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Closed Session Podcast episodes
- Lightning Round Pt. 1 | Closed Session 20
In the first part of this quick, off-the cuff session, James and Lauren discuss the intricacies of relationships and whether it's worth it to cut out toxic people from your life completely.
29 min - Pardongate, Middle Names, and the Cleveland Oranges
James and Lauren discuss J Rob's inauguration, naming conventions, and the death of history.
46 min - Skinny Hate, Recall, and California TikTok | Closed Session 18
James and Lauren discuss being all in or all out, herd immunity, and political ambitions in retrospect.
55 min - Phone-a-Friend, Insurgency, and an Egg on Everything | Closed Session 17
James and Lauren return from a long hiatus to discuss the Capitol siege, quarantining in the Philippines, and a new 2021 motto.
1 hr 2 min - French Laundry, Trump TV, and Dark Horses feat. Robert Urteaga | Closed Session 16
James and Lauren sit down with seasoned political affairs and campaign consultant Robert Urteaga this week to discuss the election results and the future of LA politics.
1 hr 7 min - Strategic Stripping, Zebras, and Mass Starvation feat. J. Elaine Marcos | Closed Session 15
Triple threat Broadway star J. Elaine Marcos joins James and Lauren this week to discuss breaking down casting barriers, Filipino representation on stage, and taking risks to break away from tradition. You can find J. Elaine on www.jelainemarcos.org to study or schedule private coaching.
1 hr 1 min - Social Contracts, Breaking the LA Code, and Intriguing Overseas Assets feat. Moni Veluz | Closed Session 14
This week, James and Lauren welcome Moni Veluz, founder of MoVe Personal Training and one of our closest friends, to discuss his dedication to fitness, travelling to 46 countries, and manifesting your dreams into reality.
1 hr 16 min - Friend Stealers, Girth, and Building Skyscrapers feat. Lalo Jimenez | Closed Session 13
Impromptu guest Lalo Jimenez, Vice President of Field Operations at AECOM and a longtime friend, joins us this week to discuss his experiences in construction and developing his signature golf swing.
1 hr 1 min - Post Offices, Pogchamp, and Project Roomkey | Closed Session 13
James and Lauren return to discuss states of social disarray, the '92 riots, and belonging to an LA clique.
38 min - WAP, Foot Cleavage, and Heightened Mental Acuity | Closed Session 12
James and Lauren discuss home COVID tests, FilledIn's latest car hop event, and feeling smarter with less food.
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About Closed Session Podcast
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Closed Session Podcast is a show about having an insiders seat to LA's business, culture and politics hosted by James Santa Maria and Lauren Delgado. James and Lauren work for The Santa Maria Group, a…
leading government relations and business solutions firm based in Los Angeles. With over two decades of political experience and a proven track record of results for both local and international clients, James and Lauren help individuals, businesses and organizations navigate through the difficult waters of local, county and state government. The Closed Session Podcast started in 2019 by James as a way of bringing together the different personalities of those in government and the private sector to discuss relevant issues and their many intersections. Get to know those who serve and impact critical public policy issues in a very informal, comfortable and accessible way,