Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The gun was attracted to the magnet of the MRI and fired a single round, which hit her in the right buttock. Small and superficial wound, however, and she was healing well shortly afterwards." — Speaker describing the MRI incident.
"And the idea you have to promise your wife to go to Dubai, which is... Actually, it doesn't sound like it's super great. No, I mean, it's kind of... It's very expensive, you know." — Speaker commenting on the Dubai vacation dispute.
"An investigator with a Los Angeles County medical examiner has been charged with stealing a gold necklace and rare coins from two dead people while on the job." — Speaker introducing the necro-theft story.
The podcast episode delves into a collection of peculiar and often disturbing news stories. One notable incident involves a woman who discharged a firearm in a hospital room due to an MRI machine's magnetic pull, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The hosts dissect the absurdity of the situation and the potential consequences. They then shift to a tragic domestic incident where a man died after being punched by his wife when he refused to take her on a vacation to Dubai. This story leads to a discussion about the complexities of relationships, travel destinations, and the surprising lethality of physical altercations.
Another segment focuses on an investigator accused of stealing from deceased individuals, including a gold necklace and rare coins. This raises questions about ethics in professions dealing with the deceased and the potential for exploitation. The conversation touches on historical burial practices and the concept of curses. The episode also covers a former mayor who fired a gun at people playing Pokémon Go, leading to discussions about her intoxication, the victims' behavior, and the legal ramifications. The hosts explore the intricacies of the case, including the unavailability of witnesses.
Finally, the episode touches on the dangers of fentanyl, its prevalence in other drugs, and its synthetic nature. They discuss the challenges of combating its spread and advise caution. The discussion briefly touches on the potential for finding fugitives hidden in unconventional places, like inside furniture. The episode concludes with reflections on the past year and hopes for the future, interweaving humor with analysis of the discussed events.