Laura Cain After Dark
Dive into the wild world of Laura Cain After Dark...your new favorite escape....hosted by Laura Cain and Erik Rimmer...Best friends and complete opposites which creates an engaging, sometimes shocking, hilarious atmosphere. Expect awkward confessions, crazy true stories, unedited, unscripted, unapologetic conversations, and the latest showbiz gossip. We love interviewing people from all walks of life and introducing you to new products, games, and TV shows.  This is a perfect escape from your daily stress...as raw as it gets, sometimes a bit raunchy, always funny and bursting with heart. Make this podcast your go-to happy place. We are fam...
Our Movie Star Listener!
Meet Noam Ashâactor, writer, producer and one of the most captivating humans weâve ever had on the show. His outstanding new film, Bookends, is earning praise on the festival circuit and stars Noam alongside Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham.
Noam opens up about being Jewish, being gay and working twice as hard to be seen and heard in an industry that doesnât always make room. His struggles, his steadfast morals and the values he brings to both the set and his life make him truly stand out. Heâs humble, honest, wildly t...
Our Celebrity Enounter!
Laura meets the lead singer of Trainâand immediately asks the dumbest question possible. His response? Even better. We also rave about the musical Begin Again, hear about Erikâs unexpected âSaint Francis of Assisiâ moment with a dying animal, and serve up a healthy dose of Double D Showbiz Newsâincluding what to watch and what to skip. Then we end with Disturbed Friends, the game that reveals just how deeply unwell we all are.
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Dating App Deep Dive.
Dating apps have officially lost their damn minds.Â
Itâs the MOTHER OF ALL HINGE CRINGES as Laura gives us a glimpse into the absolute insanity she has to sift through in the dating world. The profiles. The pictures. The pickup lines. The sheer AUDACITY. No wonder sheâs still single.
And Erikâs running commentary? BRUTAL. HILARIOUS. PERFECT.
Prepare to laugh your butt off, shake your head and possibly delete Hinge forever. This one is a MUST-LISTEN.
Go see Begin Again at The Old Globe. It just go...
BUSTED at Work!
This episode has EVERYTHING: workplace humiliation, a midnight trip down Californiaâs most haunted road, an emotional hospital, Hollywood, beauty products, celebrity dirt⌠and Chicken & Waffles OREOS.Â
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Laura kicks things off with the embarrassing incident that actually got her IN TROUBLE at work last week. Yep. She did it. Again. Then, she takes a late-night field trip down the legendary Proctor Valley Road â aka one of the creepiest, most haunted stretches of road in California. What happened out there? Letâs just say⌠going after dark may not have been her brightest idea. Meanwhile, Erik heads to L.A. for an ep...
This Party Went Off the Rails
SPENCER PRATT, DOUBLE D & THE ROOMMATE TELLS ALL
Our LIVE podcast party at Mr Charlieâs in Hillcrest went exactly how youâd expect a Laura Cain After Dark party to go: heartfelt, hilarious, and WAY too personal. We start with a fascinating and genuinely heartwarming conversation with the manager of Mr Charlieâs about the story behind this very special place, what it means to the Hillcrest community, and the pretty incredible Travis Barker connection. Yep, THAT Travis Barker. Then we turn the microphones over to some of our podcast people â and they have opinions! We get into Lau...
It's Party Time!!!!
EXCUSE THE SOUND⌠THIS ONE IS WORTH IT!
WEâRE HAVING A PARTY â AND YOUâRE INVITED!  And did we mention⌠ITâS FREE?! Mr Charlieâs in Hillcrest Monday, August 31st Party starts at 6pm đď¸ LIVE SHOW at 7pm!
Come early, hang with us, eat, laugh, and WIN STUFF because we have SO MANY. GIVEAWAYS. đ And on this episode⌠Erik reveals WHICH MOVIE STAR LISTENS TO OUR SHOW!
Laura goes down the creepy rabbit hole of paranormal theories about Proctor Valley Road.Â
 We talk about the absolutely magnificent Gaylord Pacific Resort. And then⌠DOUBLE D! Our always-ju...
Hot Mess Express
This episode doesnât just go off the rails⌠it blows up the tracks, steals the train and somehow ends up in another state. We admit things we probably shouldnât admit. We do things grown adults definitely shouldnât do. Secrets come out, boundaries disappear, and at several points we genuinely wonder, âShould we even be saying this?â Naturally, we keep talking. This may officially be the craziest Laura Cain After Dark yet. Unfiltered, inappropriate, hysterical and completely out of control. Buckle your seatbelts, people. AND⌠come be part of our crazy little family at our 7-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PODCAST PARTY! đ Weâre...
SLICE SLICE BABY
We kick things off with a special guest on set for a hot minuteâŚand then itâs PARTY TIME! đ Laura Cain After Dark is turning SEVEN! Come celebrate with us Monday night, August 31st at Mr Charlieâs in Hillcrest. Itâs FREE, weâve got tons of giveaways, and we want YOU there. DM us or drop a comment if youâre coming so we can properly prepare for the chaos. đ ThenâŚthings get bloody. 𩸠Erik tells us what the hell happened to his hand and how he ended up in the ER. Weâre talking slicing, stitches and a story you have to h...
Funniest Fart Story EVER
This episode has everything we probably shouldnât be admitting out loud. đ Producer Claire casually drops a BALL GAG STORY. Then Erik tells an epically hysterical fart story from his life that is so painfully embarrassing, you may need to pull over. And Laura? She confesses to pilfering hotel products like sheâs pulling off the worldâs biggest heist. S Basically, dignity took the week off. AND WEâRE TURNING 7! đ Come celebrate Laura Cain After Dark on Monday, August 31st at Mr Charlieâs in Hillcrest! Weâll be doing the podcast LIVE, and YOU are invited to come hang with us, laug...
ANOTHER Expensive Lesson
Apparently, Laura hasnât learned enough life lessons yetâŚbecause she found herself in ANOTHER sticky, fight-or-flight situationâthis time in Oregon. How does this keep happening to her?! Then comes the heartbreak. đ Ohhhh, the heartbreak. Erik accidentally lets it slip that three of the four besties on his official list are planning something super funâŚwithout Bestie #2, Laura..Are we detecting a little Mean Girls energy?! Laura takes the whole thing WAY too seriouslyâwhich, of course, makes Erik absolutely hysterical. And you know that instant wave of PANIC when a tow truck suddenly pulls up suspiciously close to your car...
The Hat Man
Ever heard of The Hat Man? This episode gets seriously creepy as Laura shares the chilling story of her son Charlie seeing the mysterious shadow figure multiple times as a little boy. Whether youâre a skeptic or a believer, this one might leave you sleeping with the lights on. Then itâs back to realityâŚor is it? Erik absolutely loses it after some bonehead steals his parking spot, and the rant is everything youâd hope for. Plus, Double D Showbiz is overflowing with juicy Real Housewives and The Valley gossip, and Laura admits to paying for a movieâŚ...
Flat Out Funny
Before you hit play⌠go ahead and get comfortable, because we literally recorded this one lying down. We were so relaxed, we were practically horizontal from start to finish! Claire returns with another hilarious Claireâs Corner, teaching us the latest slang the kids are throwing around these days, and we revive the fan-favorite game âWhatâs Your Price?ââwhere the answers get more outrageous with every round. So kick back, chill out, laugh with us, and spend a little time with our wonderfully weird podcast family.
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The Night Laura Lost It.
Things got messy fast when one innocent little body product turned into a full-on near panic moment that almost had 911 on speed dial. And just when you think it canât get wilder, wait till you hear what Laura did on her own front lawn. You wonât believe it. After Erik gives us the celebrity-filled details about the Hilary Duff concert where he was a VIP, he launches into a huge, big, giant, juicy Double D Showbiz News report. Btw, keep Monday night August 31st on your calendar. Weâre planning a full-on podcast party to celebrate 7 years of doi...
Our Unbelievable Disneyland Story
Erikâs Bestie #1, Marla, is back in the third chairâŚand the laughs start immediately. After Erik recaps his weekend studio tours, Laura shares what might be the most epic Disneyland experience of her lifeâand trust us, you wonât see the ending coming. Then Producer Claire teaches us what it means to be âcatching printââŚand suddenly Erik has a brand-new thing to worry about. Finally, itâs time for the wedding everyone canât stop talking about: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Rumors, opinions, hot takes, and plenty of laughs. Come hang out with usâŚand as always, love your...
Three Peas in a Pod(Cast)
What happens when your best friend invites his other best friend onto the podcast? Pure, glorious chaos. This week, Erikâs longtime BFF, Marla, officially joins us as our third host, and trust usâŚyouâre going to love her. Sheâs quick, hilarious, effortlessly witty, and immediately fits right into the madness. We kick things off with Lauraâs unexpected C-SPAN appearance covering Coronadoâs Fourth of July parade, hit a few hot topics, and thenâŚitâs game on. Laura and Marla each wrote heartfelt poems about what Erikâs friendship means to them. Sweet? At first. Competitive? Absol...
Fourth of July Fun
Think you know your America? đşđ¸ Before you fire up the grill or light the fireworks, Laura puts Erik and Producer Claire to the test with a hilarious Fourth of July trivia showdown! From surprising history to questions that really shouldâve been easy, youâll be yelling answers at your speakersâŚand probably laughing at a few spectacular misses along the way. How many can you get right? Play along and see if youâre more patriotic than this crew! As always, expect plenty of sarcasm, ridiculous side conversations, unexpected laughs, and the kind of real-life chaos youâve come to love. Fr...
The Clog of Shame
Have you ever had something so unbelievably embarrassing happen in public that you wanted to change your name and move to another state? PleaseâŚtell Laura sheâs not alone because this weekâs confession is one for the history books. It happened in a restaurant, involved a whole lot of humiliation, and weâre counting on you to make her feel just a little less mortified. Then we tackle a few hot debates: Do you actually shower before getting into a public pool? Be honest! And whose side are you on in the viral hotel pool chair showdown after on...
Whatâs In The Box Whatâs In The Bowl
You know those online purchases that seem like a fantastic ideaâŚuntil they arrive? YeahâŚLaura has one of those moments. Actually, she has TWO. First, she unboxes the latest additions from her never-ending Temu obsession, and letâs just sayâŚthe jury is definitely still out. Then she proudly introduces something she bought after seeing it on Instagramâa purchase that may go down as either the smartest investment of her lifeâŚor one of the most ridiculous. Weâll let you decide. Laura also shares something much more meaningful. Her son, Charlie, is chasing an incredible altruistic goal on two wheels...
Tofu Ramen From Hell!!!!!
What do a questionable bowl of vegan ramen, a late-night household catastrophe, and a best-friend ranking crisis have in common? That would be Laura and Erik! This episode is pure, unfiltered chaos. It all started with a bowl of vegan ramen. Harmless, right? Wrong. What followed was a chain of events so outrageous, so horrifying, and somehow so ridiculously funny that everyone involved may need therapy. Laura shares every unbelievable detail from the Saturday night disaster that turned her home into ground zero for one of the most unforgettable incidents in Laura Cain After Dark history. Meanwhile, Erik is...
Meltdown Mode
WellâŚthe podcast took a day off. And trust us, there was a reason. This week, Laura pulls back the curtain and shares the very real story behind her mini meltdown. From stress piling up to life throwing one curveball after another, she lays out all the gritty, messy, honest detailsâincluding the current living situation that has her questioning just about everything. Itâs raw, itâs relatable, itâs occasionally ridiculous, and somehow itâs still funny. Because if you donât laugh, you might cryâŚand Laura may have already handled that part. Then Erik reviews the new movie Di...
Ruined by Reality.
Sometimes life doesnât gently whisperâŚsometimes it grabs you by the shoulders and smacks you with a full-on reality stick. After some classic Laura and Erik banter, Laura shares the horrifying moment that made her suddenly realize she has entered an entirely new chapter of lifeâŚand letâs just say, she was NOT emotionally prepared. What starts as shock quickly spirals into a hilarious deep dive into all the other random discounts and perks people âof a certain ageâ can score. Some are exciting. Some are humbling. All are slightly terrifying. Then, after the emotional damage settles in, Erik fir...
Normal or Nope NyQuil Episode
Whatâs something totally normal that somehow still feels wildly embarrassing?! Thatâs the chaotic rabbit hole we tumble down in this episode as we confess the everyday things people secretly doâŚbut would NEVER admit out loud. Sleeping with the covers completely over your face except your nose? Normal or nope? Weird shower habits? Tiny ânaughtyâ quirks? Weâre 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 fadingâŚFAST. Why? Because this man thought chugging NIGHTTIME NyQuil right before recording was a brilliant anti...
Lauraâs Shocking Confessions
Three confessions. Three jaw-dropping stories. One podcast episode you absolutely cannot miss. đłđ This week, Laura spills THREE major confessions⌠including one that almost got her arrested, one thatâs 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 â 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 wa...
Laura's Mainfesto
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 Evanâs graduation, this episode is packed with laugh-out-loud moments and unbelievable stories. Then thereâs 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 elseâs feelings at the exp...
Erik's Mega Meltdown!
Itâs a full-on celebration episodeâŚwith chaos, of course. Lauraâs 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 daughterâs graduation from Fordham...
Graduation Tears & Clamato Fears
Laura is headed to NYC to celebrate her daughterâs 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 longâŚwe 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. Itâs unhinged, ridiculous, laugh-out-loud funny...
Hinge Cringe Binge Bonanza
Online dating turns into a full-blown comedy disaster in this episode of Laura Cain After Darkďżź called âHinge Cringe.â 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 doesnât stop there. We also dive into hilarious personal confessions, random life frustrations, and one of Erikâs signature over-the-top rants. The conversation bounces from relatable relationship disasters to outrageous observations about modern life, keeping the energy fun, unpredicta...
Our Anti-Bucket Lists
We kick things off with a genuinely baffling phenomenon: Erik gets stopped by strangers constantly â 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 â 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 â and the truly disproportionate drama that followed all the way to Mexico. We round things out with âShitty C...
Bring it on, May!
May just kicked the door down and we saidâŚfine, Bring It On, May! This episode is stacked with everythingâLauraâs birthday (which Erik insists on aging up every single yearâŚrude), her daughterâs big graduation from Fordham University, and all the love (and chaos) of Motherâs Day. And in a plot twist no one saw comingâLaura is officially back in the dating poolâŚđł The result? Some of the most cringeworthy, awkward, laugh-out-loud online dating exchanges youâve ever heard. Itâs painful. Itâs hilarious. Itâs everything. Then Erik unloads the Mother Load of Double D Showbiz Newsâwe...
Erik's Gigatic Gripe
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...
Laura's Stripper Fantasy
Laura spills the tea on her legendary stripper routine to âBattle Flagâ by Lo Fidelity Allstars (the remix) â and it sounds amazing. Erik then brings us crashing back to reality with what that routine would actually look like today. Weâre not judging. Much. Weâre also obsessed with Alien Girls at the Old Globe Theater in Balboa Park â go see it!! Head to theoldglobe.org and use code GIRLS for 25% off your tickets. Youâre welcome. Erik wraps things up with a big, juicy Double D Showbiz Report. Hot takes, hot gossip â all of it. Donât miss it!âââââââââââââââ...
Texts, Temu & Total Confessions
Buckle up, because this episode does NOT ease you in gently. We kicked things off with the moment of truth from our Text Your Ex segment â and letâs just say⌠not everyone got a reply. (Spoiler: only ONE of us did, and Lauraâs attempt? Absolutely, magnificently cringe-worthy. We are not okay.) Then Laura redeems herself â sort of â by going full fashion show with her latest Temu hauls. Yes, the links are there, yes, theyâre suspiciously cheap, and yes, we are absolutely buying them anyway. But the real chaos? Saved for last. We played The Question Game, and things got rev...
My Big TV Cameo
We waste NO time diving straight into Erikâs extra juicy Double D Newsâbecause when itâs hot, itâs HOT âŚand it sets the stage perfectly for Lauraâs big momentâŚher cameo on 90 Day: The Single Life! Yes, it happened, but waitâit gets even better. We call Lauraâs sister to get her unfiltered, no-holding-back review of the episode, and letâs just sayâŚSHOCKING doesnât even cover it đł This one is wild, hilarious, and totally canât-miss. Hit play, tell your friends, and
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Text Your Ex
This one goes OFF the rails in the most uncomfortably hilarious way. We each pick an ex⌠and then hand over our phones while the others craft the most unhinged, awkward, âshould we REALLY send this?â text imaginable. No backing out. No editing. Just hit send and deal with the consequences. The mission? Get a response. The reality? Pure chaos, instant regret, and moments that will make you want to crawl out of your own skin. Did anyone actually hear back⌠or did we all just ruin our reputations forever? Itâs cringe. Itâs bold. Itâs wildly enter...
Coachella Unloaded With Delana
Coachella chaos, celeb sightings, and a full-on festival downloadâthis episode is stacked! We get the ultimate inside scoop from Star 94.1âs Delana, who boots-on-the-ground at Coachella all weekend long. She spills the good (iconic vibes, canât-miss moments), the not-so-fun (hello heat, crowds, and prices) and the most EPIC performances of the weekend. Erik rolls in hot with a LOADED, extra-juicy edition of the Double D Reportâserving up all the showbiz tea you didnât know you needed. And just when things were about to get really unhinged⌠we ran out of time to play âText Your Ex.âDonât worr...
This is Shocking!
Erik is on a mission: cheer Laura up at all costsâŚno matter how ridiculous it gets. What starts as sweet quickly spirals into absolute chaos when he whips out a shock device, hooks it up to her arms, and unleashes the most unhinged, hilarious sounds youâve ever heardâcue full-on crying laughter from everyone in the room. Just when you think it canât get any crazier, Erik doubles down with a round of âMake Laura Laugh,â armed with painfully bad dad jokes that somehow make everything even more unhinged (and go completely off the rails). Itâs wild, itâs r...
Real and Raw Up In Here
Laura kicks things off with something raw, real, and incredibly relatableâopening up about her recent mental struggles in a way thatâs honest, vulnerable, and, somehow, still sprinkled with humor. Itâs the kind of moment that reminds you why you love her. Then we take a wild turn⌠straight into space đ with a fascinating convo about Artemis II and one astronautâs powerful perspective on Earth that might just shift how you see everything. And of course, we wrap it all up with a juicy, canât-miss edition of the Double D Showbiz Reportâfeaturing the hottest shows you should...
Prom Night Secrets EXPOSED!
Prom night⌠the hype, the drama, the dresses, the datesâand the stories weâve been holding onto for YEARS!!! In this episode, we spill EVERYTHING about our high school prom experiences⌠who went and who just recently squeezed back into their prom dress âŚfor the first time ever. And wait until you hear from one of the actual prom datesâwe call him up and get HIS side of the night. Letâs just say⌠memories were unlocked, truths were revealed, and nothing was off limits. Itâs nostalgic, itâs outrageous, itâs a little shocking and a lot hilarious.
Crazy Desert Weekend!
Desert chaos, unlocked. Laura hits the road with Mom and her ride-or-die since high school, the legendary Auntie Doo Doo⌠and somehow manages to do something at her desert house that NO ONE has done in 45 years (yes, we call her to confirm and she lets all the secrets fly out) Meanwhile, Producer Claire casually announces sheâs now a mom of SEVEN⌠seven what exactly?! Weâve got a quirky little show-and-tell moment before Erik comes in hot with a super juicy Double D Showbiz News drop that you do NOT want to miss. Itâs weird, itâs hilarious, i...
The Yellow Thong Guy from Neighbors!
Heâs 72, fearless, and rocking a tiny yellow speedo like itâs a lifestyleâand now heâs in OUR studio! From the HBO Max series Neighbors, the one and only Danny Smiechowski joins Laura Cain After Dark to spill the naked truth about living boldly, aging unapologetically, and embracing life with (almost) nothing on. đđĽ
We dive into the highs, the side-eyes, and the straight-up hilarious moments of being a front-yard fitness legend and nudist at heartâwith a whole lot of heart to match.
This episode is wild, inspiring, shocking, and ridiculously...
