Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The ocean thing is a terrible idea. It's proven by an attempt a few years ago off the Pacific Northwest that failed and actually made things worse. How do people who are smart become so dumb? They just have big ideas." — Unknown Speaker (likely Henry or Ben commenting on geoengineering)
The episode kicks off with a discussion about a violent incident at a Dave & Buster's in Times Square, where a dispute over a game prize escalated into a fatal stabbing. The hosts dissect the events, touching on the nature of such venues and the seemingly trivial triggers for extreme violence. They then transition to a segment on alleged phone impersonation from the 1990s, recounting the story of Gary Sudbrink, who received calls that sounded exactly like him, leading to confusion and fear. This leads into a broader conversation about high strangeness, UFOs, and the evolving relationship between technology and the unexplained, including discussions on John Lear and Bob Lazar's theories.
Later, the hosts delve into a scientific study involving a participant drinking a concoction containing Shigella bacteria to research dysentery. They discuss the participant's experience, the compensation received, and the broader implications for vaccine development and public health. This segment touches on the sacrifices made for scientific advancement and the often grim realities of disease research. The episode also highlights a story where a pet duck seemingly led investigators to the hidden body of a murdered woman, prompting a discussion on animal behavior and its potential role in uncovering crimes. The "hero of the week" segments include a military apology for a stolen cake from 77 years prior, and the pet duck, underscoring a mix of unusual and heartwarming news.
The latter part of the episode features a listener letter discussing geoengineering, with a focus on the impracticality and potential dangers of altering the atmosphere or solar radiation. The hosts ponder the immense challenges and ethical considerations of such large-scale technological interventions. The episode concludes with discussions on the decline of stand-up comedy specials on streaming platforms, the potential for future societal unrest, and a brief mention of a listener's drawing of Aztec underworld symbols that reportedly impressed an archaeologist.