William of Film the Police interviews Tony of Hear in LA about his origins and the origin story of the podcast, how it rose from ideas from LAist and blogging, and how it's set itself apart from the rest. William also shares who he thinks is dumb, who he thinks is punk rock, and how he feels about the LA Times.

100th episode, 2nd birthday extravaganza

Sean Beckner-Carmitchel is an activist, a journalist, and a wine sommelier who also happens to be a champagne expert. We talk about the neighborhood he's leaving, Pico-Union, covering racists and homophobes, and the state of wine in LA and Santa Barbara.

Sean Beckner-Carmitchel is an activist, a journalist, and a wine sommelier who also happens to be a champagne expert. We talk about the neighborhood he's leaving, Pico-Union, covering racists and homophobes, and the state of wine in LA and Santa Barbara.

This Cat With News Gets A Kick From Champagne - Pico-Union

Ben McShane

The former TV producer and journalist who covered the Michael Jackson trial, and produced shows like Battlebots and Shark Tank, on herding nine felines in his North Hollywood home.

Ben McShane - The NoHo Cat Daddy

In most states it’s not required to ask permission to do unnecessary pelvic exams. This woman is changing that.. A'magine is an author, a sexpert, a sex educator, and a writer who is passing laws to stop med students from performing pelvic exams on unsuspecting patients who are under anesthesia.

A'magine a World Where Med Students Ask Before They Touch

The student-turned-staffer tried to get ‘SC to do the right thing, but when they hesitated, he alerted the Feds.

Zachary the USC Whistleblower - University Park

After a traumatic childhood, Scott took a few wrong way turns that eventually sent him to prison a few times. A convicted drug dealer, Scott found solace in the love of a dog in his sober living house in West Hollywood. He eventually adopted several dogs and found that alone he was able to be selfish, but now that he needed to take care of the animals he had to keep it together. He had to take care of himself to take care of them.

After a traumatic childhood, Scott took a few wrong way turns that eventually sent him to prison a few times. A convicted drug dealer, Scott found solace in the love of a dog in his sober living house in West Hollywood. He eventually adopted several dogs and found that alone he was able to be selfish, but now that he needed to take care of the animals he had to keep it together. He had to take care of himself to take care of them.

In Dogs He Trusts - Scott of Northridge 

One of the hosts of the long-running "This Filipino American Life," Joe lives up to the belief that Filipinos are the nicest people in the world. He helped one councilman rise up to become mayor and now his love is teaching the next generation at LMU.

Joe Bernardo - not your average Northridge native 

Joan spent the last four years in LA - mostly in Historic Filipinotown - helping Filipinos adjust to living or visiting the US. But it was LA that taught her that desperately seeking for The Other is unnecessary when others are seeking you.

How LA helped this visiting Filipina feel great about her body

Writer, editor, DJ, music fan, social media gem, and all-around great guy, Scott talks about his work at Rhino Records, at the LA Times, Metromix, and seeing a private all-night show at Prince's mansion in Beverly Hills.

Scott Sterling, Mid City's Music Guru

After 24 years, Asher has ditched Austin in favor of the 818 where he hopes to get people high and root on his Dodgers.

After 24 years, Asher has ditched Austin in favor of the 818 where he hopes to get people high and root on his Dodgers.

Valley-born mensch returns home to Van Nuys

This epic podcast is going to all of the 300+ neighborhoods in Los Angeles to talk with the people. Hosted by Tony Pierce and produced and edited by Jordan Katz (who also made much of the music), this ambitious journey is scheduled to take 27 years to complete. Pray for us.

The Van Nuys activist-turned-politician is seeking to fill the former Council President’s seat in a very different way.

The Van Nuys activist-turned-politician is seeking to fill the former Council President’s seat in a very different way.

Antoinette of Van Nuys wants to give the Power to the People

Christopher Mack

For over 20 years Mr. Mack has been working the streets of Skid Row helping the underserved. In this episode we talk about homelessness in LA, why he has little confidence that the new mayor can do much about it, how people should view these fellow human beings, and he also tells us about some of the lowest moments in his life and what turned it around. This is an episode you really shouldn't miss.

For over 20 years Mr. Mack has been working the streets of Skid Row helping the underserved. In this episode we talk about homelessness in LA, why he has little confidence that the new mayor can do much about it, how people should view these fellow human beings, and he also tells us about some of the lowest moments in his life and what turned it around. This is an episode you really shouldn't miss.

Christopher Mack - The Urban Sage - Skid Row 

For 20 years, Roxanne has lived in her beautiful Baldwin Hills / Baldwin Village apartment. Locals know the area as The Jungles, made famous from the Denzel Washington film Training Day. We will chat about her neighborhood, how it's influx, and her selfless job of working on Skid Row in DTLA helping the poorest of the poor.

For 20 years, Roxanne has lived in her beautiful Baldwin Hills / Baldwin Village apartment. Locals know the area as The Jungles, made famous from the Denzel Washington film Training Day. We will chat about her neighborhood, how it's influx, and her selfless job of working on Skid Row in DTLA helping the poorest of the poor.

Roxanne, the Siren of Baldwin Village

14 year olds are just as much of LA as 114 year olds. This one runs through this record collection, the pitfalls of his hood, and why no one he knows rides bikes to school -- or anywhere in LA.

14 year olds are just as much of LA as 114 year olds. This one runs through this record collection, the pitfalls of his hood, and why no one he knows rides bikes to school -- or anywhere in LA.

Sammy the 8th Grader on growing up in South Robertson, music & skateboarding 

At 14 she ran off with her lowrider boyfriend and worked the fields of Fresno. Soon she was a teenage mother who eventually moved back to LA living in Venice, Inglewood and now just north of the 10. An activist, poet, playwrite, and longtime employee for the city of Santa Monica, Lindsey now spends a lot of her time in Boyle Heights... for the culture.

At 14 she ran off with her lowrider boyfriend and worked the fields of Fresno. Soon she was a teenage mother who eventually moved back to LA living in Venice, Inglewood and now just north of the 10. An activist, poet, playwrite, and longtime employee for the city of Santa Monica, Lindsey now spends a lot of her time in Boyle Heights... for the culture.

Lindsey Haley - a Castle Heights rebel for all the right causes

Journalist Julie Wolfson on that bold caffeine claim, getting her start at LAist, raising artistic children in the center of LA, and what’s cool in her Hancock Park neighborhood.

Journalist Julie Wolfson on that bold caffeine claim, getting her start at LAist, raising artistic children in the center of LA, and what’s cool in her Hancock Park neighborhood.

LA has the most special and diverse Coffee Community in the World?

For years she was the mayor's florist - as well as the sweet angel tasked for adding colorful sunshine to many of your favorite restaurants. According to her neighborhood council she lives in South Robertson, but that name is not recognized by the LA Times. That is not the only controversial item you'll hear in this episode. 

For years she was the mayor's florist - as well as the sweet angel tasked for adding colorful sunshine to many of your favorite restaurants. According to her neighborhood council she lives in South Robertson, but that name is not recognized by the LA Times. That is not the only controversial item you'll hear in this episode.

The Brightest Flower in the Bunch - Brooke Wetzel of Beverlywood(?)

Phoenix Cotner, a multi-talented world traveler, healer, guide, model and artist has experienced some magical things and wants to help others find their truths.

Phoenix Cotner, a multi-talented world traveler, healer, guide, model and artist has experienced some magical things and wants to help others find their truths.

Opening your third eye in Topanga with Phoenix

In person Bruce Baek is polite, charming, and warm. But on screen he's ice cold, ruthless, and the perfect foe, a role he eagerly embraces. Join us as Bruce - who you may have seen in HBO's "The Flight Attendant" and AppleTV+'s "Little America"  tells us about what it was like being one of the few Asian kids in his school in New Jersey, what made him come to LA, why he chose the Valley, and all the various things that keeps him unique and unpredictable. 

In person Bruce Baek is polite, charming, and warm. But on screen he's ice cold, ruthless, and the perfect foe, a role he eagerly embraces. Join us as Bruce - who you may have seen in HBO's "The Flight Attendant" and AppleTV+'s "Little America" tells us about what it was like being one of the few Asian kids in his school in New Jersey, what made him come to LA, why he chose the Valley, and all the various things that keeps him unique and unpredictable.

Could this Sherman Oaks actor, seen on HBO and Apple TV+ be the first Asian Joker?

Loren Stephens

This longtime Angeleno loves books, writing, and helping others tell their stories. She also love the small-town vibe of her beloved neighborhood. In this episode we talk about her skill as a ghostwriter, what got her to move to Brentwood, and what it was like to live so close to the home Nicole Brown Simpson resided in and what it was like during (and after) OJ's Trial of the Century.

This longtime Angeleno loves books, writing, and helping others tell their stories. She also love the small-town vibe of her beloved neighborhood. In this episode we talk about her skill as a ghostwriter, what got her to move to Brentwood, and what it was like to live so close to the home Nicole Brown Simpson resided in and what it was like during (and after) OJ's Trial of the Century.

Loren Stephens & the Fine Art of Ghostwriting in Brentwood  

This epic podcast is going to all of the 300+ neighborhoods in Los Angeles to talk with the people. Hosted by Tony Pierce and produced and edited by Jordan Katz (who also made much of the music), this ambitious journey is scheduled to take 27 years to complete. Pray for us.

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