Podcasts about Echo Park

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

Aimee is flying high, her Echo Park megachurch filled every Sunday when suddenly she disappears while swimming in the ocean. It is a sensation. Weeks later she shows up bedraggled at a small Mexican border town with a remarkable tale to tell. But what really happened to Aimee while the police and press frantically searched for her?

What does healing look like when men are finally allowed to speak? In this powerful episode, we bring together four incredible voices—Leo Xia, Michael Huynh, Jackson Xia, and Noel Garcia, who are each reshaping the conversation around men's mental health, identity, and healing within Asian and Asian American communities. Through stories of pain, resilience, and community, this episode sheds light on how mental health challenges have shaped their identities, not just as individuals, but as men breaking generational silence. We also discuss what the future could look like if more safe spaces existed for men to connect, express, and heal. Whether you're personally navigating your journey or looking to support others, this conversation offers hope, guidance, and a powerful reminder: you are not alone. About the guests: Leo Xia is a men's group leader and facilitator focused on supporting Asian men. Through over six years of work and 500+ conversations, he's explored themes such as masculinity, identity, and culture. He leads JinShan Men's Community under his company, JinShan Collective, and facilitates Proud Asian Men with the nonprofit Asian Mental Health Project. → Leo Xia https://www.instagram.com/lowhiofficial/ → Proud Asian Men Bay Area Retreat 2025 https://lu.ma/2hlvr42p  Michael Huynh is a mental health researcher completing his PhD in Public Health at UC Irvine. He studies the impact of social relationships on mental health within Asian American communities. → Michael Huynh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mphuynh/ Jackson Xia is a dancer and facilitator who brings people together through joyful movement. With 15 years of street dance experience, he's taught youth across 20+ schools and led sessions for groups like Homeboy Industries and the Sierra Club. He also founded Soulful Sundays, a free dance picnic in Echo Park that supports mental health through movement in nature. → Jackson Xia: https://www.instagram.com/jackson.inabox/ → Soulful Sundays: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulsundaysla Noel Garcia is a Filipino American artist and founder of Genbu Daiko, with nearly 30 years of experience in Taiko drumming. His work blends rhythm, story, and soul to create spaces for healing, reflection, and connection. → Noel Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/taikonoel/ → Genbu Daiko of San Diego https://www.instagram.com/genbudaiko/   Useful Links: National Suicide and Mental Health Lifeline:→ https://988lifeline.org/ Teen Line:→ https://www.teenline.org/ How to Support Loved Ones: → https://www.suicideisdifferent.org/ → https://www.suicideispreventable.org/  --- ***This episode is sponsored by:

Valentino DeMartini was actually already behind the bar when he was a teen, barbacking and perfecting the martini for his family's bartending service. He started playing guitar around that time as well, inspired originally by emo but then embracing the country music of his youth. These days you can find him shaking things up at LA hotspot Donna's in the Echo Park neighborhood, while his twangy band Caravan 222 (originally formed in Chile) plays around town to an enthusiastic audience. He mixes up some music (including his band and solo stuff) here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uPWXhO7xFTaC2D0sg1X0Q?si=I5KOrFT7TRONgSkQQA8TGg

 Memorial Day – Remembering our Veterans! Penny production to stop! // Being caught doing embarrassing things! Fired from KLSX with no money, copying resumes at Kinkos. LAX rush is ON! People are getting out of town // Residents in Echo Park have had it with delivery drivers. Ghost kitchen has 20 vendors and drivers are constantly coming & going // June 4th I'll be at the Queen Mary! 8 convicted in Kim Kardashian Paris heist trial. Guy pulls out his guns in Pasadena and then calls the police on himself. 

Dogs eating their deceased owners in downtown LA? No, this isn't a horror movie—it's the real-life consequence of California's 'compassionate' homeless policies. Two individuals found dead at a tent encampment in LA's Westlake district, with one body partially consumed by her own pets after what appears to be a drug overdose. While officials struggle to address the 180,000+ homeless population (likely closer to 300,000), neighbors report their complaints go ignored as encampments, crime, and fentanyl devastate communities. Is anyone surprised this happened just minutes from Echo Park, where previous cleanup efforts revealed rat infestations and underground tunnels? How many more people need to die before politicians admit their 'housing first' approach is all harm, no reduction? SUBSCRIBE to stay informed about the government policies creating third-world conditions in America's wealthiest state, and SHARE this video to expose what mainstream media won't cover.

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we're joined by Claire Dinhut—aka Condiment Claire—cookbook author, flavor scientist, and social media sensation. Born and raised in Los Angeles but now based in Europe, Claire has taken TikTok by storm with her inventive approach to sauces, spreads, and the science of taste. Recorded at Venice's iconic Roosterfish bar, this episode covers her global condiment obsessions, her viral rise to food fame, and the delicious details behind her new release, The Condiment Book—a must-have for any home cook.We also dive into Claire's “Condiment Mount Rushmore,” her hot takes on trending sauce brands, and her go-to LA eats whenever she's back in town.Plus: why chefs love and hate burgers, the surprising economics behind oysters, and a major shake-up coming to one of LA's most beloved French restaurants.Whether you're a flavor fanatic, cookbook collector, or just obsessed with where to eat in LA, this episode's for you.Helpful Links:Condiment Claire https://www.tiktok.com/@condimentclaire?lang=enJulia Moskin on burgers https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/dining/burgers-jeremy-fox-birdie-gs.htmlAmy McCarthy on oysters https://www.eater.com/2025/5/14/24430156/oyster-cost-dollar-oysters-restaurant?_gl=1*13g3fhu*_ga*NTY3MzcwNDY5LjE2Nzk1MzY5MTc.*_ga_GMSWCRTSTY*czE3NDczMzM3MzMkbzMyMyRnMSR0MTc0NzMzMzc1NSRqMzgkbDAkaDA.Jenn Harris on Pasjoli https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-05-15/pasjoli-santa-monica-french-restaurant-reopen–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Go check out Roosterfish

This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into the results of a new survey from Substack favorite The Angel that asked Angelenos what they really want from restaurants. Hosts Luca and Father Sal break down what LA diners say matters most—vibe vs. food, great service, price, and originality—and reveal the surprising (and kind of maddening) contradictions in the data.In Part 2, we're joined by Nancy DaSilva and Bits Nicholas from Compliments to the Chef for a Top Chef Season 22 midseason check-in. We talk fantasy picks, emerging food trends, and who we think has what it takes to win it all.Plus, big news: The LA Food Podcast is now part of the Acquired Taste Media network—home to the new show Taqueando with Bill Esparza! If you're into tacos, regional Mexican cuisine, and the LA food scene, this one's a must-subscribe.Keywords: LA food scene, restaurant survey, Top Chef Season 22, LA dining trends, Bill Esparza, Taqueando, LA restaurants, Substack The Angel, Mexican cuisine, foodie podcastHelpful Links:Taqueando with Bill Esparza https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZY5gUvBo0Z3pRmCJILM6SJames Beard media nominations https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/2025-james-beard-media-award-nomineesThe Angel survey https://www.theangel.la/p/what-angelenos-want-from-restaurants-survey-resultsCompliments to the Chef https://open.spotify.com/show/5ySvTZh0inCpq1SJP9baq6–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

Is Jordan Kahn's Meteora on track for a second Michelin star? On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we dive deep into LA's most ambitious fine-dining jungle—Meteora. After falling for Chef Jordan Kahn's futuristic tasting menu at Vespertine, we head to his Melrose Avenue follow-up to see if the hype (and the hefty price tag) is justified. Is this lush, high-concept, nature-driven restaurant actually deserving of a second Michelin star? We break it down, course by course.Plus, it's Part 4 of our Opening Cafe Esca series with chefs Luke Reyes and Reilly Cox. This week, they walk us through the creative (and chaotic) process of building a food and beverage menu from scratch for their upcoming coastal Italian spot in LA's Arts District.And don't miss our rapid-fire Chef's Kiss / Big Miss segment, featuring TikTok-famous olive oil squeeze bottles, Apple TV's new chef series, and maybe the most aggravating pizza guy on the internet.Helpful Links:Meteora https://meteora.la/TASTE on those pesky squeeze bottles https://tastecooking.com/the-big-squeeze/Careme preview, per The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/arts/television/careme-french-chef.htmlEater on Texas Strip https://ny.eater.com/2025/4/25/24416858/texas-renaming-new-york-strip-steak-bill-texas-stripOpening Cafe Esca Part 1 https://open.spotify.com/episode/19HDiV4o0i2dP9ZZ7B7E9BPart 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DoKDMtS74ngrVzjBBkzXIPart 3 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7J8MZ7HGuMIdRvq6zYezUy?si=hXmPzXKrQ9uwKktH3tIEuw–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

The sponsor today is betterhelp. betterhelp.com/aitapod for 10% offHappy mon mon hon hons. Hope everyone's doing great :). It's gosling season in Echo Park and I am loving life!!! Much love to all y'all. I am joined on this one by funny, funny man Radu Bondar and delightful, laughalicious Karla Espino.Karla Insta - https://www.instagram.com/fun_kee/Radu Insta - https://www.instagram.com/radubondar/(0:00) - Banter(18:26) - AITA for clapping back at co-worker over her reading tastes?(29:42) - AITA for not opening a chest to ease my roommate's fears?(39:45) - AITA for waking up my roommate's mom w seggs?(48:55) - AITA for sleeping naked bc roomie's GF keeps waking me up?BEST way to Submit a sitch or comment: https://www.reddit.com/r/AITApod/Email - amitheahole@gmail.com Join Patreon! https://patreon.com/aitapodWhat's on Patreon?- 200+ Bonus eps- NO ADS and accurate timestamps- Discord with awesome communityTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/aita_pod/

Bronwen Kinzler-Britton & Jose Ibarra both came from more fine-dining backgrounds, but realized they just wanted to work for themselves and make great pizza. Naughty Pie Nature operates out of a tiny corner kitchen space (no dine-in) in Echo Park, but they've had a nice, steady growth pattern since they were just a pop-up a year or so ago.

Part 4 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury is about to encounter a horrible grist mill - human cruelty on the one, beyond-human monsters on the other. The high costs of cheap corn come calling. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury is about to encounter a horrible grist mill - human cruelty on the one, beyond-human monsters on the other. The high costs of cheap corn come calling. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lele Dinner Club is the buzzy new supper club from Pizzana chef and master pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi, offering an exclusive 10-course Neapolitan tasting menu that's quickly become Los Angeles' hottest reservation. With only three seatings so far and a waitlist already topping 6,000 names, this underground culinary experience is redefining LA fine dining. On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, I take Father Sal behind the scenes of the entire Lele Dinner Club journey—how to get in, what's on the menu, and why this immersive, communal experience is unlike anything else in the city's restaurant scene.In Part 2, we're joined by 13-time James Beard Award winner Steve Dolinsky for an exclusive Pizza City Fest Los Angeles 2025 preview. Happening this weekend at LA Live, Pizza City Fest will feature over 40 top pizzerias from across Southern California. I sat down with Steve at LaSorted's in Chinatown to talk all things LA pizza—what makes it special, how it compares to pizza scenes in New York and Chicago, and why he believes LA is becoming a major pizza capital in the U.S.Whether you're a die-hard foodie, pizza obsessive, or just trying to score a seat at Lele Dinner Club, this is one episode you don't want to miss.Helpful Links:Lele Dinner Club https://www.leledinnerclub.com/Pizza City Fest https://pizzacityfest.com/Jenn Harris on Lele Dinner Club https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-21/le-le-dinner-club-italian-food-daniele-uditiNYT's Priya Krishna on restaurant design https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/dining/restaurant-ambience-vibes.htmlNYT's Kim Severson on the return of meat https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/dining/meat-beef-restaurants-politics.htmlEEEEEATSCON 2025 https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/los-angelesAntoni Porowski's cheese raves https://www.eater.com/2025/4/22/24413509/antoni-porowski-interview-queer-eye–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

Part 3 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury has come at a steep cost, and the ambitions of her stepfather, Harvey, may be reaching the point of no return. She has precious little time to be a rebellious teenager before the world will be irrevocably shifted, in ways she could never imagine. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of Carrion Harvest. Sprout's life of luxury has come at a steep cost, and the ambitions of her stepfather, Harvey, may be reaching the point of no return. She has precious little time to be a rebellious teenager before the world will be irrevocably shifted, in ways she could never imagine. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Lopez is the James Beard semifinalist chef behind Barra Santos, one of the buzziest restaurants in recent memory to grace Los Angeles. Barra Santos is a tiny, sardine-tin of a restaurant in Cypress Park serving up thoughtful, super high-quality Portuguese fare. But as small as the restaurant's footprint is, the noise it's made since opening has been nothing short of deafening. After visiting the restaurant myself, I knew I wanted to get to know the mastermind behind the operation, and Chef Melissa did not disappoint. Would I go so far as to say we've got one of the country's brightest rising stars on our hands? Yes, yes, I would. But listen to the interview and visit Barra Santos to make up your own mind on the matter. But first, a nasally rendition of a couple of things that caught my eye this week. There's a Jenn Harris piece on how the tariffs are endangering the diversity that makes LA's food scene one of the best in the country, a Substack newsletter (Khushbu Shah's Tap Is Fine) on whether or not we should view influencers as experts, and an exciting new survey (from Emily Wilson at The Angel) on what Angelenos want from restaurants that I highly encourage you to take. Helpful Links:Jenn Harris on tariffs https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-11/los-angeles-restaurants-tariffs-southeast-asian-foodLaurie Ochoa on chili crisp and tariffs https://www.latimes.com/food/newsletter/2025-04-12/its-too-late-to-tariff-the-globalization-out-of-american-cuisine-more-chili-crisp-please-tasting-notesKhushbu Shah on influencers, amateurs, and expertise https://khushbushah.substack.com/p/when-did-we-all-become-afraid-of?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=2026436&post_id=161441896&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=31nins&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=emailEmily Wilson's survey in The Angel https://www.theangel.la/p/what-angelenos-want-from-restaurants-survey?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1717567&post_id=161269590&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=31nins&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email&hide_intro_popup=trueGab Chabran and Suzanne Levy on grants for restaurants from the California Restaurant Foundation https://laist.com/news/food/10-000-grant-available-for-restaurants-affected-by-la-firesBarra Santos https://www.barrasantosla.com/–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

Part 2 of Carrion Harvest. Last time we learned of our protagonist, Sprout, how she came from a simple childhood in Maine, but after her mother was widowed, she remarried a mysterious and ambitious man by the name of Harvey. Harvey, and his special corn which is meant to solve world hunger, delivers a life of luxury beyond their imagination… But the cost of that luxury is higher than anyone will realize Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of Carrion Harvest. Last time we learned of our protagonist, Sprout, how she came from a simple childhood in Maine, but after her mother was widowed, she remarried a mysterious and ambitious man by the name of Harvey. Harvey, and his special corn which is meant to solve world hunger, delivers a life of luxury beyond their imagination… But the cost of that luxury is higher than anyone will realize Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. It's the word on everybody's lips this week and, as you'd expect, every food media outlet in the country published some sort of breakdown of what this means for restaurants and the food industry at large. Father Sal and I sift through the noise to distill what this means for LA restaurateurs and diners alike. Also on this episode, we issue a correction from last episode, we recap a beefy meal at the newly opened Matu Kai in Brentwood, and we dive deep on Meghan McCarron's piece for the New York Times' tracking how the decline of middle class restaurants - think Red Lobster, Chili's, Outback Steakhouse and the like - speaks to a worrying trend in American dining. In Chef's Kiss Big Miss, there's the closure of an iconic Greek restaurant, the launch of a questionable celebrity (Glen Powell) sauce brand, and the announcement of a brand new Vince Vaughn flick that hit a little too close to home for yours truly. Helpful links:Jaya Saxena and Bettina Makalintal on tariffs https://www.eater.com/24401316/trump-tariffs-effects-on-food-spices-explained-burlap-barrel-natoora-tuk-tuk-snack-shop-interviewThe LA Times' Patrick Comiskey on tariffs and wine https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-07/will-tariffs-kill-mid-priced-winesThe NY Times' Eric Asimov on tariffs and wine https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/dining/drinks/wine-tariffs.htmlMatu Kai https://www.matusteak.com/Meghan McCarron on the decline of casual dining chains https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/dining/middle-class-restaurant.htmlPapa Cristos closing https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-06/papa-cristos-closing-dupars-chili-johns-struggling-la-old-restaurants-in-troubleGlen Powell BLT https://www.delish.com/food-news/a64410917/glen-powell-blt-recipe/Molly Baz vegan burgers https://pdx.eater.com/2025/4/3/24398516/portland-oregon-vegan-fast-food-restaurant-face-plant-open-molly-bazScott McTominay and tomatoes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6234877/2025/04/03/scott-mctominay-man-united-napoli-italy-tomatoes/–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

The serpent has been around for a quite some time. It's biblical stature as the representation of the temptation of the devil to Eve in the Garden of Eden has often been part of Western thought, but the asp was a powerful symbol in ancient Egyptian culture, representing "divine authority of the pharaohs." The serpent has been a protector and mischievous creature, chaotic and a form of order. And this is where we find Montreal-born, LA-based sculpture artist David Altmejd, on the border of chaos and order, restraint and rawness, realism and fantasy. We are in the underworld but also inverting the hierarchy of the world above it all in one.I spoke with David on the occasion of his solo show, The Serpent, at White Cube Gallery in NYC, a show exploring a theme he had wanted to challenge himself for years and one that brought out a whole new direction and subconscious expression that he plans to explore in future shows and works. On a sunny April morning, I visited David's now almost-empty-but-in-the-process-of-new-ideas studio in Echo Park and found that this was just the time to get the story of where he is at in 2025. David digs himself into quite a personal world when he is making a show, and he told me he is often unprepared or able to speak of his work until it leaves his studio. So here we are. On this episode of The Uniborw's Radio Juxtapoz podcast, we speak with David Altmejd about feline energy, biology, physical space, the beauty of a sculpture that is almost always in motion, and what The Serpent means to him. ⁠Subscribe to the Radio Juxtapoz podcast! The Unibrow's Radio Juxtapoz podcast⁠ is hosted by Juxtapoz editor, ⁠⁠⁠Evan Pricco⁠⁠⁠. Episode 160 was recorded in Los Angeles on April 7, 2025.This episode of Radio Juxtapoz is brought to you by the generous support of the ⁠⁠⁠Artemizia Foundation⁠⁠,⁠ a world class museum of contemporary, graffiti and street art in Bisbee, Arizona.

Episode Title: “Sanctuary in Practice: Art, Advocacy, and Survival with Dalia Palacios” In this luminous and profoundly intimate episode of What's My Thesis?, host Javier Proenza is joined by teaching artist and community advocate Dalia Palacios, whose multidisciplinary practice and lived experience offer a compelling meditation on resilience, displacement, motherhood, and the transformative power of art. Palacios, born and raised in Echo Park, Los Angeles, recounts her early creative awakening amid housing insecurity, gentrification, and cultural dislocation. Her trajectory—from riding buses and bicycles across the city, to leading youth art workshops that reflect current gallery exhibitions—unfolds with honesty and urgency. With a voice shaped by community organizing, lived trauma, and poetic resolve, Palacios articulates the many roles she occupies: artist, mother, educator, survivor, and advocate. A former resident artist at Arts at Blue Roof, Palacios reflects on the pivotal experience of having a dedicated studio for the first time—a moment that catalyzed a deeply collaborative and experimental body of work, incorporating embroidery on paper, recycled materials, sculpture, and storytelling. The residency not only fostered material exploration but also offered a vital container for healing postpartum depression and longstanding mental health challenges exacerbated by the pandemic lockdown. Throughout the conversation, themes of intergenerational trauma, the stigmatization of mental illness in Latino communities, and the tension between art world access and grassroots engagement are explored with vulnerability and depth. Palacios shares how art has remained her sanctuary from childhood through motherhood, offering a rare continuity of purpose across ever-shifting landscapes. Highlights include: Her work with students at Angel's Gate Cultural Center and the exhibition Black in Place Memories of learning to draw in Tijuana and formative punishment-as-creativity exercises Her advocacy against gentrification through graffiti, wheatpasting, and stencil work The profound role of community support in her healing journey The collaborative joy of working on a public mural with L.A. Commons and artist John Treviño Insights into applying for artist residencies as a parent and self-taught practitioner Palacios's reflections are a reminder that the act of making art—especially in community—is a radical form of care. Her work speaks to the invisible labor of motherhood, the architecture of survival, and the quiet brilliance of those who create despite the odds. Follow Dalia Palacios on Instagram @blissone and stay tuned for her forthcoming website. Keywords: Dalia Palacios, LA artist, teaching artist Los Angeles, postpartum depression art, Arts at Blue Roof, Angel's Gate Cultural Center, gentrification graffiti, art and healing, Latinx artist mental health, public mural Los Angeles, L.A. Commons, John Treviño, community-based art, artist parent residency, What's My Thesis podcast.

Part 1 of Carrion Harvest. When Sprout's mother marries an ambitious genetic scientist, she is wrenched from her simple but familiar life on the coast of Maine and thrust into an elite world of wealth and power. As her stepfather's influence grows, she realizes that his experiments are not as benevolent as he claims … and that he serves a force far darker than simple greed. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of Carrion Harvest. When Sprout's mother marries an ambitious genetic scientist, she is wrenched from her simple but familiar life on the coast of Maine and thrust into an elite world of wealth and power. As her stepfather's influence grows, she realizes that his experiments are not as benevolent as he claims … and that he serves a force far darker than simple greed. Carrion Harvest is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Morgan Sylvia. Performed by Jessica Taige. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ X: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Controversy in Hollywood as news breaks that Elon Musk - yes, THAT Elon Musk - has tapped beloved LA chef Eric Greenspan to helm his upcoming Tesla-themed Diner on Santa Monica Blvd. Is Chef Greenspan's choice to take the job in any way defensible, or is he just another DOGE bag? Father Sal and I dig into the news and the backlash to make sense of it all. Plus, the James Beard Awards announced their nominees including 5 So Cal establishments, LA Taco's Taco Madness got underway with one notable absence, and in Chef's Kiss Big Miss we tackle revolving restaurants, gullible pastry chefs, and a list of rules for modern dining.Helpful links:Breijo and Goldman on Greenspan and the Tesla Diner https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-28/la-chef-picked-to-run-tesla-diner-in-hollywoodSoCal James Beard nominees https://la.eater.com/2025/4/2/24399234/los-angeles-james-beard-foundation-award-nominees-2025LA Taco Taco Madness https://lataco.com/taco-madness-2025Con Mum https://www.netflix.com/title/81708174Galuten on best burger / martini combo https://la.eater.com/2025/4/1/24398077/best-bar-burger-martini-los-angeles-noah-galutenFinancial Times' rules for dining https://www.ft.com/content/dba8928b-0961-4174-bd00-5096a2e65beaRevolving restaurants https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/dining/revolving-restaurant.html–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

Featured Stories:"My Roommate Daisy"Carlos from Los Angeles shares an unsettling experience involving his roommate, Daisy.​"The Grand Hotel in Jerome, Arizona"Heather from Mesa, AZ, recounts eerie happenings at this historic hotel.​"The Lady in White"Greg from Echo Park tells of an encounter with a mysterious apparition.​"Dark Figure"Yvonne from the Philippines describes a frightening shadowy presence.​"3:33am"Hector from New Mexico details a series of events occurring at this ominous hour.​"The Seance"Deborah from Seattle narrates the unexpected outcomes of a séance.​"Little Ghost Girl"Nellie from Illinois shares her experience with a young spectral visitor.​"The Babysitter"Dave from Sioux Falls recounts a chilling babysitting job.​----Have a ghost story to share? Call the hotline at 1 (701) 484-2666 or visit tellmeaghoststory.com to leave a message.  Stay Connected:Follow the show on YouTube @tellmeaghoststoryor Instagram @tellmeaghostorypodcast.​ Merchandise:Get your official "Tell Me A Ghost Story" T-shirt here.​ Credits:Theme Music: "Sexy Sax" by Cool Cascade.Production: Newman Media

I (Luca) moderated the latest Family Meal panel discussion on how restaurants rose to the challenge during the January wildfires. This is the recording of that panel discussion, featuring four very impressive speakers who I introduce at the top of the recording. We discuss all matters of important topics including how restaurants can prepare for the next big crisis and what you and I can do to support them when shit inevitably hits the fan. We'll be back Friday with our regularly scheduled programming. Father Sal and I have a ton to catch up on including my trip to Vegas for Pizza Expo, controversy surrounding the newly minted chef of Elon Musk's Tesla diner in Hollywood, and Sal's brazen decision to cheat on me with another podcast this week. You won't wanna miss it. Helpful links:Family Meal https://www.family-meal.us/New School https://www.newschoolconsulting.com/Lien Ta https://www.instagram.com/lientigre/?hl=enHere's Looking At You https://www.instagram.com/hereslookingatyoula/?hl=enAlycia Harshfield https://www.linkedin.com/in/alycia-harshfield-92350853Restaurants Care https://restaurantscare.org/Alexa Rousso https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexa-carpena-rousso_always-honored-to-represent-homeboy-industries-activity-7310095363577655296-BCed/Homeboy Industries https://homeboyindustries.org/Stephen Poux https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-poux-risk-management/–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

Part 5 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. He's escaped the Estate - or so he thinks. Safety proves illusive as Peter wakes up from one nightmare, into another of an even more diabolical kind. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 5 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. He's escaped the Estate - or so he thinks. Safety proves illusive as Peter wakes up from one nightmare, into another of an even more diabolical kind. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Sutton is the chief critic and editor at The LO Times, one of the absolute best sources of food writing Substack has to offer. He previously served as Eater New York's chief food critic for almost a decade, and prior to that, the New York critic at Bloomberg News. He's won a James Beard Award and been nominated for two more, and today he lets us into his mind to understand not just how one earns the title of “critic,” but what food criticism actually entails. After Father Sal and I discussed the LA Times 101 at the end of 2024, it became abundantly clear to me that there's a lot of confusion out there about what a critic's role should be. Some believe it's to put people on to new spots and to protect their dollars from the duds, while others believe it's to point out the good and especially the bad aspects of the hottest restaurant in town. The truth is, it's way more nuanced than that, and Ryan does an excellent job of breaking down the true responsibilities of a critic, not just on an individual level, but as a profession as a whole. It also doesn't hurt that he has some fun anecdotes involving Red Lobster and Chick-fil-A, so if you do nothing else, stick around for those. Helpful links:The LO Times https://www.thelotimes.com/–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

Part 4 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Now he's inside the Estate, and battling to survive. He's survived a deadly suit of armor, stuffed lions that came to life, and a diabolical "honey trap." But the worst nightmares may be those that look back at him in the mirror. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Now he's inside the Estate, and battling to survive. He's survived a deadly suit of armor, stuffed lions that came to life, and a diabolical "honey trap." But the worst nightmares may be those that look back at him in the mirror. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been five years since the pandemic forced us to wipe down our groceries, binge Tiger King, and pick up hobbies like basket weaving or, in my case, eating 100 pizzas in 365 days. Of course, COVID also notably sent shockwaves through the restaurant industry, and to this day, the labor market still hasn't recovered. What's behind the lag and what are industry pros doing about it? Father Sal is with us to discuss two excellent articles by Adam Reiner on this exact topic. Also on the episode today, seven LA restaurants were added to the California Michelin Guide, which ones are we most excited to try? Listen to find out. Plus, a meal at the number 17 restaurant in the world, an LA food romantic drama unfolds on Instagram, a celebrity chef (Joshua Weissman) deems LA the best street food city in the world, and a couple of Chinese teenagers get a little frisky with a steaming bowl of hot pot. Helpful links:Join me at Family Meal on Monday March 24th! Use code “LACOUNTDOWN20” for a 20% discount on the $20 tickets https://www.tixtree.com/e/family-meal-how-to-make-help-helpful-9e559f3f393fAdam Reiner on labor shortage for Eater https://www.eater.com/24385730/restaurant-job-market-covid-pandemic-effectsAnd Adam again for The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/13/covid-pandemic-jobs-changeLA restaurants added to the Michelin Guide https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-03-12/michelin-adds-15-restaurants-california-guide-los-angelesSupport Bistro Blue https://www.instagram.com/share/_iQyQWS1rJoshua Weissman and Memo Torres try street food https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1S05ZClQj4Doggy bags on the way out https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/dining/restaurant-leftovers.htmlChinese hot pot-gate https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/13/travel/haidilao-china-urine-hotpot-broth-intl-hnk–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

Part 3 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Now he's inside the Estate, and battling to survive. He's escaped death from the hands of an ghostly suit of armor, but what horrors await him next? The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Now he's inside the Estate, and battling to survive. He's escaped death from the hands of an ghostly suit of armor, but what horrors await him next? The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for the 2025 Top Chef Fantasy Draft!Season 22 of Top Chef kicked off this week in Canada. As we do every year, Father Sal and I hosted a draft of the 15 competitors vying for the title of Top Chef. We're joined by 2024 champion Jessie Evans (alias @Jessie_Eats on Instagram), and Nancy DaSilva and Bits Nicholas of the Compliments to the Chef podcast. Plus, an LA Times article on a one-man tasting menu in Downtown LA, and a New York Times feature on a, erm, controversial restaurant in London town…Helpful links:Bravo Top Chef https://www.bravotv.com/top-chefCompliments to the Chef podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5ySvTZh0inCpq1SJP9baq6Jessie Eats on IG https://www.instagram.com/jessie_eats/?hl=enHeather Platt on Sora Craft Kitchen https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-03-11/restaurants-los-angeles-one-employee-sora-craft-kitchenAmelia Nierenberg on The Yellow Bittern https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/dining/yellow-bittern-london-restaurant.html–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

Try Magic Mind at magicmind.com/undertow, and use code UNDERTOW20 at checkout for up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases. Part 2 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. But now that he's inside the Estate, he realizes it is full of unbelievable horrors, and he may never be able to escape. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Try Magic Mind at magicmind.com/undertow, and use code UNDERTOW20 at checkout for up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases. Part 2 of The Collection. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. But now that he's inside the Estate, he realizes it is full of unbelievable horrors, and he may never be able to escape. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined today by Chef Johnny Lee, the mastermind behind Rasarumah, one of LA's hottest new restaurants serving inventive Southeast Asian food with a heavy Malaysian bent. Chef Johnny joins us to talk about the new concept, but also about what it was like to say goodbye to his deeply personal project Pearl River Deli. We talk about Hainan chicken, the struggles of learning to be a business operator when you've mostly worked the line your entire career, and what it's been like to partner with Last Word Hospitality on his new exciting venture.But first, I had the distinct pleasure of attending Taco Bell's Live Mas Live event in Brooklyn earlier this week. This is their event in the mold of Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in which they offer sneak peeks from their test kitchen and roll out the new menu items for the year ahead. I met up with Daniel Wargo AKA Forking Around in the lobby of our hotel the morning after the event to debrief. Yes, we talk about which drops we're most excited about, but we also ask ourselves what LA restaurants can learn from the Live Mas lifestyle. I was honestly surprised by how much I enjoyed this event - not just the food, but really the ethos behind what Taco Bell does to innovate and to build a relationship with its fans. I think there's tons that even the most mom and pop of establishments can learn by taking a page out of the chalupa handbook, so to speak. Helpful links:Rasarumah https://rasarumah.com/Taco Bell Live Mas LIVE recap https://www.chowhound.com/1804512/taco-bell-new-menu-items-2025/Daniel Wargo https://www.instagram.com/forkingaround.tv/?hl=en–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

Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Five days a week, Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite Ambetter Health 400 DFS Picks 2025 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. How many drivers above the $10k mark can you trust having in your lineups? Why is it important to have at least one of the road course "ringers," in your lineups this week? Which driver below $7,000 offers the most value to your roster? Who will bring you the most value based on their salary this week? Where will Bubba Wallace finish and can he beat his Underdog Fantasy finishing projection? Can Carson Hocevar avoid another week of confrontation and beat his projection? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Our second novella in the "Trio of Nightmares" is The Collection, by Maine-based writer Katherine Silva. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Trying to overcome nightmares of his time in the Great War and memories of a bittersweet childhood, Peter finds himself drawn to the estate, hoping to understand his father's final days and the research that caused him to lose his sanity. But once inside the house, he uncovers the secrets his father kept, and the unimaginable horrors that await through every door. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our second novella in the "Trio of Nightmares" is The Collection, by Maine-based writer Katherine Silva. In the wake of his estranged father's death, newspaper editor, Peter Dawson, discovers the old man, a renowned professor, owned an estate somewhere in the dense woodlands of Norfolk County. Trying to overcome nightmares of his time in the Great War and memories of a bittersweet childhood, Peter finds himself drawn to the estate, hoping to understand his father's final days and the research that caused him to lose his sanity. But once inside the house, he uncovers the secrets his father kept, and the unimaginable horrors that await through every door. The Collection is a Dagaz Media production for Realm. Written by Katherine Silva. Performed by Cliff Chapman. Editing and sound design by Rory O'Shea. Music by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Undertow is a production of Realm, hosted by Fred Greenhalgh. Associate produced by Devin Shepherd. Executive produced by Fred Greenhalgh and Molly Barton. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is going on at The Original Pantry Cafe in downtown LA? Reports of a labor dispute threatening to close down the storied institution have been swirling all week. We try to make sense of the noise, and ask ourselves is there any hope for the house that Richard Riordan built? Secondly, Silver Lake lesbian bar The Ruby Fruit just added controversy to its menu. The bar has been fighting for survival since the wildfires took a massive hit to their bottom line. And while they've generally received an outpouring of support, an investigative piece from Eater suggests that not everybody is so enthused with how the bar has handled its business. Finally, what do raw milk, women's history month and Gordon Ramsey all have in common? Well, they all make an appearance in this week's epic round of Chef's Kiss, Big Miss. Helpful Links:The LA Times' Cindy Carcamo on the Original Pantry Cafe situationhttps://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-02-21/the-original-pantry-cafe-owner-threatens-to-close-historic-diner-over-union-contract-disputeJake Hook (@dinertheory) on Original Pantry https://lataco.com/original-patry-closing-downtown-laMona Holmes and Rebecca Roland on The Ruby Fruit https://la.eater.com/2025/2/21/24370002/the-ruby-fruit-silver-lake-lesbian-sapphically-inclined-wine-bar-employees-inclusionRe:HER Women's History Month https://www.regardingherfood.org/whmfLA Times' Daniel Hernandez on pajarete https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-02-25/raw-milk-pajarete-mexican-culture-muscoy-compton–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠

Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Five days a week, Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix DFS Picks 2025 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. How many drivers above the $10k mark can you trust having in your lineups? Why is it important to have at least one of the road course "ringers," in your lineups this week? Which driver below $7,000 offers the most value to your roster? Who will bring you the most value based on their salary this week? Where will Bubba Wallace finish and can he beat his Underdog Fantasy finishing projection? Can Carson Hocevar avoid another week of confrontation and beat his projection? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast Watch the NASCAR Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nascargamblingpodcastSGPN Follow The Hosts On Social MediaRod Villagomez - http://www.twitter.com/rjvillagomezCody Zeeb - http://www.twitter.com/Husker_Zeeb Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Three days a week, Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Betting Picks 2025 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Will Kyle Larson find his way back to victory lane now that he is back on a more comfortable track style? How well will Shane Van Gisbergen do on his first road course of the season? Are we in a third straight thrilling finish to start the year? Who will emerge as this season's road racing ace? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Three days a week, Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix Betting Picks 2025 at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Will Kyle Larson find his way back to victory lane now that he is back on a more comfortable track style? How well will Shane Van Gisbergen do on his first road course of the season? Are we in a third straight thrilling finish to start the year? Who will emerge as this season's road racing ace? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcast Watch the NASCAR Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nascargamblingpodcastSGPN Follow The Hosts On Social MediaRod Villagomez - http://www.twitter.com/rjvillagomezCody Zeeb - http://www.twitter.com/Husker_Zeeb Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Kyle Robert and Brian Twining get you set for the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix as the 2025 NASCAR season keeps rolling. Kyle and Brian run through the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix betting board to see if there is value prior to qualifying. The guys run through Caesars, Fanduel and BetMGM! They look at outrights, placings and head to head matchups for COTA. They also break down their favorite picks on GridRIval! As a reminder, use code AOP25 for a 100% match deposit up to $100. While you are there make sure you join the COMPLETELY FREE listeners league!https://t.co/EXWgnKQpzsSubscribe to the Green White Checkered our FREE newsletter on Substack.https://aoppodcast.substack.com/00:00 Intro11:15 Daytona 500 Drafkings and Betting Recap20:57 COTA Outright Odds and Targets43:35 COTA Placings, Head to Heads, and More58:24 COTA Betting Card Review

Part 2 of Dead Man's Suit, by Chris Bernier. Amelia Crane covers the dead. As the obituary writer for Salem's oldest newspaper, it's her job to memorialize recently-deceased members of the town's old magick families. This led her to the funeral of Abernathy Waid, which has been strange, even for someone in Amelia's profession. And as Abernathy's will is read, things will get weirder. Dead Man's Suit is a Dagaz Media Production for Realm. Written by Chris Bernier Performed by Dominique Salvacion Editing and Sound Design by Rory O'Shea Music by Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions Produced by Fred Greenhalgh Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of Dead Man's Suit, by Chris Bernier. Amelia Crane covers the dead. As the obituary writer for Salem's oldest newspaper, it's her job to memorialize recently-deceased members of the town's old magick families. This led her to the funeral of Abernathy Waid, which has been strange, even for someone in Amelia's profession. And as Abernathy's will is read, things will get weirder. Dead Man's Suit is a Dagaz Media Production for Realm. Written by Chris Bernier Performed by Dominique Salvacion Editing and Sound Design by Rory O'Shea Music by Epidemic Sound and Blue Dot Sessions Produced by Fred Greenhalgh Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Final Hour Fun Fact. Top Story of the Day on if the Dodgers are bad for baseball. Dead and Alive Guy Birthday of the Day. Good Bye from Echo Park and The Dream Center.