345: The Pros And Cons Of LA's Koreatown

Hosts Marc and Tod discuss their upcoming move from their current 'barn' studio in Koreatown to Culver City. They create a pros and cons list for both neighborhoods, highlighting the eccentricities of Koreatown's local businesses and the pests in their current studio.

Originally aired July 30, 2010|The Rotating Chair|Download MP3

Chapters (10)

00:05Intro & Movie TrailersMarc and Mike discuss comic books and a Lee Marvin movie trailer.
03:11Studio LogisticsDiscussion about Mike's workflow on a Dell Mini and yo-yoing.
05:26Submarine DesignsUpdate on the submarine design contest and the need for a new studio.
07:41Culver City Pros and ConsAnalyzing the benefits and drawbacks of moving to Culver City, including Sony employees.
11:16BiergartenA deep dive into a German-themed Korean restaurant and its 'penny pitchers'.
16:41Koreatown OdditiesDiscussion of a mysterious hole in the asphalt and the local 7-Eleven.
21:11Neighborhood CharactersRiffing on aggressive street performers, shady pet stores, and scuba shops.
26:31Bobby London & Feral CatsDiscussing a 'hooker bar' and the cats living in the studio basement.
31:45The Abandoned HouseTalking about the crack-den next door and the 'riot-proof' nature of the area.
35:11Old Pete & Submarine OutroA bit about a ghost pianist named Old Pete and a simulated submarine sinking.

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