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Off the Menu to L.A.‘s Hottest Menus: How Lawrence Longo brought Prince Street to L.A. & Irv’s Burgers Dec 19, 2025

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When Lawrence Longo launched the Off the Menu app, he was not envisioning becoming one of the most prolific restaurateurs in Los Angeles. Yet a decade later, that's exactly where we are. Lawrence is responsible for the birth of Prince St. Pizza in Los Angeles, rescuing beloved stalwart Irv's Burgers, launching Tacos 1986 & even pioneering the smashburger craze with Burgers Never Say Die. Truly a fascinating character with a unique & fun origin story.

The Roy Choi Origin Story: from K-town to Kogi Dec 12, 2025

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Simply put, Roy Choi is on the modern Mount Rushmore of Los Angeles. He not only created a food movement, but changed the culture in the city that defined him. A true L.A. American Dream story, we discuss the experiences that shaped who he is, and how he become one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.

Nithya Raman: Trailblazer with a Vision for the Future of L.A. Dec 05, 2025

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Nithya Raman is the consummate L.A. American Dream story, the first south Asian and Asian American female ever elected to the L.A. City Council. The first “outsider” to defeat an incumbent in two decades, her approach to fixing what else Los Angeles is anything but status quo. Shaped by her world view and grasp of urban planning, we discussed her origin, story and vision for the future of Los Angeles.

7 Things you have to do in L.A. - and they're FREE! Nov 28, 2025

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People have been asking us to bring back the 'One Thing to do in L.A. this week's segment, so we listened... and we're bringing you SEVEN Things to do in L.A....and they're all FREE. From the South Bay to the Valley, from the Westside to the Eastside, we have you covered with fun, fascinating, and FREE ways to be a tourist in your own town. Let's get into it!

Marqueece Harris-Dawson—A Genuine Treasure and True Leader for L.A. Nov 21, 2025

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I sit down with L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson to discuss everything L.A. from the Crenshaw District to the Civic Center. Now in his third term representing CD8, Harris-Dawson is stewarding growth and development in one of the most crucial districts in Los Angeles, but also spearheading ambitious projects such as the $2.6 billion overhaul of the Convention Center. A highly engaging conversation with a dynamic personality, it's easy to see why MHD was unanimously elected President of the City Council.

Introducing...Gloria!!! Nov 15, 2025

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In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett and L.A. in a Minute isn't just a one-person show...because Gloria is the backbone of the operation. From org & admin to insight & perspective, Gloria is an integral part of the team that makes the whole operation flow. And this episode marks the unveiling as we are officially introducing Gloria!

My 7 Wonders of Los Angeles... and they're FREE to visit! Nov 07, 2025

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We all know and learned about the 7 wonders of the world, from The Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal in India... but it got me thinking, what are the 7 wonders of Los Angeles? I had fun diving into this and am thrilled to share what's on my list of the 7 wonders of L.A.!

Lynette Romero of NBC4: L.A.'s Most Beloved News Anchor! Oct 31, 2025

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I sit down with L.A.'s most beloved anchor, Lynette Romero of NBC4, for an honest & heartwarming conversation about her origin story as a Mexican-American from Colorado working her way into the most important job in L.A. local news. Her vivacious spirit and boundless energy are contagious, as she regales us with stories of her parents, meeting her husband in Guadalajara, and her thoughts on local journalism and the future of TV News.

What's it like to Announce the World Series at Dodger Stadium? Todd Leitz has done it five times! Oct 24, 2025

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Now batting in this week's podcast is Dodgers PA announcer Todd Leitz! "The Voice of Todd at Blue Heaven on Earth," Leitz is the most recognizable voice in L.A. This year marks his fifth World Series at Dodger Stadium. We discuss what it's like preparing for the games and making sure his pronunciation is spot-on for players from all around the world, and how close he was to almost being the PA guy with the team in San Diego. Does he really have the most mellifluous voice in L.A.? You be the judge - we say yes!

Holy Land: D.J. Waldie's Los Angeles Oct 17, 2025

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A personal episode as Waldie is one of the biggest influences on L.A. in a Minute, I sit down with D.J. Waldie - the preeminent author of Los Angeles, who finds the "poetry and meaning in the confines of regular life in Los Angeles. A native & resident of Lakewood (the most impactful neighborhood in the world) since 1946, Waldie's unique perspective and acute insights inspired Joan Didion to describe him as infinitely moving and absolutely original. Waldie is the author of the powerful and seminal work, Holy Land, and continuing with California Romantica (w/ Diane Keaton), Becoming Los Angeles, and the his newly released Elements of Los Angeles.

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