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The Hood talks Dodgers, growing up in L.A. and. . .how’d he become the Hood? Oct 02, 2026

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I sit down with Justin Collins aka The Hood LA to talk Dodgers. . .and how he became the voice of the people. An L.A. native, The Hood is EVERYWHERE and with EVERYBODY that matters in L.A., but the Dodgers are his heart & soul. And as Dodgers begin their march on the way to a threepeat, we get down & dirty about the Hood’s thoughts on everybody from Piazza to Puig, Gagne to Guerrero, and Koufax to Kershaw. Dodger talk, Hood LA style. Let’s get into it! Go Dodgers!!!

Scottie Good of Suburban LA talks covering the "greatest city on Earth" Sep 28, 2026

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Scottie Good, the founder of Suburban LA, talks about how he grew Suburban Media and Suburban LA, how he developed his brand and voice, interviewing Mayor Karen Bass and Nipsey Hussle, and his new app.

Spooky Foodie on L.A.'s Dive Bars, Diners, & Ghost Stories Sep 21, 2026

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Ansley Layne is Spooky Foodie, one of the most authentic & genuine purveyors of Los Angeles today. Growing up the daughter of a crime writer, Ansley has a unique perspective on stories that resonate...and stories that haunt. We follow along on her journey from Las Vegas to Chapman University to the heart of Los Angeles, where she discovers places that are spooky, historic, and charming. Layne really is one of my favorite creators in L.A., and it's easy to see her appeal - a great person with keen insight that wears her heart on her sleeve.

National Champion & Local Hero: UCLA Women's Hoops Head Coach Cori Close Sep 14, 2026

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UCLA women's hoops Head Coach Cori Close sits down to discuss how she built an elite program en route to bringing the first modern-era women's hoops championship to UCLA. Close discusses her ability to develop close bonds & trust while getting a complete buy-in from a team of superstars, including six players who were drafted off of this year's championship team. She was a mentee of the great John Wooden, and we talked about the lessons that "Coach" imparted that helped Close become one of the greatest coaches in the sport today.

Is dining in L.A. REALLY a scam? ComfywithKerry confesses the truth Sep 07, 2026

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Kerry Rose Schwartz is ComfyWithKerry, an L.A. sensation with her "Scam or Slam" series. Often polarizing, always honest - Kerry delivers the goods on eating in Los Angeles, what really goes into creating her food and L.A. adventures, and how she turned her personality into a full-time career. Long before TikTok and Instagram, Kerry grew up in New York, appeared on reality television, worked behind the scenes in Hollywood, and wrote "Series of Unfortunate Men." We discuss life as an author, the strange business of being an influencer, and how all of her seemingly disconnected experiences ultimately led to ComfyWithKerry and whether dining in L.A. really is a scam.

L.A.’s Mattress King Larry Miller on creating the Sit'N Sleep Empire Aug 24, 2026

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Larry Miller is one of the most recognizable voices in Southern California business, having built Sit ’n Sleep into Southern California’s largest independent mattress retailer. Meanwhile, Larry became a local advertising icon thanks to the unforgettable “You’re killing me, Larry!” commercials and his promise to “beat anyone’s advertised price or your mattress is freeeeee!” We discuss his origins as a futon reseller and the radio advertising that completely changed the trajectory of the company. We also get into the creation of those legendary commercials, what it takes to build and maintain a family-owned business for more than 45 years, the changing mattress industry, and how Sit ’n Sleep became one of those distinctly Southern California brands that seemingly everyone in L.A. knows.

Will L.A. be ready for the 2028 Olympics: a conversation with LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover Aug 17, 2026

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LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover was a three-star General who dismantled bombs in Iraq and built entire cities in combat zones in Afghanistan. . .but making sure the 2028 Olympics are the best Games yet might be his biggest challenge. The largest sporting event in the history of the world will be taking place in Los Angeles in less than two years, and he is the person responsible for making sure that Los Angeles continues its legacy as a the ultimate Olympics city, following 1932 and 1984. So will L.A.be ready for the 2028 Olympics? Let's get into it!

Meth, Fentanyl, and L.A.'s Mishandling of the Homeless & Drug Crises Aug 10, 2026

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Award-winning reporter (New York Times, National Geographic, L.A. Times), and author (Dreamland, The Least of Us) Sam Quinones gives his insight from decades of reporting on the drug crises in America and Los Angeles, highlighting what the City of L.A. Is doing wrong in its approach and treatment. We also discuss his latest book, Our Lady of the Angels: The Virgin of Guadalupe on the Walls of Los Angeles, and how the protection of a patron saint is a driving force underlying many L.A. Businesses.

L.A. is 'under siege' from burglars. Here's one solution. Aug 03, 2026

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Our home was burglarized in 2025; our security system let us down. We talked to every security company, and that's when we found Guy Cohen, a security expert and founder of SecureIT Homes. Guy joins the show to discuss how Los Angeles homeowners can best fortify their homes and protect themselves from being a victim of a burglary.

Ben Baller Origin Story: Never Been Told! Jul 27, 2026

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I sit down with arguably one of the most interesting people in the world of Los Angeles... Mr. Ben Baller! We finally get to the bottom of how his world in the music industry to entertainment to jewelry to influencing all started! Ben breaks down his origin story in detail, and makes it ALL make sense. This story has never been told like this, so tune in and learn with me as we dissect the celebrity of Ben Baller.

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