUNCEMENT!Stop what you're doing and take a couple minutes to hear (handsome) us explain how we want you (loyal) listener to be part of a new segment on LA Meekly!2018-04-0902 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Call Of The Mild (Famous Pets)Sit. Stay. Download. Good audience. Lend us a floppy ear as we spend this month celebrating National Pet Day with some of LA's most famous citizens that haven't yet developed complex language. We'll be covering the MGM lion (12:28), the absurd lion obsession of Tippi Hedren (28:03), Toto (42:35), Room 8 the cat (51:26) and, unfortunately, the LA Pet Memorial Park (1:05:35). Plus we unleash a new segment on the show! Most species welcome.2018-04-011h 21

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Breakfast Club Interview with Lily and PhilWe've already disabled your snooze button so it's time to get up and listen to our trip to one of the strangest, most indescribable "secret" societies in the city: the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. We talk with the wizards behind the curtain of it all Lily Holleman and Phil Leirness about the inclusive positivity of the place and which of your favorite stars from yesteryear were once members. 2018-03-2649 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTwo Guys, a Girl and Three Other Girls (Trailblazing Women)Kick off Women's History Month right right here with two men telling you the stories of Brenda Allen (Madame to the Stars) (5:24), Alice Stebbins Wells (Officer with a Star) (20:11), Aggie Underwood (Reporter of the Dead Stars) (34:43) and Amelia Earhart (Pilot that almost reached the Stars) (1:03:27).2018-03-011h 37

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Bearded Lady's Mystic Museum Interview with Erick and StephanieGrab the nearest planchette and ask your local ouija board if it's time to listen to our newest field trip episode and the answer will be most definitely probably! Tune in as we talk to two of the owners of the Bearded Lady's Mystic Museum and stay tuned afterwards to hear about Mystic Dylan's experience with a haunted lamb!2018-02-2129 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Episode 50 Introvaganza50 episodes! Could ya ever believe it? Could ya ever have even wanted it? To celebrate, we've compiled all 50 of our episode intros into one long episode that you just keep wanting to start, but it never will. We want to thank all of you for listening these past 50 episodes and for reading this far into the episode description.2018-02-061h 42

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Better Business Broadcast (Black Owned Businesses)It's February and we're here to celebrate Black History Month like it's none of your business; unless your business is one of the businesses we're talking about. That's right, this month we are covering a few of the most famous LA businesses started by African-Americans. We'll be covering KJLH (6:24), Fatburger (20:42), Roscoe's (32:01), the Lincoln Picture Company (42:14) and Famous Amos (58:56). This is our 50th episode so tune back in in a few days for our big, unnecessary 50th extravaganza!2018-02-011h 20

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastNaz-In My Backyard (Nazis In LA)NAZI PUNKS FUDGE OFF! Listen to our first episode of the new year as we discuss the various homegrown local Nazi groups operating in the city pre-WW2 (7:58) and the efforts of Leon Lewis and his network of spies to bring them down (44:36) as they learn the hard way that two wrongs don't make a Reich.2018-01-011h 23

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah: Part Live from the Comedy Central Stage (Haunted Stories)It's December and you know what that means: Murder! Demons! Plagues! Dreidels! This time live! Light your menorah under the mistletoe and tune in to this year's haunted episode live from the Comedy Central Stage yet again as we discuss this year's helping of ghosts, ghouls and...g-ack Parsons. We cover Myra Hess the White Vampire of Malibu (12:59), haunted Hollywood Boulevard (16:20), the plague outbreak of 1924 (25:23) and Jack Parsons (37:02).2017-12-011h 04

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTo Thanksgive And Die In LA (Things We're Thankful For)Thanksgiving comes early in this, a very special episode of LA Meekly. Join us as we give a rundown on the places and things in this city that we are most thankful for and mean the most to us. Sincerity reigns supreme while sarcasm silently stages a coup.2017-11-0153 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! MorYork Art Gallery Interview with Clare GrahamHop on the LA Meekly school bus and take a trip with us into the cabinet of curiosities that is MorYork. Part art gallery, part immersive experience, part motherload of human molars. We talk with the man behind it all, Clare Graham, to get some insight into what it all means and where the nearest bagel shop is.2017-10-0940 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCult Classics (Cults)Feeling empty? Afraid? Alone? Then turn over all your personal possessions and click download! Join us as we take a journey of self discovery through a few of LA's cults from the Blackburns to Synanon. "The Man" and police involvement need not apply. We cover Aimee Semple McPherson (10:07), the Source Family (47:26), the Blackburns (1:19:38) and Synanon (1:33:23).2017-10-012h 10

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Former Ambassador Hotel Interview with Anne Louise BannonPull up a demolished chair and join us for our field trip interview with author Anne Louise Bannon at the site of the old Ambassador Hotel as we discuss her novels, the Cocoanut Grove and just how drunk the old stars of the silver screen got at this place.2017-09-1133 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThemes, Schemes and Oceanside Dreams (Amusement Parks)Break out your annual passes and welcome to the wonderful world of LA's old amusement parks! In this blockbuster episode we tackle the stories of places like Pacific Ocean Park, Busch Gardens and the never realized Disney plans in both Burbank and Long Beach. Come for the amusements, stay for the end credits. We cover Busch Gardens (6:36), Chutes Park (24:05), Marineland (42:52), Agricultural Park (1:06:32), the original plans for Disneyland (1:24:35) and Pacific Ocean Park (1:42:07).2017-09-012h 16

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Los Angeles City Archives Interview with Michael HollandFile this episode under "filed" because the archive has already done its job. Tag along with us as we head to the Los Angeles City Archives where we visit the City Archivist for Los Angeles Michael Holland as he tells us about all the decades of information available there to any citizen of the city, the tremendously large rooms all that information's held in and the horrific fire suppression system in place just in case.2017-08-0948 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHot Sun Oddities: Live from the Andres Pico Adobe (Strange Things in the San Fernando Valley)Put on your airiest clothes and brave the valley heat for a LIVE discussion from the Andres Pico Adobe of some of the weirdest, strangest and downright did-we-already-say-weirdest things in the San Fernando Valley from the former Graceland imitation Melodyland to the ridiculous Monkey Island. We cover Melodyland (10:01), Monkey Island (21:10), the Old Trapper Lodge (32:22), the hidden Cold War missiles (41:18), Mother's Grave (48:14) and the haunted Andres Pico Adobe (52:45).2017-08-011h 02

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastBlah Blah Land (LA Movies)Buy a ticket for this very special episode where Greg and Daniel go through a slew of some of their favorite "LA" movies and their real life filming locations on their quest to understand what makes an "LA" movie "LA"..."movie." We cover Up In Smoke (9:18), the Big Lebowski (16:15), Heat (21:08), Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs (24:15), Boogie Nights (32:21), Back to the Future (36:32), Chinatown and LA noir (43:48), Boyz n the Hood and Friday (48:47), ET (51:46) and Mi Vida Loca (55:50).2017-07-011h 04

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastMagazinophobia (Magazines)Your monthly meekly has arrived! Flip through the pages of this month's episode where we discuss the stories of some of the biggest and most influential magazines from LA history from Land of Sunshine to Slash to the weekly one whose vaguely familiar name we can't remember. Ad free and just as little gloss as ever! We'll cover Land of Sunshine (8:54), Variety (30:21), the Hollywood Reporter (46:20), Slash Magazine (1:00:07), Los Angeles Magazine (1:11:16) and LA Weekly (1:21:30).2017-06-011h 33

You Do What?Ep #14 - Daniel Zafran (Solo Travel)Cindy Aravena interviews comedian Daniel Zafran about traveling the alone.2017-06-0135 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastLadies and Gentlemen, Boyles and Goyles (Boyle Heights)Head east, young audience. This month we're covering the story of Boyle Heights and its transition from a predominantly Jewish community (5:44) to a predominantly Latino community (38:33). Join us to hear about the area's multicultural/politically active/alligator loving journey from blintzes to burritos.2017-05-011h 09

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! Rainbow Bar and Grill Interview with Staci Layne WilsonPack a peanut butter and Lemmy sandwich and join us at the legendary Rainbow Bar and Grill for a talk with Staci Layne Wilson, author of the book "So L.A.: A Hollywood Memoir," about this place's rock and roll history and when best to go to see Ron Jeremy.2017-04-2425 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastLAnd Of The Lost (Lost Landmarks)They once were lost but now they still are. Step back in time with us as we tell the tales of six of LA's once prominent but now gone forever landmarks from the beautiful Richfield Tower and Pan Pacific Auditorium to the ominous Deadman's Island. Listen now before they become somehow even more gone! We'll cover Arcade Station (8:16), Dead Man's Island (29:31), Pan Pacific Auditorium (37:13), the Old Courthouse and Hall of Records (50:28), the Coconut Grove (1:04:07) and the Richfield Oil Building (1:17:37).2017-04-011h 33

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTiVo's Revenge: Live from the Comedy Central Stage (Local Commercial Personalities)This episode recorded in front of a live studio audience. Jealous?! Join us for our very first live episode as we discuss a few local commercials and the mad cowboy mattress manic geniuses behind them from Crazy Gideon to Cal Worthington. Since we showed video clips in the show be sure to follow along with the cheat sheet of links on our tumblr page so you too can see the glory that is these videos. And don't you forget our video intro which will also be on that page! We'll cover Mad Man Muntz (7:10), Sit n Sleep (17:09), Crazy Gideon (29:00), Cal...2017-03-011h 18

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe First Timers Club (African-American Pioneers in LA)It's gonna feel like the first time all over again in this month's episode where, in honor of Black History Month, we discuss some trail blazing African-Americans from Los Angeles. From the city's first African-American mayor to the first African-American surfer, this just may be the first time you actually enjoy one of our episodes. We'll cover Peter Biggs (7:07), Samuel Marlowe (12:41), Nick Gabaldon (16:44), Miriam Matthews (39:58), Stepin Fetchit (50:15), Tom Bradley (1:06:33) and Paul R. Williams (1:22:26).2017-02-011h 47

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Petersen Automotive Museum Interview with Ada RuizHere it is at long last! Our very first field trip episode! Just play along and say you've been waiting as anxiously for it as we assume you were! Join us on our excursion to the Petersen Automotive Museum with the one and only Ada Ruiz and hear what the most exciting and controversial cars they have are and where to eat once you're sick of seeing them. We apologize for the audio quality but we hope you'll forgive us as it is our first time using this equipment. We wouldn't hold it against YOU so show some mercy.2017-01-1823 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastFor Whom The Bell Taxes (Corruption of Bell and Vernon)Embezzlement. Bloated pensions. Voter fraud. Hog guts. What do all these have in common other than being beautiful names for your children? They're all part of the dirty corruption stories we're about to cover from two cities in southeast LA: Bell (7:02) and Vernon (50:38). Settle in and be glad you have a conscience. If you don't have a conscience, we're sure you can steal one from one of our good little listeners.2017-01-011h 19

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah: Part Gore (Haunted Canyons)Take a festively eerie drive through the many canyons of Los Angeles with us as we talk about the strangest/spookiest stories that have taken place in them from Superman's ghost to a barrage of alien encounters. As the experts we are, we recommend you listen to this at night. Preferably walking alone through one of these canyons. We are not responsible for any lost items, respect or life if you choose to do so. (Keen eared listeners alert! The curse of our haunted episodes lives on! Listen out for strange flapping noises that are in this recording for no...2016-12-011h 52

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastPulp Non-Fiction (Oranges)Peel away the skin, take that gross white stuff off, section it up and extract the seeds and what you've got left is our long awaited (and dreaded) episode on oranges! Bite into the story of LA's mythological cash crop all the way from the first orange tree to come to the city (9:10) all the way through the rise of a little local business known as Sunkist (41:47). Some sugar added.2016-11-011h 31

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastWitchy Women (Local Witches)Eye of nerd. Pod of cast. Leave a review or this show won't last! And with that incantation comes our Halloween special on some of the witchiest women in LA history...and a house. Crack open a cauldron as we pod-cast a spell on your ears of the stories of Louise Huebner (6:53), Vampira (23:50), Elvira (53:29) and the Beverly Hills Witch House (1:10:37). Be there or be there. It's not a choice.2016-10-011h 35

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCandy Is Dandy But Liquor Is CLICK HERE (Prohibition and Alcohol)You must be 21 or older (in dog years) to listen to this episode on the long, cursed, prohibited, corrupt and tasty history of alcohol in this city from the very first grape vine to the very last boot legged. Fake IDs welcome. We'll cover the city's love affair with wine (6:43) including the San Antonio winery (24:35), the torrid romance with beer (28:25) including Eastside brewery (31:53) and the chilly non-romance of prohibition (48:21).2016-09-011h 25

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Grand Ol' Ympics (The Two LA Olympics)We declare this the XXXIInd episode of LA Meekly listenable! Settle in to hear about LA's two trysts with the Olympics in 1932 (7:29) and 1984 (37:12) and about our chances to make the third time the charm in 2024. It's a gold medal episode brought to you by two bronze gods.2016-08-011h 09

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastFloat Hopes (Parades)March along with us to the beat of the stories of a few of LA's biggest parades! Including and limited to the PRIDE Parade (6:10), the Hollywood Christmas Parade (20:46), the Festival of the Chariots (36:51), La Fiesta de Los Angeles(42:53), the Rose Parade (1:03:50) and the Doo Dah Parade (1:20:23). No we do not have a permit for this episode.2016-07-011h 34

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastWell, Dam! (Man-made Disasters)In telling the stories of the two worst man made disasters in Los Angeles history, the St. Francis Dam (6:23) and the Porter Ranch gas leak (43:20), the LA Meekly boys inadvertently create the third worst man made disaster in Los Angeles history.2016-06-011h 15

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastA Landmark Episode (Main Local Landmarks)Here is our long overdue tourist guide on the city's most famous and recognizable landmarks. Whichever ones you're thinking of, they're in here. But not that one. Think of a better one. We'll cover the Hollywood Sign (4:45), the Walk of Fame (24:50), the Capitol Records building (42:15), the Hollywood Bowl (56:10), the Santa Monica Pier (1:16:14) and the Watts Towers (1:33:18).2016-05-011h 45

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Warm California Gun (The Assassinations of RFK and the Notorious B.I.G.)Take a drive down Wilshire with us this month as we explore the two biggest assassinations in LA history; those of Robert F. Kennedy (5:57) and the Notorious B.I.G (38:09). One of these men were almost president when they died. You'd be surprised which one though. Unless you know who Robert F. Kennedy is.2016-04-011h 10

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastMarch Madness (Biggest Protests)What do we want? An episode about the biggest marches, protests and walkouts in the city's history! When do we want it? When we click download now! We'll cover the Garment Workers Strike of 1933 (5:06), the Chicano Movement and the Brown Berets (16:59), the LBJ protest in Century City (33:54), Ruben Salazar (49:14), the Black Cat (59:53) and the Immigration Reform Act protests of 2006 (1:15:01).2016-03-011h 24

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastRed Is the New Blacklist (The Hollywood Blacklist)In this episode we are seeing Red and naming names as we tell you the story of the Hollywood 10 and the shameful Hollywood Blacklist of the 40s and 50s. How does a thing like that happen you ask? Well, just take a community built on pleasing the general public, add rumors of Communist ties and watch a city devour itself. We'll cover the Hollywood Blacklist round 1 (4:06) and round 2 (36:45).2016-02-011h 16

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastFor LACMA Better Title (Art Museums)Let us paint you the story of USC's Fisher museum (4:07). Let us sculpt you the history of the ever changing LACMA (16:01). Let us performance art you the saga of Norton Simon and his museum (1:01:39). Let us multimedia presentation you the struggle of MOCA (1:19:24). Let us art reference you the controversy of the Broad (1:36:10)! (Psst! This episode is about a few of the city's biggest art museums)2016-01-011h 55

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah: Part Scream (The Cecil Hotel)Ya better not pout, ya better not cry because we can't take any more suffering. Join us for our annual holiday episode as we check in to the Cecil Hotel to explore its horrific history and four of its most notorious guests. As always, it wouldn't be a haunted episode without paranormal audio issues so be warned. Your soul will be spared if you can spot the (very clear) mark in the episode when the audio starts to fail. We cover the history of the hotel itself (7:12), Richard Ramirez (21:36), Jack Unterweger (1:06:54), the pigeon lady of Pershing Square (1:23:37) and Elisa Lam (1:26:02).2015-12-011h 49

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastLos Angeles: Year One (The Spanish and Mexican Eras of LA)Open wide for duck stuffed inside a turkey stuffed inside a podcast! Join us in giving thanks for the founding of Los Angeles as we explore the very beginnings of the city from the founding during the Spanish era (5:54), into the Mexican era and ending with the (almost) climactic battle against the American army as they took control...for now. (40:25)2015-11-011h 10

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastAngeleno Frights (Carroll Avenue)Be not afraid. This episode will only scare the real estate developer inside of you. In this bonus we'll give you a brief rundown on one of the best kept Halloween secrets in town: Carroll Avenue. 2015-10-2809 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastA Song of Ice and Umpire (The Dodgers and the Kings)We've got an inter-league double header for you folks tonight with a full history of the Dodgers all the way from Brooklyn to LA (3:41) followed immediately by the full history of the Kings (1:01:20) all the way from LA to slightly more north in LA. Play puck!2015-10-011h 55

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastUproot, Root, Root For the Home Team (Chavez Ravine and Pre-Dodger Baseball in LA)Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks and we'll tell you the story of Los Angeles' baseball history before the boys in blue showed up including the upheaval in Chavez Ravine to make room for said boys in blue. We cover pre-Dodger baseball in LA (3:44) and the tragedy of Chavez Ravine (57:35).2015-09-011h 37

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastYou're Killin' Me LARy (Pacific Electric and the Los Angeles Railway)Hop aboard for the twisting, turning, overcrowded story of the Los Angeles Railway yellow cars (LARy) (4:39) and the Pacific Electric red cars (PE) (40:23). All fares are non-refundable (NR). We are not joking (NJK).2015-08-011h 28

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHot Dog Days of Summer (LA Hot Dogs)Summer's here and you know what that means: History lessons about hot dogs! Listen up to the stories of a few of the most famous hot dog purveyors in the city. Ask for extra relish and see what happens. We cover Art's Chili Dog (5:21), Tail O' the Pup (12:31), Hot Dog On A Stick (19:43), Wienershnitzel (30:28), Carney's (38:13) and Pinks (43:50).2015-07-0154 min

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastBad Cop/Bad Cop (The Rampart Scandal and Christopher Dorner)Put your hands and feet up and relax while we tell you the story of two of the most corrupt cops in LAPD history: Rafael Perez and the Rampart scandal (3:28) and Christopher Dorner (45:41).2015-06-011h 24