Today we’re talkin’ walkin’ tours with historical journalist and bonafide tour guide Hadley Meares (Vanity Fair, Atlas Obscura). 

- Designing Walking Tours with Hadley Meares - https://www.atlasobscura.com/experiences/walking-tour-course

- Journey Through LA’s Vibrant Art Scene with Hadley - https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/5331791

- http://www.hadleymeares.com/

In this JERSEY-SIZED episode, Allan is joined by a couple of Garden State natives: Actor John Milhiser (SNL, 911) takes Allan for a stroll along the wholesome Ocean City boardwalk, and actress Santina Muha (One Day At A Time, Dollface) guides Allan around the birthplace of the "Jersey sound", Asbury Park. 

LINKS:

- Ove's

- 4th Grade Talent Show

- Sopranos Clip

- Boho House in Asbury Park

 You can find Stacy Elaine Dacheux's SITTING in these fine Highland Park book shops:

- North Figueroa Bookshop

- The Pop Hop

In this little side quest from the main Walkin’ About program, Allan McLeod chats about all things walkin’. Today we’re talkin’ about one of Allan’s favorite L.A. guidebooks, readin’ some trail mail, and havin’ a little bit of surprise fun.

Architectural Guidebook To Los Angeles - https://amzn.to/46Old7f 

Arroyo Seco poem by Harryette Mullen - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/160868/arroyo-seco-64cc3cf5c102f

Allan and actor Dan Stevens (Cuckoo, Solar Opposites) explore the idyllic canyon trail along the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena, CA. They talk about fly-fishing, archery, and the beauty of seeing the world on foot.

LINKS:

Discover Lower Arroyo Seco Park! - https://www.cityofpasadena.net/parks-and-rec/parks/lower-arroyo-park-area/

Pasadena Casting Club - https://www.pasadenacastingclub.org/

Pasadena Roving Archers - https://www.rovingarchers.com/

Lower Arroyo Park Revitalization Project - https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2024/05/25/pasadenas-arroyo-seco-trail-restoration-close-to-breaking-ground/

Allan and Ed Begley, Jr (A Mighty Wind, St. Elsewhere) stroll around the park, scope out the Hollyhock House, and discuss Ed’s new memoir To The Temple Of Tranquility… And Step On It! Special guest appearance by historical journalist Hadley Meares, and Allan’s dad John McLeod.

Ed Begley, Jr. - https://begleyliving.com/

To The Temple Of Tranquility… And Step On It! A Memoir - https://www.walden.org/product/to-the-temple-of-tranquility-and-step-on-it-a-memoir/

Aline Barnsdall - https://www.pbssocal.org/history-society/barnsdall-art-park-lofty-ambition-amongst-the-olive-leaves

Barnsdall Park - https://www.barnsdall.org/

Hollyhock House - https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/hollyhock-house/

Hadley Meares http://www.hadleymeares.com

Allan and Amy Nicholson (Washington Post, Unspooled) hoof it up Horse Poop Hill Trail, ponder squirrel genitals, and discuss movies, walking, and walking movies.

Charles Fleming article about Horse Poop Hill Trail - https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2019-09-11/griffith-park-hike-travel-town

Secret Stairs by Charles Fleming - https://secretstairs-la.com/

Stacy Interviews Amy - https://medium.com/the-awl/the-rehabilitation-of-tom-cruise-61db30ee6c87

Amy’s Book - Tom Cruise (Anatomy of an Actor) - https://amzn.to/4cEdt9h

Allan and Jon Gabrus (High & Mighty, 101 Places To Party Before You Die) fly high in Downtown L.A., traverse pedestrian bridges, relax in the Bonaventure Hotel, and discuss walkability & infrastructure.

Discover the Bonaventure & the Bunker Hill Pedway! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/CPmV9uRSWMkVANfRA

Follow Gabrus on Instagram and Twitter

HEAT Shootout - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL9fnVtz_lc

Futures Unrealized: The Pedway - https://transitinglosangeles.com/2022/09/06/pedway/

Exploring Calvin S. Hamilton Pedway - https://www.pbssocal.org/history-society/exploring-downtowns-calvin-s-hamilton-pedway

Last Surviving Bunker Hill Houses @ Heritage Square Museum - https://www.heritagesquare.org/

The Exiles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLlsAme5fIQ

Rihanna - Savage X Fenty 2021 (video shot in the Vonaventure and on the Pedways) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhxx7naUOYE

Allan and Colton Dunn (The Recruit, Superstore) take in the scenery of Glendale’s beautiful Brand Park, discuss it’s historic architecture, and ponder the idea of legacy. Special guest appearance by historical journalist Hadley Meares.

Discover Brand Park! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wJeq3dKTSdQxVgZC8

Colton Dunn on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/captdope/?hl=en

Colton Dunn on Threads - https://www.threads.net/@captdope

Brand Library & Art Center - https://www.brandlibrary.org/

A little Brand Park history - https://www.pbssocal.org/history-society/brand-park-and-the-gates-of-miradero-the-strange-life-of-glendales-first-family

The Recruit - https://www.netflix.com/tudum/the-recruit

Hadley Meares http://www.hadleymeares.com/

Allan and Whitmer Thomas (The Civil Dead, The Golden One) wander the streets of Highland Park (mostly York Blvd), discuss skater culture & community, their Alabama roots, and LA experiences.

Discover Highland Park! – https://maps.app.goo.gl/1YLgkm1cyBMaWGEUA

A little Highland Park History - https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/departures/highland-park-one-of-los-angeles-first-suburbs

Whitmer Thomas - https://whitmerthomas.com

Bob Baker Marionette Theater - https://www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com/

Ford V Ferrari Fight Scene - https://youtu.be/OnNGwO_2uMI?si=345B-u7RxPNKOH08

Allan and Eva Anderson (Briarpatch, You’re The Worst) roam the hallowed Hollywood Forever Cemetery, reflect on departed celebrities, and discuss immersive experiences. Special appearance by historical journalist Hadley Meares.

Discover Hollywood Forever Cemetery! Hollywood Forever Cemetery

The Young And The Dead Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259747/

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Walking Tour https://www.cemeterytour.com/

Mel Torme’s Funeral https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jun-08-mn-45301-story.html

Eva’s most recent immersive theater collaboration https://www.theshapeofthenight.com/aboutaotw