Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"But then he was like, imagine nothing is real. Yeah. Yeah. And it's like, so in a way, it's like when people do that thing, which I understand, I know friends that have, and people that like run to like Buddhism or the things where things don't exist outside of their own mind and meditation. It's simulation theory." — Ben
"The British teacher subscribed to a website and he was looking for someone to film him mutilating himself. So he was actually so this comes from the British teacher. We actually have, I feel like this is the fourth or third story we've covered in the past about 12 months with a fetish like this. Yes." — Henry
"My uncle Philips remains only came into my life recently. Some other interviewers talk to me as if like I've been their caretaker for the last 30 years, which I have. Okay. So his, his family took care of that. Whatever. He donated his body to university." — Prince Midnight
The episode opens with a discussion on the nature of reality and simulation theory, linking it to philosophical concepts and anxieties. This segues into a true crime segment detailing a highly unusual case in Spain where a rapper is on trial for allegedly participating in the mutilation of a British teacher's penis. The hosts explore the motivations, the financial arrangements, and the legal ramifications, highlighting the perplexing nature of consensual extreme body modification and its potential monetization. The conversation then shifts to the perplexing disappearance of Australian scammer Melissa Caddick, who vanished after allegedly defrauding investors. The discovery of her severed foot, wearing an ASIC shoe, leads to speculation about fraud, suicide, or a deliberate attempt to mislead authorities. The hosts dissect the husband's skepticism and the unusual circumstances of the discovery, questioning whether the foot was planted or genuinely lost.
Following the true crime segments, the podcast features an interview with heavy metal musician Prince Midnight. He discusses his concept album inspired by a psychedelic experience with Angel's Trumpet, his unique creation of a guitar from his uncle's bones (the "Skellicaster"), and the process of repatriating remains from Greece. Prince Midnight elaborates on his artistic vision, which blends heavy metal with elements like vibraphone, and discusses the inspiration behind his bone guitar, emphasizing it as a tribute to his uncle. The conversation also touches on potential accusations of identity theft and the creative risks taken within the music scene. The episode concludes with listener-submitted content about a defunct Garfield-themed restaurant and its owner's subsequent Scooby-Doo-themed venture, and previews of upcoming podcast content.