I Don't Know Anyone In LA

I Don't Know Anyone In LA

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I Don't Know Anyone In LA episodes

  • Meet Kat Woods
    Meet Kat Woods, a possibly radioactive celebrity hairstylist who works out of Harlot on Melrose. I immediately adored Kat, because she is chill, real and witty. I think you'll adore her too. In this episode, Kat and I talk about having  a situationship with LA's public transportation, the wild wild west of early dating apps and I openly tell a hairstylist all the very real no-nos that I am currently doing while trying to educate myself on my hair texture.
    About The Show:
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.
    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
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    35 min
  • Meet Paul Nawrocke
    Paul Nawrocke is a coordinator for the Dr. Phil show with an ear for up-and-coming music...specifically a whole bunch of bands I had never heard of but swore to discover on Spotify. We talk about vegetarianism, roommates, the wild-wild drive from the midwest to LA and this is also an episode with a spooky ghost story, which is something I will always love.
    About The Show:
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.
    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
    33 min
  • Meet Sergio

    Meet Sergio, a film editor, graphic designer, accidental home improvement specialist and future comic book universe creator. Described by our last guest Paul Newhouse as being "one of the most affable people you'll meet, Sergio certainly brought that energy to the show. We talked about what pivoting career paths, being an LA native and the ingenuity that comes with finding a way to make things happen.

    About The Show:

    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.

    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.

    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.

    30 min
  • Meet Zakiyah

    I am currently writing this from a hotel room outside of Oklahoma City. I spent the last two weeks with my family in Iowa and am in the process of driving back to LA. Today, I spent 10 hours driving in heavy rain where I plenty of times I couldn't even see where the lanes were. SOOOO...this is a description that says a) I'm so glad to be here, and b) I'm sorry that this episode is a day plus a couple hours late. Next week, we'll be back to our usual schedule, but this week is a BONUS featuring my roommate Zakiyah.

    Zakiyah is a great example of what it means to be multi-dimensional. She is an attorney by day and an actress by all other times. We originally met through a mutual friend from Chicago and is now my biggest competition for Figaro's affection. This episode was really fun to record, because a) we drank champagne, and b) it was silly and relaxed. Hope you enjoy!

    About The Show:

    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.

    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.

    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.

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    30 min
  • Meet Paul Newhouse
    Paul Newhouse is a scientist who spent his childhood moving across the globe. With a father in the military, his family spent time in South Korea, Hawaii and Georgia. In this episode, we talk about playing basketball (because we are both tall), childhood games and discovering our strongest (and weakest) skills. Grab a Boilermaker or a glass of Trader Joe's 10-year whiskey, sit back and enjoy the podcast!
    About The Show:
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.
    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
    31 min
  • Meet Jane Borden
    Meet Jane Borden. Jane is an author, culture journalist and former mathelete. You may have seen her work in publications like Washington Post, Vanity Fair, Real Simple, and Southern Living. In this episode, we talk about the desire to wander, learning to step away from our personal scripts and what it really means to command a room. 
    About The Show: 
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot. 
    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one. 
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
    28 min
  • Meet Jess Lacher
    Jess Lacher is a Los Angeles-based writer whose recent work includes episodes of Take My Wife and The Detour. Jess and I talk about the troubles of social media, seeking genuine levels of connection and taking back our own power. A total delight!
    About The Show:
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.
    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
    31 min
  • Meet Sam Saifer
    Sam Saifer  is a TV producer and manager with credits like Executive Producer for Broad City, This Is Not Happening and Alternatino. She manages Ari Shaffir, Sabrina Jalees, Sasheer Zamata and more. A true boss. Even more, she was down to get into all things spiritual and spooky with me from plant medicine internships to crystals and cults. 
    About The Show:  
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.  
    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.  
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
    36 min
  • Meet Eric Abrams
    Meet Eric Abrams. Eric is an experienced writer, producer and showrunner, including executive producing Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening. His calm and laid back California attitude gives off an energy of trust and grounding. In this episode, we talked about finding a work/life balance, expressing emotional honesty and leaning into my fears.
    About The Show:  
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.  
    Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one.  
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
    40 min
  • Meet Abbey Londer
    Abbey Londer is a programmer at Just For Laughs. By a coordinating miracle, she was able to stop by my apartment less than 24 hours after arriving back in LA from the big festival in Montreal. In this episode, Abbey talks about finding genuine community in LA, what it means to connect, meeting her husbnd and how she created and ran a successful comedy festival in LA. 
    About The Show: 
    LA is a city of 4 million spread over 503 miles, 114 neighborhoods and can take over an hour to get from one side to the other. With that many people bumping up against each other, how is it possible to feel alone and isolated. It's a city of paradox: dreams and heartbreak. Lifelong locals and those just coming in for a shot.  Each week, I sit down with a Los Angeles resident to connect. Talk about our live and what got us to where we are today. Talking. What does it mean for two people to get to know each other? 
    It's also a show about connection in the larger sense, because each guest introduces me to the following week's guest. And as the weeks progress, it'll filter up a chain of people who can all be linked back to each other through who they know. That person we pass in the street, get behind at the grocery store, sit next to at the bar. They are all more connected to us than we may realize at first glance. A couple handshakes away...or, for the bold, maybe just one. 
    I'm Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA. But...now I know you. Special thanks to IG: music.emilymartin for the intro/outro and IG: nonaleon for the cover art. Follow me at IG: AnaAndThings.
    36 min

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My name is Ana Fernatt and I don't know anyone in LA.