The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR

In episode 7 of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", we celebrate friendship, comedy and America, with historic audio tributes to a California Governor and a U.S. Senator, an appearance by groundbreaking female journalist Mary Patterson Routt, as well as a vintage music performance by "Baby" Patty Kelly. We also celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary ham 'n egger Will Rogers. Featuring square dancing, a field trip to Glendale's Grand Central Air Terminal, and presentations on Bob Baker's marionettes and the community organization A Place Called Home, we review all of July's happenings at the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs before club president Lily Holleman previews August (and early September) in her monthly report. All that, plus an interview with Darrell Hughes, and Reverend Barbara Adams walking us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship". Join host Phil Leirness and announcer Marc Hershon for some great stories and a lot of laughs.

In the sixth episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", we welcome new announcer Marc Hershon, we take the podcast time machine back to the 1930's to hear then Secretary of War under FDR (and former Governor of Utah) George H. Dern as well as then governor of Missouri Guy B. Park, and we recap the happenings of June at the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs and preview July. All that, plus an interview with club secretary Erynn Petrulis, a musical performance by Doug and Mandy Lacy, special appearances by Joanna Linkchorst and Sandi Hemmerlein, Lily Holleman with her monthly report and Reverend Barbara Adams paying tribute to a fellow breakfast clubber as she takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship". Join host Phil Leirness as the 1930's, taxidermy, emergency preparedness, the Marx Brothers, neon art, and "Clifton's Camera Girls" are just some of the topics discussed.

The fifth episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" covers a lot of ground, and spans a lot of decades, in an effort to capture the indelible charm of "the little club time almost forgot and that the decades can not improve." The episode features a performance by Don Snyder of a Cole Porter classic, as well as the vocal stylings of club president Lily Holleman, belting out an ode to California. An interview with the club's resident chaplain, who also serves as the Treasurer of the LABC charitable foundation, Reverend Barbara Adams, will provide us all with the opportunity to become better acquainted with this amazing lady. And rest assured, she also offers up another presentation to aid in our continuing Adventures in Friendship, one that ties in quite nicely with the historic radio clips from 1933 we have chosen for you this month. Host Phil Leirness, along with some audio excerpts from the meetings in question, recaps a busy month at the club, including hidden treasures available for L.A. pedestrians, a landmark building in Washington, D.C. that is home to the International Order of the Eastern Star, and restored architectural icons right here in the City of Angels. Lily previews what everyone can look forward to at the Shrine of Friendship in June, and we welcome a new sponsor and say goodbye to our announcer, Pete Handelman.

The fourth episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" serves as a tribute, of sorts, to the founder of the Breakfast Club, Maurice De Mond (1875 - 1931). The episode features musical performances by the Don Snyder Orchestra and by MGM tenor of the 1930's, Earl Oxford. There is an interview with the President of the LABC charitable foundation, Bob De Wees, and a special appearance by "The King of Hollywood", Clark Gable! "Birthday Girl" Revered Barbara Adams returns to lead us on our continuing Adventures in Friendship. Host Phil Leirness, along with some clips, recaps a busy month at the club, including several kicks on Route 66 AND a conga line! Lily Holleman previews what everyone can look forward to at the Shrine of Friendship in Mayl All that, plus the dulcet tones of announcer Pete Handelman and ... "The Hokey Pokey"!

In the third episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" you will learn about the mysterious Breakfast Club Cryptogram, you will hear an amazing speech delivered to the Secretary of War and several state governors at a club meeting from 30 July 1933, and you will hear some of the illustrious members of that era get introduced. Revered Barbara Adams returns to lead us on our monthly trip along the path that leads to our continued Adventures in Friendship. Host Phil Leirness, along with some clips, recaps a busy month at the club, including a particularly amazing experience surrounding the great Carl Laemmle's involvement with the LABC. Lily Holleman previews what everyone can look forward to at the Shrine of Friendship in April All that, plus an interview with Chicago-based Breakfast Clubbers Diane and Maruice Terenzio, and a special performance from LABC Musical Director Don Snyder.

In the second episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", you will learn about the Roosters (a group once led by the legendary Will Rogers), you will hear announcements from a club meeting in 1933, and you will be treated to performances by the LABC Glee Club from 1935 as well as contemporary musical performances by current club members Adam Mellema and Lily Holleman. All that, plus an interview with Breakfast Club emcee Richard Gilson, a clip of Reverend Barbara Adams, many surprises and a lot of laughs!

Founded in 1925 by business leaders, entertainment figures and politicians, The Los Angeles Breakfast Club is the weekly gathering place for those seeking camaraderie and those who love the history and culture of Los Angeles. A tribute to the days of yesteryear when the LABC was a fixture on radio, "ON THE AIR" will be a monthly review and preview of happenings at "the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs" hosted by podcast veteran Phil Leirness (co-host and co-producer of YOUR Chillpak Hollywood Hour and a weekly USA cultural correspondent to the UK's "Midweek Drive" program on Siren FM and Southside Broadcasting).

Episode 1 provides some of the history of the club, including audio of President Calvin Coolidge and California Governor CC Young. Current members regale with stories of the club's long history. Club President Lily Holleman previews coming events at "the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs", and there are musical numbers and plenty of laughs.