Last Podcast On The Left – Side Stories: Snack Attack
Date: February 25, 2026
Hosts: Henry Zebrowski, Ed Larson, Jackie Zebrowski (special guest)
Episode Overview
In this raucous installment of "Side Stories," the crew dives into recent true crime headlines, ever-expanding conspiracies, and the absurdities of American pop culture. Naturally, there’s plenty of dark humor, vivid tangents, and sibling mischief. Notably, Jackie Zebrowski joins for a special “Snack Attack” segment, sampling odd snacks live. Major topics include the ongoing Epstein saga, a cruise ship family murder, the arrest of Prince Andrew, an American Idol contestant's grim crime, and much more.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. RAV4 Redemption and Listener Feedback
[01:18–05:51]
- Ed recounts a recent trip in a much-maligned Toyota RAV4, poking fun at his past on-air disdain and the show's "growth" in becoming slightly more sympathetic.
- Reflecting on listener messages: "RAV4 drivers, we're not sorry, but we're thinking about saying we're sorry." — Henry Zebrowski [04:29]
- Ongoing gag about “helmets for RAV4 drivers” to keep them safe.
- Tone: Irreverent, self-mocking.
2. Updates on True Crime Cases
A. Cruise Ship Family Murder
[06:58–11:33]
- Anna Kempner’s murder on a Carnival cruise: stepbrother now officially charged, with family members pinning blame quickly.
- Hosts muse grimly on poor decisions and the perils of cruising with troubled relatives.
- "Why did you make him a roommate on a Carnival cruise?" — Henry [08:25]
B. Austin Yogurt Shop Exonerations
[11:33–13:19]
- Discusses the exoneration of men wrongfully convicted in the infamous yogurt shop murders.
- Critique of delayed justice and activism for compensation.
3. Presidential Alien Revelations and UFO Disclosure
[13:19–18:47]
- Barack Obama and Joe Biden both make offhand comments about aliens/UFOs; hosts debate whether any president would ever seriously disclose alien contact.
- "Anything he'd say into a microphone is not going to answer anything... It makes me not care about disclosure one bit." — Henry [15:19]
- Disillusionment with political theater and “distractions” from deeper societal rot.
4. Epstein, Wexner, and the Interlockin Connection
[19:33–34:14]
- Henry details watching Les Wexner's recent deposition, venting fury at Wexner’s "aw shucks" denials.
- Quotes and anecdotes about Wexner stonewalling and dodging responsibility for enabling Epstein:
- "I have never... oh my god. Natalie heard me in the other room... I'm just yelling at my screen... Les Wexner has this ability..." — Henry [19:39]
- Explores Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s history with elite arts academy Interlochen (Interlockin); discusses how predators use philanthropy to access victims.
- Discussion of removing Epstein’s name from buildings, the ethics of organizations keeping tainted donations, and the manipulation of desperate institutions.
5. Royalty and Justice: Prince Andrew’s Arrest
[34:14–40:22]
- The recent arrest and questioning of Prince Andrew: first time a royal has faced legal consequences in centuries.
- The bizarre detail of Andrew’s 72 navy teddy bears and eccentricities.
- "He was so enraged to be downgraded... 'I don't know if my bears can handle the move.'" — Henry [35:46]
- The group’s skepticism that justice will truly be served, especially for sexual crimes vs. espionage.
6. Pop Culture True Crime Crossovers
American Idol Contestant Commits Murder
[50:00–52:54]
- Case of Caleb Flynn—music pastor, American Idol alum, now charged with killing his wife.
- The hosts play Flynn’s old Idol audition for dark comedic effect:
- “Music is all I know. It’s what I live to do, and I love to sing...” — Caleb Flynn (archive audio) [50:36]
- "He allegedly... I killed her a little too much." — Ed [52:02]
Anne Burrell and the Curse of Reality TV
[53:41–55:19]
- Mourning the Food Network star and connecting the dots to other reality TV-linked crimes.
- Light debate: Are reality TV personalities more prone to true crime?
7. Bizarre Crime: Kentucky Man and the Deer Incident
[61:06–66:52]
- Report of a Kentucky man found covered in fur allegedly caught having sex with a dead deer.
- Hosts speculate: was he actually wearing fur, or was he just really hairy ("Italian/Polish")?
- Spirals into an aside about animal shifters in paranormal romance novels.
8. Snack Attack! – Progresso Soup Drops
[69:12–78:12]
- Feature segment with Jackie: taste-testing limited-edition “Progresso Soup Drops,” soup-flavored hard candies (beef pot roast, chicken noodle, tomato basil).
- Outcome: Tomato basil is the least offensive; beef flavor gets emphatic thumbs down.
- Jackie: “It’s like sucking on a bouillon cube.” [75:18]
- Classic mouth-sounds banter and jokes about gross snacks.
9. Kids, Guns, and Tragedy
[79:46–83:21]
- A grim story: an 11-year-old boy shoots his dad after his Nintendo Switch is confiscated.
- The hosts lament America’s child gun violence epidemic, grappling with the surreal “solutions” parents try.
10. Mexico’s Cartel Crisis: A Call for Help
[83:54–85:41]
- Ed and Henry ask listeners for research tips and hard-to-follow news on the Mexican cartel wars, especially after a major kingpin’s death.
11. Upcoming Shows and Closing Plugs
[85:41–88:50]
- The hosts rattle off tour dates, comedy gigs, and remind listeners about the ongoing importance of the Epstein exposés (shoutout to EpsteinExposed.com).
- Brief update on deleted court documents tying Trump to the Epstein case.
12. Final Rants and Miscellanea
[89:02–89:54]
- Henry and Ed close with caustic remarks about the Catholic Church and Pope’s recent anti-trans comments, loss of influential musicians, and some classic nonsense.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)
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On RAV4 Redemption:
"RAV4 drivers, we're not sorry, but we're thinking about saying we're sorry."
— Henry Zebrowski [04:29] -
On Epstein and Wexner’s Denial:
"Les Wexner is getting talked at... he goes from the most powerful billionaire... and he goes in there... 'Aw, shucks, I couldn't even tell you what Jeffrey was doing.'"
— Henry Zebrowski [21:01] -
On Prince Andrew's Teddy Bear Hoard:
"Prince Andrew... keeps an entire collection of little teddy bears dressed as Navy men... he was so enraged to be downgraded... 'I don't know if my bears can handle the move.'"
— Henry Zebrowski [35:46] -
Asking Listeners for Help on Cartel Coverage:
“If somebody can give me a good download of what is going on in Mexico right now—side stories lpotl gmail.com.”
— Henry Zebrowski [84:11] -
On Kids, Guns, and Failed Parenting:
"Screen time could be a problem for the children. Let them watch Netflix."
— Ed Larson [80:26]
Segment Timestamps
| Segment | Time | |------------------------------------------------------------------|:----------| | Cold Open / RAV4 Redemption | 01:18–05:51| | True Crime Updates (Cruise Ship, Yogurt Shop) | 06:58–13:19| | UFO Disclosure/Presidents’ Alien Comments | 13:19–18:47| | Epstein, Wexner, and Interlockin Discussion | 19:33–34:14| | Royalty & Prince Andrew’s Arrest | 34:14–40:22| | American Idol Murder, Reality TV True Crime Connection | 50:00–55:19| | Kentucky Fur-Covered Deer Crime | 61:06–66:52| | Snack Attack! Progresso Soup Drops | 69:12–78:12| | Kids, Guns, and Tragedy | 79:46–83:21| | Cartel Crisis: Listener Research Request | 83:54–85:41| | Upcoming Shows, Plugs, and Epstein Files | 85:41–88:50| | Final Rants and Farewells (including pop culture/catholicism) | 89:02–89:54|
Tone and Style
- Chaotic, irreverent, and darkly comedic—apropos for both the show's reputation and subject matter.
- Regular asides, inside jokes, and willingness to veer between gallows humor, sibling teasing, genuine outrage, and complete absurdity.
- Occasional moments of real emotion (frustration at injustice, grief for public figures) sandwiched between raucous bits.
Summary for New Listeners
This episode is a microcosm of "Side Stories": sharp, silly, shocking, and packed with the most lurid—and sometimes deeply true—American horror stories. Listeners are treated to scandalous elite misdeeds, weird news, and the unfiltered group therapy that is taste-testing soup-flavored hard candies. Expect to be equally amused and appalled, and maybe even learn something about the societal rot festering just beneath the culture’s surface—all while laughing (or gagging) along.
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