The Over/Under Pass: LA
The Over/Under Pass: LA
The Over/Under Pass
Welcome to The Over/Under Pass, a new podcast and website dedicated to transit, architecture, real estate, planning, history, and life in the paved-over paradise that is Los Angeles and Southern California. To paraphrase Mama Cass, “They tell us the (fault) line runs right through here.” Hosted by: Catherine Brobeck, Kyle McNally & Jesse Pizarro
Episode 6: California High-Speed Fail?
On this week’s show, we’re discussing California’s long-fabled High-Speed Rail (HSR) from LA to San Francisco – its history, proposed route, and what the Biden infrastructure bill may mean for the embattled project. We’ll also argue about “The Wrong Way” to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco currently, and share an update on last week’s episode about the Port of LA and Long Beach.
May 18, 2021
1 hr 3 min
Episode 5: Sup, Ports of LA
On this week’s show, we’re discussing the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach! Together, they’re known as the San Pedro Bay Port Complex, which collectively handle more containers per ship call than any other port complex in the world and handle double the volume of any other port in the United States. We’ll touch on the recent bottleneck caused by unloaded cargo ships, as well as the interconnected issues of pollution and labor disputes. We’ll also argue about “The Wrong Way” to get from the Port of LA to the Arts District (for a date!) and highlight a few interesting transit and real estate issues you may have missed.
May 11, 2021
58 min
Episode 4: LACMA on Fire (Part Two)
This week’s show, part 2 of 2, is a big one! We’re discussing LACMA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and its controversial future as an overpass.   As many of you know or have seen, LACMA is currently undergoing a massive redesign and renovation, set to be completed at the end of 2023. And We. Have. Thoughts.   We’ll also argue about “The Wrong Way” to park your car at LACMA and highlight a few interesting transit and real estate issues you may have missed, including the passing of billionaire arts philanthropist Eli Broad.
May 4, 2021
1 hr 35 min
Episode 3: SoFi So Far
On this week’s show, we’re discussing SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, home of the Rams, home of the Chargers, and home to the upcoming 2028 LA Olympics. We’ll also argue about “The Wrong Way” to get from DTLA to SoFi and highlight a few interesting transit and real estate issues you may have missed.
Apr 27, 2021
57 min
Episode 2: LACMA on Fire (Part One)
On this week’s show, part 1 of 2, we’re discussing the history and current state of LACMA: the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, as well as its very controversial future.   As many of you know or have seen, LACMA is currently undergoing a massive redesign and renovation, set to be completed at the end of 2023. And We. Have. Thoughts.   We’ll also argue about “The Wrong Way” to get from LACMA to IKEA BURBANK and highlight a few interesting transit and real estate issues you may have missed. Final Note: Kyle acknowledges his mic is terrible and vows to get a new one.
Apr 20, 2021
57 min
Episode 1: Metro vs. the Monorail
On this week’s show, we’re discussing Metro’s plans for the Sepulveda Pass Transit Corridor.   We’ll also argue about “The Wrong Way” to get from your home in SHERMAN OAKS to your job in CENTURY CITY and highlight a few interesting transit and real estate issues you may have missed. Welcome to The Over/Under Pass, a West Coast podcast and website where it’s infrastructure week EVERY WEEK!
Apr 14, 2021
52 min
The Over/Under Pass Teaser
Welcome to The Over/Under Pass, a new podcast and website dedicated to transit, architecture, real estate, planning, history, and life in the paved-over paradise that is Los Angeles and Southern California.
Apr 14, 2021
2 min