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L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast

Daniel Zafran & Greg Gonzalez & the history of Los Angeles

L.A. Meekly is a monthly comedy podcast about Los Angeles history put out by comedians Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran that battles the idea that LA has no history by delving in the weird, unbelievable and, occasionally, haunted details from the past of their native city.

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01:42:10

Rude Crude Dudes (Oil In LA)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/06/01

Oil! Is! The! Topic! Of! This! Episode! This month we'll be discussing Los Angeles' history with the ooey gooey stuff from the earliest discoveries (14:10) to the rise of Edward Doheny (27:11) and a few of the most influential oil fields in town including Fairfax (1:12:20), Signal Hill (1:20:02) and Long Beach (1:24:33).

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01:10:36

Hollyweird Paranormal Crossover Bonus (The Ghost of...

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/05/15

An episode of L.A. Meekly that's NOT L.A. Meekly?! Yes, listener. Your dream come true. Today we're releasing an episode of the Hollyweird Paranormal podcast in your feed to give you a taste of what you'll get at our upcoming live show at the Heritage Square Museum on May 20. Go to linktree.com/candyisdandypod to get your tickets today!

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01:42:05

The Garden of Good and Eatin' (Old Hollywood Hangouts)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/05/01

We're taking a trip back into old Hollywood to spend a night in two of the most legendary celebrity hangouts the city has ever known. We'll be serving food at the Hollywood Canteen (14:57) and spending the night at the salacious Garden of Allah (58:38).

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01:33:57

The L.A. Meekly Junk Drawer: Part II (Random Topics)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/04/01

Spring cleaning is here so we're clearing out our junk drawer once again to make room for new junk. We'll be covering a mishmash of topics that didn't quite fit into other episodes including Burmah White the Blonde Rattlesnake (15:50), the Venice Beatnik scene (33:52) and the Korean Bell of Friendship (1:03:40).

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21:08

The Meekly Music Box: Skip Heller and Hollywood Film...

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/03/22

The Oscars may be over but movies are here to stay, baby! This month we are excited to feature music from the big and little screen by Skip Heller and Hollywood Film Noirchestra. We'll be listening to "A Touch Of Evil" and "Street Moods In Jazz" and you are gonna wanna hear it!

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01:33:10

The Day the Music Subdivided (Lost Music Venues of...

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/03/01

Put on your dancing shoes and your listening ears because this month we're taking in some shows in musical venues of days long gone! We'll be covering some of the lost influential music venues of Los Angeles including the El Monte Legion Stadium (15:05), the Masque (33:07) and the Palomino (1:06:11).

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01:06:57

Ghirardelli Squares by Candy Is Dandy

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/02/15

A San Francisco treat in MY Los Angeles history feed? Put the fists away. It is merely an episode of our new show Candy Is Dandy in the LA Meekly feed! In place of a Music Box this month we are releasing here our newest episode of Candy Is Dandy on Ghirardelli Squares. If you haven't already, subscribe to Candy Is Dandy anywhere you get your podcasts and enjoy more Greg and Daniel every month!

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01:44:45

Tinker Tailor Soldier Barbie (Toy Companies of LA)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/02/01

It's time to regress with the Meekly boys because it's playtime! We'll be talking about the two big local Los Angeles toy brands up to and including Wham-O (14:48) and Mattel (48:37).

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18:29

The Meekly Music Box: Strange Hotels

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/01/23

Crank up the player piano and crank open your ears because it's time for the first Meekly Music Box of 2023. This month we are thrilled to feature the band Strange Hotels and listen to their songs "10PM In Los Feliz" and "Only 18."

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01:45:19

L.A. Degenerates (Sleazy Figures)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2023/01/01

Welcome to 2023: the year of the dirtbag! We're starting off the year with a couple of L.A. history's sleaziest characters. We'll be covering Charles Bukowski (21:12) and Miguel Leonis (1:06:20).

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The Meekly Music Box: Rose's Pawn Shop

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/12/12

To close out 2022 we've got a couple tunes for you. This month we're featuring some Americana-Folk-Rock-Bluegrass straight from the country heart of Los Angeles with Rose's Pawn Shop. Tune in while we take a listen to their songs Ghost Town and Better Now.

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01:53:57

Creepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: heX (LA...

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/12/01

A decade of ghost stories. That is what we have given you. Now it's time for you to give it to US. This Creepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah you sent in your Los Angeles ghost and alien stories and we're reading them here tonight! This episode is best enjoyed at night.

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05:07

Holiday Merch Announcement

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/11/22

Tis the season...TO SPEND! Our 2023 365 days of Los Angeles history calendars are out now. Listen in on how to buy yours in time for black friday!

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23:38

The Meekly Music Box: Angela O'Neill and the Outrageous8

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Settle in by the turkey roasting fire and pop on the latest Meekly Music Box because, to get you in the mood for the holiday, this week we're featuring the big band jazz of Angela O'Neill and the Outrageous8. Tune in as we learn about the band and listen to their songs "Now and Again" and "New York Minute." And don't miss out on hearing Daniel accidentally call Christmas "Halloween" once again proving he's Jack Skellington.

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01:35:18

Cleanup On Episode 107 (Supermarkets)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/11/01

We're all lost in this episode about supermarkets because it's the holiday season and it's inside of supermarkets where you'll be spending most of your time for the rest of 2022. In honor of that, we'll be covering the history of a few of the city's biggest supermarkets. We'll be talking Vallarta (14:55), Trader Joe's (29:05) and Ralphs (1:03:00).

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The Meekly Music Box: Edward Torres

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/10/17

Come one, come all. Step right up. We've got a brand new Meekly Music Box to fit the season. We're proud to feature the music of the live organist at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater Edward Torres. While not a traditionally recorded musician, Edward was kind enough to make a recording of the sort of musical medley you will hear at one of their shows including the songs "Paramount On Parade," "September In The Rain," "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" and the beloved "Grim Grinning Ghosts."

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01:48:15

Podcast On Haunted Hill (L.A. Horror Movies)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/10/01

Grab some popcorn and a bloody knife because for Halloween this year we're discussing some of the most iconic Los Angeles horror movies. We'll be talking about everything from Night of the Comet and Nope to Chopping Mall and Tales From the Hood.

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18:51

The Meekly Music Box: Sad Girlz Club

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/09/12

Stop, hey, what's that sound? It's the Meekly Music Box so shut up and listen. This month we are pleased to feature the music of Sad Girlz Club. Settle in as we talk about the two sides of punk and listen to their songs "Problems" and "I Think I'm Ready."

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01:45:12

KMEEK (Radio Stations)

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/09/01

Crank up that dial (volume button) on your receiver (phone) and tune in to our newest broadcast (episode). This month we'll be talking about the radio history of Los Angeles. We'll cover the very early days (16:44), KHJ (29:55), Power 106 (52:36) and KDAY (1:19:07).

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20:55

The Meekly Music Box: Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles

L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast ·

2022/08/15

If you're hearing music that must mean it's Meekly Music Box Monday. A phrase we've never used before. This month we are thrilled to feature Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles. They are the world's first LGBTQ+ mariachi band and we'll tell you all about them as we listen to "Popurri Rocio Durcal" and their cover of "My Way."

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