Laser Time
454 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsLaser 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.
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Episodes
Laser Time – The Importance of Loving Ernest
September 05, 2016 07:21 - 204 BytesGOLLY BOB HOWDY, it’s time for a deep dive into the ’80s phenomenon that was Ernest P Worrell. We’re talking commercials, movies, deals with Disney and more in Laser Time’s milestone 250th episode! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play |... Read more
Laser Time – Second Series Slumps
August 29, 2016 16:05 - 204 BytesOne successful sitcom is a minor miracle, but a few brave souls attempted to find more fame with a new show. We examine the infamous flops that followed up classics, the few double-successes, and new Fall shows trying to revive sitcom stars.... Read more
Laser Time – Lost In Localization
August 22, 2016 07:20 - 204 BytesSpecial guest Greg Moore joins us to discuss the art of localization, bad old anime dubs, and how famous movie catchphrases are bungled in other languages. DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube ... Read more
Laser Time – All About Olympics
August 15, 2016 17:13 - 204 BytesAfter a smattering of Olympic history and weird trivia, we dive into athletes who’ve succeeded in pop-culture as well as the myriad movies, shows, and games that have focused on the epic sporting event! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google... Read more
Laser Time – Suicide Squad Reactions and 2016 Comic Movie Preview
August 08, 2016 17:17 - 207 BytesWe’re fresh from a screening of Suicide Squad and we broadcasted our reactions LIVE with all of you with comic poobah, Henry Gilbert joining this ragtag group. After that, we’re counting down the comic book movies we’re most looking forward to in... Read more
Laser Time – Development Hell
August 01, 2016 11:46 - 204 BytesOn this Laser Time, we’re discussing the movies, music, games, and other works of art that took far too long to come out, and in some cases never even did! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook ... Read more
Laser Time – Worldwide Hits That America Hates
July 25, 2016 09:02 - 204 BytesIt’s time for the best in ethnocentric entertainment, as we discuss movie, tv, and music phenomenons celebrated worldwide but ignored in America! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch This show... Read more
Laser Time – Special Effects Comedies That Failed
July 18, 2016 11:45 - 204 BytesNot every effects-driven big-budget comedy can succeed like Ghostbusters! We exhume the spirits of high-priced comedies that couldn’t quite mix laughter with visual spectacle. DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch... Read more
Laser Time – The Best Of 2016 (So Far)
July 11, 2016 07:55 - 204 BytesWe’re just past the midpoint of 2016, so we’re picking our favorite games, shows, movies, and other pop-culture highlights of the first half of the year! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube ... Read more
Laser Time – Cartoons For America
July 04, 2016 07:02 - 204 BytesHappy Fourth of July! To celebrate America’s greatest holiday, we’ve rounded up the best commercials of cartoons and cartoon-like celebs asking viewers to support this country (and its products). DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook |... Read more
Laser Time – Stealth Pilots
June 27, 2016 20:53 - 207 BytesLearn about the TV heroes and zeroes that snuck in the backdoor of pre-existing, more popular shows! Special guest Bob Mackey joins us for a discussion on the least organic guest appearances and spin-offs television has ever forged… DOWNLOAD RSS | ... Read more
Laser Time – 80s and 90s Superheroes
June 20, 2016 21:04 - 204 BytesWhile the big comic book movies usually star superheroes that have been around before your grandpa, a few creations of our youth have made their mark, too. We run through every modern superhero that you should know! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | ... Read more
Laser Time – Press Conference Fails
June 13, 2016 11:22 - 204 BytesInstead of announcing new games, tech, or politics, these press conferences only revealed embarrassment for unprepared public speakers and terrible products! Awkward speeches ahoy! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch LASER TIME... Read more
Laser Time – Cartoon Character Commercials
June 06, 2016 18:00 - 204 BytesWith the return of Ecto Cooler, we run through the history of classic cartoon characters who tried to sell you crappy food, disgusting drinks, and even more illogical products! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Google Play | Zune | Facebook |... Read more
Laser Time – The Best Actor-Directors
May 30, 2016 19:04 - 204 BytesWhy stay on one side of the camera? We run through the Hollywood stars who could act up a storm but also craft amazing cinema from the director’s chair, too! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter ... Read more
Laser Time – The Best Video Game Movies Ever Made
May 23, 2016 21:55 - 204 BytesWith the recent release of Angry Birds, we fly through the ten highest-rated video game movies ever made. SPOILER: Most of them still suck!! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch LASER TIME... Read more
Laser Time – Unresolved Cliffhangers
May 16, 2016 20:06 - 204 BytesTo be continued? Not for these games, movies, and shows that teased us in their final moments, only to end before the ending! Pay attention because you’ll never believe what happens in the fourth segment! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes |... Read more
Laser Time – Civil War Reactions vs Superhero Voice Quiz
May 09, 2016 20:21 - 207 BytesFresh from a viewing of this year’s biggest superhero movie, we’re taking your questions about Marvel Civil War! After that, we’re pitted against each other in a superhero voice quiz! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter ... Read more
Laser Time – Media Formats That Failed
May 02, 2016 21:58 - 204 BytesFor every Blu-ray and MP3 that graces the eyes and ears of consumers, there are failed formats that didn’t catch on. Listen to the sad tales of 8-tracks, UMDs, and even earlier formats from the media fiends who hoard them!... Read more
Laser Time – What’s The Oldest Toy?
April 25, 2016 21:24 - 204 BytesJoin us for a tour of toy history as we explore the most long-lasting toy lines in history. From 1980s cartoons still going strong to silver age superheroes, we’ve got more than enough anecdotes and old-school ads to fill your... Read more
Laser Time – Episode 420
April 18, 2016 22:00 - 204 BytesIn celebration of weed’s birthday, we discuss the history of 420, talk about when we’ve toked, listen to clips of the best weed humor and music, plus we take some pot… quizzes! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook ... Read more
Laser Time – Real Celebs, Fake Names
April 11, 2016 17:55 - 204 BytesWhat’s in a name? How about fame and fortune? Our pop-culture panel is quizzed about the dozens of movie, music, and TV stars who changed their names before hitting it big! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook |... Read more
Laser Time – The True Story Of Reality TV
April 04, 2016 21:09 - 204 BytesFrom the genre’s origin, to our guilty pleasures, to the best parodies of the worst people, we’re telling the true (and often hilarious) story of reality TV DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube |... Read more
Laser Time – Batman v Superman is Terrible/Summer Movie Preview
March 28, 2016 22:19 - 206 BytesSPOILER: We hated Batman v Superman, but we ease our comic movie loving brain with a quick look at upcoming movies worth look forward to. Hopefully… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch... Read more
Laser Time – Let’s Make Fun of Florida
March 21, 2016 22:45 - 204 BytesSpecial guest Mike Drucker makes for a record-breaking trio of native Floridians, and that seems like a perfect time to mock anything and everything about the Sunshine State… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube |... Read more
Laser Time – Neutered Sequels
March 14, 2016 20:00 - 204 BytesWho needs nudity and profanity when you can market movies to kids? We examine the long history of film franchises that toned things down (and usually insulted our intelligence) in sequels. DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook |... Read more
Laser Time – YOUR Pre-Shame Songs
March 07, 2016 21:47 - 204 BytesWhat’s a song you hate to love that was made BEFORE you were born? Last Time we showed you all of our guilty musical pleasures, now its your shame songs’ turn in the barrel! The only criteria here is that... Read more
Laser Time – Retro TV Blocks
February 29, 2016 20:22 - 204 BytesIn honor of the national nightmare that is the return of Full House, we’re talking about our favorite TV programming blocks of yore. From TGIF to Must-See TV, to SNICK and beyond! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook ... Read more
Laser Time – Oscar Time 2016
February 22, 2016 21:41 - 204 BytesOnce again, it’s time for Laser Time’s annual Oscar party for people who don’t necessarily care about the Oscars! We’ve seen all the Best Picture nominees so you don’t have to, now listen in and then go impress your friends... Read more
Laser Time – The Longest Sequel Gaps
February 15, 2016 07:30 - 204 BytesBet you don’t know what the longest stretch of time between major motion picture follow-ups is! Through our crack research and an incredibly stupid exercise, we’ll show you how to spot the tardiest sequels in some of the biggest movie franchises of... Read more
Laser Time – The Worst Disney Song Covers
February 08, 2016 22:46 - 204 BytesTerrible remixes, preteen pop stars desecrating classics, punk and ska puke, plus plenty more cringe-worthy covers courtesy of The Walt Disney Company. Let it go and join our listening party! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter ... Read more
Laser Time – Evolution of the Nerd
February 02, 2016 00:09 - 204 BytesFrom the the science dweebs of the ’60s to the sex comedy dorks of the ’80s to the annoying geeks of the ’90s and beyond, Chris, Dave, Henry, and Bob Mackey dissect the pop culture creature that is… THE NERD.... Read more
Laser Time – X-Files Philes
January 25, 2016 22:35 - 206 BytesBack in the ’90s, we were scared of our own shadows, and one show expressed that fear better than any other, while also showcasing one of the greatest couples in fiction. Just as a new series premieres, we jump back... Read more
Laser Time – David Bowie, Alan Rickman Tribute
January 19, 2016 01:13 - 204 BytesWe lost two pop culture legends too soon, so we’re taking a look back at their unforgettable contributions to humanity. Don’t worry, there’s wiener jokes in here too… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube ... Read more
Laser Time – Creators Fired!
January 12, 2016 00:40 - 204 BytesThe sad, strange tales of Dan Harmon, Aaron Sorkin, John K and other creative visionaries forcibly removed from the projects they brought to life… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch LASER TIME IS BROUGHT... Read more
Laser Time – Back From the Cold
January 04, 2016 20:53 - 204 BytesWe’ve returned from the holiday break with tales of The Hateful Eight, wintery weather, sexual frustration and stress management… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch LASER TIME IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... Read more
Laser Time – The Best of 2015
December 28, 2015 18:22 - 204 BytesTaking a look back at a colossal year’s worth of movies, television, music and more to bring you our picks for the best dang media of 2015! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube |... Read more
Laser Time – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Reactions
December 21, 2015 08:21 - 204 BytesFresh from a Day One screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Laser Time gang is here with a live, rambly review. MAJOR SPOILERS obviously… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch LASER... Read more
Laser Time – The Darkest Moments in Classic Christmas Entertainment
December 15, 2015 00:39 - 204 BytesHidden beneath a squeaky clean Holiday exterior lies some of the bleakest, cruelest, most macabre moments mainstream pop culture has ever unspooled. Plus the triumphant return of Erotic Fan Fiction Theater… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook |... Read more
Laser Time – Guide to the Star Wars Expanded Universe
December 07, 2015 21:21 - 204 BytesSpecial guest Kat Bailey walks us through the defunct worlds, stories, games and characters from the now dead Star Wars Expanded Universe… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch SUPPORT US LASER TIME... Read more
Laser Time – Comedians Shutting Down Hecklers
November 30, 2015 06:05 - 204 BytesLive vicariously through legendary stand-ups like Amy Schumer, Louis CK and George Carlin as they insult and shame loud jerks into humiliating silence… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch SUPPORT US LASER... Read more
Laser Time – Retail Horror Stories
November 23, 2015 21:36 - 204 BytesJust in time for the busiest shopping season of the year, we’re unleashing a Black Friday bundle of customer service nightmares and tales of retail hell… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch... Read more
Laser Time – 200
November 16, 2015 13:45 - 204 BytesWE DID IT! In honor of our 200th episode we’re streaming live and taking questions from you. Thank you so much for getting us here… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch SUPPORT... Read more
Laser Time – Pre-Shame Songs
November 09, 2015 12:51 - 204 BytesIt’s another LT listening party and we’re looking back at some of our guiltiest pleasures! Although this time, we’ve added in some very specific criteria: What’s a song you’re ashamed to love made BEFORE you were born?! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | ... Read more
Laser Time – The Worst Movies based on Live-Action TV Shows
November 02, 2015 20:47 - 204 BytesHaving run this concept into the ground with animated adaptations, it’s live-action’s turn in the barrel as we examine the rotting depths of TV-to-Movie transitions. DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch SUPPORT... Read more
Laser Time – Dracula Facts
October 26, 2015 09:33 - 204 BytesFrom Draculas to Blaculas, from Transylvania to Castlevania, we’ve been cursed to roam the show dispensing vampiric trivia on one of the greatest and most famous characters in pop culture history: Count Dracula! DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune |... Read more
Laser Time – Classic Horror Theme Song Quiz
October 20, 2015 00:36 - 204 BytesIt’s a Laser Time Quiz Down and we’re trying to see who can name the most classic Horror Movie Music Themes! How did you score? DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch SUPPORT... Read more
Laser Time – Evil Children
October 12, 2015 22:08 - 204 BytesLaser Time explores the most evil kids in pop culture history, as well as horrifying tales of our own wicked deeds as wee tots. What’s the most evil thing you did as a child? DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook ... Read more
Laser Time – Halloween Comfort Food
October 05, 2015 22:32 - 204 BytesOctober is here and it’s time to get SPOOOOOOOOOKY! We’re dispensing with our annual entertainment traditions and we wanna know what TV, movies, etc. you consider to be Halloween standards? DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter |... Read more
Laser Time – The Best Movies Based on TV Shows: Live-Action Edition!
September 28, 2015 23:31 - 204 BytesHollywood has mined the medium of television for decades now, but these films are the very best according to pure science… DOWNLOAD RSS | iTunes | Zune | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Twitch SUPPORT US LASER TIME ON... Read more