Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"If you're not loving, you better be laughing. Because if you're not loving, you just sitting there with your friends at night laughing and laughing with your freedom, getting drunk, punching each other in the face. No love. And then what happens is a one day you just die in your apartment and you know who finds you? The landlord." — Ben Kissel
"The true story behind wild theory that jaws, the film, jaws could identify a woman found almost beheaded near the beach." — Ben Kissel (referencing Joe Hill's theory)
"He said, 'I have a lot of people that care about me. And it's going to disappoint them to hear that I did this. I would like to apologize to each and every one of them. Just a broken guy. Got a few screws loose, I guess.'" — Ben Kissel (quoting Richard Russell)
The episode begins with a discussion of personal vulnerabilities, setting a tone for exploring unusual topics. The first major segment focuses on Amethyst Realm, a woman who claims to be in a serious relationship with a ghost and wishes to have children with it. The hosts speculate on the nature of such a relationship, drawing parallels to popular culture and exploring the psychological motivations behind such beliefs.
The conversation then shifts dramatically to a concerning incident where a Horizon Air employee, Richard Russell, hijacked an airplane and subsequently crashed it. The hosts analyze the security implications of the event, highlighting how an insider could exploit system vulnerabilities. They review audio recordings of Russell's communications with air traffic control, painting a picture of a troubled individual and prompting reflection on mental health and suicide.
The final significant segment delves into a theory proposed by author Joe Hill regarding the unsolved 1974 murder of the "Lady in the Dunes." Hill suggests the victim may have been an extra in the film "Jaws," based on a visual comparison with a woman in a specific scene. The hosts discuss the potential for this theory to reignite interest in the cold case and the broader implications of using pop culture connections to solve real-life mysteries. Brief mentions are made of other topics, including the Slenderman stabbing and theories surrounding "Project Mannequin."