The Art Doctor
In THIS, my latest for Ventura Blvd. Magazine, I take a look at the multi-talented artist, Dr. Arnold Chanin, a Renaissance man for the modern age.
The Art of the Dead
Art and graveyards- my two favorite things (besides college bball of course...). In THIS story for Ventura Blvd. Magazine I take a look at the history of the iconoclastic, often overlooked art museum at the world famous Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.
The ballad of St. Francis
It’s time for THIS, one of my favorite Atlas Obscura events of the year! Join me and Ann Stansell on two dates in February as we hike the haunting ruins of the St. Francis Dam Disaster and visit Ruiz Cemetery, final resting place of some of the first victims.
The Queen of Sorrow
In THIS, my latest for HISTORY, I tackle the 19th century’s very own Princess Diana- Sisi, the “wandering Empress” of Austria, whose beauty, charm and common touch could not overcome a crippling eating disorder, a restless mania, and-finally- an assassins knife.
The Rattlesnake Murder
I’m so excited about THIS! In my first story for Los Angeles Magazine, the true crime tale of Robert “Rattlesnake” James, who had some real stupid ideas about how to kill his wife.
Con Air
I had so much fun today talking some of history’s most notorious con-artists on THIS episode of Dark Times on Super News Live. Watch below as Dash and I talk Anna Anderson, Mike Romanoff and the aptly named Soapy Smith.
What Lies Beneath
Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS tour on Jan. 27th, as we explore the lost graveyards of Los Angeles!
Zoo Story
Join me and Atlas Obscura on THIS tour on Jan. 14th, as we explore the fascinating old zoo at Griffith Park. Roar!
Creepy Chat
I absolutely loved chatting with the fantastic guys at OK Talk Show on THIS podcast about Atlas Obscura the Los Angeles Obscura Society, Manson and the Cecil Hotel...you know all the good stuff. Also on itunes!
A History of Hikes
Atlas Obscura and Discover Los Angeles asked me to show them some of of my favorite hiking spots for THIS article, and I was more than thrilled to oblige!