Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"He was just a total and he's like a stalker of of neighbors he is upset because he has been kicked off of Tinder now evidently Zimmerman used a fake name so the only thing I want to talk about what he really but you so you show up as George Zimmerman right you show up on the date really they recognize me well you know I'm a bit of a celebrity and then you just like what do you just run away" — Ben Kissel
"The idea of go forth and multiply was supposed to be taking literally and you're supposed to create as many disciples of God as you can within your own family" — Henry Zebrowski
"Once there is a deprivation of oxygen, we just don't know how anything works." — Nita Farahadi (as quoted by hosts)
The episode opens with hosts Ben Kissel and Henry Zebrowski sharing personal anecdotes, including one's recent vacation in Tulum, Mexico, and the resulting sunburn. They transition into discussing the death of a notoriously problematic airline passenger who demanded a flight attendant assist him in the restroom, sparking a discussion on passenger rights, airline policies, and the human body. This leads to a segment on groundbreaking scientific research where pig brains were kept alive for ten hours after death using a system called BrainX, prompting discussions on bioethics, consciousness, and the future of technology.
The conversation takes a dark turn as the hosts delve into the horrific case of David and Louise Turpin, who imprisoned and abused their thirteen children for years. They detail the grim conditions, the parents' religious extremism, specifically the "Quiverfull" movement, and the eventual escape of one of the children. The discussion highlights the psychological and physical toll on the victims and critically examines the parental philosophies that led to such abuse.
Following this heavy topic, the hosts briefly touch upon George Zimmerman's recent ban from the dating app Tinder, humorously critiquing his attempts at anonymity. They also discuss the Citizen app as a tool for real-time crime alerts. The episode concludes with a tribute to a comedian who passed away on stage, an examination of the lingering impact of the Columbine High School massacre and a young woman's tragic actions related to it, and a reflection on the nature of online interaction versus real-world civility.