In a Minute with Evan Lovett

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L.A.‘s World Famous Beaches are Man-Made?!? Jun 28, 2024

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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.

Your 5 Things to do in L.A. to Kick off Summer Jun 21, 2024

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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 anything goes (30:46)

From sundown to sunup, we have you covered this Summer in Los Angeles!

1-on-1 with Jim Jefferies: Comedian, Actor, Writer, L.A. Transplant! Jun 14, 2024

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*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 & intelligence that led to him being one of the most renowned comedy figures in L.A...and the World!

L.A. is the Serial Killer Capital of the World?!? Jun 07, 2024

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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.

My Top 5 Hidden Gems in L.A. . .and they're Free! May 31, 2024

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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 everywhere, as long as you know where to look!

#5 (3:30) - The Best Date Spot
#4 (11:30) - The Spiritual Shrine
#3 (22:30) - Europe in L.A.
#2 (32:00) - The Best Food Market in L.A. is at a Temple?!?!
#1 (39:30) - The Backbone of L.A.

My Top 5 Songs that Define Los Angeles May 24, 2024

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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 Musically
#2 (25:46) - A True L.A. Classic
#1 (31:30) - Did you KNOW this Song was about L.A.?

BONUS SONG (37:45) - We Love it!

The End of an Era in L.A.’s Backyard May 17, 2024

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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 metropolis. Here’s the story of the impact of the Mirage on the city that 4.8 million people from Los Angeles visit each year.

Behind the Scenes. . .and My Love Story!!! May 10, 2024

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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 my show. You know how they say if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life? Well, this is truly a labor of love.

Perhaps most importantly, stick around for the Love Story of my lifetime (34:00)

The 5 Most Important Streets in L.A. May 03, 2024

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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”

Is this the Best FREE Thing to do in L.A.?!?! Apr 26, 2024

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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 Observatory (15:20)

*The L.A. Zoo (18:50)

*The Abandoned Zoo (24:00)

*Travel Town (27:30)

*The Greek Theatre (31:18)