Best Angela Torres Podcasts (2024)

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Angela Gonzalez-Torres, former Highland Park NC President, forever NELA activist 1:02:00

30d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

She was born and raised in North East LA, Angela ran and won for Highland Park Neighborhood Council President, and has continued to fight against an influx of bars overflowing on Figueroa. We talk about growing up in Highland Park, her dad's complicated life, and what's next for this 30 year-old superstar who is a perfect example of HP at the cross…

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The Man who wrote the book on LA's six 19th Century Patriarchs in his Franklin Hills Storybook home 1:43:40

5d ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Now that Paul Haddad has moved on from discovering the likes of Brooke Burke and teaching us about the freeways of LA, he's now ready to educate us on the six movers and shakers of the late 1880s who turned LA from a dusty town to the second-most populous city in America, In his new book, Inventing Paradise, Paul teaches us of the likes of the men …

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The Woman Finding You Your Real Value in the Job Market - Marina Del Rey 58:22

27d ago58:22

58:22

Amy Shratter is a Human Resources expert and veteran who created the new company, Real-Salary, that sorts millions of verified salaries and job titles and locations and puts them in an easy-to-use database. This way if you want to know if you’re being underpaid, for example, at your current gig, you do a search for your job title, city and state, a…

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Ukrainian Danny on Saving Cafe Tropical and the good vibes of Silver Lake 1:10:00

3M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Danny Khorunzhiy has been a true Los ANGELeno for decades. Currently he is part of the team that helped bring Cafe Tropical back to its glory of providing delicious baked goods and coffees and giving a space for 12-step programs in its back room. We talk drugs, helping others, and the magical corner of Silver Lake and Sunset where the Cafe has been…

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The Return of Sergio, the smartest Uber and Lyft Driver - Granada Hills 2:43:59

4M ago2:43:59

2:43:59

Two years after Sergio Avedian told us his fascinating origin story, he is back with advice for drivers, riders, and the rideshare companies themselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support

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The Independent Journalist Who Beat the LA City Attorney Twice - Thai Town 1:36:22

4M ago1:36:22

1:36:22

Ben Camacho is a journalist who asked for, and received from the City, over 9,000 photos of LAPD officers. When the LAPD called foul, they sicced LA City Atty Hydee Feldstein Soto on him. Hydee knew Ben was protected by common sense and the First Amendment, but she didn't care. Hydee not only lost the first case, but as the second one was about to …

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Lynne Crandall paints the perfect picture of Studio City (and then frames it beautifully) 1:14:53

4M ago1:14:53

1:14:53

Lynne Crandall has owned and operated Decor Art Galleries at 12149 Ventura Blvd. for 30 years where locals, visitors, and celebs come to get their precious photos and artwork framed. But she also has a database of 60,000 photos from the 1930s thru the 199os of your favorite stars and sites of Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

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Two journalists arrested by the UCLA police for filming students being arrested - William & Sean: Westwood 2:55:00

5M ago2:55:00

2:55:00

Sean Beckner-Carmitchel and William Gude are independent journalists who documented the protests at UCLA in April and May and spoke at length about the amount of bungling and incompetence that went down on the beautiful campus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support…

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Ysabel Jurado - Teen mom turned lawyer and possible next councilperson for CD-14, Highland Park 55:51

6M ago55:51

55:51

Ysabel Jurado may become the first Filipina to become an LA City councilperson if she can continue her winning ways and take out KDL who is mired in controversy. The former teen mom and current community lawyer talks about the Graffiti Towers, her ideas to solve homelessness, and spots she loves in NELA. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

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The Man Who Lived In the Most Rock 'N Roll House in Sawtelle 1:45:43

7M ago1:45:43

1:45:43

For over 10 years Justin Fisher lived in many parts of the backhouse of The Amherst House where Weezer and other bands were born. He lived in the bedroom, the living room, and even the makeshift attic. All because he moved to LA to achieve the American of becoming a professional musician and running off with a Californian cheerleader and raising a …

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When restaurants named after one-word nouns arrive in your neighborhood: Beware 1:18:31

8M ago1:18:31

1:18:31

Lex Steppling on growing up in Chesterfield Square, Nirvana at 10, and the tell-tale signs of gentrification --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support

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The Man the city gave 9,310 LAPD photos to and now wants back - Mid City 1:44:41

8M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

Ben Camacho asked for all the photos and salary information of the LAPD. After some typical hemming and hawing, the City Attorney approved the journalist's request. Once the info quickly spread online, the police union raised a fit and the new City Attorney is now suing Camacho for the public information and possibly millions of dollars in damages.…

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Maebe A Girl Just May become USA's First Trans Congressperson 1:30:16

8M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

The last time Maebe ran for Congress, she got nearly 30% of the vote. Now that the incumbent is gone… could she win it all? In this episode we talk about politics, Silver Lake, smash burgers, growing up in the suburbs of Illinois and playing football on her high school team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pie…

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The Intersection of Climate Change and Child Health with Dr. Gabriel Cisneros and Dr. Maya Ragavan 26:16

9M ago26:16

26:16

Gabriel Cisneros, MD, medical director of UPMC Children’s Express Care – Lawrenceville and Maya Ragavan, MD, MPH, MS, pediatrician and researcher at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss their work with Clinicians for Climate Action (C4CA ) and the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on pediatric patients.…

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Freemason for 20 years, this Valley native now is focused on planting native flowers 1:25:16

10M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

Greg Stewart was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He was in Granada Hills 30 years ago today when the Northridge Quake struck. We talk about how he was still forced to go to work the next day, equipped with a hard hat. We also discuss Reseda, what parts of the Val aren't really the Val, which parts should break off to be their own cities…

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Documentary Filmmaker Shining a Light on Female Inventors and Telepathy 52:43

10M ago52:43

52:43

Ky Dickens on her love of nonfiction storytelling, consciousness, and why she wishes she moved to Toluca Lake years ago. Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Ky says she was reluctant to move to LA because of the many myths she’d heard about traffic, neighborhoods, and quality of life. But now after living here for six years, wishes she had skedadd…

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Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities with Tomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLM 26:00

10M ago26:00

26:00

Tomar Pierson-Brown, JD, LLM, director of the Health Law Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses transition planning for youth with disabilities and collaborations between legal services and hospitals that address social determinants that can affect health outcomes.

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The Man Intent on Removing Trump's Star from Hollywood Blvd. 1:20:00

11M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Andrew Rudick has done the research and due diligence. He has the receipts and the paperwork. He claims the ball is in the court of CD13 councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez to begin the process of removing Trump's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame due to that thing he did on January 6th when he tried to overthrow Democracy. Will Soto-Martinez live up …

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Helping Children Cope with Chronic Pain with Dr. Angela Garcia 25:03

11M ago25:03

25:03

Angela Garcia, MD, pediatric physiatrist in the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses Children’s pediatric pain rehabilitation program and the team’s work to improve functioning in children with chronic pain.

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LA is the Best US City for Pizza says Italian cuisine expert Paul Feinstein - Beverly Grove 1:08:56

11M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Travel writer, food writer, former bartender, went to cooking school just to be a better journalist, Mr. Paul Feinstein is the author of the new book Italy Cocktails and goes into great detail about his neighborhood Beverly Grove, "authenticity" and how bad crazy this one pizza spot is on a swanky street. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

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Prof. Noel Hearn can cure the ailing Dodgers pitching staff 1:25:16

11M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

But it might be too late for Adele. The Alexander Technique practitioner, music teacher, and classical music head on living among fancy birds, moving here from Mississippi, and what the heck is happening to Westwood. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support…

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Why the Mayor of LA should hire Eric Brightwell to be the Neighborhood Tsar - Silver Lake 1:42:00

11M ago1:42:00

1:42:00

Eric Brightwell is all the things you’d want in a neighbor. He’s been around for seemingly forever, he rides his bike everywhere when he’s not on the bus, he’s civically minded, he knows where the best spots are, he has great taste in movies and music, and he has the greatest obsession: drawing and painting neighborhood maps of Los Angeles. Lo all …

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The Evolving Field of Cardiac Imaging in Pediatrics with Dr. Laura Olivieri 25:42

11M ago25:42

25:42

Laura Olivieri, MD, director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging at UPMC Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, discusses how the field of cardiac imaging has changed, utilizing less invasive techniques that improve patient care, and what’s to come as the field continues to evolve.

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Growing Up in South Central and Writing His Way Across the 10 to Arlington Heights 1:26:19

12M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

Gary Phillips is happily married, lives in a Craftsman in Arlington Heights and writes about whatever he wants: the LA dream --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support

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Implementing an Antiracist Curriculum for Pediatric Residents with Dr. Orquidia Torres 22:35

12M ago22:35

22:35

Orquidia “Kiki” Torres, MD, MS, director of Medical Student and Resident Education and Fellowship Program director in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the development of an antiracist curriculum to educate trainees on the impact of racism, especially in healthcare and in Pittsb…

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Jason Reedy - The Man KDL Attacked at the Toy Giveaway - Highland Park 1:10:23

12M ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Jason Reedy, as you will hear, is an intelligent, thoughtful, Angeleno who cares for his mind, body, and spirit. He’s a well-read vegan marathon runner who can easily talk about Christianity or Islam as well as world history. On top of that he’s a kind, funny, and devoted parent who even takes his toddler to City Hall — which annoys some for some r…

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The LEND Center and Family-Centered Care for Children with Developmental Disabilities with Dori Ortman 31:10

1y ago31:10

31:10

Dori Ortman, family faculty member and the family and self-advocacy training director for LEND (Leadership Education in Neuro/Developmental Disabilities) Center of Pittsburgh, discusses the program and training leaders to support families in caring for children with disabilities.

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Jon Peltz - City Hall journalist on The Grove, The Americana and homelessness 1:34:53

1y ago1:34:53

1:34:53

Jon is a fantastic reporter and editor, most recently with Knock LA, the indie news outlet that comes up first when you Google LASD Gangs. Jon talks about what that job entails, covering Rick Caruso, and what he would tell the billionaire he needs to work on in relation to the AMC Theaters and the Cheesecake Factory. --- Support this podcast: https…

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All About Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Pediatrics with Dr. Jennifer Marin 21:22

1y ago21:22

21:22

Jennifer Marin, MD, MSc, medical director of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the many applications of POCUS in and beyond the emergency department.

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Sabrina Johnson Cannot Be Put In A Box - Koreatown 1:36:35

1y ago1:36:35

1:36:35

The activist, organizer, fitness guru, and New England transplant who just happens to know a few things about weapons. Hear as she talks about co-founding the loudest anti-fascist group in Los Angeles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support

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Making a Paws-itive Impact: How Pet Therapy Benefits Pediatric Hospital Patients and Staff with Angela Gordon, MSW 23:50

1y ago23:50

23:50

Angela Gordon, MSW, Lead Coordinator in the Volunteer Services Department at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the Pet Friends Volunteer Program at the Hospital and how dogs can bring joy and comfort to patients, families, and staff in the hospital setting.

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Richard Horgan - No Hollywood Spin from this former TMZ journalist - Park La Brea 1:34:44

1y ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Richard is a Canadian who immigrated to LA in the mid-90s and has been in and around the Hollywood journalism scene ever since. We talk about Park La Brea, The Grove, The Glendale Galleria, the idea of one man owning most of LA’s trade papers, the LA Times, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pie…

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Skipping the ED: How Some Pediatric Patients Benefit from Direct Hospital Admission from Primary Care with Dr. Sylvia Choi and Dr. Allison Fleischer 26:09

1y ago26:09

26:09

Sylvia Choi, MD, FAAP, and Allison Fleischer, MD, both of the Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discuss the innovative concept of direct admissions, where eligible pediatric patients skip the ED and head straight from their primary care physician's office to an inpatient bed.…

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Mike Roe - 15 years at KPCC, Pizza, and Weird nights in Echo Park 1:27:06

1y ago1:27:06

1:27:06

Mike Roe had been helping build KPCC's website for the last 15 years. He even helped build its union. Then in this last wave of cuts, he was shown the door. In this episode we talk about some of his favorite moments there, and living in Echo Park back in the day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support…

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Leveraging Digital Health to Improve Pediatric Medicine with Dr. Ken Nischal 18:49

1y ago18:49

18:49

Ken K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOphth, medical director for Digital Health at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the potential of digital health initiatives to transform the patient journey and improve access and care.

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Dude he's a therapist: Phil Stark's evolution to your catharsis - Franklin Hills 1:25:16

1y ago1:25:16

1:25:16

He got his break on South Park, moved over to That '70s Show, then wrote Dude Where's My Car, and now has become a therapist who wrote a book for all of us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support

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Albert Corado on Defunding the LAPD who murdered his sister - North Hollywood 1:34:06

1y ago1:34:06

1:34:06

Albert Corado is an activist, an organizer, one of the co-founders of People's City Council, and the brother of Mely Corado who was gunned down by a member of the LAPD who shot into the Trader Joe's she managed in Silver Lake. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support…

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Trafficking and Its Impact on Children with Dr. Michelle Clayton 27:50

1y ago27:50

27:50

Michelle Clayton, MD, MPH, FAAP, chief of the Division of Child Advocacy at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the prevalence and different forms of human trafficking, how it can affect children, and resources that are available to survivors.

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Kate Cagle is here to wake you up - Palms 1:03:00

1y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

The Spectrum 1 News anchor on being stopped from doing her job by the LAPD at Echo Park, her scoop with one of the tattoo artists who apply ink to sheriff deputies, her neighborhood of Palms, and what USC taught her to be prepared in TV journalism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support…

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How UPMC Children’s Foundation Connects Philanthropy and Mission to Advance Pediatric Health Care with Rachel Petrucelli 27:36

1y ago27:36

27:36

Rachel Petrucelli, president of the UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation, discusses the Foundation’s current fundraising initiatives and the importance of storytelling and connecting donors to the emotional impact of their support to inspire engagement and fuel the life-changing work of the hospital.

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Meet the Hosts: The Path to Principal Investigator and Clinical Educator with Dr. Amanda Poholek and Dr. Arvind Srinath 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

42:07

In this special episode of That’s Pediatrics, get to know your hosts, Amanda Poholek, PhD, and Arvind Srinath, MD, MS and their journeys to careers in pediatric medicine.

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Community Partnership and Helping Children Thrive with Dr. Liz Miller 30:16

1+ y ago30:16

30:16

Elizabeth “Liz” Miller, MD, PhD, chief of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses the importance of centering community voices and the role of research in promoting health equity and child thriving.

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100th episode, 2nd birthday extravaganza 1:43:18

1+ y ago1:43:18

1:43:18

William of Film the Police interviews Tony of Hear in LA about his origins and the origin story of the podcast, how it rose from ideas from LAist and blogging, and how it's set itself apart from the rest. William also shares who he thinks is dumb, who he thinks is punk rock, and how he feels about the LA Times. --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

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This Cat With News Gets A Kick From Champagne - Pico Union 1:23:25

1+ y ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Sean Beckner-Carmitchel is an activist, a journalist, and a wine sommelier who also happens to be a champagne expert. We talk about the neighborhood he's leaving, Pico-Union, covering racists and homophobes, and the state of wine in LA and Santa Barbara. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support…

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Preventing Injury and Keeping Kids Safe with Chris Vitale, RN, MSN 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

23:36

Chris Vitale, RN, MSN, injury prevention manager for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discusses how the Safety Center at the Hospital helps prevent childhood injuries.

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Assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Roundtable Discussion with Four Pediatric Psychologists 21:27

1+ y ago21:27

21:27

Molly Carter, PsyD, Justin Kopec, PhD, NCSP, Alexis Rodgers, PhD, and Kenneth Tormey, PsyD, four psychologists from the Developmental Medicine Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh discuss the diagnostic evaluation of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Ben McShane - The NoHo Cat Daddy 1:29:54

1+ y ago1:29:54

1:29:54

The former TV producer and journalist who covered the Michael Jackson trial, and produced shows like Battlebots and Shark Tank, on herding nine felines in his North Hollywood home. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support

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A'magine a World Where Med Students Ask Before They Touch 1:15:42

1+ y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

In most states it’s not required to ask permission to do unnecessary pelvic exams. This woman is changing that.. A'magine is an author, a sexpert, a sex educator, and a writer who is passing laws to stop med students from performing pelvic exams on unsuspecting patients who are under anesthesia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Relationship-Based Parenting Interventions for Healthier Outcomes with Dr. Katherine Guyon-Harris 28:15

1+ y ago28:15

28:15

Katherine Guyon-Harris, PhD, physician-researcher and licensed clinical psychologist at UPMC Children’s Primary Care Center in Oakland, discusses her clinical and research work utilizing a strengths-based approach and relationship-based framework to support positive parent-child relationships.

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Zachary the USC Whistleblower - University Park 1:22:58

1+ y ago1:22:58

1:22:58

The student-turned-staffer tried to get ‘SC to do the right thing, but when they hesitated, he alerted the Feds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-pierce/support

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