Downtown Doorman Podcast
Known as the Downtown Doorman, Derrick McMillon is an easy-going Los Angeles bouncer recognized for his kind smile, familiar disposition, and southern tone. A staple in the community, he hears all and understands the realness of everyday life. Unapologetically true and effortlessly cool, Derrick brings the comfort of old-fashioned talk and conversation to the podcast world with the Downtown Doorman, a weekly broadcast where he explores the ins-and-outs of downtown life while offering insight, laughs, and everything Los Angeles and beyond. Getting Nitty Gritty with The City.
Episodes
9 episodes
THE BIG 5.
Los Angeles always does things on a grand scale — larger than life movie studios, head-turning luxury cars, epic music stages — and sport venues are no different. In the season ending episode, Derrick discusses the old and ...
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22:32
THIS IS HALLOWEEN.
Derrick’s favorite holiday is Halloween for many reasons… In this episode he recounts the endless possibilities to celebrate All Hallows Eve in Los Angeles. October 31st may only come around once a year, but it can be discu...
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15:05
WHO IS THOMAS.
The Thomas Guide is more than merely a book — it was (and still is) a travel companion, confidant and everything in-between, especially in Los Angeles. This was one of the first, best, and most coveted GPS systems around. I...
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19:48
LA CONFIDENTIAL.
LA Confidential is more than an award-winning film — its a part of the city’s infinite history. Resurfacing some of Los Angeles untouchable moments, Derrick tells the story of the city’s sordid past to help explain the undeniable ...
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25:14
UNDER THE STARS.
It’s hard press to find another city like Los Angeles, which is home to some of the world’s most epic music venues from the Troubadour and the Roxy, to the Palladium and the Greek, among countless others. Whet...
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21:47
MOVIES AND MUSIC.
At the intersection of Movies and Music lies Los Angeles. No other city in the world plays a bigger role in this symbiotic relationship than the City of Angeles. Derrick takes a closer look at what birth this epic partnership that...
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22:08
NOBODY WALKS IN LA.
Los Angeles is known for many things — especially its traffic! Why oh why doesn’t anyone walk in LA? In this episode, Derrick takes the road less traveled exploring the ins-and-outs of the city’s transportation system while offering a glimpse i...
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28:30