Locales Only
There’s so much that makes Southern California one of the best places in the world. That’s why, for almost a decade, the founder of Locale magazine, Erik Hale, has been showcasing the people, places, restaurants, and events that give SoCal its reputation. Now he’s taking his show on the road, literally, in a brand new Mercedes-Benz EQE courtesy of Fletcher Jones Motorcars in Newport Beach as the rolling podcast studio. You’ll get a taste of what it feels like to go on a cruise with some of the biggest names in California. Think actors, musicians, award-winning chefs, business leaders, and loca…
Episodes
25 episodes
Building a Beachfront Empire with Alicia Cox
What if your favorite beach day came with incredible food, good wine, and a purpose? This week on Locales Only, we’re riding along the Southern California coast…
Unpacking A Legendary Career With Kim Coates
What makes a career legendary and how do you balance life, art, and knowing when to kick your feet up? This week on Locales Only, we’re taking a cruise down PCH…
Two Hommés Went From Childhood Friends To Community Fixtures
Ever wonder what it would be like to open a restaurant with your best friend? This week on Locales Only, we are riding around Inglewood with the owners of Two H…
The President of Visit Surf City tells us his favorite things about HB
This week on Locales Only, we’re taking a drive around the historic Huntington Beach, also known as Surf City. If you've ever seen or even heard of the film End…
From A Backyard BBQ to James Beard
Food, and especially BBQ, has the power to bring us together and divide us into crazy feuds of who exactly makes the best style. This week’s guests seem to have…
Two First-Gen Mamas Are Restaurant Prodigies: Angela & Mariam El Haj
After a brief hiatus, Locales Only is back! This week we are going for a drive with Angela & Mariam El Haj — sisters who went from being first-generation Americ…
Learning About Aloha in Maui
This week on Locales Only we’re doing something a little bit different as we’re on location at the Grand Wailea Resort on the Island of Maui exploring the true…
One of the funniest gals in comedy?! With Alexis Prigo
This time on Locales Only, we’re cruising in Long Beach with one of the funniest comedians on the scene right now, Alexis Prigo. We’ve had funny people in the c…
90 Years Old And Opened Two New Restaurants This Year
In this episode of Locales Only, we’re taking a drive down history lane with the owner and founder of one the oldest restaurants in Newport Beach, Ron Salisbury…
Lihi Benisty Takes Us On A Journey Into Sound (Baths)
This time on Locales Only, we’re picking up Lihi Benisty a breathwork and yoga teacher at the Ope-n Studio after taking one of her eye-opening classes. Lihi is…
How Can 15 Minutes Transform Your Health?
In this episode of Locales Only, we’re picking up Garry Lineham, founder of the Human Garage. Human Garage is a health community looking to heal the human body…
Winnie Yee The Smoke Queen Tells Us The Secrets To Killer BBQ
This week on Locales Only we pick up Winnie Yee, Orange County's newest BBQ smoke queen. You might have seen her on the Kelly Clarkson Show or have been by her…
Fox 5 News’s Heather Lake Shows Us The Hidden Gems of San Diego
This week on Locales Only we have a special guest anyone from San Diego may have gotten culture and weather tips for the past decade or so! We’re going to pick…
Photography Legend Corey Wilson Tells Us About Adventure and Surf Legends
Welcome to another episode of Locales Only, this time, we’re picking up a true legend of the surf world, Corey Wilson. Besides being a personal friend, Corey ha…
Chef Drew Deckman Teaches the Secrets of Slow Living and Good Eating
Welcome back to another episode of Locales Only. Today, we’re taking a cruise through the cultural streets of San Diego with award-winning chef Drew Deckman. He…
Bonus Episode: An Inside Look into Club Kokomo Spirits With Mike and David Love
In this special episode of Locales Only, we get an inside look into the nitty gritty of Club Kokomo Spirits straight from the source, Mike and David Love. Tunin…
Lead-singer of The Beach Boys Mike Love Teaches Us Meditation and The Kokomo Legacy
Today, on Locales Only, we head south to the sunny streets of San Diego to pick up a surf rock legend, Mike Love of the Beach Boys! We all have the honor of mee…
Next Level Chef Nyesha Arrington Helps Us To Rediscover Our Drive
Today on Locales Only, we cruise through Santa Monta to pick up a literal Next Level Chef, Nyesha Arrington. Nyesha has been a co-host alongside Gordon Ramsay o…
Host of Good Food Evan Kleiman Talks About the LA Food Scene and A Changing Industry
Welcome back to another cruise with Locales Only! This week, we’re picking up the host of Good Food Radio, Evan Kleinman, for a drive in Santa Monica to discuss…
Founder of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos Wing Lam talks about Brazil, John Wayne, and Legacy Restaurants
Today on Locales Only, we pick up Wing Lam, the founder of Wahoos Fish Tacos, to talk about a lot more than just incredible food. Wing tells us about his family…
Hi-Time Wine Shop Brothers Reflect on Cuba, Champagne, and Early SoCal Life
This time, on Locales Only, we pick up the owners of a Costa Mesa institution, Hi-Time Wine and Spirits, Chuck and Harold Hanson. If you’ve never been to Hi-Tim…
Bam Marley Champions The Power of Music and Football (Soccer)
Welcome back to another joyride with Locales Only. This time on the show, we pick up Bambaata Marley to cruise through the streets of Little Ethiopia and midtow…
M Shadows Of Avenged Seven Fold Talks Rock Concerts, VR, And The Future of Blockchain Ownership
This time on Locales Only, we have Matt Sanders, aka M. Shadows, the frontman to the legendary rock group Avenged Sevenfold. Despite the clouds in Newport Beach…
And it’s a Gooooalllllll with Ted Lasso Star Moe Jeudy-Lamour
This time on Locales Only, we have Ted Lasso star Moe Jeudy-Lamour come and take a ride with us in in the busy streets of Downtown LA. Moe gives us some insight…
Introducing Locales Only!
There’s so much that makes Southern California one of the best places in the world. That’s why, for almost a decade, the founder of Locale magazine, Eric Hale,…