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The Meekly Music Box: Hannah Rooth
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - November 15, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsIt's the middle of the month and you know what that means: The Meekly Music Box is back and it demands you to dance. To help with that, this month we are featuring the music of Hannah Rooth. Listen in to her songs "Dust" and "Do Me Like That" and be wowed by her vocal range and Greg and Daniel ar...
To Live and Why In L.A. (Why Live In L.A.?)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - November 01, 2021 08:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsWe asked and you answered. Then we asked again repeatedly for months all leading up to this episode. Today we tackle the question of "Why L.A.?" What is it that keeps us all here? You'll hear answers from us and from you the listeners as we come to a general consensus that isn't just "tacos." Th...
The Meekly Music Box: Marquis & the Rhythm Howlers
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - October 11, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsJust in time for Halloween we've got a couple songs that really howl from a band that also really howls. This month we are thrilled to feature Marquis & the Rhythm Howlers as they treat us to their songs "Destruction" and "New Orleans Bump." Tune in to learn more about this band and hear some son...
Scare and Makeup (Monster Movie Makeup)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - October 01, 2021 08:36 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsIt's Halloween and you're gonna wear THAT?! No, no. Let us take you down to the history salon to show you how it's really done by some of the best who ever did. We'll cover some of the biggest names in makeup and special effects behind the scenes of the classic monster movies including Milicent P...
The Meekly Music Box: Radioactive Chicken Heads
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - September 13, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsHope you selected chicken on the dinner invitations we sent out because this month we are featuring the wonderful Radioactive Chicken Heads. Get fowl with us while we learn more about the band and take a listen to "Tales From the Coop" and "Cluck at the Moon."
A Hot Topic (Hot Sauces)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - September 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsThere's no better way to cool down on a hot day than with a nice hot bottle of hot sauce. That's why this month we're covering a few local hot sauce brands that have sweated it out for years. We'll be talking La Victoria (17:41), El Pato (23:56), hot tamales (38:16), Tapatio (1:04:59) and Huy Fon...
The Meekly Music Box: The Sloppy Boys
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - August 16, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsWarm up your Zunes, we've got a brand new Meekly Music Box for you. This month we are thrilled to feature The Sloppy Boys (Mike Hanford, Jeff Dutton and Tim Kalpakis). Daniel will gush endlessly about their comedy credentials and Greg will tap his toes to the beat while we listen to "Here for the...
We Need To Talk About Terminator (L.A. Action Movies)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - August 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsThis summer. There's only one podcast dedicated entirely to talking about action movies that took place in Los Angeles. And if there is more than one, ignore the rest. This month we're covering a few of the classic L.A. action movies from the Terminator to Speed delving into filming locations and...
The Meekly Music Box: Tres Souls
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - July 14, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsPut the needle on the record for our second edition of The Meekly Music Box. This month we are highlighting Tres Souls! Rooted deeply in trio romantico/Bolero music, Tres Souls brings a modern twist to a deeply romantic, traditional Mexican style of music. Check them out on Instagram @tressouls t...
Soda, Jerks! (Local Sodas)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - July 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsSummer is in full swing so sit back, crack open an ice cold iPhone and an even colder soda to hear all about the stories of a few local sodas and soda related buildings. We've got a lineup that'll make your mouth water: Orange Bang (16:21), the Coca-Cola Building (39:49), Hansen's (52:55), Galco'...
The Meekly Music Box: Jessica Fichot
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - June 18, 2021 07:11 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsWelcome, followers, to the inaugural episode of the Meekly Music Box! In this brand new segment to the show you love and follow we will be highlighting local musicians by playing a couple of their songs and telling you about their story and connection to Los Angeles. This month's featured musicia...
Pride and Prejudice (LGBTQ Achievements In L.A.)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - June 01, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsIn honor of Pride month we are digging deep into a handful of LGBTQ trailblazers from right here in town. We've got the legendary Mattachine Society (14:43), the complicated Virginia Prince (45:32), the valiant Morris Kight and the Gay Liberation Front (1:20:09) and the unstoppable Troy Perry and...
Get hAAPI (Asian-American Achievements In L.A.)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - May 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsTo kick off Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, it's time to celebrate a few people and organizations from Los Angeles that made their mark on the city and the world. We'll cover architect Helen Liu Fong (16:22), Gidra magazine (30:31) and Anna May Wong (57:07).
Stealing Home with Eric Nusbaum (An Interview)- The Creation of Dodger Stadium
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - April 14, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsIf you haven't already read "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers and the Lives Caught In Between" by Eric Nusbaum then you're about to want to after hearing our interview with the author himself. The book covers the political intrigue and social injustice involved in the razing of the Chavez ...
Make Art, Not Podcasts (L.A. Artists)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - April 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsSoak in some culture this month while we cover a few of Los Angeles' greatest contributions to the world of art. We'll cover Mike Mollett and the L.A. Mudpeople (16:58), Frank Romero (33:11) and Sister Corita Kent (1:00:45).
Tasting History with Max Miller (An Interview)- The History of Tamales in L.A.
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - March 17, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsFor this very special bonus we have a very special interview with Max Miller of "Tasting History." Today Max gives us a rundown on his show, his time being the voice of Iago for Disney and the history of tamales in Los Angeles. If you want to check out Max's episode of his own show about tamales ...
Meaning Streets (Street Names)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - March 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsStop where you're driving right now and look at the street sign. Ever wonder why it's named that? Well get back in your car and buckle up for this month's episode where we delve into the names of a few of the streets around town. We'll cover Chevy Chase Drive (18:56), Sepulveda Boulevard (28:32),...
Now Museum, Now You Don't (Museums We Miss)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - February 01, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsIt's been a year since COVID first showed up on our turf and we've been pining for the old days when museums weren't just places we pined for so this month we're going to give the histories of three that we miss in particular. We've got the Natural History Museum (23:01), the Southwest Museum (1:...
At Risky Business (Places At Risk Due to Covid)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - January 01, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsCovid has hit the city hard and since the government has abandoned us maybe we can at least try to save a few historic businesses that are at risk of going away for good. In this month's episode we'll give you the jam packed history of just a handful of these places. We'll cover the El Segundo Ol...
Creepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: Hate (Haunted Tales)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - December 01, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsIt's the most punderful time of the year, indeed. This December we're back at it with some more creepy/haunted stories for you from around the city. This year we cover the Monster of Elizabeth Lake (34:42), the Bat Man of Echo Park (53:27), the dark secret of a J.M. Barrie (1:14:28), the Mummy of...
Avoid The Annoyed (Things That Annoy People In L.A.)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - November 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsWe asked you, dear listener, what annoyed you most in Los Angeles and after we got past the snarky remarks putting us down we have our answers. This month we go off the cuff to air the grievances we and our listeners have with the city from what parts of town are considered suburbs to parking in ...
The Meekly Mysteries (Unsolved Disappearances)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - October 01, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsHappy Cancelled Halloween! This month we learned how many p's are in the word "disappearances" to bring you this decidedly un-spooky episode on some of the biggest unsolved mysteries in Los Angeles history. We'll cover Jean Spangler (22:24), Gertrude Tompkins Silver (42:16), Jonathan Aujay (1:10:...
Glendale Library, Arts and Culture Presents: Be The Change with Eric Nusbaum
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - September 17, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsRegular episode of L.A. Meekly this is not! Your beloved Greg has made a special recording on the history of displacement in Los Angeles for the Glendale Public Library's lead up to a virtual author discussion with Eric Nusbaum author of "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers and the Live Caugh...
Glendale Public Library Presents: Be The Change with Eric Nusbaum
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - September 17, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsRegular episode of L.A. Meekly this is not! Your beloved Greg has made a special recording on the history of displacement in Los Angeles for the Glendale Public Library's lead up to a virtual author discussion with Eric Nusbaum author of "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers and the Live Caugh...
Sunrise On The Sunset Strip (Early Days of the Sunset Strip)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - September 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsFade in on a sleepy pueblo street. This month we are diving into the early, lawless party days of the Sunset Strip and a few of its biggest night clubs. We'll cover the creation of Sunset Boulevard itself (22:49), the Trocadero (36:18), Ciro's (1:01:50) and Mocambo (1:25:48).
The Route Less Traveled (Route 66 In LA)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - August 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsI'll get it out of the way early and invite you to get your kicks right now. Take a cruise down LA's stretch of route 66 with us as long as you're in a completely different car with a mask on and nowhere near us. We'll cover the convoluted history of the road itself in LA (29:12), the Fair Oaks P...
Voices of Protest: 2020
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - July 02, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsListeners sick of our voices rejoice: an entire episode made up of you the listener! We reached out to all of you who took part in the Black Lives Matter protests to send in recordings of your experiences and you came through. What you're about to hear are a few different stories from the stree...
65-92-20 (Watts Uprising and '92 Riots)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - July 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsAnother month of 2020, another episode of L.A. Meekly. In viewing what has been going on in our city the past month and looking towards the future we decided to take a look back at two parallels from the city's past: the 1965 Watts Uprising (21:09) and the 1992 Riots following the beating of Rod...
Summer of Same (Summer In Los Angeles)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - June 01, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsSummer is here and it's nothing like any of us expected. In this very summer vacation style loose episode we'll be covering what summer in LA means to us and a few of our favorite traditions we like to take part in under better circumstances. DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded well before the ...
The Wrath of Con (Con Artists)
L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast - May 01, 2020 07:14 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 213 ratingsHold onto your wallets; this month we're covering some of the city's most notorious con artists. We'll be talking about the town of Girard (19:52), the Bling Ring (35:13), the Julian Pete Scandal (1:09:52), Michael Romanoff (1:30:03) and the Billionaire Boys Club (1:53:22).
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