Sep 29, 202544 minS0
<p>🎙️ In this episode of the Foo Howser™ Podcast, I sit down with one of my favorite content creators, Chase Wilson, the mind behind ChasingLA, where he mixes Los Angeles history with sharp, dry humor and a love for...
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Foo Howser
Hosted by Javier Servin · history · EN
About this Podcast:
Join Javier Servin, AKA Foo Howser™, as he explores the history, food, places, and people that shape California — from roadside attractions and iconic architecture to hidden gems and the unforgettable stories that define the Golden State.
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What is Foo Howser about?
Join Javier Servin, AKA Foo Howser™, as he explores the history, food, places, and people that shape California, from roadside attractions and iconic architecture to hidden gems and the unforgettable stories that define the Golden State.
Who hosts Foo Howser?
Foo Howser is hosted by Javier Servin. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has Foo Howser covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Hidden Gems, Huell Howser, & the Best Sandwich in L.A.: A Conversation with Chase Wilson of ChasingLA" (29 September 2025, 44 minutes), "Big Do-Nut Drive-In, Programmatic Architecture, & L.A. Noir: A Conversation with Historian and Author Don Solosan" (7 July 2025, 46 minutes), and "Welcome to Foo Howser™ (Formerly Californiography)" (4 July 2025, 1 minute).
How often does Foo Howser publish?
Foo Howser publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Foo Howser?
Booking probability for Foo Howser is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Foo Howser requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Foo Howser's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Javier Servin hosts Foo Howser, a history podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 7, 202546 minS0<p>🎙️ In the very first episode of the newly rebranded Foo Howser™ podcast, I sit down with historian and author Don Solosan to talk Los Angeles history, programmatic architecture, and his new noir novel, Corpse on the...
- Jul 4, 20250 minS0
<p>🎧 The podcast is back and it’s got a new name!</p><p>Formerly known as Californiography, the show is now officially called Foo Howser™. Same host, same love for California’s history, food, people, roadside...
Jul 25, 20231h 4mS0<p>In this episode I sit down and chat with Eric Craig from The South LA Recap. The South LA Recap is an online platform where he explores the vast history, neighborhoods, businesses, and people in South Los...
Jul 11, 202311 minS0<p>In this episode we dig into the history of the French Dip Sandwich and the 2 L.A. restaurants that claim to be the originators. We’ll take a look at each one’s origin story and examine the evidence to back each up...
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Episode #8
Interview with Bobby Ruiz of My Whittier
Jun 26, 202339 minS0<p>In this episode I sit down for my 1st interview and chat with Bobby Ruiz of My Whittier. My Whittier is a social media platform where Bobby shares a local's perspective on all things Whittier, CA. He highlights small...
May 20, 202313 minS0<p>In this episode we "harp boont" and talk about the history of "Boontling;" the secret language of Boonville, California. One of the theories as to how it was created involves adults wanting to discuss taboo topics in...
May 5, 202318 minS0<p>In this episode we talk about another one of my favorite subjects, the animal farms that were very popular in the early 20th century. </p> <p>We take a road trip to visit four examples of these animal themed...
Episode #5
Los Chorizeros of East L.A. and the Importance of Baseball in Mexican American Communities
Mar 18, 202310 minS0<p>In this episode we talk about Los Chorizeros, "the New York Yankees of L.A. Baseball" and the important role that baseball played in Mexican American communities in Los Angeles and beyond. </p> <p>You can watch the...
Episode #4
Programmatic Architecture or What Do a Tamale, Windmill, Chili Bowl, and Dinosaurs Have in Common?
Feb 24, 202315 minS0<p>In this episode we talk about one of my favorite subjects: Programmatic Architecture. </p> <p>We take a road trip to visit four examples of this architectural style and learn the history behind the iconic...
Episode #3
The History of Founders Memorial Park
Feb 16, 20236 minS0<p>In this episode we talk about the history of Founders Memorial Park in Whittier; a park that was built atop 2 cemeteries. </p> <p>They moved the headstones, but not the bodies. The park is located at 6031 Citrus Ave...
Feb 8, 20236 minS0<p>In this episode we talk about the history of the Juan Matias Sanchez Adobe in Montebello and learn how this one building connects to so many historical events and people in the the Southland. </p> <p>The adobe is...
Feb 3, 20233 minS0<p>Welcome to the 1st episode of the Californiography podcast! Get to know your host Javier AKA Foo Howser and learn what Californiography means and what it's all about. </p> <p>Check out my YouTube and don't forget to...
Recent guests
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Chase Wilson
Director of AI & Developer Marketing, Columbus Country Club
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Eric Craig
The South LA Recap
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Bobby Ruiz
My Whittier
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