Big Boy IS the voice of Los Angeles. From radio to streaming to podcasts to video, Big Boy’s impact on L.A. over the last four decades has been unparalleled. Hear how Big went from being homeless to being a bodyguard for The Pharcyde to creating a legacy on Los Angeles airwaves that we may never see again in the city. He also discusses how an epiphany when he was 500 pounds led to lifestyle changes and lessons he still lives by today. Simply put, this is one of my favorite interviews ever.

Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan of the Milk Carton Kids are a Grammy-nominated folk duo hailing from Eagle Rock. Somewhere in between Simon & Garfunkel and The Smothers Brothers, their sound is described as "bittersweet & beautiful," with a side of wry, humorous banter that makes them both accessible and beloved. We discuss their origin story, the band's evolution, and the state of folk music in L.A. and beyond. Also, check out their NEWEST release, Lost Cause Lover Fool, streaming everywhere (and at independent record shops!)

John "Spider" Salley won championships with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and the Bad Boys Pistons. But he's more than an NBA legend - he's a genuine, fascinating, wise human whose growth continued well past his playing career. I sit down with John 1-on-1 to discuss his origin story, his perspective on life, becoming a successful actor, vegan, and host of The Best Damn Talk Show Period. . .and why he always knew he'd end up living in and loving Los Angeles.

We take the show on the road to an OG Shakey's in Culver City, where we sit down with John Tilley, the Creative Visionary of Shakey's, to discuss how a pizza parlor that started in Sacramento became L.A.'s favorite pizza parlor. Fun, games, merch - and off-the-cuff fun..pizza, wings, & mojos!

Normally, companies are nameless, faceless, soulless entities. . .but there are four L.A. Companies that transcend just "doing business" - in fact, these four companies are BELOVED for their significant roles in L.A.'s history, culture, & communities. From sole proprietors to Mom & Pops, businesses are the lifeblood of Los Angeles - but these are the four that make the L.A. Mount Rushmore of Companies. Let's get into it!

Before there was Disneyland, Bob Gurr was part of Walt Disney's secret team. One of the original Disney Imagineers, Gurr designed Matterhorn, Autopia, Monorail, Haunted Mansion and anything on wheels at Disneyland. A true Disney legend, he is also an L.A. Native and regales us with stories of how L.A. has changed over his 90+ years - and what he likes best about Disneyland, even if he didn't design it!

In 1969, UCLA Computer Science Professor Leonard Kleinrock led a team of scientists in a project to get two computers to 'talk' to each other. Lo and behold, the experiment worked. . .and ARPAnet was created, laying the groundwork for the internet. Nearly 60 years later, Kleinrock is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at UCLA, still teaching - and still creating groundbreaking work, including forays into AI. A wildly endearing, vivacious, witty intellect, meet the man I call "the Vin Scully of Computer Science" - a person that truly belongs on the Los Angeles Mount Rushmore.

KROQ was an L.A. institution for decades, but they hit rock bottom a decade ago, plummeting to 23rd in the ratings. But thanks to Kevin Klein & Ally Johnson, KROQ is back on top as a purveyor of culture & great music in L.A. We talk to Klein/Ally about their origin stories, how they dealt with years of near-failure, and what the secret was to the station's miraculous turnaround.

L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia ran a grassroots campaign to win his election in 2022. He's still upholding his campaign promises by pushing for transparency in L.A.'s finances. The first Filipino to win citywide office in Los Angeles, Mejia's unorthodox approach has created unprecedented attention for a position that is often opaque. And of course we get into his origin story and vision for the future of Los Angeles. . .and his favorite Filipino foods!

I sit down with my dog Zoey. . .and Matt Nelson, the creator of WeRateDogs, Thoughts of Dog, founder of the 15/10 Foundation and host of the podcast The Dogs Were Good (again) to find out how Matt took his love of dogs worldwide. He's compiled more than 25 million followers while helping place so many deserving pooches in loving homes. Hear how Matt turned his viral fame into real-world impact through his 15/10 Foundation, supporting dogs in need and giving back to the community that’s made him famous. And let's find out what rating he's going to give Zoey!!! @dog_rates @dog_feelings