Phil Stark got his start with South Park, then wrote for That ’70s Show, created Dude Where’s My Car, and now is here to help — Phil Stark’s story is not common. It’s the fantasy we’re told happens in Hollywood all the time. But this rarely happens, which is one reason we stay away from talking with too many people in The Industry. We’re not here to propagate the myth that you can just show up…

And fighting for justice for his sister, Mely, who was murdered by the LAPD at Trader Joe’s — Albert Corado is who you’d want as a neighbor, a friend, and an activist. He’s relentless. He’s more idealistic than you can imagine. And best of all, he doesn’t quit. Both Spanish and English was spoken in the North Hollywood home he grew up in, but this native Californian could…

The Spectrum 1 News anchor is now on in the mornings to welcome you to a brand new day. — For being so young, Kate has experienced a lot in a short period of time on the air of Spectrum’s LA news station. She was dramatically detained by the LAPD on camera near Echo Park Lake while waiting to report on the activity there. When the former Sheriff claimed there…

Mr. Film The Police on the LAPD, Delivery Robots, and what was his favorite episode from this podcast. — When William G asks to interview you for your 100th episode, you say yes. You don’t want to get on his shit list. Dude’s relentless. But because he is such a no-nonsense individual, he makes for the perfect interviewer. Since his first appearance here two years ago, William has become…

The LA reporter and activist on local politics, Pico Union, wines, and getting arrested with William G. — His name is Sean Beckner-Carmitchel. Online he goes by A Cat With News. It’s a silly handle that stuck, but once you watch what he’s capturing, it’s very serious. And that is what piqued our interest in him: his on-the-street journalism in scenes all around LA where the action is…

The former TV producer and journalist who covered the Michael Jackson trial, on herding nine felines — Ben McShane is full of energy, quick jokes, nerdy insights, and joy. The Indiana native drove out to LA in his early 20s and was quickly thrust into the insatiable maw of the Hollywood Machine. Ben produced shows like Battlebots and Shark Tank, and worked for TV tabloid news programs…

In most states it’s not required to get consent to do unnecessary pelvic exams. This woman is changing that. — For the majority of my life I have known A’magine — or Amy Jo as she once answered to. We met at UC Santa Barbara where we wrote at the Daily Nexus newspaper and even shared the mic on her heavy metal show “The Speed of Sound” on KCSB…

The student-turned-staffer tried to get ‘SC to do the right thing, but when they hesitated, he alerted the Feds. — Zachary Ellison is a well-spoken journalist, a Trojan, and a whistleblower. He spent years at USC as a grad student and was quickly hired as a university staffer. When he saw something was wrong, he tried to have it resolved and eventually called it out. He was summarily terminated. Zachary…

Scott was a convicted drug dealer who was able to turn the corner once he learned to open his heart to animals — Every once in a while I will get a passenger in the back of my Uber who I am all, “no, you really need to be on my podcast.” Scott was one of those rare individuals. Even though our trip from the grocery store to his ranch-style home in Northridge…