Last Podcast On The Left: Side Stories – Clavicular Criminality

Date: April 1, 2026
Hosts: Henry Zebrowski & Ed Larson

Overview of the Episode

This episode delivers the signature Side Stories blend of dark humor, grotesque true crime, internet freakshow commentary, and listener interaction. The hosts riff on recent viral news (serious and silly), debrief from their March Madness murder bracket, analyze emerging cultural ghouls and public pariahs, and field bizarre listener mail. Notable themes include the menace of fame-desperate influencers, a cluster of mysterious scientist disappearances, and the unending cringe-fest of social media attention-seekers.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Banter, Friendship, and Office Life

• Timestamps: 01:30–05:14
• The hosts joke about changing body sizes, working together, and the unique personalities in the podcast team.
• Discussion of “Pretty Woman-ing” their colleague Holden with a makeover, mixed with sartorial self-deprecation.
• Quote:
  • “He comes to work, sits in his little office and puts on his Taylor Swift car.” – Henry (03:00)

2. March Madness of Murder Bracket Recap

• Timestamps: 06:26–13:03
• Audience reactions to the annual “March Madness” fictional murderer bracket.
• Controversy sparks over imagined fights—e.g., ‘85 Bears vs. Frankenstein’s monsters, Killer Klowns vs. Waymos.
• Listener critiques focus on biome accuracy, invincibility logic, and overlooked details in fictional match-ups.
• Notable quote:
  • “You can shoot the s*** out of him, but if you look at Jacob Elordi’s Frankenstein monster, he is so hard…” – Henry (09:58)

3. Cornhole Champion Murderer Case Update

• Timestamps: 13:34–19:10
• Recap and update on Dayton Weber (“the cornhole champion murderer”), his abusive behavior, and armless/legless drama in La Plata, Maryland.
• Discussion of internet videos showing his outbursts, the tangled relationships leading to murder, and his continuing infamy—even after disavowal by the American Cornhole Association.
• “Residual limb” is discussed as the PC term for “nubs/stubs.”
• Quotes:
  • “How do you get in the car with the guy he hates who’s driving?” – Henry (16:41)
  • “Heavy is the crowd, ‘cause they need to pull it out when he shot the guy.” – Henry (17:01)

4. Gypsy Rose Internet Drama

• Timestamps: 22:15–28:13
• Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s post-prison attempts at influencer fame, her controversial TikTok memes, and new love triangles.
• Criticism of her teaming up with problematic creators (like Natalie Reynolds) and making light of her mother’s murder.
• Discussion about the commodification of ghoulish internet notoriety and the collective wish for certain figures to fade from public view.
• Quote:
  • “Gypsy Rose is emotionally stunted…she needs to f*** off for a while and go live a peaceful life.” – Henry (26:39)

5. The Rise (and Crimes) of Clavicular/Brayden

• Timestamps: 28:13–37:44
• Examination of “Clavicular” (Brayden), a “looksmaxxing” influencer encouraging extreme and dangerous “hardmaxxing” practices.
• Recent criminal behavior: conducting illegal cosmetic procedures on minors, livestreaming assaults, animal cruelty, and connections with alt-right figures.
• Critique of his cult-leader tendencies, predicted tragic downfall, and the cultural rot of audience engagement through notoriety.
• Quotes:
  • “Brayden is going to kill somebody…this s***’s going to be really bad for our country.” – Henry (34:03)
  • “Even talking about this is boosting his profile. How do we get rid of these people?” – Henry (34:04)

6. Absurdity of Online Behavior: Cash Patel and Porn Comments

• Timestamps: 37:55–39:53
• Mockery of public figures (e.g., FBI head Cash Patel) for having public porn site profiles.
• Bizarre discussion about the mentality of people commenting on porn videos.
• Quote:
  • “People that comment on porn videos are some of the funniest—just hate-filled, just boner…” – Henry (38:51)

7. Internet Content Shock: Hotel Coffee Pot Laundry

• Timestamps: 41:03–44:44
• Viral outrage over influencers (e.g., Tara Woodcocks) washing underwear in hotel coffee makers.
• Gross-out humor and practical advice, plus a tangent on the virtues of buying new underwear when traveling.
• Quotes:
  • “Buy new underwear—that’s what I do. That’s how I get my underwear.” – Ed (43:19)

8. Mysterious Disappearances of UFO Scientists

• Timestamps: 50:23–64:04
• Detailed report on at least eight recent suspicious deaths and disappearances of American military and science personnel connected to UFO research, advanced tech, or space defense.
• Noted cases: Gen. William Neil McCasland, Monica Reza, Nuno Lorero, Carl Grill, and Melissa Cassius (among others).
• Theorizing about whether these are government coverups, foreign sabotage, or the result of knowledge “too hot to handle.”
• Linkages to secret programs at Wright Patterson AFB (rumored UFO artifact hub) and speculations about “demonizing” aliens to control public perception.
• Quotes:
  • “What would wiping these guys out hide? It seems...our government currently is the worst at being villains.” – Henry (61:29)
  • “Maybe the reason they started showing up when we could blow stuff up… is that [aliens thought] ‘oh, they can kill us now.’” – Henry (64:04)

9. Boo Boo the Clown: Crime and Tragedy in Local Entertainment

• Timestamps: 67:04–69:53
• Local news of “Boo Boo the Clown” convicted on 22 counts of child sexual assault, with black humor about his bizarre LinkedIn presence and career change to Coca-Cola truck driver.
• Satirical riffing on the inherent creepiness of clowns and the accidental dark poetry in headlines like “Smiles, Tears, Lubriderm.”
• Quote:
  • “We are literally only doing this story because of the headline: Boo Boo the Clown convicted of child sex assault.” – Henry (68:43)

10. Listener Mail, Pickleball, and Old-Young Sports Rivalries

• Timestamps: 70:29–74:25
• Listener mail is mostly anti-pickleball, with several medical professionals confirming the sport’s status as a hazardous fad for older men.
• Reflection on childhood games (racquetball, badminton, wall ball) versus today’s sport trends.
• Side jokes about marital disconnects and how recreational sports serve as a form of spousal escapism.

11. Upcoming Shows & Wrap Up

• Timestamps: 75:23–76:54
• Promotion of upcoming live shows (with stops in Alaska, Kentucky, LA, New York, Ontario, and more), special events, and Patreon content.
• Personal asides about comfort food and making “ham salad.”
• Teasing banter about wives, aging, and the small pleasures (or tribulations) of everyday life.
• Quote:
  • “We’re gonna have a good time celebrating my wife’s birthday…without her.” – Henry (76:03)

Memorable Quotes

• “Frankenstein’s monster can f***ing rip the limbs off of anything.” – Ed (10:35)
• “Clavicular...looks like an action figure, but not in a good way. His name’s f***ing Braden.” – Henry (29:17)
• “Heavy is the crowd—because they need to pulled out when he shot the guy!” – Henry (17:01)
• “You put acorns in the ground and you’re gonna get trees tomorrow. That’s right. Investments.” – Ed (46:05)
• “I have no idea how to do anything about it.” – Henry, re: the “cancers” growing on the internet (34:43)
• “People just saying straight up, pickleball’s a scourge…Pickleball tried to kill my mom!” – Ed (71:04)
• “When you go to another country and you start killing everybody, I’m gonna go ahead and say it’s right. War.” – Ed (65:02)

Noteworthy Segments (with Timestamps)

• Friendship & Merch Talk: 01:30–05:14
• March Madness Murder Bracket Recap: 06:26–13:03
• Cornhole Champion Murder Update: 13:34–19:10
• Gypsy Rose & Influencer Culture: 22:15–28:13
• Clavicular/Brayden Deep Dive: 28:13–37:44
• Porn Comments & FBI Satire: 37:55–39:53
• Hotel Coffee Pot Laundry Viral Story: 41:03–44:44
• Mysterious Missing Scientists/UFOs: 50:23–64:04
• Boo Boo the Clown Conviction: 67:04–69:53
• Listener Mail & Pickleball Rants: 70:29–73:54
• Upcoming Shows & Farewells: 75:23–77:04

Overall Tone & Takeaways

• Language & Tone: Classic LPOTL—irreverent, profane, sardonic, full of inside jokes and audience asides.
• Themes: Millennial malaise with both media and mortality, American weirdness, the dangers (and power) of viral notoriety, the blurring of sincere concern and ridicule, and the persistent comfort of bad puns and recreational sports.
• For New Listeners: This episode is both a wild ride through “weird news” and a snapshot of the show’s trademark blend of horror, humor, and cultural criticism—a perfect sampler of Side Stories at its most chaotic and incisive.

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