Live from Culver City Toyota, this is my first LIVE podcast ever. Interviews with special guests, supporters of the show, and a TON of L.A. talk. Westside vs. Eastside, favorite food spots, cars vs. mass transit. Also - did you know that Toyota is actually spelled with a D (ToyoDa) and I'll tell you why. Recorded on Sunday, November 24th

Patrick Caligiuri, known as Producer Patrick on TikTok, shares his journey as an unscripted producer to today’s go-to creator voicing the decline of the Los Angeles film industry. Patrick's work encompasses Big Brother, The Amazing Race, and Ultimate Survival Alaska. Did you know twenty-seven percent of the entire entertainment industry resides in Southern California? Let’s get into it!

Bobby Green of 1933 Group is responsible for an L.A. Renaissance, saving historic business and returning them to their former glory. Formosa Cafe, Bigfoot Lodge, Highland Park Bowl, Tail O’ the Pup, & Idle Hour are just some of the legendary L.A. spots Green has renovated. This is a joyful trip around Los Angeles with one do the most important caretakers of Classic L.A.

Fred Armisen of Saturday Night Live & Portlandia shares his journey of falling in love with Los Angeles, despite not being 'a sun person.' Also, did you know Armisen is of Korean, Venezuelan, and German descent? Let’s get into it!

*Disclaimer: Mature Content* L.A. hip hop's new golden era is being ushered in by Coyote ("The Yotes"), who are embracing Hawthorne, Lennox, & all of L.A. While catapulting the West Coast sound to new heights. I've been wanting to have Ladies Love Guapo & Ricky Blanco on the show for a while, and after their newest albu, L.Aliens, dropped featuring B-Real, Mario Lopez, & Shaquille O'Neal, it was clear the Yotes were ready to put the world on notice. Live in studio, Coyote!!!

Two historic, unique, and FUN things to do this week. One for the 21-and-over crowd, one for the family (and your pups!). *L.A.'s oldest Speakeasy is now a historic beauty (4:45) *Historic hiking trail leads to a Golden Dream (13:50)

The L.A. Times continues its downward spiral toward irrelevance by refusing to endorse a Presidential candidate in what their own editorial board calls "the most consequential election in a generation." The once-proud paper that stood as a beacon for Los Angeles since the 1880s is now simply waving the white flag and inching closer & closer to their demise.

Iconic San Pedro Fish Market is one of Los Angeles legendary locals now being run by the third-generation family. I do a one-on-one sit down with Michael Ungaro to discuss the legacy of the Fish Market, what it means for L.A and what the future holds. We also get into Kings of Fi$h a documentary being featured on Amazon Prime.

L.A. Is the land of film, and there have been 1,000s of movies made about L.A. These are the Top 5 Films that Define MY L.A. - and I want your feedback. What did I miss, what shouldn't have made the Top 5? Also - do you know the FIRST movies ever made in L.A.? (4:45) And the consummate L.A. movie that you MUST watch but haven't heard of (25:00)

As the Dodgers take their next steps toward their 8th World Series title, I celebrate the Dodgers history with some facts you DON'T know about the historic club, such as: *What was the ORIGINAL name of the Dodgers (and no, it wasn't the Trolley Dodgers!) *What is Dodger Orange? *10 Facts you Don't know about Vin Scully! *What is the full story of the High-Five and what's that have to do with the Dodgers? *The Most Unlikely Championship team in L.A. history

The Industry figures are eye-popping: 16.1% unemployment, film days in L.A. are down 33% from the 5-year average. Hollywood is in the middle of a stunning collapse, and L.A. needs a strong Hollywood to be at its best. To avoid Hollywood turning into the "Next Detroit," and losing out to the "New L.A." (Las Vegas), what can be done to save The Industry?!? I discuss here, and I need your feedback.

After 1,500 episodes of L.A. in a Minute and two years of In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett, spending THOUSANDS of hours of research and discovery, I put together a list of my Top 10 Favorite Facts about L.A. Each episode contains fun nuggets, trivia, and tidbits - but these are my absolute favorite facts: the people, the food, the culture. This is an episode to savor, and to regale your friends with the Best Facts about My Favorite City on the Globe!

The American Journalism Project will be giving $15 million to Los Angeles news organizations. . .so maybe they should start with L.A. In a Minute News? That is a new project we will be launching from the I AM Studios to do add an important element to my coverage, and to local L.A. journalism. Let me know your feedback on the name, the concept, the format. That's L.A. In a Minute News.

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

I spend almost as much time consuming L.A. content as I do making it - and these are the folks that inspire In a Minute with Evan Lovett. The history & quirks of Los Angeles, the neighborhoods & food, the people & culture; these are the creators that I follow on Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter - that help me fall in love with this city even more! Plus, the winners of the One Thing to Do in L.A. This Week CHALLENGE!

I'm announcing my first ever CHALLENGE - The One Thing to Do in L.A. This Week CHALLENGE!! If you are the first to complete the challenge, you will get an entire L.A. in a Minute episode dedicated to you (Plus a t-shirt and hat!). Send a selfie of you in front of ALL 15 of my favorite One Thing to Do in L.A. locations, and you win!!! The clock is ticking, so start NOW!

L.A. is the land of celebrities, but true celebrity comes from making history. This episode is about people that lived in L.A. and truly made history.  And don't miss the One Thing to Do in L.A. this Week: L.A. has a precise center point that is VERY easy to access. . .and it's FREE to see it! The Genius 4:40The Martial Artist 7:20The Aviator 10:36The Frontiersman 13:50The Author 17:42The Pioneer 20:00The Philosopher 21:44The Presidents 27:22The Gangster 37:40One Thing to Do in L.A. this...

It's over 100° in the first half of August and the kids are back in school. . .already! So why would LAUSD and most surrounding districts do this to parents and kids? I did some research and have some answers, and I want to know what YOU think. Also, a special reading of My Very Personal Speech to incoming freshmen (13:26) and One Thing to do in L.A. This Week (29:01) at one of the most beautiful places in L.A., where school isn't in session. . .at least not yet!

Books are a driving force for L.A. In a Minute and I want to share some of the most impactful reads about Los Angeles that have inspired me to continue creating and learning about this incredible City. The podcast is broken down into segments based on book content as outlined below. Make sure you bookmark this episode for your holiday gift giving. Happy reading: Development (5:06)Preservation (12:20)Transportation (17:45)DJ Waldie (20:02)Food (25:30)When L.A. Was a Mob Town (31:10)Historical...

It's road trip season, so it's time to figure out once & for all, what are L.A.'s 8 Favorite Road Trips! From the desert to the mountains, beaches to missions, Los  within an easy drive of some of the best places on Earth. What are YOUR favorite L.A. Road Trips?!? L.A.'s First Car (4:20) #8: Did you say 300 inches of snow. . .per Year? (9:30)  #7: California's most Polarizing City (12:25) #6: The Fastest-Growing Road Trip (14:56) #5: The Mission City. . .where Michael Jordan Owns a...

With the 2024 Paris Olympics officially underway, the countdown is ON for LA28, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Some of my earliest memories are from my parents taking me to the 1984 Games, and I'm going to detail why L.A. Is the Greatest Olympic City on Earth. We'll also address detractors of the games, and what Los Angeles is doing to ensure that the city will sparkle & shine in its THIRD time hosting the Games:6:04 - My 1984 Olympic Experience 9:42 - LA28 "L.A. is the World"17:07 - 1932...

Los Angeles is described as "88 Cities in Search of a Center" - but why search when you can DO? I find the most unique, historical, and FUN thing to do in each of L.A.'s 88 Cities, from Agoura Hills to Lynwood to Rosemead to Whitter. This is an excellent guide no matter where you are in L.A. County, and will provide you something to do in every city. 

Los Angeles is the land of swimming pools, with twice as many as the second closest city. . .even though the first private pool in L.A. wasn't built until recently. So how did L.A. get to be the Swimming Pool Capital of the World. . .and you won't believe how many pools there actually are in L.A. And make sure you stay tuned for the One Thing to Do in L.A. this Week - it's my absolute favorite 'pool' in L.A., so grab your towel and get ready to dive in!

My Favorite Food in Los Angeles, from burgers to tacos to carnitas. These are my trusty go-tos that I know and love - and you know I bring the history, facts, trivia, and tidbits of these L.A. legends. L.A.'s Best Beef Ribs - 2:30The Thai Temple - 5:30Birria Got me Hooked - 11:40Shout out to Best Carnitas in L.A. - 12:20Split Dogs Flatbush Style - 14:50Best Spot to get a Drink. . .and Good Food - 17:00Oaxacan Culture, L.A. Royalty - 19:40L.A.'s Original Bagel - 23:30L.A.'s Biggest Burrito in...