Peter Ivers’ death marked the end of an era. Though David Jove tried to recreate New Wave Theater, he couldn’t do it without Peter. We examine the legacy Peter left behind, and the scene that ended with his death. –This episode features infor

Peter and the Acid King: Theories

Nov 20th, 2023 32m 33s

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:New Wave TheaterIn Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh

Peter and the Acid King: The Party’s Over

Nov 13th, 2023 23m 25s

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 so

Peter and the Acid King: The Crime Scene

Nov 6th, 2023 25m 29s

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

Peter and the Acid King: The Day He Died

Oct 30th, 2023 24m 7s

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:New Wave TheaterNBCLAIn Heaven Everything is

Peter and the Acid King: The Acid King

Oct 23rd, 2023 26m 43s

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

Peter and the Acid King: New Wave Theater

Oct 16th, 2023 29m 41s

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 a

Peter and the Acid King: The LA Underground

Oct 9th, 2023 26m 44s

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 au

Peter and the Acid King: The Man in the Radiator

Oct 2nd, 2023 27m 17s

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 Civ

Peter and the Acid King: Peter Ivers Is Dead

Sep 25th, 2023 25m 26s

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