Info
Before there was MTV, there was New Wave Theater. Peter & The Acid King is a documentary podcast that explores the life and unsolved death of New Wave Theater host...
show more
Before there was MTV, there was New Wave Theater. Peter & The Acid King is a documentary podcast that explores the life and unsolved death of New Wave Theater host and key cultural curator Peter Ivers. The show takes us on a deep dive through the grimy, chaotic world of the early ‘80s Los Angeles punk rock scene from which he emerged. Narrated by native LA punk and esteemed director Penelope Spheeris. Imagine Audio is your destination for the highest quality audio documentaries. Our latest show, 'Peter and the Acid King' is out now. Or check out Big Sugar further down the feed.
show less
Episodes & Posts
Episodes
Posts
Transcribed
19 SEP 2023 · See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
25 SEP 2023 · On March 3rd, 1983, Peter Ivers—the eccentric and beloved host of New Wave Theater—was found bludgeoned to death in his apartment. Forty years later, his friends are still searching for answers about what happened to him. This episode features information and audio from the following sources:
- Decline of Western Civilization Part I
- Wayne’s World
- https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25
- https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/
- https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/27/an-einstein-among-neanderthals-the-tragic-prince-of-la-counterculture
- https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-19830327-la-time/24677306/
- https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2019-12-04/peter-ivers-becoming-reissue-new-wave-theatre
See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
2 OCT 2023 · After his first album flops, Peter Ivers moves to LA for a fresh start. As his friends excel in film, TV, and music, Peter starts to fall behind. -- This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I Animal House Eraserhead Grand Theft Auto In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25 https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/ https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/27/an-einstein-among-neanderthals-the-tragic-prince-of-la-counterculture https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times-19830327-la-time/24677306/ https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2019-12-04/peter-ivers-becoming-reissue-new-wave-theatrehttps://daily.bandcamp.com/features/peter-ivers-becoming-peter-ivers-interviewSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
9 OCT 2023 · As host of New Wave Theater, Peter Ivers found himself in the middle of the LA punk scene. From police raids, DIY-venues, and the outsiders it attracted, we explore punk music and the LA underground. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Decline of Western Civilization Part I In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25 https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/ https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/peter-ivers-becoming-peter-ivers-interview https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2019-12-04/peter-ivers-becoming-reissue-new-wave-theatre https://medium.com/cuepoint/starting-from-zero-2dafd23948aaSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
16 OCT 2023 · When an opportunity that combines Peter’s love of music, performance, and LA’s underground comes his way, he feels like it might be a new beginning. But Peter has no idea what—or who—he’s dealing with. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25 https://www.npr.org/2013/10/30/241866098/how-punk-is-this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AumYnYlG9fg https://medium.com/cuepoint/starting-from-zero-2dafd23948aa https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/inside-john-belushis-long-lost-punk-song-with-fear-73830/ https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/ https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/peter-ivers-becoming-peter-ivers-interview https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2019-12-04/peter-ivers-becoming-reissue-new-wave-theatreSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
23 OCT 2023 · Enter: The Acid King. People were equal parts inspired by and terrified of David Jove. He sold acid to the Rolling Stones, fled Canada on a felony charge, and… oh yeah, he created New Wave Theater. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25 https://rarifiedheirpodcast.libsyn.com/rarified-heir-podcast-episode-61-lili-haydn-part-1-lotus-weinstock LIFE, Keith Richards In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi5A5GS17AQ&t=507s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7l5ogO_5_U https://www.nme.com/photos/the-great-rolling-stones-drug-bust-1402298 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-sep-04-mn-28752-story.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1323236/The-Acid-King-confesses-Rolling-Stones-drug-bust-set-MI5-FBI.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-04-12/source-family-cult-l-a-father-yod-mark-ruffalo-rick-rubin-vegetarian-restaurant https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/dec/21/father-yod-the-1970s-cult-leader-whose-wild-psychedelia-was-more-suited-to-disneyland-than-dive-barsSee https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
30 OCT 2023 · A big secret. Tornados. Rain. A lost wallet. $15,000 dollars in cash that’s gone missing. Peter’s last day feels ominous. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGbl6Ip9n6k&t=4s In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/#:~:text=Around%202%3A30%20p.m.%20on,fully%20clothed%2C%20on%20bloodstained%20sheets.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
6 NOV 2023 · Many of Peter’s friends arrived at the crime scene before the police. Which meant that by the time the cops arrived, the scene had already been corrupted—and multiple pieces of evidence had gone missing. Years later, people would discover that evidence in some unexpected places. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: Who Killed Peter Ivers, Michael Bygrave Quincy, ME NBC News CBS News In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/27/an-einstein-among-neanderthals-the-tragic-prince-of-la-counterculture https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
13 NOV 2023 · How do you mourn someone who was so very alive? It’s a question Peter’s friends asked over and over. Today, we look into how Peter’s community grieved the loss of their friend. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: The Peter Principle, John Leone In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/27/an-einstein-among-neanderthals-the-tragic-prince-of-la-counterculture https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribed
20 NOV 2023 · Samoan drug gangs, secret lovers, and the acid king. There’s a lot more to Peter’s story that’s left to uncover. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25 In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/27/an-einstein-among-neanderthals-the-tragic-prince-of-la-counterculture https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Before there was MTV, there was New Wave Theater. Peter & The Acid King is a documentary podcast that explores the life and unsolved death of New Wave Theater host...
show more
Before there was MTV, there was New Wave Theater. Peter & The Acid King is a documentary podcast that explores the life and unsolved death of New Wave Theater host and key cultural curator Peter Ivers. The show takes us on a deep dive through the grimy, chaotic world of the early ‘80s Los Angeles punk rock scene from which he emerged. Narrated by native LA punk and esteemed director Penelope Spheeris. Imagine Audio is your destination for the highest quality audio documentaries. Our latest show, 'Peter and the Acid King' is out now. Or check out Big Sugar further down the feed.
show less
Information
| Author | iHeartMedia |
| Organization | iHeart Podcasts |
| Categories | True Crime |
| Website | - |
| - |
Copyright 2025 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company
