818s and Heartbreak
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsA San Fernando Valley Show hosted by Albert Corado, Leah Stone and Andrew Warren about the beauty, majesty and mysteries of the 818. New episodes released on Tuesdays.
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Episodes
Series Finale: Topanga Social w/ Scott Gairdner
August 18, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 206 MBOn the final episode of 818s and Heartbreak we are joined by Podcast The Ride's Scott Gairdner to discuss the Valley's newest dining hall, Topanga Social, located inside of the Topanga Mall! Thank you to all of our listeners who've made hosting this show so much fun! We love you! 818 'Til We Die!!
Visiting...With Huell Howser w/ Adam Papagan
August 08, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis week we sit down with guest Adam Papagan to watch two Valley themed episodes of "Visiting...With Huell Howser"! The first episode is on The Munchbox in Chatsworth and the second is on The Tally Rand in Burbank! We'll be at WHAMMY! Analog Media with Adam on Sunday August 13 at 2pm to help present the two episodes we watched and another one as well! Links to watch along: Munch Box: https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/2003/10/04/munch-box-visiting-1033/ The Ta...
Valley Libraries w/ Katy Go
August 01, 2023 06:45 - 1 hour - 147 MBThis week we're joined by data librarian, Katy Go, to talk about libraries in the valley! Katy recently visited all 21 LAPL branches in the valley and she was a treasure trove of knowledge!
NOHO West w/ Riley Rose Smothers
July 25, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 162 MBThis week we're joined by Riley Rose Smothers to discuss NOHO West! Tickets for our live show are on sale now!! Come hang with us on Friday August 25 at Lawless Brewing Company!! https://818heartbreak.bigcartel.com/
Harvard-Westlake w/ Michele Chase
July 18, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 148 MBThis week we're joined by freelance foodstylist, Michele Chase, to talk about one of the valley's most storied private schools, Harvard Westlake.
Giftworx/Psychic Eye/Live Tarot Reading w/ Caroline Golum
July 11, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week we're once again joined by filmmaker and director, Caroline Golum, to talk about Giftworx, the Psychic Eye, and she also does a live Tarot reading for us!
The Sopranos and The Valley w/ David Chase
July 05, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 99 MBThis week we are joined by the creator of The Sopranos, David Chase, to talk about his time making tv shows in the valley and the lasting cultural impact of The Sopranos.
RERELEASE: Leonard Stevenson and the Last 1992 Camaro
July 01, 2023 05:35 - 46 minutes - 39.1 MBIn honor of Andrew's article about Leonard Stevenson winning an award, we've decided to rerelease his interview with him! This week Andrew sits down with the owner of the final car ever produced at the Van Nuys GM Assembly Plant, Leonard Stevenson. UAW Local 645 FOREVER!
Special Report: Hollywood Labor Roundtable moderated by Shervin Aazami
June 27, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 102 MBFor our second episode this week Andrew brought together a panel of folks who work in Hollywood to discuss the current WGA strike and the struggles faced by everyone in the industry. The panel was moderated by Shervin Aazami and included Rachel Lee Goldenberg- DGA-WGA Julia Prescott- The Animation Guild-WGA Eva Anderson- WGA Matt McCarthy- SAG-AFTRA Sylwia Dudzinska- DGA Anna Orzechowicz- IATSE Local 728
Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society w/ Kevin Cookman
June 20, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis week were joined by return guest Kevin Cookman to talk about the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, aka the Onion Church in North Hills!
Chandler Bike Path w/ Rachel Hastings
June 13, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 141 MBOn this week's show we sit down with writer Rachel Hastings to talk about the Chandler Bike Path!
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Right Wing Violence at Saticoy Elementary w/ Vishal Singh
June 09, 2023 00:39 - 52 minutes - 53.3 MBWe invited independent journalist and documentary filmmaker, Vishal Singh, to record an emergency episode about the anti-trans rally recently held outside of Saticoy Elementary in North Hollywood and the escalting violence against the LGBTQ+ community in the valley and around the country.
Valley Inn Restaurant and Martini Bar w/ Eva Anderson
June 06, 2023 07:01 - 2 hours - 156 MBThis week we're joined by writer Eva Anderson to talk about The Valley Inn!
BONUS: Live from the WGA Strike!
May 17, 2023 00:54 - 44 minutes - 56.5 MBAlbert went to the WGA picket line outside of Universal Studios and talked to some folks! Solidarity!!
Sushi Row w/ Anna Lore
May 09, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week we're joined by actress Anna Lore (Gotham Knights, Doom Patrol) to talk about Ventura Blvd's famed Sushi Row!
Universal Backlot w/ Stoney Sharp
May 02, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 143 MBThis week we're joined by writer/director Stoney Sharp to talk about the Universal Backlot!
Valley Arcades w/ Rocky Pajarito
April 18, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 153 MBThis week we sit down with comedian and filmmaker, Rocky Pajarito, to talk about arcades in the valley!
Episode 100: The Northridge Earthquake w/ Dr. Julian Lozos
April 11, 2023 11:30 - 2 hours - 155 MBThis week, on our 100th episode, we are joined by Associate Professor of Geophysics at CSUN, Julian Lozos to discuss the 1994 Northridge Earthquake!
Topanga Gateway/Warner Plaza w/ Hayley Rafner
April 04, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week, Andrew's sister, Haley Rafner, joins us once more to talk about the Topanga Gateway and Warner Plazas!
Cupid's Hot Dogs w/Marina Mularz
March 28, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week we're joined by writer Marina Mularz to talk about the valley's storied hot dog chain, Cupid's!
The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown Finale w/ Joe Saunders
March 17, 2023 06:44 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBJoe Saunders joins us once more as we reach the thrilling finale to the Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown!
The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown Part 1 w/ Joe Saunders
March 15, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn today's episode, The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown kicks off and we're joined by writer and comedian Joe Saunders to take on the Magnolia and Olive Regions of our bracket! Who will be crowned champion???
The Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown Selection Show
March 13, 2023 05:01 - 47 minutes - 59.7 MBToday we kick off Beautiful Downtown Burbank Restaurant Showdown week with the selection show! Which restaurants made it onto our brackets and which ones had their bubbles burst?? Tune in and find out! Intro song for the showdown is Fave Please by Sun Kin who did our main theme song!! Check it out on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6jlnYjA5NR93fC32pKdUEc?si=fvTlai7MS_q1VU326TI8rA
CD6 Candidate Forum moderated by Shervin Aazami
March 09, 2023 07:27 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week we're joined by Marco Santana, Antoinette Scully, and Rose Grigoryan, 3 of the 7 candidates running to replace disgraced City Council President Nury Martinez in CD6, as they answer our questions and share their vision for the future of the district. Friend of the show Shervin Aazami moderated!
Hiking the Valley w/ Veronica Shirley
February 28, 2023 07:45 - 2 hours - 179 MBThis week we're joined by the founder of the Valley Girl Hiking Club, Veronica Shirley, to talk about the valley's many hiking trails! Follow the Valley Girl Hiking Cub on instragram: @valleygirlhikingclub
Sound City Studios
February 21, 2023 07:12 - 1 hour - 145 MBThis week we sit down to talk about the legendary Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, where many of rock and roll's greatest albums have been recorded.
Walt Disney Studios w/ Julia Prescott
February 14, 2023 07:45 - 2 hours - 154 MBThis week we sit down with return guest Julia Prescott to talk about the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank!
AYSO Region 58
February 09, 2023 06:48 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week we do a deep dive into the AYSO youth soccer yearbooks from the years 1995-1997.
The Lost World: Magnolia Park II w/ Katie Walsh
January 31, 2023 08:01 - 2 hours - 177 MBThis week we're joined by film critic Katie Walsh as we return to Magnolia Park to behold all of its fascinating mysteries and stores for people who like rockabilly music.
Television Academy Hall of Fame Sculpture Garden
January 24, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 156 MBThis week we head to the NoHo Arts District to talk about the sculpture garden located outside of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences buidling on Lankershim.
Tarzana Safari Walk
January 17, 2023 06:06 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBThis week we sit down over zoom to talk about Tarzana's business district, aka The Tarzana Safari Walk.
El Niño '98
January 10, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week we talk about the El Niño weather phenomenon of the late 90's and how it affected the valley and many parts of the world.
BONUS: 1993 Rose Parade
January 03, 2023 05:10 - 2 hours - 150 MBTo ring in the new year we sat down to watch and comment on the Rose Parade from the year 1993!
End of Year Special and Valley Mailbag!
December 27, 2022 07:45 - 1 hour - 204 MBThis week the 3 of us sit down to close out 2022 by reminiscing about the year that was! Ice cream social! Live show! Albert got glasses! So many great episodes! So many fun guests! We also answer listener questions!
Theodore Payne Foundation and Valley Native Plants w/ Tyler Peters
December 13, 2022 08:01 - 1 hour - 122 MBThis week we are once again joined by Tyler Peters to talk about plants that are native to the valley and about the Theodore Payne Foundation!
Valley Cemeteries w/ Scott M. Gimple
November 22, 2022 08:01 - 2 hours - 173 MBThis week we sit down with Chief Content Officer for The Walking Dead Universe, Scott M. Gimple, to talk about cemeteries in the valley!
Fault Lines: The Cleveland High CORE Program Abuse Scandal w/ Seyward Darby
November 08, 2022 07:45 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis week we are joined by editor in chief of The Atavist magazine, Seyward Darby, to talk about Cleveland high school's storied humanities magnet, CORE, and the claims of sexual assault that are now being made by former students. Link to Seyward's piece: https://magazine.atavist.com/fault-lines-cleveland-high-school-reseda-los-angeles-core-abuse/
Weddington Golf and Tennis w/ Gaby Davis
November 03, 2022 06:19 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we're joined by Gaby Davis to talk about Weddington Golf and Tennis!
BONUS: 818 Day Event at Midnight Hour Records
October 25, 2022 14:56 - 1 hour - 156 MBAlbert went to Midnight Hour Records's 818 Day event and interviewed its owner and vendors who were there selling their wares.
The City Council Tapes w/ Rachel Reyes and Jon Peltz
October 18, 2022 06:45 - 2 hours - 150 MBThis week we're joined by community organizer, Rachel Reyes, and journalist Jon Peltz to talk about the major shake up currently taking place in city hall. Racism! Corruption! Resignations! This episode has it all.
Valley Ralves w/ Caroline Goldfarb
October 11, 2022 06:45 - 1 hour - 138 MBThis week we're joined by TV writer and co-founder of Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co., Caroline Goldfarb, to talk about the super nice Ralphs on Ventura and Hazeltine and the many Ralves (plural of Ralphs) in the valley!
The Orange Line w/ Alissa Walker
October 04, 2022 06:45 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis week we are joined by journalist Alissa Walker to talk about one of the best transit projects LA has ever built, The Orange Line!
Los Angeles Valley College
September 27, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week we sit down to chat about Los Angeles Valley College!
CBS Radford Studios w/ Van Robichaux
September 20, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week we're joined by writer/director Van Robichaux to talk about CBS Radford Studios! They've filmed a ton of stuff there!
Burbank Town Center
September 13, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 130 MBThis week we sit down to talk about Beautiful Downtown Burbank's Big Beautiful Mall, The Burbank Town Center (formerly known as the Media City Center)! We also take a call from our newest friend Bud Ovrom!
The Palomino Club w/ Kaleb Horton
September 06, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis week we are joined by writer Kaleb Horton to talk about The Palomino Club! The Palomino Club was the valley's premiere country music venue from the early 50's to the mid 90's where people like Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Johnny Cash, and many others played!
Zuma: The Valley's Beach
August 30, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 127 MBThis week we travel down the 101 North, take the Kanan Rd. exit, make a left and head down to the PCH and to Zuma Beach, the valley's beach for many a generation.
Valley Commercials w/ Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran of LA Meekly
August 23, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis week we're joined by the hosts of the podcast LA Meekly, (https://www.lameeklypodcast.com/) Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran, to talk about our favorite valley commercials! Mike's Discount furniture! Dentaland! Keyes on Van Nuys!
Topanga/Dumetz Village
August 16, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis week we take a stroll just south of Ventura to the block of shops on Topanga Canyon Blvd. and Dumetz Rd.
Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area w/ Loring Griggs
August 09, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis week we're joined by comedian, improviser, and birder Loring Griggs to talk about the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area!