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Enthusiastically Los Angeles

Enthusiastically Los Angeles

Glenn Gritzner

How did Downtown Los Angeles go from a glorified office park to being the "coolest Downtown in America" (at least according to GQ Magazine)? Who made it happen? What makes them tick? What are their stories? Your favorite Amateur Enthusiast interviews the dreamers, makers, movers, and shakers who made it happen - and continue to move it forward. From the famous to the infamous, the well known to the unknown, we all have one thing in common: a passion for Los Angeles. And we have our share of laughs along the way, too.

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  • 13 - Cedd Moses/Pedro Shanahan

    Cedd Moses has been many things, from horse track better to financial advisor to bar owner to, really, the creator of modern nightlife in Downtown Los Angeles. Now he can add one more title to his resume: author. Cedd has written a love letter to bars and bartenders, and he gave it the same title as his company: Pouring with Heart. Yes, Cedd is a repeat guest, but his first episode was really his story - this episode is more focused on his team and his service philosophy (an...

    Mon, 17 Jan 2022
  • 12 - Antonio Villaraigosa Part 2

    Has anybody lived a more quintessentially Los Angeles life than former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa? In part 1 of this episode, we learned about Antonio's unlikely journey from high school dropout to elected official, just beginning his path towards leadership and power. This second half dives deeply into his political career. Hear how he almost unexpectedly ran for Speaker, getting his votes in 10 days time. Hear how Willie Brown continued to advise and guide him on his...

    Sun, 30 Aug 2020
  • 11 - Antonio Villaraigosa Part 1

    Has anyone lived a more quintessentially Los Angeles life than Antonio Villaraigosa? From high school dropout to labor leader to, eventually, Speaker of the California State Assembly and Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio's journey is both unlikely and fascinating.You may be somewhat familiar with his story, but you've never heard him tell it like this. Take a deep dive into his rough and tumble childhood, his close relationship with his mother, a very important relationship with his h...

    Sun, 30 Aug 2020
  • 10 - Carol Schatz

    The 24/7 Downtown Los Angeles we know now didn't happen by accident. And it didn't happen without a lot of hard work. And one of the hardest workers and most consequential leaders who helped make that happen was Carol Schatz - now widely recognized as the unofficial "Queen of Downtown". As the longtime head of the Central City Association, Carol helped make sure that Staples Center actually faced *towards* Downtown. She helped pass the policies that allowed for the conversio...

    Tue, 18 Aug 2020
  • 9 - Dave Whitton

    You have probably not heard of Dave Whitton. But if you've been to Seven Grand ... Villains Tavern ... One Eyed Gypsy ... or, now, PrankBar, you have been subject to his hospitality.Why did I ask him to be interviewed? Because he has made a journey that is less common than you might expect - from bartender to bar owner. And also, because he's funny and a great interview.He started out like so many others - moving to LA to chase the dream. And, even while making his way...

    Sun, 26 Jul 2020
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