In a Minute with Evan Lovett

L.A. is the land of celebrities, but true celebrity comes from making history. This episode is about people that lived in L.A. and truly made history.  And don't miss the One Thing to Do in L.A. this Week: L.A. has a precise center point that is VERY easy to access. . .and it's FREE to see it! The Genius 4:40 The Martial Artist 7:20 The Aviator 10:36 The Frontiersman 13:50 The Author 17:42 The Pio...

It's over 100° in the first half of August and the kids are back in school. . .already! So why would LAUSD and most surrounding districts do this to parents and kids? I did some research and have some answers, and I want to know what YOU think. Also, a special reading of My Very Personal Speech to incoming freshmen (13:26) and One Thing to do in L.A. This Week (29:01) at one of the most beautiful...

Books are a driving force for L.A. In a Minute and I want to share some of the most impactful reads about Los Angeles that have inspired me to continue creating and learning about this incredible City. The podcast is broken down into segments based on book content as outlined below. Make sure you bookmark this episode for your holiday gift giving. Happy reading: Development (5:06) Preservation (12...

It's road trip season, so it's time to figure out once & for all, what are L.A.'s 8 Favorite Road Trips! From the desert to the mountains, beaches to missions, Los  within an easy drive of some of the best places on Earth. What are YOUR favorite L.A. Road Trips?!? L.A.'s First Car (4:20) #8: Did you say 300 inches of snow. . .per Year? (9:30)  #7: California's most Polarizing City (12:25) #6:...

With the 2024 Paris Olympics officially underway, the countdown is ON for LA28, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Some of my earliest memories are from my parents taking me to the 1984 Games, and I'm going to detail why L.A. Is the Greatest Olympic City on Earth. We'll also address detractors of the games, and what Los Angeles is doing to ensure that the city will sparkle & shine in its THIRD tim...

Los Angeles is described as "88 Cities in Search of a Center" - but why search when you can DO? I find the most unique, historical, and FUN thing to do in each of L.A.'s 88 Cities, from Agoura Hills to Lynwood to Rosemead to Whitter. This is an excellent guide no matter where you are in L.A. County, and will provide you something to do in every city. 

Los Angeles is the land of swimming pools, with twice as many as the second closest city. . .even though the first private pool in L.A. wasn't built until recently. So how did L.A. get to be the Swimming Pool Capital of the World. . .and you won't believe how many pools there actually are in L.A. And make sure you stay tuned for the One Thing to Do in L.A. this Week - it's my absolute favorite 'po...

My Favorite Food in Los Angeles, from burgers to tacos to carnitas. These are my trusty go-tos that I know and love - and you know I bring the history, facts, trivia, and tidbits of these L.A. legends. L.A.'s Best Beef Ribs - 2:30 The Thai Temple - 5:30 Birria Got me Hooked - 11:40 Shout out to Best Carnitas in L.A. - 12:20 Split Dogs Flatbush Style - 14:50 Best Spot to get a Drink. . .and Good Fo...

L.A.’s coastline has some of the most desirable and beautiful beaches in the history of the world. . .but did you know they are man-made?!? Also on this episode (22:45),  Your One Thing to do in L.A. this Week. . .The 9 Best Hidden Beaches in L.A.

Summer is officially here in L.A. and we kick off summer with 5 Things to do in L.A. #1 - Immerse yourself in L.A.'s living history (2:30) #2 - Celebrate lowriders and the automobile as art. (16:38) #3 - The best collection of L.A. food vendors in one historic place (21:15) #4 - The unofficial L.A. summer kickoff BLOCK PARTY (27:31) #5 -  L.A.'s largest celebration of the performing arts. . .and a...

*Parental Advisory, Explicit Language*  Global phenomenon Jim Jefferies stops by the IAM Studios for an intimate, hilarious, fun interview. No topic is off-limits, and Jim is at his endearing & engaging best for a two-hour conversation that could have gone 20 hours. From his background in Australia to his favorite things to do & places to eat in L.A., Jim truly shows off the wit & inte...

Lock your doors & windows; Los Angeles is the undisputed Serial Killer capital of the world! So why L.A. and when did it all start?  How many have their been?!? All the sinister facts are here, the facts, the stats, the history, the psychology. Also - we dive into detail about 3 specific killers including the first ever recorded "serial" killer.

This is My Top 5 hidden Gems in L.A. . .and they're all FREE:  Whether hidden in plain site or not, these go-to destinations are fun to go and explore, are places a lot of us see on a daily basis, but maybe haven't quite taken the time to understand the significance and relevance behind them. Go be a tourist in your own city, and enjoy these destinations as I give up all goods. There is history ev...

Impactful, important, historical... these are the characteristics I tapped into the most when putting together my intimate list of top 5 songs that define L.A. I enjoyed digging into the meanings of the lyrics, and researching the origins of these classics.   #5 (8:06) -  The Song you Thought would be #1 #4 (15:17) - Hip Hop's Ode to the Metropolis #3 (21:03) - The Outlier, Geographically and Musi...

A major announcement came out of L.A.’s backyard this week: the resort that ushered in the Modern Era of Las Vegas will be shutting its doors forever. The impact that the Mirage had on Las Vegas was like no hotel since the Flamingo opened in 1946 and kicked off The Strip, and it literally changed Vegas as a town, a community, and is single-handedly responsible for turning into a world-class metrop...

Ever wondered about life in the I AM Studios? And what actually goes into creating over 1,000 episodes of L.A. in a Minute and In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett? I take you behind the scenes for a day - and a week - in the life of documenting Los Angeles history & culture. From the drops for KNX to full episodes for social to recording in a closet (!), I am giving you the real day-to-day on creating...

These are the streets that MADE Los Angeles, the streets that have history and a story to tell - AND importance in our daily commute and lives.  2:13 - Intro 5:02 - “The Longest Stretch of Businesses in the World" 9:57 - “The Most Beautiful Street in L.A.” 15:19 - “The Main Artery” 21:17 - “The Metropolitan Main Street” 30:27 - “The Birthplace of Los Angeles”

Situated in the geographic center of L.A., Griffith Park is not just the largest urban park in the U.S., but the home of dozens of FREE and FUN activities with history to match. Take a day - actually take a week! - to explore Griffith Park and you’ll see why this is the best FREE Thing to do in L.A. *The Story of Griffith J. Griffith (7:16) *The Curse of Petranilla Feliz (10:31) *Griffith Observat...

The Annual UCLA Quality of Life in Los Angeles Index just came out. . .and it’s the lowest score in the history of the study. This is on the heels of Mayor Bass’ “State of the City” address, which also raised some red flags. So I want to know how YOU feel about your Quality of Life in L.A.? Are you better off than you were last year? Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future of L.A. I wan...

L.A. is the supermarket capital of the U.S., and markets like Erewhon & Trader Joe’s are called the “Hippest Hangouts in L.A.” So how did L.A.’s lineage of grocery stores lead to a world where Grocery Shopping is actually Cool? 2:47 - date night at the grocery store 10:00 - Ralphs 12:56 - Smart + Final 15:29 - Vons 20:20 - Gelson’s 24:39 - Trader Joe’s 32:10 - 99 Ranch 34:53 - Vallarta 37:22 -...

(1:48) Before Hollywood, the first motion picture studios in L.A. set up shop in an area that’s no longer on any maps. . .a place that deserves recognition as one of the most important place in L.A. history. Also, One Thing to Do in L.A. This Week is BACK!  (19:30) We’re going to a place that is home of more Movie Palaces than anywhere in the World, an area long-neglected that is in the midst of a...

Whichever team is your #1 team in L.A., I break down One Fact that you DON’T Know About EVERY L.A. Sports Team.  Dodgers (2:02) Angels (6:08) Lakers (9:41) Clippers (13:31) Rams (20:11) Chargers (24:32) Kings (26:40) LAFC (30:16) Galaxy (32:40) Angel City FC (34:52) Sparks (36:41)

It’s Spring Break so it’s time for a Road Trip. I took the family up the 395 to explore some California history: the Good, the Bad, the Ugly. We start with Mammoth (3:38), which is a volcano. . .that gets 300 inches of snow per year! From there we stop by Schat’s Bakery (8:10), the most popular bakery in the WORLD. . .since 1903. And have you heard of Manzanar (9:00), the site of mass incarceratio...

Keeping it going from last weeks episode with 30 more hot facts about 30 different neighborhoods in L.A... Maybe you're neighborhood didn't make it last week, what about this week?!

Going down the list of the vast neighborhoods that make up Los Angeles and dropping some fun facts on you that you didn't know you needed to know! First 30 neighborhoods are up, is yours in part 1?