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...
Clogged and Cursed
Just when you thought Laura couldnât possibly have ANOTHER horrifying toilet-clogging storyâŚOH, YES SHE DOES! And this one might take the porcelain throne! But wait, Erik has an equally awkward tale to add to the embarrassment. WHY DO THESE THINGS KEEP HAPPENING TO US?! Then things go from crappy to CREEPY when Laura reveals a terrifying encounter at one of San Diegoâs most haunted spots. Was she spiritually attacked from multiple directions? She sure thinks so, and the details will give you goosebumps! And Erik rolls in with a Double D Showbiz News truck overflowing with juicy...
Our Most SHOCKING Episode
THIS EPISODE IS A MUST if you want to laugh your butt off, fill your mind and soul with humor and hilarity, and get to know us on a deeper level. This includes a freaky story about a mirror Laura got from the Buy Nothing Group. You are welcome to chime in on Laura's new amazing shoes, which offend the rest of the crew. So rude! Chime in... they're cute, right? Then the shocking part happens. The medical-grade zapper Erik attaches to Laura is so intense, she makes the craziest, funniest sounds- screams you've ever heard on this podcast! Trust...
Kiran + Nivi-Two Voices, True Magic.
Every once in a while, you stumble across something online that makes you STOP scrolling. For Laura, it was two incredibly talented twin sisters named Kiran + Nivi. Their voices were so stunning, she did something completely spontaneous. She reached out to them! And guess what? THEY ANSWERED! And now theyâre sitting in our studio! These soft-spoken, sweet, incredibly polite young women are anything BUT ordinary. Theyâre rising stars with millions of followers, viral hits like â8 billion peopleâ and âmidnight snack,â and some seriously famous fans, including Alicia Keys, Sia and Meghan Trainor! But hereâs the thing. You can talk about...
THE Doll Face Club Dame
Klea or AI? You Decide! Â
Buckle up because this episode is equal parts inspiring, outrageous, brutally honest, and downright HILARIOUS! Meet Klea, the powerhouse behind Doll Face Club Sober Living Community, whoâs turning her passion for recovery into a mission of hope, healing, second chances, and serious girl power. We get into her story, the reality of addiction and recovery, and how sheâs helping people rebuild their lives. But donât worry, this isnât your typical serious sit-down. The chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS, the laughs are nonstop, and absolutely NOTHING is sugarcoated! Itâs recov...
Sleazy Names & Ghostly Claims.
What would you rename someone if you had the chance? Erik fires off some twisted but surprisingly thought-provoking questions, and the name Laura picks for Erik sounds like he should be starring in an adult film!Â
Then buckle up for a hefty, headline-grabbing round of Rando News, followed by a deep dive into the wild Elizabeth Holmes documentary. We have THOUGHTS!
And weâre gearing up for a BANGER of a week! Halloween madness, Klea from Doll Face Club, two insanely talented girls skyrocketing toward stardom, and a GIVEAWAY!
Oh, and just WAIT until you hear the gho...
ASMR AF Up in Here!
Shhhhh⌠things are getting VERY touchy-feely up in here! We welcome Alexandria Flores, San Diegoâs only ASMR Sensory Provider, for an experience involving gentle touch, whispering, and some serious relaxation. But can she turn our resident skeptic, Erik, into an ASMR believer? Or is all that soft-spoken, tingly business just too much for him? Youâll have to watch! đ SPECIAL DEAL FOR OUR PODCAST PEEPS! Get $25 OFF one of Alexandriaâs 75-minute sessions! Book at www.asmrcollectivesd.org and use code LCAD! But FIRST⌠the big reveal!
Our new podcast set is ALMOST finished! Will Laura ma...
The Naked Truth...Almost.
Pardon our appearance! Our podcast set is under construction, hence the plain black background. So WHY did we wear black shirts?! We look like two washed-out floating heads, but trust us, the show is anything but dull! Erik kicks things off by turning Producer Claire into James Lipton from Inside the Actors Studio, complete with a sexy British accent! She fires off his famous questions, including âWhatâs your favorite curse word?â and âWhat do you want to hear when you arrive in heaven?â The answers take us down some WILD rabbit holes, including a high school prom date with a GLA...
A Soap Opera Life
Drama BEFORE we even hit record?!
Oh, you have NO idea! Something major went down just minutes before the podcast started, and Laura spills as much as she can without getting herself into even MORE trouble! And speaking of trouble, Lauraâs high school reunion had it ALL: an apology, an injury, a mortifying moment, and a downright DIS! But hey, it was great seeing everyone! Erik brings the heat with a juicy Double D Showbiz Report, including a WILD Selma Blair incident, something you MUST watch, and something you can absolutely skip! This episode is aw...
Reunions and Rear-Ends, Oh My.
Lauraâs headed to her HIGH SCHOOL REUNION this weekendâand sheâs going back to school in style. Her best guy friend, Aaron Garrity, calls in with hilarious memories⌠and casually drops the news that heâs sharing her hotel room, too. What could go wrong? Don't worry, Aaron is pure gold. Laura is the issue. Luckily, itâs Aaron: entrepreneur, powerhouse businessman, longtime friendâand, as youâll hear, a voice that sounds like it shouldâve sold millions of albums. Seriously, who IS this guy?! Get to know the fascinating Aaron at AaronGarrity.comâ ďżź. Then Erik takes a sentimental st...
The Last Gift Won an Emmy!
Bring the tissues for this one. â¤ď¸
We sit down with the incredible people behind the now Emmy-winning short documentary âThe Last Gift: Jimâs Courage, Our Hopeââa beautiful, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring story about one manâs extraordinary final gift to HIV research. (The Last Gift Studyâ ďżź)
We talk about Jimâs legacy, the remarkable strides being made in HIV/AIDS treatment and cure research, and the humanity behind the science. And THENâŚdirector Ryan Neisz actually let us hold the Emmy! đ This conversation is heavy. Itâs hopeful. Itâs beautiful. And that Emmy co...
Backyard Runaway
Is Laura a full-blown weirdo, or is she actually onto something brilliant? You be the judge. Erik has another run-in with customer service at a major companyâand this time, he goes full top tier. Then, after the terrible helicopter accident in L.A., we share what life as a chopper photog is really like. One of us even flew the very next morning. Yes, really. We close with a tribute to our dear friends Pam and Jerry Cesak of Rancho Coastal Humane Society. This was the first time weâd spent most of a show together since Jerr...
Meet Our New PsychicâŚAI!
We let AI take a deep dive into our psyches, and apparently weâve found our new psychic. It gets weird. It gets freaking awkward. The tension is so thick Producer Claire canât even look at us. Secrets come out, a few nerves get hit, and our souls are pretty much cut wide open for everyone to hear. AI is so spot on, weâre almost afraid to post this episode.
Thank goodness Erik brings us back to earth with an extra juicy dose of Double D Showbiz News. This one is off th...
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...
