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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We’ve talked a ton about our love of Disneyland in the past, but we’ve never sat down to talk with someone who’s actually worked there. Until now! Our buddy, Matt Allen, is a former Disney cast member and he joins… Read more
On the anniversary of his untimely passing, join us for a spirited celebration of the work, legacy and influence of comedian Harris Wittels.
We’ve seen all of this year’s Best Picture nominees so you don’t have to. Buckle in for an in-depth discussion on NINE best movie of the year candidates, each with accompanying sketchery, as is tradtion. BEWARE: Light spoilers (but mostly… Read more
WARNING: This podcast contains three privileged white guys who have no business talking about struggle talking about struggle. They mean well.
The Academy Awards are almost here, so we’re taking a look at the definitive worst Oscar recipients of all-time. Yes, we all have our personal Best Picture punching bags, but we’ve unearthed a batch of cinematic stinkers that provably suck… Read more
This has to be the most anyone has discussed newspaper comics in at least 25 years.
If you’re under 40, odds are you’ve never known a world without Weird Al. Even if you aren’t a fan of his music, you’ve probably seen him pop up in cartoons, TV shows, movies, commercials, Youtube, podcasts, and every other… Read more
In a wild deviation from a typical episode, our topic this week is a personal internet feud! Yes it’s Bob vs Colin, and hopefully, it’s The Complete Saga. We’ll try and explain it best we can, but basically our Talking… Read more