Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"This is pre Papa John crime. This is pre Papa John crime because he is pissed off. And the funny thing is you won't be able to obviously see it because this is audio. You won't play a 25 second clip here, but he is no longer the CEO of Papa John's. And the reason why that is, but he still dresses like he is. He still wears the red shirt and the khakis because he won't let it go. He won't let it go. He was fired. He was let go from his own company for saying a racial slur on a recorded conference call." — Ben Kissel
"The smell hit like two minutes later and it was a real foul smell. He goes on to say, it's something like if you were working at a construction site, you know one of those mobile bathrooms and you just went in there like a very concentrated feces like smell." — Eyewitness (quoted by Henry Zebrowski)
"She was just hanging out. She was getting ready for bed on a Thursday night when a man less than half her age rang the doorbell. The dude said he had been shot. So she grabbed her phone to download 9-1-1. Murphy told W-H-E-C, I'm giving them my address and guess what happens? Boom. He breaks into my house, and he's in the living room." — Ben Kissel (describing Willie Murphy)
The podcast episode "Side Stories" for The Last Podcast on the Left, hosted by Ben Kissel and Henry Zebrowski, delves into a series of unsettling and often bizarre news stories, framed by dark humor and personal reflections. The hosts begin by discussing the increasingly erratic behavior of John "Papa John" Schnatter, the former CEO of Papa John's. They analyze his recent public statements and interviews, interpreting his actions as signs of deep frustration and potential instability following his ousting from the company. This segment touches on themes of corporate power, public image, and personal vendettas.
The discussion then pivots to more disturbing news, including a violent murder-suicide in Reading, Pennsylvania, where a couple and their pets were brutally killed. The hosts describe the gruesome details of the crime scene, highlighting the brutality and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the perpetrator's death. Following this, they recount a series of disturbing incidents in Toronto where a man has been dumping buckets of liquefied fecal matter on unsuspecting individuals in public places, particularly libraries. This segment explores the shock and disgust these attacks evoke, alongside commentary on the police response and the potential for such acts to create fear and disrupt public order.
Interspersed with these heavy topics are lighter moments, including a humorous apology from Henry to Ben regarding a pop culture fact, discussions on hipster fashion trends, and personal anecdotes about food and family. The episode also features a listener-submitted story about alleged paranormal activity focused on a father and his subsequent death, a cautionary tale about an individual's experience with a VPN business and potential government overreach, and the introduction of a "hero of the week" in an 82-year-old woman who physically defended herself against a home intruder. The episode concludes with a discussion on the increasing use of robot technology by law enforcement and a plea for listeners to share their own stories and thoughts, while also reminding them of the podcast's hiatus for the upcoming Thanksgiving week.