Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"Amazon is just using their employees' blood to clean up any blemishes on the chairs." — Henry Zebrowski
"The only, that's how all of the algorithms have decided to have been, to have been designed in America specifically is to work on our negativity." — Henry Zebrowski
"He do a dog trained by Jordan detective K9 Academy to sniff out memory devices, join the forces and because of that, he was able to snip out this person's memory device." — Ben Kissel
The episode kicks off with a discussion about an unusual Amazon delivery, where a customer received a leather chair along with a vial that appeared to contain blood. While Amazon suggested it might be dye, the incident sparked a conversation about the unpredictable nature of online purchases and the potential for strange contents to be included. This segues into a broader critique of internet trends and algorithms, with a particular focus on how they can influence users, sometimes leading them down paths of misinformation or unusual obsessions, exemplified by a TikTok user who reportedly amassed 1.4 million tadpoles, creating a "frog army" that negatively impacted the local ecosystem.
The conversation then shifts to more serious matters, highlighting a disturbing case where a man is suspected of dismembering a woman and then Googling how to become a serial killer. The podcast emphasizes the suspect's apparent lack of sophistication in his methods, including visible purchases of items like trash bags and saws. A contrasting and positive story emerges about a K9 unit's success in a pedophilia case, where a specially trained dog named He Do was instrumental in sniffing out hidden electronic devices containing crucial evidence. This narrative underscores the effectiveness of specialized K9 units in law enforcement.
The latter part of the episode touches on the pressures of the internet and the ongoing nature of the podcast's work. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a sense of self amidst the constant influx of online content and personal struggles, with a humorous nod to the idea of AI potentially replacing them. The hosts also acknowledge listener feedback regarding a past discussed case and briefly mention upcoming live shows and tour dates.