In the shadow of the pandemic, Tyler, a NorCal transplant, and Rudy, a native Angeleno, decide to start a podcast about pop culture, current events, and the assumptions and misconceptions on life in Los Angeles.
The guys are back in the booth to discuss the fallout of Barbenheimer, leaving the app formerly known as Twitter for Threads, deleting social media, the return of the Ramen Burger, and just patting each other on the back for recording a new episode. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod Thread: Coming Soon
We are back! We explain and apologize for our absence, cover some of the fun things we were up to, discuss the new metro project that took forever to complete, discuss the ending of Succession and Barry, and cover all the cool technology we will be too old to enjoy in the future. We're back, baby! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod Thread: Coming Soon
It's the 69th episode of the podcast. And rather than make crude jokes (because they forgot to), our hosts discuss the ongoing Writers Strike, their favorite shows coming to an end, Rudy's review of Peacock's Mrs. Davis, and a discussion of great TV with religious themes. All in all, a very good time. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
With the WGA strike putting a halt to so many TV and Movie projects, the guys discuss what TV will look like soon, the casualties of the last strike, (R.I.P. Heroes), and review Evil Dead Rise and Sisu. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
It's a foggy evening as the guys discuss Coachella and The Festival of Books, review The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Triangle of Sadness, guess what a Wes Anderson version of The Fast and The Furious would look like, and Rudy avoids gentrification Sriracha during this difficult time. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week, the guys discuss Mayor Karen Bass' pothole repair program, review Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, debate the levels of nerdery, the oeuvre of Hideo Kojima, and take a deep dive on Trevor Noah's run on The Daily Show and who should host the show now. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
Start this episode with a nice bowl of breakfast ramen, followed by celebrating the end of the rainstorms, Viking playlists, discussing Trump's indictment, all of Rudy's favorite TV shows ending, and how eminent domain is going to kill Rudy's favorite Chinese restaurant. This episode is so hot, it's radioactive, radioactive! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys are back together again! They talk the crazy weather in Los Angeles from snowstorms burying the mountains to tornadoes tearing through businesses. Along the way, there is a spoiler-free discussion of John Wick Chapter 4, a recommendation for Mar Vista pizza place Little Dynamite, and the things guys would do for video games. The lesson here is avoid the KFC Double Down. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys pat themselves on the back for predicting Everything, Everywhere, All at Once's Oscar victories and discuss social media burnout, a new dating app for Gen Z, review The Hideaway in Beverly Hills, and Tyler discovers a movie many might not have heard of that he strongly recommends. Congrats to Raccacoonie! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
On the eve of the big winter storm hitting Southern California, the guys cover hail sighting in Culver City, Pasadena, and LAX, discuss Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, find deals in the online charity auction for Everything, Everywhere, All At Once props, cover a list of Hood Burgers in LA, and share another tribute to SoCal royalty we lost too soon. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week, the guys discuss bad Marvel movies, the rising battle for outdoor dining between restaurants and city councils, hypothetical city council meeting agendas, how to park in Los Angeles when the signs are too complex, and a recap on all the takes of the Super Bowl. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week we talk Episode Three of The Last of Us (Spoilers until 14:05), a menacing Tesla driver finally captured, a small issue with the debut of Super Nintendo World, pro wrestling then and now, and a breakdown of the DC movie and tv future under James Gunn's regime. Got a comment or question? Send it to toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys begin by putting out a public service announcement about the beach, on Pop Culture Homework, they discuss Wednesday, Megan, The Last of Us and Poker Face. Tyler gives a review of Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios, and we cover News from The Bubble as a tech CEO strives to be the first to reverse aging and discuss some dubious metrics they use to measure his progress. Got a comment or question? Send it to toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
After a long break and many days of rain, the guys are back for the new year covering some of the damage California suffered from the rainstorms and some great ramen to eat and bars to visit when it rains. For Pop Culture Homework, the guys discuss the premiere of The Last of Us, That 90's Show, how to properly adapt video games for TV and how many episodes is too many for one season of television. We're back, baby! #2023 Got a comment or question? Send it to toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys are back for one last episode for 2022! Tyler makes time for one last bad decision for this year, Rudy reveals where he went for vacation, they cover the great things we lost this year and some of the great movies we saw and are looking forward to. They ask if it's time to cancel Netflix, who cares about watching the Avatar sequel, and what is there to do for New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. Turns out, there are so many events. Thanks for listening and we will be back in 2023! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week the guys cover the early start to snow season, where the election stands so far in Los Angeles, a review of Don't Worry Darling (skip to 30:00 to avoid spoilers), Horror Movie Villain rankings, and a review of some tourist restaurants that aren't half bad. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week the guys make plans for a celebration one year from now, recap their Halloween, discuss a new bar that will monetize your thirst for nostalgia, and discover a video game tip they could have used almost 35 years ago. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week we cover our costumes, the costumes we wish we had thought of ahead of time, the fall of Kanye, Dia de los Muertos, and review Black Adam! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
After the guys cover their theories on the identity of The Mole, they get down to business to talk traffic (of course), covid cases falling (for now), and Halloween festivities back on in WeHo (does the party ever stop in WeHo?). A new restaurant gets asked about gentrification and Tyler is biding his time until the new Call of Duty comes out. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
We're back after technical difficulties. We discuss Tyler's lack of respect for authority, a surprise Oscar contender, the Los Angeles City Council drama, the debut of the K Line, Dine LA, and what we would order if A.O.C. opened a barbeque place. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week we cover movies not completely based on true events, what's in a cocktail's name, the reboot of a long lost reality show, and why you should use Venmo. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
We're celebrating 50 episodes after over a year of podcasting! The guys discuss the origins of the podcast, what they've learned and how this little project kept them sane during the pandemic. They also announce the price they would accept to walk away from the podcast, possible merch ideas, start beef with other podcast empires, and cover Time Out LA's list of the best food trucks. Raise a glass, because this ain't our last! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys survive the heatwave and are back with high praise for Barbarian, putting away some pop culture references, and the Jimmy Kimmel incident at the Emmys. With Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican Independence Day, the guys talk the Latine audience's influence in media, Tyler has an idea to bring everyone together, and a listener question that might make the guys ditch the idea entirely. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
It's still hot and long live the queen? The guys cover the other reaction to the passing of Elizabeth II, being big fans of HOT D (that's House of The Dragon), reviewing 3000 Years of Longing, Where The Crawdads Sing, and Zinqué, the importance and hesitancy of seeing movies dealing with historical racism, and some fun things to do provided it cools down a bit some time soon. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
We have a heatwave! Our hosts try to keep cool as they review Prey and The Invitation, point out beaches to avoid, ways to stay cool, and annoying affectations. They also review Moo's Craft BBQ, Oui on Melrose, and express the need to eat salads. Happy Labor Day! Stay cool! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
We catch up with our hosts this week with a review of Hart House, the conspiracy behind sweet potato fries, reviews of Beast, The Rehearsal, and House of the Dragon, why you should visit the Natural History Museum, and the economics of CGI. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The duo returns after an unexpected hiatus and they discuss the content destruction of HBO Max, the recent, unfortunate passing of a celebrity, and address what kept them from recording last week. They also have some tv and movie reviews, the return of a Hollywood watering hole, Dive Bars vs. "Dive Bars", and resisting the urge of using biological warfare for street justice. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The boys are back! After a longer than expected hiatus, the boys are back recapping where they've been all this time, some movie and TV recommendations, and all the drama surrounding our childhood ice cream treats and favorite streaming services. We cover a new rooftop bar in Culver City, an object lesson in respecting each other's identities starring Chris (Don't call him Chris) Pratt, and some recommendations for the terrible people in your lives. Let's get back to it! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys are back after the SCOTUS decision and the smoky 4th of July Holiday. This week, Tyler covers his recent visit to Disneyland, Rudy covers his Matcha walking tour in Little Tokyo, and delicious food and drink at Smorgasburg and other celebrations during their absence. They also mark the return of one of the great summer events in LA and Tyler's surprise drink deal that is unheard of in Southern California. We're taking a break but new episodes return August 1st! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week we talk listening to new music, keeping a youthful mindset to slow down the aging process, balancing on one leg for science, Rudy's brief diplomatic work for US Japan relations, and a review of Chinchikurin in Sawtelle Japantown. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week's episode addresses the quick commercialization of Juneteenth, new shows coming back, shows we've finished watching and the hard time of remembering storylines from before "The Before Time". We also cover the impending natural disasters that will hit the state this summer and more petty bickering about the console wars. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
In between out of town trips, the guys manage to record an episode. This week they recap their trip to The Virgil, review the new Jurassic Park movie, The Boys, "Everything Everywhere, All At Once", the January 6th Hearings, and another fast food ranking that seems pretty biased. This week the guys recommend an event in Little Tokyo, discuss the Sriracha Shortage, and how the closure of a plant in Vernon could be related to the Dodgers. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
It's Pride Month and Los Angeles is buzzing with parades, events, and rainbow capitalism. The guys cover what they did last weekend, what they're watching, Elon revealing himself as just another selfish billionaire, the rise of Monkeypox, and the fight for gun control. Don't forget to vote in California this Tuesday! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys return after Tyler's health scare and chats about all the TV he's caught up on, work perks that don't include raise in pay, the passing of Ray Liotta, and the primary election going down in Southern California. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
With the help of some alcohol, the guys record another late Sunday episode. They cover LA tacos, what exactly is Tyler allergic to, the 2nd amendment in context of the latest tragedies, the state's budget surplus, and how the weight of current events can burn you out and what we should be focusing on. This week, they cover the closing of one of the best arthouse theaters in recent memory and what Henry Winkler will do now. Get to The Landmark before the end of the month to say goodbye! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys are back together again, at least for this fresh and current episode. This week, Rudy recaps being an eyewitness to Dave Chappelle's assault at the Hollywood Bowl, they discuss the Roe v Wade reversal, how California steps up as a sanctuary state to help Americans in other states, the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, a shoutout to libraries, the drama surrounding the new Fast and Furious sequel, and Rudy defends the Now You See Me movies. Pro tip: don't put your gamer tag in your resume.
With Musk's purchase of Twitter now a reality, the guys talk about the pitfalls and blessings that Twitter has provided the world at large and what Elon owning it might bring about. In the mean time, they talk reddit, Libertarians, going back to the gym, cancelling Netflix, creating Dr. Pepper lore, discovering Beat Saber, and some great foods in LA that existed for a limited time. #CancelMrPibb, he knows what he did. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
What will work look like after the pandemic? The guys discuss new legislation in California for a 4 day work week, the rise of Starbucks unions, and employees across the country demanding a better work life balance overall. They also take time to discuss Covid cases rising again and the return of the mask, what is it about being on a plane that turn people into jerks, a sober evaluation of Elon Musk, the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, and more movie and TV recommendations. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
We cover the book fest in this episode. But first we review Tokyo Vice and Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, compare Taika Waititi's What We Do In The Shadows with Our Flag Means Death, and Tyler's bad time climbing a rock wall. The guys take a deep dive on the Festival of Books and look back on some great food, Rudy getting roasted by Patton Oswalt, making a case for enamel pins and why slam poetry is like improv. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
It's Dine LA season, combining great food with good deals. The guys discuss some interesting options while also covering the continuing fallout of The Slap, the premiere of Moon Knight and the return of Atlanta, the heatwave, our revised thoughts on Las Vegas, and Tyler's annoying habit regarding shellfish. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
It's the episode you were afraid we were going to do. The guys sift through every possible take on the slap at the Oscars and how this big moment was and wasn't a big deal. Along the way, they're surprised at who they agree with, what they would do if they were the Academy, why Barack should not weigh in on this, lest he create another villain, and question how anyone would think there is a conspiracy angle to any of it. They also cover the horror movie X, unfortunate names for sport venues and HBO dramas, The Walking Dead coming to an end, and why method acting is the worst. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
Our hosts aren't getting good sleep whether it's aches and pains or logging hours on Stardew Valley. This week they discuss movies they're looking forward to, covid variant news, and the positives of a morning routine (shoutout to Sony's Noise-Cancelling Headphones!). They take a closer look at the new exhibits coming to LA museums this season and rank the best ones to go to in the city. We promise there is no yelling about art in this one. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The guys spend St. Patrick's Day giving you a brand new episode! Tyler gets a lesson on Purim, we discuss the solutions being pitched in California to ease the high gas prices, permanent Daylight Saving Time, Starbucks union efforts, and a brand new variant! We cover some of the nominees for this year's Oscars and some movies that should have been nominated. We might win the award for Best Episode but we're just glad to be nominated. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
With gas prices soaring, the guys continue to record separately. This week they discuss a new YouTube channel to check out, review The Batman *SPOILERS 18:10 - 21:30*, how dynamic pricing should work, a Fontana beer heist, and the big news on Super Nintendo World. Rudy breaks down all the Wordle spinoffs and our hosts discuss some of the mobile games they play to pass the time. Consider this your weekly power-up. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
With mask mandates falling away but Russia's attack on Ukraine still causing prices to stay high, it's a mixed bag of news. The guys discuss Oscar nominee Licorice Pizza, give some movie recommendations, and Tyler details his exciting yet uneventful morning. This episode, we shout out our favorite places that didn't survive the pandemic, some that did, all the gates we are keeping and a good discussion about Batman. So, you like our podcast? Name every episode! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
The hosts address the conflict abroad and quickly dive in to this episode. They cover the Uncharted movie and video game, pop-ups, the possible career trajectory of Pamela Anderson, high-fiving strangers as a sign that things are getting back to normal, and how the people you trust to get drugs aren't trustful with much else. This week the guys discuss great getaways outside of Los Angeles. From the small town vibe of San Luis Obispo to the Libertarian ideal of Slab City, from the Salton Sea to Solvang. You don't have to go far for something different from the LA scene. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
There was plenty to celebrate after the Rams' Super Bowl win, Valentine's Day, and the victory parade. Our hosts cover the big game and halftime show, the best day to do your taxes, Black History Month, the return of a big LA event, and more shows to add to the "To Do List". Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
Recording from the home of Super Bowl Champions, Los Angeles Rams, your hosts cover Pam and Tommy and Peacemaker, how Los Angeles is always a work in progress, what the Marvel movies are even about anymore, and have some choice words for some St. Louis writer who dares to slander LA's food scene. It only gets better from here. #RamsHouse Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
This week Rudy and Tyler celebrate the Rams going to the Super Bowl after defeating the 49ers. They cover making money by getting rid of your conscience, Brie Larson's NFT blowback, explain what being "ratioed" means, list places to eat around Inglewood if you're headed to SoFi Stadium, and breakdown some unwritten rules in Los Angeles (hint: it's al-pastor, not "Apple Store"). Here's hoping there's no need for Tyler to get another Covid test. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
Omicron cases are on the downward trend and the guys talk Rams and 49ers before their championship showdown, paying for news, The Rams fanbase, financial freedom, Veblen Goods and Supreme, and police pursuits as a spectator sport. Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
Bring your appetites! On today's podcast, Rudy and Tyler go through a Thrillist list of chain restaurants you'll only find in Southern California and add a few places of their own to the list. They cover more tv shows to binge, the national blood shortage, and argue which sport is the worst to see in person. We're surprised they found time to record in their busy schedule playing Wordle! Got a comment or question? Send it to: toliveandtryinlapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Instagram: @toliveandtryinlapodcast Twitter: @toliveandtrypod
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