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Side Stories: Halloween Crimes

Last Podcast On The Left

Hosted by Henry Zebrowski

1h 4m
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Summary

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In this episode of Side Stories, Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson cover a chaotic mix of bizarre news items, internet updates, and true crime stories with a heavy focus on Halloween incidents. The hosts discuss an open-mic comedian in Austin who wore clown makeup and stabbed two people at a coffee shop, a chilling case in New Mexico where a mother told her ten-year-old son to shoot a neighbor over loud music, and a terrifying incident in Houston where a drunken man dressed in a Dumb and Dumber costume was shot through his apartment door after mixing up his building. Along the way, they touch on director Michael Mann accidentally shooting himself at a gun range, bizarre online memorabilia auctions, and listener mail regarding trivia scene creeps.

  • Check local security measures and neighborhood safety programs, as malicious individuals sometimes infiltrate organizations designed to protect vulnerable people. 39:44
  • Be cautious when visiting unfamiliar apartment complexes or returning home late on Halloween night, as costume mix-ups can lead to dangerous misunderstandings. 51:28
  • Always verify the background and affiliations of public figures or artists before supporting their projects or business ventures. 34:28

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro & Insurance Hook

    The hosts begin with a playful ad for Progressive insurance before launching into the episode’s theme.

  2. 1:05
    Cannibalism and Side Stories Tease

    The hosts tease the episode’s title, hinting at bizarre and macabre side stories to follow.

  3. 5:55
    Ed & Marcus Discuss Weight & Health

    The hosts reflect on their own weight struggles, childhood experiences, and the cultural pressures surrounding body size.

  4. 8:00
    Open Mic Horror: The Clown Killer

    The hosts recount a chilling story of an open‑mic comedian who used clown makeup and stabbed staff during a performance.

  5. 12:00
    Halloween Shooting in Fairfield, CA

    A grim recount of a teenage gunman’s spree at a Spirit Halloween store, highlighting the broader issue of Halloween‑related crimes.

  6. 14:00
    New Mexico Mother‑Son Shooting Incident

    The episode concludes with a disturbing case where a mother allegedly directed her son to kill a neighbor, underscoring the episode’s focus on violent Halloween crimes.

  7. 45:36
    Ad Break: Acorns Investment Promotion

    Hosts pitch Acorns, highlighting its low‑cost investing features and bonus offer.

  8. 51:10
    Halloween Crimes Intro

    Hosts announce the segment on Halloween‑related crimes and set the tone for the stories to follow.

  9. 52:18
    New York Apartment Mis‑entry

    A host mistakenly enters the wrong apartment in New York, narrowly avoiding a dangerous situation.

  10. 1:05:29
    Florida Landlord Shooting Incident

    Discussion of a landlord who shot tenants over a dispute about ice cream, highlighting gun violence concerns.

  11. 1:06:14
    Plane Crash with Young Pilot

    A 20‑year‑old female pilot crashes a private jet, sparking debate over youth flight experience.

  12. 1:08:57
    Tour Dates and Show Announcements

    Hosts reveal upcoming tour stops, ticket sales, and special guest appearances for the side‑story shows.

Highlights

  • 28:07

    Vietnam War Archive Auctioninsight

    The hosts express disbelief that a 37-volume archive of documents from the 1971 My Lai massacre court-martial of Colonel Owen Henderson is currently being sold privately for $280,000 instead of residing in a museum.

  • 29:53

    Arsonist Competency Rulingdata

    Christopher Peden, a man who famously cut off his own penis and poured gasoline on it in a bizarre attempt to commit arson, has officially been ruled competent to stand trial.

  • 37:24

    Austin Coffee Shop Stabbingstory

    An open-mic performer who regularly wore clown makeup and went by the name Asher Blackstone was arrested for aggravated assault after stabbing a security guard and an employee at an Austin coffee shop.

  • 51:28

    Costume Confusion Shootingstory

    A man in Houston dressed in the orange suit from Dumb and Dumber was shot in the chest through a door after frantically banging on an apartment while drunk, having mistaken the residence for his own.

  • 59:57

    Michael Mann Gun Range Accidentstory

    Renowned 83-year-old filmmaker Michael Mann sustained a superficial leg injury after accidentally shooting himself while attempting to holster his firearm quickly at a shooting range.

  • 1:04:20

    Batman Sequel Leakinsight

    A behind-the-scenes photograph of Heidi Klum's Halloween costume preparation accidentally leaked a wall of prosthetics in the background, seemingly revealing villains and plot elements for the upcoming Batman sequel.

Quotes

  • “You have to understand that open micers are a specific batch of unpredictable human beings.”
    Henry Zebrowski · 37:02
  • “And so he, he was, uh, dressed up as a clown.”
    Henry Zebrowski · 38:05
  • “The agent intervenes in under 30 seconds, speaking through the camera to stop an intruder in their tracks.”
    Henry Zebrowski · 24:30
  • “The mom went over there and he's like, hey, can you turn the music down?”
    Unnamed speaker · 45:00
  • “And he was like, I guess rude to her.”
    Unnamed speaker · 45:07
  • “He killed the seventeen year old. And, uh, and so now, but then because of what happened, they locked up the mom.”
    Unnamed speaker · 45:26
  • “And investing can feel the same way. The hardest part of investing? Starting, just like taking care of your feet.”
    Henry Zebrowski · 47:08
  • “Robert Kessler, he's in Hillsborough County. You love it over there.”
    Unnamed speaker · 56:27
  • Acorns 47:16–48:29
  • BetterHelp 48:34–50:02
  • Chime 50:07–51:03
  • Patreon 1:12:24–1:12:33
  • Atlantic Union Bank 1:13:36–1:14:03
  • Angie.com 1:14:21–1:14:34

About this episode

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's weirdest stories and true crime news, starting with more listener tales from the dark side of bar trivia, an update on the would-be penis arsonist, a clown-faced attacker accused of stabbing two employees at an Austin coffee shop, a Halloween partygoer in a Dumb and Dumber tux shot after knocking on the wrong door, a Florida murder defendant willing to plead guilty for a Philly cheesesteak, Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself in the leg, the boys clash over sandwich toppings, and MORE!

Transcript

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Topics

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