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Side Stories: The Haunting of Henry

Last Podcast On The Left

57m
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Summary

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In this Halloween-themed episode of Side Stories, Marcus Parks, Ed Larson, and Henry Zebrowski discuss a spooky weekend stay at the notoriously haunted Scotia Lodge in Humboldt County, California, where the hosts experienced unexplained nocturnal noises on the upper floors. The hosts also cover bizarre news stories, including a Baltimore County man arrested after repeatedly harassing local children from inside a sewer pipe, an update on a deceased priest accused of misappropriating two million dollars in church donations, and a registered sex offender who attempted to enroll in a high school disguised as a seventeen-year-old homeless girl named Molly. Finally, the episode features listener emails exploring topics ranging from eyebrow slits to whether losing a testicle affects ejaculation volume, alongside tour date announcements and holiday well-wishes.

  • Book a room on the second floor of the Scotia Lodge in Humboldt County if you want to experience authentic hotel ghost phenomena firsthand. 10:02
  • Check out local trivia drama and bar comedy events by submitting funny stories and listener emails to the show. 51:55
  • Men over forty should schedule regular checkups with their doctor to monitor heart health and address issues like sleep apnea. 1:05:43

Chapters

  1. 0:01
    Podcast Intro and Ad Read

    Hosts introduce the episode and read a short ad before diving into the story.

  2. 0:44
    Hosts Discuss Halloween Costumes

    The trio jokes about their Halloween outfits and cultural references before moving on.

  3. 1:16
    Transition to Ghost Story

    The hosts shift focus to a spooky tale from Humboldt County.

  4. 8:14
    Scotia Lodge Ghost Tour Setup

    They describe arriving at the Scotia Lodge and the eerie third-floor legend.

  5. 12:00
    Nighttime Paranormal Encounters

    The crew recounts unsettling noises, ghost sightings, and creepy experiences during the night.

  6. 17:01
    Aftermath and Reflection

    The hosts reflect on the experience, share takeaways, and discuss future plans for the lodge.

  7. 18:16
    Ghostly Characters and Legends

    They explain the lore of the lodge’s ghosts, including a janitor and a boy.

  8. 45:52
    BetterHelp Therapy Promotion

    Hosts promote BetterHelp’s flexible therapy options and highlight its benefits for busy listeners.

  9. 46:26
    iXL Learning Platform Pitch

    Hosts advertise iXL’s personalized online learning tools for K‑12 students, citing academic improvements.

  10. 48:08
    Chime Banking Ad

    Hosts showcase Chime’s fee‑free banking features and cash‑back rewards, encouraging sign‑ups.

  11. 49:10
    Catholic Abuse Settlement Debate

    Hosts discuss the New York archdiocese’s settlement, criticizing the payout and church’s handling of abuse cases.

  12. 51:02
    Jeopardy Host Scandal

    Hosts detail a former Jeopardy champion’s sexual misconduct charges and the fallout.

Highlights

  • 8:14

    Experiencing Scotia Lodgestory

    The hosts recount their stay at the haunted Scotia Lodge in Northern California, detailing ghostly noises and encounters with quirky staff members.

  • 12:12

    Hotel Owner Avoids Roomsinsight

    The guest explains that the hotel owner refuses to stay in the building after being startled by phantom cleaning noises upstairs.

  • 17:01

    Friendly Lodge Staffstory

    The desk clerk cheerfully reminisces about past guests while sharing vivid tales of the historic loggers who used to frequent the property.

  • 29:02

    Priest Embezzlement Accusationdata

    The hosts discuss reports that a priest recently crushed by a falling crucifix was also suspected of stealing two million dollars.

  • 38:00

    Man Living in Sewerstory

    A bizarre news story covers a man living inside a large drainage tube who got into turf disputes with local neighborhood children.

  • 49:16

    Church Abuse Settlementdata

    The hosts review a massive eight hundred million dollar settlement agreed upon by the Archdiocese of New York over sexual abuse claims.

  • 54:24

    Adult Posing as Teenstory

    A registered sex offender was arrested after attempting to enroll in a high school while pretending to be a seventeen-year-old girl.

  • 58:02

    Eyebrow Slit Meaningsinsight

    The hosts read listener responses explaining the cultural and personal significance behind sporting a shaved eyebrow slit.

Quotes

  • “This is a story about fake accidents that lead to real consequences.”
    Unnamed speaker · 0:21
  • “I was like, wow, it's like I'm hugging a woman.”
    Unnamed speaker · 13:21
  • “If he was a bow bun.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:30
  • “The only thing there are are gas stations.”
    Unnamed speaker · 9:55
  • “I want the every building in the Catholic church to be dissolved.”
    Unnamed speaker · 49:42
  • Progressive 0:44–1:12
  • Squarespace 23:26–26:52
  • Acorns 24:58–28:23
  • Mint Mobile 26:55–28:27
  • BetterHelp 44:22–46:17
  • iXL 46:26–48:06
  • Chime 48:08–49:06
  • Atlantic Union Bank 1:08:06–1:08:38
  • Angie 1:08:40–1:08:55

About this episode

Henry & Eddie are getting into the Halloween spirit with a haunted hotel stay that leaves Henry spooked and Ed clinging to his leather pillow. The boys recount their eventful weekend at Scotia Lodge, where the third floor belongs to dead loggers and playful spirits. THEN! A Maryland sewer dweller gets the Pennywise treatment, an update on the diamond-swallowing thief, Listeners explain their eyebrow slits, and MORE!

Transcript

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Topics

  • New York
  • Archdiocese of New York
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
  • The Naked Eye

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