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.
Video games have pioneered so very many things in the realm of pop culture. So… it’s a difficult question to ask: Is music NOT one of them? Grab the buds and/or phones, because we’re exploring a bit of a tough… Read more
Kermit, Mario, Mickey. Throughout history, certain characters have become so popular, they become the default mascot spokes-things for their respective companies. This is not about those characters. This is about the once mighty icons who were relegated to the background… Read more
Another year, another Comic-Con. But the annual San Diego pilgrimage is far from the only way to pay tribute in person to the things you hold dear. That’s why we’re talking not only about the history of Comic-Cons, along with… Read more
Join us for an exploration of not only pop culture’s finest murderous machinations, but a look at our own fears of robots and AI. Will the replace us? Will they enslave us? Will they ever make a Short Circuit 3?!… Read more
What, Me Worry? Yeah, now would be the time, Alfred. Because it looks as if it the final days for the leading comedy comic, we’ve assembled an Unusual Gang of Idiots to bid adieu to the century’s leading source of… Read more
Who decides what’s popular? The People, you say? Fools! It’s mostly cold analytics, complete strangers, literal guesswork, and the almighty dollar. This episode of Laser Time explores who and what are providing us with performance date on our favorite movies,… Read more
What, you thought we ran out last time?! Even though the odds of most modern video game stars getting their own TV shows are exceedingly rare these days, the one’s we used to receive dredge up a lot of… complicated… Read more
Get read for another Laser Time listening party, because this week we’ll be digging into the dying art of the official DVD commentary! From good, to bad, to all out trainwrecks, we’re saving you dozens of hours by playing you… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Pop culture is riddled with fictional musical groups that miraculously managed to churn out hits that became very real. And, yes, some hilarious garbage. So come with us on an auditory journey through the finest fake bands in the history… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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…