Laser Time

By Laser Time

SHOW DESCRIPTION

Laser Time is a show featuring folks in the video games industry, although not necessarily about video games. It’s a hyper-silly, multimedia-infused look at film, TV, comics, music, pop culture, and nostalgia from the perspective of people who game for a living. Obviously, their opinions are their own and do not reflect that of their employers.

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	EPISODES LIST
		Oscar Time 2019 – Laser Time #369 Once again, as is annual tradition, we’ve seen all the Oscar movies so you don’t have to! Opinions, predictions, and sadly YES, our best attempt at comedy sketches abound as we weigh in on all eight of the Academy’s 2019... Read more	02.19.2019
		The Best Black Sitcoms – Laser Time #368 In honor of Black History month, we’re celebrating the very finest Black Sitcoms in all of history. It’s not like they got an early start, so the odds of you being familiar with them are pretty high. Sit a spell... Read more	02.13.2019
		Star-Studded Charity Songs – Laser Time #367 They said we couldn’t cram over 100 of the greatest artists in musical history into a hour long show focused on songs that have sold over 50 million copies combined. They were WRONG. Of course, to do so we had... Read more	02.06.2019
		The Complete Saga of Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show – Laser Time #366 It’s been a decade since Conan O’Brien was handed the reigns of The Tonight Show, and thank goodness the transition was completely seamless. HOY-YOOOOO! Get ready to relive one of the most fascinating showbiz tales of all-time, even though we... Read more	01.30.2019
		Video Game Cartoons: Good or Bad?! – Laser Time #365 Has there ever been a great video game cartoon? The most honest among us would probably say “Maybe. But not until recently.” Which is probably the correct answer, but you can’t get there without going back to the beginning. This... Read more	01.23.2019
		How To Ban a Movie – Laser Time #364 Quick: Name some banned movies! Not that easy, is it? No matter how much a film disgusts you, how much the movie enrages you, scrubbing it from the world has historically been much harder than you might think. At least... Read more	01.15.2019
		The Best Movies and TV of 2018 – Laser Time #363 Vidjagame Apocalypse had its turn, now Laser Time’s counting down its favorite non-interactive media of 2018. It’s a star-studded show celebrating all of the very best of TV and movies of last year, and it’s pretty much impossible you’ll disagree... Read more	01.09.2019
		The Stupidest Stories of the Year! – Laser Time #362 Counting down the dumbest Florida tales of 2018, plus we’re joined by our buddy Hank Saints, who’s giving us a long overdue Quizdown on the year’s most notable movie and music milestones. See how you measure up in this pleasantly... Read more	12.31.2018
		The Slow, Painful Death of the American Mall – Laser Time #361 With your shopping hopefully out of the way, Laser Time takes a look at our rapidly disappearing retail institutions. But it’s not all doom and gloom! With special guests Jason and George from GenXGrownUp’s Drawn and Paneled podcast, we’re also... Read more	12.24.2018
		Laser Time’s Kwanzaa Spectacular – Laser Time #360 IT’S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! In that Laser Time isn’t talking about Christmas at all. That’s right, in this episode, we’re all going to learn something about an even more American holiday: Kwanza! Special guest TL Foster joins to enlighten us... Read more	12.19.2018
		The Greatest Xmas-Themed Horror Movies – Laser Time #359 The Holidays are here, but some of us just refuse to quit celebrating Halloween. This episode of Laser Time is here for you! Kevin Cole, Trash Cinema Extraordinaire, joins us in an effort to find the cruelest of all Christmas... Read more	12.10.2018
		How to Play Video Games with Your Partner – Laser Time #358 Is there a way to enjoy a sprawling, 80-hour game with your loved one with you every step of the way? We might have the answer! This week’s Laser Time steers away from the usual pop culture topics and fart sounds,... Read more	12.04.2018
		A Casual History of Blaxploitation – Laser Time #357 Let’s take a trip back to the early 1970s, that brief time when Hollywood turned over the reigns to predominately Black casts and crews. Blaxplotation movie have a complicated history, but for those cinephiles out there who enjoy uncompromisingly violent,... Read more	11.27.2018
		Thank You, Stan Lee – Laser Time #356 As you’ve probably heard, pop culture recently lost one of the most powerful forces in all of superheroic history. Yes, Stan Lee may have been old, but the characters and worlds he gifted with his magic touch are more relevant... Read more	11.19.2018
		Whatever Happened To… – Laser Time #355 Ever wonder whatever happened to your favorite movie studio, toy maker or, uh, ballpit? Well, that’s what we’re trying to get to the bottom of on this week’s episode of Laser Time! It’s a potpourri of scandal, bankruptcy, and tragic... Read more	11.13.2018
		The Recession, Pop Culture and You! – Laser Time #354 It’s been ten years since the biggest economic disaster of our lifetime, so we’re gonna do our best to slap on a smile and explain how it happened, the catastrophic fallout, the recession of 2008’s impact on popular culture and... Read more	11.06.2018
		The Very Best of The Twilight Zone – Laser Time #353 Wrapping up a month of chills and thrills, we’re joined by a very special guest to talk about our favorite episodes of one of the best shows ever to grace the airwaves. As an anthology show with a rotating cast... Read more	10.30.2018
		Faith and Fear – Laser Time #352 Possession, demons, Beelzebub, CATHOLICISM! Say your prayers because it’s time to examine that once prevalent intersect between horror movies and religious faith. Heather from the Forsaking Faith podcast joins us for detailed look into whether or not beliefs still enhance... Read more	10.23.2018
		True Horror – Laser Time #351 We’ve talked at length about movie monsters like Freddy Kruger, Frankenstein’s Monster, Jason Voorhees and all manner of Draculaz over the years. But what about horror based on real world occurrences? That’s exactly what we’re doing in this spooptacular episode... Read more	10.15.2018
		Witches Please! – Laser Time #350 Having spent several Halloweens talking about vampires, zombies and axe murderers, it’s high time we turned our attention to the timeless art of witchcraft! Be prepared to learn a little bit about history of witches as well as the pop... Read more	10.09.2018
		Technological Horror – Laser Time #349 It’s hard to get scares with technology, but it’s not like that’s kept several mad scientists out there from trying. Sci-fi and horror make for a difficult marriage, but we’re gonna explore the hell out of it in our first... Read more	10.03.2018
		An Elm Street Nightmare: Season 2 Preview – Friday the 13th Part 1 Just in time for Halloween, Elm Street Nightmare is back, baby! Well, sort of… There are some issues. Focusing on Friday the 13th, this seasonal, 10-part exploration of the Friday the 13th series will live exclusively on the Laser Time... Read more	09.26.2018
		The Greatest Documentaries About Making Movies – Laser Time #348 Sometimes it’s about the journey, not the destination, man! Other times, your behind-the-scenes, making-of documentary is way better than the movie actually being made. Such is the case with today’s Laser Time topic, so buckle in cinephiles! It’s time to... Read more	09.18.2018
		Let’s Talk About Movie Trailers – Laser Time #347 Ever seen a movie trailer that’s better than the movie it’s pimping? Of course you have, because that precious two and a half minutes of marketing sizzle has become an art form unto itself. This week we’ll be discussing the... Read more	09.11.2018
		Exquisite Rip-offs – Laser Time #346 There’s something to be said about being first, but occasionally, there’s a lot more money in being second. We’re looking at the times when the popularity gods failed to smile on the trailblazers and let the copycats run wild through... Read more	09.05.2018
		The Many Faces of Sacha Baron Cohen – Laser Time #345 Comic. Clown. Chameleon. Political Satirist. Whatever it is you want to call what Sacha Baron Cohen does, he’s undoubtedly the best entertainer working in that unnamed field. So with season (series?!) finale of Who is America, we’re taking a look... Read more	08.28.2018
		Middle School Horror Stories – Laser Time #344 Puberty, cliques, athletics, drugs, bullies, grades! We seriously can’t think of a more tumultuous, painful, and awkward time to be alive, so get ready for a giant act of shared therapy as we relive the trauma of the unanimously worst... Read more	08.21.2018
		Gremlins Rip-offs – Laser Time #343 What’s the best way to know a movies good? When you can count more copycats than sequels! Such is the case with 1984’s Gremlins, a wonderful marriage between the mainstream family film and schlock horror, and this episode of Laser... Read more	08.13.2018
		SHAAAAAARKS! – Laser Time #342 Kicking off Laser Time’s Week of Shark with a look at not only Jaws and some of the least inferior movies it inspired, but also a deep dive into some misconceptions and myths about our viscous, doll-eyed friends of the... Read more	08.07.2018
		Don’t Smoke! – Laser Time #341 You don’t need to be all that old to remember a time when the world was a lot more friendly to tobacco, smokers, and their related advertising. But the backlash was fairly swift, so folks our age got to live... Read more	07.30.2018
		Mission Impossible Explained! – Laser Time #340 Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Mission Impossible but were afraid to ask! We’ve watched the TV series and every single Tom Cruise movie to sing a little praise for one of the most underrated, and longest lasting, blockbuster... Read more	07.23.2018
		When Actors Play Themselves – Laser Time #339 Dave and Diana join Laser Time for a little listening featuring our favorite moments when celebs perform as their all-time favorite characters: Themselves! Obviously, this can’t be a thorough list, so it’s up to you to let us know what... Read more	07.18.2018
		The Quizdown – Episode 0 You know Laser Time loves trivia. Laser Time loves games. Laser Time loves, uh… shows! So we thought it was high time Laser Time has its own damn TRIVIA GAME SHOW. If you agree, help us make it happen with... Read more	07.13.2018
		Game Show Scandals – Laser Time #338 As long as there have been games, there have been cheaters. Why should that change just because the venue gets televised?! Game Shows are not immune to hacks, cheats and whatever the television viewer equivalent is to card counting, as... Read more	07.09.2018
		How to Collect Arcade Games – Laser Time#337 So you want to fill your basement and/or garage with the bleeps and bloops of classic arcade games and pinball machines? Slow down, my dear! On today’s show, we’re joined by an actual arcade proprietor/arcade preservationists, to talk about the... Read more	07.02.2018
		When Animals Attack! – Laser Time #336 With Jurassic Park and The Meg getting unleashed into theaters, we’re taking an unflinching look at our favorite movies Human vs Nature films. Because who doesn’t love it when a friendly forest creature or pet turns the tables on the... Read more	06.25.2018
		Roger Rabbit creator Gary K. Wolf – Laser Time #335 Who Framed Roger Rabbit is the greatest movie of all-time. With that indisputable fact out of the way, as well as a looming 30th anniversary, Laser Time’s sitting down with the man who created Roger, Jessica, Baby Herman, and the... Read more	06.18.2018
		The State of Classic Animation with Jerry Beck – Laser Time #334 Get ready for a deep dive into the world of cartoons, folks! Animation author and historian Jerry Beck joins Laser Time to talk about animation preservation, bringing anime to the US, and complicated process behind keeping timeless toons in the... Read more	06.13.2018
		The Toys That Maimed Us! – Laser Time #333 Whereas most toys bring about delight and cherished memories, this episode focuses specifically on the toys that brought pain, injury and even death. Fight back the tears and let us know the toy that most maimed you! DOWNLOAD This show... Read more	06.05.2018
		Disney Movie Myths and Urban Legends – Laser Time #332 Rounding out our MOUSEBUSTERS series of debunking Disney rumors and conspiracies, we’re shining a light specifically on Disney movies. Dead animals, panty shots, hidden images and more! DOWNLOAD RSS \| iTunes \| Google Play \| Zune \| Facebook \| Twitter \| YouTube \| Twitch This show is... Read more	05.29.2018
		Moral Panics! – Laser Time #331 Won’t somebody please think of the children! Righteous crusades come and go, but with the truly blessed gift of hindsight, looking back at moral panics aimed at popular culture is undeniably hilarious. Back when the world didn’t seem to have... Read more	05.22.2018
		Laser Time – 10 Through various shows and numerous companies, this week marks the 10th anniversary of the Laser Time gang recording together. Join the original gang as we look back on our favorite moments, talk about how the medium of podcast has grown,... Read more	05.14.2018
		Fired Directors – Laser Time #329 When Lucasfilm yanked Lego Movie directors, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, and installed the far more traditional Ron Howard at the helm of Solo: A Star Wars Stories, many fans were shocked. And rightly so! Removing a director in the... Read more	05.08.2018
		Disneyland Myths and Urban Legends – Laser Time #328 It’s time to explore, debunk, and quite possibly even bunk several popular rumors revolving around The Happiest Place on Earth. Obviously, there’s plenty of Disney expertise to go around, but we’ve also got a former park cast member on board,... Read more	05.01.2018
		Ground Zero Shows – Laser Time #327 You gotta start somewhere! And even cult shows with small fanbases can end up defining the next wave of comedy and animation. In this episode of Laser Time, we’ve come up with a selection of fantastic programs whose influence, quality... Read more	04.24.2018
		Kids In Peril – Laser Time #326 Whatever happened to that time honored cinematic tradition of putting unaccompanied minors in mortally dangerous situations?! Other than Stranger Things, not a whole lot. But the 1980s were riddled with the Kid in Peril thing, so join Laser Time as... Read more	04.16.2018
		The Best of Norm Macdonald – Laser Time #325 We’re taking a break from our traditional format and celebrating one man for an entire episode! Oh yes, it’s a Laser Time listening party, and it’s devoted 100% to the weird and wonderful work of Norm Macdonald. From his turbulent... Read more	04.10.2018
		When Wrestling Breaks the Fourth Wall – Laser Time #324 In honor of Wrestlemania 34, we’re looking at some of our favorite moments to ever occur in and around the squared circle: Yelling! Or more specifically, we’re zeroing in on those lightning-in-a-bottle promos where the actual wrestling stops and little... Read more	04.02.2018
		Pour One Out – Laser Time #323 With the recent shuttering of Toys R Us, the Laser Time gang is taking a nostalgic look at that and several other childhood mainstays that no longer exist, as well as the reasons why. And please, let us know in... Read more	03.26.2018
		Songs That Outlived Their Soundtracks – Laser Time #322 Some tunes are just such radio-friendly earworms, you completely forget they were essentially marketing tools for major motion pictures. But we have the evidence! A long lost ancient art form called “the music video” offers ample proof that some of... Read more	03.19.2018

LAST EPISODE

Oscar Time 2019 – Laser Tim...

02.19.2019

Once again, as is annual tradition, we’ve seen all the Oscar movies so you don’t have to! Opinions, predictions, and sadly YES, our best attempt at comedy sketches abound as we weigh in on all eight of the Academy’s 2019... ...