Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"It's a penis. You can just say penis. It's a penis, yeah. The penis belonged to a motorcycleist who was killed in a tragic accident near the mobile Alabama station." — Henry (Highlighting the direct and unblinking reporting of a shocking event.)
"Scientists in Berlin figured out that spiders could grow their own butts back." — Ben (Illustrating the segment's focus on unusual scientific discoveries.)
"He was full of shit. I see what it takes sometimes. Yeah." — Marcus (A sardonic observation relating to Elvis Presley's medical condition, encapsulating the episode's tone.)
The episode navigates a series of "side stories" that range from the peculiar to the profoundly disturbing. Initial segments touch upon unusual culinary experiences, such as a hypothetical cappuccino made with "virgin deer blood" and a discussion around pig's blood ice cream. The conversation then shifts to the complexities of legal proceedings, focusing on the Murdoch trial and a CFO's testimony implicating the accused. The hosts also explore a series of unsettling incidents, including a dominatrix accused of drugging a client and theft, and a series of animal disappearances and a death at the Dallas Zoo, culminating in the arrest of a suspect who claims to love animals.
Further discussions delve into graphic medical anomalies, such as the case of an electric toothbrush being swallowed and the anatomical implications of extreme constipation, particularly in relation to Elvis Presley's autopsy findings. The narrative also features peculiar animal-related stories, including the remarkable longevity of a dog named Bobby and the tragic death of a pigeon used in a gender reveal. The episode also recounts a severe roller coaster accident and a graphic account of a fatal motorcycle accident resulting in a severed body part being discovered at a gas station. A segment on spiders regrowing their hindquarters and a discussion on the nature of gender reveals and animal welfare round out the varied and often dark subject matter.
The hosts frequently employ dark humor and direct language to process the often grim details of the stories presented. They touch upon themes of criminality, human fascination with the macabre, and the unpredictable nature of life and death. The episode concludes with updates on live shows and podcast network promotions, reinforcing the established conversational style of the podcast.