Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"Area 51 became a large part of the world's collective knowledge about UFOs. Just as the Montauk project morphed into stranger things, area 51 went for being a place that only the most ardent uphologist knew about to a cultural touch stone." — Ed Larson
"Bob Lazar is a man who marries dangerous women. He's got a record for Pimpin and he's so enthusiastic about speed that he put a fucking jet engine on his Honda Civic." — Marcus Parks
"The idea is that you create like a hole in gravity. So it's like falling. Like you're creating an artificial scenario where the UFO is falling at the speed of gravity." — Marcus Parks
The episode chronicles the life and claims of Bob Lazar, a figure who rose to prominence in 1989 by alleging he worked on recovered alien technology at a site near Area 51, known as S4. The narrative traces Lazar's early life, marked by an interest in science and propulsion, and his academic history, which is presented with discrepancies regarding his claimed attendance at institutions like Caltech and MIT. The hosts highlight Lazar's early experiments with jet engines, including attaching one to his Honda Civic, and his associations with individuals who had checkered pasts.
The discussion then shifts to Lazar's alleged employment at EG&G and his subsequent involvement in what he describes as a secret project at Area 51's S4 facility. His claims include working on reverse-engineering alien propulsion systems, studying alien biology, and witnessing extraterrestrial craft. The episode dissects the various claims made by Lazar, contrasting them with official records and skeptical viewpoints. The hosts explore the controversies surrounding his educational background, his personal relationships, and his subsequent public persona as a whistleblower, acknowledging the lack of concrete evidence while also examining the cultural impact of his story.
Throughout the episode, the hosts present a highly detailed account of Lazar's life, including his marriages, his business ventures, and the events that led him to go public with his story. The narrative is punctuated by the hosts' commentary, which often includes skepticism, humor, and personal anecdotes, aiming to provide a comprehensive, albeit controversial, overview of Bob Lazar's life and his enduring legacy in the realm of UFO lore.