Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The amount of information I received. The amount of downloads I got into directly into my ass." — Henry Zebrowski
"I will say the power of holding a paper, a three foot paper mache, World Trade Center effigy under my arm and the looks I got to be honest. I felt like Rose McGowan. I felt like a Florence pew everyone wanted to know who's he. Where's he going?" — Henry Zebrowski
"He was the only cop in his town. Yeah. And so they said that he never needed backup because of how big he was. So he'd go around a manhandle people and shit." — Ed Larson (Describing Grant Hardin)
The episode opens with the hosts discussing their recent attendance at the "Contact in the Desert" convention. They humorously recount interactions with fellow attendees, including a notable encounter with a man at a pool, and the presentation of a paper mache World Trade Center effigy, which garnered significant attention. A recurring theme throughout the convention discussion is the poor quality of the food provided, leading to significant complaints.
The conversation then shifts to various true crime updates. A significant portion is dedicated to the escape of Grant Hardin, a former sheriff accused of murder, who escaped from a medium-security prison. The hosts detail his history, his alleged crimes, and the ongoing manhunt. They also touch upon the case of a Florida mother accused of killing her son during a failed exorcism and a man who attacked deputies after an alligator bite. Additionally, a segment on the "Bougasphere," a purported UFO sphere found in Colombia, is presented with skepticism, examining its physical characteristics and the claims surrounding it.
Towards the end, the hosts discuss sightings of a phenomenon referred to as the "Glimmer Man" or "Cloaked Predator," sharing personal accounts and listener submissions of encounters with a humanoid figure that appears distorted or ethereal. The episode concludes with a discussion of various other news items and listener mail, maintaining their characteristic blend of dark humor and investigative reporting.