Podcasts about Echo Park

Chosen by Patreon supporter Helen, Indecent Proposal is exactly the sort of glossy 90s adult drama that makes perfect VHS Strikes Back territory: stylish, morally messy, wildly debatable, and absolutely guaranteed to make everyone in the room ask what they would do for one million dollars. Directed by Adrian Lyne, the film arrived in 1993 at the peak of Hollywood's obsession with erotic thrillers and high-stakes relationship dramas, when a soft-focus lens, a luxurious wardrobe, and a deeply questionable premise could still become a major box office event. Based on Jack Engelhard's 1988 novel, it starred Robert Redford, Demi Moore, and Woody Harrelson, with a screenplay by Amy Holden Jones and a typically elegant score from John Barry.Filming began in Las Vegas in June 1992 before moving to Southern California, with locations including Echo Park and a Santa Barbara mansion used for John Gage's home. The film became a major commercial hit, earning around $266.6 million worldwide against a reported $38 million budget, despite mixed-to-negative reviews and a premise that caused plenty of debate. It also became a pop culture talking point almost instantly, inspiring arguments about marriage, money, consent, class, and whether Robert Redford could make absolutely anything sound sophisticated, even a financial transaction that should really have involved several lawyers and a long walk outside.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISThey were young. They were in love. They had dreams, debts, and the sort of architectural ambitions that scream, “we are one recession away from disaster.”But in the neon heart of Las Vegas, one night changes everything. A billionaire stranger enters their lives with charm, confidence, and a cheque book big enough to turn romance into a boardroom negotiation.FUN FACTSIndecent Proposal was directed by Adrian Lyne, who had already become the king of stylish relationship chaos with films like Fatal Attraction and 9½ Weeks.The film was adapted from Jack Engelhard's novel, although the screen version softened and reshaped elements of the original story for mainstream Hollywood audiences.Robert Redford's casting gave the film an unusual edge, because billionaire John Gage had to feel charming enough to be believable, but morally questionable enough to make everyone deeply uncomfortable.Demi Moore was one of the biggest stars of the early 90s, and this film landed during the same era that cemented her as a major box office name.Woody Harrelson was still best known to many viewers for Cheers, making his role as a financially desperate husband a notable move into more dramatic film work.The film's central “one million dollars for one night” premise became one of the most talked-about movie hooks of the decade.Billy Bob Thornton has a small role in the film, appearing before he became widely known as a major Hollywood name.The movie features appearances from Sheena Easton and Herbie Hancock, adding a bit of real-world glamour to the already very shiny 90s atmosphere.SUPPORT THE SHOW If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today's guest is a Grammy winner, a two-time Billboard #1 artist, and one of the defining pop voices of the last decade. But her real story isn't the anthems or the awards. It's the part that plays like a rollercoaster and teaches like a masterclass: how she almost quit, what going #1 actually felt like, and everything about the music business nobody explains until you've survived it.The press version skips the touring deficits, the depression at the top, and the moment in an Echo Park apartment when she nearly took a job at Smoothie King. The question underneath everything she says: once you stop chasing the metric and the moment — who do you become?And The Writer Is... Lizzo!In this episode of And The Writer Is, we go deep on:• Why she wanted to quit music the day "Truth Hurts" went #1 — and the 2017 low point that was actually worse• The touring economics no one explains: how you gross $1M and still finish the year in the red• Why the indie grind that built her, in her view, no longer leads to the mainstream• "She stopped giving a fuck about what we wanted" — Beyoncé's self-titled as a blueprint for artistic autonomy• Why she only talks to people who buy her music — and what comment sections do to her nervous system• The bumper-sticker hook theory — why "Truth Hurts" works when it breaks every rule• Writing "About Damn Time": 83 versions of the chorus, and how the simplest line won• Robert Glasper's lesson: there's no such thing as a wrong note• Why good songs don't sound great at first — watching "Good as Hell" go from silly to gospel• "I make whatever the f*** I want" — and why arriving at that sentence took everything before itAnd much more...

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Brian Bucher of WD Partners for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of architecture, branding, operations, and human experience in retail design. Drawing from decades of experience creating immersive spaces for some of the world's most recognizable brands, Brian shares how thoughtful design can shape customer behavior, improve employee well-being, and strengthen emotional connections between people and places.The discussion explores everything from daylighting and glare control to adaptive retail strategies, operational efficiency, workplace comfort, and the evolving role of physical spaces in an increasingly digital world. Brian also dives into scalable design systems, hospitality-driven retail, sustainable reuse, and why great buildings must serve both the people inside them and the communities around them.It's an insightful look at how truly exceptional spaces don't just support business goals — they create memorable, human-centered experiences that people genuinely want to return to.More About Brian BucherSENIOR DIRECTORBrian is skilled at leading creative programs, using his keen understanding of marketing and business strategies. He not only values a project's outcome, but the integrity of the design process and interactions between the client and design teams. He has a high regard for the balance of innovative design and practical real-world solutions that connect with consumers in a meaningful way. As creative director, Brian spends significant time collaborating with client stakeholders, architects and engineers, and marketers to bring solutions to market. His experience encompasses strategy and innovation, concept development, fixtures and merchandising, materials specifications, process development and execution. In addition, Brian's work for Laguna Beach Drugstore, Safeway, Citrine, and EchoPark have been honored with industry awards from NASFM, ISP/VM+SD Magazine, Chain Store Age, and CoreNet Global. Brian has worked with many retail, restaurant and consumer brands, including Hard Rock Café, Yum! Brands, Dell, Mazda, John Deere, McKesson and SEI Investments. His clients at WD include Standard Market, Safeway, Rubios, Kraft, Giant Eagle, Wawa, Krispy Kreme, Buca di Beppo, Sonic Automotive, Cooper's Hawk, Amazon, Target, Stop & Shop and Chartwells.CONTACT:https://www.wdpartners.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bucher-leed-ap-187b356 https://www.facebook.com/brian.bucher.773 Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

Sam and Greg joined by Brandon Hutchison of Echo Park Speedway as the racing world wraps their head around Kyle Busch's untimely passing.

Today, we continue our focus on the race for the State Senate seat in District 26, currently held by Maria Elena Durazo, who is termed out of office.District 26 is a dense, urban district centered in Los Angeles, including Downtown LA, Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. It's home to largely Latino and immigrant communities, with a mix of working-class families and renters, and it sits at the center of many of the city's biggest challenges — from housing affordability and homelessness to economic inequality and access to public services.Today's guest is Wendy Carrillo, a member of the California State Assembly.Carrillo represented the 52nd Assembly District from 2017 to 2024, covering much of Northeast Los Angeles. Before entering elected office, she worked as a journalist and communications professional, and has long been active in immigrant rights and community advocacy.In the legislature, she worked on issues including housing, labor, and immigrant protections, and has been part of broader debates in Sacramento over affordability and the cost of living.She's now running for State Senate in a competitive race to succeed Durazo. And in this conversation, we also talk about something more personal — her experience with sobriety and recovery, and how that has shaped her life and approach to public service.What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

In part two of this L.A. neighborhood nexus plexus, Allan and Jason Mantzoukas (John Wick 3, The Twits) continue their sunset stroll on Sunset Blvd, leaving Silverlake and entering nearby Echo Park.  Along the way, they explore the Avenue Of The Athletes, discuss walking and its connection to creativity, and complete a couple of laps around Echo Park Lake. LINKS: How Did This Get Made pod @hdtgm https://hdtgm.com/ SUPPORT WALKIN' ABOUT: https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk

Sara Hernandez, an attorney, educator, and member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees, is running for State Senate District 26, ans she joins me on this episode of What's Next, Los Angeles.District 26, currently represented by Maria Elena Durazo, is a dense, urban district centered in Los Angeles, including Downtown LA, Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. It's home to largely Latino and immigrant communities, with a mix of working-class families and renters, and it sits at the center of many of the city's biggest challenges — from housing affordability and homelessness to economic inequality and access to public services.Hernandez has spent her career working at the intersection of education, housing, and public policy. She began as a middle school teacher in LAUSD, where she founded the nonprofit Helping Young People Excel, or HYPE, to support low-income students through high school and into college. Her work with students facing homelessness, food insecurity, immigration challenges, and barriers to opportunity led her to pursue a career in law and public service.After earning her law degree, Hernandez worked in Los Angeles City Hall, helping lead community revitalization efforts through investments in housing, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development. She now practices as a housing and environmental attorney and has done extensive pro bono work representing immigrants in asylum proceedings and assisting students navigating the DACA process.In 2022, she was elected to the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees, where she has focused on expanding access to education, increasing enrollment, connecting students to housing resources, and growing apprenticeship programs in the building trades.Hernandez is also active in grassroots organizing, including founding DTLA Strong, a community group that helped significantly increase voter turnout in downtown Los Angeles.https://www.sarahernandez.com/What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

Allan McLeod is climbing the Baxter Stairs of Echo Park 18 times (all 231 steps) and it's going to take THREE heart-pounding Dispatches to get him to the top. Hear the Baxter Stairs Trilogy by becoming a MaxFun donor! https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk

Sarah Rascon is community advocate and candidate for State Senate in one of Los Angeles' most diverse and fast-changing districts. She is running on a message focused on affordability and access to opportunity. She joins me to talk about her campaign. That's on this episode of WNLA.Today we turn to the race for the State Senate seat in District 26, currently held by Maria Elena Durazo, who is termed out of office.District 26 is a dense, urban district centered in Los Angeles, including Downtown LA, Boyle Heights, Echo Park, and surrounding neighborhoods. It's home to largely Latino and immigrant communities, with a mix of working-class families and renters, and it sits at the center of many of the city's biggest challenges — from housing affordability and homelessness to economic inequality and access to public services.Today's guest is Sarah Rascón, a candidate for State Senate.Rascón has been active in community and policy work in Los Angeles, and is running in a crowded field to succeed Durazo. Her campaign has focused on issues like the cost of living, housing, and access to economic opportunity — themes that are central to the district.I sat down with Sarah Rascón recently to talk about her campaign and how she sees the role of the State Senate in addressing those challenges. Here is that conversation.What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

 In part one of this L.A. cross-town tour, Allan and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, Invincible) take a sunset stroll on Sunset Blvd. Along the way, they cruise through Sunset Junction, poke their heads into one of L.A.'s premiere improv training centers, and ponder discuss their nostalgia for this iconic arterial boulevard. LINKS: DinosaurImprov.com How Did This Get Made pod https://hdtgm.com/ Sunset Triangle Plaza  https://medium.com/@ericbrightwell/greater-streets-visiting-silver-lakes-sunset-triangle-plaza-98dbb406d2a8 SUPPORT WALKIN' ABOUT: ​​https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk

The LA Food Podcast is now on YouTube, and we're celebrating with a brand new segment: VERSUS. This week, Luca and Father Sal go head-to-head debating two of LA's most exciting modern Mexican restaurants—Echo Park favorite A Ti vs. the return of Ray Garcia at Broken Spanish Comedor—arguing which one is truly worth your next reservation. Plus, Chef's Kiss Big Miss is back with takes on the latest James Beard Awards controversy, a bizarre California Pizza Kitchen cease and desist, Food & Wine's controversial best food cities rankings, and the rise of the “restaurant relationship gap.” In Part 2, we sit down with Natalie Dial and Harry Posner of Tomat, the Westchester hotspot near LAX, to hear their incredible journey from meeting in The Gambia to leaving London behind to build one of LA's most unique all-day restaurants. If you haven't been yet, this conversation might change that.--Presented by mva.wine.

This episode features a wide‑ranging conversation with Amber Benson, a multi‑hyphenate creator whose work spans television, novels, comics, animation, and audio storytelling. Known to many for her role as Tara Maclay on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Amber has built a career defined by curiosity, collaboration, and a deep love of narrative in all its forms. SAVE 17% ON PLUS  

The New Museum opens its new building this week. And it's doing so with a big show called “New Humans: Memories of the Future,” about how artists rethought what it means to be human through technology. It's a topic on a lot of people's minds. Among the many artists whose visions feature in the show is Christopher Kulendran Thomas. Kulendran Thomas has a lot going on. Aside from the New Museum, he's got another video installation up at the Museum of Modern Art right now, while last fall, his work “Peace Core” showed at Gagosian Gallery in New York. He also runs a project space, Earth, on the Lower East Side in New York and in Echo Park in L.A. Kulendran Thomas's works are complicated. They often feature paintings, inspired by A.I.-generated images. His video installations at MoMA and the New Museum involve deepfake interviews with celebrities like Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, or even other artists, together with documentary footage about Sri Lanka, where his family is from. Beneath all these complex parts, Kulendran Thomas is weaving together an ambitious and maybe even unsettling argument, about political systems, philosophy, technology, human creativity, post-human creativity, and where we might be heading in the future—as artists and as a civilization.

The New Museum opens its new building this week. And it's doing so with a big show called “New Humans: Memories of the Future,” about how artists rethought what it means to be human through technology. It's a topic on a lot of people's minds. Among the many artists whose visions feature in the show is Christopher Kulendran Thomas. Kulendran Thomas has a lot going on. Aside from the New Museum, he's got another video installation up at the Museum of Modern Art right now, while last fall, his work “Peace Core” showed at Gagosian Gallery in New York. He also runs a project space, Earth, on the Lower East Side in New York and in Echo Park in L.A. Kulendran Thomas's works are complicated. They often feature paintings, inspired by A.I.-generated images. His video installations at MoMA and the New Museum involve deepfake interviews with celebrities like Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, or even other artists, together with documentary footage about Sri Lanka, where his family is from. Beneath all these complex parts, Kulendran Thomas is weaving together an ambitious and maybe even unsettling argument, about political systems, philosophy, technology, human creativity, post-human creativity, and where we might be heading in the future—as artists and as a civilization.

El Culpable Soy Yo - Echo Park Project Ft. Roosevelt El Presidente De La Salsa by DJ Walter B Nice

From Disney Channel golden boy to Hollywood's most chaotic wild card, the rise, fall, and relentless reinvention of Shia LaBeouf is a story Hollywood wishes it could keep quiet.In this Exposed:Original episode, Jim Chapman dives deep into the unbelievable story of Shia LaBeouf — the only child of a heroin-addicted clown father and a struggling Jewish artist mother who grew up broke in Echo Park, witnessed unimaginable trauma at home, and clawed his way out by doing stand-up at age ten just to eat. By 14 he was Louis Stevens on Even Stevens, snagging a Daytime Emmy. Then came Holes, the Transformers empire, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and blockbuster money most kids could only dream of.But the higher he climbed, the harder the crash. Multiple arrests for public meltdowns — a $10 million abuse lawsuit from FKA Twigs (later dropped), the on-again-off-again marriage to Mia Goth that produced a daughter before quietly ending in 2025. And then… New Orleans Mardi Gras 2026….Timestamps03:09 Early Chaos and Street Performances10:44 Rise to Fame and Early Success13:02 Teenage Stardom and Relationships14:36 First Arrests and Consequences17:27 Major Success and Personal Struggles29:33 Turbulent Relationships and Public Incidents32:06 Lawsuit and Public Outcry47:02 Blacklisted48:08 2026 New Orleans Mardi Gras#shialabeouf #neworleans #mardigras #arrest #hollywood #podcastFor commercial free early releases, bonus episodes and more! https://www.patreon.com/exposedpodcastfilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

The boys talk about the atlanta race and experiance some technical difficulties 

Phil and Josh return for E304 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway (not trying to call it EchoPark) and the huge announcement of Keelan Harvick signing with TRD. The guys review how Tyler Reddick (Cup), Sheldon Creed (O'Reilly 1st win after 15 2nd places), and Kyle Busch (Trucks) won their races, other key storylines, and the points heading to road/street courses this weekend.  Phil and Josh preview the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, with an emphasis on three-time defending series champion Alex Palou, along with other key names like Sir Scott Dixon, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Pato O'Ward. The crew discusses changes going into the season with drivers, teams, and the schedule. Phil and Josh previewed and made picks for the IndyCar opener. The GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, Supercars, World Superbikes, Indy NXT, and MotoGP/Moto2. Phil and Josh return to preview and make picks for the Trucks at St. Petersburg for their first street course race ever, and guest drivers such as Dario Franchitti and James Hinchcliffe, along with Cup/O'Reilly at Circuit of the Americas, before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close  

There was plenty of excitement to go around last weekend at Echopark. Andrew Kurland reports.

Another win at Echopark makes it two in a row for Reddick. Doug Rice, Alexis Erickson, Kyle Petty.

MRO Chapel from EchoPark Speedway on February 22, 2026 with MRO Chaplain Billy Mauldin. In this episode we're in a message series called "Do It God's Way."

HR1 - Tyler Reddick led beautiful brand of racing at EchoPark Speedway this weekend In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, recap and react to Tyler Reddick winning the AutoTrader 400 at Echo Park Speedway here in Hampton, Georgia over the weekend, talk about how it was a great brand of racing at Echo Park Speedway over the weekend, and recap their weekend at Echo Park Speedway. Then, Mike, Beau, and Ali spend some time with WWE Superstar Gunther ahead of tonight's WWE Monday Night RAW in Atlanta's State Farm Arena that will feature the return of Brock Lesnar, crucial Elimination Chamber qualifying matches, and a special tribute to Georgia's own AJ Styles. Mike, Beau, Ali, and Gunther discuss him being a career ender, whose career he'll end next, his role as a heel being more of a lifestyle than a role he plays, and if he'll potentially ruin Georgia's own AJ Styles' special tribute. The Morning Shift crew also recap and react to both the U.S. men's and women's hockey teams achieving a historic milestone by winning gold medals at the same Olympics for the first time ever this year at this year's Winter Olympics in Milan, talk about if they think this will help hockey's popularity become more global and less regional, and then close out hour one by reacting to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield downplaying there being any issue with his former head coach and now Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski.

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we're diving deep into LA's cocktail culture with James Beard semifinalist Max Reis, beverage director of Mirate and Daisy Margarita Bar. Max shares his journey from Napa to Los Angeles, how he became one of the country's most respected mezcal advocates, and what it takes to build a world-class bar program. In Part 1, Luca and Father Sal recap a legendary Echo Park bar crawl, including strategy, standout stops, and inevitable chaos. Plus, Chef's Kiss / Big Miss tackles the New York Times' essential LA dishes list, the Max & Helen's review debate, smart glasses in restaurants, AI reservation bots, and the battle over dining-room photography. Powered by Acquired Taste

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with NASCAR Cup Series driver, driver of the number 47 car, and Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr.! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Ricky discuss Ricky's second place finish at the Daytona 500 last weekend, Ricky liked that the green flag stayed out on the last lap of the Daytona 500 last weekend, how much Ricky's spotter was talking to him during the wreck at the Daytona 500 last weekend and how much Ricky listens to his spotter versus how much Ricky just lets his racing instincts come into play, EchoPark Speedway being a unique and fun track, and if Ricky thinks racing at EchoPark Speedway is like the old school plate racing that racing fans fell in love with.

Mike Johnson, Ali Mac, and Beau Morgan spend some time with EchoPark Speedway Communications Manager Tyler Head! Mike, Ali, Beau, and Tyler discuss it being busy during a race weekend at EchoPark Speedway, but that being what he lives for, what all Tyler has to do and the fires Tyler has to put out during a race weekend at EchoPark Speedway, how cool it's been to see and be apart of all the changes and transitions EchoPark Speedway has been through, all the racing and events fan can experience tomorrow at EchoPark Speedway, the Camper's Inn RV Mike and Beau are in and how nice they are, how the re-pavement and track changes to EchoPark Speedway have changed the style of racing at EchoPark Speedway, how the drivers feel about the racing at EchoPark Speedway, if EchoPark Speedway is helping NASCAR getting back to the old school plate racing that racing fans fell in love with, and how fans can get tickets to any and all of the events this weekend at EchoPark Speedway.

Echopark Speedway is producing some great racing since its reconfiguration, but it has its challenges. David Styles reports.

Carl and Mike are joined by Brandon Hutchison to discuss the latest updates on Echo Park Speedway including the upcoming Auto Trader 400.

TWR Route 66 Ep 3 of the Travels With Randy podcast is here! And We Begin At The End!  Santa Monica Pier, Pasadena, and Barstow Charlotte Snowstorm Impact Discussion Bubba and Randy discussed the recent snowstorm in Charlotte, which resulted in 8 inches of snow and caused widespread disruptions. Bubba shared his experience of being stuck at home and the challenges faced by the city due to the lack of snow plows. They briefly touched on the weather conditions in other parts of the country, including Florida's iguana problem during cold weather. The conversation then shifted to the third episode of their Route 66 coverage. Route 66: History and Beginnings Bubba and Randy discussed the start of their Route 66 coverage, with Randy confirming he had begun the route from Santa Monica, its designated end point. They explored the history of Route 66, which was established in 1926 as part of a numbered highway system, though the roads already existed as trails. Randy shared that Chester Avery, known as the "father of Route 66," was instrumental in mapping and naming the route after discovering that "Route 60" was already in use. Route 66's Evolution and Impact Route 66 was originally designed as a commerce route connecting small towns from Chicago to Los Angeles, with Avery, who owned a motel in Tulsa, playing a key role in its promotion. The highway passed through downtown Los Angeles at 7th and Broadway, which was once a vibrant theater district but is now run-down. The discussion highlighted how the road evolved from dirt paths used by horse and buggy to a major transportation artery for farmers in the mid-20th century, eventually being replaced by the interstate system. Route 66's Historical Evolution Randy shared his experience exploring the original and historical routes of Route 66, highlighting its evolution from 1926 to 1938, when it became the first paved numbered highway. He explained how the route was realigned and extended to Santa Monica in the 1930s, despite its official endpoint being at Olympic and Lincoln Boulevards. Randy discussed the significance of Pasadena, noting its historical attractions like the Tournament of Roses and its role in the route, and mentioned the Figueroa tunnels, built in 1940, which rerouted Route 66 onto the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Route 66 Centennial Preservation Discussion The discussion focused on Route 66's centennial anniversary in 2026 and its current state. Randy shared insights about the varying signage and preservation efforts along the historic route across different states, noting that California does a good job by allowing cities to manage their own Route 66 markings. They discussed the end point of Route 66 in Santa Monica, where a significant sign marks its conclusion, and mentioned that Mel's Diner, originally from American Graffiti, is a popular breakfast spot near the endpoint. Route 66: American Cultural Highway The discussion focused on Route 66, its history, and its significance. Randy shared insights about the route's journey from a decommissioned highway to a symbol of American history and culture. They discussed the route's connection to the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl era, highlighted by John Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath." Randy encouraged watching the film adaptation to better understand the experiences of those who traveled Route 66 during this period. Bubba expressed interest in rewatching the film and learning more about this historical route. Route 66: Legacy and Relevance The discussion focused on the historical significance of Route 66, its decline with the advent of the interstate system, and its cultural impact. Randy shared insights from the movie "The Grapes of Wrath" and the animated film "Cars," emphasizing key scenes that reflect the challenges faced by those who traveled the route during the 1930s. They highlighted the transition from the original Route 66 to the historic Route 66, noting the efforts to preserve its legacy. Randy assigned homework to watch these films and encouraged a reevaluation of Route 66's current state, emphasizing its relevance to small businesses and the spirit of the road. Route 66 Driving Adventure Randy shared his experience driving from Santa Monica to Chicago, offering advice for others to rent a car at LAX and start early on weekends to avoid traffic. He described driving through familiar routes, including a Tesla diner that replaced his old workplace, and emphasized taking the original Route 66 instead of freeways for a more authentic experience. Beth provided historical details about the pre-1935 route, which ran through downtown LA and Echo Park before connecting with Santa Monica Boulevard. Randy mentioned seeing a friend, Cindy, who expressed jealousy about his interaction with a computer, hinting at his close relationships with a few lifelong friends. Route 66 Journey and Challenges Randy discussed his ongoing journey along Route 66, highlighting the challenges of navigating the historic route due to poor signage and the need for guides like Austin Whittle's maps. He shared his experience at Fort Nebo, a Marine Corps base where he was briefly detained for attempting to take a picture of a Route 66 sign near the base's entrance. Randy also outlined his plan to cover different states along Route 66 over the next few months, with two weeks allocated for each state except Kansas and Texas, which he plans to cover in one episode. He emphasized the importance of preserving Route 66's history, especially during its 100th anniversary, and suggested that listeners join his Facebook page and group for more photos, stories, and detailed information The podcast is for your ears and can be found everywhere - but you should REALLY see this trip with your eyes and so come find Randy's excellent and extensive photography in our little 20,000 person page on Facebook. Enjoy! Come join the conversation on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/travelswithrandypodcast Have a great idea for the guys?  Want to sponsor us?  Want us to sell something National Park or Route 66 related? Want to be a guest? Want to pay for both of us to go to Alaska? Want me to stop asking questions?  Email bubba@travelswithrandypodcast.com Find our podcast home right here: http://travelswithrandypodcast.libsyn.com/website

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On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we've paired up two songwriters who love to wander musically but whose recordings are tough to mistake for anyone else's. It's Luke Temple and Will Westerman. Temple has been making incredible records at a pretty solid clip since around 2005, first making a real splash as part of a trio called Here We Go Magic, whose four-album catalog is legendary in certain circles. But Temple has also recorded fantastic records under his own name, under the alias Art Feynman, and, more recently, with Luke Temple and the Cascading Moms. That name is a little funny, kind of like his music—there's humor but also a little bit of menace hiding underneath sounds that sometimes flirt with ‘70s soft-rock in the best ways. Check out “Echo Park Donut,” which is out this month on the new Cascading Moms record, Hungry Animal. The other half of today's chat, Will Westerman, invited Temple to play on his 2023 album An Inbuilt Fault, and as you'll hear they sound eager to meet and perhaps work together again. Westerman has been releasing music under his last name since 2020, crafting subtly mellow records that reveal something more intense when you listen to his lyrics. The third and latest Westerman album, A Jackal's Wedding, came out last fall, and it's another evolution in his sound—it's been compared to mellow greats like Talk Talk, Tindersticks, and Nick Drake, so if those names mean anything to you—and they should—give it a shot. Check out “Mosquito” from A Jackal's Wedding right here. This conversation between Temple and Westerman may have been the furthest geographically we've ever recorded: Temple was at home in Los Angeles and Westerman at home in Milan, where he recently moved after spending several years in Greece. These two talk about being recently married, about growing as artists and perhaps tricking yourself in the process, and about the very different places they now live. Enjoy. 0:00 – Intro 2:35 – Start of the chat 4:35 – On Los Angeles and gentrification in Echo Park 9:39 – Westerman on Milan, Greece, and learning new languages 13:20 – On Luke Temple's new album, Hungry Animal 19:50 – On tricking yourself to keep the creative process fresh 20:57 – On art and "the capitalist need to innovate" 24:50 – Comparing the musical heritage between the US and UK 28:25 – On the spirit of Jazz and Hip-Hop 30:38 – How technology caused the death of regionalism Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Will Westerman and Luke Temple for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please check out both of their great new records, and please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by The Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠talkhouse.com⁠⁠⁠ to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.

The US Department of Justice has agreed not to seek wide-ranging medical information from patients of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’s trans health clinic. A quarterly swap meet specializes in VHS tapes is happening in Echo Park. Punk rocker Steven McDonald of Redd Kross joins LAist for a performance. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!Support the show: https://laist.com

In this episode of the FWRD Podcast, Corey Smith and Erick Jauregui sit down with Eric Meahan to explore how data-driven reconditioning helps dealers reduce cycle time, control costs, and protect used vehicle margins.Eric shares how EchoPark cut reconditioning cycle time to five days by improving process visibility, labor allocation, and supplement management. The conversation highlights why idle time between recon steps is often the biggest bottleneck, not technician productivity, and how integrated tools eliminate manual tracking and errors.They also discuss how tighter controls, upstream recon decisions, and mobile repair strategies will become critical as used vehicle market conditions shift. The episode reinforces how aligning people, process, and technology can turn reconditioning into a competitive advantage.

More of my interview with ‘The King of Queens' star Patton Oswalt. Patton shares the story of proposing to his wife and how his first wife, the late true crime writer Michelle McNamara, played a role in identifying the Golden State Killer. This episode was recorded at Levant Bistro & Bake Shop in Echo Park, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Patton Oswalt joins the show. Over Lebanese egg pie and Mediterranean chicken, we talk about Patton's hilarious new standup special on Audible: ‘Black Coffee and Ice Water.' We dissect a lot of things that make him laugh -- from his daughter's dissection of the horror genre to AI's bent toward racism. We also talk about falling in love after losing his first wife and how important it was to have his daughter a part of the proposal. And we can't leave without talking about the late great Jerry Stiller, his costar on ‘The King of Queens.'  This episode was recorded at Levant Bistro & Bake Shop in Echo Park, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WHAT'S UP FOOL? EP 557Felipe welcomes Doknow to What's Up Fool?! DoKnow is a comedian and content creator hailing from Echo Park, Los Angeles. After exploding onto the scene with his viral reels, DoKnow has transitioned into a touring stand-up comic and a staple of digital culture. Catch him weekly on Brown Bag Pod and Figgmunity World, or on stages nationwide as he brings his signature "crazy thoughts" to a city near you.Connect with us on InstagramFelipe - @ FelipeesparzacomedianRizo - @ ComicMartinRizo Doknow - @ doknowsworld_ Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They're Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix's “Gentefied”, NBC's “Superstore” and Adultswim's “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What's Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.

This week on The LA Food Podcast, Luca sits down with Ben Leventhal — the founder of Eater and Resy — to talk about his most ambitious project yet: Blackbird, a next-gen restaurant loyalty and payments app that might reshape how we dine out and how restaurants survive. Recorded at Rustic Canyon in Santa Monica, the conversation breaks down how Blackbird rewards you for actually showing up and paying at your favorite restaurants, why Ben thinks this model could transform the industry's financial future, and how LA's rollout fits into his vision for the app. We also get into Ben's background in food media and reservations, and as a die-hard New Yorker, what he really thinks about Los Angeles as a tier 1 dining city.Before that, Luca and Father Sal kick things off with recent eats — from Atelier Manna to the San Diego Food + Wine Festival — before diving into a rare silver lining for food media. We react to a week of big news:The New York Times naming two new associate food critics, including friend of the pod Ryan SuttonElazar Sontag taking over as restaurant critic at The Washington PostEmily Sundberg's Feed Me launching the podcast Expense AccountAnd rumors of a brand-new food media startup from former Puck staffersIn Chef's Kiss / Big Miss, we tackle:Robot woks and automation at LA spots Tigawok and RobowokThe Infatuation's Best New Restaurants in LA list for 2025Big three-star demotions in the Michelin Guide (Alinea, Masa, The Inn at Little Washington)AI-driven restaurant marketing and fully AI-generated ad campaignsAnd looming tariffs on Italian imports and what that could mean for pasta nightWe close with a Mailbag question on whether it's finally time for us to launch a LA Food Awards of our own.If you care about LA restaurants, restaurant tech, loyalty apps, Blackbird, food media, Michelin stars, and the future of dining, this episode is for you.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, host Luca Servodio sits down with legendary chef Ludo Lefebvre — the culinary rockstar behind LudoBites, Petit Trois, and some of Los Angeles' most influential restaurants. Recorded inside his intimate Paris-inspired bistro, this candid conversation dives into Ludo's early days disrupting the LA dining scene, his transition into a restaurant empire, and why he still believes food — and butter — are the ultimate forms of creative freedom.Plus, co-host Karen Palmer returns to discuss what's hot in LA dining right now: the rise of a local restaurant chain, David Chang's new Century City spot, recent meals at Funke, Garibaldina Society, and Wallflour Pizza, and the biggest “Chef's Kiss, Big Miss” moments — from The Infatuation's Top 25 list to the backlash against The Bear and Unreasonable Hospitality, and even Erewhon's wild new toothpaste smoothie.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.Keywords: Ludo Lefebvre, LudoBites, Petit Trois, LA restaurants, Los Angeles food podcast, Chef Ludo, Jonathan Gold, David Chang, Funke, The Infatuation, Erewhon, The Bear, Unreasonable Hospitality, LA dining scene, Acquired Taste Media–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

Today on The LA Food Podcast, we're flipping the script — focusing not on the restaurant, but on you, the diner. Joining Luca and Father Sal is James Beard Award–winning author Adam Reiner, whose new book The New Rules of Dining Out redefines how we experience hospitality from the other side of the table. Reiner shares insider wisdom on how to dine like a pro, earn the respect of even the most jaded servers, and why “enlightened hospitality” might be due for a rethink.Plus, Father Sal recaps recent eats including Quarter Sheets Pizza in Echo Park (was it worth the line?), and the guys unpack Great White's racist controversy, LA Taco's questionable Mexican restaurant rankings, the new rules of visiting gentrified Mexico City, and Tyra Banks's mind-boggling new “hot ice cream.”A candid, funny, and occasionally spicy conversation about what it really means to be a good diner in 2025. Powered by Acquired Taste.

Jordan and Max answer audience questions and it's all Christmas eve plans, the Jones Hollywood fritto hack, Max & Helen's, favorite dive bars, The Smoke House onion ring thing, death row chewing, Holbox menu highlights, lots of nog, shrimp cocktail obsession, salty cocktails, where in the world is Peckerman, best pizza chains, Mott 32 Hollywood's opening,  Dunsmoor vs. Republique, Echo Park beef tacos, storing parm, Eater LA's website, Only Fans models of the food world, criticism backlash, and a game of Still Open or Way Closed?

Welp, another ridiculous list has hit the food media landscape, so Jordan and Max break all the losing and winning down. But first, Genghis Cohen has finally re-opened in a new location and the fellas have the shrimp toast and orange chicken first look featuring a member of Jordan's family. And no restaurant in Los Angeles is currently more hyped than Baby Bistro, so the fellas talk it and their experience with the Echo Park farmer's market driven hospitality house.

Santa Barbara might be known as the American Riviera, but its food scene is finally demanding the spotlight. This week on The LA Food Podcast, we recap 72 hours of eats — from surprisingly great Mexican food to a bao joint everyone's obsessed with — and explain why SB might just be California's most exciting dining city right now.Plus, we sit down with the team behind Dom's Taverna, the Basque-inspired newcomer from Dominique Crisp, Raj Nallapothola, and Ben Carey that's redefining Santa Barbara dining.In Chef's Kiss/Big Miss: goodbye Birdie G's, the rise of convenience sushi, and a burger list showdown (how dare you, Farley Elliott).Powered by Acquired Taste Media.–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into one of the most heated debates in the LA dining scene: why are Angelenos calling for a boycott of Enrique Olvera's acclaimed downtown restaurant Damian? Is the backlash justified, or has a whistleblowing media outlet (LA Taco) gone too far?Father Sal joins the conversation as we unpack the Damian controversy, celebrate the two Los Angeles spots that landed on Bon Appétit's 2025 Best New Restaurants in America list (Komal! Camelia!!), and highlight four beloved LA restaurants saved by community support (The Reel Inn! The Pantry!! Dulan's!!! Cole's French Dip????). We also break down the New York Times' lukewarm review of one of America's most famous dining rooms (Alinea).Plus, we recap recent eats across the city—from the new tasting menu at Firstborn in Chinatown, to the ever-popular Saffy's in East Hollywood, to Father Sal's first (and unforgettable) trip to the celiac-unfriendly cult favorite, Courage Bagels.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

Today on The LA Food Podcast, Dave Beran—the award-winning chef behind Santa Monica's Pasjoli and the tasting-menu temple Seline—sits down for his most candid interview yet. We talk about stepping into roles before you feel ready, the line between an intense kitchen and a toxic one, fundraising and vision, and how he truly feels about Seline not earning a Michelin star in year one. We also rewind to his Chicago years with Grant Achatz at Alinea and Next, and dig into how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, hospitality, and creativity in Los Angeles.Before that, part-time co-host Karen Palmer joins for recent eats in Ojai, what she's working on next (including a shockingly great pizzeria in a surprising location), and Chef's Kiss / Big Miss:Food & Wine's LA snub on its latest Best New Chefs listWhich LA spots made The New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America (2025)The latest trend sweeping LA restaurants and how we actually feel about itIf you care about fine dining, honest kitchen culture, and where Los Angeles food is headed next, this one is for you.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

Today on The LA Food Podcast, we're joined by none other than Nancy Silverton — LA's Queen of Carbohydrates, President of Pizza, and Secretary of Sourdough. Recorded at Osteria Mozza, our free-flowing conversation covers Nancy's legendary career, her impact on multiple eras of Los Angeles dining, and why she continues to bring new and exciting concepts to life. We also preview her upcoming panels at LA Chef Con 2025, including a tribute to Jonathan Gold and a celebration of 10 years of Netflix's Chef's Table.But first, Luca and Father Sal finally make it to Kato, the #1 restaurant on Bill Addison's 101. Did Jon Yao and Ryan Bailey's Michelin-starred spot live up to the hype? We break it down.In Chef's Kiss, Big Miss, we dive into Jenn Harris's review of Nobu, a buzzy new West Hollywood hotspot from a Southern celebrity chef (Sean Brock), plus an ode to the timeless Chinese American combo plate from a local legend.Powered by Acquired Taste Media.–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

What happens on the pod, stays on the pod—or does it? Following the hit Palm Springs recap, Luca is joined once again by his wife to break down a herculean three-day eating marathon at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the Strip's buzziest new food destination. From Mother Wolf's pasta to indulgent dinners at Don's Prime and Chyna Club, dim sum at Washing Potato, and an ambitious food crawl at the Promenade Food Hall, they ask the big question: is Fontainebleau the best Vegas dining resort for true food obsessives?In Part 2, Luca sits down with Chef Laetitia Rouabah, executive chef of La Fontaine, who built her career alongside Alain Ducasse in Paris, London, and New York before bringing her classic French sensibilities to Vegas. They dive into her inspiration for leaving NYC, how she adapts French cuisine for a new audience, and the biggest misconceptions about Vegas as a food city.And of course, there's Chef's Kiss / Big Miss—covering the latest Cracker Barrel controversy, a new California restaurant requirement, a killer Infatuation Wallflour review, and the viral US Open cocktail that has everyone buzzing.If you love Las Vegas dining, fine dining perspectives, and food world hot takes, this episode has it all.Powered by Acquired Taste.–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1127: We're diving into major tariff relief for EU carmakers, Sonic Automotive's EchoPark outpacing expectations, and how generative AI is rewriting the rules for online retail traffic. Show Notes with links:The automotive industry is watching closely as the U.S. and EU hammer out a framework deal that could bring massive tariff relief for European automaker. The fine print could mean big savings and new market access.The EU and U.S. announced a new trade framework aiming to reduce U.S. auto tariffs from 27.5% to 15%.Relief would be retroactive to August 1 if the EU introduces enabling legislation this month.In exchange, the EU pledged to cut tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and increase access for American agricultural products.The deal may expand to include mutual recognition of auto safety standards and influence future U.S. agreements with Japan and South Korea.EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic emphasized urgency: “It is the European Commission's firm intention to make proposals by the end of this month.”Sonic Automotive just dropped its Q2 2025 earnings, and while a hefty impairment charge dented the bottom line, EchoPark's performance made sure the story stayed bullish.Total revenue reached a record $3.7B, up 6% YoY.Despite a $172.4M impairment charge, adjusted EPS surged 49% to $2.19, beating expectations.EchoPark led the charge with $62.1M in gross profit (+22%) and a 679% increase in adjusted segment income.Segment income rose from $3.9M to $11.7M — a 200% leap.“EchoPark is just on fire,” said Sonic President Jeff Dyke.Adobe reports a massive 4,700% YoY increase in U.S. retail site traffic driven by generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini — a clear signal that AI is transforming the online shopping journey.Traffic from gen-AI sources has grown monthly since the 2024 holiday season.90% of users trust gen-AI recommendations; bounce rates are down 27%.Visits from AI referrals are 10% more engaged, with 32% longer durations.The conversion gap between AI and non-AI traffic has shrunk from 49% in January to 23% in July.“It's allowing a very optimized, urgent, efficient journey,” said Adobe's Vivek Pandya.0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier1:35 Next week, Paul and Erroll Bomar III will be at NAMAD next week2:38 EU-US Finalizing New Trade Deal4:35 EchoPark Boosts Sonic's Q2 Earnings6:52 4700% Increase In Retail Traffic From GenAI SitesJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

This week on The LA Food Podcast, Luca and Sal dig into the biggest story in food media: the latest round of layoffs at Eater. With reporters like Jaya Saxena and Amy McCarthy let go and LA's newsroom slimmed down, what does this mean for local food journalism, restaurant coverage, and the future of dining media in Los Angeles? We also debate whether influencer content and guides like The Infatuation can really replace in-depth reporting, and whether there's a path forward for food journalism in LA.Plus: our signature Chef's Kiss or Big Miss segment—covering everything from the rise of tableside carts and Florence's iconic Pino's Sandwiches opening in Los Feliz, to Anajak Thai's renovations, Netflix's new Next Gen Chef competition, and the return of the Gelato Festival World Masters. If you care about LA's dining scene, the role of food critics and journalists, and the culture wars playing out in restaurants, this episode is for you.The LA Food Podcast is powered by Acquired Taste Media. Be sure to check out our sister shows: Taqueando with Bill Esparza and Let It Rip. And don't forget to rate and review!–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

That's CHARLES to you buddy. And this Charles? Well… let's just say he's in charge!It's Chuck week babyyy everyone's favorite cut of meat and probably some people's favorite tv show. Chuck is the brainchild of Josh Schwartz (the OC, Gossip Girl) and stars Zachary Levi as a computer repair man who is brainwashed with government secrets. His world is flipped upside down when his ex roommate Matt Bomer is revealed to be a recently murdered spy. The series stars Yvonne Strahovski, Adam Baldwin, Joshua Gomez, Sarah Lancaster and so many more. So if you don't like this episode, have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again?HostsGeoff KerbisMax SingerRich Inman

Corey and Skip discuss Corey's rating of Briscoe's burnout in Pocono and the broadcasts moving from Prime to TNT. Plus, Corey is back in the car this weekend at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta for the first time since Bristol this spring and the guys discuss the unpredictability of the In-Season Challenge.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff Goldblum is an actor and musician currently living in Florence, Italy, but speaking with us today from the Carlyle Hotel in New York City. His newest record, Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra's Still Blooming, is out now. We chat about a Thom Browne party, an Echo Park book party, and a dinner at Baby Bistro, Jeff has two different smoothies going while we record, big floppy bow ties, who helps him with his wardrobe, bespoke wingtips, his Canadian gymnast wife, his sons are playing piano whether they want to or not, all the neighborhoods he's lived in Los Angeles, we compare his 80's and current day workouts, when his band "takes it for a walk," Frank Sanatra's daughter used to be his agent, his LA sushi spot, his stellar dental regiment, and Jeff reveals his stratgey for dining out as a celebrity. instagram.com/jeffgoldblum twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices