Summary
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Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski, and Ed Larson return for a new episode of Side Stories, diving into recent pop culture news, strange true crime updates, and viral internet stories. The hosts discuss their independent moviegoing experiences, reviewing Ken Russell's re-released 1971 film The Devils and a new four-hour documentary on Elon Musk. They also examine bizarre news items, including a woman named Metallica Rose Harrison accused of a family murder in the Poconos, an Ecuadorian priest killed when a massive crucifix fell on him during a livestream, and a retired professor arrested for blocking Uber Eats robots in Philadelphia.
The hosts share strong opinions on modern culture, public figures, and viral controversies, such as Carrot Top's comeback performance following a suicide attempt and new claims regarding an accomplice in the O.J. Simpson murder case. Later, they read listener letters detailing insider prison terminology regarding the word goofy in Chicago correctional facilities and eyewitness accounts of fatal roller coaster accidents at amusement parks. The episode wraps up with upcoming tour dates and promotional announcements.
- Avoid digital voting machines when possible and submit early write-in paper ballots to ensure your vote is properly counted. 7:34
- Secure all loose items and never jump fences at amusement parks to avoid fatal accidents on high-speed roller coasters. 1:03:11
- Make sure you meet size and restraint requirements before attempting to ride high-speed amusement park attractions. 1:03:27
- Performers can successfully address public crises and personal tragedies with dark humor and direct engagement, as Carrot Top demonstrated. 20:22
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Ad Read
Hosts introduce the episode and read a promotional ad for Progressive insurance.
- 1:08First Movie Review: The Devils
The hosts discuss their experience watching Ken Russell’s 1971 film The Devils, noting its explicit content and personal reactions.
- 5:08Musk Documentary Critique
They critique the recent Elon Musk documentary, arguing it fails to cover key controversies and is biased.
- 7:43Political Voting Advice
The hosts give a controversial, tongue‑in‑cheek warning about voting, urging listeners to write in their own ballots.
- 31:55Celebrity and Pop Culture Stories
They riff on a range of pop culture topics, from Gypsy Rose to Bigfoot hoaxes, mixing humor with off‑beat commentary.
- 41:58Fast‑Food and Tech Satire
The hosts mock the decline of fast‑food quality and the rise of delivery robots, interspersed with a brief ad for BetterHelp.
- 45:35SimpliSafe Home‑Security Ad
A paid ad segment promotes SimpliSafe, explaining its AI‑driven security features and offering a discount code.
- 47:09Episode Wrap‑Up and Final Ad
The show concludes with a final ad for Chime banking, closing the episode with the hosts’ usual banter.
- 49:43Cops vs Firemen Boxing Event
They recall a boxing match where cops and firemen fought, highlighting the rivalry and humor.
- 55:00Listener Email Segment
Hosts read and react to listener emails, including a humorous one about eyebrow shaving.
- 59:54Decapitation and Roller Coaster Stories
They recount real incidents of decapitation at Six Flags and Cedar Point, sharing personal anecdotes.
- 1:05:20Comedy Tour Announcements
Hosts detail upcoming comedy shows, dates, and venues across the U.S.
Highlights
- 1:15
A Disturbing Movie Theater Snack Experiencestory
The host recounts seeing Ken Russell's The Devils in a theater while the man sitting next to him ate an entire loaded hot dog during an intense orgy scene.
- 5:15
Reflecting on the Elon Musk Documentaryinsight
The hosts review a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk, arguing that it reveals his unfulfilled promises and problematic behavior while warning listeners to avoid automated voting machines.
- 16:24
Casey Anthony Weighs In On Comedyinsight
The hosts express disbelief that Casey Anthony released a Substack post criticizing Shane Gillis and defending women's clothing choices at the gym.
- 20:22
Carrot Top Returns With Dark Humorstory
Carrot Top addressed his recent suicide attempt at a sold-out show in Las Vegas by walking on stage with a noose and making light of the situation.
- 22:42
The Patchell Gimlin Bigfoot Hoax Claimdata
The hosts joke about unverified reports claiming that outtakes and rehearsals for the famous Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot footage have allegedly surfaced.
- 32:00
A Priest Killed By Falling Crucifixdata
A priest in Ecuador was killed during a live-streamed sermon when a heavy metal crucifix detached from the wall and struck him directly on the head.
- 33:45
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Minor Car Accidentstory
The hosts discuss a viral social media post from a driver who was accidentally sideswiped in traffic by Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
- 38:51
Retired Professor Arrested For Robot Protestsstory
A 78-year-old retired Penn professor was arrested for disorderly conduct after spending months blocking autonomous Uber Eats delivery robots on the street.
Quotes
“If you name your kid Metallica, they will kill.”
Unnamed speaker · 30:49 “Elon Musk is literally a virus, uh, and it's, it's a bad part of our society.”
Henry Zebrowski · 7:06 “The only good thing that could come out of this is if he was actively committing crimes.”
Henry Zebrowski · 35:31 “If you believe in God, you're supposed to.”
Henry Zebrowski · 35:48 “We all were hopeful and I think that mostly.”
Henry Zebrowski · 6:54 “I really feel like you could have been a good EMT.”
Henry Zebrowski · 47:32 “Don't fuck with the fireman's food, man. Don't fuck with anybody's food, especially not a fireman.”
Henry Zebrowski · 49:35 “The term is deeply rooted in Chicago's street culture and it's been popularized by the drill rap scene.”
Henry Zebrowski · 57:12 “I want to have like a real prize. I gotta figure that out, what that's gonna be.”
Unnamed speaker · 1:06:00
Sponsored segments
- Progressive 0:29–0:59
- Audible 12:23–13:14
- Squarespace 13:15–14:16
- Mint Mobile 14:19–15:47
- BetterHelp 42:29–44:45
- Chime 44:35–46:03
- SimpliSafe 45:40–47:02
- Walkhole 1:09:54–1:10:17
- IXL 1:10:26–1:11:38
About this episode
Henry & Eddie are back with this week’s weirdest stories and wildest news as a woman named Metallica Rose is accused of murdering her family, Gypsy Rose gets into a fender bender, and a priest is killed by a falling crucifix during his livestreamed sermon. PLUS, Casey Anthony becomes a comedy critic, an 81-year-old allegedly shoots his boss before taking a victory lap on a tricycle, a retired professor wages war on delivery robots, Listener Emails, and MORE!
Transcript
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Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- Metallica
- The Devils
- Musk documentary
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Cedar Point
- Tiger King
- Baltimore
- Ice House
- Redway
- No Dogs Tomorrow
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