el L.A. with Jake & Lenny

Los Angeles based Co-Hosts Jake F.H. (Comedian) & Lenny Hernandez (Producer/Actor) interview a variety of entertainment industry talent like actors, producers, writers, creators, filmmakers, up and coming artists, comedians and so much more. Do you have something that you would like to Promote? Or do you have questions about our show? We'd love to hear from you. Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com

Ep. 109 Preston Geer ACTOR | WRITER | VOICE OVER

Preston Geer is making moves! Whether it's recording NSFW audio books to writing/starring in his very own projects including the Daredevil fan film Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses he's keeping busy during the Q. Preston and Lenny chat about breaking in to Voice Acting via the Audio Book route, creating your own material, writing what you know, and so so much more! Be on the look out for the Award-Winning short Great Asphyxiations where Preston won Best Actor in a short at Top Indie Film Awards. Preston also will be playing Brutus, a demon, in Halos, Horns, & Tacos the series. SO STAY TUNED!!!    el L.A. is back with a vengeance and we cannot wait to continue to give you great interviews with great people like Preston Geer. Thats GEER, with only one R. Check out the Episodes to Bullseye: The Man Who Never Misses here: Episode 1 | Episode 2 We'd love to hear from you! Email us at ella.dashradio@gmail.com Follow us at: el L.A. Episode Host(s): Lenny Hernandez

03-15
01:56:41

Ep. 111 PARADISO the Short Film

Lenny has been busy during his hiatus! He has a NEW short film PARADISO that he produced and starred in hitting the film circuit and winning awards! Join him as he sits down with his costar Imari Stout, Assistant Producer Justin DeFreece, and Director Jonna Volz as they discuss the process of truly MAKING YOUR OWN WORK as an independent filmmaker. Produced by: el L.H Productions Edited by: Lenny Hernandez

02-05
01:19:07

Ep. 110 Aric Abraham CINEMATOGRAPHER | CAMERA | Bat in the Sun Productions

Aric Abraham has worked too many music videos to count. Artists like Jack Harlow, Soulja Boy, Siento, French Montana, YG, Machine Gun Kelly, Snoop Dog, Justin Bieber and even Eminem. (Yes we are name dropping!) Aric has worked with some HUGE names! We'll ask him all about his experiences but even MORE importantly he's been working alongside the YouTube created Bat in the Sun Productions.  If you are a super hero fan you'll have seen one of their SUPER POWER BEAT DOWN videos.   Here are a few...   FLASHPOINT BATMAN vs KILLMONGER  BATMAN BEYOND vs SPIDER-MAN 2099  BLACK WIDOW vs BLACK CANARY  But recently they released the fan funded BATMAN: DYING IS EASY which currently has 5 MILLION plus VIEWS and counting!!! If you haven't watched it yet, GO WATCH IT NOW!   This is a great interview!   We'd love to hear from you! Email us at ella.dashradio@gmail.com  Follow us at: el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny  Hosts: Jake FH & Lenny Hernandez

05-24
01:34:14

Ep. 108 Erica Boozer & Bella Baez | ACTOR | MAXIM COVER MODEL

We have the incredibly talented Actor Erica Boozer and MAXIM Cover Model Bella Baez in this episode! We'll talk about Bella's journey from heartbreak to Fitness Model as well as what her and Erica have been doing doing quarantine to keep themselves busy. These two talented ladies met during pre production on the anticipated film Road to Rosarito. We'll talk about how they have clicked and the expectation of this film. Erica also has several other projects coming up so she'll tell us all about them, as well as her experience getting COVID-19. YIKES!!! This is a great episode that makes us laugh and it is sure to make you laugh as well! Go Follow these two talented ladies!  Check out their IMDB pages here: Erica Boozer | Bella Baez  We'd love to hear from you! Email us at ella.dashradio@gmail.com Follow us at: el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny  Hosts: Jake FH & Lenny Hernandez

09-27
01:20:47

Ep. 107 Liv Gallo | Actor | Singer | Musical Theatre

From Missouri to Los Angeles to New York City to then COVID-19 shutting everything down Liv Gallo has quite a bit to talk about! This triple threat is on the mic from the road for a special one on one with cohost Lenny! They sit down in an abandoned Senior Living community to catch up on what has transpired just in the last few months! This is an absolute great episode for all of you actors out there looking to make the next move!  Check out Liv's websites here: Backstage | TikTok Have questions or comments for el L.A. Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Episode Host(s): Lenny

07-31
01:58:12

Ep. 106 Phillip Andre Botello | ACTOR | Sunset on the River Styx & The Art of Self Defense

Actor Phillip Andre Botello is in the house for the second time! This talented working actor is on IG LIVE with Lenny to promote his latest Horror/Thriller SUNSET ON THE RIVER STYX! This is a great film and a great interview! We'll discuss this latest gem as well as another film he was recently spotted in the wickedly dark comedy The Art of Self Defense.  Check out the Trailers here: Sunset on The River Styx & The Art of Self Defense. Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

07-29
56:21

Ep. 105 Marco Parra ACTOR | WRITER | CREATIVE

MARCO PARRA is our most re-visited guest, why? Because he brings the heat! This 5-time guest Actor/Creator/Influencer and NOW SCREEN-WRITER talks about his current pre-production process with a script he has completed. With the table read officially completed Marco discusses the work involved in writing a feature for himself. How long did it take him to write? How he is finding the funding. Casting? Everything there is to wearing so many hats when you create your own work! Lenny's going to sit him down to get all the details! Marco loves the process. Follow him on his Comedy/Culture/Sports show at Dirtbag Ent. as well as the upcoming film Hipsters, Gangster, Aliens, and Geeks. Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

02-16
01:38:01

EP. 104 Aaron Kozak (Award Winning) PLAYWRIGHT | SCREENWRITER | PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

Aaron Kozak is an award-winning writer, director, producer, and show businessman & he's on the MIC in this episode with Lenny to talk about his favorite movies! Kozak is the president of Winner Entertainment LLC, a company which offers a very unique variety of business and creative services for a multitude of well-known entertainment companies and projects. In 2010, Kozak won the first ever Fringe First Award at the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival with his play "The Birthday Boys." Last year at the 10th Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival his latest play SAVING CAIN was nominated for 'Best Ensemble' making it 1 of the top 5 plays of close to 400 entries. Now a Senior Accountant for the VFX house Scanline his days are absolutely packed. In his words, any recent big budget movie with water, fire, and/or debris (outside of The Shape of Water) Scanline probably had a hand in! Aquaman, Black Panther, & Game of Thrones just to name drop a few!   Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

01-10
01:30:46

Ep. 103 Team Rad (BONUS EPISODE)

ACTORS - WRITERS - PRODUCERS - TRAILBLAZERS Rebecca Holopter, Verity Butler, and Darby Kennerly are the three ladies dedicated to telling the stories of rad women. Hence TEAM RAD! Based out of Los Angeles, they will hug, smooch, and punch ya in the gut with their work. They're going to discuss all the trials & tribulations of writing, producing, and starring in their own show SOILED DOVES! As well as all of the problems that go with it! These three won't sugar coat a damn thing. Absolutely great interview for people needing that little push to muster up the courage to do their own work!  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

01-10
01:42:01

Ep. 102 JOKER - (Our review of the movie)

We have reviewed the very hot topic of the movie JOKER starring Joaquin Phoenix written & directed by Todd Phillips (Old School, The Hangover, Road Trip). Is this RECORD BREAKING movie worthy of the hype? Is it "too" violent? Is this Joaquin Phoenix best performance as an actor yet? We have lots of thoughts! 🤡  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

10-20
01:44:20

Ep. 101 LIV WATERS Singer/Songwriter

Liv Waters is in the studio. This talented artist will play 2 of her singles LIVE IN THE STUDIO as well as drop her first single for everyone to hear! We’ve got exclusives!!!🔥I’ll ask her about her love for music, how she moved across the country to pursue her dreams, and she'll gives out advice on what she loves, writing and performing music! 🙌🏽 Catch her Vlogs here:  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

10-02
01:43:31

Ep. 100 - Adulting Web Series Creators Cassidy Davis & Mallory Fuccella

To celebrate our 100th EPISODE we are bringing in two of our favorite heavy hitters!!! Creators & Stars of Adulting Web Series, Cassidy Davis & Mallory Fuccella! They are gonna tell us all about Season 2! Will they drop some hints about their finale? You better believe it! Don't sleep on this show or episode because it is fucking great!!! Catch ALL the episodes here: Adulting Web Series Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

09-27
01:50:34

Ep. 99 Brazii Roberts ENTERTAINER

Since it’s a Brazii Brazii world out there we brought in Entertainer/Artist Brazii Robert$!!! He’s gonna drop some bars on us via freestyles as well as talk about two of his singles he’s got coming out! We have exclusives on hit singles “Remix” and hear the hook to his unreleased song "Win!" This episode is great!  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

09-22
01:50:33

Ep. 98 Anthony Erickson FOUNDER of EYE IN THE SKY COLLECTIVE

Eye in the Sky Collective Founder and Artist Manager ANTHONY ERICKSON is on this episode of el L.A. with Jake & Lenny.  We’ll talk all about managing talent, booking tours, creating interactive events, doing shrooms in the wilderness, how music parallels the porn industry and so much more! This was so so much fun!  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny #producer #touring #manager #talented #outsidethebox #dedication #festival #season #dashradio #podcast #actor #singer #songwriter #anthony #jakeandlenny

09-16
01:36:40

Ep. 96 Tom Botchii DIRECTOR of ARTIK

ARTIK Writer/Director TOM BOTCHII (Terrorizer, 11 Minutes, Goldblooded) is on this episode of 'el L.A.' and we couldn't be more excited to ask him all about this heart pounding thriller!  TAGLINE: "A comic book obsessed serial killer teaches his son how to get away with a series of brutal murders until the boy befriends a mysterious man who threatens to expose everything." What was the hardest thing about making this film? What was the casting process like? What was the secret to filming this project, on location, in UNDER 11 days with an ultra-low budget? Tom will answer ALL of these questions plus so much more. THIS IS A GREAT INTERVIEW FOR FELLOW FILMMAKERS!!! Do not skip it!!! Look for ARTIK out everywhere on V.O.D. this month as well as limited theatrical release in your area. This is a great movie and a great fucking interview. Tom does not sugar coat!   WATCH THE TRAILER HERE: https://youtu.be/bpiDQJC3v-M Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

08-30
01:50:59

Ep. 95 Marco Parra ACTOR | CREATIVE

MARCO PARRA is in the fucking house! 4-time guest (el L.A.'s Alec Baldwin) Actor/Creator/Influencer Marco lays it all out there for us. It’s always a great time when the 3 of us get together and this episode is no different. We’ll talk about auditioning, circumcisions, surfing, Spider-Man leaving the MCU and so much more. Follow him on his Comedy/Culture/Sports show at Dirtbag Ent. as well as the upcoming film  Aliens, Gangster, and Geeks.  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

08-23
01:48:58

Ep. 94 Sarahbeth Luciano STAND UP COMEDIAN / MODEL

Fresh to the Los Angeles Stand up Comedy scene Actor/Model Sarahbeth Luciano is on the mic in this episode making us laugh. Our Producer Guy Garner (Taste Maker Media) takes a break from his duties at Kevin Harts radio station to join us as well & we couldn't be more excited to have these talented people in the studio. We are going to get updates from Guy, answer a bunch of hilarious random questions, chat about Sarahbeths standup style as well as bond over what it was like growing up in New York, especially with the last name Luciano! She swears there is no relation to the mob family... Listen up, otherwise you might find yourself wearing cement shoes!!! 🤣   Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

08-09
01:51:09

Ep. 93 Shelby Tweten (AMERICAN IDOL & MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE)

Shelby Tweten is talented, passionate, ride or die, AND on our show this week! This Singer (American Idol) and Mental Health Awareness Advocate (Mental Health for the Digital Age) sits down 1 on 1 with co-host Lenny Hernandez to discuss her move from Minnesota to LA, what she has learned in Cali, and why it’s important to surround yourself with good people.  Twitter | IG | Youtube | Blog/Website (My Side of Crazy) Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

08-02
01:35:04

Ep. 92 The ladies of "Bernie Mac & Cheese" Long form Improv Troupe

We have an incredibly talented group of ladies from the LA based Long form Improv Troupe 'Bernie Mac & Cheese' in the studio. Each one of these Actors/Comedians brings a specific flair and personality that makes this one of the most fun episodes we've had! Rosena, Misha, Simone, & Myra bring the funny as we ask them each how their path lead to comedy as well as how they meet each other. Hear their stories and laugh with us! You can catch these ladies around in Los Angeles doing Improv Jams or every 2nd/4th Saturday of the month at ACME COMEDY in NOHO.  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

07-26
01:45:34

Ep. 91 Ashley Fountain & Dan Mendoza (Actors)

Actors, Ashley Fountain & Dan Mendoza join us to discuss Ashley’s stunning performance & the story behind this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival play Thank You For Loving Me, the difference between soccer & football, & the BOLDNESS it takes to pick up women in LA.  Have questions or comments for el L.A. w/ Jake & Lenny? Email us: ella.dashradio@gmail.com Hosts: Jake & Lenny

07-19
01:51:09

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