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In a Minute with Evan Lovett

In a Minute with Evan Lovett

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S1 Ep 272023: The Year L.A. Went On Strike!

Digging deep into the multiple union strikes and the implications they're having for Los Angeles. We're also dropping some interesting and fun facts about the union worker make up of L.A., when did unions arrive, and more importantly, how did they take over? How did the Unions play an unintended role in what would be known today as a significant terrorist attack downtown? Closing with paying tribute to one of the most powerful Women to organize for laborers of our time, and lastly, one thing to do in L.A. this weekend!

Aug 18, 202333 min

S1 Ep 26True Crime: The Serial Killer Capital of the World

Did you know Los Angeles is the undisputed Serial killer capital of the world? Listen in as Evan breaks it down... why L.A.? When did it all start? How many? All the juicy and sinister facts are here. Not to mention going into detail about 3 specific killers including the first ever recorded "serial" killer.

Aug 11, 202330 min

S1 Ep 25My Top 10 L.A. Inventions

Tons of interesting facts and stories you may not be aware of as I go into detail about my top 10 greatest inventions to come out of Los Angeles.

Aug 4, 202333 min

S1 Ep 24The L.A. Income Episode

Talking all things income and Money in Los Angeles. Who is making all the money? Who isn't? Who can afford all these million dollar homes? There are more in this city than any other in the country. Also, to keep things economical, we're giving you a list of fun things to do this weekend in Los Angeles, that are FREE

Jul 28, 202333 min

S1 Ep 23The L.A. Traffic Episode!

Talking all things Traffic. If you live in or have been to L.A., you know exactly what we're talking about. This was a clear cut Number 1 on the consensus list of 5 worst things about Los Angeles. Join me as we go down the rabbit hole and dig into this massive subject!

Jul 21, 202331 min

S1 Ep 22L.A. Food Episode with Local Experts Eddie Sanchez and Greg Simms!

Evan gets into a compelling discussion with two special guests about the ultra-fast-growing food culture in L.A.! Eddie Sanchez, founder of Hungry in L.A., and Greg Simms of Grub With Greg!

Jul 14, 20231h 18m

S1 Ep 21Ask Me Anything with a very special guest!

Ask me anything with a very special guest, my wife! We tackle all sorts of fun and interesting questions the fans came up with during a recent LA In A Minute Instagram Live segment. Great way to kick off the second act in my world of podcasting!

Jul 7, 202350 min

S1 Ep 20Raising kids in L.A.- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Digging deep into the facts of what it's like raising kids in L.A... from schools, to parks, to overall satisfaction/If you do one thing in L.A. this week, do this... go to the only incorporated city in the lower 48 states, not reachable by car!

Jun 23, 202342 min

S1 Ep 193 American Dream Origin Stories

The Story of Iconic Portos Bakery/The World Famous Fatburger/Vallarta-Grocer Pioneers

Jun 16, 202323 min

S1 Ep 18Owens Lake has Water! L.A. never forgets its first!

L.A.s first external resource for water was drained dry 100 years ago... well... they have water again... how?! Watts Towers. 3 decades in the making.

Jun 9, 202329 min

S1 Ep 17Where does everyone in L.A. work?! Entertainment?! Hint: Guess Again

I go deep into what exactly what makes L.A... the economy of course... But, what jobs are propelling this city? Super interesting stuff/Also, if you do one thing in L.A. this week, do this... go to L.A.s first burger joint! From over 1,000 locations, to 4. Yes. 4

Jun 2, 202327 min

S1 Ep 16Los Angeles: The Most Diverse City on Earth... Literally

L.A. is the most diverse city on Earth. How and why did this come to be? I get into details behind the history of how this happened, as well as dropping some mind blowing facts around it to boot/If you have to do one thing in L.A. this weekend, do this, go see the largest Religious painting in the World! The story behind this work of art and how it arrived and came to its place of display is perhaps wilder than anything!

May 26, 202324 min

S1 Ep 15From Defund the Police... to Overfund the Police?

Mayor Karen Bass asking for a big uptick in funding for LAPD / Let's talk some Donuts while we're at it, the L.A. Pioneers of Donuts!

May 19, 202321 min

S1 Ep 14The Story of Neal Baker: The Most Essential Man in Restaurant History?

Neal Baker had his prints all over the origins of some of the most revolutionary restaurant chains in history, I cover it A to Z / Therapy Session is back, and it's heavy... about my Dog and the moral dilemmas it comes with! I explain in detail/If you do one thing in L.A., do this... Hint: it's the birthplace of Los Angeles!

May 12, 202330 min

S1 Ep 13L.A. is in the middle of its third pandemic: 80 years and counting?!

We're all familiar with the Covid pandemic and even the Spanish Flu pandemic... but did you know were also dead smack in the middle of another pandemic that has been ongoing for 80 years and counting... and oh ya, it has NO end in sight/ If you do one thing in L.A. this weekend, do this... eat at this fast rising, homegrown food institution that is growing at a blistering pace.

May 5, 202323 min

S1 Ep 12L.A.'s Civil War: Natives vs Transplants

The title speaks for itself. We dig in to the battle that's been brewing since L.A.s inception.

Apr 28, 202321 min

S1 Ep 11I AM w/ Vincent Rocco Vargas

Sit back and relax while listening to compelling conversation with The Mayans (on FX) very own Vincent Rocco Vargas... who is also my old high school baseball teammate! From our days in school, to his time as an Army Ranger, to Federal Agent, to YouTube star, to now a famous actor and screenwriter, to his household of 10... and everything in between!

Apr 21, 202351 min

S1 Ep 10The Fast Food Episode

All things Fast Food / The History / Who Started it? / The Drive Thru Speaker / Interesting Facts about Fast Food you didn't know you needed to know!

Apr 14, 202321 min

S1 Ep 9L.A. housing costs are INSANE

L.A. housing costs are INSANE / L.A.- The Oil capital of the world! / Its too hard to save money / One thing to do this weekend? Do this

Apr 7, 202323 min

S1 Ep 8Lets talk about OCD... I have it, do you?

LAUSD strike! And quick resolution?!/ L.A. was once the Mass Transit Capital of the World! What happened?!/Lets talk about OCD... I have it, do you?/San Pedro ruins... yes, city ruins

Mar 31, 202332 min

S1 Ep 7Why aren’t people riding L.A.’s underground Metro? Let’s start with the Drugs and Crime

Why aren’t people riding L.A.’s underground Metro? Let’s start with the Drugs and Crime/Children's Hospital, the place that saved my life!/L.A's Original Farmers Market, home of LAs best pancakes and first pizza, and was originally an Oil field?

Mar 24, 202324 min

S1 Ep 6My first True Crime Story

True Crime: Robert Blake/Hollywoodland/My Fear of Death/Visit the inventor of the First Food Truck this Weekend!

Mar 16, 202326 min

S1 Ep 5I Had A Break Up

Ep 5 reflection/Mail Bag/What I learned this week-Ice!/I Had A Break Up/LA Zoo Ruins

Mar 10, 202334 min

S1 Ep 4My First, and Most Special Guests!

Mail Bag/What I Learned-Internet/Therapy In A Minute/My First, and most Special Guests!/What to do in LA this Weekend

Mar 3, 202334 min

S1 Ep 3You Won’t Believe Who Invented Movies!

Mail Bag!/You won’t believe who invented Movies!/Therapy In A Minute/One Thing to do this Weekend? Do This

Feb 24, 202330 min

S1 Ep 2What I Learned this week in Vegas!

Paul Williams/ Vegas Baby!/ Therapy In A Minute

Feb 17, 202331 min

S1 Ep 1Origin Story

How’d I get here?/ MY origin story/ Let’s dig deep.

Feb 17, 202342 min

Coming Friday: In a Minute with Evan Lovett

Welcome to In a Minute with Evan Lovett, an Audacy original. The mind behind the the social media hit "L.A. in a Minute" invites you along for a personal, intimate ride through all sorts of things you didn't know you needed to know. There's history everywhere, as long as you know where to look. Watch this space...the first episode comes this Friday February 17th!

Feb 15, 20230 min