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Los Angeles is home to all kinds of people, each with their own story and perspective on the city. In this podcast, Emmely sits down with Angelenos from different backgrounds to talk about who they are, what they do, and their favorite (or least favorite) things about LA.
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Dating in Los Angeles: The Side Note
After 60+ dates in a single year, Mary has returned from the front lines of modern dating with notes. We discuss who should pay for the first date, why being funny beats being hot, and why short…
How Local Elections Shape Los Angeles: The Side Note
Emmely is joined by community organizers Jillian Burgos and Jason Enright to break down the 2026 Primary Elections, voter guides, and why local elections matter so much in Los Angeles.
The City Controller Bringing Transparency to Los Angeles: A Conversation with Kenneth Mejia
A CPA and current Los Angeles City Controller. Kenneth is the 1st Filipino elected official in LA. He’s the watchdog using spreadsheets and numbers to bring transparency to how the city of LA spends…
The Democratic Socialist Who Wants to Be Mayor of Los Angeles: A Conversation with Rae Huang
She’s a single mother, ordained Presbyterian minister, a community organizer, and a candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. In this episode, Emmely sits down with Rae Huang to talk to her about her…
The Chaos of Reporting Live News & Life Behind the Camera: A Conversation with Jamie Yuccas
Co-host of CBS LA Mornings, CBS correspondent, and an Emmy-winning storyteller (with an iconic, edgy lob). In this episode, Emmely sits down with Jamie to talk about the realities of working in…
Crashing out over Coachella, Events in LA, & One-Sided Beefs: The Side Note
The pod is trying something new… Welcome to the first episode of The Side Note series. Emmely is joined by friends (and podcast crew) Mayte and Gema. The three are crashing out over Coachella outfits…
American Idol, Touring with Teddy Swims & Discovering his own Sound: A Conversation with Devin Velez
Meet Devin, a singer, song writer and vocal coach whose journey has taken him to the American Idol stage at just 18 years old, to the 2026 Super Bowl Tailgate with Teddy Swims.
She's Running for LA City Attorney: A Conversation with Marissa Roy
What does the Los Angeles City Attorney actually do? Meet Marissa Roy, the LA local who is running for LA City Attorney! Marissa outlines the issues she sees in the current office and how she plans…
Film Archiving & LA History: A Conversation with Javier aka Foo Howser
Meet Javier aka Foo Howser! A film archivist and historian who knows a LOT about Los Angeles and CA history. Did you know that the cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena? And the taco truck was…
Touring with Postmodern Jukebox, The Voice, & Solo Artist: A Conversation with Olivia Kuper Harris
Meet Olivia, a singer whose journey includes touring with Postmodern Jukebox, being scouted for The Voice, co-writing music for a musical, and stepping into her own solo artist era.
From Underground Warehouse Parties to Recovery & Community in LA: A Conversation with Adam
Meet Adam, who opens up about his journey through addiction and recovery, his work as a rehab counselor, and the path from LA’s iconic underground party scene to creating Gratitude Group, a…
Building Community in LA Through Art, Events, and Writing: A Conversation with Meagan
Event curator and writer Meagan talks about creating intentional spaces for community in LA and her passion for writing and creativity! Emmely and Meagan share a vulnerable moment and discuss how…
Finding Purpose Through Activism, Nonprofit Work, & Solo Travel: A Conversation with Maria-Alejandra
From traveling solo as a woman to showing up on the front lines of activism in Los Angeles, Maria-Alejandra reflects on the moments that shaped her path. Through nonprofit work, protest, and…
Building a Creative Career in LA as a Latina: A Conversation with Mayte
From Sundance and Tribeca to the Grammys with Doechii, Director and producer Mayte joins Emmely to talk about life behind the camera, creative chaos, and carving space for Latinidad in the film…
Delivering Mail, Making Art, & Finding Moments In Between Time: A Conversation with Devon
Devon is a full-time USPS mail carrier, a photographer, and the founder of In Between Time, an LA-based gallery. In this episode, he shares how he balances his day job with his creative life and why…
Becoming a Flight Attendant and Dealing with Crazy Passengers: A Conversation with Deidre
Emmely chats with her friend Deidre, a flight attendant who moved to LA at 18. Deidre shares how she landed the job, what training was like, and some of the wildest things she’s seen while on the job
Pursuing a PhD & Navigating Life in Los Angeles: A Conversation with Carlos
Emmely is joined by her friend Carlos for a conversation about pursuing a PhD and finding his way in Los Angeles. He shares his journey of immigrating to the U.S. as a child, what inspired him to…
Turning a Side Project into The Next Fun Thing in LA: A Conversation with Dre
Meet Dre, the creator of The Next Fun Thing! In this conversation, Emmely and Dre talk about Dre’s transition from corporate marketing to running events for making friends and dating in LA!
Friendship, LA & Life as a Nanny: A Conversation with Mary
For the first episode, Emmely chats with her best friend Mary about moving from Orange County to LA, finding friendship, and what it’s like being a nanny in the city.
S1 Introducing the Los Angeles Friends podcast!
Meet Emmely! In this short episode, she introduces the Los Angeles Friends podcast, shares the inspiration behind it, and gives a peek at what to expect from real, everyday conversations with…
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Los Angeles Friends has published 20 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Relationships, Society & Culture.
Los Angeles Friends is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 52m.
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