Laura Cain After Dark

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Ask Us ANYTHING!

Awkward, uncomfortable, funny, honest, and a bit shocking. All kinds of feelings when we answer your burning questions on the podcast. We put out a call on social media to "ask us anything, and we will answer anything." Some of your questions are very personal, some are hard to answer with a straight face, and some will leave you knowing more about us than you might want to! You gotta listen to this one. It's a doozy. Thanks to everyone who floated us a question. We just adore our podcast family...

An Epic Celebrity Surprise!

Something Big Is Coming

Laura’s “psychic” abilities are telling her that we are all in for something huge soon. What is it? You’ll have to listen. Erik, the guy who knows where every penny of his money goes, gets his phone turned off! A dose of Rando News including what’s up with tipping in 2025 and things we all experience but never talk about. And, Laura’s Auntie Doo Doo joins the show to play a game of “Have you ever…?” She’s 84 and doesn’t mince words and narcs on Laura’s mom (those two 84 year old are best friends...

How To Get On A Gameshow

The Joke Challenge

We kick off the show with a hearty round of “Make Laura Laugh” where Erik throws down some of his best material to try to get a giggle out of Laura, who is not a fan of jokes. She likes funny people and sarcasm and witty comebacks and that kind of thing, but dumb jokes make her annoyed. Does Erik succeed in his quest to make her laugh out loud at one of his many jokes? Plus, a Rando News report includes which states have the highest likelihood of an alien abduction. Here’s a hint…if you live on ...

Blind Taste Test

You won't believe what Erik feeds Laura in "Eat This, Not That." It's beyond anything she's ever put in her mouth and Erik loves every minute of it. Why Laura agrees to do this is beyond comprehension. Guess who's going to a taping of "Let's Make a Deal" on Friday? And, one of our little teaser reels exploded over the weekend. Two of us get slammed in the comments, which we read. It's pretty hysterical. Love your podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura...

All Cringe and No Rizz

If you like cringe-worthy, awkward things, you'll be glued to this episode. . Laura busts out the latest slang terms, which are on the way out...according to our 24-year-old producer. How many of these text acronyms do you know? We have a complete list. Erik explains the difference between a Platinum Star Gay and a Gold Star Gay...do you know? Here's where it gets bad. We play a new fun "sounding" card game, but it quickly becomes all sorts of cringe. . Uncomfortable moments o' plenty and hardco...

The Best Advice I've Ever Received

Do you have a good piece of advice to pass on to someone? What's the best advice you've ever received? We are all over the map with our answers, including advice from two 84-year-old women, a 29-year-old French woman, and a 20-year-old college student. The Double D Showbiz Report is jam-packed with juicy gossip and stories. Are George and Amal dunzo? Does Ben want his first Jennifer back? Something is bothering Laura. Something odd happened one night last week. Let us know what you think about i...

$69 Outfit of the Month

Laura starts off the show with her $69 head-to-toe Outfit of the Month. All the prices and details about where she got her affordable fashion pieces are on our website at www.lauracainafterdark.com. The outfit includes a hair piece! It's Laura's 18th sober birthday on March 7th. She tells us about what it was like before she turned her life around. We end the show by playing a round of "Yep or Nope." For example, have you ever been broken up with over text? Have you ever peed your pants? Have yo...

Oscar Stylist Rates Celebrity Outfits

Our very own Erik is a celebrity stylist on the side, so guess what? He was in Hollywood on Sunday helping an A-list celeb get all dolled up for the Academy Awards. Who was it? Can he even tell us? Who and what did he see while at the show? Plus, Erik gives his annual BEST and WORST dressed list for this year's Oscar fashions. This is a jam-packed show filled with showbiz gossip and first-hand news. Love your podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cai...

Banned From The Oscars

How did Laura go from being a Seat Filler at the Oscars and Emmys for five years to being blacklisted in Hollywood. You gotta hear this story. And, see the pictures that got her in trouble. We also play a round of "Innocent or Guilty" which leads to revealing and surprising revelations. We love our podcast family. And we appreciate your support so much. Love your podcast! https://www.lauracainafterdark.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dar...

Fun Things To Do in San Diego. (1)

Have you heard of these unique SD activities? The Japanese Escape Room downtown... A Hot Tub Boat Cruise... A GoCar Tour.. A night-time Paddle Pub Tour on Mission Bay... How about Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp this weekend? Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday night. And, did you know the Carlsbad Flower Fields open on Saturday? Just a few ideas to spice things up.. How about a heap of juicy celebrity news? Erik brings it hardcore in his weekly Double D Hollywood Report. Is Justin Bieber ok? Diddy's lawyer...

Resting Bitch Face

If you saw Erik in public, would his face scare you away? We discuss his severe case of "resting bitch face" and how it affects his daily life. Laura's hat...yes or no? Guys say it's out of style and ugly. Laura begs to differ. An embarrassing confession from Laura about something she bought to help her do something. She thinks it's genius, the boys think she's got a problem. What's the best lesson you learned in 2024? And, we get a little naughty when we play a round of "Mind in the Gutter." A ...

The Fortune Cookie Test

Do you believe in fortune cookies? Have you ever kept one in your wallet or phone case? Laura is a firm believer that they are signs of the future. So, we put them to the test. We pick out random cookies and read the fortunes to see if they are legit or lame. The guys aren't buying this at all. What is up with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold showing their faces at the SNL 50th anniversary show? And, whose concert got canceled by a "fatberg???" And, omg, are you watching Severance? Dude! We toss ar...

JC Penney Awkward Photo Shoot

We needed new promo pics, Laura found a Groupon, and BOOM we found ourselves at the photo studio at JC Penney posing up a storm. These pictures are so crazy cringe, you're gonna laugh. We have to figure out which one to use. They are all so special in their own uncomfortable way. haha. In the comments, let us know which one you like best! Then we launch into Japanese words that are used to help you stop overthinking. Laura found this and thought it would be a positive, nice segment. Of course, i...

Close Call at the Casino

You need to hear about Laura's last-minute casino field trip and The "hottest Vietnamese sandwich in history" story. It's wild, it's funny, it's true and it has a happy ending. Erik goes toe to toe or beak to body with an old parrot. Sounds made up but it's all true. You need to hear this unreal story. We briefly touch on our awkward JC Penney Podcast Promo Shoot (more on that next episode.) We dive into the Drake/Kendrick beef and the other celeb beefs in the Double D news. Try not to be offend...

Float, Baby, Float!

PTSD? Anxiety? Depression? Stress? Racing thoughts? Exhaustion? Do any of these things trouble you? Let us introduce you to “Floating.” Laura had an amazing experience during her first float, so we invited the President of True Rest Float Spa to the show to talk about it. You’ll learn about all the benefits of floating and why you must try it. Mandy Miller, her mom Sue Ellen, and baby Rawley bring good vibes and positivity to this episode. We hope you enjoy learning about this cool service. Plus...

The Show's Emily Joins The Show!

You hear Emily Griffiths every weekday morning on Rock 105.3 FM. Did you know she was with another hit morning show before that? We talk to Emily about the Jeff and Jer days and her old modeling days (and yes we have priceless pictures) We then whip out The Bowl of Questions to get to know Emily more than we already do! She's funny, real, hot, engaging, a great mother, daughter, partner, and talent. She is like our sister and we hope you love her as much as we do. She fits right in with our Unap...

Top Wedding Trends of 2025

We have loads of Rando News to share including what you can expect at a wedding this year, the new "no slutty clothing" policy an airline just announced, a man who turned orange after following a popular diet, the world's grossest foods, and the luckiest days of 2025. We bust out a bunch of new captivating questions in a round of The Question Game. Examples..." Is there something you need to let out? If so, let it out." and "What conspiracy theory do you buy into?" This game always leads to funn...

Texting The Wrong Number

Have you ever texted something to the wrong person...something embarrassing? That's what happened to Laura last week. It's also happened to Erik. Both stories are pretty funny. We also talk to Lorena Montes on the show. She survived the devastating floods of 2024 that destroyed so many homes in San Diego. She tells us what it was like on that day when the water kept rising and rising before her eyes. Lorena is also the Development Director for the Foundation for the Children of the Californias. ...

Biggest Scams of 2025

Did you know that a supposed "wrong number text" could be a scam? Did you know that celebrity scams are a big thing now? Laura has a friend who genuinely thinks she's talking to Kevin Costner. These fraudsters have become so savvy and sneaky with AI in the picture. We run down the latest ways people are being scammed out of money and time. Watch this to save yourself from falling for one of these frauds. Laura is hell-bent on ensuring no one else gets hosed by these scammers. She's been a victim...

Does Gen Z Know These Things_

The two Gen Xers on the show ask our resident Gen Zer how many things from our era he knows. Surprising, shocking, and funny….to say the least. We also talk about the major drama surrounding the Blake Lively/Jason Baldoni scandal and the massive lawsuit in our Double D Celeb Gossip segment. And, do you think Laura’s shoes are sensible and classy or ugly and witchy? She thinks they are great, the boys, not so much! Love you for listening. We’re here to make you laugh and take your mind off the da...

How To Become a Model

Fun fact, Erik modeled for Hugo Boss, among other designers, when he was a young thing. The story about how he was discovered is unbelievable! You’ve gotta hear it, including a story of the one time he modeled hung-over. This is kind of the “Erik Show” because after that he talks about his BIRTHDAY trip to Mexico complete with the playing of my birthday song to him. Producer Bryan cringing through the whole thing. Haha. Unapologetically unfiltered. New episodes coming your way next week! Love yo...

Psychic Predictions For 2025

We're back, baby! Happy New Year. On that note, we have a special in-studio guest, Reverend Doctor, Psychic, Medium, and Spiritualist Natalie Vail to tell us what 2025 has in store for all of us. And, what does the significance of the upcoming Year of the Snake mean? She is so fascinating and good; you don't want to miss this. Plus, what item in Laura's house gave her bad vibes??? Plus, we talk about the Christmas Eve fart, the yacht incident, and the crazy place Laura slept on New Year's Eve. K...

2024 Highlights & 2025 Dreams

We're all decked out in our terrible Temu outfits from the last episode to show you the horror. Producer Bryan makes the call...who ultimately won the big contest this year? Speaking of this year, we discuss our personal highs and special moments from 2024 and what we want to accomplish in 2025. Laura's big one might surprise you. Laura also gets serious for a little bit to talk about Charlie's Story and how she almost lost her precious son at birth. She explains how grateful she is to the peopl...

Terrible Temu Gift Exchange

This is our second annual Temu Christmas where Erik and Laura dive deep into the dark web of the discount website to find the most hideous things to gift each other. The loser has to wear or display their “gifts” in public. Producer Bryan is the all-important judge of who bought the worst items possible. Watch the holiday horror unfold in this very funny, entertaining, ugly, shocking episode. Who do you think won the Terrible Temu contest? We’d love your input. Get ready for the grossest Christm...

What Even Are These Movies?

Erik busts out the Golden Globe nominees and we were stunned. The three of us haven't heard of half of these movies. Have you? Laura had an audition for a game show last week. Did she make it? And, have you heard of the Holi-Dog? Laura's Rando News segment includes that story and more. Coming up next week...our Terrible Temu Christmas Gift Exchange. It's ON between Laura and Erik. Thanks for being part of our podcast family. Love your podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

The Worst Standup Routine You'll Ever See

This could be the most awkward show we've ever done..The Laura Cain After Dark Stand-Up Comedy Contest. Each of us had to perform a 2-3 minute set in front of professional comedian, Mal Hall, who was asked to give honest opinions about who did the best and who bombed. This is a can't-miss episode...the nervousness, the awkward content, and Mal's feedback are priceless. This will make you cringe and crack up at the same time. And, Laura thinks she took it too far and may have pissed off Erik fore...

The Nut Attack

In our last episode, Laura served Erik and Producer Bryan her mom's infamous Jello creation. One of the ingredients of the horror is walnuts. Laura forgot that Erik is highly allergic to nuts. So, poor Erik sniffles, sweats, and tries to breathe while we do the show. He survived. This episode barely made it. It's funny, though. Love your podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support ....