The Altadena Rebuild

Austin LaRoche
  • 3.3 (3)
  • Documentary

After the Eaton Fire, the town of Altadena was left in shambles. This is the story - told in real time - of a community rising from the ashes to rebuild itself. Told from the lens of a fire victim trying to get his community back, The Altadena Rebuild aims to be a story of hope and resilience, giving listeners a peek at what the journey looks like once the cameras leave. Hosted by Austin LaRoche.

  1. 4d ago

    S2 - Official Trailer

    A preview of what to expect with The Altadena Rebuild, Season 2. Season 1 was all about the issues, check out what - and who - Season 2 is going to be all about

    3 min

  2. 07/15/2025

    S1 - Episode 12 - Soil

    This week, Austin is joined by Joe Nagy and Stewart Campbell of the Altadena Community Garden. The guys explain how the Garden is starting an innovative new process called mycoremediation and how they hope this approach will allow them to reopen in early 2026. Then, we discuss how homeowners can learn from what's happening at the Garden and bring it to their land -- even before starting construction. Please support them by visiting AltadenaCommunityGarden.com

    53 min

  3. 06/17/2025

    S1 - Episode 11 - Stuff

    Today's show is about our connection to our possessions and how they've changed since the wildfire. Our guest is Anna Johnson, local therapist and Eaton Fire victim. Anna helps us explore the relationship between physical objects and the senses, memory, identity, and much more. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health in the wake of the fires, please check out this Google Sheet with the contact information of licensed professionals in the area, many of which offer pro bono services for victims - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ZaBCmuC0vVZ6OjLCHfZeOJ_8B-exIF7QyP8WjbcOGE/edit?usp=sharing

    1 hr

  4. 06/10/2025

    S1 - Episode 10 - Parks & Rec

    Today, we speak to the real life Leslie Knope. Norma Edith Garcia-Gonzalez is the Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and she delivered Altadena with it's first true rebuild after the Eaton Fire - Loma Alta Park 2.0. Norma discusses how the Parks Department sprung into action in the wake of the fire, how Loma Alta came together so quickly, and what's next for our parks.

    1h 7m

  5. 06/03/2025

    S1 - Episode 9 - The Foothill Catalog

    In today's episode, Austin interviews Cynthia Sigler, co-founder of The Foothill Catalog. The Foothill Catalog's mission is to "produce a Catalog of affordable, pre-approved home designs that reflect the character & spirit of [Altadena]." Cynthia goes in detail on that mission and explains where things currently stand with their project - the amount of concepts they have, their partnerships with general contractors, and when LA County will give their designs pre-approved status. Learn more about the Foothill Catalog at www.foothillcatalog.org.

    1h 1m

  6. 05/20/2025

    S1 - Episode 8 - Disaster. Insurance.

    Homeowners Insurance. We all knew we had it, but few of us knew exactly what was inside that policy. Since the Eaton Fire, many have struggled with their insurance company's lack of communication, continued delays, and overall partnership. When these companies get really egregious, attorneys like Renee Callantine from the Cornerstone Law Group step in. In this week's episode, Austin and Renee discuss how to get the most out of your policy, what the future of homeowners insurance in California looks like, and much, much more!

    57 min

  7. 05/13/2025

    S1 - Episode 7 - Inside Out

    Austin brings on his friend Neil Tyler for an episode about Emotions. Unlike some of the subject matter guests from previous episodes, Neil is in the same boat as Austin - he lost his home and is figuring out how to navigate this new normal. The two discuss their respective journeys through the lens of emotion. We break down different feelings - nostalgia, gratitude, fear, anger, amusement, sadness, joy, and hope - through stories and vignettes of what we have experienced. These tales tell two stories of what the first 120 days are like after losing your home in a wildfire...and all the emotions that come with it.

    1 hr

  8. 05/06/2025

    S1 - Episode 6 - Damages

    Wildfire attorneys Courtney Vasquez and Santo Riccobono join the show to discuss with Austin what they have learned the past decade from working cases all over the state against utility companies like PG&E and SoCal Edison. They walk us through what the process looks like signing on with an attorney, how contingency fees work, the upcoming timeline, and much more. To learn more about the work that Courtney and Santo do, visit www.fireattorneys.com.

    58 min
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After the Eaton Fire, the town of Altadena was left in shambles. This is the story - told in real time - of a community rising from the ashes to rebuild itself. Told from the lens of a fire victim trying to get his community back, The Altadena Rebuild aims to be a story of hope and resilience, giving listeners a peek at what the journey looks like once the cameras leave. Hosted by Austin LaRoche.

Information

  • Creator
    Austin LaRoche
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Austin LaRoche
  • Show Website
    The Altadena Rebuild