In a Minute with Evan Lovett
by Audacy
From the creator of social media mainstay L.A. In a Minute, Evan Lovett invites you along for a personal and intimate ride as he shares interesting facts about all sorts of things you didn’t know you needed to know. Be entertained and informed as Evan brings you into his mind to see the world through his lens. There is history everywhere, as long as you know where to look. Let's get into it!
Episodes
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East of the River: Preserving East L.A. with Guadalupe Rosales of Veteranas and Rucas
Artist, archivist, and author Guadalupe Rosales has dedicated her career to preserving a side of L.A history that has too often been overlooked; the life & culture East of the L.A. River. As the creator of the venerated Instagram archives Veteranas and Rucas and Map Pointz, she's collected...
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Chihsuan: the Grammy-Nominated Violinist behind L.A.’s favorite Chili Crisp
Grammy-nominated violinist, composer, and chili crisp maker (!) Chihsuan has built a career that is anything but conventional. Born in Taiwan, Chihsuan moved to the United States at 15 and went on to perform with legends including Yo-Yo Ma, Brian Wilson, and David Foster, while mastering…
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L.A. Mayoral Election 2026: Karen Bass, Nithya Raman IN-STUDIO
The most consequential Mayoral Election in Los Angeles history happens on November 3rd, and we have BOTH candidates in-studio, current Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. Both candidates were interviewed separately with the EXACT same 10 questions provided by our followers with…
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The Hood talks Dodgers, growing up in L.A. and. . .how’d he become the Hood?
I sit down with Justin Collins aka The Hood LA to talk Dodgers. . .and how he became the voice of the people. An L.A. native, The Hood is EVERYWHERE and with EVERYBODY that matters in L.A., but the Dodgers are his heart & soul. And as Dodgers begin their march on the way to a threepeat, we get…
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Scottie Good of Suburban LA talks covering the "greatest city on Earth"
Scottie Good, the founder of Suburban LA, talks about how he grew Suburban Media and Suburban LA, how he developed his brand and voice, interviewing Mayor Karen Bass and Nipsey Hussle, and his new app.
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Spooky Foodie on L.A.'s Dive Bars, Diners, & Ghost Stories
Ansley Layne is Spooky Foodie, one of the most authentic & genuine purveyors of Los Angeles today. Growing up the daughter of a crime writer, Ansley has a unique perspective on stories that resonate...and stories that haunt. We follow along on her journey from Las Vegas to Chapman University to…
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National Champion & Local Hero: UCLA Women's Hoops Head Coach Cori Close
UCLA women's hoops Head Coach Cori Close sits down to discuss how she built an elite program en route to bringing the first modern-era women's hoops championship to UCLA. Close discusses her ability to develop close bonds & trust while getting a complete buy-in from a team of superstars…
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Is dining in L.A. REALLY a scam? ComfywithKerry confesses the truth
Kerry Rose Schwartz is ComfyWithKerry, an L.A. sensation with her "Scam or Slam" series. Often polarizing, always honest - Kerry delivers the goods on eating in Los Angeles, what really goes into creating her food and L.A. adventures, and how she turned her personality into a full-time career.…
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L.A.’s Mattress King Larry Miller on creating the Sit'N Sleep Empire
Larry Miller is one of the most recognizable voices in Southern California business, having built Sit ’n Sleep into Southern California’s largest independent mattress retailer. Meanwhile, Larry became a local advertising icon thanks to the unforgettable “You’re killing me, Larry!” commercials and...
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Will L.A. be ready for the 2028 Olympics: a conversation with LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover
LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover was a three-star General who dismantled bombs in Iraq and built entire cities in combat zones in Afghanistan. . .but making sure the 2028 Olympics are the best Games yet might be his biggest challenge. The largest sporting event in the history of the world will be taking...
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Meth, Fentanyl, and L.A.'s Mishandling of the Homeless & Drug Crises
Award-winning reporter (New York Times, National Geographic, L.A. Times), and author (Dreamland, The Least of Us) Sam Quinones gives his insight from decades of reporting on the drug crises in America and Los Angeles, highlighting what the City of L.A. Is doing wrong in its approach and…
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L.A. is 'under siege' from burglars. Here's one solution.
Our home was burglarized in 2025; our security system let us down. We talked to every security company, and that's when we found Guy Cohen, a security expert and founder of SecureIT Homes. Guy joins the show to discuss how Los Angeles homeowners can best fortify their homes and protect themselves...
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Ben Baller Origin Story: Never Been Told!
I sit down with arguably one of the most interesting people in the world of Los Angeles... Mr. Ben Baller! We finally get to the bottom of how his world in the music industry to entertainment to jewelry to influencing all started! Ben breaks down his origin story in detail, and makes it ALL make...
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Eric Sondheimer: Celebrating 50 years as L.A.'s Prep Sports Expert!
Eric Sondheimer has covered prep sports in L.A. for 50 years and he's truly seen it all. From John Elway to Paul Pierce; from Allyson Felix to Giancarlo Stanton, Eric was there with his recorder and notepad. We discuss how high school sports have evolved over his half century at the Daily News…
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Olvera Street EMERGENCY Roundtable: Save L.A’s Birthplace!
Olvera Street is at a crossroads, that has become an emergency. The birthplace of Los Angeles used to have 2 million people per year supporting the small businesses on the most historic Street in LA. Today, that number has dwindled by 85%, shuttering many of the puestos That were a lifeline to...
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L.A. is so back!
The FIFA World Cup is bringing out the best in L.A.! From Hollywood to Venice to East L.A. to Lake View Terrace, the energy is palpable - people from nearly every country in the world are representing their colors and flag, and uniting under the banner of Los Angeles. There is a buzz on the...
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Can LAX be the BEST Airport in the World? CEO John Ackerman Says YES!
John Ackerman is the CEO of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) which runs LAX and Van Nuys airports, two of the busiest in the world. And with LAX as the 'first-touch' point for travelers to Los Angeles, he knows that major renovations are necessary to make LAX the world-class airport that L.A....
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Noah Galuten: The man who ate and grilled his way through L.A.
Summer starts with the grill, and Noah Galuten is L.A.'s erudite grillmaster. From working more than a decade at Bludso's with Kevin Bludso, Galuten has written the book on grilling with Grill Time!, a guide to enjoying not just luscious meat but veggies & sides, and even desserts. But Galuten is...
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The Guardian of L.A.'s Biggest Sunday Ritual: Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA
Zach Brooks is the General Manager of Smorgasburg LA, the largest weekly food market in L.A., with more than 10,000 folks attending the huge, historic space each Sunday at the Row DTLA. From phenomenon to institution, Smorgasburg LA has jump-started business for legendary L.A. names like Tacos...
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Defiant Corazón: Yesika Salgado’s Los Angeles
Yesika Salgado is the L.A. poet whose words have become a voice for a generation of Angelenos finding beauty in a raw examination of Los Angeles. Born and raised in L.A. to Salvadoran parents, Yesika helped create Chingona Fire, the groundbreaking Latina feminist poetry collective that carved out...
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Irene Diaz: Love, Loss & Los Angeles: Pure Soul
Irene Diaz is a singer-songwriter who has captivated L.A. and beyond with her powerful voice, which conveys the depth and soul of her background in East Los Angeles. A proud Chicana whose captivating vocals and soulful melodies have garnered critical acclaim, she is truly one of my favorite…
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How P-Rod Built the Blueprint for a New Generation of L.A. Skaters
Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez is one of the most acclaimed skaters of all-time - and one of the most important. An L.A. native, P-Rod was one of the first high-profile skaters of Mexican descent, opening the doors for a generation of skaters that 'looked like' him. He is also the namesake of the Nike SB...
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L.A. Times 404. . .in a Minute? Tom + Evan finally link!
Tom Carroll of the widely acclaimed, irreverent & informative L.A. Times.404 joins Evan in the studio for an L.A. conversation that's been years in the making. Described as "two sides of the same coin," Tom & Evan have a shared love and passion for L.A. that is reflected in their work, making…
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My 10 Favorite Facts about L.A.
After 2,000 episodes of L.A. in a Minute and two years of In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett, spending THOUSANDS of hours of research and discovery, I put together a list of my Top 10 Favorite Facts about L.A. Each episode contains fun nuggets, trivia, and tidbits - but these are my absolute favorite...
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How Big Boy turned all of L.A. into one big neighborhood!
Big Boy IS the voice of Los Angeles. From radio to streaming to podcasts to video, Big Boy’s impact on L.A. over the last four decades has been unparalleled. Hear how Big went from being homeless to being a bodyguard for The Pharcyde to creating a legacy on Los Angeles airwaves that we may never...
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How the Milk Carton Kids found each other in L.A.
Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of the Milk Carton Kids are a Grammy-nominated folk duo hailing from Eagle Rock. Somewhere in between Simon & Garfunkel and The Smothers Brothers, their sound is described as "bittersweet & beautiful," with a side of wry, humorous banter that makes them both...
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John Salley: From NBA Champion to L.A. Original
John "Spider" Salley won championships with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and the Bad Boys Pistons. But he's more than an NBA legend - he's a genuine, fascinating, wise human whose growth continued well past his playing career. I sit down with John 1-on-1 to discuss his origin story, his…
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How did Shakey's become L.A.'s Beloved Pizza Parlor?
We take the show on the road to an OG Shakey's in Culver City, where we sit down with John Tilley, the Creative Visionary of Shakey's, to discuss how a pizza parlor that started in Sacramento became L.A.'s favorite pizza parlor. Fun, games, merch - and off-the-cuff fun..pizza, wings, & mojos!
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The Mount Rushmore of L.A. Companies
Normally, companies are nameless, faceless, soulless entities. . .but there are four L.A. Companies that transcend just "doing business" - in fact, these four companies are BELOVED for their significant roles in L.A.'s history, culture, & communities. From sole proprietors to Mom & Pops…
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Original Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr. . . and a Special Giveaway!
Before there was Disneyland, Bob Gurr was part of Walt Disney's secret team. One of the original Disney Imagineers, Gurr designed Matterhorn, Autopia, Monorail, Haunted Mansion and anything on wheels at Disneyland. A true Disney legend, he is also an L.A. Native and regales us with stories of how...
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Meet the Man Who Invented the Internet!
In 1969, UCLA Computer Science Professor Leonard Kleinrock led a team of scientists in a project to get two computers to 'talk' to each other. Lo and behold, the experiment worked. . .and ARPAnet was created, laying the groundwork for the internet. Nearly 60 years later, Kleinrock is a...
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KROQ is back on Top. . . Klein/Ally are here to explain how they took over L.A.'s mornings!
KROQ was an L.A. institution for decades, but they hit rock bottom a decade ago, plummeting to 23rd in the ratings. But thanks to Kevin Klein & Ally Johnson, KROQ is back on top as a purveyor of culture & great music in L.A. We talk to Klein/Ally about their origin stories, how they dealt with...
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Kenneth Mejia wants to fix L.A.'s finances. He's starting with Transparency.
L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia ran a grassroots campaign to win his election in 2022. He's still upholding his campaign promises by pushing for transparency in L.A.'s finances. The first Filipino to win citywide office in Los Angeles, Mejia's unorthodox approach has created unprecedented...
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Matt of WeRateDogs. . .and meet my dog Zoey!
I sit down with my dog Zoey. . .and Matt Nelson, the creator of WeRateDogs, Thoughts of Dog, founder of the 15/10 Foundation and host of the podcast The Dogs Were Good (again) to find out how Matt took his love of dogs worldwide. He's compiled more than 25 million followers while helping place so...
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KASKADE: All Around the World, but HOME is L.A.
I sit down with worldwide phenomenon Kaskade, discussing how a kid from Chicago ended up in L.A. as the post popular DJ/producer/songwriter in the world. It was that origin in Southern California that was a life changing move and inspiration for his signature sonic sound. He also opens up about…
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Open Houses to Open Flames: Burt Bakman's unlikely journey to L.A. BBQ Hero
From pop-up to pitmaster, Burt Bakman describes his unlikely rise from realtor to one of L.A.'s most revered BBQ pitmasters. An Israeli immigrant, Burt tells us how one fateful trip to Austin inspired his beloved Trudy's Underground Barbecue, which led to Slab, and working alongside Wolfgang…
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Protecting L.A.’s Most Vulnerable: Fighting Human Trafficking and Corruption with City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto
The first Latina elected to a Citywide office in Los Angeles HISTORY, Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles. Her inspirational story as a Jewish Puerto Rican is symbolic of the opportunity in world's melting pot of L.A. Her no-nonsense approach is a breath of...
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From Heart & Hustle to Trials & Triumphs: The L.A. Dream Story of David Yerushalmi
Thrilled to have my dear friend, as well as a partner of L.A. in a Minute, Mr. David Yerushalmi of Injuryneeds on the podcast to tell his unreal story! His upbringing and how he dealt with and overcame adversity, much of it self-inflicted, to become a Power Attorney in Beverly Hills is truly...
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The California Post is HERE. Will it replace the L.A. Times?!?
The Los Angeles media landscape is getting a huge jolt as the California Post launches today for print & digital. With the continued struggles of the L.A. Times and the Daily News anodyne coverage, News Corp. and the New York Post see the opportunity for "A new era of common sense and...
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Is L.A. finally serious about Mass Transit?
Eli Lipmen, Executive Director of MoveLA joins the show to discuss The Future of Transportation in Los Angeles. As L.A. races to ‘be transit-ready’ for the World Cup, Super Bowl, & Olympics, will the billions spent have a substantial impact on our City? Lipmen talks about the funding from Measure…
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My Top 5 Films that Define L.A.
L.A. is the land of film, and there have been thousands of movies made about L.A. These are the Top 5 Films that Define MY L.A. - and I want your feedback. What did I miss? What shouldn't have made the top 5? Also - do you know the FIRST movies ever made in L.A.? And the consummate L.A. movie…
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10 things to Expect in L.A. in 2026
As L.A. continues to rebound in 2026, here are 10 things that will absolutely be on your radar. 2:40 - #1: The Mayoral Election 4:56 - #2: NBA All-Star Weekend Returns to L.A. (Feb. 13-15, 2026) 7:09 - #3: The FIFA World Cup Comes to Los Angeles (June 11-July 19, 2026) 10:08 - #4: ICE Raids,...
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You asked, we answered. . . AMA with My Wife, Completely Unfiltered!
My wife Irene of Designstiles joins the show to give you the REAL answers to all your questions. From our L.A. faves to the “secret tunnels” to how we met - and how she tolerates me! - we get into it in an AMA that is completely unfiltered, and maybe just a little bit adorable!
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Off the Menu to L.A.‘s Hottest Menus: How Lawrence Longo brought Prince Street to L.A. & Irv’s Burgers
When Lawrence Longo launched the Off the Menu app, he was not envisioning becoming one of the most prolific restaurateurs in Los Angeles. Yet a decade later, that's exactly where we are. Lawrence is responsible for the birth of Prince St. Pizza in Los Angeles, rescuing beloved stalwart Irv's...
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The Roy Choi Origin Story: from K-town to Kogi
Simply put, Roy Choi is on the modern Mount Rushmore of Los Angeles. He not only created a food movement, but changed the culture in the city that defined him. A true L.A. American Dream story, we discuss the experiences that shaped who he is, and how he become one of Time Magazine’s 100 most...
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Nithya Raman: Trailblazer with a Vision for the Future of L.A.
Nithya Raman is the consummate L.A. American Dream story, the first south Asian and Asian American female ever elected to the L.A. City Council. The first “outsider” to defeat an incumbent in two decades, her approach to fixing what else Los Angeles is anything but status quo. Shaped by her world...
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7 Things you have to do in L.A. - and they're FREE!
People have been asking us to bring back the 'One Thing to do in L.A. this week's segment, so we listened... and we're bringing you SEVEN Things to do in L.A....and they're all FREE. From the South Bay to the Valley, from the Westside to the Eastside, we have you covered with fun, fascinating…
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Marqueece Harris-Dawson—A Genuine Treasure and True Leader for L.A.
I sit down with L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson to discuss everything L.A. from the Crenshaw District to the Civic Center. Now in his third term representing CD8, Harris-Dawson is stewarding growth and development in one of the most crucial districts in Los Angeles, but also...
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Introducing...Gloria!!!
In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett and L.A. in a Minute isn't just a one-person show...because Gloria is the backbone of the operation. From org & admin to insight & perspective, Gloria is an integral part of the team that makes the whole operation flow. And this episode marks the unveiling as we are...
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My 7 Wonders of Los Angeles... and they're FREE to visit!
We all know and learned about the 7 wonders of the world, from The Great Wall of China to the Taj Mahal in India... but it got me thinking, what are the 7 wonders of Los Angeles? I had fun diving into this and am thrilled to share what's on my list of the 7 wonders of L.A.!
About this show
From the creator of social media mainstay L.A. In a Minute, Evan Lovett invites you along for a personal and intimate ride as he shares interesting facts about all sorts of things you didn’t know you needed to know. Be entertained and informed as Evan brings you into his mind to see the world through his lens. There is history everywhere, as long as you know where to look. Let's get into it!
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