Imagine Audio: Peter and the Acid King

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<p>Before there was MTV, there was New Wave Theater. Peter &amp; 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 <strong> </strong>the early ‘80s Los Angeles punk rock scene from which he emerged. Narrated by native LA punk and esteemed director Penelope Spheeris.</p> <p> </p> <p>Imagine Audio is your destination for the highest quality audio documentaries. Our latest show, 'Peter and the Acid King' is out now. Or check out Big Sugar further down the feed.</p>

  • 30 minutes 43 seconds
    The A Building: Historically Black

    Hans and Menelek learn more about the details of the Lock-in from someone who was in the room. They also explore HBCUs as institutions to be celebrated, but also with shortcomings. They first hear the name Abdul Alkalimat in this episode.

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    13 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 35 minutes 4 seconds
    The A Building: Justice For George Floyd

    Hans Charles and Menelek Lumumba dive deeper into the 1969 Lock In and highlight this story's relevance to recent protests around George Floyd, Colin Kaperneak, and in today's America. What does it mean to protest? 

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    6 February 2026, 8:05 am
  • 39 minutes 3 seconds
    The A Building: 39 Years Old

    Hans Charles and Menelek Lumumba introduce us to the amazing true story of the 1969 Morehouse lock-in with Samuel L Jackson and MLK Sr.  This episode explains the motivating circumstances for the students protest in the wake of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassinations. 

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    6 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 1 minute 16 seconds
    Introducing: The A Building

    In 1969, a group of Morehouse College students held the Board of Trustees hostage for two days. They demanded reforms to the curriculum and overall improvement to student life. One of the hostages was Martin Luther King, Sr. One of these students was Samuel L. Jackson.

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    30 January 2026, 7:00 am
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