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Live Talks Los Angeles

223 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

A series of onstage conversations featuring writers, actors, musicians, humorists, chefs, scientists and thought leaders in business. For upcoming events, visit livetalksla.org.

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Episodes

Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver in conversation with Karina Yah Glasser

January 17, 2021 00:54 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MB

Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver in conversation with Karina Yah Glasser, a contributing editor for Book Riot at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, “Lights, Camera, Danger! (Alien Superstar #2).” The talk was held on October 11, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, Joe Ide, Attica Locke, Walter Mosley and Scott Turow

January 17, 2021 00:47 - 1 hour - 94 MB

David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, Joe Ide, Attica Locke, Walter Mosley and Scott Turow in conversation with Dwyer Murphy, Editor-in-Chief of Crime Reads at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing on books, crime fiction, and the writing life. The talk was held on May 11, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Lenny Kravitz in conversation with Jimmy Fallon

January 17, 2021 00:43 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

Lenny Kravitz in conversation with Jimmy Fallon at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, “Let Love Rule.” The talk was held on October 8, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

John Mackey in conversation with Irwin Miller

January 17, 2021 00:39 - 51 minutes - 71.6 MB

John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods with Irwin Miller, Principal & Design Director at Gensler, in conversation at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business.” The talk was held onOctober 5, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

R.L. Stine in conversation with Kitty Felde

January 17, 2021 00:34 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

R.L. Stine in conversation with Kitty Felde at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing writing for children and his book, “Welcome to Smellville (Garbage Pail Kids Book 1).” The talk was held on September 27, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Claudia Rankine in conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen

January 17, 2021 00:30

Claudia Rankine in conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “Just Us: An American Conversation.“The talk was held on September 21, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jane Fonda in conversation with Eva Longoria

January 17, 2021 00:25 - 55 minutes - 77 MB

Jane Fonda in conversation with Eva Longoria at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “What Can I Do?: My Path from Climate Despair to Action.” The talk was held on September 14, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Sid Meier in conversation with Alison Haislip

January 17, 2021 00:21 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

Sid Meier in conversation with Alison Haislip at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Sid Meier’s Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games.“ The talk was held on September 10, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

John Cleese in conversation with Judd Apatow

January 17, 2021 00:17 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

John Cleese in conversation with Judd Apatow at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide.“ The talk was held on September 9, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jon Meacham in conversation with Frank Buckley

January 17, 2021 00:12 - 1 hour - 89.1 MB

Jon Meacham in conversation with Frank Buckley at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope.” The talk was held on September 3, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Brian Stelter in conversation with Judd Apatow

January 17, 2021 00:07 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Brian Stelter in conversation with Judd Apatow at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book,  “Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.” The talk was held on May 20, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jacqueline Novogratz in conversation with Meg Ryan

January 16, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

Jacqueline Novogratz in conversation with Meg Ryan at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book "Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World." The talk was held on May 14, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr

January 16, 2021 23:40

Malcolm Gladwell in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr, producer of Live Talks Los Angeles discussing books and Season 5 of “Revisionist History.” The talk was held on August 6, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Judy Gold in conversation with Margaret Cho

January 16, 2021 23:35 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

Judy Gold in conversation with Margaret Cho at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book,  “Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We Are All in Trouble.” The talk was held on May 20, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jim McKelvey, Co-founder of Square in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr

January 16, 2021 23:31 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

Jim McKelvey, Co-founder of Square in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr, producer of Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time." The talk was held on August 3, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Suzanne Nossel in conversation with Jennifer Egan

January 16, 2021 23:27 - 1 hour - 95.2 MB

Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America in conversation with Jennifer Egan at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, "Dare to Speak: Defending Free Speech for All." The talk was held on July 29, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Colson Whitehead in conversation with Mary Karr

January 16, 2021 23:22 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Colson Whitehead in conversation with Mary Karr at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his novel, “The Nickel Boys.“ The talk was held on July 7, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Charlie Kaufman in conversation with Jane Smiley

January 16, 2021 05:47 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MB

Charlie Kaufman in conversation with Jane Smiley at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Antkind." The talk was held on July 6, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Robbie Conal & Shepard Fairey in conversation with Jim Daichendt

January 16, 2021 05:39 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Robbie Conal & Shepard Fairey in conversation with Jim Daichendt at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing Jim's book, “Robbie Conal: Streetwise, 35 Years of Politically Charged Guerrilla Art." The talk was held on June 16, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Michael Lewis in conversation with Larry Wilmore

January 16, 2021 05:29 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Michael Lewis in conversation with Larry Wilmore at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy.' The talk was held on June 15, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Stacey Abrams in conversation with Elaine Welteroth

January 16, 2021 05:20 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

Stacey Abrams in conversation with Elaine Welteroth at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America. ” The talk was held on June 12, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Dr. Vivek Murthy in conversation with Kate Hudson

January 16, 2021 05:14 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Dr. Vivek Murthy in conversation with Kate Hudson at Live Talks Los Angeles “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World."” The talk was held on June 9, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Rutger Bregman in conversation with D.A. Wallach

January 16, 2021 04:54 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Rutger Bregman in conversation with D.A. Wallach at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, “Humankind: A Hopeful History." The talk was held on June 8, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Sandra Tsing Loh in conversation with Julia Sweeney

January 16, 2021 04:46 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

Sandra Tsing Loh in conversation with Julia Sweeney at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “The Madwoman and the Roomba: My Year of Domestic Mayhem." The talk was held on June 3, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Lisa Napoli in conversation with Frank Buckley

January 16, 2021 04:38 - 1 hour - 94 MB

Lisa Napoli in conversation with Frank Buckley at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, “Up All Night: Ted Turner, CNN, and the Birth of 24-Hour News."The talk was held on May 27, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Scott Turow in conversation with Ridley Pearson

January 16, 2021 04:31 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

Scott Turow in conversation with Ridley Pearson at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his new novel, “The Last Trial." The talk was held on May 21, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Tori Amos in conversation with Busy Philipps

January 16, 2021 04:20 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Tori Amos in conversation with Busy Philipps at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, Resistance: A Songwriter’s Story of Hope, Change, and Courage." The talk was held on May 20, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

David Baldacci in conversation with Gregg Hurwitz

January 16, 2021 04:15 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

David Baldacci in conversation with Gregg Hurwitz at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his new novel, “Walk the Wire.” The talk was held on May 18, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.  

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr

January 16, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 88.4 MB

Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr, producer of Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, “What Makes a Marriage Last: 40 Celebrated Couples Share with Us the Secrets to a Happy Life”. The talk took place on May 16, 2020 and was taped from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Dean Koontz in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr

January 16, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

Dean Koontz in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing the writing life and his novel, "Devoted." The talk was virtual and taped on April 1 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.  

Alan Zweibel in conversation with Dave Barry

January 16, 2021 03:53 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Alan Zweibel in conversation with Dave Barry at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, "Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier." The talk was virtual and taped on April 2 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studios. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.  

A Mother’s Day Special: in conversation with Louie Anderson

January 16, 2021 03:40 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

A Mother’s Day Special with Louie Anderson in conversation with Live Talks Los Angeles producer Ted Habte-Gabr.  discussing her memoir, “Hey Mom: Stories for My Mother, But You Can Read Them Too.” The talk took place on May 10, 2020 from the Live Talks Los Angeles studio. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jan Eliasberg in conversation with Tony Shalhoub

January 16, 2021 03:29 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

Jan Eliasberg in conversation with Tony Shalhoub at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her discussing her novel, "Hannah’s War." The talk was a virtual event on May 7, 2020. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jessica Simpson in conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt

March 25, 2020 20:30 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Jessica Simpson in conversation with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her memoir, "Open Book." The talk took place on February 10, 2020 at the Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

John Hodgman in conversation with Aimee Mann

March 20, 2020 20:55 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

John Hodgman in conversation with Aimee Mann at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Medallion Status: True Stories from Secret Rooms." The talk took place on October 24, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Guy Kawasaki in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr

March 19, 2020 21:58 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

Guy Kawasaki in conversation with Ted Habte-Gabr at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life." The talk took place on June 25th, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Jim Acosta in conversation with Larry Wilmore

March 19, 2020 21:51 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Jim Acosta in conversation with Larry Wilmore at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America." The talk took place on June 5th, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Celeste Barber in conversation with Jameela Jamil

March 19, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Celeste Barber in conversation with Jameela Jamil at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, "Challenge Accepted!: 253 Steps to Becoming an Anti-It Girl." The talk took place on June 5th, 2019.  For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.

Nathan Gardels and Nicolas Berggruen in conversation with Mayor Eric Garcetti

March 19, 2020 21:20 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Nathan Gardels and Nicolas Berggruen in conversation with Mayor Eric Garcetti at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing their book, "Renovating Democracy: Governing in the Age of Globalization and Digital Capitalism.  The talk took place on April 24, 2019. To learn more about Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit livetalksla.org and subscribe to this podcast.     

Walter Mosley in conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen

March 19, 2020 17:56 - 1 hour - 66 MB

Walter Mosley in conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Elements of Fiction."  The talk took place on September 5, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Robert Iger in conversation with Brian Grazer

March 19, 2020 17:52 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Robert Iger in conversation with Brian Grazer at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company."  The talk took place on October 1, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Pico Iyer in conversation with Aimee Liu

March 19, 2020 17:50 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Pico Iyer in conversation with Aimee Liu at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving."  The talk took place on October 6, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Mo Rocca in conversation with Adam Felber

March 19, 2020 17:47 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Mo Rocca in conversation with Adam Felber at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving."  The talk took place on November 13, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Emma Donoghue in conversation with Marisa Matarazzo

March 19, 2020 17:44 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

Emma Donoghue in conversation with Marisa Matarazzo at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Akin."  The talk took place on September 10, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

David Koepp in conversation with Andrew Kevin Walker

March 19, 2020 17:41 - 1 hour - 58 MB

David Koepp in conversation with Andrew Kevin Walker at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his novel, "Cold Storage."  The talk took place on September 11, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Brad Smith in conversation with David Kirkpatrick

March 19, 2020 17:38 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Brad Smith, President of Microsoft in conversation with David Kirkpatrick, founder of Techonomy at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age."  The talk took place on October 4, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Booker T. Jones in conversation with Scott Timberg

March 19, 2020 17:34 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Booker T. Jones in conversation with Scott Timberg at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his memoir, "Time Is Tight: My Life, Note by Note."  The talk took place on November 5, 2019. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Amber Tamblyn in conversation with Amy Poehler

March 16, 2020 23:07 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Amber Tamblyn in conversation with Amy Poehler at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing her book, "Era of Ignition: Coming of Age in a Time of Rage and Revolution."  The talk took place on February 7, 2020. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events and videos -- visit www.livetalksla.org

Dr. Mark Hyman in conversation with Paul Hawken

March 16, 2020 22:50 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

Dr. Mark Hyman in conversation with Paul Hawken at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet–One Bite at a Time." The talk took place on March 5, 2020. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, more videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org  

Steven Pinker in conversation with Terrence McNally

March 15, 2020 21:15 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Steven Pinker in conversation with Terrence McNally at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress." The talk took place on January 16, 2019 at the Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles. For more information on Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, more videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org

Guests

Daniel Pink
2 Episodes
Jane Smiley
2 Episodes
Reza Aslan
2 Episodes
Brad Stone
1 Episode
Brian Stelter
1 Episode
Busy Philipps
1 Episode
Chelsea Handler
1 Episode
Chris Matthews
1 Episode
Colm Tóibín
1 Episode
Daniel Levitin
1 Episode
David Epstein
1 Episode
Eric Barker
1 Episode
Eric Garcetti
1 Episode
Geneen Roth
1 Episode
Jay McInerney
1 Episode
Jim Acosta
1 Episode
jimmy fallon
1 Episode
Judd Apatow
1 Episode
Michael Shermer
1 Episode
Paul Zak
1 Episode
Penn Jillette
1 Episode
Pico Iyer
1 Episode
Ruth Reichl
1 Episode
Sally Kohn
1 Episode