Podcast

Walkin' About

Comedy, Comedy Interviews, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

Join Allan McLeod as he moseys through the streets, trails, parks, and public spaces that shape our cities. From tranquil nature hikes and cemetery strolls, to urban exploration and bar crawls, come along with Allan and his funny, famous, and friendly guests as they find their way on foot. Let's get our walk on!

Comedy Interviews chart
#187
Episodes
75
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 8 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

75 episodes, newest first

  1. Eagle Rock with Noah Segan

    Season 6, Episode 48

    Show notes

    Walktober is wrapping up like a thief in the night with Noah Segan (The Only Living Pickpocket In New York). Tag along with Allan and Noah as they explore the lovely urban suburb of Eagle Rock, CA. Along the way, Noah talks about going from New Yorker to Eagle Rocker, his love of wristwatches, the new film he wrote and directed starring John Turturro, and Noah & Allan grab a bite at Noah’s favorite local Steakhouse.

    Go see THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36482679/?_ssoLoop=1

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    1 hr 9 min
  2. Mid-City with Todd Glass

    Season 6, Episode 47

    Show notes

    Walktober mosies along as Allan and comedian Todd Glass (Todd Glass: Act Happy) take a nice night time walk like a couple of night time guys. Along the way, they discuss Todd’s early days in standup, his passion for landscaping, and they admire the residential architecture in Todd’s neighborhood.

    http://toddglass.com/

    Watch Todd on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@thetoddglassshow

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    1 hr 21 min
  3. Griffith Observatory with Moujan Zolfaghari

    Season 6, Episode 46

    Show notes

    Allan and Moujan Zolfaghari (Mission To Zyxx, Last Week Tonight) climb the hills of Mount Hollywood to get a closer look at the stars. Along the way, chat about space stuff, take in the big city views, and moonwalk around one of the world’s most visited observatories.

    Discover Griffith Observatory! https://griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/

    Listen to Mission To Zyxx! https://www.missiontozyxx.space/

    Mission To Zyxx LIVE ON TOUR! https://www.missiontozyxx.space/events

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    1 hr 5 min
  4. Old Pasadena with Rob Huebel

    Season 6, Episode 45

    Show notes

    Allan and Rob Huebel (The 5 Star Weekend, Dark Web) explore the magnificent piazzas and alleyways of Pasadena’s original commercial corridor. Along the way, they take in a variety of public art installations, look for adoptable dogs, and Allan reveals some big news.

    Discover Old Pasadena! https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/

    Watch Dark Web! https://www.youtube.com/@enterthedarkweb

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    1 hr 17 min
  5. Toluca Lake with Derek Waters

    Season 5, Episode 44

    Show notes

    lan and Derek Waters (Drunk History, Mythic Quest) embark on an epic walk around Derek’s neighborhood. Along the way, Allan and Derek reminisce about their shared history, vent about their lives as self-taping actors, and Allan meets Derek’s dogs. We also have a Dispatch from a listener in Manhattan.

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    1 hr 2 min
  6. Scholl Canyon Trail with Alie Ward (Part Two)

    Season 5, Episode 43

    Show notes

    In Part Two of our Scholl Canyon hike, Allan and Alie Ward (Ologies) continue making their way among the freeways. Along the way, they discuss Alie’s San Francisco upbringing, the “wit of the staircase”, and they happen upon a trailside memorial. (Audio fixed.)

    LINKS:

    Ologies Podcast

    https://www.alieward.com/ologies

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    57 min
  7. Scholl Canyon Trail with Alie Ward (Part One)

    Season 5, Episode 42

    Show notes

    In Part One of this two-part ridgeline romp overlooking L.A.’s Glendale and Eagle Rock neighborhoods, Allan and Alie Ward (Ologies, Brainchild) spot native and invasive plant and insect life, ponder the future of dead malls, and discuss Allan’s first sketch comedy performance at UCB.

    LINKS:

    Ologies Podcast

    https://www.alieward.com/ologies

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    55 min
  8. Silverlake with Mary Houlihan

    Season 5, Episode 41

    Show notes

    Allan and Mary Houlihan (The Mary Houlihan Show) take a misty morning wander around Silverlake. Along the way, they explore a few hidden staircases, check out some iconic residential architecture, and talk about comedians getting political.

    LINKS:

    The Mary Houlihan Show

    https://www.youtube.com/c/MaryHoulihan

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    1 hr 8 min
  9. Franklin Hills with Libby Watson

    Season 5, Episode 40

    Show notes

    Allan and Libby Watson (What’s All This Then, Twitch) roam the hills of Los Feliz. Along the way, they stop by one of Walt Disney’s former residences, cross a bridge named for The Bard, and chat about hot cross buns.

    LINKS:

    What’s All This Then pod

    https://www.patreon.com/cw/whatsallthisthen

    Libby on Twitch

    https://www.twitch.tv/libtron

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    1 hr 2 min
  10. Studio City with Dave Holmes

    Season 5, Episode 39

    Show notes

    Allan and Dave Holmes (International Waters, MTV) study a studio-centric city as they walk along one of L.A.’s oldest thoroughfares. Along the way, they visit a bridge over the L.A. River, reminisce about CBS Radford studios, and check out the site of L.A.’s first feature film.

    LINKS:

    International Waters Pod

    https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/international-waters/

    Dave at Esquire

    https://www.esquire.com/author/9774/dave-holmes/

    Dave’s Book: Party Of One

    https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/251757/party-of-one-by-dave-holmes/

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    1 hr 10 min
  11. L.A. Central Library with Traci Thomas

    Season 5, Episode 38

    Show notes

    Allan and Traci Thomas (The Stacks Podcast, NPR) take a literary walk around the L.A. Central Library, celebrating its centennial anniversary this month! Along the way, Traci and Allan wander through the nearby Biltmore Hotel, take in the library’s art and architecture, and talk about the World Cup and Traci’s love of sports.

    LINKS:

    The Stacks Podcast

    https://www.thestackspodcast.com/

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    1 hr 10 min
  12. L.A. State Historic Park with Matt Braunger

    Season 5, Episode 37

    Show notes

    Allan and comedian Matt Braunger (Agent Carter, Tank Top Talks) explore a beloved community greenspace that stands as a testament to local activism. Along the way, they discover the “Mother Ditch”, discuss walking while touring, and designing public parks in a thoughtful way.

    LINKS:

    VISIT THE PARK:

    https://lastatehistoricpark.org/

    http://mattbraunger.com/

    Tank Top Talks on YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPrTBifAlo2AkQmGTB7NEJgFVkVdSDimL

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    1 hr 10 min
  13. The Old Zoo with Rachel Bloom

    Season 4, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Allan and Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Stop That Train!) embark on an unexpectedly perilous journey to an iconic L.A. ruin, the Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Along the way, they discuss self-guided tragic history tours, “converted spaces” and the importance of “place” in Rachel’s work, and Rachel & Allan literally lose themselves in nature.

    LINKS:

    RachelDoesStuff.com

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    1 hr 18 min
  14. South Pasadena with Morgan Evans

    Season 4, Episode 35

    Show notes

    Allan and filmmaker Morgan Evans ( @totallymorgan , Micro-Budget) tour the cinematic casas of South Pasadena. Along the way, they feast their eyes on famous film locations, ponder the state of the TV & film industry, and discuss Morgan’s hilarious new film Micro-Budget -out now on TUBI!

    LINKS:

    Follow Morgan @totallymorgan on insta and TikTok!

    Morgan’s Movie Location Map: https://shorturl.at/3ds9Y

    See what else Morgan is up to http://totallymorgan.com/

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    1 hr 18 min
  15. Silverlake to Echo Park with Jason Mantzoukas (Part Two)

    Season 4, Episode 34

    Show notes

    In part two of this L.A. neighborhood nexus plexus, Allan and Jason Mantzoukas (John Wick 3, The Twits) continue their sunset stroll on Sunset Blvd, leaving Silverlake and entering nearby Echo Park.

    Along the way, they explore the Avenue Of The Athletes, discuss walking and its connection to creativity, and complete a couple of laps around Echo Park Lake.

    LINKS:

    How Did This Get Made pod @hdtgm

    https://hdtgm.com/

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    1 hr
  16. BoCo Preview: The Baxter Stairs Climb Bonus

    Season 4

    Show notes

    Allan McLeod is climbing the Baxter Stairs of Echo Park 18 times (all 231 steps) and it's going to take THREE heart-pounding Dispatches to get him to the top. Hear the Baxter Stairs Trilogy by becoming a MaxFun donor! https://maximumfun.org/joinwalk

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    6 min
  17. Silverlake to Echo Park with Jason Mantzoukas (Part One)

    Season 4, Episode 33

    Show notes

    In part one of this L.A. cross-town tour, Allan and Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made, Invincible) take a sunset stroll on Sunset Blvd. Along the way, they cruise through Sunset Junction, poke their heads into one of L.A.’s premiere improv training centers, and ponder discuss their nostalgia for this iconic arterial boulevard.

    LINKS:

    http://dinosaurimprov.com/

    How Did This Get Made pod

    https://hdtgm.com/

    Sunset Triangle Plaza

    https://medium.com/@ericbrightwell/greater-streets-visiting-silver-lakes-sunset-triangle-plaza-98dbb406d2a8

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    1 hr 10 min
  18. BoCo Preview: Terrains, Trains, and Bicycle Wheels with Eric Brightwell Bonus

    Season 4

    Show notes

    In this breezy, low-impact BoCo chat, Allan and Eric Brightwell (Nobody Drives In L.A. pod) discuss Eric’s pathway to the subway, his L.A. cartography, and the joys -and unfortunate realities- of public transit. Hear the full chat buy becoming a MaxFun donor!

    Go to:

    http://ericbrightwell.com/

    Listen to Nobody Drives In L.A. podcast:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/2A3eaVssNwhtRz6BuxbsS9

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    6 min
  19. Burbank with Carl Tart

    Season 4, Episode 32

    Show notes

    Allan and Carl Tart (SNL, Grand Crew) mosey down Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, California. Along the way, they stop by a few family-owned businesses, discuss Burbank’s aviation history, ponder the preponderance of local gun stores, and take on city hall.

    LINKS:

    XOXO, BADA BINGS:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/0KHN0Vys5uurjzfygbXpO4

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    1 hr 12 min
  20. Boyle Heights with Katie Kershaw

    Season 4, Episode 31

    Show notes

    Allan and Katie Kershaw (Jockular, Killing It) take in the Victorian era architecture of one of L.A.’s oldest neighborhoods. Along the way, they visit Mariachi Plaza, chat with some geese in Hollenbeck Park, and grab a cup of coffee at Pink & Boujee.

    LINKS:

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    1 hr 7 min