In The Mood For California

About In The Mood For California

This podcast is an invitation into the soul of Los Angeles—told through the stories of its iconic Old Hollywood homes, and also through the history, creativity, and art that pulsate within this city. Through intimate conversations with long-time residents, we journey into the feeling of place—what it means to truly live and create here. Whether you’re drawn by its past, dreaming of a visit, or quietly searching for where your next chapter might unfold, this is a mindful exploration of connection and belonging. www.inthemoodforcalifornia.com

Publisher

Masha Korpacheva

Category

arts · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Sept 2022

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

121 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Silver Lake: Rebels, Writers & Dreamers

   Andy Walraven has worked in design and marketing for film and television for both creative agencies and major film studios across Los Angeles, working on promotional campaigns for Transformers (2007), Cloverfield (2008), The Soloist (2009), and The Crazies (2010). He is the Founder of the Hollywood Writers Group, an invitation-only membership of over 500+ professionals in the creative industry. In today’s conversation, Andy shares what life in Silver Lake is like, the leap of faith that changed the course of his career, and his journey through Hollywood’s creative world. https://creaturesofrebellion.com/ ----- www.inthemoodforcalifornia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.korpacheva.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemoodforcalifornia/ Twitter: @InTheMoodForCA

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   The Wild Heart of Los Angeles: Mountains & Movies

   Mike Malone is a retired park ranger who spent decades working in and sharing the remarkable landscapes of the Santa Monica Mountains. Since retiring in 2013, he has continued to volunteer, leading tours and bringing the region’s rich natural and cultural history to life. A lifelong movie enthusiast and film historian, Mike shares the fascinating Hollywood history of Paramount Ranch, King Gillette Ranch, and Malibu Creek State Park, where he leads film history tours exploring the years when the park was a movie ranch for 20th Century Fox. His love of nature, history, and cinema offers a wonderful glimpse into the wild—and wonderfully cinematic—heart of Los Angeles. Today, we're stepping beyond the Los Angeles we usually see and into its wilder, quieter side. We'll explore the mountains that have witnessed centuries of history, landscapes that became part of Hollywood's imagination, and the people who have devoted their lives to preserving them. And perhaps, along the way, we'll discover why these wild places matter so deeply—not only to Los Angeles, but to each of us. ----- www.inthemoodforcalifornia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.korpacheva.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthemoodforcalifornia/ Twitter: @InTheMoodForCA

3. 

   14 Aug 2026

   A Caribbean Soul in California

   Jessica Jeza Vautor is a singer from Martinique based in Los Angeles. The daughter of acclaimed guitarist and composer Robin Vautor, she began performing professionally at age 12, touring internationally with the Caribbean jazz group Fal Frett. After studying opera at the École Normale de Musique Alfred Cortot and jazz at the CIM in Paris, Jessica moved to Los Angeles to continue her education at the Musicians Institute under renowned pianist Carl Schroeder. A versatile vocalist, she performs jazz, classical, Caribbean, Brazilian, and contemporary music. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with acclaimed artists including Stanley Clarke, Randy Brecker, Billy Childs, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Flea, Otmaro Ruiz, and Vardan Ovsepian. She has also recorded for film soundtracks, Disney productions, and television commercials. Jessica performs internationally in French, English, Portuguese, Italian, and Creole. She is currently recording her debut solo album with Grammy-winning engineer Bill Schnee and teaches at both the Los Angeles College of Music and the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. Today, we're not only talking about music. We're talking about identity, belonging, memory, the meaning of home, and the invisible threads that connect every chapter of our lives. Because sometimes a song tells us more about who we are than words ever could. https://www.instagram.com/officialjeza/ https://jessicajeza.com/about

Who has been a guest on In The Mood For California

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• Catherine Joy
• Christine Dickson
• Karie Bible

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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