L.A. in a Minute

L.A. in a Minute is a show created by Evan Lovett, dedicated to presenting the history and culture of Los Angeles in snackable format. It was established on January 3, 2022, and focuses on the evolution of Los Angeles' neighborhoods, infrastructure, culture, and cuisine, framing their historical impact in modern context.^[1][2] The project later expanded into a podcast, which the Los Angeles Daily News described in 2024 as “the best L.A. podcast.”^[3]

L.A. in a Minute was established on January 3, 2022, by Evan Lovett, who is also the host of the podcast In a Minute with Evan Lovett.^[4][5] L.A. in a Minute was honored by the Los Angeles City Council in 2024.^[6]

The show focuses on the history and culture of Los Angeles, exploring the evolution of its neighborhoods, infrastructure, cultures, people, and cuisine.^[7][8]  

Evan Lovett is the creator and host of L.A. in a Minute and the companion podcast. He attended James Monroe High School and the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was sports editor for the Daily Bruin,^[9] and later worked as a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times.^[10]

His work on the project has been covered by LAist,^[11] Westside Current,^[12] and DTLA Weekly.^[13]

Guests on L.A. in a Minute have included Michael Connelly, Mister Cartoon, Orel Hershiser, Estevan Oriol, Alex 2Tone Erdmann (founder of Born X Raised), James Goldstein, Keyshawn Johnson, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Fred Armisen (Portlandia/Saturday Night Live), Jeanie Buss (Los Angeles Lakers Owner/Governor/CEO), Elex Michaelson (CNN anchor), Lynette Romero (NBC4 anchor), Matt Gutman (ABC reporter), Rick Caruso (billionaire developer).^[14][15]

L.A. in a Minute was featured on KCRW,^[16] KIIS-FM with Ryan Seacrest,^[17] Access Hollywood,^[18] KTLA,^[19] Spectrum1,^[20] Los Angeles Times^[21][22] and is a regular contributor to Fox11.^[23]