Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"Well, the holidays have come and gone once again, but if you've forgotten to get that special someone in your life a gift. Well, Mint Mobile is extending their holiday offer of half-off unlimited wireless, so here's the idea. You get it now. You call it an early present for next year." — Henry Zabrowski
"The gold is never real. The gold is never real. Never take the chance. You know what gold is real. The stuff that's on your body currently, you know, or at the museum or in Knoxville. Knoxville. At the Fort Knox. Fort Knox. Fort Knox. There's probably a lot of gold in Knoxville." — Marcus Marks
"I'm going to tell you right now my my beloved audience. The gold is never real. The gold is never real. Never take the chance." — Marcus Marks
The episode opens with a discussion of holiday-themed consumer products, including a humorous critique of "mistletoe deodorant" and associated festive headwear, drawing parallels to seasonal marketing. This segues into a discussion of a peculiar incident at a Taco Bell, where a customer alleged being poisoned with rat poison. The hosts dissect the available evidence, including police investigation details and the logistics of the alleged poisoning, ultimately casting doubt on the accuser's claims.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to a detailed analysis and debate around the classification of criminals, specifically serial killers, mass murderers, and spree killers. The hosts examine the motivations and modalities of various crime cases, including the alleged actions of "the leprechaun killer." They explore the definition of these terms, referencing FBI classifications and engaging in a philosophical discussion about the nature of criminal intent and gain.
The latter half of the program shifts to more speculative and unusual topics. This includes a Thai prison break involving a man who underwent penis enlargement injections, leading to his subsequent escape and recapture. Further discussions touch upon the terrifying nature of prion diseases, their resilience, and the challenges in diagnosis and containment, drawing parallels to Mad Cow disease and Chronic Wasting Disease. The episode concludes with discussions on the potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin for chronic pain and trauma, the personal experiences of the hosts with microdosing, and a bizarre anecdote about a "raccoon hat guy."