Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"Apparently, they got upset about like, which, because it was satire in my lovely post about my wife that you are sort of contractually obligated to do. Even though we don't celebrate the holiday." — Ben Kissel
"Well, this is a real thing. Do they house little ghosts in there, ghosts on the move? Or are they going to a ghost concentration camp?" — Henry Zebrowski
"I work in a funeral home. So I run into weird situations every day, but this one really takes the top. This week, I got a call from a woman. Now she told us that we had cremated her husband a few years ago." — Listener Story
The episode begins with a discussion on the perceived pressures of social media, particularly around Valentine's Day, and the humorous, albeit exaggerated, reactions to online posts. This segues into a listener story about a supposed "ghost train" seen on train tracks, which the hosts explore as a potential "liminal space" phenomenon. The conversation then shifts to more sensational topics, including a man who allegedly threatened a casino with a grenade up his rectum and the intricacies of "cosplay" police impersonation, highlighting the strange and often criminal behaviors that emerge from obsessive fascinations.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to listener-submitted stories and peculiar occurrences. These include an account of mysterious slime falling over Las Vegas, theories about its origin ranging from chem trails to advanced technology testing, and a discussion about the increasing use of video games for social connection and even dating. The hosts also touch upon the prevalence of mental health discussions and conspiracy theories online, questioning the line between genuine concern and sensationalism.
The latter half of the episode features more listener anecdotes, including a bizarre story from a funeral home worker about a client whose deceased husband allegedly visits her at night without pants, and a storage unit worker's unsettling experience with apparent "shadow figures." The hosts offer various interpretations, from paranormal activity to more grounded explanations like homelessness. The episode concludes with a discussion on the potential for future video content for their Patreon and a brief mention of upcoming projects, reinforcing their engagement with their audience and their ongoing exploration of unusual and dark subjects.