Laura Cain After Dark

Erik’s Bestie #1, Marla, is back in the third chair…and the laughs start immediately. After Erik recaps his weekend studio tours, Laura shares what might be the most epic Disneyland experience of her life—and trust us, you won’t see the ending coming. Then Producer Claire teaches us what it means to be “catching print”…and suddenly Erik has a brand-new thing to worry about. Finally, it’s time for...

What happens when your best friend invites his other best friend onto the podcast? Pure, glorious chaos. This week, Erik’s longtime BFF, Marla, officially joins us as our third host, and trust us…you’re going to love her. She’s quick, hilarious, effortlessly witty, and immediately fits right into the madness. We kick things off with Laura’s unexpected C-SPAN appearance covering Coronado’s Fourth o...

Think you know your America? 🇺🇸 Before you fire up the grill or light the fireworks, Laura puts Erik and Producer Claire to the test with a hilarious Fourth of July trivia showdown! From surprising history to questions that really should’ve been easy, you’ll be yelling answers at your speakers…and probably laughing at a few spectacular misses along the way. How many can you get right? Play along a...

Have you ever had something so unbelievably embarrassing happen in public that you wanted to change your name and move to another state? Please…tell Laura she’s not alone because this week’s confession is one for the history books. It happened in a restaurant, involved a whole lot of humiliation, and we’re counting on you to make her feel just a little less mortified. Then we tackle a few hot deba...

You know those online purchases that seem like a fantastic idea…until they arrive? Yeah…Laura has one of those moments. Actually, she has TWO. First, she unboxes the latest additions from her never-ending Temu obsession, and let’s just say…the jury is definitely still out. Then she proudly introduces something she bought after seeing it on Instagram—a purchase that may go down as either the smarte...

What do a questionable bowl of vegan ramen, a late-night household catastrophe, and a best-friend ranking crisis have in common? That would be Laura and Erik! This episode is pure, unfiltered chaos. It all started with a bowl of vegan ramen. Harmless, right? Wrong. What followed was a chain of events so outrageous, so horrifying, and somehow so ridiculously funny that everyone involved may need th...

Well…the podcast took a day off. And trust us, there was a reason. This week, Laura pulls back the curtain and shares the very real story behind her mini meltdown. From stress piling up to life throwing one curveball after another, she lays out all the gritty, messy, honest details—including the current living situation that has her questioning just about everything. It’s raw, it’s relatable, it’s...

Sometimes life doesn’t gently whisper…sometimes it grabs you by the shoulders and smacks you with a full-on reality stick. After some classic Laura and Erik banter, Laura shares the horrifying moment that made her suddenly realize she has entered an entirely new chapter of life…and let’s just say, she was NOT emotionally prepared. What starts as shock quickly spirals into a hilarious deep dive int...

What’s something totally normal that somehow still feels wildly embarrassing?! That’s the chaotic rabbit hole we tumble down in this episode as we confess the everyday things people secretly do…but would NEVER admit out loud. Sleeping with the covers completely over your face except your nose? Normal or nope? Weird shower habits? Tiny “naughty” quirks? We’re exposing it ALL in our newest round of...

Three confessions. Three jaw-dropping stories. One podcast episode you absolutely cannot miss. 😳😂 This week, Laura spills THREE major confessions… including one that almost got her arrested, one that’s definitely on the naughty side, and one massive work blunder that still has everyone cringing. Nothing is off limits and the stories are WILD. Meanwhile, Erik gives us the latest chapter in his ne...

New York brought the chaos… and Laura brought the drama. From a wild NYC adventure and a brand-new tattoo to an absolutely EPIC fall at Evan’s graduation, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and unbelievable stories. Then there’s the completely insane reason Laura abandoned the family mid-trip on the Staten Island Ferry. Yes… really. But beneath the laughs, things take a real turn....

It’s a full-on celebration episode…with chaos, of course. Laura’s birthday turns into a mini party complete with laughs, surprises, and one VERY questionable cake situation thanks to Erik, who somehow managed to completely screw it up in the most Erik way possible. Then the drama kicks in as Erik gives an update on his never-ending customer service war that is spiraling into pure comedy at this po...

Laura is headed to NYC to celebrate her daughter’s graduation from Fordham University with honors, and the proud mom emotions are REAL. From raising a magical little fairy-mermaid-warrior princess to watching her become a total queen of the world, Laura can barely put into words how proud she is. But because this podcast can never stay emotional for too long…we immediately spiral into absolute cha...

Online dating turns into a full-blown comedy disaster in this episode of Laura Cain After Dark called “Hinge Cringe.” Laura and Erik read through some of the most awkward, bizarre, and downright painful dating app moments imaginable. From cringey pickup attempts to profile red flags that deserve their own warning labels, the laughs come fast and hard. But the chaos doesn’t stop there. We also div...

We kick things off with a genuinely baffling phenomenon: Erik gets stopped by strangers constantly — random people, random places, like he's low-key famous for reasons nobody can explain. Laura? Total ghost. Rarely recognized. Forget what you want to do before you die — we're talking about the things we absolutely, positively, never-in-a-million-years want to do. Skydiving? Our Anti Bucket Lists a...

May just kicked the door down and we said…fine, Bring It On, May! This episode is stacked with everything—Laura’s birthday (which Erik insists on aging up every single year…rude), her daughter’s big graduation from Fordham University, and all the love (and chaos) of Mother’s Day. And in a plot twist no one saw coming—Laura is officially back in the dating pool…😳 The result? Some of the most cring...

We start things off by dropping not-so-subtle hints that it's a big month for Laura. Her birthday, Mother's Day, and Evan's college graduation all happen in May. Erik gives Laura the usual teasing about her age, which ALWAYS sets her off. So, Erik again wins. Then we launch into what made Erik go coo coo for Cocoa Puffs at a theater last week. What do you think should've been done? Have you ever b...

Laura spills the tea on her legendary stripper routine to “Battle Flag” by Lo Fidelity Allstars (the remix) — and it sounds amazing. Erik then brings us crashing back to reality with what that routine would actually look like today. We’re not judging. Much. We’re also obsessed with Alien Girls at the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park — go see it!! Head to theoldglobe.org and use code GIRLS for 25%...

Buckle up, because this episode does NOT ease you in gently. We kicked things off with the moment of truth from our Text Your Ex segment — and let’s just say… not everyone got a reply. (Spoiler: only ONE of us did, and Laura’s attempt? Absolutely, magnificently cringe-worthy. We are not okay.) Then Laura redeems herself — sort of — by going full fashion show with her latest Temu hauls. Yes, the li...

We waste NO time diving straight into Erik’s extra juicy Double D News—because when it’s hot, it’s HOT …and it sets the stage perfectly for Laura’s big moment…her cameo on 90 Day: The Single Life! Yes, it happened, but wait—it gets even better. We call Laura’s sister to get her unfiltered, no-holding-back review of the episode, and let’s just say…SHOCKING doesn’t even cover it 😳 This one is wild,...

This one goes OFF the rails in the most uncomfortably hilarious way. We each pick an ex… and then hand over our phones while the others craft the most unhinged, awkward, “should we REALLY send this?” text imaginable. No backing out. No editing. Just hit send and deal with the consequences. The mission? Get a response. The reality? Pure chaos, instant regret, and moments that will make you want to...

Coachella chaos, celeb sightings, and a full-on festival download—this episode is stacked! We get the ultimate inside scoop from Star 94.1’s Delana, who boots-on-the-ground at Coachella all weekend long. She spills the good (iconic vibes, can’t-miss moments), the not-so-fun (hello heat, crowds, and prices) and the most EPIC performances of the weekend. Erik rolls in hot with a LOADED, extra-juicy...

Erik is on a mission: cheer Laura up at all costs…no matter how ridiculous it gets. What starts as sweet quickly spirals into absolute chaos when he whips out a shock device, hooks it up to her arms, and unleashes the most unhinged, hilarious sounds you’ve ever heard—cue full-on crying laughter from everyone in the room. Just when you think it can’t get any crazier, Erik doubles down with a round...

Laura kicks things off with something raw, real, and incredibly relatable—opening up about her recent mental struggles in a way that’s honest, vulnerable, and, somehow, still sprinkled with humor. It’s the kind of moment that reminds you why you love her. Then we take a wild turn… straight into space 🚀 with a fascinating convo about Artemis II and one astronaut’s powerful perspective on Earth tha...

Prom night… the hype, the drama, the dresses, the dates—and the stories we’ve been holding onto for YEARS!!! In this episode, we spill EVERYTHING about our high school prom experiences… who went and who just recently squeezed back into their prom dress …for the first time ever. And wait until you hear from one of the actual prom dates—we call him up and get HIS side of the night. Let’s just say… m...