Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"He hates science fiction, becomes one of the stars of the largest science fiction story. One of the largest science fiction stories in the world." — Ben Kissel
"The only thing that bothers me about the orange structures is that if they were so big and they appeared so often, why were they never able to get like video or at least pictures of it?" — Marcus Parks
"The story must be told is a spiritual experience. And it is your life forever now." — (Book reading excerpt)
This installment of the "Last Podcast on the Left" delves into the escalating encounters at Skinwalker Ranch, focusing on the Gorman family's experiences. The episode begins by clarifying Tom Gorman's perspective on the "Hunt for the Skinwalker" book, emphasizing that while some details may be embellished, his accounts are not fabrications, and he was not seeking financial gain. The narrative then details a series of increasingly disturbing poltergeist-like events, including disappearing and reappearing groceries, switched salt and pepper shakers, and tools inexplicably moved to inaccessible locations. These incidents suggest a mischievous, almost trickster-like entity.
The focus then shifts to more direct and unsettling phenomena, including sightings of unidentified aerial objects (UFOs). The hosts describe encounters with what are termed "chupa chupas," described as RV-like crafts that emit lights causing disorientation and even physical effects like sunburn. The Gormans also witnessed a peculiar oblong, fridge-shaped object that silently ascended into the sky. As their tenancy on the ranch continued, more sophisticated aerial phenomena were reported, including a stealth-fighter-like craft scanning the ground. The episode touches upon the possibility of cattle mutilations, detailing instances where animals disappeared without a trace or exhibited bizarre wounds, with a lack of blood and a faint chemical odor.
The latter part of the episode explores more direct, frightening encounters, including a large, shimmering, predator-like creature that emerged from the trees and roared at a meditating stranger, causing extreme fear. The most disturbing account involves the death of three of Tom Gorman's dogs, allegedly attacked and disintegrated by a blue orb. This event, coupled with the increasing number and severity of unexplained occurrences, led Tom Gorman to seek external help, which attracted the attention of Robert Bigelow and his National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS), setting the stage for further investigation in future episodes.