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The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast explores the lesser known aspects of L.A. history. Contrary to the commonly held belief that L.A. does not have any history, Los Angeles has a rich and colorful history. You just have to dig a little deeper to find it.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast

Elements of Los Angeles and an Interview with D.J. Waldie HHLA91

2025/10/09

This episode features an interview with D.J. Waldie regarding his new book, "Elements of Los Angeles: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire."

Jessie Mae Robinson HHLA90

2025/06/19

This episode tells the story of the pinoneering songwriter Jessie Mae Robinson.

Hidden Pasadena and an Interview with William Deverell HHLA89

2024/10/14

This episode features an interview with William Deverell about the new podcast series from the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West called "Hidden Pasadena."

LA Archives Bazaar 2024 HHLA88

2024/10/11

This episode features an interview with Claire Kennedy, Yuri Shimoda, Abraham Ferrer, and Victoria Bernal about the 19th Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 19, 2024 at the Doheny Library and USC.

Inventing Paradise and an Interview with Paul Haddad HHLA87

2024/10/09

This episode features an interview with Paul Haddad abour his new book "Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles."

LA Scavenger and an Interview with Danny Jensen HHLA86

2024/10/04

This episode features an interview with Danny Jensen about his book "LA Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Los Angeles's Hidden Treasures."

Guy McAfee HHLA85

2024/07/18

This episode tells the story of Guy McAfee, an LAPD police officer turned crime boss turned casino mogul, who played an important role in the development of Las Vegas.

The L.A. Archives Bazaar HHLA84

2023/10/19

This episode features an interview with Azalea Camacho, Liza Posas, Jessica Gambling, and Victoria Bernal about the Los Angeles Archives Bazaar on October 28, 2023 at the Doheny LIbrary at USC.

Jack Parsons HHLA83

2023/10/11

This episode tells the remarkable and strange story of Jack Parsons, one of the founders of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Darrow's Nightmare and an Interview with Nelson Johnson HHLA82

2023/07/16

This episode features an interview with Nelson Johnson about his book "Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer."

Clarence Darrow and the Bombing of the L.A. Times HHLA81

2023/07/01

In 1910, the famed attorney Clarence Darrow represented two brothers accused of bombing the L.A. Times building before Darrow himself was put on trial for allegedly bribing a juror.

Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." HHLA80

2023/06/15

Randy Newman's "I Love L.A." has become the city's unofficial anthem. But, does Randy Newman really love L.A.?

Crooked and an Interview with Nathan Masters HHLA79

2023/06/01

This episode features an interview with Nathan Masters about his new book, "Crooked: The Roaring '20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal."

52 Things To Do In Los Angeles and an Interview with Teena Apeles HHLA78

2023/05/26

This episode features an interview with Teena Apeles about her new book, "52 Things To Do In Los Angeles."

L.A. in a Minute and an Interview with Evan Lovett HHLA77

2023/03/22

This episode features an interview with Evan Lovett, the creator of L.A. in a Minute.

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4.8 out of 5

233 reviews

Kplante1 2023/03/25

Always Great Stories and Interviews

I do wish there where more but always happy to get a new one to listen too. Great work!!!

CherrySpringer 2023/02/12

Thank you

Thank you for getting right into the history!

Redlands to Chicago 2022/04/29

Wonderful

Just a great podcast.

aperez467 2022/03/05

Bringing L.A. History to Life

Love the concept and topics. Very interesting. Keep the episodes coming.

Spike McGee 2022/01/05

Love this Show

He really knows how to choose interesting topics and bring them to life.

BeArete.net 2021/12/17

Great L.A History Show!!

Super interesting topics and interviews covering many facets of L.A history

ZiraMichelle 2021/10/21

So much to learn!

I absolutely love this podcast. It’s not just A Hidden History, it’s an encyclopedia of amazing pieces and parts of the Los Angeles area. I’m a Pasade...

AmericanTabloid 2021/08/23

The Best

Robert Petersen loves Los Angeles, southern california and the stories that map it's history, both good and bad. He's folksy like Huell Howser (not a ...

guam pop gun 2021/07/03

Big fan.

Fourth gen Angeleno here. Love this podcast. Thank you for all your hard work!

Momiasinc 2021/06/05

I❤️LA

Born n bred in LA, hearing all this history is amazing to me. It’s informative love it. Keep on doing it. Heard Martha Gonzales of Quetzal. Saw them p...

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