Allan and Katherine Spiers (SmartMouth Podcast, How To Eat LA) take a bite out of Hollywood’s brightest boulevard, the Walk Of Fame. They partake in some old-fashioned dining, scope out the poolside scenery, and capture the view from the Hollywood Hills at magic hour.

Katherine on Instagram @Katherine_Spiers

Katherine’s Podcast @smartmouthpodcast

Katherine’s Blog https://www.howtoeatla.com

Allan answers trail mail and plays the final Walktober calls of 2024. 

Allan and Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts, A Funny Feeling, Hubie Halloween) explore the mysterious and beautiful Hahamongna Watershed Park. They play some pick-up disc golf, talk about spooky stuff, and venture into the terrifying Portal To Hell.

Betsy's Podcast: A Funny Feeling: https://headgum.com/a-funny-feeling

Betsy on Instagram @BetsySodaro

Happy Walktober! Allan celebrates the most walkingest month of the year by listening to calls submitted by listeners and past guests.

Allan and Andy Richter (Conan, Andy Richter Call-In Show, The 3 Questions) stroll along the magical Ferndell Spring of Griffith Park. They discuss the artificiality of L.A. architecture, Andy’s Chicago comedy origins, and his relationship with cardio.

LINKS

Discover Ferndell! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/RDNPivjo965dsKzr5

Andy Richter Call-In Show - https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/andy-richter-call-in-show

Enchanted Ferndell - https://nhm.org/stories/scoop-ferndell-griffith-parks-enchanted-nature-museum

Kit Carson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_Carson

Today we usher in WALKTOBER, and Allan talks about a couple of pedestrian infrastructure projects he has his eye on. If you have a Walktober voice memo you want to send Allan from your Walktober stroll, send it to [email protected] and perhaps you’ll hear it on the show!

Allan and Phil Augusta Jackson (Grand Crew, Insecure) explore the Glendale Narrows stretch of L.A.’s wild waterway. They discuss Phil’s writing, his new album Mr. Phil, and the relationship between creativity & walking. Special guest appearance by Friends Of The LA River CEO Candice Dickens-Russell.

LINKS:

Discover the LA River! - https://maps.app.goo.gl/DGtBJ2iGqYSztbXv5

Phil Augusta Jackson on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/4tZmL5TWBVv8GUljlVzH71

Phil Augusta Jackson on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3sKMvY1vWwNsrU1dYb417Q

Friends Of The LA River - https://folar.org/

Allan reads some listener mail before descending into the twisted world of LA's most secret staircases. 

Book - Secret Stairs: A Walking Guide to the Historic Staircases of Los Angeles by Charles Fleming

Allan and Nick Wiger (Doughboys, Get Played) climb steep stairs and enjoy the scenic experience that is Baldwin Hills Overlook. They talk public transit, video games, and the benefits of walking.

LINKS:

Discover Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook! - Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook

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/