99 episodes

10 million people, a couple hundred cities, unlimited possibilities. Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city. Happy exploring!

Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast Sprawl Explorers

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

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10 million people, a couple hundred cities, unlimited possibilities. Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city. Happy exploring!

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    EPISODE 89: A GUIDE TO THE 10 ESSENTIAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MUSIC STATIONS

    EPISODE 89: A GUIDE TO THE 10 ESSENTIAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MUSIC STATIONS

    In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 essential Southern California music stations. His list includes: KXOL Mega 96.3, KYSR Alt 98.7, KBIG 104.3, KLOS 95.5, KYWV The Wave 94.7, KDAY 93.5, KROQ 106.7, KOST 103.5, POWER 106 and KIIS 102.7.

    Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast
    Email: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.com
    Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com
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    Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.

    Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.

    Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!
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    • 25 min
    EPISODE 88: FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANTHONY BOURDAIN, CHECK OUT THESE 10 RECOMMENDED SPOTS AROUND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ENDORSED BY THE MAN HIMSELF

    EPISODE 88: FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANTHONY BOURDAIN, CHECK OUT THESE 10 RECOMMENDED SPOTS AROUND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ENDORSED BY THE MAN HIMSELF

    In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 Anthony Bourdain approved restaurants in the Southern California sprawl. His list includes: Ski Inn in Niland, Birrieria Chalio in East LA, Shanghai Red's in Palm Springs, Crazy Coyote Tacos in Cabazon, Animal on Fairfax, Tacos Villa Corona in Los Angeles, Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown near Joshua Tree, Dan Sung Sa in Koreatown, Senor Fish in Los Angeles and Ham Ji Park in Koreatown.

    Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast
    Email: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.com
    Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com
    Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756403/supporters/new

    Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645

    Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.

    Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.

    Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!
    Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfan
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl   
    Support the show

    • 19 min
    EPISODE 87: 10 MUST READ MYSTERY NOVELS SET THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

    EPISODE 87: 10 MUST READ MYSTERY NOVELS SET THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

    In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 must read mystery novels set throughout Southern California. His list includes: "In a Lonely Place" by Dorothy Hughes, "Inherent Vice" by Thomas Pynchon, "IQ" by Joe Ide, "Damage Control" by Denise Hamilton, "California Girl" by T Jefferson Parker, "The Black Dahlia" by James Ellroy, "The Black Echo" by Michael Connelly, "The Moving Target" by Ross McDonald, "Devil in a Blue Dress" by Walter Mosley, "The Big Sleep" by Raymond Chandler.

    Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast
    Email: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.com
    Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com
    Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1756403/supporters/new

    Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645

    Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.

    Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.

    Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!
    Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfan
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl  
    Support the show

    • 26 min
    EPISODE 86: 10 WONDERFUL PERSPECTIVE ALTERING ART MUSEUMS TO VISIT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

    EPISODE 86: 10 WONDERFUL PERSPECTIVE ALTERING ART MUSEUMS TO VISIT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

     In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 art museums to visit in the Southern California sprawl. His list includes: the Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa, the Bakersfield Museum of Art in Bakersfield, The Fresno Art Museum in Fresno, the Laguna Beach Art Museum in Laguna Beach, the San Diego Museum of Art in Museum, the Palm Springs Museum of Art in Palm Springs, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in Santa Barbara, the Museum of Latin Art in Long Beach, LACMA in Mid-Wilshire and the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena.

    Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast
    Email: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.com
    Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com

    Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645

    Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.

    Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.

    Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!
    Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfan
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl 
    Support the show

    • 26 min
    EPISODE 85: THE 10 DEFINING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRAWL NEWSPAPERS

    EPISODE 85: THE 10 DEFINING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPRAWL NEWSPAPERS

    In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 defining Southern California sprawl newspapers. His list includes: The Long Beach Telegram, The Press Enterprise, Santa Barbara Newspress, Desert Sun, San Bernadino Sun, Freno Bee, Bakersfield Californian, Orange County Register, San Diego Union Tribune and Los Angeles Times.

    Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast
    Email: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.com
    Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com

    Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645

    Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.

    Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.

    Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!
    Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfan
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl
    Support the show

    • 26 min
    EPISODE 84: SPRAWL 4 - 10 HEADQUARTERS TO SEE THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE IN SILICON VALLEY

    EPISODE 84: SPRAWL 4 - 10 HEADQUARTERS TO SEE THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE IN SILICON VALLEY

    In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 headquarters to see the next time you're in Silicon Valley. His list includes: The Tesla Factory in Fremont, Intel in Santa Clara, Electronic Arts in Redwood City, LinkedIn in Sunnyvale, HP in Palo Alto, EBAY in Palo Alto, Netflix in Los Gatos, Facebook/Meta in Menlo Park, GooglePlex in Mountain View and Apple in Cuppertino.

    Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcast
    Email: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.com
    Website: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.com

    Check out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645

    Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.

    Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.

    Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!
    Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfan
    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl
    Support the show

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Mxsandy12 ,

Incredible So Cal pod!

Funny and a joy to listen to!

Jerry Dodge ,

Love this podcast!

Los Angeles and its history has always been of interest to me and finding this podcast added to my knowledge of the city. Tons of great insight and plenty of laughs along the way. Great listen!

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