LOST ANGELES Episode 20 features Part 2 of Host Laura Craven's two-part exclusive in-depth and entertaining interview with author, preservationist, architectural historian and longtime Senior Editor at Los Angeles Magazine CHRIS NICHOLS!  On this episode, Chris talks about researching and writing his epic “Disneyland” book for Taschen and the architectural history of the theme park, protecting atomic age bowling alleys (the subject of a future book!), the trials and tribulations of his preservation work protecting historic architecture in Southern California, and of course his popular 20 ..read more

On Episode 18 of LOST ANGELES, Host Laura Craven sits down for more conversation with biographer and Marilyn Monroe historian GARY VITACCO-ROBLES, author of "Cursum Perficio: Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood Hacienda,"  the only book about the icon to focus exclusively on the architectural history and significance of her 5th Helena Drive home; the location of her untimely death in 1962.  For Part 2, Gary talks more about Marilyn's life in Brentwood that year, including the neighbors, residents and history of the neighborhood up until that time, Monroe's association with Frank Lloyd Wright ..read more

On Episode 17 of LOST ANGELES, Host Laura Craven sits down for an interview with biographer and Marilyn Monroe expert GARY VITACCO-ROBLES, author of "Cursum Perficio: Marilyn Monroe's Brentwood Hacienda,"  the only book about the icon to focus exclusively on the architectural history and significance of her 5th Helena Drive home; the location of her untimely death in 1962.  Gary and Laura talk about the development of the area and the history of the house before Monroe owned it, how she came to acquire it, the reasons she chose to make this her home, and of course the ..read more

LOST ANGELES Episode 16 PRIDE SPECIAL featuring guest JANE CANTILLON, Director of the feature film "The Other Side: A Queer History's Last Call,” a documentary about LA’s last piano bar located on Hyperion Avenue in Silverlake.  Host Laura Craven chats with the director about the history of this landmark mid-century modern building and the bar and lounge that was home to the local queer community for decades before its unfortunate closing in 2012. Jane’s 2013 film is an insightful, provocative and poignant exploration into the history of gay Los Angeles through personal stories from the 1 ..read more

On Episode 15 of LOST ANGELES, Host Laura Craven goes inside the architectural history of the Sunset Strip landmark, The Chateau Marmont, featuring special guest Author SHAWN LEVY.  His critically acclaimed 2019 bestseller "The Castle On Sunset: Death, Art, Love and Scandal At The Chateau Marmont" is the definitive biography, if you will, about the infamous Hollywood hotel and sometime residence of a who's who of film and music giants, dating back to the late 1920s.  Laura and Shawn discuss the original 1927 property and how it developed through the decades,the various owners whose p ..read more

LOST ANGELES Episode 13 features Part 1 of the 2-part JOHNNY CARSON'S PROPERTIES Special, a deep dive into the television legend's Southern California homes and historic locations, including the Bel-Air manse he shared (and gave to) his third ex-wife, to his famous Malibu beach spot on Carbon Beach, and the Point Dume masterpiece of coastal architecture where he spent his last two decades.  For this first part, Host Laura Craven is joined by “CARSON PODCAST" creator and host and Carson expert MARK MALKOFF.  Having Interviewed hundreds of Carson's friends, family and associates on his ..read more

LOST ANGELES Episode 14 features Part 2 of the 2-part JOHNNY CARSON'S PROPERTIES Special, a deep dive into the television legend's Southern California homes and historic locations.   On this episode, Host Laura Craven presents a rare and exclusive interview with Johnny Carson's Malibu-based architect ED NILES.  ED NILES designed Carson's Malibu masterpiece, located high on a bluff on Point Dume, where the television legend spent the last two decades of his life.  The architect originally designed the property in 1978 and he worked closely with Carson over the years to devel ..read more

LOST ANGELES Episode 12 features a fascinating conversation with special guest MATT SEVERSON, Director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ MARGARET HERRICK LIBRARY.  LOST ANGELES host Laura Craven sits down for an exclusive interview at this world-renowned, non-circulating reference and research collection devoted to the history and development of the motion picture as an art form and an industry.  Established in 1928 and now located in Beverly Hills, the library is open to the public and used year-round by students, scholars, historians and industry professionals ..read more

LOST ANGELES Episode 11 features an exclusive interview with legendary L.A. songwriter/musician NED DOHENY, a true original and important part of LA’s music history and one of the most respected artists to come out of the Hollywood Hills scene of the 1970s, not to mention a member of one of the city’s most recognizable family names.  Recorded in a studio overlooking PCH, Ned and LOST ANGELES Host Laura Craven talk about being longtime residents of Malibu, the mysteries of Paradise Cove, a lifetime of surfing, the hidden spots and changing face of the historic area, and of course life in t ..read more

On Part Two of The Olympic Auditorium interview, Host Laura Craven continues her conversation with Guest STEVE DEBRO, producer/director of the upcoming documentary “18th & Grand.”  They discuss the LA landmark's changes from the sixties to now, including its status as an entertainment industry mecca, film location for "Raging Bull" and other famous boxing films, the roller derby and wrestling eras, and legendary punk and hardcore shows in the 80s.  You will have to listen to find out the current status of the Olympic...still standing and in use at 18th & Grand in downtown Los ..read more