Show overview
The Hidden History of Los Angeles has been publishing since 2013, and across the 12 years since has built a catalogue of 95 episodes. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 26 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 7 months ago. The busiest year was 2021, with 13 episodes published. Published by Robert Petersen.
From the publisher
The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 91Elements of Los Angeles and an Interview with D.J. Waldie HHLA91
This episode features an interview with D.J. Waldie regarding his new book, "Elements of Los Angeles: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire."
Jessie Mae Robinson HHLA90
This episode tells the story of the pinoneering songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson.
Ep 89Hidden Pasadena and an Interview with William Deverell HHLA89
This episode features an interview with William Deverell about the new podcast series from the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West called "Hidden Pasadena."
Ep 88LA Archives Bazaar 2024 HHLA88
This episode features an interview with Claire Kennedy, Yuri Shimoda, Abraham Ferrer, and Victoria Bernal about the 19th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 19, 2024 at the Doheny Library and USC.
Inventing Paradise and an Interview with Paul Haddad HHLA87
This episode features an interview with Paul Haddad abour his new book "Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles."
Ep 86LA Scavenger and an Interview with Danny Jensen HHLA86
This episode features an interview with Danny Jensen about his book "LA Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Los Angeles's Hidden Treasures."
Ep 85Guy McAfee HHLA85
This episode tells the story of Guy McAfee, an LAPD police officer turned crime boss turned casino mogul, who played an important role in the development of Las Vegas.
The L.A. Archives Bazaar HHLA84
This episode features an interview with Azalea Camacho, Liza Posas, Jessica Gambling, and Victoria Bernal about the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 28, 2023 at the Doheny LIbrary at USC.
Ep 83Jack Parsons HHLA83
This episode tells the remarkable and strange story of Jack Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Ep 82Darrow's Nightmare and an Interview with Nelson Johnson HHLA82
This episode features an interview with Nelson Johnson about his book "Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer."
Clarence Darrow and the Bombing of the L.A. Times HHLA81
In 1910, the famed attorney Clarence Darrow represented two brothers accused of bombing the L.A. Times building before Darrow himself was put on trial for allegedly bribing a juror.
Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." HHLA80
Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." has become the city's unofficial anthem. But, does Randy Newman really love L.A.?
Ep 79Crooked and an Interview with Nathan Masters HHLA79
This episode features an interview with Nathan Masters about his new book, "Crooked: The Roaring '20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal."
Ep 7852 Things To Do In Los Angeles and an Interview with Teena Apeles HHLA78
This episode features an interview with Teena Apeles about her new book, "52 Things To Do In Los Angeles."
Ep 77L.A. in a Minute and an Interview with Evan Lovett HHLA77
This episode features an interview with Evan Lovett, the creator of L.A. in a Minute.
Ep 76L.A. Sounds: Ozomatli and an Interview with Ulises Bella HHLA76
This episode is about the Grammy Award winning Los Angeles musical group Ozomatli and features an interview with Ulises Bella.
Ep 75Charlie Parker in L.A. HHLA75
This episode is about the time the legendary jazz saxophonist, Charlie Parker, spent in Los Angeles, which included epic jam sessions and recordings, but also drugs, debauchery, a stay at a mental institution, and a "naked" party.
Ep 75Bring Eyvin Hernandez Home!
My friend, Eyvin Hernandez, is being unlawfully detained in Venezuela. Listen to the episode to learn about Eyvin and what we can do to bring him home. Sign the online petition: https://www.change.org/p/bring-eyvin-hernandez-home. Make a donation: https://gofund.me/4117b3cb. Learn more: https://bringeyvinhome.org/.
Ep 74A Place at the Nayarit and an Interview with Natalia Molina HHLA74
This episode features an interview with Natalia Molina about her new book, "A Place at the Nayarit: How a Mexican Restaurant Nourished a Community."
Ep 73L.A. Names: Pico Boulevard HHLA73
This episode explores the origin of the name Pico Boulevard.