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The Young Authors Podcast from 826LA

The Young Authors Podcast from 826LA

By: From 826LA: Created/Produced by Natalie Román Written/Hosted by Trevor Crown
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Student authors from across LA between the ages of 6 and 18 have their original writing read by actors, comedians, and entertainers, then answer questions about their creative process. By turns hilarious and inspiring, these young artists will restore your faith in the future, one story at a time.From 826LA: Created/Produced by Natalie Román, Written/Hosted by Trevor Crown Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • 5. "Purple Minions" (Lauren Weedman Reads Edna G.C.)

    5. "Purple Minions" (Lauren Weedman Reads Edna G.C.)
    May 27 2026

    Actress Lauren Weedman of Looking and Hacks reads “Purple Minions” by Edna G.C., high-school senior in 826LA’s after-school tutoring in Mar Vista. Edna’s manifesto on how to create chaos includes useful tips like, “Sometimes you just have to do stuff and not tell anyone.” We talk to her about getting in trouble, her sense of humor, her best friend, and more.


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    15 mins
  • 4. "Raising Waves" (Gary Gulman reads Antonio M.)

    4. "Raising Waves" (Gary Gulman reads Antonio M.)
    May 20 2026

    Comedian Gary Gulman reads “Raising Waves” by Antonio M., an after-school tutoring student at 826LA in Mar Vista, published poet, and ninth-grader at the time of our recording. Antonio’s story deals in dreams, and he tells us about his as only he can. “I woke up and found myself in a room filled with nothing but peculiarly shaped chairs.”
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    28 mins
  • 3. "Cracked Eggs" (Maria Bamford reads Jackellyn A.F)

    3. "Cracked Eggs" (Maria Bamford reads Jackellyn A.F)
    May 13 2026

    Actress and stand-up comedy legend Maria Bamford reads “Cracked Eggs” by Jackellyn A.F., a budding magical realist and 13-year-old student in after-school tutoring at 826LA Echo Park. Jackellyn’s story transports readers to the kingdom of the floating islands, domain of the Wizard Peepo. We talk to her about what she’s reading, what makes her laugh, and whether or not a writer needs to know all the answers.

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    18 mins
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