25 episodes
UnFictional KCRW
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- Society & Culture
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4.5 • 28 Ratings
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In this season of Unfictional, Stories of Transformation, and the ways in which the world — and all of us — have fundamentally changed since the pandemic began. One man watched his children suddenly turn into grown-ups, while another upended every part of his life. Someone else had to learn to live with hardship and found their true identity along the way, all while living in two worlds. Meanwhile, a subculture ascends, one reporter explores Olvera Street, and another finds an old notebook filled with memories from his time in a cabin. It’s UnFictional, hosted by Bob Carlson.
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Fútbol Confidential: Soccer City
Fútbol Confidential looks at AYSO, American homegrown soccer culture.
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Fútbol Confidential:The Soccer Store
Fútbol Confidential looks at Niky’s Sports, the biggest family-run chain of soccer stores in LA.
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Fútbol Confidential: Fútbol
Two Mexican-American fans talk about rooting for more than one hometown team in Los Angeles and in Mexico.
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Fútbol Confidential: Hollywood United
Fútbol Confidential looks at the legendary LA city league soccer team formed over beers in a Santa Monica pub by British expatriates.
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El Pueblo
In ‘El Pueblo,’ producer Mike Schilitt explores the surprising history of Olvera Street – an idealized fantasy of Mexico created in downtown Los Angeles that has supported generations of Agelenos.
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The Cabin Notebook
When Aric Allen was 21, he lived in a desolate mountain cabin for 10 weeks. There he planned to write a novel, but instead he learned how to be alone.
Customer Reviews
Thought provoking and entertaining
Really well produced and very thought provoking. I’ve listened to an incredible amount of podcasts, but few can tell a story like they do here, There’s so many from their catalog that have stuck with me for years. Really well researched, well produced and high-quality storytelling.
Late night guy
As with the others from KCRW, perfect for my late night bike commute home. Not to be overlooked, some of the best 'casts available.
Do it!
So crisp and polished, great editing. I love a good story telling podcast and you’re now in my top 3!