28 episodes

I was born and raised in central Los Angeles. I discuss intersections of race, gentrification, small business, L.A. City and County elections, and more of what's shaping the city today. I publish episodes every other Friday; for the full catalogue, visit jmbtms.com.

J.T. the L.A. Storyteller JIMBO TIMES

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 30 Ratings

I was born and raised in central Los Angeles. I discuss intersections of race, gentrification, small business, L.A. City and County elections, and more of what's shaping the city today. I publish episodes every other Friday; for the full catalogue, visit jmbtms.com.

    THE ILLEST CHRISTIAN DEATH METAL RAPPER I EVER HEARD

    THE ILLEST CHRISTIAN DEATH METAL RAPPER I EVER HEARD

    With Election Day finally over with it was an absolute pleasure to speak with Marty Hillard of the legendary Ebony Tusks crew out of Lawrence, Kansas; from Los Angeles to the Midwest, it’s time for J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast to branch out, and I could think of no better way to do so thanContinue reading THE ILLEST CHRISTIAN DEATH METAL RAPPER I EVER HEARD →

    • 1 hr 42 min
    CAN THIS PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN BECOME A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE IN L.A. COUNTY?

    CAN THIS PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN BECOME A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE IN L.A. COUNTY?

    Los Angeles could definitely use more Public Defenders in the County’s Superior Court, where judges overwhelmingly hail from the prosecutorial side. Before you leave the Superior Court Judge section of your ballot blank, tune into this podcast to learn about Natasha Khamashta’s write-in campaign and that of her colleagues’, the Defenders of Justice. Natasha KhamashtaContinue reading CAN THIS PALESTINIAN-AMERICAN BECOME A SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE IN L.A. COUNTY? →

    • 33 min
    ELECTING A SOCIALIST FOR PRESIDENT

    ELECTING A SOCIALIST FOR PRESIDENT

    In the first official update from yours truly since our special Election Journey to El Salvador, let’s get into some final details regarding L.A. County’s March 5th Primary Elections and how to vote–including at the last minute–between now and then. Plus, we rebroadcast the Launch Party for Claudia De La Cruz and Karina Garcia’s campaignContinue reading ELECTING A SOCIALIST FOR PRESIDENT →

    • 2 hr
    THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST MAYOR IN L.A. MORE POPULAR THAN ADAM SCHIFF

    THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST MAYOR IN L.A. MORE POPULAR THAN ADAM SCHIFF

    On this installment of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast we speak with Konstantine Anthony, the former mayor of Burbank and a current representative at the Burbank City Council who is now running to replace Kathryn Barger for Los Angeles County District 5. Keep up with Council Member Anthony’s campaign through his IG, and find yourContinue reading THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST MAYOR IN L.A. MORE POPULAR THAN ADAM SCHIFF →

    • 57 min
    STRAIGHT OUTTA SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

    STRAIGHT OUTTA SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

    On this installment of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast we speak with Jillian Burgos, the treasurer of the North Hollywood Neighborhood Council, which is known to issue more Community Impact Reports than any other Neighborhood Council! Burgos has called Los Angeles home since 2009 and is now running a people-powered campaign to replace Paul KrekorianContinue reading STRAIGHT OUTTA SAN FERNANDO VALLEY →

    • 43 min
    BEAM ME UP, SALVI

    BEAM ME UP, SALVI

    In the first full episode for J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast this 2024, which is also doubling as an episode for K-Town Is OK, we sit down with filmmaker and journalist Vladimir Santos—who also forms one half of Ey Foo You a Rocker?—as well as Indigenous Arts and Healing Practitioner, the one and only MonicaContinue reading BEAM ME UP, SALVI →

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

PapayitaSpice ,

If you live in LA this podcast is a must listen!

Jimmy highlights so many folks doing great work in LA, his podcast is so well researched and deep. Listen to this podcast for perspectives on LA that you won’t find anywhere else. Don’t miss out.

M_Trip ,

Enlightening

The ultimate podcast for Angelenos, love how JT shines a light on the people, places and issues surrounding our city. Content for historians and storytellers alike!

Applejackkson ,

Superb

The Rhy Langston interview was valid. I really enjoyed it. I look forward to the next one.

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