Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"When he was missing, I'd lie awake at night wondering where he was and what he might have suffered. Now I lie awake and think about how he was murdered and dismembered by someone he knew." — Karen Cole's sister (paraphrased regarding Bruce McArthur victims)
"He was making them all a little cartooniness. The monopoly man, little vaudeville performers." — Ben Kissel, describing Bruce McArthur's photographic trophies.
"I like to think I have what it takes to pose in a girly magazine. And I work hard on keeping fit. And they take him up on his offer. So I think that's a yes. Again, that's a $500,000 offer from Hussler." — Casey Anthony (quoted by Henry Zebrowski)
The episode begins with the hosts discussing their personal anxieties related to carbon footprints and driving. They then transition into a detailed account of the Bruce McArthur case, focusing on the disturbing details of his arrest, the discovery of victim remains, and his peculiar photographic evidence. The conversation shifts to Casey Anthony, exploring her potential for nude photography for Hustler magazine and her complex relationship with her father, with the hosts dissecting her perceived sociopathic tendencies.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the case of Anatoly Moskvine, a Russian man who exhumed young girls' bodies and turned them into mummified "dolls." The hosts express shock and morbid fascination with the details of his actions and his psychiatric evaluation. Interspersed throughout these discussions are personal stories, including Ben's experience with a Jeep, Henry's thoughts on driving in Los Angeles, and lighthearted debates about coffee machines and Uber rides. The episode also touches on Warner Wolf's arrest for removing a sign with "plantation" in its name, framing it as a defiant act of an 81-year-old.
Finally, the hosts discuss the upcoming episode on Michelle Carter, highlighting the brutality of her text messages. They also touch on listener emails, including one from a fan who met Duane Johnson and listened to their Betty and Barney Hill episodes, reinforcing the podcast's reach and impact. The episode concludes with standard sign-offs and acknowledgments of their sponsors.