Recorded during the final days of October, this installment of The Voice of Los Feliz podcast is quite delayed due to the death of producer and host Phil Leirness’ sister, Leslie. The show must (eventually) go on, however, and so …

Phil will take you to the Wells Fargo Theatre at The Autry Museum of the American West for several highlights from the recent “Viva Los Feliz: Haunted” show.

(Phil Leirness, Cynthia Vincent, Nithya Raman; photo by Larry Underhill)

Hike with Phil and special guest Tiger Schenkman as they explore the story behind the incredible gem of Griffith Park that is Amir’s Garden.

(Phil Leirness and Tiger Schenkman; photo by Phil Leirness )

Phil gets together on his own rooftop with his neighbor, film distribution executive and producer Jason Sutter, to discuss cats, their building, what makes the neighborhood so special, and to enjoy lovely cocktails.

(photo by Phil Leirness)

The humor of the legendary actor Will Rogers is in the spotlight throughout this episode, including historic audio of the famed comedian recorded at his beloved Los Angeles Breakfast Club, not long before his death in 1935. And thanks to Phil, musical director Jon Lawlor, and intrepid announcer Marc Hershon, episode 4 of The Voice of Los Feliz podcast travels back and forth between the hilarious and the heartfelt.

Rest in peace, Leslie Denise Leirness.

(Phil Leirness, Leslie Denise Leirness; photo by Miki & Sonja Photography)

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