We're all familiar with the Covid pandemic and even the Spanish Flu pandemic... but did you know were also dead smack in the middle of another pandemic that has been ongoing for 80 years and counting... and oh ya, it has NO end in sight/ If you do one thing in L.A. this weekend, do this... eat at this fast rising, homegrown food institution that is growing at a blistering pace. 

L.A. is in the middle of its third pandemic: 80 years and counting?!

From the creator of social media mainstay L.A. In a Minute, Evan Lovett invites you along for a personal and intimate ride as he shares interesting facts about all sorts of things you didn’t know you needed to know. Be entertained and informed as Evan brings you into his mind to see the world through his lens. There is history everywhere, as long as you know where to look. Let's get into it!

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Lock your doors & windows; Los Angeles is the undisputed Serial Killer capital of the world! So why L.A. and when did it all start?  How many have their been?!? All the sinister facts are here, the facts, the stats, the history, the psychology. Also - we dive into detail about 3 specific killers including the first ever recorded "serial" killer.

L.A. is the Serial Killer Capital of the World?!?

This is My Top 5 hidden Gems in L.A. . .and they're all FREE:  Whether hidden in plain site or not, these go-to destinations are fun to go and explore, are places a lot of us see on a daily basis, but maybe haven't quite taken the time to understand the significance and relevance behind them. Go be a tourist in your own city, and enjoy these destinations as I give up all goods. There is history everywhere, as long as you know where to look!
#5 (3:30) - The Best Date Spot
#4 (11:30) - The Spiritual Shrine
#3 (22:30) - Europe in L.A.
#2 (32:00) - The Best Food Market in L.A. is at a Temple?!?!
#1 (39:30) - The Backbone of L.A.

My Top 5 Hidden Gems in L.A. . .and they're Free!

Impactful, important, historical... these are the characteristics I tapped into the most when putting together my intimate list of top 5 songs that define L.A. I enjoyed digging into the meanings of the lyrics, and researching the origins of these classics.  
#5 (8:06) -  The Song you Thought would be #1

#4 (15:17) - Hip Hop's Ode to the Metropolis

#3 (21:03) - The Outlier, Geographically and Musically

#2 (25:46) - A True L.A. Classic

#1 (31:30) - Did you KNOW this Song was about L.A.?

BONUS SONG (37:45) - We Love it!

My Top 5 Songs that Define Los Angeles

A major announcement came out of L.A.’s backyard this week: the resort that ushered in the Modern Era of Las Vegas will be shutting its doors forever.
The impact that the Mirage had on Las Vegas was like no hotel since the Flamingo opened in 1946 and kicked off The Strip, and it literally changed Vegas as a town, a community, and is single-handedly responsible for turning into a world-class metropolis. Here’s the story of the impact of the Mirage on the city that 4.8 million people from Los Angeles visit each year. 

The End of an Era in L.A.’s Backyard

Ever wondered about life in the I AM Studios? And what actually goes into creating over 1,000 episodes of L.A. in a Minute and In a Minute w/ Evan Lovett? I take you behind the scenes for a day - and a week - in the life of documenting Los Angeles history & culture. From the drops for KNX to full episodes for social to recording in a closet (!), I am giving you the real day-to-day on creating my show. You know how they say if you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life? Well, this is truly a labor of love.
Perhaps most importantly, stick around for the Love Story of my lifetime (34:00)

L.A. is in the middle of its third pandemic: 80 years and counting?!

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