Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"I am certain that there's somebody on Reddit right now. It was like, but I know in my mind, I view it as like, because it's also to me, it's like we were joking about like, you'd say my wife had sex with several men. Okay. But it'd be weird to be like, oh, I've had sex with a few guys, right?" — Ed Larson
"This guy, Mr. Matsukus, the worst one of these, it seems, is that there was a, a forest services John Deere crawler that was out and is on camera and they watched him crawl up into it and then stick his bubble on the control stick." — Henry Zebrowski
"They say here that the idea that nose picking equals increased Alzheimer's, it is based on a misunderstanding. Okay. It's a study of mice from nearly 20 years ago, in which I guess it's this bacteria, it's a specific bacteria that can get in your nose, called chlamydia pneumonia." — Ed Larson
This episode of "Side Stories" from the Last Podcast on the Left delves into a collection of peculiar and often unsettling topics, beginning with a philosophical discussion on the subjective numerical interpretation of common words like "few," "several," and "a couple." The hosts then pivot to a series of news updates, including a disturbing case involving a Penn State professor accused of sexual acts with animals and vandalizing park equipment, and the stripping of a dog's world record for oldest dog due to unverified age claims. The discussion also touches upon the concept of "transracial" identity and historical examples of individuals adopting different racial personas, such as Iron Eyes Cody. The episode further explores niche communities like adult baby diaper wearers and delves into various conspiracy theories, including the expanding Earth hypothesis. Listener anecdotes are shared, detailing encounters with individuals exhibiting strange behavior, such as a man faking seizures for attention. The program concludes with discussions on the closure of a Hooters restaurant in West Virginia, the spread of norovirus, and a reflection on the "Goat Man of Kentucky" folklore.
The hosts maintain their signature blend of dark humor and irreverent commentary throughout the episode, often interjecting personal opinions and comedic tangents. They dissect the motivations behind bizarre criminal acts and societal phenomena, questioning the logic and implications of these events. The narrative flows through a series of disconnected but thematically linked stories, highlighting the spectrum of human behavior from the mundane to the profoundly strange, and often touching upon the difficulties of verification and the allure of conspiracy.
Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in a dialogue that dissects the peculiarities of the stories presented. They explore the potential psychological underpinnings of criminal behavior, the public's fascination with unusual occurrences, and the challenges in distinguishing factual reporting from sensationalism. The discussions around the "fake seizure guy" and the "Goat Man of Kentucky" exemplify the podcast's inclination to delve into modern folklore and urban legends, treating them with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. The episode underscores the hosts' commitment to exploring the more unconventional and often uncomfortable aspects of news and human experience.