Don't take "yes, I'm ok" for an answer. Brian Calle sits down with filmmaker and father Jason Reid for a candid conversation about teen suicide. Deeply personal and highly emotional, this is one tough subject that deserves your attention. 

Following a serendipitous meeting at Coachella, host Brian Calle convinced Dylan Efron to take a quick break from his intrepid explorations and sit down for an eye-opening and inspiring chat about expanding one’s horizons on this week’s L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast. 

Overflowing with talent, this week’s guest on the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast is a prime example of not underestimating the will of a woman with goals. Chanel West Coast is an entertainer, in all aspects of the word. She makes an impression that sticks in your mind, and whether you love her or hate her, you can’t forget her. And she knows it.

Grammy and ASCAP award-winning producer, songwriter, DJ and recording artist Damon Sharpe has helped produce some of modern music’s most popular albums, which cumulatively have sold over 40 million copies. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle has an intimate conversation with Damon to give listeners an honest Hollywood rags-to-riches tale. Except in this story, there’s no fairy godmothers or nepotism to hold up the ladder, just raw talent and an unwavering work ethic.

On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, host Brian Calle engages in an open and honest conversation with the fascinating, talented and most importantly, relatable, artist Ryan Santiago of L.A.’s own dramatic alt-electro-pop project, Royal & the Serpent.

This week’s guest on the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, Steven Galanis, is an American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and CEO of Cameo along with Martin Blencowe and Devon Townsend. Cameo describes itself as a marketplace where fans can book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite celebrities. But it has come to represent so much more.

As a main character in one of the most popular television series ever to exist, John Bradley has a face almost everyone knows. Yet he has a backstory that’s almost unheard of. Host Brian Calle dives into the inspiring young career of Bradley on this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast.

From hosting L.A.’s first annual Crate Olympics to giving us a front-row seat to the drama with his ex, Sueco delivers comedy gold as swiftly as he delivers chart-topping hits. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle surprises a very excited room of Chapman students with a live interview with the legend himself.

With over 5 million views on his YouTube channel alone, Stefan Benz’s popularity with the younger generation continues to grow. Coco Quinn has a whopping 2.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.63 million subscribers on YouTube. Her last cover, Señorita, got more than 60 million views. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle sits down with Stefan and his musical partner Coco to talk about young stardom, internet fame and what’s next.

On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, host and publisher Brian Calle talks with Co-Creator and CEO of Exploding Kittens Elan Lee about all things gaming, invention and the pursuit of the fickle heart that is entrepreneurial success.

In her first-ever live audience interview, Luisa Rubino sits down with host Brian Calle for an exclusive interview on the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast.

Sitting down with host Brian Calle for a special on-campus edition of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast at Chapman University, rising star Aaron Dominguez gives us some honest insight on what it's like to chase your dreams, and gives us a tease of what to expect from the season finale of his hit Hulu show, Only Murders in the Building, coming up on October 19.

On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast, host and WWE fan Brian Calle sits down with wrestling icons Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase to talk about The Wresting Collection, and what’s next.

Nikohl Boosheri, who portrays Adena El-Amin on Freeform's series The Bold Type, has proudly brought feminist Muslim representation to mainstream media. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly Podcast, Nikohl has a candid conversation with host Brian Calle on what it means personally and professionally to make a career out of genuine representation.

As new sensory-based cannabis line FlowerShop prepares for its first big flower drop, co-founders Isaac Muwaswes, Gabriel Garcia and Chief Mood Officer Gerald “G-Eazy” Gillum join the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast to talk shop.

On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast, Producer Bryan Escalante sits down for a conversation with Jonathan Shugart, co-founder of B Charitable, an Alabama-based nonprofit that was built out of a desire to make the act of giving and receiving easier on all parties involved.

Chiropractic adjustments have long been misunderstood. Those who visit a chiropractor understand the necessity as vital to one’s wellness routine. Those who haven’t been, may not fully be aware of all its benefits. Dr. Jason Worrall joins host Brian Calle on today’s episode of the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast to unveil some of the mystery behind the practice, as well as explain the allure.

Robert Palmer Watkins is a man of many talents. An established actor in TV and film, he’s recently branched out to music, working with acclaimed producer B Martin. Listen in for a lively chat with podcast host Brian Calle about what it’s like to straddle two artistic worlds, and how Watkins has been able to achieve the dream of so many Angelenos.

Entertainers Vanessa Hudgens and Oliver Trevena are leveraging their platforms to encourage a healthy and eco-conscious lifestyle. They stop by the L.A. Weekly podcast to discuss their new venture Caliwater, a sustainable beverage company influencing better health and partnering with No Kid Hungry, a charity working to help feed children in need.

Chris Sullivan, widely known as Toby Damon on NBC’s wildly successful drama This Is Us took time off from his family vacation (a family on TV and real life) to sit down with podcast host Brian Calle and chat about his past, how he’s made it in Hollywood, and the upcoming series finale of This Is Us.

On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly Weekly podcast, singer, songwriter and producer Lil Eddie sits down for a conversation about his journey from growing up homeless in New York to producing for some of the biggest names in the business.

Stevie Mackey is a musical genius and the go-to vocal coach in the industry, having worked with Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Fergie, Lenny Kravitz, Kelly Rowland, Kehlani and Coldplay, just to name a few. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, he shares the most incredible moment in his professional life thus far.

On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle has an in-depth discussion with blogger, mental health advocate and environmentalist Valeria Hinojosa about how she got on her path to change the world, and ways others can do the same.

Director Brad Furman, actor Dominique Columbus, and investigative journalist/executive producer Don Sikorski join the podcast to discuss "City of Lies," a new movie that seeks to shine a light on the layers of corruption rumored to surround the investigation into the death of Christopher Wallace, aka The Notorious B.I.G. and Biggie Smalls.

Tori Robinson and Leah O'Malley are successful fashion designers and entrepreneurs, whose label Boys Lie has amassed fans like Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, they sit down with fellow entrepreneur and host Brian Calle to talk about their friendship, entrepreneurial mindset and keys to managing a successful business. Also on topic? The inspiration for the catchy brand name.

In this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, host Brian Calle and producer Bryan Escalante get candid with body builder, fitness model, personal trainer and entrepreneur Parker Egerton (known to his 500K+ followers as Parker Physique) about all things physical fitness.

Gil Robertson, the acclaimed journalist, author and president of African American Film Critics Association is back on the L.A. Weekly podcast, alongside famed film critic Edward Adams, to announce that their successful AAFCA Podcast is the newest addition to the L.A. Weekly podcast network.

With over one million followers on TikTok with each of her videos amassing an average of 100K views, Olivia Snake is a True Crime entertainer that has captured everyone’s attention. In this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, Olivia chats with host and publisher Brian Calle about what it takes to become a content creator, and if knowing all these scary facts ever keeps her up at night. 

Publisher Brian Calle and Food Editor Michele Stueven are cooking up another foodie edition of the L.A. Weekly podcast with celebrated Los Angeleschef Nyesha Arrington. As one of Michele’s favorite chefs, the hosts have a lot of questions. When did Nyesha know that food was going to be her life? When did she know that this was the path she was going to take?

At only age 23, Teofimo Lopez has already taken the boxing world by storm. The undisputed champion joined host Brian Calle, co-host Adrian Contreras and producer Bryan Escalante for an in-depth look at how the man known as “The Takeover” is conquering the boxing world and how he plans on taking over the world of business.

Quick to learn, quick to share, Elliott Potter is an entrepreneur who is doing cool stuff at the intersection of technology and networking, and making our lives all the easier for it. Potter joins the podcast to discuss his newest project, Linq, that provides the quickest way to share your information with someone.

George Lopez joins the podcast to discuss his recently launched, and already successful, food and beverage empire. The conversation with host Brian Calle and L.A. Weekly food editor Michele Stueven also navigates the reboot of The George Lopez show, cancel culture, memories of Mission Hills and some classic Lopez humor. 

Two buddies, Justin Escalona and Gianni Taylor, got together to make music. And thus, Buddiez was born. On this week’s episode of the podcast, host and fellow buddy Brian Calle chats with Justin and Gianni about their musical vibe and hopes for the future.

Co-founders of the American Science Corp., Dr. Aaron F. Mertz and Dr. Abhilash Mishra, sit down with host Brian Calle to provide insight into their plan to make the scientific community more inclusive to all.

B Martin is a man of many talents. Producer, recording artist, songwriter, the artist does it all. On this week’s podcast, Martin chats with longtime friend, host Brian Calle, to talk about his journey to success and all the lessons he learned along the way.

At 22-years-old, Lily Blavin is already taking the film world by storm. A natural storyteller, she’s already made Forbes 30 under 30 in the Hollywood + Entertainment category. On this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly weekly podcast, host and publisher Brian Calle has a conversation with the young producer to learn more about her journey and what big things we can expect from her in the future.

Craig Greiwe, co-founder of Rise Together, a new civic-minded non-profit in Los Angeles, is working to ensure a better future for ourselves, our community and our city. In addition to his work in the community, Greiwe is known for his current role as Chief Strategy Officer of Rogers & Cowan/PMK, one of the country’s largest blue-chip marketing and strategy firms where he leads marketing, consumer and strategy efforts.

Ruben Rojas, a renowned artist whose work you’ve surely seen if you’ve ever driven around L.A., virtually stops by the podcast to bring messages of love and to tell us little bit about how he became the artist he is today.

In this week’s episode of the LA Weekly podcast, host and publisher Brian Calle sits down with Neil Mandt, one of the founders of CrimeDoor, an Augmented Reality (AR) experience. CrimeDoor opens doors to real crime scenes, giving audiences a more immersive option than endless binge-watching.

Who is the man behind the mask? Recording artist RMR sits down with L.A. Weekly publisher Brian Calle to explain the enigma of his voice and talent that have captivated millions.

Every Tuesday, Max Miller, the host and creator of the increasingly popular culinary history YouTube show Tasting History, takes kitchen newcomers, experts, and bystanders on a historical trip through time via carefully chosen recipes of centuries past. On this week’s episode of the LA. Weekly weekly podcast, publisher and host Brian Calle, along with food editor Michele Stueven, go back in time to discover Max’s process, along with a few insider secrets about favorite dishes and impossible to find ingredients.

The first of their kind, MIXT started a new era of healthy fast casual dining. Today, publisher and podcast host Brian Calle sits down with MIXT Founder and CEO Leslie Silverglide to learn more about how she came up with such a fantastic and gut-saving idea.

Emerald Cup Champion Josh D and Fig Farms' Keith Healy join L.A. Weekly Cannabis Columnist Jimi Devine to chat about the moment in exotic cannabis in Los Angeles. Josh D provided us insight on the evolution of fine cannabis since he first introduced OG Kush to the market. Healy explains what it was like to enter the largest legal cannabis market in the world after previously conquering NorCal. 

Not to be confused with the arguably less funny Cardi B, today’s hilarious L.A. Weekly podcast guest Lardi B, known for witty parodies and original songs, had publisher and host Brian Calle laughing before we hit record. 

Fresh off the debut of his newest single “Kill Me Better” with Don Diablo and Imanbek, Trevor Daniel opens up about the realities of being a chart-topping artist with host and Publisher Brian Calle.

Comedian Michael Rapaport tells host and LA Weekly publisher Brian Calle his top tips for surviving quarantine including ditching your Amazon password and allowing yourself to be negative. 

In this week’s episode of the L.A. Weekly podcast, host and Publisher Brian Calle interviews the “Super Nanny of Supper,” Lizi Heaps, to learn more about how her brand has saved dinner for a new generation of families.

On today's episode of the L.A. Weekly Podcast, host and Publisher Brian Calle, along with Food Editor Michele Steuven, chats with Emily Hutchinson, the cookie queen herself, about all things baking.

One of the coolest people that L.A. Weekly’s Food Editor Michele Stueven has introduced publisher and podcast host Brian Calle to in the L.A. food scene is restaurateur extraordinaire, Marissa Hermer. Listen to this week’s podcast as they discuss her various, delicious ventures: Olivetta, The Draycott and Mavericks Snacks. After moving from London to Pacific Palisades, Marissa has made her mark on California’s culinary landscape.

Acclaimed musicians and TV personalities, Adeev and Ezra Potash are hosting a new cooking show - Takeout Twins - that teaches even the most kitchen-phobic how to make at-home versions of fast favorites that will rival any restaurants'