Laura Cain After Dark

Desert chaos, unlocked. Laura hits the road with Mom and her ride-or-die since high school, the legendary Auntie Doo Doo… and somehow manages to do something at her desert house that NO ONE has done in 45 years (yes, we call her to confirm and she lets all the secrets fly out) Meanwhile, Producer Claire casually announces she’s now a mom of SEVEN… seven what exactly?! We’ve got a quirky little sho...

He’s 72, fearless, and rocking a tiny yellow speedo like it’s a lifestyle—and now he’s in OUR studio! From the HBO Max series Neighbors, the one and only Danny Smiechowski joins Laura Cain After Dark to spill the naked truth about living boldly, aging unapologetically, and embracing life with (almost) nothing on. 😂🔥 We dive into the highs, the side-eyes, and the straight-up hilarious moments of...

This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with the voices behind The Last Gift Study—a groundbreaking program giving people living with HIV and AIDS the chance to leave behind something extraordinary: hope. At the end of life, these brave individuals make the selfless decision to contribute to cure-focused research, turning their fina...

Lights, camera, CHAOS 🎬✨ This episode is dripping in Hollywood drama as we break down our wild Academy Awards experience! Erik hit the Oscars this year and casually… styled an actual nominee! (we’re dying, you’ll be dying, everyone’s dying). But that’s not even the best part—wait until you hear about the MAJOR celeb he didn’t recognize… and her reaction? Priceless.  Meanwhile, Laura takes us bac...

From relatable to “wait…what?!” this episode is packed with the kind of topics that’ll definitely spark opinions. Is “ready sexy” making a comeback? We dive into the trend and whether it’s hot…or trying way too hard. Producer Claire and Laura both bring their book stories to the table—one sweet, one slightly shocking—and you’ll definitely have thoughts. And the talent of the show is heading to La...

Get ready for the Ick Olympics…and trust us, the competition is fierce. Laura and Erik dive head-first into all the little (and not so little) things that make your skin crawl — the habits, behaviors, and moments that instantly give you the ick. From cringe-worthy quirks to downright disturbing scenarios, nothing is safe. Then things get extra spicy when Z90’s Rick Moorten joins the show. Laura wa...

lThe Picture” is back… and someone is not gonna be thrilled about it. 😬 What the what? Erik thinks THIS is the funniest thing on earth and absolutely refuses to let it go—especially since it may or may not involve something Laura has been quietly struggling with. You gotta hear it. Naturally, he brings it up repeatedly. Then it’s time for a huge Rando News Report packed with everything: two absol...

Laura and Erik kick things off with a bang as they refuse to watch their own appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: The Single Life—episode 4—where they’re supposedly featured! Instead, they call friends and family live to find out the truth. Did they choke? Look amazing? Embarrass themselves? Or did they barely make the cut? The play-by-play from callers is hilarious and the stories are even better. Then E...

Want to know what’s got us all excited lately!? Laura starts off with a little show and tell by busting out all of the latest products, books, games, etc that are making her life more fun these days. Erik chimes in with his newest obsession and Claire has a movie you might wanna see. We hope you’re Learning, laughing and lovin’ it. Get your credit card ready!  Love your podcast! Become a supporter...

This episode takes you on a wild ride from south of the border to snow-covered chaos.  Laura literally risked it all for a dental appointment in Tijuana, and yes, the story is as dramatic as it sounds.   Meanwhile, her daugher, Ev, gives us a front-row look at real blizzard life-the messy, frozen aftermath that us SoCal people simply cannot comprehend. Plus, we tackle a very important debate: PJ's...

Just wait until you hear the convo we have with Erik's #1 BFF Marla and what he did to cause he to scream in horror. AND, what did Erik do that almost made Marla kick him to the curb and had Erik sweating bullets...all the while Laura thinks it's all hysterical. Before the big phone call, we play a game called Disturbed Friends, which is on the naughtier side. And, Erik delivers a special Thursday...

What is the Year of the Horse going to bring to your life? Our absolute favorite guest, Natalie Vail, reverend doctor, double-board certified licensed acupuncturist, ordained spiritualist minister, herbalist, psychic-medium, Reiki Master, Feng Shui consultant, and Shamanic Priestess with more than 30 years of experience as a healer, gives us the low-down. She is engaging, funny, spot-on, and the m...

Yes Laura shows up on the new Season of 90 Day Fiance: The Single Life…one of several upcoming cameos! We call Laura’s sister, Jenny, who reveals Laura almost flashes the camera when she slides off a stool! She also just got back from Japan and got to pet owls and monkeys. Erik unloads a bunch of titillating Double D Showbiz news and we discuss Valentine’s Day plans…one of us has none! We hope you...

Chances are high that there is someone, a man or a woman, who portrays the signs of a narcissist. What are they, how can they affect your well-being, and how do you get rid of them? Our special guest, Karen Conde is a prominent entrepreneur and the CEO of Conde Group Inc., a leading technical recruitment firm based in San Diego. She is also a public speaker and advocate for narcissistic abuse awar...

This episode takes aim at a “new” fashion trend that really isn’t new at all—and wow, was it loud at the Grammy Awards. We break down who had the nerve to wear it, why it’s… a choice, and what else is buzzing in the showbiz world right now. Erik delivers a stacked Double D Report, complete with special correspondent Laura, who reveals her list of the nicest—and rudest—celebs in the wild. 👀 Plus,...

🚨 This one is WILD. 🚨 We welcome Rob Capelluto, a man on a full-blown mission to break a Guinness World Record right here in San Diego—and yes, you can be part of it. Things go completely off the rails when Rob explains Honkfest, the unbelievable predicament he’s currently stuck in, and just how far he’s willing to go to reach his dream. This episode will have you gasping, laughing, scratching y...

An embarrassing public bet payoff… and yes, it’s ALL on video. Laura pays the ultimate price in public and the cameras do not look away. Cringe, laughter, secondhand embarrassment—consider yourself warned. Then we debut a brand-new game, “F, Marry, Kill,” and somehow take it way more seriously than anyone should. Celebrities, well-known faces, bold opinions, and zero backtracking. It gets heated....

Erik drops a controversial take after witnessing something at a restaurant that sparks debate (and a little outrage 👀), while Laura shares a painfully embarrassing work moment she really wishes never happened. Add in a stacked list of must-watch movie and TV recommendations, and it’s a full-on ride. Plus, we finally announce the LOSER of the Totally Terrible Temu Gift Exchange—and trust us, the p...

We officially broke ourselves this year. The 4th Annual Too Terrible To Take Temu Christmas Exchange goes beyond ugly and straight into “how is this even legal?” territory. The gifts are more horrifying, more embarrassing, and more unhinged than ever before—and the moments that follow? Absolute chaos. We take a deep (and deeply disturbing) dive into the dark corners of the Temu web, and trust us…...

This episode is a love letter to a once-in-a-lifetime human being. We honor Jerry Cesak—a man whose honesty, laughter, stories, compassion, loyalty, and unmistakable authenticity changed lives simply by being himself. Jerry meant the world to Laura, who worked side by side with him on the radio for 27 magical years. Through heartfelt words from Tommy, Randy, and Bill Michaels—a fellow radio guy an...

This episode is pure theater magic. We sit down with Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director of Old Globe Theatre, as he kicks off the year with Hedda Gabler—starring Katie Holmes. Barry is a producer, director, author, teacher, actor, Rhodes Scholar, Tufts and Oxford alum—and one of the world’s leading authorities on Shakespeare. His insight, passion, and command of storytelling will have you absolute...

You might well up too after you see what Laura's sister, Jenny, gave Erik for Christmas. Laura finally presents it to him, and his reaction is precious. Our new sponsor, The Old Globe, is starting off their season strong with Hedda Gabler starring Katie Holmes. That's where Erik drops another one of his truth bombs upon us...another crazy thing we didn't know about him after all these years. Laura...

We’re kicking off 2026 with our very first episode of the year, catching you up on everything that went down during the holiday break—funny stories, a little crazy, and a lot of only-us moments. Plus, we’re serving up a hearty dose of The Double D Showbiz News, because pop culture never takes a vacation. And wait—there’s more 👀 ✨ New look ✨ New logo ✨ New backdrop ✨ New sponsor: The Old Globe...

A scary afternoon for Laura as she tells us about how her son, Charlie, fell off a roof while at work and landed in a well with the EMT's having to cut him out of his clothes. He was in the hospital when we recorded this, and thank God he suffered a fracture in his back instead of what could have happened. Grateful is the only word for this miracle, and it's the best Christmas miracle Laura could...

Laura busts out a new game she bought on Amazon. It looked hysterical. She was so excited to play it. Now, here's the question....was this a funny game? Did you laugh at all? Did this new 20 purchase do the trick and create funny answers and banter? We're unsure. haha. So, we ask you...does this game suck? Or, do we suck at playing it? Or is it awesome? Laura is wearing her fake snap-on bangs to s...