Peter and the Acid King

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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 ZeroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 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 demiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: 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 barsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Theater NBCLA In Heaven Everything is Fine, Josh Frank Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Theater In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater Twin Peaks The Top ABC News In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank New Wave Musician Killed; Family Creates Harvard Fund 'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter IversSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.