Explore every episode of the podcast Laser Graves
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| Episode 171: Babes In Toyland (1986) | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:40:16 | |
It's a holiday miracle! Laser Graves finally returns and we're bringing you the gift of an 80s TV movie classic featuring an awkward Keanu Reeves, a tiny Drew Barrymore and Mr. Miyagi. Yep, it's something special alright.
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| Episode 170: Time Travel - Tank Girl (1995) | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:47:16 | |
Hold onto your helmets because this week we're jumping into the Time Machine and heading into the past to discuss the future world of Tank Girl!
Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves Theme music by E.K. Wimmer | |||
| Episode 169: Unsolved Mysteries | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:45:49 | |
This week we dodge murderers, duck from aliens and hide from ghosts as we learn about skeet shooting, old people and one of the greatest tv shows ever, Unsolved Mysteries!
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| Episode 168: A Smokey Mountain Christmas (1986) | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:54:53 | |
Happy holidays everyone! We hope you enjoy big hair and hillbilly witches as much as you enjoy Christmas because there is a lot of both in this week's episode.
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| Episode 167: Laser Graves Just Want to Have Fun: The Story of Cyndi Lauper | 19 Dec 2023 | 01:00:09 | |
Grab your hair dye and the nearest WWF superstar because we're hitting the high notes on this overview of the career of pop icon Cyndi Lauper!
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| Episode 166: Re-Animator (1985) | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:50:04 | |
Grab your neon green goo and a severed head because this week we're discussing the classic splatter fest Re-Animator!
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| Episode 165: Time Travel - Switchblade Sisters (1975) | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:39:33 | |
Hey everyone we dusted off the Time Machine! So grab your eye patch and pocket knife because we're hitting the streets of 1975 as we look back at Switchblade Sisters!
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| Episode 164: Urban Legends Spooktacular - The Sequel | 31 Oct 2023 | 01:01:26 | |
Happy Halloween everyone! We are bringing back another annual episode of our Urban Legends Spooktacular. Enjoy!
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| Episode 163: Waxwork (1988) | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:52:46 | |
Join us this week as we take a trip into a spooky wax museum with werewolves, vampires and mummies. Oh, also there are lots of old people who like to battle the forces of evil so it's a real party.
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| Episode 162: Gold Chains and Wrestling Rings: The Story of Mr. T | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:44:19 | |
Join us this week as we discuss an icon of the 80s, the one and only Mr. T! We pity the fool who doesn't listen to this episode.
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| Episode 161: Summer School (1987) | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:41:39 | |
Grab your pencils and take some notes because this week we're hanging out in Summer School.
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| Episode 160: Depeche Mode - Part 2: Podcasting For the Masses (1985 - Present) | 23 May 2023 | 01:14:44 | |
We're back for the second installment of our series on Depeche Mode and it's quite a ride. International success, drug addictions, line-up changes and an endless supply of amazing albums.
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| Episode 159: Depeche Mode - Part 1: We Just Can’t Get Enough (1980-1984) | 09 May 2023 | 01:07:07 | |
Join us as we tackle our very first two-part episode! This week we start a mini series on one of our favorite bands Depeche Mode. From their formation to finding their sound, we cover the early years of one of the most influential electronic bands ever.
Theme music by EK Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com | |||
| Episode 158: The Lost Empire (1984) | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:43:33 | |
This week we discuss Jim Wynorski's debut feature film which includes, but is not limited to; ninjas, demons, babes, a gorilla, robot spiders and more.
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| Episode 157: Phantom of the Mall: Eric’s Revenge (1989) | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:56:03 | |
This week we're heading to the mall where, instead of clothes and food, a few teens find death, destruction and a cobra. PS megastar Pauly Shore is in it too. Theme music by E.K. Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves | |||
| Episode 156: Just Say No! Nancy Reagan’s War on Drugs | 28 Mar 2023 | 01:00:01 | |
This week we discuss a legendary campaign that convinced generations of Americans to just say no to drugs and everything will be rainbows and unicorns... at least in theory.
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| Episode 155: House II - The Second Story (1987) | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:48:16 | |
The time has finally arrived. Laser Graves is grabbing a rad crystal skull and heading to the old west, wait no... the prehistoric era? umm... maybe Aztec times? Doesn't matter. We're talking about one of the greatest movies ever made, House II!
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| Episode 154: Time Travel - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994) | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:37:00 | |
Alright, alright, alright! This week we hop in the time machine and head back to the 1990s to see what was happening in Texas. Turns out lots of killing from one of America's favorite families.
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| Episode 153: Rapture - Debbie Harry in the 1980s | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:59:35 | |
Bleach your hair and learn how to rap, this episode we're discussing rock star and fashion icon Debbie Harry in the 1980s. We'll take a look at her solo music, acting career and life after Blondie.
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| Episode 152: Night of the Creeps (1986) | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:58:40 | |
We're back from our mini vacation and we're ready to thrill you with an all new episode. We're talking zombies, aliens, flame throwers and Tom Atkins... it's Night of the Creeps!
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| Episode 151: Blood Tracks (1985) | 20 Dec 2022 | 01:07:20 | |
Join us this week as we take a train to the snow-packed mountains of Sweden and discuss mutants with cheese faces, a drunk hair metal band and non-stop avalanches. Happy Holiday's everyone!
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| Bonus Episode: Film Composer Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022) | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:23:06 | |
Legendary film composer and long-time David Lynch collaborator Angelo Badalamenti passed away today at the age of 85. In honor of his incredible contribution to film and television please enjoy a special episode which originally aired on The Chill Factor, our old Patreon account. We hope you learn something and will also join us in celebrating one of the most original voices in film music history.
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| Episode 150: Robot Holocaust (1987) | 06 Dec 2022 | 01:05:47 | |
This episode goes out to all the Air Slaves and Free Bots out there. Hop in the Pleasure Chamber and feel the groovy vibes of this post-apocalyptic classic, Robot Holocaust!
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| Episode 149: Home Sweet Home (1981) | 22 Nov 2022 | 01:01:59 | |
I hope you like cheese with your Thanksgiving meal because this week we're offering up a whole plate of it. Join us as we take a look at this bonkers holiday slasher that has big muscles, lots of PCP and even a rock and roll mime!
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| Episode 148: Curse of the Blue Lights (1988) | 08 Nov 2022 | 01:06:56 | |
This week we journey to a spooky cemetery in, you guessed it, Pueblo, Colorado! There are ghouls, zombies, witches, ghosts and so much more! So what exactly are the Blue Lights? We honestly can't tell you, but we'll do our best!
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| Episode 147: 80s Urban Legends Spooktacular | 25 Oct 2022 | 01:05:21 | |
Join us as we take turns around the campfire telling classic urban legends from the 1980s. Ghosts, poisoned candy and screams from hell oh my! It's our Halloween Spooktacular.
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| Episode 146: Time Travel - The Guest (2014) | 11 Oct 2022 | 01:00:10 | |
We dug up the time machine again and just couldn't help ourselves. This week we traveled far into the future to discuss The Guest, an awesome Halloween themed horror thriller from 2014 with an equally awesome spooky soundtrack!
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| Episode 145: Dee Snider Goes to Washington: The PMRC Porn Rock Senate Hearings (1985) | 27 Sep 2022 | 01:10:41 | |
This week we talk about a group of bored Washington Wives called the PMRC and their moral crusade to protect the precious youth of America against heavy metal and Prince.
Theme music by EK Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com | |||
| Episode 144: Strange Behavior (1981) | 13 Sep 2022 | 01:08:07 | |
We all know that teenagers do dumb stuff for money, but we feel murder may be a bit extreme. Tune in to this episode to hear about Strange Behavior aka Dead Kids, an awesome overlooked gem from the early 80s.
Theme music by EK Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves | |||
| Episode 143: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:56:40 | |
Hey everyone, it's dying time this week! Two podcasters enter, one leaves because there can be only one Wimmer. We're discussing the gold standard of post-apocalyptic characters, Mad Max! Join us as we journey beyond (the) Thunderdome.
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| Episode 142: Time Travel - 28 Days Later (2002) | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:55:52 | |
Hold onto your hats everyone because Maria Rose and EK are traveling through time this week! We're transporting ourselves out of the 1980s and into the year 2002 to discuss Danny Boyle's iconic zombie revival 28 Days Later!
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| Episode 141: Nightmare Weekend (1986) | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:54:03 | |
Join us this week as we discuss robot puppets, sexy killer mutants, roller-skating, Walkman's, mind control and the unbreakable bond that two best friends share. It's Nightmare Weekend!
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| Episode 140: Killer Party (1986) | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:50:01 | |
Grab your antique diver's helmet, guillotine and bee costume as we discuss an unforgettable April Fools party. If you're low on potassium then you are going to want to listen because this movie is bananas!
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| Episode 139: The Story of Rainbow Brite (1984) | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:49:31 | |
This week we ride a magical talking horse across a rainbow into the enchanting world of color crystals, greeting cards and the Satanic Panic. Join us as we take a look at the pop cultural juggernaut from 1984-85 that was Rainbow Brite.
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| Episode 138: This Is Spinal Tap | 21 Jun 2022 | 01:00:43 | |
Grab your spandex and mini-bread because this week we're discussing the loudest band to come out of England. That's right, it's David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls...better known as Spinal Tap! So crank this episode to 11 and try not to spontaneously combust.
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| Episode 137: Epitaph (1987) | 07 Jun 2022 | 01:08:38 | |
Put on your nightgown and grab your pick-axe because this week we are digging into the bonkers City Lights classic, Epitaph. Crazy moms, stray dogs and pee-stained sweatpants, this film has it all.
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| Episode 136: TerrorVision (1986) | 24 May 2022 | 00:52:32 | |
Yep...we're back! After a much needed break, Maria Rose and E.K. are returning to the wonderful world of podcasting and this week's episode is a swinging good time. Join us as we discuss aliens, metal-heads, erotic art and lizard tails. It's the sci-fi cult classic TerrorVision!
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| Episode 135: Yes, We Know It’s Christmas: The Story of Band Aid (1984) | 25 Dec 2021 | 00:57:21 | |
Grab your sleigh bells and Santa hats as we discuss the story of Band Aid this week, a super group who raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia by recording one of the most annoying Christmas songs ever. Also stick around until the end for a special announcement!
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| Episode 134: Unchained in Canada: The Life of Jon Mikl Thor | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:57:32 | |
Grab your hammers, swords, spikes and loincloths as we raise our horns to the Canadian Rock God Thor! From his early years as a champion body builder to his rise and fall and rise again as a heavy metal warrior, we're taking a look at the fascinating life of one of the greatest exports from the Great White North.
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| Episode 133: Spaceballs - The Podcast Episode! (1987) | 23 Nov 2021 | 01:03:46 | |
This week we travel at ludicrous speed to a distant galaxy in the 80s. Join us as we discuss Dark Helmet, Barf, Yogurt and all of your other favorite characters from Mel Brooks' sci-fi spoof masterpiece Spaceballs!
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| Episode 132: Big Trouble In Little China (1986) | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:53:57 | |
We hope everyone has good reflexes because this week we're flying at you with a lightning bolt episode that'll leave you feeling kind of invincible. We're talking John Carpenter's cult classic Big Trouble in Little China!
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| Episode 131: The Colorful Story of Boy George | 26 Oct 2021 | 01:08:35 | |
Braid your hair and find an oversized hat because this week we are looking at the eccentric and wild life of Boy George. From his early years in the New Romantic scene to his meteoric rise with Culture Club and eventual downfall. This episode is in 3-D: drugs, drama and divas.
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| Episode 130: Deadly Prey (1987) | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:44:37 | |
This week Maria Rose is out of town which means E.K. is going solo. The only logical choice is the action packed bonkers film Deadly Prey. E.K. takes a look at the history of the Prior Brothers, the formation of AIP and how Deadly Prey became the cult classic it is today.
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| Episode 129: The Outing (1987) | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:52:24 | |
The genie is out of the bottle this week! We're heading to the museum to discuss a bananas deep cut from the 80s that includes reanimated corpses and reanimated cobras!
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| Episode 128: Doom Asylum (1987) | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:50:53 | |
This week we're wandering the halls of an abandoned sanitorium in, wait for it...New Jersey! Scary! Oh, there's also a rad industrial noise rock group, some sexy youths and a blood thirsty maniac on the loose! The slice of 80s cheese is real thick for this episode, enjoy!
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| Episode 127: Strawberry Switchblade | 31 Aug 2021 | 01:02:03 | |
This week we're taking a look at Strawberry Switchblade, a very short-lived but fascinating synth-pop, post-punk duo from Scotland. We'll discuss their landmark debut album, fashion and lasting legacy. So put some ribbons in your hair as we dance our way into your speakers.
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| Episode 126: Ghost Chase (1987) | 17 Aug 2021 | 00:52:44 | |
Do you like adorable British ghost butlers, the principle from The Breakfast Club and wicked cool saxophone solos? Us too! This week we're taking a look at the severely underappreciated 80s comedy adventure Ghost Chase!
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| Episode 125: Repo Man (1984) | 03 Aug 2021 | 01:01:46 | |
This week hop in a stolen car, crank some punk music and watch out for aliens! We're discussing the 1984 cult classic Repo Man.
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| Episode 124: Kate Bush | 20 Jul 2021 | 01:10:24 | |
Join us this week as we celebrate the eccentric musical soul of Kate Bush! There's nothing else to really say. Either you know or you don't, but if you don't then you should probably listen to this episode.
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| Episode 123: Black Roses (1988) | 06 Jul 2021 | 01:00:06 | |
Grab your spiked wristbands and hairspray because this week the dark lord is ready to perform the heavy metal concert to end all concerts. Black Roses have come to town and they're throwing one hell of a party or should we say a party in hell!
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