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Oct 2023
26m 43s

Peter and the Acid King: The Acid King

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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. – 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 i ... Show More
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Nov 2023
Peter and the Acid King: The Crime Scene
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. ... Show More
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Nov 2023
Peter and the Acid King: The Party’s Over
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 Leo ... Show More
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