Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
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"Health officials say new HIV infections have been linked to a salon that performed so-called vampire facial. Almost five years after the business closed." — Henry Zebrowski
"The reasoning confirmed a bird would have to roll a natural 20 attack in order to hit Godzilla due to his high armor class. Approximately one in every 20 attacks would roll the required 20 critically hit and do additional damage thus Thousand birds would land about a hundred critical hits and so on." — Listener Jess (via Marcus Parks)
The episode begins with a discussion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, highlighting the reported electrical malfunction on the barge as the cause and noting the tragic loss of life. The hosts then pivot to a disturbing report from New Mexico concerning a "vampire facial" salon where improper procedures led to new HIV infections. This leads to a detailed explanation of the procedure and the potential risks of cross-contamination, particularly with micro-needling equipment.
A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to a woman known as the "hot dog hooker" who was arrested for stalking, involving harassment and exposing herself. The hosts explore the fine line between local eccentricity and public nuisance, touching on the motivations behind such behaviors and the impact on victims. Further segments delve into the psychological phenomenon of prosopometamorphopsia, a rare disorder causing individuals to perceive faces as demonic, and the philosophical concept of pan-psychism, exploring the idea that consciousness may be inherent in all matter.
The latter half of the episode touches upon a variety of topics including a tragic train accident in Bakersfield, California, where a man was found with a severed body part. The hosts also discuss the controversial figure David Icke and his theories, as well as the latest developments in the ongoing "birds vs. Godzilla" debate, citing an expert ruling from a Dungeons & Dragons designer. The episode concludes with a listener letter discussing the psychological need for cognitive closure in conspiracy belief and a brief mention of an upcoming tour.