Last Podcast On The Left: Side Stories – "Pizza Party"

Release Date: February 4, 2026
Hosts: Henry Zebrowski, Ed Larson
Podcast Network: Last Podcast Network

Episode Overview

In this episode, Henry and Ed dig into the chaotic and disturbing recent dump of files connected to Jeffrey Epstein and his network, dissecting new revelations, the confusing state of the evidence, and the broader depravity of elite circles. With their trademark blend of dark humor and shock, they discuss the intersection of real-world horror, internet conspiracies, and media manipulation, as well as some wild listener stories and bizarre news updates.

Main Themes & Purpose

• Explore the emerging details and vast trove of new files ("the dump") from the ongoing Epstein saga.
• Unpack the implications around famous figures, coded language (pizza euphemisms), and the role of internet subcultures like 4chan.
• Critique broader systems of power, complicity, and public confusion, using gallows humor as a shield from the horror.
• Skewer the failures of both media and justice to handle such sprawling criminality.
• Offer comic relief with true crime-adjacent oddities like the "Piggyback Bandit" and personal anecdotes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Epstein Files Dump: A Flood of Data and Depravity

• [05:26]–[08:45]: Henry and Ed introduce the massive, nearly context-less drop of Epstein-related files.
  • The data dump is intentionally confusing; critical context is stripped, likely to muddy the waters and force a narrative of exoneration for key players.
  • The files, often barely redacted, contain shocking and sometimes illegal content, including images involving minors.
  • “They obviously did not [review all of this]. It is a massive flood...having stripped the context from [the files] in order to confuse you.” — Henry, [06:14]
  • They describe the difficulty and frustration of reviewing traumatic material: “It’s hurting my brain...I have been reading and watching nothing, mainlining Epstein financials.” — Henry, [12:29]

2. Elites, Obfuscation, and 'Flooding the Zone'

• [09:39]–[12:52]: The spectacle around celebrity involvement.
  • Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates—discussed as major figures whose true connections are often hidden by layered travel (e.g., visiting nearby islands, then shuttled secretly to Epstein’s).
  • “He’s a guy so lame. He kills the vibe of Rape Island.” — Henry, on Elon Musk, [09:45]
  • The hosts explain Ghislaine Maxwell’s role in personally piloting guests to avoid detection.
  • There’s acknowledgment that mentions in the files don’t 'exonerate' Trump or others: “Donald Trump is mentioned more than 38,000 times...They believe this exonerates him because he’s just so honest.” — Henry, [12:09]

3. Dark Webs: Internet Culture, 4chan, and Code Words

• [22:41]–[34:30]: Deep dive into Epstein’s connection to online subculture.
  • Epstein’s efforts to launder his image digitally, hiring people to alter Wikipedia and engaging with notorious internet spaces (4chan, World of Warcraft, cryptocurrency).
  • “He spent a significant amount of time hiring people to hack Wikipedia...One of the ways he found in was in the world of World of Warcraft.” — Henry, [23:54]
  • The “pizza” code: Once the stuff of derided conspiracy, but now shown as an actual internal euphemism among Epstein's circle, derived from Trump’s crude language about women.
    • "And it absolutely is code. He says many times, ‘Do you want pizzas?’... That’s how stupid it is.” — Henry, [34:30]

4. Epstein, Transhumanism, Eugenics, and Dystopian Fantasies

• [15:10]–[19:54]: Epstein’s philosophical obsessions.
  • Emails reveal deep enthusiasm for transhumanist, eugenic, and highly racist ideas among Epstein’s contacts, including conversations with tech philosophers (Nick Bostrom), Yosa Bach, and Noam Chomsky.
  • “Maybe uncontrolled climate change is a good way to deal with overpopulation.” — Henry, [16:20]
  • "Women...they don't understand emotion and art. They can't be pulled into science and economics." — Henry, paraphrasing Epstein, [18:52]

5. Celebrity & Comedian Entanglement

• [37:39]–[44:35]: Epstein’s obsession with comedians and attempts to use Woody Allen as bait.
  • He was fixated on older Jewish comics (e.g., Lewis Black, Bobby Slayton, Gilbert Gottfried).
  • The show sharply distinguishes being present at events from participating in criminal activity.
  • “Woody Allen was used as bait for many comedians... I think comedians may be the most corruptible. We're ugly...gross...and easily bought." — Henry, [41:27]

6. JonBenét Ramsey Rumors

• [52:03]–[54:20]: Debunking the JonBenét Ramsey–Epstein connections.
  • No credible evidence places Epstein at the scene or connects him to JonBenét.
  • Possession of a painting featuring a blonde girl likely to be a “dark joke” rather than a clue.

7. The Piggyback Bandit & Other Crimes

• [56:41]–[64:45]: Henry and Ed comically recap the antics of the "Piggyback Bandit"—a minor criminal notorious for sneaking into high school sporting events to jump on athletes' backs under the guise of helpfulness.
  • “He insinuates himself into high school sports games...Then he jumps on the backs of young boys and rubs his genitals all over their lower back.” — Henry, [57:26]
  • The humor serves as a counterweight to heavy subjects; mock speculation about his funding and origins.

8. Other Notable Stories

• [64:54]–[71:44] Updates on true crime and bizarre news:
  • Joe Biden's ex-husband suspected in a murder ([64:54]).
  • A failed jailbreak attempt using a pizza cutter ([68:02]).
  • Hostage situation involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother ([69:43]).
  • Listener letters and the "cursed painting" story ([75:38]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The whole point was the pictures. They were so convinced they were entirely untouchable.” — Henry, on Epstein's circle documenting their crimes, [14:19]
• “Maybe uncontrolled climate change is a really good way to deal with overpopulation." — Epstein’s tech world discussions, [16:20]
• “If you made the lowest white man feel lower than any black man, you've got him in your pocket for life.” — Henry quoting LBJ; applies to Ghislaine’s role, [20:09]
• “Honestly, the idea of having to click 'Are you over 18?' on a government website...it’s wild to me.” — Henry, on viewing the Epstein files, [78:28]

Important Segment Timestamps

| Segment | Topic | |---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | [05:26]–[08:45] | Introduction to Epstein Files Dump | | [09:39]–[12:52] | Big Names, 'Flooding the Zone' Strategy | | [15:10]–[19:54] | Eugenics, Dystopia, and Elite Philosophy | | [22:41]–[34:30] | Internet Culture Links: 4chan & ‘Pizza’ Code | | [37:39]–[44:35] | Comedians, Woody Allen & Epstein’s Social Life | | [52:03]–[54:20] | JonBenét Ramsey Rumors Dissected | | [56:41]–[64:45] | Piggyback Bandit: Comic Relief with a Side of Weird Crime | | [64:54]–[71:44] | Rapid-Fire True Crime News & Listener Letters | | [75:38] | Cursed Painting Listener Story |

Takeaways & Original Tone

• Mordant, irreverent humor is wielded as a shield (“Woody Allen should be put on a raft and floated out to sea… someone do it already,” [41:01]), but the horror and genuine disgust at the subject matter is palpable.
• The vastness and confusion around the Epstein evidence is by design—a deliberate move by authorities and elites to make any attempt at connecting dots seem crazy.
• The podcast remains skeptical, critical, and unafraid to savage people on all points of the political spectrum: “They all deserve each other.” — Ed, [51:52]
• Henry’s advice: do the research yourself, don’t be cowed by the complexity, and understand the system is rigged to protect its worst actors.
• The hosts also remind listeners to enjoy what’s left to enjoy: “Never meet your heroes. Unless, of course, you're a 16-year-old girl.” — Henry, [78:58]

For Listeners: Why This Episode Matters

If you missed it, this episode is a crash course on the latest twists in the Epstein saga—the connections, the hidden language, and the failures of both law enforcement and media. With laughter as catharsis, Side Stories: Pizza Party pulls back the curtain on just how bizarre, interconnected, and corrupt the world’s most powerful truly are.

“They are such morons. They are such losers....but it worked.” — Henry and Ed, [46:17]

Hail yourself, and look twice at every slice of pizza from here on in.