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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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21:29

The Meekly Music Box: Marquis & the Rhythm Howlers

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

2021/10/11

Just 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 songs that will put you in the spirit of the season; not to mention your place. This episode brought to you by Smile Brilliant. Head on over to smilebrilliant.com and use promocode LAMEEKLY to save on your

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02:02:34

Scare and Makeup (Monster Movie Makeup)

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

2021/10/01

It'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 Patrick (19:44), Jack Pierce (48:24) and Ray Harryhausen (1:32:53). Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Check out podcorn.com to get started doing ads for your podcast today. Thank you also to

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The Meekly Music Box: Radioactive Chicken Heads

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2021/09/13

Hope 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."

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01:58:31

A Hot Topic (Hot Sauces)

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

2021/09/01

There'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 Fong (1:26:29). This episode brought to you by ocelotmarket.com and also smilebrilliant.com and make sure to use promo code LAMEEKLY

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The Meekly Music Box: The Sloppy Boys

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

2021/08/16

Warm 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 Beer" and "Tha Mastah Bong Rippah."

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01:48:19

We Need To Talk About Terminator (L.A. Action Movies)

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

2021/08/01

This 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 what role the city plays in them (if any).

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The Meekly Music Box: Tres Souls

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

2021/07/14

Put 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 to hear more from them.

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01:54:05

Soda, Jerks! (Local Sodas)

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

2021/07/01

Summer 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's (1:15:04) and the Shirley Temple (1:35:28).

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The Meekly Music Box: Jessica Fichot

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

2021/06/18

Welcome, 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 musician is Jessica Fichot! The child of a Chinese mother and French father, Jessica blends the styles of French chanson, Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk into something that is uniquely her that

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02:09:17

Pride and Prejudice (LGBTQ Achievements In L.A.)

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

2021/06/01

In 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 the Metropolitan Community Church(1:35:21). This episode brought to you by Smile Brilliant. Use promo code LAMEEKLY to get 30% off today.

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01:34:43

Get hAAPI (Asian-American Achievements In L.A.)

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

2021/05/01

To 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).

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45:59

Stealing Home with Eric Nusbaum (An Interview)- The...

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

2021/04/14

If 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 Ravine communities on the path towards the construction of Dodger Stadium. We'll cover the book, the author's process and the time he watched Daniel sneak french fries into Staples Center in his pocket. This

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01:34:56

Make Art, Not Podcasts (L.A. Artists)

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

2021/04/01

Soak 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).

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Tasting History with Max Miller (An Interview)- The...

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

2021/03/17

For 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 you can watch it right here and we highly recommend you do:

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01:39:07

Meaning Streets (Street Names)

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

2021/03/01

Stop 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), James M. Wood Boulevard (44:23), Rosecrans Avenue (56:26), General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (1:16:02) and Roscoe Boulevard (1:25:32). This episode is sponsored by Podcorn! Get started finding ads for your

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02:17:04

Now Museum, Now You Don't (Museums We Miss)

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

2021/02/01

It'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 (1:07:45) and the Autry (1:44:48). We want to thank Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Get started finding ads for your own podcast at podcorn.com today!

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02:06:20

At Risky Business (Places At Risk Due to Covid)

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

2021/01/01

Covid 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 Old Town Music Hall (18:11), the Pacific Dining Car (44:27), the Bob Baker Marionette Theater (1:04:01) and Vroman's Bookstore (1:46:45). Happy New Year!

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02:01:19

Creepy Christmas/Chaunted Channukah Part: Hate...

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

2020/12/01

It'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 the Pike (1:24:49) and the curse of Rudolph Valentino's Ring (1:38:59).

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01:43:16

Avoid The Annoyed (Things That Annoy People In L.A.)

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

2020/11/01

We 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 Century City.

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01:54:38

The Meekly Mysteries (Unsolved Disappearances)

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

2020/10/01

Happy 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 (1:10:59) and the Salomon family (1:26:59).

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