Foo Howser

🎙️ In this episode of the Foo Howser™ Podcast, I sit down with one of my favorite content creators, Chase Wilson , the mind behind ChasingLA , where he mixes Los Angeles history with sharp, dry humor and a love for the city’s hidden gems. We talk about his journey into content creation, how he decides which landmarks and neighborhood spots to cover, and the research process that goes into his work...

🎙️ In the very first episode of the newly rebranded Foo Howser ™ podcast, I sit down with historian and author Don Solosan to talk Los Angeles history, programmatic architecture, and his new noir novel, Corpse on the Run . We dive into the story behind the Big Do-Nut Drive-In (the predecessor to Randy’s Donuts), Don’s experience with the L.A. Conservancy and L.A. Historic Theatre Foundation , and...

🎧 The podcast is back and it’s got a new name! Formerly known as Californiography , the show is now officially called Foo Howser™ . Same host, same love for California’s history, food, people, roadside attractions, and everything in between… just with a name that matches the brand. In this trailer, I’m breaking down why the name changed, what’s staying the same, and what to expect in this new cha...

In this episode I sit down and chat with Eric Craig from The South LA Recap. The South LA Recap is an online platform where he explores the vast history, neighborhoods, businesses, and people in South Los Angeles. Eric talks about his background and how it informs his work, I got to ask him questions about some of my favorite South LA Recap videos, and he shared a 1-Day South L.A. itinerary that f...

In this episode we dig into the history of the French Dip Sandwich and the 2 L.A. restaurants that claim to be the originators. We’ll take a look at each one’s origin story and examine the evidence to back each up. I’ll also tell you which one I believe the most, which one I prefer, and give you my go-to order at each one.  If you haven't seen my video on the French Dip Sandwich you can watch...

In this episode I sit down for my 1st interview and chat with Bobby Ruiz of My Whittier. My Whittier is a social media platform where Bobby shares a local's perspective on all things Whittier, CA. He highlights small businesses, promotes community events, and explores the history behind iconic Whittier spots. He's also the person who encouraged me to start this podcast, so you know he had...

In this episode we "harp boont" and talk about the history of "Boontling;" the secret language of Boonville, California. One of the theories as to how it was created involves adults wanting to discuss taboo topics in front of the youngsters without them knowing what they were saying, so you know we're going to cover some of the words they created to talk about "adult t...

In this episode we talk about another one of my favorite subjects, the animal farms that were very popular in the early 20th century.  We take a road trip to visit four examples of these animal themed attractions that once dotted the Southland.  You can watch the videos I made about Gay’s Lion Farm and Cawston Ostrich Farm on my YouTube   https://tinyurl.com/5ck6c8vf  (Don't forget to subscrib...

In this episode we talk about Los Chorizeros, "the New York Yankees of L.A. Baseball" and the important role that baseball played in Mexican American communities in Los Angeles and beyond. You can watch the video I made about Los Chorizeros on my YouTube ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/Chorizeros-YouTube-Video (Don't forget to subscribe!) Follow me on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠ @Californiograph...

In this episode we talk about one of my favorite subjects: Programmatic Architecture.  We take a road trip to visit four examples of this architectural style and learn the history behind the iconic buildings. You can watch the my video playlist on Programmatic Architecture on my YouTube shorturl.at/FMQ36 (Don't forget to subscribe!) Follow me on social media: Instagram @Californiography TikTo...

In this episode we talk about the history of Founders Memorial Park in Whittier; a park that was built atop 2 cemeteries.  They moved the headstones, but not the bodies. The park is located at 6031 Citrus Ave, Whittier, CA 90601.  You can learn more about the park and the cemeteries here: whittiermuseum.org You can watch the video of Founders Memorial Park on my YouTube www.youtube.com/@...

In this episode we talk about the history of the Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe in Montebello and learn how this one building connects to so many historical events and people in the the Southland.  The adobe is open every Saturday from 12PM-3PM and you can learn more about it and the Montebello Historical Society here: www.mhsadobe.org You can watch the video of the adobe on my YouTube (Don't forg...

Welcome to the 1st episode of the Californiography podcast! Get to know your host Javier AKA Foo Howser and learn what Californiography means and what it's all about.  Check out my YouTube and don't forget to subscribe! Follow me on social media: Instagram TikTok Twitter