Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"If you have a room in your house that you're not allowed to go into, you better break into that room because someone's doing fucking nefarious blood experiments in there." — [Speaker Not Explicitly Stated, context suggests Henry Zebrowski]
"The whole world is watching. I had to. People don't know what's going on here. Now they will." — Eduardo Moreno (Train engineer in featured story)
"The future will be either a magic Toilet paper or these magic toilets." — Tim Specter (Quoted by speaker)
This episode of Side Stories navigates through a series of listener-submitted questions and discussions on current events and peculiar human behaviors. The hosts begin by discussing the concept of personal space within the home, humorously suggesting that a locked room might be hiding something nefarious. They then pivot to a story about a train engineer who intentionally crashed his locomotive near a Navy hospital ship, driven by perceived conspiracy theories. This leads into a broader conversation about how fear and misinformation, particularly during global health crises, can trigger extreme reactions and fuel widespread conspiracy thinking, with mentions of various online theories and their potential impact.
The discussion then shifts to a fascinating and somewhat unsettling technological advancement: smart toilets designed to monitor health metrics through AI and cameras. The hosts explore the implications of such technology, its potential for privacy invasion, and the humorous, albeit graphic, possibilities it presents. Following this, they delve into concerning real-world events, including a case of a woman intentionally contaminating grocery store food, and the tragic aftermath of a murder-suicide potentially linked to pandemic-related fear. The episode also touches upon the artistic community's struggles and the dark side of creative pursuits.
The latter half of the episode features listener emails that prompt discussions on surviving animal attacks and the ethical considerations of animal testing for medical equipment, including a particularly vivid account of sheep being fitted with breast implants for testing. The hosts also share a story about a neighborly dispute escalating into elaborate psychological warfare, showcasing extreme pettiness. Throughout the episode, the hosts weave in anecdotes, personal opinions, and humorous observations, all while highlighting the complex interplay between individual psychology, societal pressures, and the pervasive influence of digital information.