Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"I want to say, it's a breadth of fresh air in the world of paranormal activity, docu series, where you really get to see what it's like to watch four people go down the rabbit hole of high strangeness. And experience a lot of shit in real time." — Henry Zabrowski (on the documentary "Hellier")
"And then he opened the door when she asked who was there. A man answered, 'Oh, my name is Drew.'" — Ben Kessel (recounting the closet intruder incident)
"The US Attorney's Office has labeled the nine trade gangs just as, quote, 'a violent New York city gang.'" — Ben Kessel (discussing the legal implications for Takashi 6-9)
The episode of Side Stories begins with a discussion of the documentary series "Hellier," which follows a group investigating paranormal phenomena and high strangeness. The hosts explore the documentary's premise of a man claiming his family is being harassed by goblin-like creatures, drawing parallels to historical accounts like the Hopkinsville Goblins. The conversation touches upon the nature of these investigations, the blend of personal experiences, and the pursuit of objective evidence in the face of skepticism.
The narrative then shifts to a series of news stories. The first details a disturbing incident in Minnesota where a man reportedly held a "death party" with his terminally ill wife, including methamphetamine use and playing loud music, before her death. This is followed by a chilling account from North Carolina of a student finding a man hiding in her closet, wearing her clothes, highlighting a disturbing instance of home invasion that escalated into an unsettling interaction. The episode also covers a tragic incident in St. Louis involving police officers allegedly playing Russian roulette, resulting in a fatality, and discusses the controversy surrounding the investigation's handling of alcohol consumption.
Finally, the hosts touch upon current events related to UFO sightings, including the persistence of scientific interest from figures like Avi Loeb, and the legal proceedings against rapper Takashi 6-9, who pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges and admitted gang involvement. The episode concludes with reflections on personal growth, the challenges of fame, and community support, including a mention of a memorial for Kevin Barnett.