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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.

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.

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...

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.

Native Angeleno, Valley Girl, and tireless politico, might just be knocking on your door one day. In this episode we talk about local LA politics including Mayor Karen Bass, Rick Caruso, KDL and even Barack Obama.

Mild mannered Todd Martens, video game critic, amusement park expert, Cub fan, and Historic Core dweller, is the right man to follow for play - a topic he covers at the LA Times. In this episode we talk about why he loves living in the hustle and bustle, his job, and what it was like spending a few nights in Disney's most expensive hotel property.

A native of Cairo, Sara spent 10 years in Qatar as a pharmacist and defends the World Cup being played there. She also thinks Ktown is fantastic. Say what?!

Willy knows how to grow the good stuff. He says it's better than 95% of what you can get at your corner shop. He does it naturally. He does it for love. He moved here from Kansas to be in it all. He is also a musician whose band Kukuni just might be the type of vibe you want when you are itching for Rush, minus the screaming guitars and crazy drums. He is putting the High in Highland Park.

Mild mannered Gordon Henderson is one of KPCC's announcers whose voice you've no doubt heard countless times. Today we learn from about how rewriting the Bible (and taking all the pesky religious bits out) as a lad brought him closer to God via art. He has tales about Poppy Peak, Spaceland, and what a store owner thought of his portrait of their business.

Jane Borden is a comedian, writer, author, and wife to the sexiest man in Lincoln Heights. We talk about religion, cults, MAGA, and why Ted Koppel shouldn't dismiss his guests so quickly.

The poet, hooper, rapper, and educator on gangs, books, and why he calls himself The Prince of the Ghetto.

The native Angeleno sat in with what would become Dengue Fever just to be nice. It’s been really nice in East Hollywood.

Dr. Arik Greenberg is a professor at LMU in Westchester. He teaches the New Testament, something a bit unique for a man who was born Jewish. But then again, who better to talk with about where the Bible stands on some of today's hottest topics revolving the GOP's assault on women's rights and of students who are buckling under giant tuition loans.

Ryh-Ming grew up in a $100k house near the Mayor’s pad, now it will take her millions to return. When she does it, don’t call it a comeback.

The lively host of the Budding Minds podcast talks about Burning Man, hallucinogens, the harsh reality of trying to be an actor in modern day Hollywood. And a truly unusual way to ingest substances when you want them to kick in quickly.

Kevin Reece has shot the Showtime Lakers, much of Kobe's career, countless Super Bowls, and even baseball cards. His work has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated and a Wheaties box. But this View Park gentleman’s favorite photo is of his son.

This Angeleno Heights resident is the CEO of DoubleBlind: the most informative, trippiest, and prettiest psychedelic magazine you’ve been wishing for. So we talked about "drugs" in this episode. All the drugs. And what it took to put together her dream magazine.

Christian Lozada is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. A teacher of English composition at Harbor College, a poet, and a fan of both Charles Bukowski and the beach community of San Pedro. In this episode we talk about all of it, and where the best spots are for delicious sandwiches and kite flying.

Mike Sonksen is a native Angeleno who has an contagious love for the city as if he's seeing it for the first time. If you follow him on social media you can see him zig zagging to the beach to OC to North Hollywood and into the SGV. He's everywhere. He busts his rhymes on the mic nearly every week and we are so lucky he rocked a few with us on this podcast.

The Senior Features Writer of the LA Times on traveling the world writing about next season's trends to rolling joints with a former member of the Byrds.

Billboard's director of Dance Music on taking her mom to a three-day camping rave, on how festies at Bonnaroo inspired her to move from Wisconsin to LA, and how she was able to get past her imposter complex.

You may know more about this central Valley neighborhood than you think. The great Rob Takata, a native from the SGV, will educate you in a lovingly funny way. And yes, Tiki drinks will be part of the discussion.

This Emmy-winning writer, producer, and now showrunner might be best known for his Twitter account where he doles out quirky facts about LA. But he's also an accomplished writer spanning topics from our freeways, the Dodgers, and great hikes to get your steps in. Fans of E! should know he helped make Brooke Burke famous. And fans of Purple Rain, The Rolling Stones, and It Happened One Night will b...

The writer, producer, director, movie buff and former LAist film reviewer on how he worked his way up in Hollywood simply by being cool.

To celebrate our 1st anniversary / birthday, the delightful Zohra Banon interviews Tony about his origin story, his personal habits, the unusual place where he does most of his work, and what got him motivated to take on this ridiculous marathon of a project that just may take 20 years to complete.