
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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

S1 Ep 193 American Dream Origin Stories
The Story of Iconic Portos Bakery/The World Famous Fatburger/Vallarta-Grocer Pioneers

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.

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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

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

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?

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!

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

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

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

S1 Ep 2What I Learned this week in Vegas!
Paul Williams/ Vegas Baby!/ Therapy In A Minute

S1 Ep 1Origin Story
How’d I get here?/ MY origin story/ Let’s dig deep.

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!