
Last Podcast On The Left
"The news ain't good friends. The news ain't good." — Ben Kissel
"I think we can lift the entire idea of celibacy. But I don't know why, I don't know why we're not there yet." — Ben Kissel
"He knows he was fucking done. Yeah, man. He's a piece of shit, man." — Henry Zebrowski
The episode dives into several compelling, albeit often disturbing, news stories. It begins with an update on the case of Ethan Crumbly's parents, who were sentenced to prison for manslaughter in connection with the school shooting. The hosts discuss the legal proceedings and the parents' alleged role in providing the weapon. Following this, the podcast touches upon the controversial topic of police officers shooting family dogs, highlighting a report from Criminal Legal News.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the controversial preacher Greg Locke, with discussions around alleged meth use and his public persona. The hosts also explore an incident involving a Polish priest who hosted an orgy resulting in a man collapsing after consuming erectile dysfunction drugs, leading to the priest facing legal consequences and stepping down. The discussion then shifts to the unusual practice of "vaginal weightlifting" and "vaginal kung fu," featuring individuals who demonstrate the ability to lift objects using their pelvic floor muscles. The hosts express both shock and morbid curiosity about these practices.
Later in the episode, a story about Matthew Kerens, who stole his coworker's identity for over 30 years and lived as William Donald Woods, is detailed. This includes Kerens's successful impersonation, Woods's subsequent wrongful imprisonment, and the eventual uncovering of the elaborate fraud. The episode also includes listener-submitted stories, such as one about a man who collects roadkill for vultures and a discussion on the concept of a "brown note" weapon. Finally, the episode touches on Gypsy Rose Blanchard's divorce and her return to an ex-boyfriend.