Lost LA S08E02 · Sci-Fi Origins: Saving Star Trek, Fan Zines, Cosplay and Counterculture

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Boldly go into the heart of science fiction storytelling and discover its deep roots in Los Angeles. From UC Riverside’s vast sci-fi collection to author Octavia Butler’s Pasadena, host Nathan Masters explores how Southern California became a launchpad for stories that imagine new worlds—and reflect our own hopes and fears.

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1. 1 1. The Fast and the Forgotten2026-01-06 · 27mExplore Southern California’s century-long love affair with car racing. Once a major form of entertainment, racing drew crowds and shaped the region’s car culture. Nathan visits th
2. 2 2. Sci-Fi Origins: Saving Star Trek, Fan Zines, Cosplay and Counterculture2026-01-13 · 26mBoldly go into the heart of science fiction storytelling and discover its deep roots in Los Angeles. From UC Riverside’s vast sci-fi collection to author Octavia Butler’s Pasadena,
3. 3 3. LA’s True Crime: Fact & Fiction2026-01-20 · 26mHost Nathan Masters examines old crimes like a 1950s Burbank murder and how these moments shaped the true crime genre. Featuring author Michael Connelly, former prosecutor Marcia C
4. 4 4. The Charm & Chaos of SoCal's Botanical Landscape2026-01-27 · 26mMeet the personalities who bring year-round color to California’s landscape. Hunt for native wildflowers in the Santa Monica Mountains, visit San Diego to learn how horticulturalis