Many of Peter’s friends arrived at the crime scene before the police. Which meant that by the time the cops arrived, the scene had already been corrupted—and multiple pieces of evidence had gone missing. Years later, people would discover that evidence in some unexpected places.

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Who Killed Peter Ivers, Michael Bygrave

Quincy, ME

NBC News

CBS News

In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank

'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture

Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers

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A big secret. Tornados. Rain. A lost wallet. $15,000 dollars in cash that’s gone missing. Peter’s last day feels ominous. 

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New Wave Theater

NBCLA

In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank

Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers

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Enter: The Acid King. People were equal parts inspired by and terrified of David Jove. He sold acid to the Rolling Stones, fled Canada on a felony charge, and… oh yeah, he created New Wave Theater.

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New Wave Theater

Rarefied Heir 

LIFE, Keith Richards

In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank

Sex, Drugs & Rock N’ Roll: The Rolling Stones’ Story

Marianne Faithfull, Queen of British Pop

The Great Rolling Stones Drug Bust

Lotus Weinstock; Comedian and Author

How the Acid King confessed he DID set up Rolling Stones drug bust for MI5 and FBI

The surprising afterlife of a ’70s L.A. cult: How the Source Family became hot IP in 2023

Father Yod: the 1970s cult leader whose wild psychedelia was more suited to Disneyland than dive bars

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When an opportunity that combines Peter’s love of music, performance, and LA’s underground comes his way, he feels like it might be a new beginning. But Peter has no idea what—or who—he’s dealing with. 

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New Wave Theater

“How Punk is This?” Ask Me Another, NPR. 

Punk and Tomatoes 

Starting from the Zero

Inside John Belushi’s Long Lost Punk Song With Fear

Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers

Unraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers

Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise

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As host of New Wave Theater, Peter Ivers found himself in the middle of the LA punk scene. From police raids, DIY-venues, and the outsiders it attracted, we explore punk music and the LA underground. 

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Decline of Western Civilization Part I

In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank

New Wave Theater

Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers

Unraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers

Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise

Starting from the Zero

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After his first album flops, Peter Ivers moves to LA for a fresh start. As his friends excel in film, TV, and music, Peter starts to fall behind. 

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Decline of Western Civilization Part I

Animal House

Eraserhead

Grand Theft Auto

In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank

New Wave Theater

Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers

'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture

Peter Ivers: A Death of Innocence

Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demiseUnraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers

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On March 3rd, 1983, Peter Ivers—the eccentric and beloved host of New Wave Theater—was found bludgeoned to death in his apartment. Forty years later, his friends are still searching for answers about what happened to him. 

This episode features information and audio from the following sources:

• Decline of Western Civilization Part I

• Wayne’s World

• New Wave Theater

• Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers

• 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture

• Peter Ivers: A Death of Innocence 

• Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise

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As the case finally wraps up, Celeste asks what happened to the cane cutters, and what happened to the lawyers whose lives were consumed by this case. And we ask what’s next for Big Sugar?

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It’s a battle for the heart of Florida and the soul of American politics as Celeste lays bare the environmental impact and political influence of the sugar industry.

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