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The Places You’ll Go with Stephanie

We're globe-trotting with Stephanie and bring you travel songs. Featured Songs: "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman "Gratitude" by Brandon Lake "On The Road Again" by Willie Nelson Also in this episode: Window or aisle seat. The ambiguous Tracy Chapman. Fast Car covers. Journaling vs. souvenirs. Failing memory. Gratitude. Planning trips. Rockband parties. Playlists for everything. The power of music. Preparing your funeral playlist. Places to return to. And more! Stephanie's links: Instagram | Previous Episodes Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

TV Themes with Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men

Jesse Cohen of All The Kings Men makes his triumphant return to the podcast after ten long years to discuss TV theme songs. Featured Songs: "Frightening Fishes" by Benjamin Gibbard "At Least It Was Here" by The 88 "You're Dead" by Maria Tanega Also in this episode: Jesse catches us up on the last ten years. Jesse's not a fan of Shrinking. Denise is not a fan Ben Gibbard. Star Wars nights. Religious services. Community cameos. You never know when something will get popular. Is it time to use the C word? And more! Jesse's links: Instagram | Twitter | Podcast | YouTube | Website Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: Instagram

R&B with KJ

We're joined this month by Denise's favorite comic to perform at the Chatterbox in Covina, KJ! You can catch him there Thursdays and Sundays. We're talking R&B love songs. Featured Songs: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green "You Give Me Something" by James Morrison "Every Time I Close My Eyes" by Babyface ft. Kenny G Also in this episode: Detroit's Big Tire vs. Inglewood's Big Donut. Detroit style pizza. Is it a love song or a love-making song? Sleeping over at grandma's. John Leguizamo's first time with a black girl. Al Grits. Comedy scenes. Comedy origins. New vs. old relationships. Babyface on repeat. COVID, and more! KJ's links: Instagram | Bookings | YouTube Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Building Community with Tirzah

We continue Denise's favorites series, this time with one of her favorite restaurant owners, Tirzah! She is the co-owner of Tirzah's Mexi-Terranean in the heart of El Sereno, CA. She has over a decade of experience in the restaurant business and is an incredibly supportive member of the community. We figured no better theme than community songs. Featured Songs: "Everybody Everybody" by Black Box "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" by Backstreet Boys "Yes We Can Can" by Pointer Sisters Also in this episode: Running a restaurant is a labor of love. Mexi-Terranean origin story. Where did Backstreet Boys come back from? The love-hate relationship with delivery apps. Never ending societal struggles. Learning to cook. Building community, and more! Episode references: Cafe Calle in South L.A. | Coyotl + Macehualli (El Sereno lending library) Tirzah's links: Instagram Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard

Partying Like it’s 1999 with Johnny Roque

It's Johnny Roque month at the LPP. He's Denise's favorite comic that she's seen at Horseplay Comedy. When he's not posting reaction videos on the socials, you can catch him IRL at the World Famous Comedy Store, the Laugh Factory, or hosting his own comedy show at the Sunset Room in Hacienda Heights. Featured Songs: "Oh My God" by Guns N' Roses "All The Small Things" by Blink-182 "Sour Girl" by Stone Temple Pilots Also in this episode: Y2K. Conspiracy theories. The early Internet. Stand-up in 1999. Temp agencies. Time capsule music. Only bullies listen to Blink-182. Staying up late to watch music videos on PAX. Ska is making a comeback. Bar comedy shows. Aging out of things. Rich versus poor MAGA. Being an artist is hard. Good dick can change your life. Long-term partnerships. Success in comedy. Comedy logistics. Johnny's links: Instagram | Linktree Email the show: rod@lppod.comFollow Denise: InstagramMore podcasts: Talking Is Hard