Press

In a Minute with Evan Lovett – Here’s Who to Follow in L.A.!!! ( July 2, 2024)

I was stoked to get a shoutout from Evan Lovett of L.A. in a Minute on his podcast In a Minute with Evan Lovett. He listed his favorite accounts to follow on Instagram and he gave Foo Howser™ a shoutout! You can listen to the episode here (my segment starts at the 11:50 mark).

Javier Servin – Foo Hower in the SGV ( July 2, 2024)

I was a guest on the My SGV Podcast where I chatted with Scott and Russell about what sparked my interest in California history, different places that I’ve covered in my videos, and I list my top 3 things that I like in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV represent!). You can listen to the episode here or watch the episode here.

Highland Park History with Foo Howser ( May 12, 2024)

I was a guest on the I’m Being Seriously Podcast where I chatted with Alexis about her hometown and a few of its historical sites including Chicken Boy, Galco’s, Highland Park Bowl, and a whole lot more. You can listen to the episode here or watch the episode here.

The Foo is in the House! (April 29, 2024)

I was a guest on the Yes N’ Deed Podcast where we talked California and Los Angeles history, food spots, and a whole lot more. You can listen to the episode here.

Live Performance at Pages of the City Stories at the Downey City Library (February 17, 2024)

I was asked to read an original poem I wrote about the city of Downey at an event curated and co-hosted by the homie Mike the PoeT

Unveiling California’s Gold 2.0: Meet the Mexican Huell Howser, Foo Howser! (December 14, 2023)

I was a guest on the Rays Flavs Podcast where we talked Huell Howser, California history, and some great places to eat. You can listen to the episode here.

Paramount Historical Society’s Panel on El Barrio (November 6, 2023)

I was asked to moderate a panel on the history of Paramount’s Mexican-American neighborhood that is warmly referred to as “El Barrio.”

Talking Steak Corral with Foo Howser (November 29, 2023)

I was on the MyWhittier Podcast talking about the video I made on beloved Whittier institution, The Steak Corral. You can listen to the episode here.

The Why of Foo Howser (October 26, 2023)

I was asked to write about why I do what I do as Foo Howser™ for Cultural Daily.

The Mindbuzz Podcast Episode 190 with Foo Howser, Californiography (October 3, 2023)

I was on The Mindbuzz Podcast talking about spooky local history. Give it a listen here or watch below:

Live Performance at Stories & Songs: A Literary Lounge by the L.A. River (September 23, 2023)

I was asked to read an original poem I wrote about Pio Pico State Park at an event curated and co-hosted by the homie Mike the PoeT

LA Galaxy vs. LAFC: Community & heritage define both sides of El Trafico fandom (July 3, 2023)

I was interviewed by Jon Arnold for an article on the rivalry between my beloved L.A. Galaxy and LAFC. I spoke about the historic legacy of the club and the changes that need to happen to recapture that past glory.

Discovering California’s Untold History with Foo Howser: Javier Servin (June 2, 2023)

I was on The Joie Galactique Podcast where I talked about California history and my L.A. Galaxy fandom. You can read the excellent write up here or listen to the episode here.

What is the deal with Founders Memorial Park? (June 4, 2023)

I was on the MyWhitter Podcast talking about the history of Founders Memorial Park. You can listen to the episode here.

Paramount Historical Society Meeting (April 24, 2023)

I had the honor to be the first guest speaker of the Paramount Historical Society. I talked my work researching and producing a video on the history of Paramount’s Hay Tree.

The Mindbuzz Podcast Episode 133 with Foo Howser from Californiography (March 12, 2023)

I was on The Mindbuzz Podcast where I talked about the history of the city of Paramount and where the cheeseburger was invented, among other things. Give it a listen here or watch below:

The Mindbuzz Podcast Episode 110 with Foo Howser from Californiography (October 9, 2022)

I was on the Mindbuzz Podcast talking McDonald’s history, iron lungs, and the origins of Foo Howser™. You can listen to the episode here or watch below:

Dude from LA Episode 92 Javier Servin, Californiography (September 26, 2022)

This was my first episode podcast interview on the homie Sergio’s Dude from L.A. podcast. We talked Mexican-American baseball in Los Angeles and skateboarding history, among other things. This was also the 1st time I ever called myself “Foo Howser.™” listen to the episode here.

A Viral Video Explains Why So Many Taquerias are Named “-berto’s” (August 16, 2022)

L.A. Taco did a write up on the first video that I ever made that went viral. This video is the reason why I call myself “Foo Howser™.”