Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The Gaper's world is truly dark and the only illumination comes in fleeting flashes from the traveling spirits, this comforts it and in order to keep the lights coming, the Gaper nudges and prods us towards our end." — Ben Kessel
"They will shred any form of life they come in contact with, don't be fooled by their human appearance, the only, I mean this just seems like a bad office job, they only seem human with their expression space, and with their expressionless space, and slow steady pace, it's kind of a ramyid type thing there, but their eyes grow wide when they see life, and they can't help, but murder them with their long sharp nails, and they will start with your face, repeat it to shreds, then they'll go on to your neck, and then you're pussy in your crack, and then that's correct, after that you're dead..." — Ben Kessel
"The headline is Gacy a sales tactic. The Springfield, Illinois condemn killer, John Wayne Gacy is complained to the state Republican officials about campaign leaflets that say he would have been eligible for weekend passes. Had he committed his 33 murders in Massachusetts." — Marcus Parks
The episode centers around the reading and analysis of several Creepypasta stories, beginning with "Shredders," a narrative about entities attracted to light that dismember their victims. This is followed by "The Gaper," which posits that intrusive thoughts are the result of a being in a liminal space between life and death, nudging people towards their demise. The hosts also discuss a chilling real-life account from World War II involving a resourceful but disturbing German medic who used human flesh as bandages.
Further narratives include "In the Headlights," a purportedly true story about a driver's terrifying encounter with a deer whose neck is unnaturally twisted, and "The Medic," detailing a World War II medic's desperate and horrifying improvisations with human remains. The discussion then shifts to a historical newspaper clipping about John Wayne Gacy complaining about a political campaign leaflet that used his crimes for a scare tactic, highlighting the intersection of true crime and political discourse. The episode concludes with a brief mention of two 911 calls, one presented as a joke and the other a tragic murder-suicide, emphasizing the podcast's exploration of extreme human experiences.
Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in characteristic banter, often interjecting humor and personal reflections on the unsettling content. The discussions touch upon the nature of fear, the origins of intrusive thoughts, and the dark corners of both fiction and documented history, all delivered with the podcast's signature irreverent yet analytical style.