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 the oh-so-addictive game: Normal or Nope. But just when the game hits peak ridiculousness, Erik starts fading…FAST. Why? Because this man thought chugging NIGHTTIME NyQuil right before recording was a brilliant anti-cough strategy. His eyes slowly turn into tiny little dots, his sentences stop making sense, and honestly? We had to wrap the show before he fully entered another dimension. 😂 It’s weird, hilarious, slightly concerning, and exactly the kind of unhinged fun you need this week. PLUS — go see a show at The Old Globe. Trust us. You’ll thank us later.

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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 never-ending customer service feud — and somehow it keeps getting more dramatic by the minute. Then we wrap things up with a piping hot dose of Double D Showbiz News, including the movies you should absolutely avoid unless you enjoy wasting two hours of your life. You’ll gasp. You’ll laugh. You’ll feel way better about your own life choices. 😂 Come join the chaos, the confessions, and the comedy. And as always…

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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. After some deeply hurtful personal experiences, Laura unveils her brand-new manifesto: the things she is officially DONE tolerating in life. No more pretending. No more people-pleasing. No more protecting everyone else’s feelings at the expense of her own. It’s raw, hilarious, emotional, empowering… and honestly? A total doozy. This episode might make you laugh, cringe, reflect… and maybe even write your own manifesto.

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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 point. Producer Claire recaps her unforgettable trip to Istanbul, while Laura shares all the emotional, exciting, and exhausting moments from her huge NYC week celebrating her daughter’s graduation from Fordham University. Big laughs, ridiculous stories, heartfelt moments, and the kind of fun escape you need to blur out the daily stress.

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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 chaos with a truth-or-dare style drinking game. Since nobody actually drinks, Laura created the most horrifying punishment beverage imaginable: a disgusting Clamato concoction that nearly took everyone out. It’s unhinged, ridiculous, laugh-out-loud funny, and honestly…someone may never recover.

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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 dive into hilarious personal confessions, random life frustrations, and one of Erik’s signature over-the-top rants. The conversation bounces from relatable relationship disasters to outrageous observations about modern life, keeping the energy fun, unpredictable, and totally unfiltered. It’s the kind of episode that feels like hanging out with your funniest friends after a couple cocktails — wildly entertaining, slightly inappropriate…just how you like it. .

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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 are very personal, surprisingly revealing, and deeply relatable. Laura tells the full saga of a spectacularly graceless fall that tweaked her foot — and the truly disproportionate drama that followed all the way to Mexico. We round things out with “Shitty Choices…” a game that goes deeper and darker and more horrifying than “Would You Rather.” Revealing, funny, shocking and jaw-dropping content. You know, the usual chaos that is our show. We appreciate your participation and you are family to us. Thanks for choosing to watch or listen every week. You’re amazing

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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 cringeworthy, awkward, laugh-out-loud online dating exchanges you’ve ever heard. It’s painful. It’s hilarious. It’s everything. Then Erik unloads the Mother Load of Double D Showbiz News—we’re talking Britney Spears updates, Blake Lively buzz, plus what to watch right now with his must-see TV and movie picks. It’s big, it’s juicy, and it’s the perfect way to kick off a wild month.

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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 been through this kind of chaos? Do comedians get to do such a short set for a big ticket price? Your thoughts are welcome and wanted, and we appreciate you for watching and listening every week. You are amazing and so important to us. Oh, subscribe please. haha

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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% off your tickets. You’re welcome. Erik wraps things up with a big, juicy Double D Showbiz Report. Hot takes, hot gossip — all of it. Don’t miss it!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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