Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"He exposed himself. Then he, quote, took the unicorn and placed it against his penis and began a sexual motion like the subject was trying to have sex with the unicorn. It wasn't like he was trying to have sex with the unicorn. He was actively having sex with the unicorn." — Ben Kissel
"She tried to get everybody else kicked off the squad by creating fake photos and videos depicting the other girls nude, drinking and smoking." — Ben Kissel
"If I had to compare PCP to anything, I would describe it as a dissociative psychedelic cocaine. And this is also where the problem lies." — Email segment from a listener
This episode of Side Stories presents a collection of unsettling and bizarre narratives. It begins with a disturbing account of a man apprehended at a Target for engaging in sexual acts with stuffed animals, detailing the explicit nature of the incident and the ensuing police involvement. This is followed by a report on a lawsuit filed against Panda Express by a former employee who claims a company seminar involved forced stripping and other psychologically damaging activities, raising concerns about corporate hazing and employee well-being. The conversation then shifts to the alarming rise of deepfake technology, highlighting a case where a mother allegedly used it to create compromising images of teenage cheerleaders to harass them and force them off her daughter's squad, underscoring the malicious potential of such technology.
The hosts also touch upon paranormal phenomena, discussing the "dark watchers" of the Santa Lucia Mountains, theorizing possible explanations such as atmospheric conditions or peridolia, and briefly mentioning UFO sightings reported by athletes. Interspersed throughout these discussions are segments addressing drug experiences, particularly PCP, with a listener's email detailing its effects and potential dangers, especially for those predisposed to psychosis, and a segment on MMA fighter Jan Blachowicz and his unusual pre-fight ritual involving a noose. The episode concludes with a discussion about a father who murdered his children for an insurance policy and a "hero of the week" segment celebrating a man who sat in a pool of refried beans to attract customers to his struggling restaurant.
The dialogue is characterized by a dark humor and a willingness to explore the extremities of human behavior and societal issues, from criminal acts and corporate responsibility to the implications of advanced technology and personal choices. The hosts often use shock value and explicit language to describe events, but also weave in analytical commentary on the underlying causes and societal impacts.