Episodes

  • Holy Land: D.J. Waldie's Los Angeles

    Holy Land: D.J. Waldie's Los Angeles
    Oct 17 2025
    A personal episode as Waldie is one of the biggest influences on L.A. in a Minute, I sit down with D.J. Waldie - the preeminent author of Los Angeles, who finds the "poetry and meaning in the confines of regular life in Los Angeles. A native & resident of Lakewood (the most impactful neighborhood in the world) since 1946, Waldie's unique perspective and acute insights inspired Joan Didion to describe him as infinitely moving and absolutely original. Waldie is the author of the powerful and seminal work, Holy Land, and continuing with California Romantica (w/ Diane Keaton), Becoming Los Angeles, and the his newly released Elements of Los Angeles.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • From FRIENDS (Yes, THAT Friends) to Food: The Double Life of Jeff Strauss

    From FRIENDS (Yes, THAT Friends) to Food: The Double Life of Jeff Strauss
    Oct 10 2025
    Jeff Strauss established himself as an L.A. player as a writer for multiple seasons on the show "Friends." After a long career as a writer & producer, he shifted gears and started at the bottom again, working his way up the culinary ladder, now running the best Bar in L.A., Oy Bar - and the best sandwich shop, Jeff's Table.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • BEEF with Bridget Todd comes to L.A.: California Water Wars

    BEEF with Bridget Todd comes to L.A.: California Water Wars
    Oct 3 2025
    Special Episode* BEEF with is an award-winning, scripted narrative storytelling podcast that serves up the juiciest rivalries you've never heard of. Hosted by celebrated podcaster Bridget Todd, our show tells the tales of competitive enmity and petty grievances pushing historic luminaries in every aspect of our society, from music to business, politics to bird-watching, to the heights of their humanity potential and the deepest depths of self-destruction...all while changing the world as we know it. A group of rural farmers versus a growing metropolis. This week on Beef, the growing metropolis that is 1920s Los Angeles wages war on California’s peacefully bucolic Owens Valley over its most precious resource: water Hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bridget Todd⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written by Max Wolfson Showrunning, Editing & Sound Design by Pete Musto Produced by James "Sam" Levine Created by Executive Producer Jeremiah Tittle Find out more about all of Next Chapter Podcasts' incredible content at ⁠⁠⁠⁠nextchapterpodcasts.com⁠⁠⁠⁠!
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    56 mins
  • Nike Cortez vs. Vans Checkerboard—Which shoe is more L.A.?

    Nike Cortez vs. Vans Checkerboard—Which shoe is more L.A.?
    Sep 26 2025
    Two historically popular shoes, both with deep L.A. roots: The Nike Cortez is the symbol of Los Angeles culture, and the Vans Checkerboard is the symbol of Los Angeles subculture - and both shoes have been embraced worldwide for generations. So which shoe is MORE L.A., the Cortez or the Checkerboard. Sound off and let us know which piece of iconic Southern California footwear you are more proud to wear!
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    25 mins
  • Jon SooHoo The Man Behind Sports' Most Iconic Photos

    Jon SooHoo The Man Behind Sports' Most Iconic Photos
    Sep 19 2025
    Jon SooHoo is in his 41st year as the Dodgers photographer and he has spent nearly half a century capturing the iconic historic sports moments in Los Angeles. An L.A. native, SooHoo is also the grandson of the founder of Chinatown in DTLA, Peter SooHoo. Hear how his unique experiences framed his one-of-a-kind perspective on capturing the greatest photographs in modern Los Angeles history.
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    55 mins
  • The State of L.A. according to Monica Rodriguez

    The State of L.A. according to Monica Rodriguez
    Sep 12 2025
    Born in East L.A., raised in San Fernando, CD7 Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez is passionate, prepared, and persistent about positive change in L.A. and the impact she's already had on her district is palpable. Starting with one of her mantras, "A Clean City is a Safe City," Monica has strong thoughts about improving Los Angeles, especially in light of a difficult 2025.
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    52 mins
  • Building an L.A. Dynasty w/ Rams President Kevin Demoff

    Building an L.A. Dynasty w/ Rams President Kevin Demoff
    Sep 5 2025
    L.A. native and Rams president Kevin Demoff joins the show to discuss his instrumental role in moving the Rams back to Los Angeles in 2016, clearing the way for Sofi Stadium to become an L.A. landmark. Demoff discusses the importance of continuing to grow his L.A. fan base and takes us through how he built a Super Bowl-winning organization, and why he's excited about the Rams in 2025 and beyond.
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    52 mins
  • Rick Caruso on the Future of L.A., Leadership. . .and is he running for Mayor?

    Rick Caruso on the Future of L.A., Leadership. . .and is he running for Mayor?
    Aug 29 2025
    L.A. native Rick Caruso has built some of L.A.'s most popular destinations: The Grove, Americana at Brand, the Commons in Calabasas. We dive into the origin story that created his leadership style and how he's able to continue growth in an often-difficult, legislatively & politically, Los Angeles. We also highlight SteadfastLA, Rick's non-profit that is building homes and providing small business grants to communities devastated by the wildfires. And of course, we want to know, is Rick Caruso potentially the next Mayor or Governor?
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    47 mins