Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"It's not about stressing for success. It's about striving for success." — Ben Kissel
"If you're in an acting conservatory and the guy who is obviously the weird dude of the class, because a lot of times you don't get to choose who your scene partner is going to be. It's like a sign to you. But if he pitches like, hey, I've got an idea. Let's do this scene where I fucking kill you in it. You don't do it. Don't do this scene." — Henry Zebrowski
"Kansas City officials said they found pieces of a dismembered horse all over a disc golf course. Which I didn't even know they still had those. I thought they only had those on colleges. I thought disc golf courses were solely there as refuge for weed smokers." — Ben Kissel
The episode delves into several true crime and bizarre news stories. It begins with an update on Joe Exotic, detailing his conviction for murder-for-hire and wildlife charges, with commentary on his defense and musical endeavors. The discussion then shifts to the release of Thomas Cokor, a member of the Chicago Ripper crew, prompting a debate on rehabilitation and the complexities of the criminal justice system. A third segment focuses on a murder stemming from an alien cult, involving accusations of reptilian conspiracies and a dispute fueled by social media and podcasts.
Further into the episode, the hosts discuss a violent incident at the University of Hartford where a drama student allegedly stabbed classmates while acting out a scene, exploring the boundaries of performance and real-world consequences. The narrative takes a turn towards the macabre with the discovery of dismembered horse parts on a disc golf course in Kansas City, leading to a discussion on illegal dumping and the morbid curiosities of the situation. The episode concludes with a PSA about ride-sharing safety, recounting a tragic incident of a student entering a fake Uber, and a lighthearted yet insightful reflection on striving for success, before touching upon movie recommendations and the evolving landscape of cannabis dispensaries.
The overall tone is conversational and analytical, laced with dark humor as the hosts dissect the peculiar and often disturbing narratives presented. They engage in banter, offer personal reflections, and attempt to contextualize these events within broader societal trends and human behavior.