Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"This is what I'd like the most about this story. This is the beginning. This is still the tip of the iceberg. We're a little bit down the iceberg, but my God, a lot of this is still underwater, getting ready to be drained and exposed for all of us to see." — Ben California Kissel
"The thing is, Henry, I mean, how long can people live? You know, if you don't like your grandmother at 75, you have a maximum of, a maximum of 25 more years, but an average, you got about another eight years with her." — Ben California Kissel
"This is the beginning. This is still the tip of the iceberg. We're a little bit down the iceberg, but my God, a lot of this is still underwater, getting ready to be drained and exposed for all of us to see." — Ben California Kissel
This episode of "Side Stories" navigates the complex landscape of the Ghislaine Maxwell case, positing it as the "tip of the iceberg" for broader societal exposure of powerful individuals. The hosts discuss the potential for Maxwell to "spill the beans" and implicate numerous influential figures, drawing parallels to Jeffrey Epstein's own narrative and the investigative efforts. The conversation touches on the nature of their alleged crimes, the media's sensationalism surrounding the case, and the implications for figures like Prince Andrew, Aduk Barak, Bill Clinton, and Larry Summers.
The episode then diverges into a series of disparate true crime stories, including a Pennsylvania man who beat his father to death believing him to be a vampire, and a disturbing incident in St. Petersburg, Florida, where a jogger found a decomposing human head. These narratives are delivered with a characteristic blend of dark humor and detached observation, highlighting the absurdity and horror of the situations. Further segments explore a Dutch drug sting that uncovered a subterranean torture chamber and a bizarre neighborly dispute involving a crossbow and a Jabberwock mask.
Interspersed throughout are personal anecdotes, discussions on the challenges of parenting and pet ownership, and reflections on societal norms. The hosts also touch upon conspiracy theories, including UFO sightings, and conclude with a "Hero of the Week" segment dedicated to a long-lived cat named Rubble and his owner. The episode consistently employs dark humor to discuss deeply unsettling topics, maintaining a tone that is both informative and darkly comedic.