Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"He almost has pizzazz. He's almost there. I get it. I put it more towards the ass." — Ben Kissel (Describing Marshall Applewhite's perceived charisma)
"My problem is that I'm too fucking fat boy American to get in there. They like all of these Swiss people are too quiet. Their voices are so low. I think that I would harsh their vibe." — Henry Zebrowski (Humorously referencing the Order of the Solar Temple)
"Repent or die. Panama religious sect kills seven in bizarre ritual." — Henry Zebrowski (Quoting a news headline)
The hosts begin by discussing their differing opinions on Marshall Applewhite, with Ben finding him to have a slight "pizzazz" while Henry finds him to be tedious. They touch on the idea of children in cults and then pivot to a discussion about L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology, comparing their perceived damage to that of Applewhite. This leads to a broader conversation about cult leaders and a ranking of some of the most dangerous ones.
The episode then shifts to a discussion about robots, specifically "Marty" the robot, and the idea of robots becoming employees. This sparks a debate about the normalization of robots and their potential impact on human jobs and society. The conversation then turns to a disturbing news report from Panama about a religious sect that committed ritualistic killings, highlighting the isolation of indigenous communities and the potential for extreme beliefs to manifest in violence.
Later, the discussion revisits the documentary "Don't F**k With Cats," focusing on the alleged second perpetrator and the role of online sleuths. The hosts also touch on the disturbing nature of the animal torture depicted and the psychological impact of witnessing such content. The episode concludes with segments on unusual news stories, including a man's request for a trial by combat in a custody battle, a large crisp found in a bag of chips, and a harrowing account of "light people" sightings. The episode also features listener mail discussing the Raëlian movement's funding of clitoral reconstruction surgeries and anecdotes about Papa John Schnatter's eccentricities and the presence of a presidential limo at his company's headquarters.