Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"I know what I saw." — Henry Zebrowski
"What is it about? What was it called again? Histophilia. Hey, Bristol. Philia. What's that? Hi, Bristol, Philia is the predilection to want to have sex with a convict." — Ben Kissel
"It's more like, put a blanket on it, let it sleep." — Henry Zebrowski (referring to the National Geographic UFO photo)
The episode opens with hosts discussing recent personal anecdotes before transitioning into a true crime segment detailing the escape of convicted murderer Casey White with the help of corrections officer Vicki White. The narrative highlights their supposed romantic entanglement, the planning involved, and the eventual tragic end of their escape. This segues into a discussion about a potential UFO sighting captured on film in 1971, with the hosts debating the authenticity and possible government involvement in obscuring such evidence. The latter half of the episode delves into disturbing cult practices, specifically a feces-eating cult in Thailand led by a man named Thawi Nonran, and the concept of "breatharianism." The hosts explore the psychological manipulation involved in such groups and the lengths to which people will go to follow a charismatic leader. Throughout the episode, the hosts intersperse their analysis with their signature dark humor and personal observations.
The discussion also touches upon various listener-submitted stories, including a tale of a psychic whose book caused a house fire and a personal account of a peculiar sighting in Australia. The hosts examine the psychological aspects of belief, fear, and the potential for misinterpretation of events. They also highlight acts of heroism, such as a bomb-sniffing dog in Ukraine and a DoorDash driver saving a woman's life, contrasting these with the more unsettling narratives. The episode concludes with a look towards future content and live show announcements.