Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"This monolith and all the type structure was found deep in the deserts of Utah. At this point, everybody and their mother's been talking about it because there's like nine different versions of BuzzFeed that exists now." — Ben Kissel
"The thing about QAnon waters is that it's out water. I would say it's closer to, it's like a thick oil. And so when you look down to the QAnon waters, a lot of times you think that you're swimming in it, but you're actually drowning in it." — Henry Zebrowski
"The bear did indeed return, sparking panic amongst the villagers. In the confusion, only one man shot at the bear while a troop of 50 guards stationed a few hundred meters away arrived too late to intercept it." — Marcus Parks
The episode kicks off with discussions on personal anecdotes, including the need for a "vacation from vacation" and humorous, albeit graphic, descriptions of self-diagnosed health anxieties. This transitions into a discussion about personal culinary endeavors, specifically pork chili, and the implications of ordering meat from services like ButcherBox. The hosts then delve into a story about a mysterious 12-foot-tall monolith discovered in the Utah desert, exploring its origins, potential connections to artist John McCracken, and its eventual removal. The narrative then shifts to the disturbing phenomenon of Rumpology, an ancient practice of reading buttocks, drawing parallels to modern cultural interests and personal habits.
Later, the podcast touches upon the grim reality of mink culling in Denmark due to COVID-19, detailing the disturbing emergence of decomposing mink bodies from mass graves. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the dangers of QAnon, specifically focusing on individuals who use these conspiracy theories to manipulate desperate parents, leading to extreme actions, including murder. The hosts also cover a lighter, yet still peculiar, story about a hairless possum in Lubbock, Texas, receiving knitted sweaters for warmth. The episode concludes with harrowing tales of a deadly bear attack in Japan and a Florida man's heroic rescue of his dog from an alligator, illustrating the spectrum of human bravery and the persistent presence of danger.