Laser Time

As one of the longest-running television institutions, Saturday Night Live has developed an peculiar way of bidding adieu to cast members around this time of year. Sometimes, however, the only thing more interesting than how SNL says farewell is how it doesn't. We'll be exploring both phenomenons in this week's not-ready-for-prime-time episode of Laser Time

Even for a medium riddled with high profile scapegoats, Mortal Kombat is still probably the most infamous video game of all-time. Join us as we look back on the beloved fighting series and go-to political punching bag: FIGHT!

We all have emotional moments. Regrettable outbursts, etc. But hopefully, when an outburst occurs, you're not too close to a live microphone or a celebrity recognized the world over. This is not the case with the events we'll be showcasing on this episode of Laser Time, because it's time to bask in the cringe-worthy pleasure of very famous people flipping the f*** out!

With another Wrestlemania in the can, we're looking back at the weird and wonderful celebrities brought on board to entice anti-wrestling normies into the festivities. Speaking of people who don't like wrestling, this episode is perfectly safe for you!

Just when you think you've heard every showbiz story worth hearing, special guest Mallory O'Meara joins us for the strange, infuriating tale of the uncredited woman behind the Creature From the Black Lagoon. Detailed in her new book, Lady From the Black Lagoon, O'Meara shines a little justice on Milicent Patrick, unsung Disney animator and trailblazing monster designer.

Pop culture is riddled with fictional musical groups that managed to churn out hits that became very real. Come with us in an auditory journey through the finest fake bands in the history of movies, TV and videogames...

Now that Uncle Mickey has its four-fingered gloves on all that was 20th Century Fox, what is the fate of X-Men, Home Alone, The Simpsons, Avatar, Die Hard, Planet of the Apes, Aliens, and more? To answer our questions and alleviate our fears of our monopolistic ruin, we've got ourselves a classic movie expert and a former resident of the Fox lot on board to break things down. Prepare thyself for a look at the hundred-year history of 20th Century Fox, what the Disney acquisition means, and a little quiz on who owns what.

Michael Jackson has been in the news again... but we're not talking about that! Not entirely, anyway. The specific focus of this discussion is The Simpsons' response to pull Jackson's episode, the public response and pop cultural repercussions. We'll also be putting other cartoons and beloved minutia up on the chopping block for cancellation, so pray for any of your personal faves that have any association with disgraced King of Pop.

NOTE: Should you have any issue engaging with the subject of this week's episode, we've made the Captain Marvel episode free for all, so listen to that instead. And if you'd like to hear more of our thoughts on Michael Jackson and the Leaving Neverland documentary, listen to this week's Bonus Time.

We all gotta go some time... let's just hope it's not bleeding from the eyes, from an act of bio terrorism, or even zombification. Oh yes, in this episode we're discussing an oft overlooked subgenre: Plague Movie! Get inoculated and come on in...

In honor of Women's History Month, we thought there's never been a better time to be hooked on heroines! Gear up for your viewing of Captain Marvel with a breezy look back at the fiercest broads in action movie history