Summary
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This episode of Side Stories covers an eclectic and bizarre roundup of recent news stories, ranging from political figures returning to work to deeply unsettling local crimes. The hosts discuss Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate, a West Virginia former principal arrested for placing a hidden camera in a girls' restroom, an Ohio Amish dog breeder facing animal cruelty charges, and an MMA fighter's viral publicity stunt challenging a chimpanzee. Other strange tales involve a Minnesota drug dealer offering customer loyalty stamp cards, a Florida woman throwing a bucket of human waste during a domestic dispute, a man hiding under a hotel bed overnight, and a fast-food worker arrested for contaminating hamburgers.
Throughout the episode, the hosts blend dark humor with absurd commentary on current events, internet culture, and modern society. They debate the ethics of wild animal fights, critique the bizarre facial hair choices of local criminals, and read listener mail detailing urban experiences with youth harassment in Dublin. The hosts also promote upcoming live tour dates and provide updates on various Patreon projects.
- Review local business practices and customer interactions carefully to avoid illegal or incriminating paper trails. 52:37
- Always wash your vegetables thoroughly when bringing them home from grocery stores. 1:03:12
- Check tour schedules and purchase tickets early for upcoming live podcast shows in cities nationwide. 25:13
- Exercise caution and ignore street harassment from unruly youths when traveling abroad in urban areas. 1:17:27
Chapters
- 0:02Podcast Intro and Sponsor Message
Hosts open the episode with a brief intro and a promotional segment for Southern New Hampshire University and Progressive Insurance.
- 1:08Mitch McConnell Parody Skit
A comedic, nonsensical sketch involving Mitch McConnell, featuring absurd references to politics and cannibalism.
- 8:29Discussion of Burbank Butt Sniffer Case
Hosts discuss a bizarre local crime involving a man nicknamed the Burbank Butt Sniffer, touching on legal and media reactions.
- 18:18Animal Abuse and Dog Adoption Debate
Hosts debate the ethics of adopting sexually abused dogs and discuss broader animal welfare issues.
- 21:02Closing and Sponsor Segments
The episode concludes with final remarks and a series of sponsor advertisements before signing off.
- 25:00MMA Fighter vs. Chimp Controversy
A segment about a proposed MMA fight between a fighter and a chimp, exploring the absurdity and ethical concerns.
- 33:33Amish Community and Religious Critique
The conversation veers into a critique of Amish practices and other religious groups, including Jehovah’s Witnesses and Mennonites.
- 46:05Podcast Intro and Ad Readings
Hosts open the episode, read a series of product ads including IXL, BetterHelp, and SimpliSafe.
- 47:27IXL Learning Platform Promotion
Hosts promote the online learning platform IXL with a detailed ad read.
- 50:07BetterHelp Therapy Advertisement
Hosts read an ad for BetterHelp, highlighting mental health resources and online therapy.
- 51:04SimpliSafe Home Security Pitch
Hosts promote SimpliSafe’s AI‑powered home security system with a live‑agent feature.
- 52:27Drug Dealer with Loyalty Card Story
Hosts recount a local drug dealer’s use of a loyalty card scheme and its implications.
Highlights
- 2:23
Mitch McConnell's Returninsight
The hosts joke about Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate after a long absence, comparing his expression to being in suspended animation and suggesting elaborate conspiracy theories involving Santeria witches.
- 8:32
Burbank Butt Sniffer Updatedata
The hosts discuss the latest legal updates regarding the notorious Burbank Butt Sniffer, who received a 170-day jail sentence following dozens of arrests for peeping and sniffing.
- 17:13
House of Horrors Grandfather Incompetentdata
The hosts examine a court ruling declaring the grandfather from a 17-child abuse household incompetent to stand trial due to severe dementia.
- 25:50
Confederate Principal Camera Arreststory
The hosts mock a former West Virginia high school principal who dressed like a Confederate general and hid a pen camera in the girls' changing room.
- 31:39
Amish Dog Breeder Arrestedstory
The hosts discuss an Ohio dog breeder and Amish community member facing multiple animal cruelty and bestiality charges after police bodycam footage revealed bizarre admissions.
- 40:37
MMA Fighter Chimp Challengedebate
The hosts analyze a viral publicity stunt where a novice MMA fighter claimed he could fight a chimpanzee for 500 thousand dollars before redirecting fans to charity.
- 52:43
The hosts share the amusing story of a 27-year-old Minnesota drug dealer who was busted by police while running an illegal mushroom and weed business featuring a customer loyalty stamp card.
- 1:06:14
Under the Bed Hotel Intruderstory
The hosts react to a bizarre news report about a man who broke into a Miami hotel room and hid silently under the bed while guests slept the entire night above him.
Quotes
“That is honestly one of the hardest things to do is after a long vacation is to get back in the saddle.”
Henry Zebrowski · 2:27 “No, it's because he's, uh, it's, uh, there's a term called, I think it's, uh, the lights are on and there's nobody home.”
Henry Zebrowski · 3:00 “I'm sitting here with Ed Larson, I'm Henry Zabrowski.”
Henry Zebrowski · 3:14 “And so I think that's what it is, and they're giving it to Mitch.”
Henry Zebrowski · 4:17 “Because there's one, you know what it is?”
Henry Zebrowski · 5:36 “Sally Field looking fucking hot, dude, up there winning for the, uh, the Creatures movie, who gives a shit?”
Henry Zebrowski · 6:05 “Edit, edit everything I said about Sally Field out, that's derogatory, thank you.”
Henry Zebrowski · 7:27 “He has begun to, he has understood that if he keeps it at just a nose length away from sniffing butts, they can't seem to actually put him in jail for an extended period of time.”
Henry Zebrowski · 9:07 “If, if this fight did happen, which it's not, I imagine he, the chimp would be sitting there, the guy would punch it once and then he would just get ripped to shreds.”
Unnamed speaker · 46:05 “I think this is a no-one-get-hurt type of story.”
Unnamed speaker · 52:32
Sponsored segments
- Southern New Hampshire University 0:05–0:30
- Progressive 0:30–0:59
- IXL 48:02–49:08
- BetterHelp 49:10–50:52
- SimpliSafe 50:59–52:21
- WhisperFlow 1:23:02–1:23:40
About this episode
Henry & Eddie bring you this week’s weirdest stories and true crime news as allegations against a Buddy’s Burger employee have the boys questioning their trust in the fast food industry. PLUS! The Burbank Butt Sniffer gets 170 days behind bars, a Minnesota drug dealer’s customer loyalty program backfires, an MMA fighter claims he can take on a chimpanzee, a Florida woman settles a dispute with a bucket of poop, a hotel guest discovers a stranger sleeping under the bed, Listener Emails, and MORE!
Transcript
16,711 words · 6 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- True Crime
- Current Events
- Pop Culture
- Legal News
- Comedy
- Weird News
- Podcast Highlights
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