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This week we discuss the man behind the park and his explosive criminal trial.subscribe to our patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life got away from the docs this week, so they're bringing you a re-release of one of their very first “Vintage Los Angeles” episodes. This episode is from 2019 and it is one of their favorites as it focuses on two fascinating characters that are integral to the history and development of Los Angeles. Dr. Scott covers founding father, Griffith J. Griffith, and his dirty little intimate partner violence secrets at the turn of the century, while Dr. Shiloh leads you through the history of the OG criminal profiler, Dr. J. Paul de River, and his involvement in some of Los Angeles' most horrific crimes throughout the 1930's and 1940's. Mentions: Heritage Square Museum http://heritagesquare.org/ Deranged LA Crimes http://derangedlacrimes.com/ Steve Hodel's blog https://stevehodel.com/ John Brian King https://johnbrianking.com/ Die-Alogue podcast https://www.yellowtapetruecrime.com/diealoguepodcast You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/ Get free chicken nuggets for a year and 10% off your first box when you sign up today at butcherbox.com/LANSC and use code LANSC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of LA's largest land benefactors was known as an ostentatious philanthropist, it turns out he was also a really terrible husband.  We're going on a twisty, turny ride all the way to California for this one.  Get your 2 quarts of daily Whiskey ready, this one is a Doozy. 

Sup Pals! Today, we got 2 brand spankin' new facties for ya! First, Kayci gives us the history of WHY Thanksgiving is on a Thursday (We got FDR to blame for it, of course). Then, Jason smacks us in the face with some cold hard truths about L.A.'s beautiful Griffith Park and the notoriety of Griffith J. Griffith, for whom it was named after. Tune in, Make Friends, Get Fact! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/friendswhofact/support

In this episode, Maggie discusses the forgotten legend of Agnes Mesmer who was the wife of the infamous Griffith J Griffith of Los Angeles most notable places. Although Mr. Griffith shot his wife in the face at the Arcadia Hotel in Santa Monica and attempted to kill her - he was sentenced to a fine and a couple of years jail time. Do you think traumatic events store energy in places? The reports from Agnes' ghost are shocking! Listen in and remember Agnes - who was shot in the face and survived!

While the Griffith name today is associated with the Los Angeles park and the observatory, during his time, G.J. Griffith was associated with other things: real estate, social climbing, and a horrifying domestic abuse scandal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

His name is forever associated with largest park, and indeed Griffith Park is one of the jewels of the city even today. But that legacy — and the bronze statue standing at the park’s entrance — belie a less-often told story a troubled man who shot his wife in the face. This podcast was researched, written and narrated by Hadley Meares. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hadleymeares Underbelly L.A. is produced by Drew Mackie: https://twitter.com/drewgmackie Editing and sound design by Meika Grimm: https://twitter.com/meikagrimm Music was composed by Donovan Dorrance: https://www.donovandorrance.com Logo was designed by Sarah Wickham:http://www.saywickham.com Underbelly L.A. on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/underbelly-l-a/id1483509578 Underbelly L.A. on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/drew-mackie/underbelly-la Underbelly L.A. on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1B73o13RJdJZgZQnGHQWTr This is a TableCakes podcast. Learn more about TableCakes Productions here: https://tablecakes.com

You know the Griffith Observatory! It’s in the movie Rebel Without a Cause, Arnold Schwarzenegger walked across it naked for The Terminator, and it’s a freaking Los Angeles landmark!   If you haven’t been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you want to go. If you have been to the Griffith Observatory, this episode will make you appreciate it so much more! Join me in this episode with Mark Pine, the deputy director of the Griffith Observatory, to learn all about this fascinating L.A. icon.   Tune in to learn Who Griffith J. Griffith was, Why Mr. Griffith shot his wife in the head, Why nobody wanted to accept Mr. Griffith’s gift of the observatory until after he was dead, Why this became the world’s first public telescope, About Griffith's two telescopes and planetarium, and so much more!   To learn more or visit the Griffith Observatory visit http://www.griffithobservatory.org And find the Griffith Observatory on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GriffithObservatory On Twitter at https://twitter.com/GriffithObserv & on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/GriffithObservatory/   --------------------------------   Connect with Curiosityness... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositynesspodcast/ Website: https://www.curiosityness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curiosityness Twitter: https://twitter.com/Curiositynesstv   Claim your FREE Curiosityness sticker at https://www.curiosityness.com/freesticker/   Find me, the host of Curiosityness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travderose/ Or send me an email to travis@curiosityness.com

The Griffith Observatory is a Hollywood landmark and is easily seen from many directions when approaching Los Angeles. And wouldn't you know, it was named after the man who funded it - Griffith J. Griffith. So nice, they named him twice! Except he wasn't nice - he was very problematic. Join Erin and Nicole as they discuss the financial scandals, murder attempts and all around bad behavior of Griffith J. Griffith, and the legacy he left behind.

From us to you, we hope you're doing well amidst all the weirdness in the world lately. We're keeping things as normal as possible and doing our best to keep this show on track- that said, theaters in our area our closed so we're covering some combination of movies available to stream, quality craft beer, and of course, our FHC Beer Madness Tournament updates. Our first beer is an imperial IPA from Slice Beer Co called Rollin' Broccoli. The second is a Russian Imperial Stout from Highland Park Brewery called Griffith J Griffith. Enjoy! Episode Timeline: 0:00 Intro 6:14 "Rollin' Broccoli" 17:57 Beer Madness Play-In Results 28:04 Flick Picks Max: "Inside Llewyn Davis" 31:03 "Lost Girls" 41:15 "Griffith J Griffith" 57:22 Hot & Bothered Please rate & review us wherever you listen to podcasts and, if you're so inclined, consider donating to the show via our Patreon page. Find our entire collection of episodes as well as written reviews of movies and beers at our virtual podcast mansion www.freshhopcinema.com. Thanks to all our patrons, and the Handlebar Chico for their constant support and to Bailey Minardi, without whom, this show wouldn't be what it is. I

The Lady Dicks are back in Los Angeles today dicktecting Griffith Park haunted tales. From the Griffith Park Zoo to the Griffith Park haunted picnic table, it's one of the premiere haunted attractions in California. The Lady Dicks are spilling Griffith Park haunted tales from the wrath of 17-year-old Dona Petronilla, the mess of a life of Colonel Griffith J. Griffith, the tragic tale of up-and-coming starlets Rand Garrett and Nancy Jeanson at the Griffith Park haunted picnic table and finally, the Griffith Park haunted zoo and the pet psychic. Join The Lady Dicks on this spooky, nature-filled journey and find out about the beast of Griffith Park. _____ The Lady Dicks dicktect history, mystery and paranormal tales from around the world. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Tae, Nikki and Andrea are a comedic trio that cover some of life's biggest mysteries and peskiest ghosts. _____ The Lady Dicks Podcast was created by Taee Haahr. The Lady Dicks are Andrea Campion, Nikki Kipping and Taee Haahr. “Getting it on in Griffith Park (with Ghosts)” was research, written, edited and produced by Taee Haahr. The Lady Dicks theme music, A Pink Panther, is licenced through AudioJungle. This episode includes two sound effects, the laugh track was created by Steve's Real World, the rewind sound is Tape Rewind – Sound Effect by InstrumentalFx. Find detailed references and links to relevant materials at http://www.theladydicks.com/griffith-park-haunted/ Support this podcast

Dr. Scott covers founding father, Griffith J. Griffith, and his dirty little intimate partner violence secrets at the turn of the century & Dr. Shiloh tells you about the OG criminal profiler, Dr. J. Paul de River, and his involvement in some of Los Angeles’ most horrific crimes throughout the 1930's and 1940's. Mentions: Heritage Square Museum http://heritagesquare.org/ Deranged LA Crimes http://derangedlacrimes.com/ Steve Hodel's blog https://stevehodel.com/ John Brian King https://johnbrianking.com/ Die-Alogue podcast https://www.yellowtapetruecrime.com/diealoguepodcast You can find all of our resources on our website here: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/LANSC/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/LANSC/support

All aboard the true crime train as we pull into our next stop: real piece of crap Griffith J. Griffith! The delightful Noah Reynolds makes his debut as we talk about this Griffith Park-donating attempted murderer. Zach reassures you that you're not going mad, Noah brings in a special guest from the press tour for Stuber, and Brian asks to see Ronald Reagan's birth certificate.You can help support us by pledging even just $1 a month over at our Patreon page!Check out all the great shows on the Denver Podcast Network.

James Tells Tyler the tale of the man who gave the world Griffith park and observatory. Turns out he's wasn't as great as his statues and portraits in his park make him look.

Like he shot her in the face, she lost her eye and he went to prison for only 2 years? Yep, that’s a thing that happened and comedian Will Hines (Screw it, We’re Going to Talk about Spiderman Podcast) comes on to talk about Griffith J Griffith! Griffith was a the very rich philanthropist who got his money from mining in the late 1800s and was considered a rockstar for his time. He seemed like he had it all together, then he tried to kill his wife, Mary Agnes Christina Mesmer . This dark topic gets Will and Cassi to talk about whether it’s ok that Griffith Park is still named after him along with whether it’s ok to enjoy things that were created or backed by bad people. It’s an interesting discussion with lots of twists and turns. Enjoy!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Southern comfort Rivers Langley from episode one returns with more research and LA insanity to talk about all of the bonkers history surrounding Griffith Park and billionaire madman Griffith J Griffith (yes his name is Double Griffith). They discuss curses, history and hat dances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds are joined by Chris Tallman to examine Los Angeles rich guy Griffith J Griffith. SOURCES TOUR DATES REDBUBBLE MERCH

Comedian Michael Hartney talks about his lifelong obsession with Superman. If you, like the hosts of this podcast, thought Superman to be a character who somehow is just not really that interesting when it comes to superhero characters, get ready to have your mind completely changed and to become a huge advocate for how cool Superman is. Also, Will discusses Los Angeles legend Griffith J. Griffith (and the no-longer-often-discussed time he tried to murder his wife) and Anthony discusses NPR Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal.