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A weekly podcast where we dig up movies, music, books and events from the 1980s and discuss how rad they were.

Laser Graves


    • Oct 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 164 EPISODES


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    Episode 163: Waxwork (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 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.   Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme song by E.K. Wimmer

    Episode 162: Gold Chains and Wrestling Rings: The Story of Mr. T

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 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.   Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

    Episode 161: Summer School (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 41:39


    Grab your pencils and take some notes because this week we're hanging out in Summer School.    Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasregraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 160: Depeche Mode - Part 2: Podcasting For the Masses (1985 - Present)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 74:44


    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.    Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 159: Depeche Mode - Part 1: We Just Can't Get Enough (1980-1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 67:07


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 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.    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

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    Episode 157: Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 60:01


    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.   Theme song by EK Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Follow us on IG @lasergraves

    Episode 155: House II - The Second Story (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 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!   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 154: Time Travel - Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 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.    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 153: Rapture - Debbie Harry in the 1980s

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 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.    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 152: Night of the Creeps (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 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!    Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 151: Blood Tracks (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 67:20


    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!   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves

    Bonus Episode: Film Composer Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 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.    www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves 

    Episode 150: Robot Holocaust (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 65:47


    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!    Theme music by E.K. Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Instagram @lasergraves 

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    Episode 149: Home Sweet Home (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 61:59


    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!   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves

    Episode 148: Curse of the Blue Lights (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 66:56


    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!    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergaves

    Episode 147: 80s Urban Legends Spooktacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 65:21


    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.   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Instagram @lasergraves 

    Episode 146: Time Travel - The Guest (2014)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 60:10


    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!    Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow Us on IG @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 145: Dee Snider Goes to Washington: The PMRC Porn Rock Senate Hearings (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 70:41


    This week we talk about a group of bored Washington Wives called the PMRC and they're 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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 68:07


    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

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    Episode 143: Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 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.   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 142: Time Travel - 28 Days Later (2002)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 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!   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 141: Nightmare Weekend (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 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!    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com 

    Episode 140: Killer Party (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 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!    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on IG @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 139: The Story of Rainbow Brite (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 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.   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 138: This Is Spinal Tap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 60:43


    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.    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 137: Epitaph (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 68:38


    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.   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 136: TerrorVision (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 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!   Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme song by E.K. Wimmer

    Episode 135: Yes, We Know It's Christmas: The Story of Band Aid (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 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!   Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.pateron.com/lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

    Episode 134: Unchained in Canada: The Life of Jon Mikl Thor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 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.    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 133: Spaceballs - The Podcast Episode! (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 63:46


    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!   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 132: Big Trouble In Little China (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 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!   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves 

    Episode 131: The Colorful Story of Boy George

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 68:35


    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.    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves 

    Episode 130: Deadly Prey (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 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.   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

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    Episode 129: The Outing (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 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!   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 128: Doom Asylum (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 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!   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves 

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    Episode 127: Strawberry Switchblade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 62:03


    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.   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

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    Episode 126: Ghost Chase (1987)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 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!   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves   

    Episode 125: Repo Man (1984)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 61:46


    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.   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 124: Kate Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 70:24


    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.   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves 

    Episode 123: Black Roses (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 60:06


    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!   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on IG @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 122: Solarbabies (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 48:17


    Dust off your post apocalyptic roller skates because we're headed back to the wasteland for a little party with an alien orb, a pleasure-seeking robot and a creepy stalker with an owl. It's Solarbabies!    Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

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    Episode 121: Death Spa (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 70:40


    This week we're putting on our spandex and headbands, we're blasting the sweet jams and sweating until we bleed. We're talking Death Spa, where you're either hot or you're not.    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 120: Warwick Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 54:38


    Join us this week as we look at the life and career of Warwick Davis who arrived on the scene in the 80s with Return of the Jedi and Willow. We also examine his post-80s work like Leprechaun and Harry Potter. This episode is like a lovely pot of gold, just don't steal our coins!    Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode119: Chopping Mall (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 65:54


    This week it's good times to the max as we discuss one of our all time favorites, Chopping Mall!    Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 118: Andre the Giant

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 89:08


    This week it's our biggest episode to date, a giant episode, an Andre the Giant episode! We're taking a look at the life of the 8th Wonder of the World so put on your spandex underwear and knee-high boots and join us...but NO BABY OIL!   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves Listen to back episodes at www.lasergraves.com Join Patreon www.patreon.com/lasergraves   

    Episode 117: John Hughes, Suburban Recluse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 59:58


    Join us this week as we navigate the waters of teenage drama, goofy uncles and abandoned children during the holidays. We're discussing the life and work of the introverted voice of a generation, writer/director John Hughes!       Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

    Episode 116: Alien Warrior (1985)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 54:58


    This week we follow the story of Buddy, a sexy alien with a well manicured beard who thinks he's Jesus. Along the way he teaches gang members to read, cures cancer and forces a homeless man to build him a car. Buckle up, Alien Warrior is quite the ride!   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves 

    Episode 115: The Rise and Fall of Milli Vanilli

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 77:34


    This week we're throwing on our biggest shoulder padded dress coats and spandex pants to discuss the bonkers story of the German pop mega stars Milli Vanilli. There's fame, fortune, drugs, girls and even trampolines! So listen up, we promise it's really us talking.   Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves   

    Episode 114: Motel Hell (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 51:07


    This week we did our first ever listener pick from our Instagram Battle Royale! Thanks everyone for selecting a favorite here at the Laser Graves studio, the 1980 dark comedy horror Motel Hell! Join us as we see what Farmer Vincent has been cooking up and why two chainsaws are always better than one.   Theme music by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com www.patreon.com/lasergraves  

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