Laser Graves 80s Pop Culture Podcast

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A weekly podcast on rad things from the 80s.

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Laser Graves 80s Pop Culture Podcast

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Episode 184: The Princess Bride (1987) 02.12.2025 50:06

Inconceivable! This week we discuss one of our all time favorite films. There are giants, monsters, miracles, sword fighting, pirates and more. It's the timeless classic, The Princess Bride! Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves Listen to previous episodes at www.lasergraves.com

Episode 183: The Story of Ms. Pac Man (1982) 18.11.2025 46:10

We are chomping at the bit to share this weeks episode with you. There are hackers, lawsuits and even baby geniuses! Join us as we discuss one of the most successful video games of the 1980s, Ms. Pac Man. Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

Episode 182: George A. Romero's "Of the Dead" Franchise 01.11.2025 1:16:50

Laser Graves is back! Join us this week as we celebrate Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos with a look at Romero's Dead franchise (Night, Dawn, Day, Land, Diary and Survival). Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

Episode 181: Time Travel - Chupacabra Terror (2005) 13.05.2025 46:55

Join us as we once again press some buttons on our Time Travel machine and transport to the year 2005. We waste no time going to video store so we can rent the greatest movie ever made about a Chupacabra on a cruise ship in the Bahamas...Chupacabra Terror! Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 180: Honey, We Shrunk Rick Moranis into Episode 180 29.04.2025 58:29

Join us as we take a look at the life of one of Canada's finest exports, Rick Moranis. From his early days at SCTV, to becoming a comedy superstar in the 80s, to disappearing from Hollywood in the years that followed. Put on your oversized helmet because we're going plaid on this deep dive. Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 179: The Fly (1986) 16.04.2025 52:43

This week we head North to Canada to discuss the king of body horror, director David Cronenberg and his 1986 classic The Fly! Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 178: April Fools Day Mystery Box 01.04.2025 45:33

Join us this week as Maria presents E.K. with a series of strange stories from the 1980s to see if he can guess which tales are true and which are fake. It's a Laser Graves April Fools Day for everyone. Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 177: The Walkman 18.03.2025 49:53

Grab your headphones and escape into this week's episode. We're discussing a revolutionary invention that made introverts across the world rejoice...the Walkman! Theme song by E.K. Wimmer Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

Episode 176: Hellraiser (1987) 05.03.2025 56:53

This week we have such podcasts to show you! Join us as we discuss Clive Barker's 80s classic Hellraiser. Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 175: Grace Jones 18.02.2025 1:00:59

This week we take a look at the life of avant garde icon Grace Jones spanning her modeling, music, acting and art career with a focus on her super stardom in the 1980s. Follow us on IG @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme song by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 174: Thrashin' (1986) 04.02.2025 50:47

Do you love aggressive 80s skateboarding, jousting for your life and theme songs by Meatloaf? Well today is your lucky day. Follow us on IG @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme song by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 173: Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984) 21.01.2025 49:07

Join us this week as we discuss an early post-apocalyptic gem from the legendary Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki. Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 172: Miracle Mile (1988) 07.01.2025 57:47

This week we're talking about an awesome "pre-apocalyptic" film from the late 80s that's filled with buff helicopter pilots, bright red mullets and a whole lot of Tangerine Dream music. Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 171: Babes In Toyland (1986) 25.12.2024 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. IG: @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com

Episode 170: Time Travel - Tank Girl (1995) 23.01.2024 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 www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 169: Unsolved Mysteries 09.01.2024 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! Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 168: A Smokey Mountain Christmas (1986) 25.12.2023 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. Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 167: Laser Graves Just Want to Have Fun: The Story of Cyndi Lauper 19.12.2023 1:00:09

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

Episode 166: Re-Animator (1985) 28.11.2023 50:04

Grab your neon green goo and a severed head because this week we're discussing the classic splatter fest Re-Animator! Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves www.lasergraves.com Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 165: Time Travel - Switchblade Sisters (1975) 15.11.2023 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! www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 164: Urban Legends Spooktacular - The Sequel 31.10.2023 1:01:26

Happy Halloween everyone! We are bringing back another annual episode of our Urban Legends Spooktacular. Enjoy! www.lasergraves.com Follow us on Instagram @lasergraves Theme music by E.K. Wimmer

Episode 163: Waxwork (1988) 24.10.2023 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 04.07.2023 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) 20.06.2023 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) 23.05.2023 1:14:44

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