This week, Cesar bails us out after we struggle to book a guest. We’re sharing songs by woman who rock. Also in this episode: Daisy Chain Fields. Festival line-ups. Denise stalks bands. Crowd sizes. Ska is forever. Collaborating with Deefur. Band t-shirts. Cat distribution system. And more! Cesar’s links: Personal | East Side Agents Email […]
This week we’re talking about our roots with the Executive Director of the Fullerton Museum Center, Elvia Rubalcava. Also in this episode: Your life as an art exhibit. Safeguarding someone’s memory. Chicana chillona. Different ways to mother. Living a creative life. Leaving a legacy. What do we do with our time? Becoming a museum executive […]
We’re globe-trotting with Stephanie and bring you travel songs. Also in this episode: Window or aisle seat. The ambiguous Tracy Chapman. Fast Car covers. Journaling vs. souvenirs. Failing memory. Gratitude. Planning trips. Rockband parties. Playlists for everything. The power of music. Preparing your funeral playlist. Places to return to. And more! Stephanie’s links: Instagram | […]
Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men makes his triumphant return to the podcast after ten long years to discuss TV theme songs. Also in this episode: Jesse catches us up on the last ten years. Jesse’s not a fan of Shrinking. Denise is not a fan Ben Gibbard. Star Wars nights. Religious services. Community […]
We’re joined this month by Denise’s favorite comic to perform at the Chatterbox in Covina, KJ! You can catch him there Thursdays and Sundays. We’re talking R&B love songs. Also in this episode: Detroit’s Big Tire vs. Inglewood’s Big Donut. Detroit style pizza. Is it a love song or a love-making song? Sleeping over at […]
We continue Denise’s favorites series, this time with one of her favorite restaurant owners, Tirzah! She is the co-owner of Tirzah’s Mexi-Terranean in the heart of El Sereno, CA. She has over a decade of experience in the restaurant business and is an incredibly supportive member of the community. We figured no better theme than […]
It’s Johnny Roque month at the LPP. He’s Denise’s favorite comic that she’s seen at Horseplay Comedy. When he’s not posting reaction videos on the socials, you can catch him IRL at the World Famous Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory, or hosting his own comedy show at the Sunset Room in Hacienda Heights. Also in […]
Self-described heart-on-his-sleeve songwriter Steven Wesley Guiles joins us for songs about deconstructing religion and not waiting for perfection. Also in this episode: Covers. February Album Writing Month. The freedom to write a song about anything. Growing up Evangelical. Fear of everything. Current political climate. Misogyny. Building community. Still patiently waiting for Monica Martin’s album. Lessons […]
We continue our annual tradition of Wrapping™ sharing our favorite songs of the year, 2025 edition. Also in this episode: the lonely male (and lady?) epidemic. Denise continues hating on everything. We’ll never make it to Connecticut. Rod’s finally taking drums lessons. Being an expert in a dying field. We finally clear up Denise’s love […]
We welcome Avi back to the show along with first-time podcaster Jeffrey for some songs about change. Also in this episode: What the hell is a third place? Holding bartenders hostage. Going to the movies alone. Jeffrey will work for TouchTunes™ credits. Charles Bradley messes up the space-time continuum. Go Golden Eagles! Avi makes a […]