DeepSummary
The episode begins with Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson discussing the recent death of O.J. Simpson and the reaction from various public figures and institutions. They then cover John Wayne Bobbitt losing his toes due to an infection related to the Camp Lejeune water contamination scandal. The hosts also discuss a disturbing story of an astrology influencer who allegedly stabbed her boyfriend and killed one of her children before dying in a car crash, apparently driven by fear surrounding the recent eclipse.
Larson shares an email from a listener recounting a bizarre incident from 1999 involving a friend who claimed to have met strange people warning about the end of the world. The hosts ponder if it was an elaborate prank or something more sinister like 'remote viewing.' They also briefly mention updates on school shooters Ethan Crumbly and the Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
The episode takes some strange detours, such as a digression about Sebastian Maniscalco calming 'agitated boomers,' an influencer thanking Sebastian for helping prevent another January 6th, and a lengthy discussion about whether the hosts would have sex with animals if forced to choose one. Overall, it's an irreverent look at recent bizarre news stories.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- O.J. Simpson's death reignited debates about his complex legacy and role in exposing racism and police corruption.
- John Wayne Bobbitt's health issues stemmed from the Camp Lejeune water contamination, a notorious environmental scandal.
- An astrology influencer's apocalyptic fears may have driven her to commit a horrific murder-suicide involving her children.
- Strange stories from the past, like the 1999 'end of the world' incident, still resonate and raise unsettling questions.
- The hosts find humor in the absurdity of human behavior, while not shying away from commenting on tragic events.
- Influencer culture and certain spiritual movements are satirized for their self-importance and detachment from reality.
- Animal cruelty is treated as decidedly off-limits, even as a joke, reflecting the hosts' ethical boundaries.
- Vivid storytelling and colorful personal anecdotes from the hosts enliven the commentary on current events.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “He will leave a mixed legacy. Great athlete. Many people think he was guilty. Some think he was innocent.“ by Alan Dershowitz
- “My friend Ghandi once said, "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."“ by Jane Doe (fictional)
- “She looked at us, mortified, and said, that was Renee. And she knows what I said.“ by Anonymous listener
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Episode Information
Last Podcast On The Left
The Last Podcast Network
4/18/24
Henry & Ed bring you this week's weirdest stories and true crime news as the world reacts to the death of OJ Simpson, ALSO the Canadian man who dated a horse, a public service announcement from Marcus Parks, John Wayne Bobbitt (famous for having his penis chopped off) loses toes due to Camp Lajune-related infection, Los Angeles astrology influencer accused of murder-suicide, leaving kids on 405 Freeway over fear of eclipse, Listener E-Mails, and MORE!