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Side Stories: Muyuns & Monsters

Last Podcast On The Left

Hosted by Henry Zebrowski

1h 24m
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Summary

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This episode of Side Stories covers a bizarre mix of strange news stories and listener mail, featuring hosts Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson. The discussion spans public indecency trends at discount retail stores, an ongoing legal battle over fortune-telling laws in Pennsylvania, and a bizarre public defecation incident at a New Zealand metal concert. The hosts also debate modern pop culture phenomena, touch on real-life supervillain copycats, and read through listener letters detailing medical emergencies and gross bathroom encounters.

  • Discount retail chains like Dollar General face a growing issue with public indecency trends dubbed gooning. 12:59
  • A magical store employee in Hanover, Pennsylvania is suing the state to challenge antiquated anti-fortune telling laws. 31:34
  • Some concertgoers resort to wearing adult diapers or relieve themselves in pants to maintain front-row spots. 52:01
  • An orthopedics surgeon wrote in to explain that scrotal constriction from hair ties can lead to severe tissue necrosis. 1:20:04

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Advertising

    Hosts open the show with a brief intro and a commercial pitch for heating and cooling services.

  2. 0:42
    Introduction of the Muyun Brothers

    Hosts discuss the Malaysian Muyun brothers, their music, and the hosts’ fascination with them.

  3. 5:23
    Therapist Sessions on Rage and Anger

    Henry shares his therapist’s advice on managing rage episodes and the importance of channeling anger into positive activities.

  4. 12:33
    Dollar Store Gooning Phenomenon

    The hosts delve into the trend of 'gooning' at dollar stores, exploring its origins, social impact, and the challenges it presents.

  5. 31:28
    Legal Battle Over Fortune Telling Laws

    Discussion of a lawsuit by a witch in Pennsylvania challenging archaic anti-fortune-telling statutes and the broader implications for free speech.

  6. 46:27
    Devil's Kin Concert Disaster

    The hosts recount a chaotic metal concert in Dunedin where a man defecated on stage, leading to a massive mess and security intervention.

  7. 52:01
    Concert Diaper Debate

    Listeners share experiences with concert diapers, sparking a discussion about bodily autonomy and the practicality of wearing them at shows.

  8. 55:00
    Flying Robots vs. School Shooters

    The hosts criticize Texas' plan to deploy pepper-spraying drones in schools, arguing it replaces human police rather than addressing gun violence.

  9. 1:01:20
    The Hat Man and Online Horror Culture

    A segment on the internet phenomenon of the Hat Man, detailing his alleged crimes and the broader context of online horror subcultures.

  10. 1:18:57
    Blood Loss and Extreme Body Stories

    A bizarre medical anecdote about a man who accidentally cut off his testicles with a hair tie, followed by a discussion of blood volume and extreme self-harm.

  11. 1:24:50
    Fast Food Bathroom Horror

    A nostalgic recollection of a fast‑food employee cleaning a bathroom after an elderly woman left a massive mess, illustrating workplace challenges.

  12. 1:30:02
    Listener Mail and Upcoming Events

    The hosts preview upcoming shows, conventions, and listener emails, wrapping up the episode with promotional content and a teaser for future stories.

Highlights

  • 7:19

    Therapist Advice on Rageinsight

    The host shares that their therapist suggested turning to nice things like petting dogs whenever experiencing intense rage episodes.

  • 13:23

    Dollar Store Goonersinsight

    The hosts discuss a disturbing social media trend where individuals perform explicit acts inside discount retail stores.

  • 31:34

    Witch Sues Statestory

    A local tarot reader in Pennsylvania is fighting the state's 1800s anti-fortune-telling laws in court after police intimidation.

  • 48:14

    Concert Poop Incidentstory

    A metal concert in New Zealand was temporarily halted after a fan accidentally shook loose feces out of his pant leg.

  • 1:01:50

    The Hat Man Arrestedstory

    A bizarre Massachusetts figure known as the Hat Man was recently arrested for exposing himself and rubbing against strangers.

  • 1:08:30

    School Shooter Dronesdata

    A Texas company is testing bear-spray-equipped drones in Arkansas schools to supposedly stop active shooters within minutes.

  • 1:18:52

    Surgeon Letter on Testicle Lossstory

    An orthopedic surgeon writes in with a detailed medical breakdown of a patient who accidentally castrated himself using a hair tie.

Quotes

  • “Every night is a scream.”
    Unnamed speaker · 0:30
  • “That's when the cannibalism started.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:09
  • “Those are the Muyun brothers. They're all the way from, uh, central Ohio, Malaysia.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:53
  • “If you have diarrhea, stay the fuck home.”
    Henry Zebrowski · 50:35
  • “The next thing that's going to happen is that unfortunately, we're gonna see, like, like Trump is gonna shit his pants on the, like, on national stage.”
    Henry Zebrowski · 1:28:07
  • “I'm gonna do the most vile Disney show I can during their giant festival.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:30:09
  • “And then 9/27, Milwaukee, October 4th, Denver, lots of other shit coming out.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:30:21
  • “I will be safe. It's gonna be fun. I love, uh, I love it all.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:30:38
  • James River Air 0:00–0:27
  • Squarespace 27:19–28:20
  • Bowlin Branch 28:31–29:48
  • Mint Mobile 29:51–31:17
  • Angie 1:32:32–1:33:02
  • Walmart Money Card 1:33:03–1:33:30

About this episode

Henry & Eddie bring you this week's biggest stories and weirdest news - Henry loves The Muyun Brothers, the boys announce their new song Gods in Leather by Mass for Trash (feat. Henry & Marcus), Gooners causing chaos at Dollar Stores across the US, School Shooter Defense Drones, The War Crimes of The Minions, The Hat Man of Massachusetts, Listener Emails, and MORE!

Transcript

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18,425 words · 8 speakers

Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.

Topics

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  • Foreign Report

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