Backyard Runaway

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 us, your mood will lift instantly. The trivia questions she gets wrong get a massive zapperoo. Of course, they're super hard questions. Have you ever heard of the "Gen Z stare?" It's a thing. Just wait till you see our resident Gen Zer. Producer Claire, serve it up hardcore. It's worth every second you spend watching or listening. But wait...there's more. Erik's Double D celeb gossip news is extra sleazy. LITERALLY, we don't usually toot our own horn, but this episode is a CAN'T MISS. We love you all so much for watching, listening, and being part of this freak-fest family. You're so important to us. Leave us a little comment or an emoji or something so we feel the love. On that note... Love your podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

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 they’re sitting in our studio! These soft-spoken, sweet, incredibly polite young women are anything BUT ordinary. They’re rising stars with millions of followers, viral hits like “8 billion people” and “midnight snack,” and some seriously famous fans, including Alicia Keys, Sia and Meghan Trainor! But here’s the thing. You can talk about their talent all day long. Then they open their mouths to SING…and EVERYTHING CHANGES. We’re talking goosebumps. Jaws on the floor. Erik, Laura and Producer Claire literally SPEECHLESS. And you know how hard THAT is! Their star is rising FAST, and we have a feeling we’re witnessing the beginning of something extraordinary.SEE THEM LIVE! 🎶 Kiran + Nivi are performing Friday, November 20, 2026, at the House of Blues Voodoo Room in San Diego! Doors open at 7 PM, show starts at 8 PM. 🎟️ Tickets: https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1... Trust us. You don’t just hear these girls sing. You FEEL it. Watch this episode. Be prepared to be blown away. And remember where you saw them before they became household names!Love your podcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

Klea or AI? You Decide!    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, who’s 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 she’s helping people rebuild their lives. But don’t worry, this isn’t your typical serious sit-down. The chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS, the laughs are nonstop, and absolutely NOTHING is sugarcoated! It’s recovery, redemption, ridiculousness, and raw honesty all rolled into one unforgettable episode. Come for the inspiration. Stay for the insanity. Love your podcast! Learn more about Doll Face Club Sober Living: www.dfcsoberliving.com⁠ Klea's organization operates three women's recovery residences in San Diego, providing structured, supportive homes where women can work toward independence and lasting sobriety.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

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! 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 we’re 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 ghost story Laura’s about to unleash. It’s creepy, it’s unbelievable, and it’s 10,000% REAL! 👻Things are about to get weird, wild, and wonderfully entertaining.Here we go!LOVE YOUR PODCAST!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

Shhhhh… things are getting VERY touchy-feely up in here! We welcome Alexandria Flores, San Diego’s 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? You’ll have to watch! 🎁 SPECIAL DEAL FOR OUR PODCAST PEEPS! Get $25 OFF one of Alexandria’s 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 manage to rescue those FREE chairs without spending a fortune? Speaking of Laura, she’s got a fresh, horrifyingly embarrassing work story. And trust us, this one’s a DOOZY. PLUS, Erik has a BIG announcement! Or… does he? It’s awkward, hilarious, unexpectedly soothing, and SO us! Please LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW, DM… basically stalk us in all the socially acceptable ways @lauracainafterdark. We’d be so grateful! And remember… LOVE YOUR PODCAST!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

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 “What’s your favorite curse word?” and “What do you want to hear when you arrive in heaven?” The answers take us down some WILD rabbit holes, including a high school prom date with a GLASS EYE! Then Erik nearly loses his lunch when Claire and Laura start discussing lady parts. And just when you think things can’t get more uncomfortable, we play a mini version of “Sh*t Happens,” rating outrageously awful scenarios from 1 to 100 on the horribleness scale. It’s gross, awkward, thought-provoking, and absolutely hilarious! Hopefully, we’ll have our fabulous new backdrop finished by next week. Fingers crossed! 🤞 🎭 LAST CALL! Get your tickets to Begin Again at The Old Globe before it closes Sunday, October 18th! Use promo code LCAD to waive handling fees. GO SEE THIS SHOW! Thanks for hanging with us, even when we look like floating heads in a black hole! LOVE YOUR PODCAST!!! ❤️🎙️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

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, Laura’s 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 awkward, captivating, hilarious, and just a little unhinged. We laugh through the chaos, and hopefully you will too! Love your podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

Laura’s headed to her HIGH SCHOOL REUNION this weekend—and she’s going back to school in style. Her best guy friend, Aaron Garrity, calls in with hilarious memories… and casually drops the news that he’s sharing her hotel room, too. What could go wrong? Don't worry, Aaron is pure gold. Laura is the issue. Luckily, it’s Aaron: entrepreneur, powerhouse businessman, longtime friend—and, as you’ll hear, a voice that sounds like it should’ve sold millions of albums. Seriously, who IS this guy?! Get to know the fascinating Aaron at AaronGarrity.com⁠. Then Erik takes a sentimental stroll down memory lane and somehow drives it straight into… his bowels. Yep, the colonoscopy happened. And because it’s Erik, OF COURSE there were complications. We get the full report. Possibly more report than anyone needed. Plus, Erik delivers a special Thursday edition of Double D Showbiz News, including Laura’s scoop on the one thing seemingly every star in Hollywood has—and trust us, you do NOT want it. Reunions, roomies, rear ends, and Hollywood ridiculousness. Just another perfectly normal episode of Laura Cain After Dark. Thanks for loving and listening—and LOVE YOUR PODCAST! ❤️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

Bring the tissues for this one. ❤️ We sit down with the incredible people behind the now Emmy-winning short documentary “The Last Gift: Jim’s Courage, Our Hope”—a beautiful, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring story about one man’s extraordinary final gift to HIV research. (The Last Gift Study⁠) We talk about Jim’s legacy, the remarkable strides being made in HIV/AIDS treatment and cure research, and the humanity behind the science. And THEN…director Ryan Neisz actually let us hold the Emmy! 🏆 This conversation is heavy. It’s hopeful. It’s beautiful. And that Emmy could not represent a more deserving story. Thank you to everyone involved for trusting us with your time and Jim’s story. Watch and learn more at TheLastGiftMovie.com⁠. Bring the tissues. And you know what? LOVE YOUR PODCAST! ❤️Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!

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 company—and 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 we’d spent most of a show together since Jerry left us. We love them both, and we hope you love this episode. Love your podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/laura-cain-after-dark--4162487/support.SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel, FOLLOW us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, SHARE, LIKE, and by all means COMMENT.  We love your feedback.  Thanks for being part of the Laura Cain After Dark family.  Love your podcast!