LOST ANGELES with Host Laura Craven
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Podcast Overview
<p>Broadcast veteran and native Angeleno Laura Craven hosts this insider’s guide to the unique architecture of Los Angeles. With over a decade’s experience at a Malibu-based premier architecture firm, Laura knows the insiders who are dedicated to the preservation of Southern California’s rich architectural history. Guests include architects, designers, architectural photographers, engineers and conservationists.</p> <p> </p> <p>LOST ANGELES connects you to the stories and the community of people behind LA’s mid-century modern masterpieces, 1920’s Spanish Revivial properties, Art Deco treasures, retro-futuristic renovation projects and every other style unique to the city’s landscape. Stay tuned for all new monthly episodes!</p>
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April 8, 2023
LOST ANGELES Episode 20 Special Guest Author/Preservationist CHRIS NICHOLS Part 2
<p>LOST ANGELES Episode 20 features Part 2 of Host Laura Craven's two-part exclusive in-depth and entertaining interview with author, preservationist, architectural historian and longtime Senior Editor at <a href="https://www.lamag.com/">Los Angeles Magazine</a> CHRIS NICHOLS! </p> <p>On this episode, Chris talks about researching and writing his epic “Disneyland” book for Taschen and the architectural history of the theme park, protecting atomic age bowling alleys (the subject of a future book!), the trials and tribulations of his preservation work protecting historic architecture in Southern California, and of course his popular 20+ year <a href="https://www.lamag.com/category/ask-chris/">“Ask Chris” column in Los Angeles Magazine. </a></p> <p>CHRIS NICHOLS has worked with the <a href="https://www.laconservancy.org/">Los Angeles Conservancy</a> Modern Committee, serving a term as chairman of the group. In addition to creating tours, exhibitions, and lectures about historic Los Angeles, Nichols has advocated for endangered buildings all over Southern California including the Cinerama Dome and the world’s oldest McDonald’s in Downey. His books include "Walt Disney’s Disneyland" for Taschen and "The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister.” He writes the "Ask Chris" column in Los Angeles magazine and has served on the board of <a href="https://www.hollywoodheritage.org/">Hollywood Heritage</a>.</p> <p>Go to Episode 19 of LOST ANGELES For Part 1, where Chris talks about growing up near the legendary Downey McDonald’s that began his illustrious career in architectural history and preservation, his early mentorship with “googie” architecture author Alan Hess, Early 20th Century cafeterias and drive-ins and how the mid-century leisure architecture of Southern California was created, and much more…</p> <p>SUBSCRIBE to LOST ANGELES with Laura Craven wherever you get your podcasts or live & direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcasts/arts_culture_shows/">JASONCHARLES.NET</a> Podcast Network 🟤ARTS & CULTURE Channel</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 8, 2023
LOST ANGELES Episode 19 Special Guest Author/Preservationist CHRIS NICHOLS Part 1
<p>On LOST ANGELES Episode 19, Host Laura Craven sits down for Part 1 of an exclusive 2-Part in-depth and entertaining interview with author, preservationist, architectural historian and longtime Senior Editor at Los Angeles Magazine CHRIS NICHOLS! </p> <p>On part 1, Chris talks about growing up near the legendary Downey McDonald’s that began his illustrious career in architectural history and preservation, his early mentorship with “googie” architecture author Alan Hess and his revealing work about mid-century modern master architect Wayne McAllister, and getting married at McAllister’s massive historic property the “Agua Caliente” in Mexico. Laura and Chris also get into Early 20th Century cafeterias and drive-ins and how they influenced the space-age structures to come later, as well as how the mid-century leisure architecture of Southern California was created, and much more…</p> <p>CHRIS NICHOLS has worked with the <a href="https://www.laconservancy.org/">Los Angeles Conservancy</a> Modern Committee, serving a term as chairman of the group. In addition to creating tours, exhibitions, and lectures about historic Los Angeles, Nichols has advocated for endangered buildings all over Southern California including the Cinerama Dome and the world’s oldest McDonald’s in Downey. His books include "Walt Disney’s Disneyland" for Taschen and "The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister.” He writes the "Ask Chris" column in Los Angeles magazine and has served on the board of Hollywood Heritage.</p> <p>Go to Episode 20 of Lost Angeles for Part 2 of this fascinating conversation where Chris talks about researching and writing his epic “Disneyland” book for Taschen and the architectural history of the theme park, protecting atomic age bowling alleys (the subject of a future book!), the trials and tribulations of his preservation work protecting historic architecture in Southern California, and of course his popular 20+ year <a href="https://www.lamag.com/category/ask-chris/">“Ask Chris” column in Los Angeles Magazine. </a></p> <p>SUBSCRIBE to LOST ANGELES with Laura Craven wherever you get your podcasts or live & direct on <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcasts/arts_culture_shows/">JASONCHARLES.NET</a> Podcast Network 🟤ARTS & CULTURE Channel</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
January 17, 2023
LOST ANGELES Episode 18 MARILYN MONROE'S BRENTWOOD HACIENDA Part 2 featuring Author Gary Vitacco-Robles
<p>On Episode 18 of LOST ANGELES, Host Laura Craven sits down for more conversation with biographer and Marilyn Monroe historian GARY VITACCO-ROBLES, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cursum-Perficio-Marilyn-Brentwood-Hacienda/dp/0595749801/ref=asc_df_0595749801/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312064602668&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9526074569681891053&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014783&hvtargid=pla-588537904790&psc=1">"Cursum Perficio: Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood Hacienda,"</a> the only book about the icon to focus exclusively on the architectural history and significance of her 5th Helena Drive home; the location of her untimely death in 1962. For Part 2, Gary talks more about Marilyn's life in Brentwood that year, including the neighbors, residents and history of the neighborhood up until that time, Monroe's association with Frank Lloyd Wright, more insider information about the furnishings and the architecture of the hacienda, and what the star's daily life was like during her final months there. We also get Gary's take on the controversial Netflix film "Blonde," currently making headlines...he offers many alternatives for those interested in learning more about the icon and her personal life. </p> <p>Gary is also the writer, co-producer, & commentator of the dramatized, multi-season podcast <a href="https://behindtheicon.com/">Marilyn: Behind The Icon</a>, adapted from his three-volume biography. The all new third volume, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Vitacco-Robles/e/B00IARLNT2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">"Icon: Who Killed Marilyn Monroe,”</a> is available for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Vitacco-Robles/e/B00IARLNT2%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">pre-order</a> now! He has appeared on various news shows and is a media personality. Currently, Gary writes the blog <a href="https://tampabayauthorgary.blogspot.com/">"Tampa Bay Author's Social Diary"</a> & is co-producer of the film short <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7742948/?ref_=nm_knf_t1">Marilyn's Dark Paradise (2022), directed by Remi Gangarossa</a>. For more information about Gary, follow him @gvrovr on Instagram, and find his books on Amazon or wherever you get your biographies!</p> <p>To hear an exclusive site-only Lost Angeles "Extra" outtake featuring Gary's top resources for Marilyn circa 1961-62, go to this episode's page on the <a href="https://jasoncharles.net/podcast/lost-angeles/part-2-of-inside-marilyn-monroes-la-home-featuring-gary-vitacco-robles-author-of-cursum-perficio-marilyn-monroes-brentwood-hacienda/">Lost Angeles series page on www.jasoncharles.net Podcast Network Arts & Culture Channel.</a><br> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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<p>Broadcast veteran and native Angeleno Laura Craven hosts this insider’s guide to the unique architecture of Los Angeles. With over a decade’s experience at a Malibu-based premier architecture firm, Laura knows the insiders who are dedicated to the preservation of Southern California’s rich architectural history. Guests include architects, designers, architectural photographers, engineers and conservationists.</p> <p> </p> <p>LOST ANGELES connects you to the stories and the community of people behind LA’s mid-century modern masterpieces, 1920’s Spanish Revivial properties, Art Deco treasures, retro-futuristic renovation projects and every other style unique to the city’s landscape. Stay tuned for all new monthly episodes!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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