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When you visit a new city, one of your first stops might be a museum. It turns out that public art galleries are largely an 18th-century invention. In London in 1789, publisher John Boydell helped shape that new cultural experience with an ambitious project in Pall Mall: a gallery devoted entirely to scenes from Shakespeare. Boydell commissioned leading British artists to paint pivotal moments from the plays, then sold engraved reproductions for museum-goers to take home with them. The gallery quickly became a sensation and was visited by everyone who was anyone, from Jane Austen to the Prince of Wales. It also played a powerful role in transforming William Shakespeare from a popular playwright into a national icon. The venture ultimately failed due to the economic turmoil of the Napoleonic Wars, and the many life-size paintings were cut into smaller canvases and all sold at auction. Yet its influence endured, shaping exhibition culture, influencing a British school of art, and inspiring the visual mythology of The Joining us to explore the rise and fall of the Boydell Shakespeare Gallery are Rosie Dias, Professor of Art History at the University of Warwick, and Michael Dobson, Director of the Shakespeare Institute at the University of Birmingham. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published February 23, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had technical help from Mike Rucinski of Boutique Recording in Great Malvern, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Our web producer is Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. Final mixing services were provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.
Whitney White is a theatrical powerhouse. A director, writer, actor, and musician, White's work has been seen on Broadway, Off Broadway, and at major institutions including The Public Theater, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and, most recently, the Royal Shakespeare Company. Her projects include Jaja's African Hair Braiding, The Last Five Years, Macbeth in Stride, and By The Queen, which was featured in the Folger's 2025 Reading Room Festival. In this episode, White discusses All Is But Fantasy, her four-play musical cycle created for the RSC, where it's now receiving its world premiere. The high-energy, gig-theater show investigates Shakespeare's women and ambition, focusing on Lady Macbeth, Emilia, Juliet, and Richard III. Each piece combines performance with original music, using sound and rhythm as a way into the text and as a tool for rethinking these characters whose inner lives are often cut short or overlooked. White reflects on why Shakespeare's women so often meet tragic ends, how those stories continue to feel familiar, and what it means to keep staging them now. She considers the ways that music, performance, and adaptation can help us better understand Shakespeare today. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published February 10, 2026. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica, with Garland Scott serving as executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. Technical support was provided by Melvin Rickarby in Stratford, England, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Web production was handled by Paola García Acuña. Transcripts are edited by Leonor Fernandez. Final mixing services were provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Whitney White is an Obie and Lily Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated director, actor, and musician, celebrated for her bold, innovative storytelling across both Broadway and off-Broadway. She recently received the Drama League's 2025 Founders Award for Excellence in Directing and an Obie Award for Sustained Achievement in Directing. All Is But Fantasy, White's four-part musical exploration of Shakespeare's women and ambition, commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company, marks her RSC debut as a writer, director, and actor. The two-part high-energy gig theater show is receiving its world premiere at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon in January and February 2026. White's other directing credits on Broadway include The Last Five Years and Jaja's African Hair Braiding, off-Broadway credits include Liberation, Walden, Jordan's, Soft, On Sugarland, What to Send Up When It Goes Down, Our Dear Drug Lord, and For All the Women Who Thought They Were Mad. She recently opened Saturday Church, a new musical featuring songs by Sia and Honey Dijon at New York Theatre Workshop. She also created Macbeth In Stride at Brooklyn Academy of Music, writing the book, music and lyrics. Additional directing work includes The Secret Life of Bees, By The Queen, The Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington, A Human Being of a Sort, An Iliad, The Amen Corner, Othello, Canyon, and Jump. On screen, White has appeared in Ocean's Eight, Single Drunk Female, Louie, and The Playboy Club, and she contributed as a writer to Boots Riley's acclaimed series I'm A Virgo for Prime Video.
Grammy winner Billie Eilish makes headlines as the countdown to the Super Bowl officially begins. Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter—and a bizarre crime story unfolds when a Studio City home is robbed, only for police to discover a second burglary crew arriving at the same house. KFI’s Michael Monks recaps Mayor Karen Bass’ State of the City address, and the Rams solidify their future by renewing contracts for Head Coach Sean McVay and General Manager Les Snead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heavy traffic snarls the evening commute across Southern California as we check in with Angel for the latest trouble spots and where delays are stacking up. A tragic hit-and-run involving a Maserati leaves an 80-year-old man and his dog dead, and the driver still on the run. Plus, crews battle a massive building fire in South El Monte. Los Angeles is headed for historic late-January warmth, while another polar vortex slams the East Coast. After a winter that impacted 200 million people, could this drive even more migration to California? Crime concerns across L.A.: a Studio City homeowner fires at two burglars, and a Silver Lake windshield smasher continues to damage cars with no arrest yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 2, 2002. Studio City, California. In the early morning hours of September 2, 2002, a luxury Mercedes SUV was found aflame in the upscale neighborhood of Studio City, California. After the flames were put out, firefighters found the bodies of Michael Tardio and Chris Monson inside. Both had been shot execution-style. Investigators quickly started talking to people who knew the men. The story that unraveled involved a Playboy Playmate, a Wall Street Whiz Kid, and a $1 million jewelry deal. And left the question: Who murdered Michael and Chris?Check out the new History of Generation Why series on Patreon! patreon.com/generationwhySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
'Abbott Elementary' star Chris Perfetti joins the show. Over oxtail pasta and bee sting pizza, Chris tells me about the evolution of his character Jacob, why they didn't need to overexplain his sexual orientation, and w g his love of theater with a busy sitcom schedule. Plus, I recall a run-in with Chris at LAX, that now seems like it was a big turning point in his life. This episode was recorded at Roberta's in Studio City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While Shakespeare was reshaping English drama, a parallel theatrical revolution was unfolding in Spain. During the Spanish Golden Age, playwright Lope de Vega pioneered the comedia nueva, a bold new dramatic form that broke classical rules in favor of fast-paced plots, emotional intensity, and popular appeal. In this episode, scholar and translator Barbara Fuchs shares how the theatrical innovations of Lope de Vega, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Tirso de Molina, Ana Caro Mallén de Soto, and others, including a three-act structure, blended genres, and complex female roles, helped redefine early modern theater and influenced the kinds of stories told on the English stage. Fuchs traces the rich cultural exchange between Spain and England and the work that she is doing now with Diversifying the Classics to bring plays in Spanish from both sides of the Atlantic to new audiences. Fuchs also discusses her adaptation for young audiences of de Vega's Fuente Ovejuna, a powerful story of collective resistance, whichwill be featured at the Folger's Reading Room Festival on Saturday, January 24. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published January 12, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from Hamish Brown in Stirling, Scotland, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Barbara Fuchs, trained as a comparatist (English, Spanish, French, Italian), Professor Fuchs works on European cultural production from the late fifteenth through the seventeenth centuries, with a special emphasis on literature and empire, and on theater and performance in transnational contexts. As part of her commitment to the public humanities and collaborative work, she directs the UCLA “Diversifying the Classics” initiative and edits the series “The Comedia in Translation and Performance” for Juan de la Cuesta. She is also director of LA Escena, Los Angeles' biennial festival of Hispanic classical theater, founded in 2018. Currently, Professor Fuchs serves as one of the articles editors for Renaissance Quarterly. Professor Fuchs' recent books include Knowing Fictions: Picaresque Reading in the Early Modern Hispanic World (Penn 2021); The Courage to Right a Woman's Wrongs (Juan de la Cuesta 2021), a collaborative translation of Ana Caro's Valor, agravio y mujer; and The Quest for Certainty in Early Modern Europe (Toronto 2020), co-edited with Mercedes García-Arenal. She is also one of the editors for the Norton Anthology of World Literature (2012, 2018). Her Theater of Lockdown: Digital and Distanced Performance in a time of Pandemic, one of the first studies of how theater was transformed by COVID-19, was published by Methuen in September 2021. She is currently working on a translation and critical edition of Ginés Pérez de Hita's Las guerras civiles de Granada with Payton Phillips Quintanilla. In 2021, Professor Fuchs served as President of the Modern Language Association. She was recently awarded the inaugural “Premio Ñ” from the Instituto Cervantes, for the promotion of Spanish language and culture.
Why does Samuel Pepys's diary still matter 200 years after it was first published? In her new book, The Strange History of Samuel Pepys's Diary, historian Kate Loveman examines how Pepys's extraordinary consistency as a diarist has made his writing one of the richest records of everyday life in Restoration England. Writing almost daily for nearly a decade, Pepys's diary documents everything from politics and scientific discoveries to theater and fashion. Even in times of crisis, Pepys reveals life's ordinary concerns, from worrying about the source of hair for wigs during the Great Plague to safeguarding a wheel of expensive Parmesan cheese during the Great Fire of London. He also offers a rare glimpse into contemporary theatergoing, recording audience reactions and his own opinions, including Shakespeare. He famously dismissed A Midsummer Night's Dream. In this episode, Loveman explores how Pepys's diary has been edited, published, censored, and rediscovered over centuries, entertaining readers from the Victorian era to the COVID-19 pandemic in the 21st century. Pepys's daily observations show how careful, habitual record-keeping can transform ordinary life into an invaluable historical resource. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published December 30, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from Hamish Brown in Stirling, Scotland, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Kate Loveman is Professor of Early Modern Literature and Culture at the University of Leicester and an internationally recognized expert on Pepys and Restoration literature. She is the author of Reading Fictions, 1660–1740: Deception in English Literary and Political Culture; Samuel Pepys and his Books: Reading, Newsgathering, and Sociability, 1660–1703; and The Strange History of Samuel Pepys's Diary; and the editor of The Diary of Samuel Pepys for Everyman.
This week, we revisit my conversation with my ‘Modern Family' costar Rico Rodriguez joins the show. Over smashburgers, Rico tells me his original – very different – approach to Manny, who took him under his wing on set, and at what age he found out he made more than his allowance suggested. This episode was recorded at Heavy Handed in Studio City, CA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What did people really eat in Shakespeare's England? In her new book, Much Ado About Cooking, food historian Sam Bilton uncovers the vibrant and surprising world of early modern cuisine—where sugar was locked away like treasure, fresh salads were everyday fare, and a “banquet” meant a “post-feast after party” dessert course. Bilton brings to life the flavors behind Shakespeare's food references: mince pies, herb-packed green sauces, saffron-brightened tarts, and even whimsical dishes crafted to look like something else entirely. These foods reveal a world shaped by global trade, humoral medicine, and a delight in spectacle. In this episode, Bilton discusses how cooking, dining, and food imagery can open a new window onto Shakespeare's plays and the people who lived, ate, and celebrated in his time. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published December 16, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from Hamish Brown in Stirling, Scotland, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Sam Bilton is a food historian, author and presenter of the award-winning “Comfortably Hungry” and “A is for Apple” podcasts. She has written books on the history of gingerbread, saffron and chocolate, and writes articles on food history for a variety of print and online publications. Sam has also hosted several Shakespeare-themed supper clubs over the years. You can find out more details about Sam on her website: sambilton.com.
Hey Dude, while exhibiting my photos at the "Gallery at the End of the World" in the Mariposa Junction, I reconnected with Altadena through art, community and the power of podcasting. QUOTE: "Frankly, I didn't want to have to go through the whole committee process." CAST: Dick Van Dyke, Ben Mc Ginty, Dave Lovejoy, Stacey (Sacred Silver), Ming Ming (aka "My Buddy") LOCATIONS: Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, "Moorpark Church", Studio City, Gallery at the End of the World, Altadena, Mariposa Junction, Cafe de Leche, The Last Bookstore, Altadena Hardware, Altadena Library, North Hollywood High School PROPS: Spring, Autumn, Eaton Fire, History of Podcasting Project, Zoom, show notes, Altadena Junction, LA Podcasters, Podcast Hall of Fame, Christmas RELIGIONS: Unitarian Universalism, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, atheism SOUNDS: birds, gravel, footsteps, Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes planes, trains and automobiles PHOTO: "Photo Sold" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: December 13, 2025 on the "Wawona Lawn" under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 15:36 FILE SIZE: ~ 16MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.
Hamnet, the acclaimed novel by Maggie O'Farrell, is now a major film. The story imagines the life and death of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, whose loss would later echo through one of his most famous tragedies, Hamlet. O'Farrell joins director and co-writer Chloé Zhao to reveal how they adapted the novel for the big screen. With Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as William, the film reframes the Shakespeare family story as one of deep love, rupturing grief, and artistic creation. O'Farrell and Zhao discuss developing the screenplay together, interpreting Shakespeare as a husband and father, building the film's immersive natural world, and shaping an unforgettable Globe Theatre sequence that anchors the emotional arc of the story. O'Farrell and Zhao talk about adaptation, artistry, and how a 400-year-old loss continues to inspire new ways of imagining Shakespeare's life and legacy. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published December 2, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from Hamish Brown in Stirling, Scotland, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc.
This week, I sit down with Alan Morales, co-founder of Civil Coffee, to explore the unexpected intersection of specialty coffee and film production in Los Angeles. Given LA's production crisis, I wanted to hear from someone on the ground—a small business owner in Highland Park who sees tons of filming and has thoughts on what producers and the city need to understand. Alan shares the espresso shot that changed his life, why he dropped out of electrical engineering one course away from graduating, and how Civil Coffee grew from mobile carts to three LA locations with their own roasting program focused exclusively on Mexican beans. We dig into the value chain from coffee farms to your cup, why productions understand craft services better than wedding clients, what it's like to visit Mexico for the first time as an adult after obtaining citizenship, and how LA's production crisis looks from street level. Alan's perspective on fair location fees, the human connection that makes or breaks production relationships, and what keeps him optimistic despite the current political climate offers valuable insights for anyone building something that requires invisible work to make magic happen. Tune in! xx
RIP, Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican musician has died at the age of 81. When it comes to movie star ratings, Merrill firmly believes five stars is one star too many. Horror comedies are incredibly hard to do well, and Merrill loves campy horror! Music producer Benny Blanco’s mother Sandra Levin was the victim of a home invasion in Studio City, in which she hid in her bathroom as her multimillion-dollar home was broken into. Levin is the mother-in-law of Selena Gomez. When it comes to sleep patterns, we’ve got early birds, night owls or normies. Sleep preference is almost entirely genetically predetermined. It’s evolutionary. Gen Z just loves to rename things that have been around since the beginning of forever. The latest? Micro joy, which is actually just a new name for the small moments of happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Zootopia 2' star Ginnifer Goodwin joins the show. Over meatballs and spicy fusilli, Ginnifer tells me about her chaotic ‘Big Love' audition, preparing her kids for the Disney red carpet and her family's little-known Hollywood history. This episode was recorded at Jon & Vinny's in Studio City, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Julia's back, and so is the bowl of lore. From the time I fumbled Nick Jonas in a Studio City café, to carrying a stranger up six flights of stairs four martinis deep, to getting electrocuted in Bali on a brand trip… this episode is pure chaos in the best way. Follow the pod on IG and TikTok.Follow Chloe Follow Julia
Before Shakespeare became a literary icon, he was a working writer trying to earn a living in an emerging and often precarious new industry. In The Dream Factory: London's First Playhouse and the Making of William Shakespeare, Daniel Swift explores the dream of making money from creating art, a dream shared by James Burbage, who built The Theatre, the first purpose-built commercial playhouse in London, and a young Shakespeare. Nobody had ever really done that before, with playwrights at the time notoriously poor. Swift shows that Shakespeare's creativity unfolded in a rapidly changing London where commercial theater was just beginning to take shape. The Theatre offered Shakespeare the stability, a close team of actors and cowriters, and the professional home that he needed to develop his craft. Swift reveals a playwright who was learning on the job and becoming the Shakespeare we know today. From the Shakespeare Unlimited podcast. Published November 18, 2025. © Folger Shakespeare Library. All rights reserved. This episode was produced by Matt Frassica. Garland Scott is the executive producer. It was edited by Gail Kern Paster. We had help with web production from Paola García Acuña. Leonor Fernandez edits our transcripts. We had technical help from Hamish Brown in Stirling, Scotland, and Voice Trax West in Studio City, California. Final mixing services are provided by Clean Cuts at Three Seas, Inc. Daniel Swift is an associate professor of English at Northeastern University, London. He is the author of books on Ezra Pound, William Shakespeare, and the poetry of the Second World War, and editor of John Berryman's The Heart Is Strange: New Selected Poems. His essays and reviews have appeared in the New York Times, New Statesman, and Harper's.
The show honors veterans, highlighting a story from Studio City where a 79-year-old military veteran shot and killed a naked intruder during an attempted burglary, suffering serious injuries himself. Conway announces that the team will broadcast live from Smart & Final in Yorba Linda on November 21st, off the 91 freeway, from 4–8 PM. In Long Beach, the City Council is considering a temporary curfew for bars in Belmont Shore after a rise in violent crimes, including a deadly shooting. The hour wraps with some fun chatter about Smart & Final’s roasted chicken and a poll on your “buzzed personality.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy birthday to the Marine Corps – yesterday! Michigan Man Merrill honors Veterans Day today. On a domestic veterans’ flight today, honoring those who served in WWII and the Korean and Vietnam wars, the veterans got a special shoutout from Barack Obama. A man in his 30s stripped off and started roaming around naked in Studio City. He knocked down a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran named George Karkoc after breaking into his house, breaking both the vet’s legs, but he fought back, shooting the trespasser in self-defense. There’s a new proposal that suggests splitting the state of California into two separate states. SNAP benefits are on again, off again, leaving many hungry families in limbo. The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full funding of food stamp benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A 79-year-old Army veteran shoots and kills a naked intruder in Studio City, California after the man body-slammed him and broke both his legs. Six teenage girls escape from the troubled Pathway of Madison County facility in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The hour opened celebrating the Dodgers’ World Series win, marking one week since the epic Game 7 that fans are calling one of the best in sports history. From the diamond to disaster readiness, Orange County Water Agencies announced a new firefighting tool to battle future wildfires. Meanwhile, the OC Food Bank reported a major surge in families needing help—listeners were reminded they can call 2-1-1 for food assistance, and Conway’s crew even tested the line live on air. Later, LAPD Officer Jason Jacobson joined the show to discuss the deadly Studio City home invasion, where a 79-year-old veteran shot and killed an intruder in self-defense. The show promoted a GoFundMe for the Police Unity Tour in Memory, available on @ConwayShow via X and Instagram. The lighter side of the hour featured an odd story out of North Hollywood, where a dog ingested meth during a walk—just weeks after eating weed. The show wrapped with a replay of Norm Macdonald in conversation with Ray Romano, a perfect comedic finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A stabbing in “Sleepy Burbank” and a violent home invasion in Studio City left a military veteran seriously injured after being thrown to the ground, breaking both legs. Despite his injuries, he managed to shoot and kill the intruder. Meanwhile, a near catastrophe was narrowly avoided at Los Angeles International Airport when two jets—an ITA Airways flight to Rome and an American Airlines flight to New York—took off from adjacent runways just seconds apart. Air traffic controllers intervened to prevent a mid-air collision, and chilling audio captured the tense exchange as disaster was averted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Ride Boundless, I sit down with Lidia Navarro, known in the community as @Lidialaviclera — a proud voice in the viclera movement, where classic Harley style meets Mexican heritage and unstoppable attitude. We filmed this episode at the Ride Boundless Studio in Studio City, diving into what the viclera world truly represents: brotherhood, sisterhood, culture, and connection. Lidia shares her passion for old-school bikes, her journey as a woman in the Harley scene, and how the community continues to evolve while honoring its roots. Big shout-out to Drew, Bruno, Heath, and Matt from the Harley-Davidson team, and to both Huntington Beach Harley-Davidson, where Lidia works, and Glendale Harley-Davidson for the incredible ride and continued support. Tune in for a conversation filled with chrome, character, and community — this is the viclera spirit, Ride Boundless style.
Dear Pennies and Pallers, We got a brand new episode for you today with a new guest host and pal, Jason Sklar! In today’s Clifton asks us about our favorite portmanteau halloween costume ideas. We also go off topic and talk about brioche, Jason’s running joke with his kids, single parenting, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals, Daniel Van Kirk and Jason Sklar –––––––––––––––––– Send us your letters! Email: thepenpalspod@gmail.com Snail Mail: C/O The Pen Pals Podcast, 12711 Ventura Blvd, Suite 250, Studio City, CA, 91604 –––––––––––––––––– Pen Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald. Our artwork was created by Geoffrey Tice and Kaela Weeks, and our theme music is by Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds. You can follow Pen Pals on Instagram and Tiktok @thepenpalspod - you can see all of that content thanks to Katelyn Bordini, who runs our social media. This show wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from you, our Patreon subscribers - thank you! And remember to tell everyone about your two favorite cackling idiots. #growtheshow
A Studio City homeowner thwarts a home burglary in progress. LAPD Officer Jason Jacobson joins the show to discuss California's new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom banning the sale of new Glocks. He shares insights on LAPD's Mounted Platoon — the unit that patrols on horseback for crime prevention and community outreach — and wraps up with expert advice on the safest, most effective firearms for home defense.
Chris is getting into the No Kings Protest, fire on the free way and someone who scared off 3 burglars in Studio City. How would you defend your home? It's all on KFIAM-640!
Gary and Shannon dive into the fallout surrounding Rep. Katie Porter's disastrous campaign for California governor after her latest viral clip: an outburst at a staffer caught on camera which adds fuel to growing criticism from within her own party. They unpack why Porter's “no Trump voters needed” stance may have sealed her fate and play listener talkbacks debating how political toughness doesn't have to mean cruelty. Later, the duo covers the bizarre story of a Studio City man accused of using “Ted Bundy tactics” to lure women, an LA woman robbing dates through apps, and the Dodgers' shot at redemption after their tough loss.
Dear Pennies and Pallers, We’re back again with guest host and Pal Dave Holmes! In today’s letter, Jessica tells us about the best party she’s ever been to. We also talk about Applebees’ Nightclub “The Bees”, the hotel cuck chair, bad fashion choices, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals,Daniel Van Kirk and Dave Holmes P.S. – Don’t forget to respond to Daniel’s letter about Old People Being Mean & Chips and Salsa! Head to the Paitch to read the whole letter! –––––––––––––––––– Send us your letters! Email: thepenpalspod@gmail.com Snail Mail: C/O The Pen Pals Podcast, 12711 Ventura Blvd, Suite 250, Studio City, CA, 91604 –––––––––––––––––– Pen Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald. Our artwork was created by Geoffrey Tice and Kaela Weeks, and our theme music is by Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds. You can follow Pen Pals on Instagram and Tiktok @thepenpalspod - you can see all of that content thanks to Katelyn Bordini, who runs our social media. This show wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from you, our Patreon subscribers - thank you! And remember to tell everyone about your two favorite cackling idiots. #growtheshow
Jordan and Max review two recent restaurant experiences with very different outcomes, and then explore a few negatives critques the podcast has received, and it's all fire grilled meats, Ventura Blvd. souffles, hidden shmears, a finalized Max (Hector) meter, the most egregious dish, the worst cooking method, coming burger correct, and an exclusive Studio City special order.
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It's the return of the patrons this week! Drake, Dana, and Bailey join us to help eliminate (and advance) the next six players. Big names, first boots, and more! Each week in The Diary Room, a wheel of names will randomly select SIX players from North American Big Brother history to enter the bracket. In three separate head-to-head matchups, three players will advance to the next round and three players will be eliminated. Someday, we'll find the best Big Brother player of all time! Join us on Patreon for more Diary Room! Vote in Battle Backs and even cast a vote for the actual Diary Room episodes! Follow us on BlueSky! @thediaryroom @mattliguori @amanadwin Follow us on Twitter! @diaryroompcast @mattliguori @amanadwin Subscribe on YouTube! Follow us on Facebook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zakk Wylde plays the Kia Forum with Pantera and @HonestAFShow family and friends go on a road trip. Daniella's first time experiencing the power that is Pantera and a good time was had by all. There's a new #flicsaf and an all new #barbsbagoftricks featuring a new pain management technology, Softwave. Don't forget: Last minute RSVP for in-person taping of HonestAF Show at @LicoricePizzaRecords in Studio City, CA 9/13/25 6-8pm. We cannot wait to meet you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hour -2 (9.4.2025)A Studio City balloon shop owner is heartbroken after his wife was detained by ICE — she already had two prior theft convictions, and now their family is reeling. In Sherman Oaks, robbers stormed a mall jewelry store, smashing display cases in a brazen hit that left shoppers stunned. Meanwhile, proof that ignoring email can come back to haunt you: someone in Columbus, Ohio, finally checked their inbox and found an interview request… from six months ago. Elsewhere in sports, Cowboys star Jalen Carter made headlines for all the wrong reasons — ejected just six seconds into the Cowboys–Eagles opener after a bizarre spitting incident. And down in Orange County, Anaheim is trying to figure out how to better connect its sports venues with Disneyland, but no real solution has surfaced yet. Over in Irvine, locals say the city is being “invaded” — by delivery robots rolling through neighborhoods.
An all new episode of the Honest AF Show and the ladies recap their end of summer plans, while the guys are touring the world. They have an interesting conversation about the benefits of their being gone and how sometimes distance strengthens a relationship. Daniella has a couple of FlicsAF and there is also an all new BarbsBagofTricks. Be sure to RSVP for the in studio taping of the HonestAF Show at Licorice Pizza in Studio City on September 13th from 6-8pm. The link to RSVP is in the HonestAF Show Bio as well as Licorice Pizzas. Can't wait to meet you HonestAFer's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A day of protest are planned across the Southland and the country. Heat advisories are in effect for most of SoCal. A Studio City business owners says his wife was taken by immigration agents, in what was essentially a trick. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comVisit 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
Volume 57 of Brad & Mira For the Culture...Brad leans on A.I. for emotional validation...Angry Adam weighs in...Mira's Grandpasaurus has a massive stroke (survives)...Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get engaged...the Taylor Timer shatters...Lil Nas X walks nude through Studio City...a finger in a chicken wrap...and more... *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, etc. Get How to Write a Novel, the debut audio course from DeepDive. 50+ hours of never-before-heard insight, inspiration, and instruction from dozens of today's most celebrated contemporary authors. Subscribe to Brad's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch Instagram TikTok Bluesky Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dear Pennies and Pallers, We’re back with guest host and Pal Kyle Ayers! In today’s letter Laura asks if we had any obsessive tendencies as a kid that we still carry today. We also talk about the 4th of July boat parade in Lake Tapawingo, tattoos, co-opting rich kid’s hobbies, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals, Daniel Van Kirk and Kyle Ayers –––––––––––––––––– Send us your letters! Email: thepenpalspod@gmail.com Snail Mail: C/O The Pen Pals Podcast, 12711 Ventura Blvd, Suite 250, Studio City, CA, 91604 –––––––––––––––––– Pen Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald. Our artwork was created by Geoffrey Tice and Kaela Weeks, and our theme music is by Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds. You can follow Pen Pals on Instagram and Tiktok @thepenpalspod - you can see all of that content thanks to Katelyn Bordini, who runs our social media. This show wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from you, our Patreon subscribers - thank you! And remember to tell everyone about your two favorite cackling idiots. #growtheshow
Daniella and Barbaranne are back together recording in Licorice Pizza. This episode begins with Daniella sharing her party planning for Gilby's Birthday, complete with Sasquatch and a Taco truck. Daniella is enamoured and highly recommends Cher's new memoir, Cher, which segways into Bob Mackie and Bob Mackie's new Documentary, incredible! Barbaranne reviews the new Naked Gun, which she enjoyed, leading to Daniella reminiscing of working with Leslie Nielsen. The episode comes full circle with a new Barbs Bag of Tricks featuring Heather and Dr. Dubrow's new fabulous skin tightening cream. Enjoy Honest AFers! And please dont forget that the ladies have rescheduled their in- studio show at Licorice Pizza in Studio City on Ventura Blvd for Saturday, September 13th from 6-8pm. Hope to see you there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Joel Warsh (aka @DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram) is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Vaccines, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Between a Shot and Hard Place: Tackling Vaccine Questions with Balance, Data, and Clarity. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed a Master's Degree in Epidemiology before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles and then worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice in Studio City. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. This episode features an open, honest conversation about children's health and why vaccines have become controversial and political in recent years. It gets to the heart of what all parents want: healthy kids. Key Topics: - What the word anti-vax has come to mean in recent years, and Dr. Warsh's position on vaccines - Current vaccine schedule and the issue of informed consent - Why some parents choose to have religious exemptions for their children - Safety testing done in vaccine - Vaccines and autism: what the science says - SIDS and vaccines: what the science says - Chronic disease in children and what parents can do, no matter their stance on vaccines For more on Dr. Warsh: Get his book Between a Shot and a Hard Place on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dRbtptW Website: https://integrativepediatricsandmedicine.com/ Instagram: DrJoelGator Join Erin's monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
Airlines Revamps Customer of Size Policy // Dean Sharp, on moving a home from 1910s across Los Angeles // Malibu Residents Urged to Boil Water Following Pressure Drop/ Water Bottles are being distributed to the community affected by the water outage and don't feed the squirrels, or you will pay the price! // Residents confront Studio City mail theft suspect in bloody encounter
Now that the dust has settled and Jax has lost his role on The Valley, his job as namesake of Jax's Studio City, his wife and what is possibly about to be the custody of his child, we take a look back to ask just how did Jax Taylor lose it all when only two years ago he was hailed as one of the best comebacks in Bravo history. Tamra's lies seem to be backfiring on her as even her performative reform and therapy do not seem to be working to get her fellow orange holders to buy what she is selling. Katie Ginella moves forward with her plan of how to win against a cast take down. Emily becomes meaner, Gina chimes in, Shannon becomes unraveled, Jo De La Rosa shows up and Gretchen continues to bah-ring it. Finally, Kathy Hilton comes forward with a new message for Mauricio and much more. @amiryassofficial @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: RELIEFBAND - reliefband.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on the Original Anti-Nausea Wristband) RAKUTEN - rakuten.com (Get the Rakuten App NOW and Join the 17 Million Members Who Are Already Saving! Your Cash Back really adds up!) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) TRUDIAGNOSTIC - www.trudiagnostic.com (Use Code VELVET To Get 20% Off To Find Out The “Real” Age Of Your Body) WASHINGTON RED RASPBERRIES - Redrazz.org (Find New Ways To Use American Frozen Red Raspberries & Get More Details On Where You Can Grab a Bag) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) WAYFAIR - Wayfair.com (Shop Outdoor Furniture, Grills, Lawn Games & WAY More Outdoor Options For WAY Less) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can remembering your childhood phone number really signal a sharp mind? Dr. Greg dives into the psychology behind memory and aging, plus a groundbreaking Auburn University study suggests one fruit-and-veggie powder may slow down aging without changing your lifestyle. Meanwhile, a Studio City break-in is thwarted by a neighborhood watch, iHeart's Summer Concert heats up Vegas, and a former NBA player's pregnant wife survives a terrifying shark attack in Puerto Rico.
Room for two? Shared bed? An extra cot? You got it because this month we're checking into some of the most iconic hotels in Los Angeles. We get the bed, you get the cot. We'll be going over the history of the Sportsmen's Lodge (21:48), the Hollywood Roosevelt (41:22) and the Chateau Marmont (1:12:15).
Pop 3:Jax Taylor confirmed he's stepping away from his LA bar, Jax's Studio City, to focus on sobriety and mental health. Sam McKinney and Alli Jo Hinkes hard-launched their relationship on Instagram, even though they never crossed paths on Bachelor in Paradise. And Love Island's Cierra Ortega announced she won't attend the reunion, saying she feels hurt and invisible after being iced out by Nic and Olandria. Deep Dive:Love Island USA power couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez shocked fans when their breakup went public after a wave of unfollows following David Dobrik's party. JaNa later suggested the entire relationship had been fake, while her friends came forward with serious accusations against Kenny—including racism, clout-chasing, and manipulation. Kenny's vague response didn't sit well, prompting JaNa to fire back and call him out directly. The drama quickly spiraled, revealing just how deep—and messy—things really were. Final Thoughts:Kaylor and Aaron might still have something. Miguel and Leah are absolutely end game. Serena and Kordell need more screen time. We're not done with these villa couples yet. *Shop MPT Merch* ► https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/morgans-pop-talks *Listen to the podcast* ► https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/show/morgans-pop-talks/ *Join my Patreon* for exclusive minisodes each week! ► http://www.patreon.com/morganspoptalks for exclusive minisodes each week! *Subscribe to my weekly newsletter* for reminders, important links, and additional surprises! ► https://www.morganptalks.com/ *About Morgan's Pop Talks* Welcome to Morgan's Pop Talks – your weekly VIP pass into the world of reality TV and pop culture! I'm Morgan, your pop culture bestie, here to dish out all the drama, the twists, and the must-know headlines. Each week, we kick things off with The Pop 3, breaking down the top three stories you can't miss. Then, we dive headfirst into The Deep Dive, where we leave no stone unturned – think juicy timelines, episode breakdowns, and all the drama dissected. Plus, I've got exclusive interviews with your favorite reality stars from The Bachelor franchise, Bravo, Dancing with the Stars, and beyond! Whether you're here for the tea or just love the thrill of reality TV, Morgan's Pop Talks is your new go-to! GEAR WE USE TO MAKE PODCASTS: https://amzn.to/4dg7uZF SOFTWARE WE USE TO MAKE PODCASTS: https://hurrdatmedia.com/our-gear/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pop 3:Jax Taylor confirmed he's stepping away from his LA bar, Jax's Studio City, to focus on sobriety and mental health. Sam McKinney and Alli Jo Hinkes hard-launched their relationship on Instagram, even though they never crossed paths on Bachelor in Paradise. And Love Island's Cierra Ortega announced she won't attend the reunion, saying she feels hurt and invisible after being iced out by Nic and Olandria. Deep Dive:Love Island USA power couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez shocked fans when their breakup went public after a wave of unfollows following David Dobrik's party. JaNa later suggested the entire relationship had been fake, while her friends came forward with serious accusations against Kenny—including racism, clout-chasing, and manipulation. Kenny's vague response didn't sit well, prompting JaNa to fire back and call him out directly. The drama quickly spiraled, revealing just how deep—and messy—things really were. Final Thoughts:Kaylor and Aaron might still have something. Miguel and Leah are absolutely end game. Serena and Kordell need more screen time. We're not done with these villa couples yet. *Shop MPT Merch* ► https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/morgans-pop-talks *Listen to the podcast* ► https://hurrdatmedia.com/network/show/morgans-pop-talks/ *Join my Patreon* for exclusive minisodes each week! ► http://www.patreon.com/morganspoptalks for exclusive minisodes each week! *Subscribe to my weekly newsletter* for reminders, important links, and additional surprises! ► https://www.morganptalks.com/ *About Morgan's Pop Talks* Welcome to Morgan's Pop Talks – your weekly VIP pass into the world of reality TV and pop culture! I'm Morgan, your pop culture bestie, here to dish out all the drama, the twists, and the must-know headlines. Each week, we kick things off with The Pop 3, breaking down the top three stories you can't miss. Then, we dive headfirst into The Deep Dive, where we leave no stone unturned – think juicy timelines, episode breakdowns, and all the drama dissected. Plus, I've got exclusive interviews with your favorite reality stars from The Bachelor franchise, Bravo, Dancing with the Stars, and beyond! Whether you're here for the tea or just love the thrill of reality TV, Morgan's Pop Talks is your new go-to! GEAR WE USE TO MAKE PODCASTS: https://amzn.to/4dg7uZF SOFTWARE WE USE TO MAKE PODCASTS: https://hurrdatmedia.com/our-gear/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
t's Tim vs. Bellio in the great ironing showdown—Tim pays $3.50 a shirt, but Bellio undercuts him with a $2 offer and challenges him to an official iron-off. Then, a big announcement: the LA Chargers are returning to KFI, with coverage kicking off Thursday! Tim also shares a fun listener moment at Walmart that gave him a quick brush with fame. Later, the hour shifts to a familiar LA debate - is graffiti in the 2nd Street Tunnel art or just plain vandalism? Tim dives into the growing crime concerns in Studio City, Encino, and Woodland Hills, pointing out the irony of communities that once pushed to defund police now dealing with waves of theft. Plus, an update on the NYC shooting: the gunman took his own life, sending tourists and workers into chaos. And back in LA, one robbery victim shares her happy ending—along with her full address. Tim weighs in on that decision and breaks down the psychological aftermath of being robbed. The hour ends with a warning: surge pricing may be creeping into your local grocery store, thanks to new electronic shelf tags.
In this episode, a simple apartment search turns into a terrifying encounter with the supernatural. A woman finds the perfect place in Studio City, only to discover that a spirit with a sinister agenda haunts her new home. Strange things start happening immediately—lights turning on by themselves, objects flying off the walls, and a bone-chilling presence that makes itself known late at night. As the haunting escalates, she learns the terrifying history of the apartment and the tragic events that unfolded there. This story explores the darker side of Los Angeles' glamorous Studio City and the ghosts that refuse to leave.
In this episode, a simple apartment search turns into a terrifying encounter with the supernatural. A woman finds the perfect place in Studio City, only to discover that a spirit with a sinister agenda haunts her new home. Strange things start happening immediately—lights turning on by themselves, objects flying off the walls, and a bone-chilling presence that makes itself known late at night. As the haunting escalates, she learns the terrifying history of the apartment and the tragic events that unfolded there. This story explores the darker side of Los Angeles' glamorous Studio City and the ghosts that refuse to leave.
Dear Pennies and Pallers, Please welcome our Pal and newest guest host, Ryan Sickler! In today’s letter Jacqueline asks about our thoughts on displaying yard signs and bumper stickers. We also talk about Ryan witnessing crime from his old balcony, Daniel’s brilliant brake light invention, finding porn as a kid, and more! We wish you well, sincerely, Your Pen Pals, Daniel Van Kirk and Ryan Sickler –––––––––––––––––– Send us your letters! Email: thepenpalspod@gmail.com Snail Mail: C/O The Pen Pals Podcast, 12711 Ventura Blvd, Suite 250, Studio City, CA, 91604 –––––––––––––––––– Pen Pals is produced by Clara Madenwald. Our artwork was created by Geoffrey Tice and Kaela Weeks, and our theme music is by Patrick Keenan of The Winter Sounds. You can follow Pen Pals on Instagram and Tiktok @thepenpalspod - you can see all of that content thanks to Katelyn Bordini, who runs our social media. This show wouldn’t be possible without the support we get from you, our Patreon subscribers - thank you! And remember to tell everyone about your two favorite cackling idiots. #growtheshow