Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"I am the one that explains things. We are not the-- We are not the map. Never look a staring dog in the eye. That's all I'm gonna say." — Marcus Parks
"He was like, hey guys, let's fuck the rules for the night. And I'm going to slam these cupboards, you can watch his TV. Hey, hey, hey, hey children, SpongeBob square pants has a marathon." — Caller Chris (describing a perceived entity)
"There's this character. I sent the picture to Marcus earlier on a guy called, brusher mills who used to live in this area back in the 19th century and he was known locally as the snake catcher and he, he, he died in an arson attack, um, on his little cottage, uh, that he lived in, in this remote area." — Sergeant Golden Throat (Caller)
This episode of Last Podcast on the Left features a compilation of listener-submitted stories, framed as a Halloween special. The hosts, Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks, and Henry Zebrowski, introduce the segment by acknowledging the holiday and setting a spooky tone. The first caller, Darcy from Wisconsin, recounts experiences in a haunted house during her youth, including hearing music from a closet and feeling a presence on her bed. The hosts engage with her story, offering humorous interpretations and connecting it to local lore.
The second caller, Nicole, shares a chilling account from her mother's childhood in Michigan involving an "attic dweller." The story details a man discovered living in their attic, leading to a chaotic evacuation and subsequent police involvement. The narrative touches on the psychological impact of such an event and the potential lingering fear associated with it. Following this, a caller named Chris recounts an unsettling experience of seeing his sister's face appear to be melting off her skull, prompting a discussion about skinwalkers and the nature of perception.
Later in the episode, Ellie describes growing up in a house with paranormal activity, including disembodied children's voices and electronic disturbances, which she and her family experienced as more peculiar than terrifying. Nathan calls in with two stories: one about being guided out of the woods by a supernatural force as a child and another involving proximity to a standoff related to a figure named Carl Drega. The final story comes from Stacy, who recounts a frightening encounter while skinny-dipping with friends in a state park, involving a mysterious figure and a high-speed chase. The episode concludes with the hosts thanking the listeners for their submissions and reflecting on the nature of fear and the supernatural.