Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"We are in the middle of something that is like, this is like a culture change that we obviously have been trained very well by the US government and the media to not care about." — Ben
"The saddest thing I saw, three o'clock in the morning, a man openly weeping at a slot machine, openly like a weeping. Like he just lost a family member. And the saddest part of all, it was a $0.25 slot machine." — Ben
"The data is clear, what we are seeing is shit. All day long. Crazy. These flights, he's like, if you spend enough time on the sea, he's like essentially, I mean, besides just seeing shit, God knows what you-- I mean, drinking torpedo wine. I don't know what they're making in the basins of a submarine." — Transcribed speaker referencing pilot testimony.
The episode opens with the hosts discussing dreams, specifically one host's recurring dream about recording the podcast. This leads into personal anecdotes, including a trip to Las Vegas where the host observed the stark contrasts of fortune and despair, particularly at a casino. A significant announcement is made regarding the launch of a new wrestling podcast, spurred by attending AEW's "Double or Nothing" event. This new venture aims to cover professional wrestling broadly, beyond just WWE, and will feature a new co-host.
The core of the episode delves into recent developments concerning UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena), referencing a New York Times article and testimonies from U.S. Navy pilots. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by pilots in reporting sightings, the potential for misinterpretation of data, and the ongoing debate about the nature of these phenomena. Testimonies from pilots like Ryan Graves are discussed, focusing on the observed capabilities of these objects and the military's response. Skeptical viewpoints are also presented, suggesting alternative explanations such as bugs in imaging systems or atmospheric effects.
The conversation shifts to a peculiar news story about a man who accidentally shot himself while allegedly hiding marijuana internally, only to later be found with meth. This is followed by a discussion about a "problematic hero of the week" where an intruder cleaned a homeowner's house instead of stealing from it. The hosts explore the psychological aspects of such incidents and the unsettling nature of prolonged, non-criminal intrusions. The episode concludes with updates on ongoing podcast content, including a book series and a look ahead to future topics.