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Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast

97 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

10 million people, a couple hundred cities, unlimited possibilities. Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city. Happy exploring!

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EPISODE 89: A GUIDE TO THE 10 ESSENTIAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MUSIC STATIONS

February 23, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 essential Southern California music stations. His list includes: KXOL Mega 96.3, KYSR Alt 98.7, KBIG 104.3, KLOS 95.5, KYWV The Wave 94.7, KDAY 93.5, KROQ 106.7, KOST 103.5, POWER 106 and KIIS 102.7. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Support the podcast: https://www.buzz...

EPISODE 88: FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANTHONY BOURDAIN, CHECK OUT THESE 10 RECOMMENDED SPOTS AROUND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ENDORSED BY THE MAN HIMSELF

February 02, 2023 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Anthony Bourdain approved restaurants in the Southern California sprawl. His list includes: Ski Inn in Niland, Birrieria Chalio in East LA, Shanghai Red's in Palm Springs, Crazy Coyote Tacos in Cabazon, Animal on Fairfax, Tacos Villa Corona in Los Angeles, Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown near Joshua Tree, Dan Sung Sa in Koreatown, Senor Fish in Los Angel...

EPISODE 87: 10 MUST READ MYSTERY NOVELS SET THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

January 26, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 must read mystery novels set throughout Southern California. His list includes: "In a Lonely Place" by Dorothy Hughes, "Inherent Vice" by Thomas Pynchon, "IQ" by Joe Ide, "Damage Control" by Denise Hamilton, "California Girl" by T Jefferson Parker, "The Black Dahlia" by James Ellroy, "The Black Echo" by Michael Connelly, "The Moving Target" by Ross McDonald...

EPISODE 86: 10 WONDERFUL PERSPECTIVE ALTERING ART MUSEUMS TO VISIT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

January 19, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

 In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 art museums to visit in the Southern California sprawl. His list includes: the Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa, the Bakersfield Museum of Art in Bakersfield, The Fresno Art Museum in Fresno, the Laguna Beach Art Museum in Laguna Beach, the San Diego Museum of Art in Museum, the Palm Springs Museum of Art in Palm Springs, the Santa Barbara Museum ...

EPISODE 85: THE 10 DEFINING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRAWL NEWSPAPERS

January 12, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 defining Southern California sprawl newspapers. His list includes: The Long Beach Telegram, The Press Enterprise, Santa Barbara Newspress, Desert Sun, San Bernadino Sun, Freno Bee, Bakersfield Californian, Orange County Register, San Diego Union Tribune and Los Angeles Times. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected]...

EPISODE 84: SPRAWL 4 - 10 HEADQUARTERS TO SEE THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE IN SILICON VALLEY

January 05, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 headquarters to see the next time you're in Silicon Valley. His list includes: The Tesla Factory in Fremont, Intel in Santa Clara, Electronic Arts in Redwood City, LinkedIn in Sunnyvale, HP in Palo Alto, EBAY in Palo Alto, Netflix in Los Gatos, Facebook/Meta in Menlo Park, GooglePlex in Mountain View and Apple in Cuppertino. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpo...

EPISODE 83: 10 FANTASTIC MUSIC VIDEOS THAT USED THE GLORIOUS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DESERT TO SET THE SCENE

December 15, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 fantastic music videos that used the glorious Southern California desert to set the scene. His list includes: "Rehab" by Rhianna, "Hero" by Enrique Iglesias, "Hold Me" by Fleetwood Mac, "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star, "That Don't Impress Me Much" by Shania Twain, "Scar Tissue" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Frozen" by Madonna, "Feel So Close" by Calvin Harri...

EPISODE 82: A TRIBUTE TO PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON: 10 PLACES IN GREATER LOS ANGELES THAT WERE USED AS FILMING LOCATIONS IN HIS ECLETIC MOVIES

December 08, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 places in greater Los Angeles that were used as filming locations in Paul Thomas Anderson's eclectic movies. His list includes: El Portal Theater in North Hollywood in "Licorice Pizza", the apartment building at 5633 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills in "Punch Drunk Love", the house at 19515 Cameron Ave in West Covina in "Boogie Nights", the building a...

EPISODE 81: 10 DEVASTATING AIRLINE CRASHES TO KNOW ABOUT IN THE HISTORY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AVIATION

December 01, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 devastating airline crashes to know about in the history of Southern California aviation. His list includes: X15 flight 191 in Ranceburg, two plane collision in Cerritos, Pacific Southwest flight 182 in San Diego, Pacific Southwest flight 1771 in Cayucos, Alaska Airlines flight 261 in Port Hueneme, Golden West airlines flight 261 in Whittier, Hawthorne Neva...

EPISODE 80: OUR 10 FAVORITE ZOOS TO CHECK OUT IN THE SPRAWL

November 24, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 zoos to check out in the Southern California sprawl . His list includes: The Teaching Zoo in Moorpark, the Santa Ana Zoo, the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, the Fountain Valley Reptile Zoo, the Fresno Zoo, The Los Angeles Zoo, the Living Desert Zoo, the Santa Barbara Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email...

EPISODE 79: 10 ACTIVITIES THAT NEED TO BE A PART OF YOUR NEXT VISIT TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY

November 17, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 activities that need to be a part of your next visit to the Coachella Valley. His list includes: eating at Melvyn's, Arnold Palmer or Copley's, visiting the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and the Forever Marilyn statue, visiting the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, doing an architecture tour, visiting the Shields Date Farm, visiting the Desert Living Zoo, going on t...

EPISODE 78: OUR 10 FAVORITE NATIVE AMERICAN CASINO RESORTS TO BE FOUND IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

November 10, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Native American casinos to be found in Southern California. His list includes: Barona Valley Ranch in Lakeside, Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage, Morongo in Cabazon, Pala in Pala, Harrah's in Valley Center, Chumash in Santa Ynez, Viejas in Alpine, Yaamava in Highland, Fantasy Springs in Indio and Pechanga in Temecula. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Ema...

EPISODE 77: 10 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GHOST TOWNS THAT CONNECT US TO THE GOLDEN STATE'S PAST

November 03, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Southern California ghost towns that connect us to the Golden State's past. His list includes: Manzanita, La Panza, Allensworth, Darwin, Keeler, Eagle Mountain, Ballarat, Kelso, Amboy and Calico. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...

EPISODE 76: 10 PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KOBE BRYANT

October 27, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 places you can visit in Southern California to celebrate the life and times of Kobe Bryant. His list includes: the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Javier's in Newport Beach, the mural at 1147 South Hope in Downtown Los Angeles, the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, the Long Beach Pyramid in Long Beach, LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, El Camino Real Restau...

EPISODE 76: 10 PLACES YOU CAN VISIT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND TIMES OF KOBE BRYANT

October 27, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 places you can visit in Southern California to celebrate the life and times of Kobe Bryant. His list includes: the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Javier's in Newport Beach, the mural at 1147 South Hope in Downtown Los Angeles, the Mamba Sports Academy in Thousand Oaks, the Long Beach Pyramid in Long Beach, LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, El Camino Real Restau...

EPISODE 75: 10 CELEBRITY OWNED RESTAURANTS TO KNOW ABOUT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

October 20, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 celebrity owned restaurants to know about in Southern California. His list includes: Chingon Kitchen in Highland, Herd Burger in Torrance, Clutch Roadhouse in Venice, Beignet Box in Studio City, Blue's Fish and Soul in Santa Clarita, Hart House in Westchester, Trejo's Tacos in Hollywood, A Restaurant in Newport Beach, Pizzana in Brentwood and Tagine in Beve...

EPISODE 74: 10 SAN BERNADINO MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES TO VISIT TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SKI TRIP

October 13, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 San Bernadino mountain communities to check out on your next ski trip. His list includes: Fawnskin, Arrowbear, Sky Forest, Green Valley Lake, Running Springs, Big Bear City, Crestline, Oak Glen, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Check o...

EPISODE 74: 10 SAN BERNADINO MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES TO VISIT TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SKI TRIP

October 13, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 San Bernadino mountain communities to check out on your next ski trip. His list includes: Fawnskin, Arrowbear, Sky Forest, Green Valley Lake, Running Springs, Big Bear City, Crestline, Oak Glen, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Check o...

EPISODE 73: 10 IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING LOCATED WITHIN THE SPRAWL BOUNDARIES

October 06, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 important institutions of higher learning located within the Southern California sprawl boundaries. His list includes: Cal Poly Pomona, UCSD, Pepperdine, San Diego State University, University of California Irvine, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the Claremont Colleges, University of California Santa Barbara, USC and UCLA. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Em...

EPISODE 73: 10 IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING LOCATED WITHIN THE SPRAWL BOUNDARIES

October 06, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 important institutions of higher learning located within the Southern California sprawl boundaries. His list includes: Cal Poly Pomona, UCSD, Pepperdine, San Diego State University, University of California Irvine, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the Claremont Colleges, University of California Santa Barbara, USC and UCLA. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Em...

EPISODE 72: PAY RESPECT TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSICIANS AT THESE 10 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CEMETERIES

September 29, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Southern California cemeteries to pay respect to your favorite musicians. His list includes: All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach, San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, Valley Oaks Cemetery in Westlake Village, Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills, Westminster Memorial Cemetery in Westminster, Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lo...

EPISODE 72: PAY RESPECT TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSICIANS AT THESE 10 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CEMETERIES

September 29, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Southern California cemeteries to pay respect to your favorite musicians. His list includes: All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach, San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, Valley Oaks Cemetery in Westlake Village, Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills, Westminster Memorial Cemetery in Westminster, Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lo...

EPISODE 71: GO BACK TO THE FUTURE BY CHECKING OUT THESE 10 DISTINCT EXAMPLES OF GOOGIE ARCHITECTURE

September 22, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 distinct examples of googie architecture in Southern California. His list includes: Bob's Big Boy Broiler in Downey, Mel's Diner in Sherman Oaks, Union 76 on Cresent Drive in Beverly Hills, The Theme Building at LAX Airport, Bob's Big Boy in Burbank, the oldest McDonald's in Downey, Chips Restaurant in Hawthorne, Norm's on La Cienega in West Hollywood, Pann...

EPISODE 70: 10 MUST VISIT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPOTS AS SEEN ON "MAN VS. FOOD"

September 15, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 must visit Southern California spots as seen on "Man vs. Food". His list includes: Philippe the Original in Chinatown, Bruxie's in North Hollywood, Broken Yolk Cafe in San Diego, The Crack Shack in San Diego, Genkiyaki in Lakewood, Burnt Crumbs in Huntington Beach, La Super Rica in Santa Barbara, Manuel's El Tepeyac in Boyle Heights, Orochon Ramen in Little...

EPISODE 69: THE 10 MOST MEMORABLE BOTANICAL GARDENS LOCATED THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

September 08, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 memorable botanical gardens to check out in Southern California. His list includes: Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks, Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar, Alta Vista Gardens in Vista, LA County Botanical Gardens and Arboretum in Arcadia, South Coast Botanical Gardens in Palos Verdes, Virginia Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills, Balboa Park Botanical Garde...

EPISODE 68: THE 10 FOUNDATIONAL ACTION MOVIES SET IN LOS ANGELES

September 01, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 foundational action movies set in Los Angeles. His list includes: "Crank", "Tango and Cash", "Fight Club", "Point Break", "Set it Off", "Terminator 2: Judgement Day", "Face Off", "Heat", "Speed" and "Die Hard". Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Check out our favorit...

EPISODE 67: OUR 10 FAVORITE ACTIVITIES IN JULIAN, SAN DIEGO COUNTY'S MOST HISTORIC SMALL TOWN

August 25, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 activities to check out in Julian. His list includes: Julian Station, Julian Pioneer Museum, California Wolf Center, Julian Beer Company, Old Timey Adventures at Fort Cross, Oasis Camel Dairy, Miner's Diner, Julian Gold Rush Hotel, Wine Tasting and an Apple Pie Crawl. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: w...

EPISODE 66: 10 INCREDIBLE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SURFING DESTINATIONS TO VISIT WHILE EXPLORING THE SPRAWL

August 18, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 incredible Southern California surfing destinations to visit while exploring the sprawl. His list includes: Zuma Beach in Malibu, El Porto in Manhattan Beach, Surfrider Beach in Malibu, Sunset Cliffs in Point Loma, Windansea Beach in La Jolla, Cayucos Beach in San Luis Obispo, Rincon Point in Ventura County, Swamis in Encinitas, Trestles in San Clemente and...

EPISODE 65: 10 MOVIES THAT UTILIZE BEVERLY HILLS IN BOTH THEIR TITLE AND AESTHETIC

August 11, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 movies that utilize Beverly Hills in both their title and aesthetic. His list includes: "Beverly Hills Brats", "Beverly Hills Wedding", "Beverly Hills Chihuahua", "Beverly Hills Madame", "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Slums of Beverly Hills", "Troop Beverly Hills", "Beverly Hills Ninja", "Down and Out in Beverly Hills" and "Beverly Hills Cop". Instagram: @liv...

EPISODE 64: SPRAWL III - VEGAS - 10 DESTINATION RESORTS TO SATISFY ANY LONG WEEKEND

August 04, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 destination resorts to satisfy any long weekend in Las Vegas. His list includes: New York, New York, Resorts World, Golden Nugget, MGM Grand, Caesar's Palace, The Mirage, The Wynn, The Venetian, The Cosmopolitan and the Bellagio. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Check ...

EPISODE 63: 10 SPOTS TO VISIT FOR A MARILYN MONROE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE

July 28, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 spots to visit for the ultimate Marilyn Monroe Southern California experience. His list includes: the Faralone Estate in Chatsworth, the house she lived in Catalina Island, The Forever Marilyn Statue in Palm Springs, her childhood home in Hawthorne, her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, her burial site in Westwood, the apartments in Hollywood she lived in...

EPISODE 62: 10 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BASED EPISODES OF NBC'S "DATELINE"

July 21, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Southern California based episodes of NBC's Dateline. His list includes: "In Broad Daylight" from Long Beach, "The Night Before Halloween" in Torrance, "The House on Badger Lane" in Carlsbad, "Mystery in Orange County" in Orange, "Secrets by the Bay" in San Diego, "Dark Valley" in the San Fernando Valley, "Final Curtain" and "Plot Twist" in Orange County, "...

EPISODE 61: 10 STORIES OF PEOPLE THAT VANISHED WITHOUT A TRACE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

July 14, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 stories of people that vanished without a trace in Southern California. His list includes: Robin Graham in Los Angeles in 1970, Tammy Rummel in Covina in 2016, Angelica Longoria in El Monte in 1985, Michael Van Zant in Hermosa Beach in 2016, Michael Negrete in Los Angeles in 1999, Tim Perryman in Agoura Hills in 2004, April Pitzer in Newberry Springs in 200...

EPISODE 60: BEFORE THEY GO EXTINCT, CHECK OUT THESE 10 STUPENDOUS SHOPPING MALLS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

July 07, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Southern California malls to check out before they go extinct. His list includes: the Valley Plaza Mall in Bakersfield, the Santa Maria Town Center in Santa Maria, the Outlets at Orange in Orange, the Shops at River Walk in Fresno, the Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, the Montclair Plaza in Montclair, the Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, the Grove in Los Angeles...

EPISODE 59: THERE'S MORE THAN JUST THE ONE - 10 UNIQUE WALKS OF FAME AROUND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

June 30, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 unique walks of fame around Southern California. His list includes: the Hermosa Beach Surfing Walk of Fame, the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, the Aerospace Walk of Honors in Lancaster, the Long Beach Motor Sports Walk of Fame, the Rock Walk of Fame in Hollywood, the Grammy Walk of Fame in Downtown Los Angeles, the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach,...

EPISODE 58: CHECK YOUR REFERENCES: 10 SONGS THAT SHOUT OUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EATERIES

June 23, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 songs that shout out Southern California Eateries. His list includes: In-N-Out, Crustacean, Rainbow Bar & Grill, Nobu, Fat Burger, Pink's Hot Dogs, Earl's on Crenshaw, Sunset Grill, Zankou Chicken and Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com C...

EPISODE 57: CELEBRATING HUMOR, 10 INCREDIBLE PLACES TO LAUGH IN PUBLIC WHILE YOU'RE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

June 16, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 incredible places to laugh in public and celebrate humor in Southern California. His list includes: The Brea Improve, Madhouse Comedy Club in San Diego, Largo in West Hollywood, Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles, The Groundlings in Hollywood, The Irvine Improv, The Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, The Hollywood Improv, The Laugh Factory in ...

EPISODE 56: 10 CAN'T MISS MUSIC FESTIVALS TO CHECK OUT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

June 09, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 can't miss music festivals to check out in Southern California. His list includes: KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, Nocturnal Wonderland, the Hard Days of Summer / Hard Day of the Dead, Doheny Days / Ohana Music Festival, Power 106's Powerhouse, KIIS' Wango Tango, Stagecoach, Kaboo Festival, KIIS' Jingle Ball and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival....

EPISODE 55: THE 10 SIGNATURE SPORTING EVENTS HELD ANNUALLY IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRAWL

June 02, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 signature sporting events held in the Southern California sprawl. His list includes: the Freeway Face Off Series, Opening day at Del Mar Race Track, AVP Hermosa Beach, the Freeway Series, El Traffico Soccer Game, the Long Beach Grand Prix, the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, the BNP Parabos Tennis Tournament, the Genesis Invitational and the Ros...

EPISODE 54: THE 10 MOST THOUGHT PROVOKING STATUES WITHIN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRAWL

May 26, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 most thought provoking statues within the Southern California sprawl . His list includes: the Father Serra statue in Pesidio Park in San Diego, the Lucky Baldwin Tribute to the West statue in Arcadia, the Bruce Lee statue in Chinatown, the Tony Gwyn statue at Petco Park, the Mark Twain statue in Monrovia, the Magic Carpet Ride statue in Cardiff by the S...

EPISODE 53 : CATALINA BOUND? MAKE THESE 10 ACTIVITIES PART OF THE EXPERIENCE

May 19, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 activities  you should make a part of your Catalina Island experience. His list includes: Sailor's Delight Ice Cream Shop / Luau Larry's, parasailing, Lloyd's Candy Store, the Botanical Gardens, the Catalina Island Museum, the Catalina Casino Tour, the William Wrigley Summer Cottage (aka Mount Ada), a glass bottom submarine ride, the Discover Avalon Tour an...

BONUS EPISODE 1: 5 BEST SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HAMBURGERS

May 12, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his 5 best Southern California hamburgers. His list includes: Bulldog Burger Bistro in Fresno, Hodads in San Diego, Father's Office in Santa Monica, TK Burger in Huntington Beach and Cassel's in Koreatown. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...it...

EPISODE 52: ONE YEAR POD-VERSARY Q&A SPECIAL WITH JON AND LISA STEINBERG

May 12, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, it's our one year pod-versary! Listen as host, Jon Steinberg, and producer/wife, Lisa Steinberg, host special Q & A session filled with listener questions. Get to know the duo behind the Living in the Sprawl podcast! Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get ...

ONE YEAR POD-VERSARY UPDATES

May 12, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MB

One year Pod-versary updates:  We are now on Apple Subscriptions. All of the bonus content that was previously only on Patreon are now easily accessible on both platforms. We have individual bonus content episodes, the Sprawl Guides and Merchandise on our Website. Check the website for companies that we are working with and support the show We will be putting out a bonus weekly "weekend review" on Patreon and Apple Subscriptions. Thank you for listening to and supporting the show for th...

EPISODE 51: 10 MOST SALACIOUS CRIMES IN FRESNO COUNTY

May 05, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 most salacious crimes in Fresno county. His list includes: Dale Ewell in 1992, Jill Weatherwax in 1998, the football watch party killings in 2019, the Wilbur jennings crime spree in the 1970s and 1980s, Clarence Ray Allen in 1974 and 1980, Kori Mohammad in 2017, Ray del Simms in the 1970s, Larissa Shuster and the Marcus Wesson Family Annihilation. Ins...

EPISODE 50: A DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE 50 BEST SANDWICHES IN GREATER LOS ANGELES

April 28, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his definitive guide to the 50 best sandwiches in greatre Los Angeles. His list includes: Konbi, Chronis Famous Sandwich Shop, Cemitas Don Adrian, Frumentos Italian Market Deli, Figueroa Philly Cheese Steak, Figaro Bistrot, Dave's Hot Chicken, Gjusta, Factor's Famous Deli, The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop, San Carlo Italian Deli, Rhineland Deli, Jeff's Table, All About the ...

EPISODE 49: 10 MOVIES YOU HAD NO IDEA WERE FILMED IN PASADENA

April 21, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 movies you had no idea were filmed in Pasadena. His list includes: "Bruce Almighty", "13 Going on 30", "Space Jam", "Old School", "Liar, Liar", "Back to the Future", "The Great Dictator", "Step Brothers", "Father of the Bride" and "Halloween"  Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodca...

EPISODE 48: 10 OUTSTANDING THINGS TO CHECK OUT ON ANY DEATH VALLEY EXCURSION

April 14, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 outstanding things to check out on any Death Valley excursion. His list includes: The Oasis at Death Valley Resort, Telescope Peak, the Mesquite Sand Dunes, Barker Ranch, Ballarat Ghost Town, Amargosa Hotel and Opera House, Ranbow Canyon, Artist's Drive / Artist's Palette, Devil's Golf Course and Bad Water Basin. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast Email:...

EPISODE 47: THE 10 DEFINING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REALITY SHOWS

April 07, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 defining Southern California based reality shows. His list includes: "Dr. Pimple Popper" in Upland, "Million Dollar Listing" in Los Angeles, "The Real Housewives of Orange County" in Orange County, "Laguna Beach" in Laguna Beach, "Project Greenlight" in Los Angeles, "The Osbournes" in Beverly Hills, "Celebrity Rehab" in Pasadena, "The Real World" in Los...

EPISODE 46: 10 UNORTHODOX MUSEUMS TO INCORPORATE IN YOUR NEXT VISIT TO THE SPRAWL

March 31, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of Southern California's 10 unorthodox museums to incorporate in your next visit to the sprawl. His list includes: the Martial Arts Museum in Burbank, the Valley relics Museum in Van Nuys, the International Printing Museum in Carson, the Museum of Neon Art in Glendale, the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Culver City, the Buck Owens Crystal Palace in Bakersfield,...