Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"Man if I get you first. There's no place to escape to. This is the last talk. On the left. Side stories. You're good." — Ben
"The heart of the story is that they have no clue what it is. And they have been researching it. So it shows that they have incidences of these reports that are coming to get--" — Henry
"It's not every day. You see six people having to hold up a single snack. Isn't that what it's all about coming together?" — Paula Sepskinska (Guinness World Records)
The episode dives into several peculiar news items. It begins with a discussion of a Guinness World Record for the longest puffed corn snack, questioning the practicality and purpose of such an endeavor. This segues into an update on a disturbing true crime story involving a man who broke into a home and made concerning plans. The hosts then pivot to discussing mysterious drone incursions over US nuclear power plants, highlighting the lack of clear explanations and potential security implications.
A peculiar food-related incident is recounted where a woman believed she purchased turkey tails but found what appeared to be a human penis, which was later identified as pork. This leads to a discussion about food mislabeling and quality control. The episode also shares the heartwarming yet tragic story of Andy the Goose, a footless goose who received custom shoes and gained media attention, only to be found brutally murdered. The hosts speculate on the motive and the lack of closure for the crime.
Finally, the discussion touches on various other anecdotes, including a man who blew up his kitchen while chasing a fly with an electric swatter, and a debate about the naming convention of "boneless chicken wings." The conversation also includes listener emails detailing strange occurrences, such as a perceived ghost sighting in an auto repair shop and concerns about autonomous delivery robots on a college campus.