Los Angeles Friends

Emmely
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Los Angeles is home to all kinds of people, each with their own story and perspective on the city. In this podcast, Emmely sits down with Angelenos from different backgrounds to talk about who they are, what they do, and their favorite (or least favorite) things about LA.

  1. How Local Elections Shape Los Angeles: The Side Note

    May 26

    How Local Elections Shape Los Angeles: The Side Note

    Emmely is joined by community organizers Jillian Burgos and Jason Enright to break down the 2026 Primary Elections, voter guides, and why local elections matter so much in Los Angeles.

    1h 1m
  2. The City Controller Bringing Transparency to Los Angeles: A Conversation with Kenneth Mejia

    May 19

    The City Controller Bringing Transparency to Los Angeles: A Conversation with Kenneth Mejia

    A CPA and current Los Angeles City Controller. Kenneth is the 1st Filipino elected official in LA. He’s the watchdog using spreadsheets and numbers to bring transparency to how the city of LA spends your tax dollars.

    44 min
  3. The Democratic Socialist Who Wants to Be Mayor of Los Angeles: A Conversation with Rae Huang

    May 12

    The Democratic Socialist Who Wants to Be Mayor of Los Angeles: A Conversation with Rae Huang

    She’s a single mother, ordained Presbyterian minister, a community organizer, and a candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles. In this episode, Emmely sits down with Rae Huang to talk to her about her vision for a city run by Angelenos, for Angelenos.

    1h 16m
  4. The Chaos of Reporting Live News & Life Behind the Camera: A Conversation with Jamie Yuccas

    Apr 28

    The Chaos of Reporting Live News & Life Behind the Camera: A Conversation with Jamie Yuccas

    Co-host of CBS LA Mornings, CBS correspondent, and an Emmy-winning storyteller (with an iconic, edgy lob). In this episode, Emmely sits down with Jamie to talk about the realities of working in broadcast news. Covering why car chases in LA are so popular, to the chaos of reporting live on major breaking events.

    1h 16m
  5. Crashing out over Coachella, Events in LA, & One-Sided Beefs: The Side Note

    Apr 10

    Crashing out over Coachella, Events in LA, & One-Sided Beefs: The Side Note

    The pod is trying something new… Welcome to the first episode of The Side Note series. Emmely is joined by friends (and podcast crew) Mayte and Gema. The three are crashing out over Coachella outfits and expenses, chatting about who they’re excited to see, sharing tips for first-timers (don’t wear those new boots). They touch on upcoming events around LA, one-sided beefs with gym bros and the new traffic cameras in the city.

    26 min
  6. American Idol, Touring with Teddy Swims & Discovering his own Sound: A Conversation with Devin Velez

    Apr 3

    American Idol, Touring with Teddy Swims & Discovering his own Sound: A Conversation with Devin Velez

    Meet Devin, a singer, song writer and vocal coach whose journey has taken him to the American Idol stage at just 18 years old, to the 2026 Super Bowl Tailgate with Teddy Swims.

    1h 2m
  7. She's Running for LA City Attorney: A Conversation with Marissa Roy

    Mar 19

    She's Running for LA City Attorney: A Conversation with Marissa Roy

    What does the Los Angeles City Attorney actually do? Meet Marissa Roy, the LA local who is running for LA City Attorney! Marissa outlines the issues she sees in the current office and how she plans to protect Angelenos from wage theft, predatory landlords, and wasted taxpayer money.

    57 min
  8. Film Archiving & LA History: A Conversation with Javier aka Foo Howser

    Mar 5

    Film Archiving & LA History: A Conversation with Javier aka Foo Howser

    Meet Javier aka Foo Howser! A film archivist and historian who knows a LOT about Los Angeles and CA history. Did you know that the cheeseburger was invented in Pasadena? And the taco truck was invented in East LA?!

    1h 17m
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Los Angeles is home to all kinds of people, each with their own story and perspective on the city. In this podcast, Emmely sits down with Angelenos from different backgrounds to talk about who they are, what they do, and their favorite (or least favorite) things about LA.

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  • Creator
    Emmely
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emmely Avila
  • Show Website
    Los Angeles Friends

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