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L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHometown Zeros (Our Hometown Neighborhoods)This month we're giving thanks and taking names. For the time of Thanksgiving and returning to hometowns, we are delving into the histories of our hometown neighborhoods of Los Angeles. Greg with his precious Elysian Heights (15:39) and Daniel with his beloved Granada Hills (53:11).
2025-11-011h 43L.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.
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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!
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2025-03-041h 01L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastChain of Foods (Restaurant Chains)Make sure you're hungry for this one, or not so that you don't faint from hunger. That's because we're talking about a few sitdown food chains that started in Los Angeles. We'll be covering The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (16:19), Bob's Big Boy (35:02) and IHOP (58:54).
2024-08-011h 29L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastFlaw and Order (Sheriff's Department)This month we're fighting the law and the outcome of who won? Yet to be determined. We're going over the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department including their early history (18:00) and the recent scandals surrounding former sheriff Alex Villanueva (53:23).
2024-07-011h 36L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHome on the Strange (2 Famous Transplants)This month we're celebrating those of us not from here. Those of us...not of this world. We're covering two famous transplants whose main stories don't happen in Los Angeles but come to a conclusion here. We'll be covering notorious cereal killer Belle Gunness (15:55) and daughter of someone else notorious Maria Rasputin (45:17).
2024-06-011h 42L.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 07L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastAutomospiel (Cars)Hop in. We just stole this podcast and we're going for a spin. This month we're getting into the car culture and history of Los Angeles. We'll be covering the very first cars and car factories that came to the city (14:27), the emergence of low rider culture (41:45) and how it all unraveled (1:03:06).
2024-05-011h 21PodCavern146. 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...
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2024-04-1650 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe L.A. Meekly Junk Drawer: Part IIISpring is here and junk is going in the trash. By junk we mean topics that never found a home and by trash we mean your ears. It's time for our annual junk drawer episode where we go over a hodgepodge of topics that didn't quite fit into other episodes. This time we'll be covering Captain "Mad" Jack Morgan (16:53), the Rubel Castle in Glendora (36:30) and the Siege of Fort Anthony (57:13).
2024-04-011h 30L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTalk-Umentaries (Los Angeles Documentaries)As March arrives and madness descends upon us all, so too does a new episode of L.A. Meekly. This month we're talking docs and going over a handful of documentaries about Los Angeles that we feel captures something about the city be it donuts, music, gangs or, perhaps...madness.
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Sports ZooStanford Baseball Season Preview + Glory Days w/ Donnie Raymond and Daniel Vaughn | Season 4 Episode 5KZSU's own Donnie Raymond, often the voice of Stanford Baseball, joins the Zoo alongside the familiar face of analyst Daniel Vaughn to discuss the upcoming Stanford Baseball season, as well a quick trip down memory lane.
2024-02-2258 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastYou Gotta Be Kidnapping Me (LA's Worst Kidnappings)The love month is here and what better way to celebrate (we guess?) than covering a few of Los Angeles' worst kidnappings. And that's worst in the sense of: these kidnappers had no idea what they were doing. Tune in to hear the stories of Mary Skeele (18:10) and Frank Sinatra Jr (45:39).
2024-02-011h 44L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastSects Education (Religious Locations)Welcome to 2024! The year that L.A. Meekly turns deeply religious! This month we're covering a few hidden and not so hidden religious locations and movements from around Los Angeles. We're covering the Jewish eruv (19:06), the Mormon Los Angeles California Temple (31:35), the Pentecostal Azusa Street Revival (45:54) and the Koyasan Buddhist Temple (1:16:55).
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Vegetarians & Meat-Lovers: Split Table RecipesHistory of Christmas Candies & Candy Chat with Daniel Zafran from the Candy is Dandy PodcastSeason 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 gelt, almond roca, Ferraro Rocher, and Te...
2023-12-0149 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: Heaven (and Hell) ((Haunted Stories))Seasons screamings, everyone. Tis the season to be...unholly? That's because it's time once again for our annual haunted episode. This year we'll be covering the tales of the Alexandria Hotel (18:50) and a haunted tour through UCLA (1:00:56).
2023-12-011h 52L.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 00L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastGettin' Malled (Malls)Sound the alarms! It's L.A. Meekly's 10th anniversary episode! And sound the alarms again because they just shoplifted from the places they're covering in this episode: malls. Just in time for your holiday shopping spree, we'll be covering the Glendale Galleria (25:49), the Sherman Oaks Galleria (39:09), Crossroads of the World (51:49) and Rodeo Drive (1:23:35).
2023-11-011h 50L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastDressed to Excess (Fashion Designers)This Halloween we've got a passion for fashion and that means we're going to be talking about two of the biggest fashion moguls in Los Angeles history. We'll be covering the movie styles of Edith Head (17:44) and the outrageous cowboy fashion of Nudie Cohn (58:09).
2023-10-011h 52L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Valley QueenPlug in the old headphones, my liege, because the Meekly Music Box is back! Tune in this month while we learn all about Valley Queen and listen to their songs "Falling" and "Nobody Ever."
2023-09-1817 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastNow You Live Here, Now You Don't (Lost Cities)We're getting lost in the city. Lost in the city tonight (or day; whenever you listen to this, really). We're covering a couple failed cities within Los Angeles that are now lost to time. We have the oceanside paradise of Surfridge (15:41) and the desert socialist utopia of Llano del Rio (34:49).
2023-09-011h 14L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastField Trip! The Bob Baker Marionette Theater with Alex EvansWe've got no strings to hold us down because we're back with a signature LA Meekly field trip! This time we are thrilled to visit with Alex Evans: head puppeteer at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. Learn all about him and the inner workings of the theater today!
2023-08-1441 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTop Three, Amigos (Top 3 Things In Los Angeles)For it's one! Two! Three recommendations at the old pod game! We asked, dear listeners, and you answered. You all sent in categories of things you wanted to hear us rank our top 3s of from around Los Angeles and here it is! We'll be covering everything from our top 3 bean and cheese burritos to our top 3 freeway interchanges so strap in!
2023-08-012h 26L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastLive From the Heritage Square Museum w/ L.A. Not So Confidential and Hollyweird ParanormalIt's a live (show)! It's a live (show)! As a special bonus this month here is the audio from our live show with the L.A. Not So Confidential podcast and the Hollyweird Paranormal podcast at the Heritage Square Museum. We'll be talking all things Doheny from man to mansion to murder to macabre!
2023-07-171h 27L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastOur Gangs (Gangs of Los Angeles)The gang's all here. And that's what scares us. This month we'll be covering a handful of Los Angeles' biggest gangs: MS-13 (25:19) and the Crips and the Bloods (1:03:25). Warning: There are some graphic depictions of violence in this episode.
2023-07-011h 57L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Spooky TaviIt's time to get Spooky. It's also time to get Tavi. The Meekly Music Box is back and we are thrilled to feature the music of Spooky Tavi this month. Tune in as we hear all about him and listen to his songs "Hyperdrive" and "Time Is A Sword."
2023-06-1919 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastRude Crude Dudes (Oil In LA)Oil! Is! The! Topic! Of! This! Episode! This month we'll be discussing Los Angeles' history with the ooey gooey stuff from the earliest discoveries (14:10) to the rise of Edward Doheny (27:11) and a few of the most influential oil fields in town including Fairfax (1:12:20), Signal Hill (1:20:02) and Long Beach (1:24:33).
2023-06-011h 42Sports ZooPac-12 Champions + Champions League, NBA Draft Lottery, and NBA Playoffs with Daniel VaughnDaniel Vaughn joins the show to bring his expertise of international soccer to the table. Zach and Jacob also discuss Stanford teams' recent success in Pac-12 Championship play, and talk about the upcoming NBA Draft.
2023-05-1757 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHollyweird Paranormal Crossover Bonus (The Ghost of Mae West and Montgomery Clift)An episode of L.A. Meekly that's NOT L.A. Meekly?! Yes, listener. Your dream come true. Today we're releasing an episode of the Hollyweird Paranormal podcast in your feed to give you a taste of what you'll get at our upcoming live show at the Heritage Square Museum on May 20. Go to linktree.com/candyisdandypod to get your tickets today!
2023-05-151h 10L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Garden of Good and Eatin' (Old Hollywood Hangouts)We're taking a trip back into old Hollywood to spend a night in two of the most legendary celebrity hangouts the city has ever known. We'll be serving food at the Hollywood Canteen (14:57) and spending the night at the salacious Garden of Allah (58:38).
2023-05-011h 42L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe L.A. Meekly Junk Drawer: Part II (Random Topics)Spring cleaning is here so we're clearing out our junk drawer once again to make room for new junk. We'll be covering a mishmash of topics that didn't quite fit into other episodes including Burmah White the Blonde Rattlesnake (15:50), the Venice Beatnik scene (33:52) and the Korean Bell of Friendship (1:03:40).
2023-04-011h 33L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Skip Heller and Hollywood Film NoirchestraThe Oscars may be over but movies are here to stay, baby! This month we are excited to feature music from the big and little screen by Skip Heller and Hollywood Film Noirchestra. We'll be listening to "A Touch Of Evil" and "Street Moods In Jazz" and you are gonna wanna hear it!
2023-03-2221 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Day the Music Subdivided (Lost Music Venues of Los Angeles)Put on your dancing shoes and your listening ears because this month we're taking in some shows in musical venues of days long gone! We'll be covering some of the lost influential music venues of Los Angeles including the El Monte Legion Stadium (15:05), the Masque (33:07) and the Palomino (1:06:11).
2023-03-011h 33L.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!
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The FeedfeedThe Delicious History of Candy! With Daniel Zafran and The Feedfeed's Katie MelodyOn this week's episode, we have two experts on delicious history. Daniel Zafran is a comedian and host of the Candy Is Dandy podcast, which is the world's only candy history and candy review podcast. Katie Melody is a food editor/video producer at The Feedfeed, and total food history nerd. This discussion is a tasty treat focused on sweets, funny historical anecdotes, and a showdown of favorite candies!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Feedfeed by becoming a member!The Feedfeed is Powered by Simplecast.See...
2023-02-0949 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTinker Tailor Soldier Barbie (Toy Companies of LA)It's time to regress with the Meekly boys because it's playtime! We'll be talking about the two big local Los Angeles toy brands up to and including Wham-O (14:48) and Mattel (48:37).
2023-02-011h 44L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Strange HotelsCrank up the player piano and crank open your ears because it's time for the first Meekly Music Box of 2023. This month we are thrilled to feature the band Strange Hotels and listen to their songs "10PM In Los Feliz" and "Only 18."
2023-01-2318 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastL.A. Degenerates (Sleazy Figures)Welcome to 2023: the year of the dirtbag! We're starting off the year with a couple of L.A. history's sleaziest characters. We'll be covering Charles Bukowski (21:12) and Miguel Leonis (1:06:20).
2023-01-011h 45L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Rose's Pawn ShopTo close out 2022 we've got a couple tunes for you. This month we're featuring some Americana-Folk-Rock-Bluegrass straight from the country heart of Los Angeles with Rose's Pawn Shop. Tune in while we take a listen to their songs Ghost Town and Better Now.
2022-12-1223 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: heX (LA Ghost Stories)A decade of ghost stories. That is what we have given you. Now it's time for you to give it to US. This Creepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah you sent in your Los Angeles ghost and alien stories and we're reading them here tonight! This episode is best enjoyed at night.
2022-12-011h 53L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHoliday Merch AnnouncementTis the season...TO SPEND! Our 2023 365 days of Los Angeles history calendars are out now. Listen in on how to buy yours in time for black friday!
2022-11-2205 minL.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 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCleanup On Episode 107 (Supermarkets)We're all lost in this episode about supermarkets because it's the holiday season and it's inside of supermarkets where you'll be spending most of your time for the rest of 2022. In honor of that, we'll be covering the history of a few of the city's biggest supermarkets. We'll be talking Vallarta (14:55), Trader Joe's (29:05) and Ralphs (1:03:00).
2022-11-011h 35L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Edward TorresCome one, come all. Step right up. We've got a brand new Meekly Music Box to fit the season. We're proud to feature the music of the live organist at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater Edward Torres. While not a traditionally recorded musician, Edward was kind enough to make a recording of the sort of musical medley you will hear at one of their shows including the songs "Paramount On Parade," "September In The Rain," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and the beloved "Grim Grinning Ghosts."
2022-10-1721 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastPodcast On Haunted Hill (L.A. Horror Movies)Grab some popcorn and a bloody knife because for Halloween this year we're discussing some of the most iconic Los Angeles horror movies. We'll be talking about everything from Night of the Comet and Nope to Chopping Mall and Tales From the Hood.
2022-10-011h 48L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Sad Girlz ClubStop, hey, what's that sound? It's the Meekly Music Box so shut up and listen. This month we are pleased to feature the music of Sad Girlz Club. Settle in as we talk about the two sides of punk and listen to their songs "Problems" and "I Think I'm Ready."
2022-09-1218 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastKMEEK (Radio Stations)Crank up that dial (volume button) on your receiver (phone) and tune in to our newest broadcast (episode). This month we'll be talking about the radio history of Los Angeles. We'll cover the very early days (16:44), KHJ (29:55), Power 106 (52:36) and KDAY (1:19:07).
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818s and HeartbreakValley Commercials w/ Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran of LA MeeklyThis 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!
2022-08-231h 47L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Mariachi Arcoiris de Los AngelesIf you're hearing music that must mean it's Meekly Music Box Monday. A phrase we've never used before. This month we are thrilled to feature Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles. They are the world's first LGBTQ+ mariachi band and we'll tell you all about them as we listen to "Popurri Rocio Durcal" and their cover of "My Way."
2022-08-1520 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastY Tu Mob Boss Tambien (Jack Dragna vs Mickey Cohen)Just when you thought you were out, we pull you back in to another episode of L.A. Meekly. This month we're diving into two of the titans of the classic mob era of Los Angeles: Jack Dragna (16:09) and Mickey Cohen (42:30).
2022-08-011h 40L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: A Horse A Spoon A BucketPack your headphones, we're taking a trip to Magic Baby Island. Courtesy of this month's featured band: A Horse A Spoon A Bucket. We'll tell you everything you need to know about one of the most unique bands in Los Angeles as we listen to Party Baby and Gopher Jamboree.
2022-07-1817 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCandy Is DandyA second podcast hosted by the Meekly boys right here in my feed? It better be about candy you say? Well you're in luck. We are proud to introduce our new show Candy Is Dandy: The Candy Review Podcast. Listen in to this backdoor pilot and hear our first episode on Snickers and please subscribe to the show anywhere you get your podcasts!
2022-07-111h 01L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastGlazed and Confused (Donuts)It took 103 tries but we're finally doing the episode we've always dreamed of: the donut history of Los Angeles. And the best part: we try a donut from every place we cover. We'll be discussing (eating) Yum Yum (14:58), Winchell's (29:28), Randy's (46:30) and the Cambodian American history of the modern day mom and pop donut shop (1:05:13). Grab a dozen and eat along with us!
2022-07-011h 29L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Raised On TVYou're in for a treat this time, meeklings, because on this month's music box we've got the Valley's own Raised On TV. Settle in to get a taste of the Valley sound with their songs "Mess I Made" and "Caroline."
2022-06-1314 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastPlans, Trains and Automobiles (Daytrips from LA)We're going on a trip and you're coming with us whether you have the time off or not. This month we're getting loose and offering up the best day trips surrounding Los Angeles and how L.A. has shaped these places and vice versa from Solvang to Knott's Berry Farm.
2022-06-011h 36L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCharles Phoenix (An Interview)We did it. We got him. We are thrilled to present to you an interview we had the privilege of doing with L.A. history icon Charles Phoenix. Listen in as we discuss the mid century allure of southern California, what it means to L.A. to lose our cultural treasures and the best affordable pizza in town.
2022-05-2452 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Lamar Woods & Juancho Ca$h (Interview w/ Carl Tart)Has it been a year of the Meekly Music Box already? We started 12 months ago so it must be. This month we're featuring the music of Lamar Woods and Juancho Ca$h. For this very special anniversary episode we have Juancho Ca$h himself (aka Carl Tart) to talk about their music and the specific flavor Los Angeles gives to "lifestyle rap."
2022-05-1649 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastGardena of Edena (Gambling)Listening to L.A. Meekly has always been a gamble but this month that's a good thing. That's because we'll be discussing the history of gambling in Los Angeles. From the early wild west days (10:51) to the offshore gambling boats (21:12) to the heyday of Gardena (55:56). This episode is brought to you by People's Choice Beef Jerky. Use promo code LAMEEKLY15 to get 15% off your order today.
2022-05-011h 20L.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 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: TownlandCrank up the old crank powered radio and settle in to listen to our featured band this month: Townland. We'll be getting into their origin and current incarnation as we listen to The Solid State and Gin Atomic.
2022-04-1119 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHail Mary (Mary Pickford 100th Episode Bonanza)100 episodes. Could you ever have believed it? Could you ever have wanted it? To celebrate, we're going deep into the life and work of the patron saint of Los Angeles and L.A. Meekly: Mary Pickford. We'll cover her life (11:46), United Artists (49:24) and Pickfair (1:28:03). Plus we get sappy thanking all you smelly fans. This episode brought to you by the Hometown History podcast found anywhere you get podcasts. And by Q for Quinn. Use promo code LAMEEKLY for 15% off today.
2022-04-011h 59L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Ginger RootThe ides of March may be coming tomorrow but if I were you ide listen to this: our 10th episode of the Meekly Music Box! This month we are thrilled to feature the incredible Ginger Root. Hear all about the man and learn what "aggressive elevator soul" sounds like as we sit down and listen to "Juban District" and "Mahjong Room."
2022-03-1421 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastA Special Announcement!Just a brief listen to announce a very special new project that is out today!
2022-03-0803 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Phantom Mannix (People Behind the Scenes)This month we're pulling back the curtain for two stories of the people behind the scenes of the movies and music you know and love. The people who helped make things run smoothly outside of the public eye. One will horrify you. One will delight you. Both will ruin popular entertainment for you forever. We'll be covering the debauchery and crimes that were covered up by the notorious Eddie Mannix (15:07) and the musical geniuses that were The Wrecking Crew (1:08:15).
2022-03-012h 00L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: FartbarfLove is in the air and barf is in the mouth. That's why this month's featured band on the Meekly Music Box is the one, the only: Fartbarf. Tune in while we listen to "Simple Planet" and "Master of the 5 Count" and hear about the band's mission of making perfoming as hard for themselves as possible.
2022-02-1427 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastParks and Wrecks (Local Parks)Is there any better way to spend Valentine's Day than in a public park? Probably not because it's free. If you could not care less about Valentine's Day then you'll still love this episode on a few of the city's public parks because it's also free. We'll be covering the hilly beauty of Elysian Park (12:18), the architectural glory of the Barnsdall Art Park (47:13), the concrete "charm" of Pershing Square (1:25:55) and the man made tragedy that led to the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (1:57:17).
2022-02-012h 30L.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 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastFabled Attraction (Old Attractions)Step right up and welcome to 2022. Where history reigns supreme and also repeats itself. This month we're covering a few of the city's old and old timey attractions including the Pasadena Veloway (13:31), the Moonlight Rollerway (46:59) and the Cawston Ostrich Farm (1:08:08). Happy New Year!
2022-01-011h 50L.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 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastHidden History of Los Angeles Crossover Extravaganza w/ Robert PetersenThe shared universe you've been waiting for is finally here: L.A. Meekly and The Hidden History of Los Angeles are finally together in one meta podcast episode. We sat down with fellow Los Angeles history podcast host Robert Petersen to talk about his show (The Hidden History of Los Angeles) and our show (well, you know the one) and we answer his 5 L.A. questions. Take a listen and also listen to The Hidden History of Los Angeles to get even more L.A. history in your diet
2021-12-0849 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: Malign (Haunted Tales)Channukah came early this year and it swears this has never happened before. Settle in for a night by the artificial fireplace with us as we get into a couple haunted tales of Los Angeles in this: what we declare to be your favorite holiday tradition. This year we will cover the Colorado Street aka "Suicide" Bridge (14:42) and the Beverly Hills Bermuda Triangle including the stories of Howard Hughes' plane crash (57:16), the whacking of Bugsy Siegel (1:11:09), the crash of Jan Berry (1:25:52) and the murder of Ronni Chasen (1:47:34). This episode brought to you by Glaze Hair. Use promo code LAHISTORY15 for 15...
2021-12-012h 04L.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 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTo Live and Why In L.A. (Why Live In L.A.?)We asked and you answered. Then we asked again repeatedly for months all leading up to this episode. Today we tackle the question of "Why L.A.?" What is it that keeps us all here? You'll hear answers from us and from you the listeners as we come to a general consensus that isn't just "tacos." This episode brought to you by Heart Soul Heat hot honey. Use promo code LA to receive 50% off your first order. And also by Smile Brilliant. Use promo code LAMEEKLY for an exclusive discount today.
2021-11-011h 37L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Marquis & the Rhythm HowlersJust in time for Halloween we've got a couple songs that really howl from a band that also really howls. This month we are thrilled to feature Marquis & the Rhythm Howlers as they treat us to their songs "Destruction" and "New Orleans Bump." Tune in to learn more about this band and hear some songs that will put you in the spirit of the season; not to mention your place. This episode brought to you by Smile Brilliant. Head on over to smilebrilliant.com and use promocode LAMEEKLY to save on your teeth whitening today.
2021-10-1121 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastScare and Makeup (Monster Movie Makeup)It's Halloween and you're gonna wear THAT?! No, no. Let us take you down to the history salon to show you how it's really done by some of the best who ever did. We'll cover some of the biggest names in makeup and special effects behind the scenes of the classic monster movies including Milicent Patrick (19:44), Jack Pierce (48:24) and Ray Harryhausen (1:32:53). Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Check out podcorn.com to get started doing ads for your podcast today. Thank you also to Smile Brilliant. Go to smilebrilliant.com and use promo code LAMEEKLY to save on...
2021-10-012h 02L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Radioactive Chicken HeadsHope you selected chicken on the dinner invitations we sent out because this month we are featuring the wonderful Radioactive Chicken Heads. Get fowl with us while we learn more about the band and take a listen to "Tales From the Coop" and "Cluck at the Moon."
2021-09-1318 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastA Hot Topic (Hot Sauces)There's no better way to cool down on a hot day than with a nice hot bottle of hot sauce. That's why this month we're covering a few local hot sauce brands that have sweated it out for years. We'll be talking La Victoria (17:41), El Pato (23:56), hot tamales (38:16), Tapatio (1:04:59) and Huy Fong (1:26:29). This episode brought to you by ocelotmarket.com and also smilebrilliant.com and make sure to use promo code LAMEEKLY
2021-09-011h 58L.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 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastWe Need To Talk About Terminator (L.A. Action Movies)This summer. There's only one podcast dedicated entirely to talking about action movies that took place in Los Angeles. And if there is more than one, ignore the rest. This month we're covering a few of the classic L.A. action movies from the Terminator to Speed delving into filming locations and what role the city plays in them (if any).
2021-08-011h 48L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Tres SoulsPut the needle on the record for our second edition of The Meekly Music Box. This month we are highlighting Tres Souls! Rooted deeply in trio romantico/Bolero music, Tres Souls brings a modern twist to a deeply romantic, traditional Mexican style of music. Check them out on Instagram @tressouls to hear more from them.
2021-07-1416 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastSoda, Jerks! (Local Sodas)Summer is in full swing so sit back, crack open an ice cold iPhone and an even colder soda to hear all about the stories of a few local sodas and soda related buildings. We've got a lineup that'll make your mouth water: Orange Bang (16:21), the Coca-Cola Building (39:49), Hansen's (52:55), Galco's (1:15:04) and the Shirley Temple (1:35:28).
2021-07-011h 54L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Music Box: Jessica FichotWelcome, followers, to the inaugural episode of the Meekly Music Box! In this brand new segment to the show you love and follow we will be highlighting local musicians by playing a couple of their songs and telling you about their story and connection to Los Angeles. This month's featured musician is Jessica Fichot! The child of a Chinese mother and French father, Jessica blends the styles of French chanson, Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk into something that is uniquely her that embodies the spirit of L.A. perfectly. Today you'll be hearing her songs "La Spectatrice" and "...
2021-06-1819 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastPride and Prejudice (LGBTQ Achievements In L.A.)In honor of Pride month we are digging deep into a handful of LGBTQ trailblazers from right here in town. We've got the legendary Mattachine Society (14:43), the complicated Virginia Prince (45:32), the valiant Morris Kight and the Gay Liberation Front (1:20:09) and the unstoppable Troy Perry and the Metropolitan Community Church(1:35:21). This episode brought to you by Smile Brilliant. Use promo code LAMEEKLY to get 30% off today.
2021-06-012h 09L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastGet hAAPI (Asian-American Achievements In L.A.)To kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, it's time to celebrate a few people and organizations from Los Angeles that made their mark on the city and the world. We'll cover architect Helen Liu Fong (16:22), Gidra magazine (30:31) and Anna May Wong (57:07).
2021-05-011h 34L.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 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastMake Art, Not Podcasts (L.A. Artists)Soak in some culture this month while we cover a few of Los Angeles' greatest contributions to the world of art. We'll cover Mike Mollett and the L.A. Mudpeople (16:58), Frank Romero (33:11) and Sister Corita Kent (1:00:45).
2021-04-011h 34L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastTasting History with Max Miller (An Interview)- The History of Tamales in L.A.For this very special bonus we have a very special interview with Max Miller of "Tasting History." Today Max gives us a rundown on his show, his time being the voice of Iago for Disney and the history of tamales in Los Angeles. If you want to check out Max's episode of his own show about tamales you can watch it right here and we highly recommend you do: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2JyN7JF8bs
2021-03-1739 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastMeaning Streets (Street Names)Stop where you're driving right now and look at the street sign. Ever wonder why it's named that? Well get back in your car and buckle up for this month's episode where we delve into the names of a few of the streets around town. We'll cover Chevy Chase Drive (18:56), Sepulveda Boulevard (28:32), James M. Wood Boulevard (44:23), Rosecrans Avenue (56:26), General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (1:16:02) and Roscoe Boulevard (1:25:32). This episode is sponsored by Podcorn! Get started finding ads for your own podcast today at Podcorn.com!
2021-03-011h 39L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastNow Museum, Now You Don't (Museums We Miss)It's been a year since COVID first showed up on our turf and we've been pining for the old days when museums weren't just places we pined for so this month we're going to give the histories of three that we miss in particular. We've got the Natural History Museum (23:01), the Southwest Museum (1:07:45) and the Autry (1:44:48). We want to thank Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Get started finding ads for your own podcast at podcorn.com today!
2021-02-012h 17L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastAt Risky Business (Places At Risk Due to Covid)Covid has hit the city hard and since the government has abandoned us maybe we can at least try to save a few historic businesses that are at risk of going away for good. In this month's episode we'll give you the jam packed history of just a handful of these places. We'll cover the El Segundo Old Town Music Hall (18:11), the Pacific Dining Car (44:27), the Bob Baker Marionette Theater (1:04:01) and Vroman's Bookstore (1:46:45). Happy New Year!
2021-01-012h 06L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastCreepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: Hate (Haunted Tales)It's the most punderful time of the year, indeed. This December we're back at it with some more creepy/haunted stories for you from around the city. This year we cover the Monster of Elizabeth Lake (34:42), the Bat Man of Echo Park (53:27), the dark secret of a J.M. Barrie (1:14:28), the Mummy of the Pike (1:24:49) and the curse of Rudolph Valentino's Ring (1:38:59).
2020-12-012h 01L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastAvoid The Annoyed (Things That Annoy People In L.A.)We asked you, dear listener, what annoyed you most in Los Angeles and after we got past the snarky remarks putting us down we have our answers. This month we go off the cuff to air the grievances we and our listeners have with the city from what parts of town are considered suburbs to parking in Century City.
2020-11-011h 43L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastThe Meekly Mysteries (Unsolved Disappearances)Happy Cancelled Halloween! This month we learned how many p's are in the word "disappearances" to bring you this decidedly un-spooky episode on some of the biggest unsolved mysteries in Los Angeles history. We'll cover Jean Spangler (22:24), Gertrude Tompkins Silver (42:16), Jonathan Aujay (1:10:59) and the Salomon family (1:26:59).
2020-10-011h 54L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastGlendale Library, Arts and Culture Presents: Be The Change with Eric NusbaumRegular episode of L.A. Meekly this is not! Your beloved Greg has made a special recording on the history of displacement in Los Angeles for the Glendale Public Library's lead up to a virtual author discussion with Eric Nusbaum author of "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers and the Live Caught in Between" and we wanted to share it with you. Be sure to tune in to the discussion! Details inside. Produced with support from Glendale Arts & Culture Commission
2020-09-1730 minL.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastSunrise On The Sunset Strip (Early Days of the Sunset Strip)Fade in on a sleepy pueblo street. This month we are diving into the early, lawless party days of the Sunset Strip and a few of its biggest night clubs. We'll cover the creation of Sunset Boulevard itself (22:49), the Trocadero (36:18), Ciro's (1:01:50) and Mocambo (1:25:48).
2020-09-011h 43L.A Meekly: A Los Angeles History PodcastEpisode 77: THE WRATH OF CON (Famous Con Artists of L.A.)Episode 77: THE WRATH OF CON (Famous Con Artists of L.A.): Download Episode HERE (Right Click, Select SAVE AS) or Listen on YOUTUBE
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).
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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 minYou 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 minL.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 04You Do What?Ep #14 - Daniel Zafran (Solo Travel)Cindy Aravena interviews comedian Daniel Zafran about traveling the alone.
2017-06-0135 min