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Walkin' About

Allan McLeod
Los Angeles
Walking
Hollywood
Griffith Park
Hollywood Walk Of Fame
West Hollywood
Food Culture
Miracle Mile
Phoebe Robinson
Rock and Roll History
Burbank
California
Stand-Up Comedy
Scrapple
Arroyo Seco
Musso and Frank Grill
Fettuccine Alfredo
Deukmejian Wilderness Park
New York City
LGBTQ+ Community

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!

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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 Athl... more

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! maximumfun.org/joinwalk more

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 trai... more

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 MaxF... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Kula
Writer, actor, and comedian
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Episode: BoCo Preview: The Baxter Stairs Climb
Jason Mantzoukas
Actor, writer, legendary improviser; co-host of How Did This Get Made
How Did This Get Made
Episode: Silverlake to Echo Park with Jason Mantzoukas (Part One)
Eric Brightwell
Co-host of Nobody Drives In LA podcast; LA walker, bike rider, cartographer, and avid LA metro user
Nobody Drives In LA
Episode: BoCo Preview: Terrains, Trains, and Bicycle Wheels with Eric Brightwell
Carl Tart
Comedian, writer on Saturday Night Live
SNL / Comedy Bang Bang
Episode: Burbank with Carl Tart
Katie Kershaw
Actress and comedian, co-host of Jockular
Jockular podcast
Episode: Boyle Heights with Katie Kershaw
Sam Sanders
Journalist and host of The Sam Sanders Show on NPR member station KCRW
KCRW / The Sam Sanders Show
Episode: Kenneth Hahn State Park with Sam Sanders
Charlie Todd
Comedian, podcaster, author, and director; founder of Improv Everywhere
Improv Everywhere
Episode: Hell’s Kitchen to Central Park with Charlie Todd (Part Two)
Evan Kleiman
Food writer and host of KCRW's Good Food, known for her culinary expertise and deep connection to the Los Angeles food scene.
KCRW
Episode: Los Feliz with Evan Kleiman
Beth Stelling
Stand-up comedian, writer for Rick and Morty, and creator of comedy specials and albums
Comedy Special Creator
Episode: Atwater Village with Beth Stelling

Host

Allan McLeod
Host of Walkin' About; guides conversations and walks through cities, gathering guests and discussing urban culture, history, and walking experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • Pure Joy

    Better than it has any business being!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HSQRD
    United States9 days ago
  • Loved the walk with Sam Sanders

    Such a fun listen in an area LA I know, but from a new perspective. Sam always makes me think. Awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aligaloo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Allan should be today’s Huell Howser

    Quietly hilarious and ambient and delightful. That’s some real California Gold!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    All day I dream about serial
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Love this podcast. Love Conner Ratliff. Dislike children screaming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornel Matty B
    United States7 months ago
  • So good!

    Absolutely love this podcast and the tales told on these walks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rastapopoulos_one
    United States9 months ago

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Some listeners note occasional off-color remarks but largely enjoy the banter and guest variety.
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Many appreciate the strong sense of place and LA/urban history insights.

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Silverlake to Echo Park with Jason Mantzoukas (Part One)
Q: How did you first get into comedy and where did your early influences come from?
Jason traces back to high school variety shows and early college improv, naming classic influences like Mr. Show and UCB, and explains how those experiences shaped his approach to performance and writing.
Kenneth Hahn State Park with Sam Sanders
Q: When did you start pursuing journalism, and what path led you to The Sam Sanders Show?
Sam Sanders explains his move from studying political science and music to an NPR internship, climbing from producer to on-air journalist, and eventually hosting his own show, emphasizing adaptability and the appeal of a less rigid, more conversational style.
Hell’s Kitchen to Central Park with Charlie Todd (Part Two)
Q: How has your step count changed since starting the podcast?
My step count has definitely increased; I average about 13,800 steps a day thanks to my walking routine and doing the podcast.
West Hollywood with Phoebe Robinson
Q: Does walking enter, or even running, because you do a lot of running, does that coordinate with your creativity?
Walking or running helps shake things up and provides space for creative thoughts to flow when not actively writing.
Lower Manhattan Meander 2 with Connor Ratliff
Q: What is your view on aging in New York compared to LA?
Aging in New York is hard due to the physical demands of the city, whereas LA tends to offer more isolation.

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A friendly, city-walking show where the host takes listeners on strolls through urban spaces, parks, cemeteries, and neighborhoods with a rotating lineup of comedians, actors, writers, and creatives. Conversations blend local history, architecture, and culture with personal anecdotes, humor, and practical tips for exploring cities on foot. Notable strengths include high-quality storytelling, strong rapport with guests, and a cozy, immersive production that foregrounds place and people over flashy formats. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy urban exploration, lighthearted banter, and insider perspectives on cities and culture.

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Walkin' About launched 2 years ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Walkin' About include:

1. Chris Kula
2. Jason Mantzoukas
3. Eric Brightwell
4. Carl Tart
5. Katie Kershaw
6. Sam Sanders
7. Charlie Todd
8. Evan Kleiman

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