Podcasts by LifeHacksLA - Hacking the Best of Los Angeles

133. Seeking Peace in LA with Brother Satyananda From Self Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine from 2022-12-07T20:54:45

133. In a city with about 4 million people and a county with almost 10 million it may seem hard to believe that there are spaces where you can escape for solitude and some much needed self reelecti...

132. Meetups, Fitness, Veganism, Disney & More with LA Lifestyle Influencer Brynn from 2022-11-23T14:50:29

132. On this episode we talk to LA lifestyle Influencer Brynn. She keeps busy with her wide range of interests including her work in the medical field, fitness, veganism, fashion, Disney, day trips...

131. Exploring This Ugly Beautiful City with Kristen from 2022-11-16T15:23:59

131. Sometimes you have to get through an ugly exterior to discover a beautiful interior. That is often the case when it comes to Los Angeles according to our guest today, Kristin from the blog Thi...

130. Uncovering LA's Incredible Dining Scene with Caroline From EatDrinkLA from 2022-11-02T15:27:59

130. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is the access to so many incredible eating and drinking options with a restaurant and bar scene that just seems to get better and better by t...

129. The Real Story of Malibu Farms Success with Helena Henderson from 2022-10-26T13:37:50

129. Malibu Farms is one of the most popular restaurants in Los Angeles and is a big part of the Malibu scenery with its premiere location right on the iconic pier.  The restaurant is beloved by pe...

128. Uncover the Spooky and the Strange With Joe from Weird California from 2022-10-19T14:28:12

128. October is one of LA's favorite months to go out and explore all the incredible activities going on, especially related to the Halloween season.  That is why having todays guest on is perfect ...

127. Secrets to the LA Public Library System with Todd Lerew from 2022-10-05T16:05:03

127. The Public Library is such an integral part of good communities and good public service and that is especially true here in Los Angeles. We have an incredible library system here and we want t...

126. Hacking the American Riviera with Karna from Visit Santa Barbara from 2022-09-28T14:37:29

126. Santa Barbara is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities in California if not the world and its only a 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. That makes this coastal gem one of the most popul...

125. Uncovering 250+ Neighborhoods with Tony From Hear in LA from 2022-09-14T13:40:44

125. Tony Pierce has been writing about Los Angeles for over 15 years and has worked as a journalist and editor for both the LAist, the Los Angeles Times and KPCC. But now his passion project is hi...

124. The Getty: 25 Years of an LA iconic Landmark with Brittany Saake from 2022-09-07T13:51:25

124. The Getty Center high above Brentwood and The Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades are 2 remarkable gifts to the city of Los Angeles from the J. Paul Getty Foundation. With priceless collectio...

123. Secrets From One of LA's Favorite Desserts with Sean from the Pie Hole from 2022-08-24T14:17:53

123. You know we love interviewing entrepreneurs who have built amazing brands right here in L.A. And if you love dessert we are talking to one you most likely have heard of and enjoyed and that's ...

122. How to Embrace the Best of Los Angeles with Erika from The LA Girl from 2022-08-17T14:55

122. We are talking to Erika from TheLAGirl.com and she runs that very popular website which covers events, travel, lifestyle, fashion & more, in the city of Los Angeles & around the wor...

121. Hacking A West Hollywood Icon with Todd Barnes from the Abbey from 2022-08-03T13:29:19

121. In this episode we are talking to Todd Barnes the long time general manager of one of the most iconic establishments in Los Angeles and one of the most famous gay bars in the world, The Abbey....

120. Hacking a Nerds Life in L.A. with John From the Nerd Reactor from 2022-07-27T13:29:17

120. In this episode we are talking to John the owner of a popular nerd and pop culture brand called the Nerd Reactor. With over 50k subscribers on YouTube and tens of thousands of monthly visits t...

119. Hacking Your Best of Summer in Los Angeles for 2022 from 2022-07-13T14:23:14

119. Summer 2022 is here in Los Angeles and although its not the "Roaring 2022's" that we predicted last year there are tons and tons of fun and exciting activities happening. Not only do we have t...

118. Discover and Experience the Best of LA with Gigi from Gigi Exploring from 2022-07-06T14:05:14

118. In this episode we are talking to my friend Gigi from Gigi Exploring. We met through the LA Hackers Club and with her sense of adventure, positive vibes and love of exploring Los Angeles she i...

117. Learning Los Angeles History with Evan from LA in A Minute from 2022-06-22T14:51:55

117. In this episode we are talking to Evan Lovett the creator of LA In a Minute. In early 2022 Evan started his account on Tik Tok and it has exploded in popularity from Gen X to Gen Z. In each...

116. From Pop Up to South Bay Smash Burger Sensation with Matt from Proudly Serving from 2022-06-15T13:32:35

116. In this episode we are talking to Matt the owner of Proudly Serving. They went from a humble pop up spot started on his driveway to a South Bay Smash Burger sensation serving up long lines of ...

115. Hacking the Iconic Original Farmers Market with Ilysha Buss from 2022-06-01T15:05:13

115. Today we are sharing secrets from one of LA's most iconic places. The Original Farmers Market on Fairfax! Its a beloved institution that has been in our city since 1934! If you're not from Los...

114. Owning LA Bar and Restaurant History with Bobby Green from the 1933 Group from 2022-05-25T14:01:51

114. In this episode we are talking to the amazing Bobby Green from the 1933 Group. Bobby is one of the most innovative restaurant and bar entrepreneurs in Los Angeles, if not the whole country, an...

113. One Woman’s Mission to Experience All Of Los Angeles with Love and Loathing LA from 2022-05-11T14:17:42

113. In this episode our guest is one of my favorite LA Bloggers Caroline from Love and Loathing LA. If you're an LA Hacker you are going to love this interview with Caroline because as she describ...

112. Hacking A Chill Beach Town with Rebecca Chair of the Redondo Beach Tourism Board from 2022-05-04T14:41:54

112. In this episode we are talking about one of our favorite beach towns and the one I personally visit the most since its only about 10 minutes from where I currently live. And that's the cool, l...

111. Hacking the Hidden Gems of Santa Clarita Valley with Evan from Visit Santa Clarita from 2022-04-27T14:45:21

111. In this episode we are talking about maybe one of the most overlooked and underrated cities in Los Angeles, the city of Santa Clarita.  Well it was for sure for me anyway. I have heard...

110. J. Forte. The Black Buzz Lightyear. Musician. Astronaut. And maybe LA's Next Mayor? from 2022-04-13T23:20:32

Ep 110. One of the things I love most about Los Angeles is the hustle mentality from many of the people you meet here. People in LA always seem to have multiple projects, business and side hustles ...

Ep 110. J. Forte. The Black Buzz Lightyear. Musician. Astronaut. And maybe LA's Next Mayor? from 2022-04-13T23:20:32

Ep 110. One of the things I love most about Los Angeles is the hustle mentality from many of the people you meet here. People in LA always seem to have multiple projects, business and side hustles ...

109. Outdoor Hacks from LAs Best Hiking Blog: Modern Hiker with Casey from 2022-04-06T14:09:20

109. The Modern Hiker is LAs best hiking blog and that's not just my opinion. USA Today actually named it the 2nd best hiking blog in the entire nation! If you type in any search about hiking in Lo...

108. Creating Next Level LA Experiences with Neal from Date the City from 2022-03-30T14:19:11

108. In this episode we are going to go next level with our LA experiences with Neal Hruby from Date the City. Date the City is your ultimate wingman or woman with completely curated date ideas in ...

107. Hacking Neighborhood Gems with Mariana in LA from 2022-03-23T14:31:32

107. In this episode we are hacking LA neighborhood gems with blogger Mariana in LA.  This is one of the websites I read regularly to keep up with all the new and classic spots in Los Angeles. In t...

106. Hacking the History of Television with the Paley Center's Rene Reyes from 2022-03-09T15:58:26

106. In this episode our guest is Rene Reyes and he is the VP and executive director of programming for the Paley Center for Media. If you're not familiar with the Paley Center for Media it is a no...

105. Hacking a SoCal Staycation Hotspot - Temecula with Annette Brown from 2022-03-02T15:26:41

105. In this episode we are talking about one of our favorite subjects and that's day trips and weekend getaways from Los Angeles.

You have heard me say it time and time again… one of the...

104. Let's Uncover LA with Writer Danielle Directo-Meston from 2022-02-16T15:47

104. In this episode we are uncovering LA secrets with writer and publisher Danielle Directo-Meston. As a journalist she has for many years written about all things Los Angeles including articles f...

103. Hacking Downtown Manhattan Beach w/ Executive Director Jill Lamkin from 2022-02-09T15:04:42

103. One of our absolute favorite places to hang out in all of Los Angeles is beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach. Our guest on this episode is Jill Lamkin - Executive Director for Manhattan Beach D...

102. Hacking LA's Mind Boggling Immersive Art Park with Swami, CEO of Wisdome from 2022-01-26T15:14:23

102. We have some incredible entertainment in Los Angeles but some things take it to a whole other level and when you experience them, you realize again, just how lucky we are to live in this city....

101. Can Living in LA Can Help You Reach Your Health Goals? with Elite Trainer Quan Bailey from 2022-01-19T15:42

101. Ok we are not even done with the first month of they year yet and for some of us we are already struggling with our 2022 health resolutions. Why is it so tough to stick with it? In this episod...

101. Can Living in LA Help You Reach Your Health Goals? with Elite Trainer Quan Bailey from 2022-01-19T15:42

101. Ok we are not even done with the first month of they year yet and for some of us we are already struggling with our 2022 health resolutions. Why is it so tough to stick with it? In this episod...

100. Celebrating 100 Episodes of LA Secrets With Favorite Past Guests from 2022-01-05T16:10:08

100. Wow! We did it! We are 100 episodes in. Want to thank you so much for joining us so far on this exploration of the city we both love; Los Angeles! To celebrate this milestone episode we had...

99. Hacking Winter Fun in Los Angeles from 2021-12-22T15:43:16

99. Winter in Los Angeles. Yes we don't exactly have blizzards or snowstorms to deal with like much of the country but we do have our version of Winter here in Southern California. While we are kno...

98. Exploring Mystical Secrets with LA Award Winning Magician David Minkin from 2021-12-08T14:46:31

98. David Minkin is an American magician and an International Champion of Close-Up Magic who has appeared in numerous movies, television shows and live productions. David also happens to be from ri...

97. Sneakertopia LA Sneaker & Hip Hop Culture with Steve Harris from 2021-11-24T14:47:41

97. Steve Harris has been devoted to sneakers and hip hop since their inceptions as culture movements out of NYC where he is originally from. And after carving out a successful career here in Los A...

96. Exploring the South Bay & Nomad Eatery with Chef Scott Cooper from 2021-11-10T15:17:25

96. Scott Cooper has owned a few popular restaurants in the South Bay over the years but his latest opening, the Nomad Eatery in el Segundo, might just be his true love. Scott carefully crafted his...

95. LA from the Sky with Josh from Above Los Angeles from 2021-10-27T15:06:22

95. Josh Furman has one of the coolest LA based accounts on Instagram. Its called Above Los Angeles and as you can tell by the name it gives us a birds eye view of the city we all love. If you f...

94. Hacking the Best Fall and October Activities in Los Angeles from 2021-10-13T14:45:38

94. What do most people think of when they picture Los Angeles? Well warm weather and beaches of course. But those of us who live in LA know that people here love when October comes around and the ...

93. Freewaytopia: The Shaping of Los Angeles with Author Paul Haddad from 2021-09-29T14:58:25

93. Paul Haddad is a Los Angeles based author who typically writes books about LA or at least set in this city. He is back on the podcast again to talk about his latest work: Freewaytopia: How F...

92. Hacking Old School Gaming with Mia and Mark From Neon Retro Arcade from 2021-09-22T14:54:01

92. We love old school arcade games and one of the best is the Neon Retro Arcade in Old Pasadena. In this episode of the LifeHacksLA podcast we talk to the owners of Neon Retro, Mia and Mark. Th...

91. Hacking LA Cocktail Experiences with Matt Landes From Cocktail Academy from 2021-09-08T13:46:12

91. When it comes to going out for cocktails in Los Angeles its no longer just about having a casual drink. People now expect an all out experience. Well at least if its being done right, according...

90. Hacking Santa Barbara Just Like A Local with Andrew Reyes from 2021-09-01T14:17:26

90. Our guest today spent years in Santa Barbara exploring this amazing city and experiencing things only locals would know about. Most of us who live in Los Angeles have made a day or weekend trip...

89. The Real Story Behind LA Tequila Fest with Marco Calderon from 2021-08-25T14:22:13

89. Have you noticed that lots more attention has been put on appreciating high quality tequila and mezcal lately? Yup. From the Rock to George Clooney we are seeing a recent push for premium te...

88. How to Hack Secret Hidden LA Gems with Paola from Paospostcards from 2021-08-11T13:02:34

88. There are so many amazing hidden gems in Los Angeles. So how do you learn about (or get reminded) about all of them? Well one of the best ways is to follow the right Instagram accounts. And my ...

87. Hacking An Epic Road Trip From L.A. Up the Central Coast from 2021-07-28T13:59:41

87. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is easy access to so many other amazing cities. And that is why we love taking road trips. Drive 2 hours in any direction and you will likely ...

86. Hacking the Return of The OC Fair in 2021 from 2021-07-21T15:05:26

86. Some of the largest annual events we missed out on 2020 are coming back in 2021. One of those events is the amazing OC Fair. The crazy popular carnival in Costa Mesa is bigger and better than e...

85. The Guy Behind Some Of Your Favorite LA/OC Restaurant Concepts: Andy Nguyen from 2021-06-23T12:40:07

85. Los Angeles and the OC are home to some of the most unique and innovative restaurant and eatery concepts in the world. And entrepreneur Andy Nguyen is the co-founder of some of our favorites. F...

84. Los Angeles Opening Up! Why 2021 Will Be A "LA Hacker" Summer from 2021-05-26T13:02:06

84. Los Angeles and California overall, is all set to completely open up on June 15th 2021. After a year and a half of lockdowns, restrictions and limited openings, we will be able to get back to d...

83. Fun LA Activities For the Whole Family with April from 'SoCal Fun Family' from 2021-05-05T13:27:50

83. April from SoCal Fun Family has plenty to keep her busy with a bustling household of six, including four very active kids. But a busy schedule does not stop them from going out as much as possi...

82. Disneyland's Back! Hacks for the 2021 Reopening with Shantelle from DisneyLandTourGuide.com from 2021-04-21T13:57:36

82. Shantelle from Disneylandtourguide.com is back with us to give all the updates, tips and hacks we need to know for Disneyland's reopening in April 2021 for California residents. Shantelle shoul...

81. Amazing LA Day Hikes & Outdoor Adventures with Justin from Just Trek from 2021-04-14T14:08:33

81. Justin "JustRoc" Rimon has always believed in going all in when it comes to embracing your passions. And for years he did just that as a competitive B-Boy (aka breakdancer) and event producer a...

80. Foods You Didn't Know Were Invented in Los Angeles with LA Food Expert & Journalist Katherine Spiers from 2021-03-31T13:36:20

80. Katherine Spiers is a passionate LA foodie but for her its not just a hobby, she does it for a living! As the former food editor at LA Weekly, Katherine has a long term relationship with the Lo...

79. How To Successfully Brand Your Los Angeles Business & (Yourself) with the LA Donut Princess Mayly Tao from 2021-03-17T13:57:58

79. Mayly Tao is the owner of one of the most popular donut shops in LA, DK's Donuts in Santa Monica. But there is way more to her story than just being a young successful local business owner. She...

78. Moving to Los Angeles and Making it in the Modern Music Industry with Jamie Alimorad from 2021-03-10T14:49:03

78. Jamie Alimorad is an award winning singer songwriter who moved to Los Angeles as part of his pursuit of a career in music. But the music industry has had some seismic upheavals over the past 10...

77. Secret Los Angeles Dining Hacks Revealed With Stacey Sun from dineL.A. from 2021-03-03T14:17:01

77. Los Angeles has with out a doubt one of the best restaurant scenes in the world and we are finally starting to get our deserved recognition globally. A big part of the story of how L.A. has fin...

76. The Real Answer To Ending Homelessness in LA with John Maceri from the People Concern from 2021-02-24T14:06:10

76. Our guest in this episode is John Maceri the CEO of the People Concern. John has dedicated most of his career to non profit organizations helping those who are struggling most in our communitie...

75. 4 'Only in LA' Activities You Can Still Do Right Now from 2021-02-10T15:04:40

75. Ok like most of you I'm very anxious for life to get back to where it was in 2019. Y'know State fairs, amusement parks, movie theaters, concerts and the list goes on. But even with us continuin...

74. The Incredible But True Story of the Los Angeles 'Donut King' with Director & Filmmaker Alice Gu from 2021-01-27T14:43:37

74. No matter what neighborhood you live in Los Angeles you likely don't have to go far to find a locally owned donut shop. In fact Los Angeles is known as the donut capital of the United States. B...

73. How To Take Your LA Hiking Adventures Next Level with Christina AKA the Hiking Honey from 2021-01-13T13:44:13

73. LA Hackers love hiking in Los Angeles with most of us readily taking advantage of our nearby urban trails. But by going a little further out, there are some next-level hiking adventures waiting...

72. How to Support Your Favorite Restaurants in Los Angeles with Andrew Koussevitzky from 2020-12-30T14:29:23

72. The global pandemic has been tough on business everywhere and that is especially true when it comes to our beloved restaurants. As of December 2020 not only has indoor dining been banned but al...

71. What’s the deal with LA Real Estate in 2020 with Super Agent Media Moussavy from 2020-12-16T14:52:39

71. Media Moussavy has been a guest before and runs the Instagram account DTLA Insider. But he is also a successful real estate agent in Los Angeles so I knew he would be the perfect guest to answe...

70. Opening a New LA Restaurant During A Global Pandemic with the Gypsy Chef David Myers from 2020-12-09T14:54:04

70. David Myers lives in Los Angeles and has local fame for his work with restaurants like 'Hinoki + Bird' and 'Comme CA' but he got his nickname the Gypsy Chef because of his many restaurants arou...

69. What Los Angeles Lost in 2020 & Why Our City Will Make A Huge Bounce Back from 2020-11-25T14:11:50

69. There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as one of the most eventful and strange years in modern history. Most of these events have effected people worldwide but we are going to talk on this ep...

68. Hacking LA Weekends With Vic From Rangel Adventures from 2020-11-11T14:23:09

68. Most of us stay busy with work and life commitments but it's important that we also plan out some time for having fun and exploring our city. Vic from Rangel Adventures is a very busy person an...

67. The Best LA and OC Adventures for Parents with Blogger Brenda from 2020-10-28T13:47:26

67. Did you find yourself slowing down on your LA hacking adventures once you had a kid(s)? Well, we are here to tell you that there is still plenty to do that's fun for your kid and fun for the ki...

66. Halloween Adventures in 2020 with Josh from SoCaloween909 from 2020-10-21T13:13:54

66. Like everything else in 2020 LA's favorite holiday has been affected by the pandemic. Typically Los Angeles goes all the way in with Halloween celebrations that include amusement park takeovers...

65. Hacking An Iconic LA Hotspot with Colton from Mel's Drive-In from 2020-10-07T14:05:41

65. Cars, burgers, drive-ins, and diners are all an integral part of Southern California culture and many people still love the feel-good nostalgia of the late 1950's and 1960's when this was at it...

64. Hacking A Historic DTLA Oasis with Connie From The Hotel Figueroa from 2020-09-30T13:54:01

64. The Hotel Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles is not only beautiful and historic but it's also one of our personal favorites hotels in the whole city. First established in 1926 as a haven for fema...

63. LA's Secret Past Revealed with Robert from Hidden History Los Angeles from 2020-09-23T13:51:54

63. The Hidden History of Los Angeles podcast is one of my personal favorites and explores the lesser-known aspects of L.A. history. The host Robert Petersen is a native Angeleno who has long been ...

62. Making it in the Entertainment Industry with Richard from LawyersRock.com from 2020-09-09T13:58:36

#62: We are the entertainment capital of the world but do you still need to move to Los Angeles to have a shot at making it in the Entertainment Industry? We ask that question and many more to our ...

61. Los Angeles Tastiest Treats & Desserts with Courtney from Milk Jar Cookies from 2020-09-02T13:00:11

61. 2020 has been a rough year so we all need to get out there and treat ourselves when we can. Milk Jar Cookies has you covered when it comes to special desserts here in Los Angeles.  With all the...

60. Hacking LA while Social Distancing with Leslie From My Adorkable Adventures from 2020-08-26T13:59:59

60. The whole country has had to deal with the temporary realities of the pandemic. And Los Angeles has been hit harder than many other places. But we are lucky in the sense that we still have so m...

59. Kobe Bryant Tributes with Mike from KobeMural.com from 2020-08-19T13:39:38

59. Well, 2020 has been a year that we will always remember and not in a good way. The bad news started off in January with the tragic helicopter death of NBA superstar and Laker legend Kobe Bryant...

58. LA's Most Unique Tour with Michael From Sunny Day Scoot from 2020-08-05T13:48:53

58.  One of my favorite things to do is play tourist in my own town. Its an awesome way to keep exploring and learning more about Los Angeles. Sunny Day Scoot is an extremely unique and fun way you...

57. Hacking Long Beach Adventures w/ Blake aka ItzGhostPhantom from 2020-07-29T13:21:43

57. We always say that it's not just that Los Angeles is an incredible place but so are some of the awesome cities nearby that we also have easy access to. And one of our favorites is the very unde...

56. Hacking LA Day Trips with Sarah Dandashy From AskAConcierge.tv from 2020-07-22T13:39:39

56. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is being able to take advantage of the close proximity to so many other amazing cities nearby. In this interview, our special guest is travel ...

55. Hacking ROW DTLA with Heather Irvine from 2020-07-15T14:07:59

55. Downtown Los Angeles has so many incredible areas that almost seem like miniature cities themselves within DTLA. One of our favorites is the district known as ROW DTLA. The massive 30-acre hist...

54. Balling On A Millennial Budget in LA with LenaZilla from 2020-07-08T14:50:21

54. In this episode, we interview a long time LA Hacker named Lena Lieu. Lena is a micro-influencer in Los Angeles who shares some of her amazing local adventures on Instagram. Lena is also a mille...

53. Exploring Iconic LA Landmarks with Shaun from All About Los Angeles from 2020-07-01T20:03:47

53. Our guest today Shaun, runs the account All About Los Angeles which offers an in-depth look at iconic landmarks around the City of Angels.   In this interview Shaun shares his passion for findi...

52. Family Friendly Los Angeles with Sarah from MomsLA.com from 2020-06-24T13:48:31

52. We are typically focused on Los Angeles activities for adults, so for those of you with kids, or who still feel like a kid at heart, this is the episode for you! MomsLA.com is the premier one-s...

51. The Best Hiking in Los Angeles with Daniel From LA Hikes from 2020-06-17T13:46:37

51. LA is an outdoor enthusiasts dream and one of our most popular outdoor activities without a doubt is hiking!  From urban hikes right in the city to spectacular mountain ranges not far away we h...

50. Uncover LA History with Alison Martino from Vintage Los Angeles from 2020-06-10T13:59:02

50. The city of Los Angeles has a fascinating history that includes much more than just Hollywood. There are groups and historical societies in LA that are dedicated to documenting and preservin...

49. Hacking Fine Dining in LA with Gina DeVee from DivineLiving.com from 2020-05-27T14:25:45

49. Los Angeles has world-class restaurants offering incredible dining experiences. In this episode, we interview Gina DeVee from Divine Living. She shares some of her favorite fine dining resta...

48. Los Angeles Most Spectacular Murals with Artist Ruben Rojas From Beautify Earth from 2020-05-13T14:32:24

48. Los Angeles is blessed with thousands of talented artists sharing their love, passion and dedication with the city. One expression of their work are the spectacular outdoor murals all across th...

47. How to Have Fun & Get Fit at the Beach with Marcus Kowal from 2020-05-06T14:28:52

47. Los Angeles is a paradise for those who are health and fit conscious. With our diverse landscape and incredible weather we have so many opportunities for outdoor workouts like hiking, biking, j...

46. How to Give Back During the Covid19 Crisis with Kayla from Shopping Helpers LA from 2020-04-29T14:54:15

46. Like most of the rest of the world Los Angeles has been rocked by the global pandemic Covid-19. With everything on lock down its been a surreal experience for all of us. But despite the disrupt...

45. 500 Hidden Secrets of Los Angeles Revealed with Author Andrea Richards from 2020-04-22T13:21:50

45. Los Angeles is a city full of famous and iconic landmarks. But it also has hundreds of mysterious, lesser known but still amazing places much of the world has no idea exists.  In this interview...

44. 10,000 Steps A Day in LA with Author Paul Haddad from 2020-04-15T14:24:26

44. There is a belief by some that Los Angeles is a car only city. But this metropolis has plenty of amazing places to get outside in nature, take a long walk and discover beautiful gems. Paul Hadd...

43. How To Have Fun Even in an LA Lock Down with Alyssa from Alyssa Explores from 2020-04-08T13:59:28

43. Los Angeles is on lock down right now with everybody at home due to the current global pandemic and social distancing requirements. But that has not stopped LA Hacker and city of Los Angeles en...

42. Discovering the Weird Side of LA with Brittany From Strange Los Angeles from 2020-04-01T13:49:36

42. Los Angeles can be a very weird place. And we are not just talking about the recent craziness going on all over the world right now due to the impact of Covid-19. LA has always had its fill of ...

41. Hacking the Secret Serene & Peaceful Spots in LA with Dr Judy Ho from 2020-03-25T13:38:54

41. Los Angeles is a fantastic place to live but with the large population and legendary traffic jams, it can also be very stressful. But unlike some other major metropolis with millions of people ...

40. Hacking Your First 6 Months in LA from 2020-03-18T13:54:23

40. Los Angeles can be overwhelming for people who first move here. Even if you have visited many times and are familiar with the city it is a very different experience to actually living here. Tha...

39. Hacking Huntington Beach w/ Jake & Brittany from Surf City USA from 2020-03-10T12:27:52

39. In this episode, we sat down with Jake and Brittany from 'Visit Surf City' the official visitor's bureau for the spectacular city of Huntington Beach.  Orange County is full of awesome beach to...

38. Becoming the LA Laker's #1 Fan with Aron from 'Lakers All Day Every Day' from 2020-03-04T13:40:01

38. In this episode we interview Los Angeles Lakers Super fan Aron Cohen from 'Lakers All Day Every Day'.  His Laker super fan page has over 200,000 followers! And no wonder. In a town where basket...

37. How To Hack Your Way On To Movie Studio Lots With Michelle From LA Dreaming from 2020-02-26T14:03:18

37. In this episode, our guest is Michelle from LA Dreaming. Michelle has an awesome blog packed with tips on taking fun LA Adventures. And she really has some cool hacks when it comes to visiti...

36. Kobe Bryant's Lasting Legacy and Impact on Los Angeles from 2020-02-19T14:18:10

36. In this episode, we talk about basketball superstar and LA sports legend Kobe Bryant's impact on the City of Los Angeles. After his recent tragic death, along with his daughter and 7 other p...

35. Hacking the Amazing OUE Skyspace with John Rozak from 2020-02-12T15:37:32

#35: In this episode, we welcome John Rozak the marketing director for SkySpace LA who shares with us his favorite hacks.  Located in the heart of DTLA, the OUE Skyspace is California's Tallest Ope...

34. Next Level LA Dining Experiences with Courtney Nichols From Disco Dining Club from 2020-02-05T14:09:12

34. We are so spoiled in Los Angeles with an incredible amount of delicious food choices. And we also have amazing Next Level dining experiences. Whether its incredible views, aesthetic beauty, ent...

33. Hacking DisneyLand with Shantelle from DisneyLandTourGuide.com from 2020-01-29T14:23:57

33. Its called the 'Happiest Place on Earth' for a reason. Any day at DisneyLand is magical but you still want to make sure you plan ahead to get the best out of your experience. That is why we hav...

32. Hacking an Amazing Weekend Getaway to Big Bear with Eddie Kirsh from BigBear.com from 2020-01-22T13:51:57

32. One of the best things about living in Los Angeles is the opportunity to visit so many other amazing cities nearby for day trips or weekend getaways. By far one of the most popular is t...

31. The New Entertainment Trend Taking Over L.A. - Immersive Experiences with Vincent Pena from 2020-01-15T14:02:57

31. In this episode we hack a huge new trend in Los Angeles. Interactive, immersive entertainment experiences. L.A. is the capital of the entertainment world and we are always looking for those nex...

30. Hacking Grand Central Market with Media Moussavy From DTLA Insider from 2020-01-08T13:49

30. In this episode we hack one of the most iconic spots in all of Los Angeles, the incredible Grand Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles.  A big part of the amazing story of Downtown L.A. revita...

29. Where to Get L.A.s Best Tacos with Latin American Food Author Bill Esparza from 2020-01-01T15:56:25

29. Bill Esparza is the "go-to" guy when it comes to Latin American food culture in Los Angeles. He is the author of the book 'L.A. Mexicano Recipes, People and Places' a TV foodie personality, con...

28. Discover Los Angeles Secret Stairs with Chris Westbrook from ‘See LA In A Day’ from 2019-12-18T13:51:16

28. In this episode we climb LA's Secret Stairs with Chris Westbrook from the tour guide company 'See LA in A Day'.  Los Angeles has many hilly neighborhoods with steep stairs that fitness enthusia...

27. The Best Burgers And Secret Menu Items in LA with Lawrence Longo from Off The Menu Club from 2019-12-11T11:34:59

27. Our guest for today's episode has the very difficult task of narrowing down and sharing with us Los Angeles best burgers (there are so many to choose from)! But Lawrence Longo is probably the b...

26. The 'Experienced' Tourist Guide to Visiting Los Angeles from 2019-12-04T14:29:24

#26. With a podcast on this subject you can probably guess that we get a ton of questions from people visiting Los Angeles. Where are the best places to go? Should we hit the big tourist spots or t...

25. The Fascinating Secret History of the San Fernando Valley with Valley Relics Museum Owner Tommy Gelinas from 2019-11-27T14:52:16

#25. The San Fernando Valley has long been the butt of jokes for residents living in glamorous Los Angeles.  But for those who know there is more to the SFV than meets the eye and it has a long and...

24. Beverly Hills - Secrets to the Worlds Most Famous Zip Code Revealed with Musician/Actress Natalia Safran from 2019-11-20T13:28:48

#24: Beverly Hills 90210 is world-famous for luxury, glamour and being a home to the rich and famous. But that is just one small part of the story of the incredible history of Beverly Hills and ...

23. Los Angeles Best Kept Secrets Revealed With Author Danny Jensen from 2019-11-13T12:28:32

#23: Los Angeles is filled with so many amazing secret spots and secret activities. In this episode, we interviewed someone very qualified to talk about the topic. Danny Jensen is an LA-based write...

22. How To Hack Your Way Into An Entertainment Career Even if You Are New To LA With Brittany Rendak from 2019-11-06T13:51:51

#22: People from all over the world dream of moving to Los Angeles and breaking into the entertainment industry. And not just to become an A list actor or famous musician. Working in the PR, med...

21. Hacking Los Angeles Biggest Myths With 'This is [NOT] LA' Authors from 2019-10-30T13:30:14

#21: Whether you were born in Los Angeles or it’s your adopted home you have heard some of the misconceptions and myths about our great city from people who don't live here.  Authors Jen Bilik and ...

20. Pasadena Secrets Revealed with Author Colleen Dunn Bates from 2019-10-23T13:23:21

#20: In this edition of the podcast we hack the amazing 'City of Roses' Pasadena. And our special guest not only lives in Pasadena but she wrote a book on it! Book publisher and the author of 'H...

19. Hacking the Hollywood Bowl & the Disney Concert Hall with Cindy from the LAPhil from 2019-10-16T13:19:45

#19: On this podcast, we have already hacked some of the best towns and iconic locations in Los Angeles. But in this edition, we are taking it up a level by hacking 3 LA institutions in one epis...

18. Hacking Torrance with Niko Rotta from 2019-10-12T15:13:01

#18: What city do you think of first when you hear the "South Bay"? Probably first ones to pop in your head are Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or maybe even Palos Verdes? But there is a town in the...

17. Hacking Burbank AKA Media City with Rosie Palma from 2019-10-05T14:06:49

#17: In this episode, we hack the charming little town of Burbank. But even though its small considering nearby Los Angeles and Hollywood its still a major player. In fact, it has its own airpor...

16. Hacking West Hollywood with Jamie From Beauty Chick 101 from 2019-09-28T21:35:43

#16: In this episode, we hack one of the most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in Los Angeles, West Hollywood. 

With the endless amount of culture and activities in WEHO it is too ...

15. Hacking LA Nature Day Trips - Interview with Josh from Californiathroughmylens.com from 2019-09-21T16:32:02

#15: In this episode, we get a chance to talk to a guy I have been following for quite some time. It's Josh from California Through My Lens. Josh captures amazing photographs all over Los Angeles a...

14. Hacking KTown with Andrew From KoreaTown Life from 2019-09-14T15:13:35

#14: In this episode, we take a close look at one of the most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in all of Los Angeles, Koreatown. We are joined by Andrew from KoreaTownLife as he reveals the se...

13. Los Angeles Secret Hikes with Crystal Zahler from 2019-09-07T15:45:35

#13: In this episode, we interviewed Crystal Zahler to help us Hack Hiking in Los Angeles. Crystal works in the entertainment industry and writes articles about Los Angeles. She is also an avid ...

12. Hacking the Remarkable Transformation of DTLA - Interview w/ John Fagerholm from 2019-08-31T14:44:10

#12: In this episode we talked to a very special guest, my brother John Fagerholm. Downtown Los Angeles used to be a ghost town and now its an amazing hot spot and cultural centerpiece for LA.  Joh...

11. Hacking LA Weekends with Round Trip Weekend Alex and Lallie from 2019-08-24T17:32:55

#11: In this episode we talked to one of our favorite LA influencers 'RoundTripWeekend'.  This Los Angeles entertainment power couple never get tired of exploring all the amazing activities there a...

10. Hacking Dating in LA - Interview with Ashley From FirstDateGuide from 2019-08-17T16:42:04

#10. In this episode we have our first ever interview and its with Ashley from FirstDateGuide. She breaks down dating in Los Angeles. Where you should go on a first date. Where she suggests you ...

9. Our Favorite Los Angeles Influencers Share Their Secret LA Hacks from 2019-08-09T22:51:08

 #9: In this episode we asked 10 of our favorite Los Angeles influencers to share their favorite LA hacks!  Even with constant research its hard to keep up with all the amazing things going on in L...

8. Hacking San Pedro & The LA Waterfront from 2019-08-03T23:08:36

 #8: In this episode we hack one of the most charming and enigmatic neighborhoods in all of Los Angels, San Pedro. Hidden at the very end of I-110 Pedro is often overlooked by Angelenos but...

7. Dog Lovers Guide To Hacking Los Angeles from 2019-07-27T14:52:19

 #7: In this episode we hack some of the most dog friendly places in Los Angeles. From hikes to beaches to beer to eats you will discover the best places in LA to bring your furry friends.  Note: m...

6. Hacking the Best Free Views in LA from 2019-07-19T22:58:56

#6: In this episode we hack some of the best FREE views in Los Angeles. This list includes some of the lesser known or talked about but still epic views in LA. 

Note: mistake in the ...

5. LA Latest Foodie Trend - Top Food Halls from 2019-07-13T21:57:01

  #5: In this episode we talk about an awesome trend happening in Los Angeles. That's the appearance of urban upscale food halls. These are similar in concept to those Mall Food Courts...

4. The Best Day Trips From Los Angeles from 2019-07-06T16:35:57

 #4: In this episode we talk about the best day trips that are 2 hours or less (no traffic) from downtown Los Angeles. Take advantage of this amazing benefit to living in LA by visiting som...

3. Your Los Angeles Summer 2019 Bucket List from 2019-06-29T20:28:17

#3: In this episode we talk about my personal 2019 Summer Bucket List for Los Angeles and why you should have one to! Get some ideas from your host on LA activities you should be knocking off yo...

2. Hacking The LA Good Life - Luxury Ideas On A Budget from 2019-06-22T23:47:12

#2: Los Angeles is packed with amazing activities and fun events. But it can be pricey! If you want to get some hacks on experiencing luxurious activities in LA without busting your budget liste...

1. Hacking The Intro - What is LifeHacksLA? from 2019-06-16T22:42:39

#1.: This is the first episode of LifeHacksLA. In this episode we go over why we started a podcast all about hacking the amazing city of Los Angeles, what LifeHacksLA is all about, and the backg...