In part two of this L.A. neighborhood nexus plexus, Allan and Jason Mantzoukas (John Wick 3, The Twits) continue their sunset stroll on Sunset Blvd, leaving Silverlake and entering nearby Echo Park. 

Along the way, they explore the Avenue Of The Athletes, discuss walking and its connection to creativity, and complete a couple of laps around Echo Park Lake.

LINKS:

How Did This Get Made pod @hdtgm

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Allan McLeod is climbing the Baxter Stairs of Echo Park 18 times (all 231 steps) and it's going to take THREE heart-pounding Dispatches to get him to the top. Hear the Baxter Stairs Trilogy by becoming a MaxFun donor! https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk

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 In part one of this L.A. cross-town tour, Allan and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, Invincible) take a sunset stroll on Sunset Blvd. Along the way, they cruise through Sunset Junction, poke their heads into one of L.A.’s premiere improv training centers, and ponder discuss their nostalgia for this iconic arterial boulevard.

LINKS:

DinosaurImprov.com

How Did This Get Made pod

https://hdtgm.com/

Sunset Triangle Plaza 

https://medium.com/@ericbrightwell/greater-streets-visiting-silver-lakes-sunset-triangle-plaza-98dbb406d2a8

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In this breezy, low-impact BoCo chat, Allan and Eric Brightwell (Nobody Drives In L.A. pod) discuss Eric’s pathway to the subway, his L.A. cartography, and the joys -and unfortunate realities- of public transit. Hear the full chat buy becoming a MaxFun donor! 

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Allan and Carl Tart (SNL, Grand Crew) mosey down Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, California. Along the way, they stop by a few family-owned businesses, discuss Burbank’s aviation history, ponder the preponderance of local gun stores, and take on city hall. 

LINKS:

XOXO, BADA BINGS:

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Allan and Katie Kershaw (Jockular, Killing It) take in the Victorian era architecture of one of L.A.’s oldest neighborhoods. Along the way, they visit Mariachi Plaza, chat with some geese in Hollenbeck Park, and grab a cup of coffee at Pink & Boujee. 

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Allan and award-winning reporter Sam Sanders (KCRW’s The Sam Sanders Show) explore the majestic, scenic trails of this Baldwin Hills greenspace. Along the way, they visit a monument to MLK with a sweeping view of Downtown L.A., chat about the importance of public media and Sam’s pathway to radio journalism, and chase his rambunctious pup (Welsey Snipes). 

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In Part Two of this 2-part New York wander, Allan and Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere, UCBNY) explore The Ramble in Central Park. Along the way, they take in the beautifully landscaped views, observe the wildlife, and chat with a kindly resident Rambler.

LINKS: 

Improv Everywhere MP3 Parties

https://improveverywhere.com/missions/the-mp3-experiments/

Charlie’s Ramblin’ Man T-Shirt

https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/74166905-ramblin-man

Armando From The Ramble

https://www.westsiderag.com/2025/12/08/meet-armando-who-lives-in-central-park-where-he-dispenses-spiritual-wisdom-and-doggy-treats

Columbus Circle “Discovering Columbus” Public Art Project

https://www.publicartfund.org/exhibitions/view/discovering-columbus

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In Part One of this 2-part New York walk, Allan and Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere, Pixar In Real Life) hoof it around Midtown Manhattan, from Hell’s Kitchen to Central Park. Along the way, they utilize the expansive “Super Sidewalk”, observe the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and discuss Charlie’s safe streets advocacy.

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Allan and Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens, Everything’s Trash) wander the wonderful city of WeHo. Along the way, they take in some rock’n roll clubs of the 80’s, browse the WeHo Library, and discuss Phoebe’s life as a prolific girlboss.

Watch Phoebe’s hilarious new stand-up special Phoebe Robinson: I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore on YouTube. 

STORIES: The AIDS Monument is now open: https://aidsmonument.org/

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