Last Podcast On The Left Side Stories: 'Tis The Season
Dec 11, 2025
This week’s wild stories dive into the dark side of the holiday season with chilling family annihilation cases. A wannabe Nazi’s standoff with police adds a twist, while a man’s near-fatal quicksand adventure has a miraculous rescue. A Utah father faces grave charges for a brutal winter 'torture hike' with his kids. Tragedy strikes as a Michigan family’s tale involves murder and a baby's removal. Unexpectedly, a husband’s remains leave a widow shocked. Plus, a bemusing tale of a swallowed Fabergé egg rounds out the chaos!
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Managing Delusions Through Grounding Not Denial
- Henry explains that treating psychotic delusions by flatly denying them can make patients cling harder to the belief.
- He says therapy often focuses on grounding, harm reduction, and functional stabilization rather than elimination of hallucinations.
Standoff Ends After Man Shoots Drones Then Himself
- Henry recounts a Connecticut standoff where a man in a homemade Nazi uniform barricaded himself and shot at drones.
- The man ultimately put a gun in his mouth and killed himself after shooting out drones and resisting negotiators.
Quicksand Rescue Found By Drone
- Henry describes a hiker who fell into rare quicksand and was rescued after drones located him in a gorge.
- The incident highlights the danger of long solo hikes and expensive rescue operations.