Do you think you know Los Angeles? Beyond the fantasy images that television and movies have fed us for decades, there is an even more magical city that lives with the people and places outside the media view. In this episode, my marvelous guest shares the book that showed her THIS Los Angeles: Francesca Lia Block's Weetzie Bat.

My guest, Sara Benincasa, is an actress, comedian, TV writer (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and the author of the forthcoming presidential biography ABRAHAM F***ING LINCOLN. Past titles include REAL ARTISTS HAVE DAY JOBS, AGORAFABULOUS!, DC TRIP, and GREAT. And lucky us, she's also on tour! See if she's coming to your town in December and January by checking out her calendar here. And while you're at it, don't forget the very special playlist from our California native DJ/music curator Diego Dela Rosa, with their mixtape for a magical, queer LA. As always, you can find more about the podcast at our Instagram, or contact us directly at [email protected]