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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.
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Peter and the Acid King: Peter Ivers Is Dead
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
New Wave Theater
Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers
'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture
Peter Ivers: A Death of Innocence
Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise
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Peter and the Acid King: The Man in the Radiator
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.
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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
New Wave Theater
Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers
'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture
Peter Ivers: A Death of Innocence
Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demiseUnraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers
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Peter and the Acid King: The LA Underground
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.
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This episode features information and audio from the following sources:
Decline of Western Civilization Part I
In Heaven Everything is Fine by Josh Frank
New Wave Theater
Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers
Unraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers
Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise
Starting from the Zero
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Peter and the Acid King: New Wave Theater
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.
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This episode features information and audio from the following sources:
New Wave Theater
“How Punk is This?” Ask Me Another, NPR.
Punk and Tomatoes
Starting from the Zero
Inside John Belushi’s Long Lost Punk Song With Fear
Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers
Unraveling the Mystery of Peter Ivers
Rediscovering Peter Ivers, a punk-rock Zelig with a glittering résumé and mysterious demise
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Peter and the Acid King: The Acid King
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.
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This episode features information and audio from the following sources:
New Wave Theater
Rarefied Heir
LIFE, Keith Richards
In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank
Sex, Drugs & Rock N’ Roll: The Rolling Stones’ Story
Marianne Faithfull, Queen of British Pop
The Great Rolling Stones Drug Bust
Lotus Weinstock; Comedian and Author
How the Acid King confessed he DID set up Rolling Stones drug bust for MI5 and FBI
The surprising afterlife of a ’70s L.A. cult: How the Source Family became hot IP in 2023
Father Yod: the 1970s cult leader whose wild psychedelia was more suited to Disneyland than dive bars
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Peter and the Acid King: The Day He Died
A big secret. Tornados. Rain. A lost wallet. $15,000 dollars in cash that’s gone missing. Peter’s last day feels ominous.
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This episode features information and audio from the following sources:
New Wave Theater
NBCLA
In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank
Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers
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