Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"If you get sent out on a weed mission and you come back without weed... this is what I'm saying. The fight is not about the weed. It's about he never, when he goes in a trip, he doesn't get her a little pin or something to say like, 'Aloh for my Ireland.'" — Henry Zebrowski (discussing the samurai sword incident)
This episode of "Side Stories" delves into a series of unsettling and bizarre real-world incidents, framed by the hosts' signature dark humor. The discussion begins with a graphic account of a Maryland woman being stabbed in the backside with a syringe filled with semen at a supermarket, leading to the arrest of the perpetrator. The hosts speculate on the logistics and motivations behind such an act, highlighting the intrusive and disturbing nature of the crime. They also touch upon an incident involving a Florida hospital worker allegedly caught sucking a patient's toes, further exploring the unusual and disturbing behaviors reported in public spaces.
The conversation then shifts to a more violent incident involving a samurai sword attack in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where a woman assaulted her boyfriend for not buying her marijuana. This segues into a broader discussion about relationship dynamics, communication, and the escalation of conflict, using the incident as a darkly humorous case study. Listener-submitted stories are also featured, including an account of a band experiencing a string of bad luck after visiting a place called the "devil's tree," and a peculiar story about a mysterious apple reappearing in a fruit bowl. The episode concludes with a discussion of a purported alien abduction experience and the hosts' ongoing book tour and upcoming live shows.
Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in speculative conversations, drawing parallels to pop culture, exploring conspiracy theories, and offering their unique interpretations of the events. They also acknowledge the role of their audience in contributing to the show's content, reinforcing the interactive nature of "Side Stories." The underlying tone remains one of macabre curiosity and a detached, analytical approach to the most unusual aspects of human behavior and reported phenomena.