Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"If you want to really make it in life, you could be a serial killer because you will shoot to the stratosphere. You will get so much attention." — Henry Zebrowski
"HH Holmes would have a television show right now. What's the name of that TV channel? This old house. The murder is a bunch of women. Extreme home makeover." — Ben Kissel
"The Night Stalker would have preferred the name, the Night Prowler. And he never got what he wanted. Good. Isn't that interesting? Good. So my Night Stalker is actually a better name." — Ben Kissel
The hosts of "Last Podcast on the Left" engage in a highly imaginative exercise, assembling a fantasy baseball team populated exclusively by notorious serial killers. The selection process involves assigning killers to positions such as catcher, first base, second base, shortstop, third base, outfield, pitcher, and even the manager, owner, and medic. Each selection is justified through a blend of the killer's known actions, perceived personality traits, and the general demands of the baseball position. For instance, John Wayne Gacy is chosen as catcher due to his "blue collar" persona and infamous clown guise, while Ted Bundy is deemed a suitable shortstop for his charm and perceived ability to "make opportunities."
The discussion delves into the motivations and methods of these individuals, framing them within the context of baseball strategy and player archetypes. The episode touches upon various prominent serial killers, including David Berkowitz, Gary Ridgway (the Green River Killer), Jeffrey Dahmer, Jack the Ripper, H.H. Holmes, Richard Ramirez, and others. The hosts also briefly address the concept of reptilian overlords as the "owners" of the team, a recurring theme in their content. Throughout the episode, dark humor and morbid analogies are used to explore the characters and their crimes.
The conversation extends to team roles beyond players, considering a medic (Dr. Harold Shipman), a cheering section (The Chicago Rippers), and a mascot. The episode concludes with the formation of the full roster, including a pitcher and closer, reiterating the premise that this is a "bad baseball" team but a "great for murdering" team. The discussion highlights the public's enduring interest in true crime narratives and the creative ways these stories can be reinterpreted.