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Big Do-Nut Drive-In, Programmatic Architecture, & L.A. Noir: A Conversation with Historian and Author Don Solosan

7 Jul 2025

🎙️ In the very first episode of the newly rebranded Foo Howser™ podcast, I sit down with historian and author Don Solosan to talk Los Angeles history, programmatic architecture, and his new noir novel, Corpse on the Run. We dive into the story behind the Big Do-Nut Drive-In (the predecessor to R ...

00:46:05

Welcome to Foo Howser™ (Formerly Californiography)

4 Jul 2025

🎧 The podcast is back and it’s got a new name! Formerly known as Californiography, the show is now officially called Foo Howser™. Same host, same love for California’s history, food, people, roadside attractions, and everything in between… just with a name that matches the brand. In this trailer ...

00:00:27

Interview with Eric Craig from The South LA Recap

25 Jul 2023

In this episode I sit down and chat with Eric Craig from The South LA Recap. The South LA Recap is an online platform where he explores the vast history, neighborhoods, businesses, and people in South Los Angeles. Eric talks about his background and how it informs his work, I got to ask him que ...

01:04:10

Duelin' Dips: The History of the French Dip Sandwich

11 Jul 2023

In this episode we dig into the history of the French Dip Sandwich and the 2 L.A. restaurants that claim to be the originators. We’ll take a look at each one’s origin story and examine the evidence to back each up. I’ll also tell you which one I believe the most, which one I prefer, and give you ...

00:10:54

Interview with Bobby Ruiz of My Whittier

26 Jun 2023

In this episode I sit down for my 1st interview and chat with Bobby Ruiz of My Whittier. My Whittier is a social media platform where Bobby shares a local's perspective on all things Whittier, CA. He highlights small businesses, promotes community events, and explores the history behind iconic W ...

00:38:49

"Harpin' Boont:" The Secret Language of Boonville, California

20 Mei 2023

In this episode we "harp boont" and talk about the history of "Boontling;" the secret language of Boonville, California. One of the theories as to how it was created involves adults wanting to discuss taboo topics in front of the youngsters without them knowing what they were ...

00:12:43

Menagerie Madness: The Animal Farms of the Southland

5 Mei 2023

In this episode we talk about another one of my favorite subjects, the animal farms that were very popular in the early 20th century. We take a road trip to visit four examples of these animal themed attractions that once dotted the Southland. You can watch the videos I made about Gay’s Lion ...

00:18:10

Los Chorizeros of East L.A. and the Importance of Baseball in Mexican American Communities

18 Mar 2023

In this episode we talk about Los Chorizeros, "the New York Yankees of L.A. Baseball" and the important role that baseball played in Mexican American communities in Los Angeles and beyond. You can watch the video I made about Los Chorizeros on my YouTube ⁠ https://tinyurl.com/Chorize ...

00:10:05

Programmatic Architecture or What Do a Tamale, Windmill, Chili Bowl, and Dinosaurs Have in Common?

24 Feb 2023

In this episode we talk about one of my favorite subjects: Programmatic Architecture. We take a road trip to visit four examples of this architectural style and learn the history behind the iconic buildings. You can watch the my video playlist on Programmatic Architecture on my YouTube s ...

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