Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"This is the last tour cast on the left." — Ben Kissel
"By Dream Demon, this man is more real than anyone in Congress on the left." — YouTube Commenter (as read by Henry Zebrowski)
"The CIA, their tagline for the operation was make mud not war." — Henry Zebrowski
The episode begins with a discussion of the recent executions of the final members of Aum Shinrikyo in Japan, reflecting on the end of a significant cult's saga and the nature of criminal justice systems. The conversation then shifts dramatically to the political landscape, focusing on a Virginia congressional candidate, Denver Riggleman, whose campaign has been complicated by his alleged involvement with Bigfoot erotica. The hosts analyze the political implications, the differing interpretations of his work, and the media's reaction, contrasting it with his stated military service and condemnation of white supremacists.
Subsequently, the discussion broadens to explore historical government involvement in weather modification projects, referencing operations like "Popeye" and "Project Popeye" in Vietnam. The hosts examine the motivations behind these covert operations, the secrecy surrounding them, and the potential impact on conflict zones, questioning the current government's transparency regarding similar advanced technologies. This segment touches upon the idea that governments have a history of engaging in unusual and experimental activities.
The latter part of the episode touches upon the possibility of extraterrestrial contact and space exploration, referencing the discovery of water on Mars and the establishment of a Space Force. The hosts debate the feasibility and implications of space colonization and potential conflicts, while also humorously discussing personal experiences like helicopter rides and the idea of skydiving. The episode concludes with a discussion about lifestyle aesthetics, cultural appropriation, and the ongoing quest for unique experiences, all framed within the podcast's characteristic blend of humor and speculative inquiry.