Claim OwnershipIn a Minute with Evan Lovett
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From the creator of social media mainstay L.A. In a Minute, Evan Lovett invites you along for a personal and intimate ride as he shares interesting facts about all sorts of things you didn’t know you needed to know. Be entertained and informed as Evan brings you into his mind to see the world through his lens. There is history everywhere, as long as you know where to look. Let's get into it!
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Jeff Strauss established himself as an L.A. player as a writer for multiple seasons on the show "Friends." After a long career as a writer & producer, he shifted gears and started at the bottom again, working his way up the culinary ladder, now running the best Bar in L.A., Oy Bar - and the best sandwich shop, Jeff's Table.
Special Episode* BEEF with is an award-winning, scripted narrative storytelling podcast that serves up the juiciest rivalries you've never heard of. Hosted by celebrated podcaster Bridget Todd, our show tells the tales of competitive enmity and petty grievances pushing historic luminaries in every aspect of our society, from music to business, politics to bird-watching, to the heights of their humanity potential and the deepest depths of self-destruction...all while changing the world as we know it.
A group of rural farmers versus a growing metropolis. This week on Beef, the growing metropolis that is 1920s Los Angeles wages war on California’s peacefully bucolic Owens Valley over its most precious resource: water
Hosted by Bridget Todd
Written by Max Wolfson
Showrunning, Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto
Produced by James "Sam" Levine
Created by Executive Producer Jeremiah Tittle
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Two historically popular shoes, both with deep L.A. roots: The Nike Cortez is the symbol of Los Angeles culture, and the Vans Checkerboard is the symbol of Los Angeles subculture - and both shoes have been embraced worldwide for generations. So which shoe is MORE L.A., the Cortez or the Checkerboard. Sound off and let us know which piece of iconic Southern California footwear you are more proud to wear!
Jon SooHoo is in his 41st year as the Dodgers photographer and he has spent nearly half a century capturing the iconic historic sports moments in Los Angeles. An L.A. native, SooHoo is also the grandson of the founder of Chinatown in DTLA, Peter SooHoo. Hear how his unique experiences framed his one-of-a-kind perspective on capturing the greatest photographs in modern Los Angeles history.
Born in East L.A., raised in San Fernando, CD7 Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is passionate, prepared, and persistent about positive change in L.A. and the impact she's already had on her district is palpable. Starting with one of her mantras, "A Clean City is a Safe City," Monica has strong thoughts about improving Los Angeles, especially in light of a difficult 2025.
L.A. native and Rams president Kevin Demoff joins the show to discuss his instrumental role in moving the Rams back to Los Angeles in 2016, clearing the way for Sofi Stadium to become an L.A. landmark. Demoff discusses the importance of continuing to grow his L.A. fan base and takes us through how he built a Super Bowl-winning organization, and why he's excited about the Rams in 2025 and beyond.
L.A. native Rick Caruso has built some of L.A.'s most popular destinations: The Grove, Americana at Brand, the Commons in Calabasas. We dive into the origin story that created his leadership style and how he's able to continue growth in an often-difficult, legislatively & politically, Los Angeles. We also highlight SteadfastLA, Rick's non-profit that is building homes and providing small business grants to communities devastated by the wildfires. And of course, we want to know, is Rick Caruso potentially the next Mayor or Governor?
When there is danger or crisis anywhere in the world, ABC's chief national correspondent, Matt Gutman is there. He shares intimate and harrowing stories from Afghanistan to Iraq to Israel. . . to back home in the Mojave Desert where his "Devil in Desert" podcast reached #1 on the charts.
In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Gorton, a school principal by day and stand-up comedian by night! Eddie shares how he balances two separate worlds, some of the funniest moments he shares on stage, and how laughter plays a role in his approach to leadership and life.
*Parental Advisory, Explicit Language* Global phenomenon Jim Jefferies stops by the I AM 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!
LAX serves more than 80 million passengers per year... and it's terrible. Dingy, crowded, inefficient, slow - can this airport possibly serve as a beacon for the world as L.A. hosts the World Cup, Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics? The good news is that a $30 billion transformation is in progress, but will it be enough to avoid the pratfalls of flying in what Reddit calls "a pathetic dump of an airport?" In short, can LAX be fixed?
Has overall sentiment in Los Angeles ever been lower than it is now? I don’t think so, at least not in my lifetime… So what better person to discuss this with than the head of it all, Mayor Karen Bass! We cover uncomfortable but completely necessary topics like the seemingly never-ending homelessness crisis to crime, to LAPD, and more. This is a must-listen for anyone who is rooting for the ultimate comeback story of our great city.
Building a Los Angeles Mount Rushmore is no easy task, but I identify the four names that have most impacted the GLOBE from right here in L.A. From art to science, from sports to culture, the list of who DID NOT make the Mount Rushmore is almost as impressive as the names that did. . .and choosing FOUR names was nearly impossible - so let me know what you think of L.A.'s Mount Rushmore.
DTLA was hollowed out and vacant for much of the 20th Century. . .but the arrival of Staples Center heralded a renaissance. Restaurants, bars, lofts, studios, apartments, even hotels were filling the area with vivaciousness & energy that hadn't been felt in 70 years. But then came COVID, and the wave of crime & homelessness, which still hasn't abated. Today, more than 33% of businesses and residences are vacant and legacy restaurants are closing weekly. So what happened? This is the Demise of Downtown L.A.
I sit down with long-time L.A. Times writer & columnist Dylan Hernandez to discuss his recent column castigating the Dodgers for staying silent during the ICE Raids. We get into his origin story as a Japanese-Salvadoran growing up in South Pasadena and attending UCLA, as well as his view of the current media landscape, and why print (and the L.A. Times) are suffering.
Keyshawn Johnson is the pride of Dorsey High and USC, and was the #1 overall pick in the NFL draft. A true L.A. Legend, we sit down with him to discuss his origin story, and how he overcame a troubled adolescence to end up one of the best NFL receivers of all-time. Football is his profession, but L.A. is his passion, and we get into what Keyshawn loves about the greatest city on the globe. Watch Keyshawn’s LA Legends series on his podcast YouTube page here and listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Books the reason L.A. in a Minute and In a Minute with Evan Lovett exist. They’ve inspired everything I’ve done and continue to provide framework around my understanding of L.A. These are my Favorite Books about L.A., as well as my Summer 2025 reading list.
Join Mona Holmes of Eater LA, Jenn Harris of the L.A. Times, Jordan Okun of Air Jordan: A Food Podcast and Eddie Sanchez of Hungry Creative Co. as we talk about why it's so important to support the L.A. restaurant industry, our favorite restaurants, and the evolving landscape of food media.
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Mona Holmes @monaeats
Jenn Harris @jenn_harris_
Jordan Okun @jordankun
Eddie Sanchez @hungryinla
I delve into the stories of three of my favorite L.A. American Dream Stories: Porto's Bakery, Fatburger, and Vallarta. Inspirational, iconic, and impactful - these are three fascinating origin stories that helped define L.A. culinary culture.
I get DMs all the time about things people love or hate about L.A. and one of the things people 'hate' the most are the transplants. Another thing people 'hate' are the natives. So who is right? Why do natives hate transplants and transplants hate natives? I dive into this dichotomy which is actually L.A.'s Civil War.
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Try the milanesa sandwiches at Titos Plaza in south el monte, it used to be a little shack.