L.A. Meekly is a monthly comedy podcast about Los Angeles history put out by comedians Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran.
Interests: Floods, Droughts, Cranky Old Women, Haunted James Bond Films, Bank Robberies, Winged Cops, Ptomaine Poisoning, L.A Riots, Watts Riots, Ostriches
We're all lost in this episode about supermarkets because it's the holiday season and it's inside of supermarkets where you'll be spending most of your time for the rest of 2022. In honor of that, we'll be covering the history of a few of the city's biggest supermarkets. We'll be talking Vallarta (14:55), Trader Joe's (29:05) and Ralphs (1:03:00).
Grab some popcorn and a bloody knife because for Halloween this year we're discussing some of the most iconic Los Angeles horror movies. We'll be talking about everything from Night of the Comet and Nope to Chopping Mall and Tales From the Hood.
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Make sure to check out the latest episode to hear the Meekly Boys talk it up with them about Valley commercials. You’ll buy mattresses, you’ll buy ribs, you’ll buy teeth!
You're in for a treat this time, meeklings, because on this month's music box we've got the Valley's own Raised On TV.
Settle in to get a taste of the Valley sound with their songs "Mess I Made" and "Caroline."
We're going on a trip and you're coming with us whether you have the time off or not. This month we're getting loose and offering up the best day trips surrounding Los Angeles and how L.A. has shaped these places and vice versa from Solvang to Knott's Berry Farm.
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We did it. We got him. We are thrilled to present to you an interview we had the privilege of doing with L.A. history icon . Listen in as we discuss the mid century allure of southern California, what it means to L.A. to lose our cultural treasures and the best affordable pizza in town.
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Has it been a year of the Meekly Music Box already? We started 12 months ago so it must be. This month we're featuring the music of Lamar Woods and Juancho Ca$h. For this very special anniversary episode we have Juancho Ca$h himself (aka ) to talk about their music and the specific flavor Los Angeles gives to "lifestyle rap."
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Listening to L.A. Meekly has always been a gamble but this month that's a good thing. That's because we'll be discussing the history of gambling in Los Angeles. From the early wild west days (10:51) to the offshore gambling boats (21:12) to the heyday of Gardena (55:56).
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An L.A. Meekly episode in your feed this late in the month? Why, Easter must have come late and Passover and Ramadan right on time! Tune in for this virtual field trip with Laura Tejeda of L.A. Taco Live. We'll discuss the ins and outs of L.A. Taco, her food based activism in East Los Angeles and how Daniel can stop gentrifying things.
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An L.A. Meekly episode in your feed this late in the month? Why, Easter must have come late and Passover and Ramadan right on time! Tune in for this virtual field trip with Laura Tejeda of L.A. Taco Live. We'll discuss the ins and outs of L.A. Taco, her food based activism in East Los Angeles and how Daniel can stop gentrifying things.
Crank up the old crank powered radio and settle in to listen to our featured band this month: . We'll be getting into their origin and current incarnation as we listen to The Solid State and Gin Atomic.
Today I found out we may have a distant relative from over a hundred years ago using puns and making funnies. Does anyone know anything about the Weakly Freak humor mag? It ended in 1915 and ran out of the Tajo Building in DTLA which is now somewhere near the Courthouse
Last night we recorded our 100th episode, and we celebrated by woofing down and drinking a Mary Pickford and a Shirley Temple. Hear it April 1st
The ides of March may be coming tomorrow but if I were you ide listen to this: our 10th episode of the Meekly Music Box! This month we are thrilled to feature the incredible Ginger Root . Hear all about the man and learn what "aggressive elevator soul" sounds like as we sit down and listen to "Juban District" and "Mahjong Room."
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City hall got slimed! This was view of City Hall last week from . West Coast doesn’t have a Batman but if we did he’d eat at this restaurant
Love is in the air and barf is in the mouth. That's why this month's featured band on the Meekly Music Box is the one, the only: Fartbarf . Tune in while we listen to "Simple Planet" and "Master of the 5 Count" and hear about the band's mission of making performing as hard for themselves as possible.
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Is there any better way to spend Valentine's Day than in a public park? Probably not because it's free. If you could not care less about Valentine's Day then you'll still love this episode on a few of the city's public parks because it's also free! We'll be covering the hilly beauty of Elysian Park (12:18), the architectural glory of the Barnsdall Art Park (47:13), the concrete "charm" of Pershing Square (1:25:55) and the man made tragedy that led to the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (1:57:17).
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EPISODE 92: We Need To Talk About Terminator (L.A. Action Movies)
This summer. There's only one podcast dedicated entirely to talking about action movies that took place in Los Angeles. And if there is more than one, ignore the rest. This month we're covering a few of the classic L.A. action movies from the Terminator to Speed delving into filming locations and what role the city plays in them (if any).
This summer. There's only one podcast dedicated entirely to talking about action movies that took place in Los Angeles. And if there is more than one, ignore...
Put the needle on the record for our second edition of The Meekly Music Box. This month we are highlighting Tres Souls! Rooted deeply in trio romantico/Bolero music, Tres Souls brings a modern twist to a deeply romantic, traditional Mexican style of music. Check them out on Instagram to hear more from them.
SODA, JERKS! is our new summer-style episode where we will bring you to your knees with thirst. Until we talk about the ol' Coca-Cola building that looks like a cruise-liner in the middle of industrial downtown L.A.. But other than that--THIRST!
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This episode is brought to you by PODCORN!
Summer is in full swing so sit back, crack open an ice cold iPhone and an even colder soda to hear all about the stories of a few local sodas and soda relate...
Welcome, followers, to the inaugural episode of the Meekly Music Box! In this brand new segment to the show you love and follow we will be highlighting local musicians by playing a couple of their songs and telling you about their story and connection to Los Angeles.
This month's featured musician is Jessica Fichot! The child of a Chinese mother and French father, Jessica blends the styles of French chanson, Shanghai jazz, gypsy swing and international folk into something that is uniquely her that embodies the spirit of L.A. perfectly. Today you'll be hearing her songs "La Spectatrice" and "Daydream."
You can find her at facebook.com/jessicafichotmusic or youtube.com/jessicafichotmusic. Also on Instagram and check out her upcoming shows at jessicasongs.com/shows
Listen to our episode here: https://youtu.be/enb9Vd6fv4k
Episode 90: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE (LGBTQ Achievements to L.A.)
In honor of Pride month we are digging deep into a handful of LGBTQ trailblazers from right here in town. We've got the legendary Mattachine Society (14:43), the complicated Virginia Prince (45:32), the valiant Morris Kight and the Gay Liberation Front (1:20:09) and the unstoppable Troy Perry and the Metropolitan Community Church(1:35:21). This episode brought to you by Smile Brilliant. Use promo code LAMEEKLY to get 30% off today.
In honor of Pride month we are digging deep into a handful of LGBTQ trailblazers from right here in town. We've got the legendary Mattachine Society (14:43),...
Episode 88: MAKE ART NOT PODCASTS (L.A. Artists)
Soak in some culture this month while we cover a few of Los Angeles' greatest contributions to the world of art. We'll cover Mike Mollett and the L.A. Mudpeople (16:58), Frank Romero (33:11) and Sister Corita Kent (1:00:45).
Soak in some culture this month while we cover a few of Los Angeles' greatest contributions to the world of art. We'll cover Mike Mollett and the L.A. Mudpeo...
For this very special bonus we have a very special interview with Max Miller of Tasting History. Today Max gives us a rundown on his show, his time being the voice of Iago for Disney and the history of tamales in Los Angeles. https://bit.ly/3cHslGL
If you want to check out Max's episode of his own show about tamales you can watch it right here and we highly recommend you do: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2JyN7JF8bs
Episode 87: Meaning Streets (Stories behind some L.A. street names)
Stop where you're driving right now and look at the street sign. Ever wonder why it's named that? Well get back in your car and buckle up for this month's episode where we delve into the names of a few of the streets around town. We'll cover Chevy Chase Drive (18:56), Sepulveda Boulevard (28:32), James M. Wood Boulevard (44:23), Rosecrans Avenue (56:26), General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way (1:16:02) and Roscoe Boulevard (1:25:32).
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Stop where you're driving right now and look at the street sign. Ever wonder why it's named that? Well get back in your car and buckle up for this month's ep...
Wouldn't today be the perfect day to go to a museum? WELL TOO BAD. But instead why not do the next best thing and let us tell you ABOUT a museum and take a listen to this segment from our latest episode on the Natural History Museum.
Listen here: https://youtu.be/8Nh8cbywZxo
EPISODE 86: NOW MUSEUM NOW YOU DON'T (The Museums We Miss)
It's been a year since COVID first showed up on our turf and we've been pining for the old days when museums weren't just places we pined for so this month we're going to give the histories of three that we miss in particular. We've got the Natural History Museum (23:01), the Southwest Museum (1:07:45) and the Autry (1:44:48). We want to thank Podcorn for sponsoring this episode! Get started finding ads for your own podcast at podcorn.com today!
It's been a year since COVID first showed up on our turf and we've been pining for the old days when museums weren't just places we pined for so this month w...
Saturday. Rainy day. You have two options: listen to our history of Vroman's bookstore or go pick up a book curbside from Vroman's. Ideally a book about our history of Vroman's. While you're driving there listen to our history of Vroman's. Do it!
Listen here: https://youtu.be/Ra4nvluoVIU
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