Peter and the Acid King

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  • Summary

  • Before there was MTV, there was New Wave Theater. Peter & The Acid King is a documentary podcast that explores the life and unsolved death of New Wave Theater host and key cultural curator Peter Ivers. The show takes us on a deep dive through the grimy, chaotic world of the early ‘80s Los Angeles punk rock scene from which he emerged. Narrated by native LA punk and esteemed director Penelope Spheeris. Imagine Audio is your destination for the highest quality audio documentaries. Our latest show, 'Peter and the Acid King' is out now. Or check out Big Sugar further down the feed.
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Episodes
  • Introducing: Peter and the Acid King
    Sep 19 2023

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    3 mins
  • Peter and the Acid King: Peter Ivers Is Dead
    Sep 25 2023

    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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    25 mins
  • Peter and the Acid King: The Man in the Radiator
    Oct 2 2023

    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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    This episode features information and audio from the following sources:

    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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    27 mins

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