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Side Stories: Son of Ram

By Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski

This episode of Last Podcast On The Left delves into morbid and disturbing news stories and true crime discussions. The hosts cover unsettling cases, including a 10-year-old who confessed to murder and a woman who used her deceased uncle's body for financial gain. They also highlight oddities like rogue animal attacks and intended stings gone wrong.

The episode touches on the hosts' personal lives and experiences as well, including one host's candid recollections of rehab and substance abuse struggles. Lighter moments involve humorous considerations of inappropriate business ideas and dark, absurd humor around unethical hypotheticals.

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Disturbing/morbid news stories and true crime discussions

A 10-year-old confesses to murder at 7

Zebrowski and Larson discuss a 10-year-old Texas child who casually admitted to fatally shooting a man named Brandon in the face when he was 7, later directing police to his grandfather's gun used in the crime. Due to Texas law, the young perpetrator couldn't be charged.

A woman uses her dead uncle's body to secure a loan

At a Brazilian bank, Erica de Sousa Vieira Nunez bizarrely attempted to secure a loan by manipulating her deceased uncle's body in a wheelchair, as the teller documented her desperate actions.

Additional grim stories

The hosts touch on an elderly New Zealand couple killed by a rogue ram, as well as police dash cam footage of an intended child exploitation sting gone awry.

The speakers' personal lives and experiences

Dan St. Germain discusses substance abuse struggles

St. Germain candidly shares his rehab experiences, noting the potency of current drugs like fentanyl. He reveals how past substance issues affected his career choices and interests, like visiting serial killer spots.

Fashion and laundry in relationships

St. Germain humorously admits wearing women's underwear on comedy tours, while Larson carefully washes his wife's delicates. Zebrowski avoids washing his wife Natalie's intimate items.

Humorous/absurd ideas and concepts

The "OK Groomer" pet grooming business idea

Zebrowski pitched "OK Groomer" as a name for a pet grooming service, but Natalie worried it could be misinterpreted as related to pedophilia, which the hosts acknowledge as problematic.

Dark humor and inappropriate hypotheticals

The hosts entertain absurd, unethical ideas like using child assassins or profiting from dead bodies, poking fun at shocking subjects with irreverent, dark humor.

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  • In Texas, children under 10 years old are considered incapable of forming criminal intent, so they cannot be charged with a crime. This legal concept is known as the "defense of infancy" or "infancy defense." It is based on the idea that very young children lack the mental capacity to understand the consequences of their actions in a criminal context.
  • In the context provided, Larson is mentioned as being involved in washing his wife's delicate clothing items, while Zebrowski is noted for avoiding this task specifically when it comes to his wife's intimate garments. This distinction highlights a difference in their approaches to handling their respective spouses' clothing, with Larson being more involved in caring for delicate items compared to Zebrowski.
  • Zebrowski's suggestion of "OK Groomer" as a pet grooming business name could be misinterpreted due to the term "groomer" being associated with child grooming, a serious form of abuse. This potential misinterpretation could lead to confusion or negative connotations for the business. The hosts acknowledged the problematic nature of the name due to its unintended association with a sensitive and harmful topic. The term "groomer" in this context typically relates to individuals who manipulate and exploit children, making it a highly inappropriate choice for a pet grooming business name.

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Disturbing/morbid news stories and true crime discussions

Podcast hosts Zebrowski, Larson, and others delve into a series of chilling and bizarre true crime stories, demonstrating the sometimes morbid fascination society has with the darker aspects of human behavior.

Podcast hosts discuss a 10-year-old child confessing to randomly killing a stranger when he was 7 years old

The child casually admitted to a shocking crime

In a disturbing recollection, Zebrowski and Larson discuss the case of a child who nonchalantly confessed to a heinous act committed at a shockingly young age. The 10-year-old from Texas confessed to executing a man named Brandon in his sleep by shooting him in the face when he was just seven years old.

Police find crucial evidence in an unexpected place

The child directed law enforcement to the gun used in the crime, which turned out to be his grandfather's. Unknown to the grandfather, he had unintentionally taken the gun, which had been used in the killing. Police, suspicious because of the injury's angle, later found it in the grandfather’s car.

Despite the gravity of his confession, the young perpetrator was not charged due to Texas legal restrictions that prevent children under the age of ten from being convicted of murder.

Podcast hosts review a story about a woman attempting to take out a loan with the body of her dead uncle

A morbid deception at the bank

An incident in Brazil made headlines when Erica de Sousa Vieira Nunez attempted to secure a loan by bringing her deceased uncle into a bank in a wheelchair. She tried to manipulate his body in a futile endeavor to make him appear alive.

The teller becomes an impromptu filmmaker

The bank teller, noticing the uncle’s obvious state of death, began to document Nunez's actions. Larson and Zebrowski detailed how she operated the man's hands as if he were attentive and alive.

Desperation leads to a bizarre act

The woman's desperate actions underscore a disturbing willingness to misuse a dead body for potential financial benefit. While her focus was on securing the loan, she seemed oblivious to the fact that the teller was recording her.

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Disturbing/morbid news stories and true crime discussions

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  • Zebrowski and Larson are the names of the podcast hosts mentioned in the text. They, along with other unnamed individuals, are involved in discussing disturbing news stories and true crime incidents on the podcast.
  • In Texas, children under the age of ten are considered incapable of forming criminal intent, which means they cannot be charged with a crime like murder due to their age. This legal principle is based on the understanding that very young children lack the cognitive ability to fully comprehend the consequences of their actions. It aims to protect young children from being held criminally responsible for their behavior before a certain age. This approach reflects a recognition of the developmental differences and limitations of very young children in the legal system.
  • In the rogue ram incident in New Zealand, an elderly couple was tragically killed by a ram that was not under their ownership. The ram attacked the man first, and then the woman when she went looking for her husband. Police had to intervene and ultimately shoot the ram to stop the attacks.
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The speakers' personal lives and experiences

The podcast hosts dive into personal anecdotes about their lives, sharing experiences ranging from handling personal items in their relationships to dealing with substance abuse.

Podcast guest Dan St. Germain shares stories of his past substance abuse struggles and rehab experiences

Dan St. Germain speaks candidly about his repeated rehab experiences, mentioning he just got out of rehab again in December, reflecting on the changing habits of substance abuse through generations. He notes that the current younger generation uses strong drugs like medical grade fentanyl, which he refers to as end-of-life drugs. He also discusses how his past struggles have influenced his life choices, such as leaving stand-up comedy for two years to write thrillers, and his personal investment in dark stories, which included a visit to spots in Vancouver where Robert Pickton, a notorious criminal, picked up women. These experiences seem to influence his personal and professional life, perhaps even ending his horror movie broadcast due to rehab.

Dan talks about how he began wearing women's underwear while on the road performing comedy, finding it more comfortable for his body type

In a lighter moment, Dan shares an unconventional fashion choice driven by comfort—wearing women's underwear, specifically bloomers, while touring for stand-up comedy. He humorously relays his wife's lackluster reaction upon discovering this habit, with her saying, "I'm good," indicating her non-receptive stance on the matter.

Podcast hosts discuss doing laundry and caring for each other's personal items in their relationships

The conversation shifts to everyday chores and the care put into the handling of significant others' belongings.

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  • Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid often used for pain management, including in end-of-life care to alleviate severe pain. In the context of substance abuse, misuse of fentanyl, especially the medical-grade version, can be extremely dangerous and potentially fatal due to its high potency. Referring to ...

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Humorous/absurd ideas and concepts

Hosts Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson, along with their guest Dan St. Germain, dive into a series of bizarre and off-the-wall discussions that blur the lines between comedy and the macabre.

Podcast hosts discuss the idea of a "pet grooming service" called "OK Groomer" as a humorous business concept

Zebrowski brought up the concept of "OK Groomer" as a humorous name for a pet grooming service. However, his wife Natalie feared it might be misinterpreted as something linked with pedophilia. Larson found the name amusing and innocently misunderstood it as a dating service for pet groomers, rather than a name for a pet grooming service. The hosts laughed at this misunderstanding and the conversation ventured into tangents about avoiding radicalization online.

Henry pitched the idea to his wife Natalie, who was concerned it would be misinterpreted as a front for pedophilia

Natalie's concerns pointed out the problematic potential of the "OK Groomer" name, which her husband Henry also acknowledged. They joked about the serious risk of the business being associated with illegal activities rather than being seen as the fun and lively concept Zebrowski envisioned.

The hosts acknowledge the name could be problematic and associate the business with inappropriate or illegal activities

The hosts entertained the problematic implications of the "OK Groomer" name, discussing its potential for misinterpretation and association with unsavory and illegal activities.

Podcast guests and hosts engage in various absurd tangents and hypothetical scenarios, such as using child assassins or using dead bodies for financial gain

Throughout the show, Zebrowski, Larson, and St. Germain delved into a range of wildly inappropriate and ethically dubious hypotheticals with a dark undertone of humor.

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  • Henry Zebrowski, Ed Larson, and Dan St. Germain are comedians known for their dark and irreverent humor, often exploring taboo or shocking subjects in a comedic manner. Their style involves pushing boundaries with edgy jokes and absurd scenarios, creating a blend of humor that can be both unsettling and hilarious. The trio's dynamic on the podcast involves playful banter, spontaneous tangents, and a willingness to delve into controversial or uncomfortable topics for comedic effect. Their humor style can be described as provocative, satirical, and often surreal, appealing to audiences who enjoy dark comedy and unconventional perspectives.
  • The hosts' discussions on the podcast are purely comedic in nature, focusing on absurd and dark humor. They engage in exaggerated and taboo scenarios for comedic effect, aiming to entertain and provoke laughter rather than serious consideration. The hosts' exploration of controversial topics is intended to be humorous and satirical, pushing boundaries for comedic effect. The humor is often dark and irreverent, with the hosts using shock value and absurdity to create comedic moments.
  • The podcast blurs the lines between comedy and the macabre by exploring dark and taboo subjects with a humorous approach. The hosts engage in edgy humor by joking about controversial topics like child assassins and inappropriate scenarios, pushing the boundaries of what is traditionally considered acceptable in comedy. Their irreverent style of ...

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