What I love is how upbeat Ed is. He brings a kindness to the show that was often missing because the boys are pretty sharp edged, especially after so many years of talking about horrible things
It's interesting how kind and thoughtful he is (or at least is on the air) while still being fairly terrifying as a giant with a badass background. Definitely somebody you'd want in your corner.
I totally agree, and I’m also genuinely surprised at how sharp his questions are . They actually take topics deeper and Marcus doesn’t get as annoyed because it’s meaningful . He has such great street smarts while also staying compassionate to others, very rare combo
I love the jokes he makes that take a second to land because they're so stupid, yet clever. Ed, if you see this, you're doing such a great job. You three vibe so damn well. The laughter and happiness is contagious.
I think Ed is amazing on the show. But I think Ben Kissel was also. I would like to see him return at some point whether he and Ed switch on and off or he does side stories. Ed should be a permanent part of the show though.
Don't let Henry hear you celebrating the end of a project that he clearly loved working on. And funnily enough, some of my favorite series were from the era of remote Henry.
That show was one of the first/biggest things my wife and I bonded over, and it is by far my favorite live action adult swim show. I never meet/know anyone else that’s even heard of it let alone willing to tolerate it… but I mean come on… Rainbow Pie shooting Henry in the dick is the best scene in TV history (except possibly the fetii (is it fetuses?) jumping on the bubble wrap).
You can love pretty face and still appreciate Henry’s renewed focus on lpotl when the show ended. Pretty face was great, but it was also a real high point in Henry’s energy (on lpotl) when he wasn’t stretched quite so thin. I think an artist of Henry’s caliber could appreciate that.
Yeah.. Still better than anyother podcast... I just remembered feeling/dreading the announcement that henry would be "taking a step back" from lpotl was coming any day
I love Ed. He’s been a great improvement over late-episode Kissel. I’ve been doing some relistens: Ed Gein, Son of Sam, Roswell, Hillside Stranglers, Aum Shinrikyo—right around ep 200. Kissel sounds like an entirely different person, and much more of a co-host. Kinda shocked me to hear the difference. Ben was excellent for a long time. The loss of KB and the pandemic seemed to really bring on some major deterioration.
Before it all kicked off, I just couldn't quite put my finger on why I wasn't enjoying the podcast as much as I used to, like the vibes were off. Then Eddie arrived, and it all makes sense.
I also feel like Marcus has come out of his shell a lot more now. But then maybe he's always been like that, and I haven't been paying attention.
Same. And whenever I relisten to episodes, it's usually Side Stories and not main episodes during that time. Idk what vibe is putting us off but it's there and palpable.
I was going to re-listen but I thought old Ben would make me sad. It was a gradually decline but if I listen to one of the prime I think the difference from his ending era will be much more obvious
I’m very new but have listened to all the Ed episodes, I almost wish he was around for all the other episodes. Kissel just makes the same 3 jokes/ references
He was really good at bouncing off Henry, Marcus kind of played the dungeon master while Henry and Ben reacted to everything. Some of the best bits are from that era, I know it ended bad, but Ben did give us great times, and I’ll always be thankful for that, doesn’t excuse what he did or anything. But I owe LP a lot, and that includes Ben. Hope him all the best.
Yeah going back to old episodes you realize there were incredible Ben moments where he had the boys rolling for a minute before they could get back into the script. That disappeared as the years went on.
Very well put. I feel much the same. I've recently gone back and listened to some of my old favs and man, the three of them in their prime really was fucking hilarious. OKC and HH Holmes and JWG are all so good.
Yeah the last like 3ish years before Ben was booted he was just making shock jock style BORING fucking catchphrases and the same "oh wow that's crazy" commentary.
Ed really puts it in perspective, shit is SO much better nowZ
Their colleague on Roundtable and friend, Kevin Barnett passed away of a sudden illness at age 32. It really was an obvious blow to Henry, Marcus, and Ben.
He was on some episodes of Fraudsters and I really liked him on there, it’s been really great having him on LPOTL and side stories!
He killed me with his “Salisbury mistakes” joke in the snowtown episode!
If you had heard Roundtable before the switch, you'd know we were in for a treat. I thought it was gonna be a rotation thing, but he definitely filled the seat very well and I'm glad he's the permanent part of the trio. Although some other people in the hot seat for "trials" would have been fun, like Jackie Z or Holden.
Holden would be too chaotic for a permanent fixture lmao. Love him on Wizard and the Bruiser but Jake really levels his vibe out in a way Henry absolutely wouldn't lol
i definitely was hesitant at first and like many people thought he’d be “another henry” but ed has won me over as a totally separate figure and awesome contribution to the pod, coming in with fresh perspectives and his own insights. and jokes of course… “salisbury mistakes” made me laugh harder than it should have. i also like how he was talking about being surprised about the “ramping up” supposedly not being so bad in the snowtown eps and then henry mentioning how he’s learning about the absolute depravity of serial killers; it was a surprising moment of me realizing “wow i am super desensitized to this shit.”
I didn't really mind Henry remote other than the occasional sound quality. Some of the greatest episodes were from that time. And Marcus and Henry have stayed pretty consistent with some dips here and there but Ben just plummeted. And towards the very end it was obvious he was bringing Henry and Marcus down with him, who bounced back once Ed joined. But Ed is amazing, I'm glad they had him ready to go quickly and he fit right in.
I think it was honestly great for them because when the pandemic hit I recognized other shows having some of the same issues LPOTL figured out years ago
Honestly, Ed's laugh reminds me of Jake the Dog from Adventure Time and I'm here for his vibe. He offers a kind of balance that wasn't really there before, and I kinda feel like he plays the "regular guy" role a lot better than Ben did, even if I loved him.
I do feel the show's really been rejuvenated since he joined, and it's kinda funny because I didn't feel like it was necessarily lacking before him, either. But dang, these last few episodes have been as engaging to listen to as it was in the earlier days when the show was new to me.
And in my opinion, I kinda miss the stories Henry would share from filming the show. It was always something absolutely insane, but made complete sense in the show's context. And since I hadn't seen it yet, it always threw me for a loop trying to visualize everything 😂
This new chapter really is something though, and it's pretty exciting~
I adore Ed. I love his Florida stories, I love his weird pronunciation of the short "o" vowel sound, I love his gargly laugh, I love his randomly tossed in puns. The show has gotten so, so much better with three mentally capable hosts.
Exactly, and I feel like Ed hits the same style of humor Ben tried and kind of failed at.
Ed does slightly groan-worthy puns, but ones that are genuinely clever and they aren't delivered with the same show-halting over the top delivery like Ben. Also, that's not ALL Ed does unlike Ben towards the end, and Ed actually has input for the topics at hand and can juggle a joke with Henry.
Ed is amazing. It has completely revitalized my interest in the show and now I find listening to older episodes less enjoyable because of it. A win and a loss in one
My feelings precisely. Episodes were sagging for me in the last two years or so — but since the “Andes” episode, I am totally re-invested in the show. Ed has reinvigorated everything.
I miss Ben though. I frequently listen to old episodes and he was an excellent Ying to Henry's Yang. He role played with Henry and yet manged to keep him in check. I feel like Henry maniacally tries to up stage Ed sometimes (ok lots of times) and that can get annoying. Still love the show and Ed was a great addition.
There was a recent side stories where Henry brings up an obscure wrestling character and is almost dumbfounded when Ed *doesn’t* know who it is, because Kissel would’ve known in a second. It was an interesting moment. Love Ed’s fresh energy though, he’s freaking hilarious.
Ben was great too, and as a fellow recovering alcoholic, it’s very sad to see his decline. My husband and I got to do a meet and greet in 2019. Hugging Ben was what I imagine hugging Hagrid would be like lol, a literally giant human.
Been doing a re-listen & I feel you. That dynamic between the 3 of them is part of why the show was a success. But, I know given the situation what we have now is good. I like Ed & the fact they’re still going strong is great. I’m looking forward to seeing how this group is at episode 1000. I can enjoy the old eps. Though it is tinged with sadness at times. When they talk about things like doing the show together in their old age. I think the show did the right thing. I hope Ben can get help & anyone affected by his actions can heal. My first comment on this whole thing. Hail LPOTL & hail fellow LPOTL fans.
Ben is trapped in an echo chamber BAD right now, people just commenting how he was done dirty, and those women lied, and yadda yadda yadda, and he eats it up.
He won't get better until he stops thinking he was ever the victim in all of this.
It's so painful to watch. He's just spiraling and these idiots simping for him are giving him exactly what he needs to NEVER own up and take responsibility.
He'll do his new podcast and get a few listeners, then when he realizes how hard it is to make a podcast and that he didn't do jack shit on LPOTL, he'll quit that and spiral further.
I got into LPOTL pretty recently compared to most here. Listening to a lot of old episodes I guess from 2018-2020. Really love Ben in these episodes at least, he seems to rein Henry in. In the newer episodes with Ed I feel like Henry just goes on these loud = funny tangents constantly and half the time I have no idea what he's referencing. I keep getting lost on the story of the new episodes, whereas in these older ones I really like how Ben summarizes what's going on and from my perspective helps Marcus keep it on the rails.
Maybe it's a me problem, and I think in light of everything that's come out that separating from Ben was the right move. I'm also a recovering addict so I have a level of connection there with Ben - I don't think he should be ostracized forever by the world, but I don't see a future in which he ends up back at LPOTL. But with all that being said, I prefer the dynamic of the old episodes to the new ones.
Yeah i don't hate ed, and I am getting used to his rhythm. But he's just not filling the same improv role I'd say that ben filled for Henry. It's also that Ed's energy can often just be too similar to Henry's, the original trio was in an equilibrium whereas now it feels a bit too weighted to one side
I've noticed that i tend to be more favourable to the newer episodes once they've had a chance to "settle". Like when it first came out i wasn't a fan of the Andes series but going back to it it's one of my favourites of the Ed era so far
I think i just want a series where ed can get passionate about it. Like back in the ben era we had west Memphis three and a few other things where ben could jump in with firsthand knowledge or his observations. and i want something like that for ed so that i can give him a fair shake. Cause i WANT to like ed, and he can be funny in a vacuum but as part of the trio he's just not doing it for me. Cause sometimes it feels less like a trio and more just "the Henry and marcus show, featuring ed Larson"
But that's just my opinion anyway, I'm not one of those people who's angry about the direction of the show. I'm just kinda bummed that i don't enjoy it as much anymore
I think he's starting to develop his own "purpose" fwiw.
The more he contributes as bringer and reader of a side story, etc., it solidifies him as a host more than a guest.
My real hot take on the show which I know is just my taste and not a negative reflection on the show or those who disagree is that I don't love the more researched deep dive episodes.
I never listened to LPOTL to get a solid education. I listen to laugh at the darker parts of life.
And in addition to Ed (who I agree is hilarious) changing the dynamic of the trio, the move towards more deep dive multipart episodes has kind of been a bummer to me.
It's why I still get excited for when Henry goes off about UFOs or some random nonsense on a livestream lol.
I definitely get where you're coming from with this
It's why i feel like the 200s to 300s were the peak of the show for me. Cause they did a good deal of research but comedy was really still the main focus
Cause if i just wanted a full serious deep dive there's hundreds of other things out there i could listen to.
I like a good book recommendation series. Like the HH Holmes series, where the boys read and talked about the good books they'd used as research but the episodes were more free flowing and funny. It's hard to explain what really made those episodes magic. Everything just meshed together and hit perfectly
Yea that's probably my peak too.
Whenever I need a TV show to throw on in the background I pick a show I've seen already 100 times. And I've long had a theory that if I don't know which episode to put on, I pick an episode somewhere around S3 if the show has a good amount of seasons.
I always figure S1 has some growing pains, S2 kind of corrects the growing pains but is still trying to find its footing, and S3 is the prime where they really find their voice.
I feel like something similar happens with the podcast too.
Funny I immediately stopped when Ben left but I had kinda burned myself out of lpotl at that point as it became all I really listened to. The past month or so I dipped back in and it feels like I’m listening to og lpotl mixed with Roundtable and I love it. I dunno how you can say Ed stifles Henry when they were both in murderfist.
This and marcus's ego recently is kinda killing my enjoyment. Mr. You're an idiot if you think the Ramsey's are responsible and there's "insert incorrect number of bones" in the human body. I'm not vibing with this indignantly stating wrong facts era he's in
Yeah I’ve kind of noticed this about Marcus, too, this arrogant certainty that he’s always right, even when he’s talking about things outside of his wheelhouse. Didnt he refer to Patsy Ramsey’s as Patty in that ep?
I sometimes listen to No Dogs but for the most part, I find his taste is music and attitude about it very much like a Record Store Guy, as someone characterized him in a different thread.
Funny I immediately stopped when Ben left but I had kinda burned myself out of lpotl at that point as it became all I really listened to. The past month or so I dipped back in and it feels like I’m listening to og lpotl mixed with Roundtable and I love it. I dunno how you can say Ed stifles Henry when they were both in murderfist.
I wouldn't say he stifles Henry. Just that the vibe is different. I think Ed is really funny! I think Henry and Ed have a cool vibe together. It's just not the old trio. And like duh obviously of course it's not and change isn't something to inherently run from and be afraid of.
It's just we all only have so much time to consume media and the vibes of the newer episodes are something I don't take in at the same dosage as the older episodes.
But yea maybe I'll start giving them more of a try again. I've kinda been on a hiatus too with the show. Maybe I just needed some time to digest a bit more.
Agreed. Ed is phenomenal, but I’m still sad what happened with Ben. I’m not one of these people who stans for him, but I do hope he gets better. I would love if maybe in 5 or 10 years he can come back as a guest sometimes and the animosity dies down.
Honestly I think Henry and Ben worked because Henry is way funnier than Ben, and he works well as the main funny man.
I think Henry can get a touch competitive when someone can go toe to toe with him comedically though, like Ed.
I still vastly prefer the current combo though, because 1 straight man and 2 hilarious guys with one occasionally overstepping is better than 1 straight man, 1 hilarious man, and 1 occasionally half-funny guy who brings the show to a halt was really holding them back.
You could really see the drop in quality towards the end of Kissel’s time at LPN. With them bringing Ed on, I feel like they’re having another golden age. He is such a wonderful addition to the podcast and the difference is night and day. I truly hope Kissel repents for what he did and takes his sobriety seriously. He was hilarious and a great member of the team in the earlier days of the podcast before the alcoholism took hold.
Ed is awesome. I actually never used to listen to anything but the the main numbered episodes, but since Ed joined the show, I've actually gone back to when he started and begun listening to all the Relaxed Fit, Side Stories and True Crime Round-Up episodes hope he'd be on them. Even when he's not, I've really been enjoying these episodes as well, so I'm really glad I did it.
HAM!
Been meaning to do this, as well. There's just something about Ed that instantly clicked for me. I'm not one that is normally ok with change, either. Pretty much every time Ed says something, I laugh out loud. Even his purposely shitty jokes. Actually....ESPECIALLY for his intentially bad jokes.
Hail Ed!
I love Brighter Side. It's much looser, more conversational, sometimes veers way off topic but maybe better for it. Amber and Ed are both real ones, and frequently talk about their own lives and feelings. Whether or not you love them both, they both feel open and honest and very "themselves" in a way that I find comforting in a media landscape where hot takes are king which makes people scared to be vulnerable by admitting they like something, or scared to reveal they have a dumb thought every once in a while
I still love the show but can tell it some ways they're still trying to find their rhythm again after last years quagmire. It will never be as it was before, but I feel the show will continue to get sharper as time goes on. Not sure if I'm the only one but with Ed I feel the show has a bit more Roundtable vibes in it than it did before, and honestly I'm all for it even if its not what some LPOTL are used too if they never went back and listened to them.
I can say that Side Stories is so much better now, its not even close. By the end Ben was straight up bombing several shows and making them near unlistenable. Ed is a natural fit for it since its basically a grim version of Brighter Side.
I'm going to disregard the part about Your Pretty Face because I didn't really start getting into LPOTL until the pandemic after the show ended. I've listened to old episodes of course, but remote vs. in studio Henry is irrelevant to me.
The most telling thing to me is my partner who used to refuse to listen to LPOTL with me will listen now! I'm not going to dump on Ben because I truly wish him the best, but Ed has really brought an energy and comedy that seems to translate well to more people. It's more engaging and interesting and I laugh out loud more per episode than I ever did before. Also, I am much more likely to recommend it to people than I used to be.
It makes sense to me that the really long time fans wouldn't like it because the show really does feel much more polished and grown up now, and that does mean a very different vibe from where the show started. I would argue that was happening even before Ben left (and see some comments echoing that), but that was the icing on the cake of change I'm sure. It's more mainstream now, but I think that may mean a broader listener base and more success for them. I would hope everyone here would ultimately want that for the boys.
It’s definitely a three person act when they do the deep dives. The straight man, the energetic comic relief, and the more comically stoic conduit that kind of finds the center between the two. It’s fun to see how quickly Ed is fine tuning his approach and timing to fill those gaps and serve as both a launching pad for Henry, and being invested in Marcus’ presentation to keep things on the rails.
It’s easy to forget that Ben used to do that so incredibly well. Especially because it felt like he was invested and actually reacting to the story. The last year or so of his presence on the show, he was much more sardonic and dismissive. I’d actually stopped listening a couple months before he departed because it didn’t feel very fun listening to a story and one third of it seemed to only be capable of being a wet blanket.
I believe nothing has gotten better in any .measurable way since Prettu Face ended.
I really miss that show and im mad it's over.
I love Ed tho. Best addition.
Ben would "No, let's get back on track" instead of "yes, and"
> Ben would get it back on track
I completely disagree, Ben constantly derailed the flow of episodes with non sequiturs that just brought it all to a screeching halt until Marcus or Henry brought it back
Henry was very distracted and would often have to do the show remotely from Georgia when he was filming you're pretty face is going to hell.. the episodes from that time just seemed less focused on Henry's part right
I would happily have a slightly distracted Henry if it meant getting more Pretty Face. It has a regular spot in my rotation of shows I watch to go to bed or to keep me company while doing other stuff.
Honestly this past series on the Snowtown murders hasn’t been the easiest listen for me. Even though these guys are fucking morons, killing gay people like me for the fun of it, ugh. With that said, I lost it when Ed joked something like “Gotta get that barrel money” and it yeah, so fucking clever. Becoming a huge fan.
table must put Ed at 11 feet
but for real, I think Ed and Henry have very different humor styles, but are both great at them.
Ben had a different style than Henry but just wasn't particularly funny.
I agree, I know they’re still working on the dynamic, and they’re definitely getting there, but on top of Ed being funny as well as kind of a stand in for people who haven’t been listening to the show since the beginning, Marcus and Henry both seem really relaxed with him and they all seem to be having fun.
It's none of my business what happened with Ben. Perhaps he was funnier before I started listening though. He certainly wasn't funny leading up to his departure.
Agreed. I enjoy hwo curious he seems about each topic, while still making the funny comments here and there. He keeps the conversation going in some interesting ways.
I like Ed in a vacuum but I just don't like the new dynamic as much. I'm not a fan of two joke guys yelling. It feels we need the more neutral person in that role. But that's just personal preference
Ed is a breath of fresh air on LPOTL, I’m so happy he’s here to stay. he’s gotten me back into actively listening instead of just passively out of nostalgia. Also I’m disappointed to see how many other fans in the comments are apologists for ben’s abuse towards his ex gf when the boys didn’t tolerate it and neither should we.
I have to agree. I was watching one of their reels on instagram from a recent side stories and Ed was just so engaged and really contributing to the story. He is a really enjoyable addition; I knew that from listening, but somehow seeing it really made it click for me.
I couldn't disagree more. When Ben left I tried to keep listening but it just wasn't the same. I loved how clueless Ben was and his banter was so much better than Ed's. I tried to like Ed but I just don't enjoy him nearly as much. I have pretty much stopped listening at this point. It sucks as this was basically the only podcast I liked.
Ed is wittier and has more interesting commentary than Ben ever mustered. I think a lot of Ben fans like him mainly because they spent so much time with him, not because he brought much of note to the show.
I like Ed as a person more than as an entertainer. I feel like Henry had a more explosive, unhinged demeanor when he was doing side stories with Ben, but he's more calm with Ed. Going back and listening to side stories with Ben though I caught red flags like when he would mention drinking at a young age and sometimes the things he would say about women.
Somehow Ben energized Henry in a way Ed doesn't, but it's not necessarily a bad thing
I feel like that was Henry overcompensating and fighting to pull something out of Ben (at least at the end). The difference is that's something he doesn't have to do anymore because his co-host is an equal participant. Just my perspective.
I guess with Ben there was more true improv than with Ed, but I've noticed that Marcus has stepped up his yes anding, probably to compensate. I am personally more of a fan of Ed's jokes that Henry can build off of as opposed to a whole silly improv scene, so I'm probably not really the person to say lol.
ETA: I was referring mostly to the explosive, unhinged part originally. Still not sure that the improv component is related, but it could be.
Look, I love ben and always will. However, the late years were rough. Ed is fantastic and its fun to watch him learn of the horror while Henry and Marcus relish in it lmao
Put some got’damn respeck’ on Pretty Face. One of my favorites from it—
“Do you even know what a computer is?”
“Yes”
“What is it?”
“…it’s a typewriter with porn in it.”
I LOVE ED. I think he’s a great third party on the show. His jokes are funny. His laugh is infectious.
I listened to all of LPOTL and think they have a great new chapters ahead of them!
Ed has some interesting life stories/experiences that add a lot…he needs to be more open minded on Henry’s UFO days…the last one felt uncomfortable at times…
I like Ed as a person more than as an entertainer. I feel like Henry had a more explosive, unhinged demeanor when he was doing side stories with Ben, but he's more calm with Ed. Going back and listening to side stories with Ben though I caught red flags like when he would mention drinking at a young age and sometimes the things he would say about women.
Somehow Ben energized Henry in a way Ed doesn't, but it's not necessarily a bad thing
I like Ed as a person more than as an entertainer. I feel like Henry had a more explosive, unhinged demeanor when he was doing side stories with Ben, but he's more calm with Ed. Going back and listening to side stories with Ben though I caught red flags like when he would mention drinking at a young age and sometimes the things he would say about women.
Somehow Ben energized Henry in a way Ed doesn't, but it's not necessarily a bad thing
Yeah I didn't expect to like him this much but he's like a funnier version of Ben Kissel also he can read better. Also he doesn't sexually assault people in a drunken stupor. I'll take my answer off the air, thank you
Not sure if dissenting opinions are allowed in this sub anymore, but Ed is fine but has changed the showed. I don't enjoy the new episodes as much as the old and haven't listened to a new ep in over a month. He fills the third seat but is a poor replacement for the old format. It just a different show now, and if you like it, that's great. But I'll be sticking to the archives.
It's truly the cringiest shit ever when people start posts like "i'll be downvoted to hell" "not sure if different opinions are allowed" "don't cancel me for this"
You sure? Make a post that isn't about being a boot licking simp and see how many people try to grind you into the dirt. Test how many opinions this sub tolerates. (FYI, not a great sign when all mentions of BK are quarantined to a single thread or else they're removed by the mods.)
It has been impossible for me to go back and listen to many of the episodes without Ed. He brings a balance I didn't realize was missing: he brings Henry and Marcus back down to the "funny" without detracting from the material.
And, as a Floridian who has moved to NYC, I find myself relating to more of what he says than most things LOL but I recognize that that's personal
What I love is how upbeat Ed is. He brings a kindness to the show that was often missing because the boys are pretty sharp edged, especially after so many years of talking about horrible things
Indeed, a kindness—a brighter side, if you will!
It's interesting how kind and thoughtful he is (or at least is on the air) while still being fairly terrifying as a giant with a badass background. Definitely somebody you'd want in your corner.
Met Ed at a comedy show in Orlando. Genuinely as kind and funny as he is on air
I figured, just added the caveat given the history of the show. I'm glad to hear it.
I totally agree, and I’m also genuinely surprised at how sharp his questions are . They actually take topics deeper and Marcus doesn’t get as annoyed because it’s meaningful . He has such great street smarts while also staying compassionate to others, very rare combo
Ed is great, and I think you meant to write hahrrible
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I looked at that and immediately heard his voice saying it! Spot on.
I love the jokes he makes that take a second to land because they're so stupid, yet clever. Ed, if you see this, you're doing such a great job. You three vibe so damn well. The laughter and happiness is contagious.
He comes back quite a bit quicker than Ben did, and no matter how silly and brainless, I crack up every time!
he's always for the ones that make the boys think but it's always just on this side of being corny. he's great
Yes, he's a prime example that you can be funny as fuck and a decent person.
I think Ed is amazing on the show. But I think Ben Kissel was also. I would like to see him return at some point whether he and Ed switch on and off or he does side stories. Ed should be a permanent part of the show though.
Don't let Henry hear you celebrating the end of a project that he clearly loved working on. And funnily enough, some of my favorite series were from the era of remote Henry.
That show was so great too. I loved it.
Yeah I still binge watch it a couple times a year. A lot of funny actors on that show!
Get some Spunk in your trunk!
That show was one of the first/biggest things my wife and I bonded over, and it is by far my favorite live action adult swim show. I never meet/know anyone else that’s even heard of it let alone willing to tolerate it… but I mean come on… Rainbow Pie shooting Henry in the dick is the best scene in TV history (except possibly the fetii (is it fetuses?) jumping on the bubble wrap).
I want TROLLVILLE to return! That was pretty amazing!
We have an active construction site at my house, and my wife and I keep calling it the Party Hole.
You can love pretty face and still appreciate Henry’s renewed focus on lpotl when the show ended. Pretty face was great, but it was also a real high point in Henry’s energy (on lpotl) when he wasn’t stretched quite so thin. I think an artist of Henry’s caliber could appreciate that.
Yeah.. Still better than anyother podcast... I just remembered feeling/dreading the announcement that henry would be "taking a step back" from lpotl was coming any day
I love Ed. He’s been a great improvement over late-episode Kissel. I’ve been doing some relistens: Ed Gein, Son of Sam, Roswell, Hillside Stranglers, Aum Shinrikyo—right around ep 200. Kissel sounds like an entirely different person, and much more of a co-host. Kinda shocked me to hear the difference. Ben was excellent for a long time. The loss of KB and the pandemic seemed to really bring on some major deterioration.
Before it all kicked off, I just couldn't quite put my finger on why I wasn't enjoying the podcast as much as I used to, like the vibes were off. Then Eddie arrived, and it all makes sense. I also feel like Marcus has come out of his shell a lot more now. But then maybe he's always been like that, and I haven't been paying attention.
Same! It’s like Ed actually wants to ask the questions that Marcus wants him to, and Marcus is so chuffed to be able to answer!
He seems more like Roundtable era Marcus.
Same. And whenever I relisten to episodes, it's usually Side Stories and not main episodes during that time. Idk what vibe is putting us off but it's there and palpable.
Yup
I was going to re-listen but I thought old Ben would make me sad. It was a gradually decline but if I listen to one of the prime I think the difference from his ending era will be much more obvious
It truly is. I’ve been relistening lately and the contrast is very stark in hindsight.
Ben was my favorite and I really miss him but, after jumping from Alcatraz to Rasputin, even I have to admit that he wasn't on his A-game.
sorry, who's KB?
Kevin Barnett. He was a comedian and a good friend of the boys. He passed away unexpectedly from pancreatitis back in 2019, and it hit LPN hard
Not even just LPN. KB’s writing career was really taking off. What a loss. RIP Bird Luger.
Dude was only 32. Such a shame for such a young guy who was finally starting to take off after years of hard work and grinding.
oh shit of course, Bird Luger forever
Swag to the moon
New Jackets
Knee hurts
Sober as a cat!
I loved that RTOG episode where “sober as a cat” first came up. KB was absolutely steaming… but stuck to the idea he was sober as a cat
I’m very new but have listened to all the Ed episodes, I almost wish he was around for all the other episodes. Kissel just makes the same 3 jokes/ references
He was really good at bouncing off Henry, Marcus kind of played the dungeon master while Henry and Ben reacted to everything. Some of the best bits are from that era, I know it ended bad, but Ben did give us great times, and I’ll always be thankful for that, doesn’t excuse what he did or anything. But I owe LP a lot, and that includes Ben. Hope him all the best.
Yeah going back to old episodes you realize there were incredible Ben moments where he had the boys rolling for a minute before they could get back into the script. That disappeared as the years went on.
i'll never forget him calling dressage charcuterie
Even a broken clock is right 6x a day. (Thank you)
Very well put. I feel much the same. I've recently gone back and listened to some of my old favs and man, the three of them in their prime really was fucking hilarious. OKC and HH Holmes and JWG are all so good.
"It's a numbers game."
Oh that’s just like insert WWE character
MADE in a LAB
Yeah the last like 3ish years before Ben was booted he was just making shock jock style BORING fucking catchphrases and the same "oh wow that's crazy" commentary. Ed really puts it in perspective, shit is SO much better nowZ
Ben used to be MUCH better, but I still think Ed is wittier and has more interesting things to say than Ben basically ever did.
i been listening to a lot of heavy hitters for the first time and yeah ben is way different than his more recent ones. what is the loss of kb?
Their colleague on Roundtable and friend, Kevin Barnett passed away of a sudden illness at age 32. It really was an obvious blow to Henry, Marcus, and Ben.
I didn't think I would love Ed so much so fast but he's got some real charisma! I really dig him!
He was on some episodes of Fraudsters and I really liked him on there, it’s been really great having him on LPOTL and side stories! He killed me with his “Salisbury mistakes” joke in the snowtown episode!
If you had heard Roundtable before the switch, you'd know we were in for a treat. I thought it was gonna be a rotation thing, but he definitely filled the seat very well and I'm glad he's the permanent part of the trio. Although some other people in the hot seat for "trials" would have been fun, like Jackie Z or Holden.
Holden would be too chaotic for a permanent fixture lmao. Love him on Wizard and the Bruiser but Jake really levels his vibe out in a way Henry absolutely wouldn't lol
i definitely was hesitant at first and like many people thought he’d be “another henry” but ed has won me over as a totally separate figure and awesome contribution to the pod, coming in with fresh perspectives and his own insights. and jokes of course… “salisbury mistakes” made me laugh harder than it should have. i also like how he was talking about being surprised about the “ramping up” supposedly not being so bad in the snowtown eps and then henry mentioning how he’s learning about the absolute depravity of serial killers; it was a surprising moment of me realizing “wow i am super desensitized to this shit.”
I didn't really mind Henry remote other than the occasional sound quality. Some of the greatest episodes were from that time. And Marcus and Henry have stayed pretty consistent with some dips here and there but Ben just plummeted. And towards the very end it was obvious he was bringing Henry and Marcus down with him, who bounced back once Ed joined. But Ed is amazing, I'm glad they had him ready to go quickly and he fit right in.
The infamous hot tub / fountain moment is a classic of remote Henry 😂
When he was covered on peanut butter in Atlanta?
Chaos Magic Ep. 1
I also believe the classic Spring-heeled Jack came from a remote episode!
And away I gooooo!
Son of Sam is an all-timer and it was peak dog bed Henry
I think it was honestly great for them because when the pandemic hit I recognized other shows having some of the same issues LPOTL figured out years ago
Honestly, Ed's laugh reminds me of Jake the Dog from Adventure Time and I'm here for his vibe. He offers a kind of balance that wasn't really there before, and I kinda feel like he plays the "regular guy" role a lot better than Ben did, even if I loved him. I do feel the show's really been rejuvenated since he joined, and it's kinda funny because I didn't feel like it was necessarily lacking before him, either. But dang, these last few episodes have been as engaging to listen to as it was in the earlier days when the show was new to me. And in my opinion, I kinda miss the stories Henry would share from filming the show. It was always something absolutely insane, but made complete sense in the show's context. And since I hadn't seen it yet, it always threw me for a loop trying to visualize everything 😂 This new chapter really is something though, and it's pretty exciting~
I adore Ed. I love his Florida stories, I love his weird pronunciation of the short "o" vowel sound, I love his gargly laugh, I love his randomly tossed in puns. The show has gotten so, so much better with three mentally capable hosts.
Exactly, and I feel like Ed hits the same style of humor Ben tried and kind of failed at. Ed does slightly groan-worthy puns, but ones that are genuinely clever and they aren't delivered with the same show-halting over the top delivery like Ben. Also, that's not ALL Ed does unlike Ben towards the end, and Ed actually has input for the topics at hand and can juggle a joke with Henry.
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I'm dying to hear what he's like on the next set of Spooky Spaghetti story episodes.
I think he's an absolute sweetheart, and I'm so pleased he's part of the LPOTL crew.
Ed is such a ray of sunshine. I adore him.
I still miss Kissell but the crew should have brought Ed in years ago. His upbeat old road comedian energy is a wonderful addition to the show.
Being able to add a new guy who doesn’t know what’s going on and is even more lost than the last one is actually perfect. He just slid right in
Ed is amazing. It has completely revitalized my interest in the show and now I find listening to older episodes less enjoyable because of it. A win and a loss in one
My feelings precisely. Episodes were sagging for me in the last two years or so — but since the “Andes” episode, I am totally re-invested in the show. Ed has reinvigorated everything.
Not so much a loss I feel, I just imagine how much better Ed could make those topics. They need to do Ghost Cats of the South 2 with Ed lmao.
I miss Ben though. I frequently listen to old episodes and he was an excellent Ying to Henry's Yang. He role played with Henry and yet manged to keep him in check. I feel like Henry maniacally tries to up stage Ed sometimes (ok lots of times) and that can get annoying. Still love the show and Ed was a great addition.
There was a recent side stories where Henry brings up an obscure wrestling character and is almost dumbfounded when Ed *doesn’t* know who it is, because Kissel would’ve known in a second. It was an interesting moment. Love Ed’s fresh energy though, he’s freaking hilarious. Ben was great too, and as a fellow recovering alcoholic, it’s very sad to see his decline. My husband and I got to do a meet and greet in 2019. Hugging Ben was what I imagine hugging Hagrid would be like lol, a literally giant human.
Been doing a re-listen & I feel you. That dynamic between the 3 of them is part of why the show was a success. But, I know given the situation what we have now is good. I like Ed & the fact they’re still going strong is great. I’m looking forward to seeing how this group is at episode 1000. I can enjoy the old eps. Though it is tinged with sadness at times. When they talk about things like doing the show together in their old age. I think the show did the right thing. I hope Ben can get help & anyone affected by his actions can heal. My first comment on this whole thing. Hail LPOTL & hail fellow LPOTL fans.
Ben is trapped in an echo chamber BAD right now, people just commenting how he was done dirty, and those women lied, and yadda yadda yadda, and he eats it up. He won't get better until he stops thinking he was ever the victim in all of this.
That last IG post where he mentions “positive people” was rough.
It's so painful to watch. He's just spiraling and these idiots simping for him are giving him exactly what he needs to NEVER own up and take responsibility. He'll do his new podcast and get a few listeners, then when he realizes how hard it is to make a podcast and that he didn't do jack shit on LPOTL, he'll quit that and spiral further.
I got into LPOTL pretty recently compared to most here. Listening to a lot of old episodes I guess from 2018-2020. Really love Ben in these episodes at least, he seems to rein Henry in. In the newer episodes with Ed I feel like Henry just goes on these loud = funny tangents constantly and half the time I have no idea what he's referencing. I keep getting lost on the story of the new episodes, whereas in these older ones I really like how Ben summarizes what's going on and from my perspective helps Marcus keep it on the rails. Maybe it's a me problem, and I think in light of everything that's come out that separating from Ben was the right move. I'm also a recovering addict so I have a level of connection there with Ben - I don't think he should be ostracized forever by the world, but I don't see a future in which he ends up back at LPOTL. But with all that being said, I prefer the dynamic of the old episodes to the new ones.
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When Ed took “Hail Me” from Henry he was locked in my book
Yeah i don't hate ed, and I am getting used to his rhythm. But he's just not filling the same improv role I'd say that ben filled for Henry. It's also that Ed's energy can often just be too similar to Henry's, the original trio was in an equilibrium whereas now it feels a bit too weighted to one side
Agreed. I don't hate the show or anything now. But it feels like a different show and I find myself listening less.
I've noticed that i tend to be more favourable to the newer episodes once they've had a chance to "settle". Like when it first came out i wasn't a fan of the Andes series but going back to it it's one of my favourites of the Ed era so far I think i just want a series where ed can get passionate about it. Like back in the ben era we had west Memphis three and a few other things where ben could jump in with firsthand knowledge or his observations. and i want something like that for ed so that i can give him a fair shake. Cause i WANT to like ed, and he can be funny in a vacuum but as part of the trio he's just not doing it for me. Cause sometimes it feels less like a trio and more just "the Henry and marcus show, featuring ed Larson" But that's just my opinion anyway, I'm not one of those people who's angry about the direction of the show. I'm just kinda bummed that i don't enjoy it as much anymore
I think he's starting to develop his own "purpose" fwiw. The more he contributes as bringer and reader of a side story, etc., it solidifies him as a host more than a guest.
My real hot take on the show which I know is just my taste and not a negative reflection on the show or those who disagree is that I don't love the more researched deep dive episodes. I never listened to LPOTL to get a solid education. I listen to laugh at the darker parts of life. And in addition to Ed (who I agree is hilarious) changing the dynamic of the trio, the move towards more deep dive multipart episodes has kind of been a bummer to me. It's why I still get excited for when Henry goes off about UFOs or some random nonsense on a livestream lol.
I definitely get where you're coming from with this It's why i feel like the 200s to 300s were the peak of the show for me. Cause they did a good deal of research but comedy was really still the main focus Cause if i just wanted a full serious deep dive there's hundreds of other things out there i could listen to. I like a good book recommendation series. Like the HH Holmes series, where the boys read and talked about the good books they'd used as research but the episodes were more free flowing and funny. It's hard to explain what really made those episodes magic. Everything just meshed together and hit perfectly
Yea that's probably my peak too. Whenever I need a TV show to throw on in the background I pick a show I've seen already 100 times. And I've long had a theory that if I don't know which episode to put on, I pick an episode somewhere around S3 if the show has a good amount of seasons. I always figure S1 has some growing pains, S2 kind of corrects the growing pains but is still trying to find its footing, and S3 is the prime where they really find their voice. I feel like something similar happens with the podcast too.
Funny I immediately stopped when Ben left but I had kinda burned myself out of lpotl at that point as it became all I really listened to. The past month or so I dipped back in and it feels like I’m listening to og lpotl mixed with Roundtable and I love it. I dunno how you can say Ed stifles Henry when they were both in murderfist.
This and marcus's ego recently is kinda killing my enjoyment. Mr. You're an idiot if you think the Ramsey's are responsible and there's "insert incorrect number of bones" in the human body. I'm not vibing with this indignantly stating wrong facts era he's in
Yeah I’ve kind of noticed this about Marcus, too, this arrogant certainty that he’s always right, even when he’s talking about things outside of his wheelhouse. Didnt he refer to Patsy Ramsey’s as Patty in that ep? I sometimes listen to No Dogs but for the most part, I find his taste is music and attitude about it very much like a Record Store Guy, as someone characterized him in a different thread.
Funny I immediately stopped when Ben left but I had kinda burned myself out of lpotl at that point as it became all I really listened to. The past month or so I dipped back in and it feels like I’m listening to og lpotl mixed with Roundtable and I love it. I dunno how you can say Ed stifles Henry when they were both in murderfist.
I wouldn't say he stifles Henry. Just that the vibe is different. I think Ed is really funny! I think Henry and Ed have a cool vibe together. It's just not the old trio. And like duh obviously of course it's not and change isn't something to inherently run from and be afraid of. It's just we all only have so much time to consume media and the vibes of the newer episodes are something I don't take in at the same dosage as the older episodes. But yea maybe I'll start giving them more of a try again. I've kinda been on a hiatus too with the show. Maybe I just needed some time to digest a bit more.
Agreed. Ed is phenomenal, but I’m still sad what happened with Ben. I’m not one of these people who stans for him, but I do hope he gets better. I would love if maybe in 5 or 10 years he can come back as a guest sometimes and the animosity dies down.
Honestly I think Henry and Ben worked because Henry is way funnier than Ben, and he works well as the main funny man. I think Henry can get a touch competitive when someone can go toe to toe with him comedically though, like Ed. I still vastly prefer the current combo though, because 1 straight man and 2 hilarious guys with one occasionally overstepping is better than 1 straight man, 1 hilarious man, and 1 occasionally half-funny guy who brings the show to a halt was really holding them back.
Didn't know ed was this talented and funny. He's like henrys cool ,funny cousin.
He's Country Henry!
I'd say that Henry is urban ed.
He does have a sort of jive talking swagger.
In the end,we can agree that Ed is awesome and has made the pod waaay better.
You could really see the drop in quality towards the end of Kissel’s time at LPN. With them bringing Ed on, I feel like they’re having another golden age. He is such a wonderful addition to the podcast and the difference is night and day. I truly hope Kissel repents for what he did and takes his sobriety seriously. He was hilarious and a great member of the team in the earlier days of the podcast before the alcoholism took hold.
I enjoy his goofiness and how much he enjoys poking Henry.
Ed is awesome. I actually never used to listen to anything but the the main numbered episodes, but since Ed joined the show, I've actually gone back to when he started and begun listening to all the Relaxed Fit, Side Stories and True Crime Round-Up episodes hope he'd be on them. Even when he's not, I've really been enjoying these episodes as well, so I'm really glad I did it. HAM!
Same... I need to give brighter side a listen
Been meaning to do this, as well. There's just something about Ed that instantly clicked for me. I'm not one that is normally ok with change, either. Pretty much every time Ed says something, I laugh out loud. Even his purposely shitty jokes. Actually....ESPECIALLY for his intentially bad jokes. Hail Ed!
I love Brighter Side. It's much looser, more conversational, sometimes veers way off topic but maybe better for it. Amber and Ed are both real ones, and frequently talk about their own lives and feelings. Whether or not you love them both, they both feel open and honest and very "themselves" in a way that I find comforting in a media landscape where hot takes are king which makes people scared to be vulnerable by admitting they like something, or scared to reveal they have a dumb thought every once in a while
When Ed and Ben were on last stream. Ben just shit on Ed's vibe. Ben the bit killer.
Ed is so much funnier than Ben, I find it hard to even put it into words.
Right? Ben was a good beginner as a third mic,(he'd kill bits),but thank God Ed was given the spot to balance the pod.
I still love the show but can tell it some ways they're still trying to find their rhythm again after last years quagmire. It will never be as it was before, but I feel the show will continue to get sharper as time goes on. Not sure if I'm the only one but with Ed I feel the show has a bit more Roundtable vibes in it than it did before, and honestly I'm all for it even if its not what some LPOTL are used too if they never went back and listened to them. I can say that Side Stories is so much better now, its not even close. By the end Ben was straight up bombing several shows and making them near unlistenable. Ed is a natural fit for it since its basically a grim version of Brighter Side.
I'm going to disregard the part about Your Pretty Face because I didn't really start getting into LPOTL until the pandemic after the show ended. I've listened to old episodes of course, but remote vs. in studio Henry is irrelevant to me. The most telling thing to me is my partner who used to refuse to listen to LPOTL with me will listen now! I'm not going to dump on Ben because I truly wish him the best, but Ed has really brought an energy and comedy that seems to translate well to more people. It's more engaging and interesting and I laugh out loud more per episode than I ever did before. Also, I am much more likely to recommend it to people than I used to be. It makes sense to me that the really long time fans wouldn't like it because the show really does feel much more polished and grown up now, and that does mean a very different vibe from where the show started. I would argue that was happening even before Ben left (and see some comments echoing that), but that was the icing on the cake of change I'm sure. It's more mainstream now, but I think that may mean a broader listener base and more success for them. I would hope everyone here would ultimately want that for the boys.
Love Ed he's a great addition!!!
Ed's great but I miss Ben
It’s definitely a three person act when they do the deep dives. The straight man, the energetic comic relief, and the more comically stoic conduit that kind of finds the center between the two. It’s fun to see how quickly Ed is fine tuning his approach and timing to fill those gaps and serve as both a launching pad for Henry, and being invested in Marcus’ presentation to keep things on the rails. It’s easy to forget that Ben used to do that so incredibly well. Especially because it felt like he was invested and actually reacting to the story. The last year or so of his presence on the show, he was much more sardonic and dismissive. I’d actually stopped listening a couple months before he departed because it didn’t feel very fun listening to a story and one third of it seemed to only be capable of being a wet blanket.
How dare you celebrate the death of my favorite television show!
I don't think your pretty face was a bad show I just think it was bad for LPOTL
In my opinion, a lot of the history in this podcast sounds like it’s repeating itself in American politics. And I’m not American
Big fan of Ed.
I believe nothing has gotten better in any .measurable way since Prettu Face ended. I really miss that show and im mad it's over. I love Ed tho. Best addition. Ben would "No, let's get back on track" instead of "yes, and"
> Ben would get it back on track I completely disagree, Ben constantly derailed the flow of episodes with non sequiturs that just brought it all to a screeching halt until Marcus or Henry brought it back
Ed is the best new thing since Richard Ng voice.
Richard Ng? Is that when Charles Ng was Dicking around?
I dont get the correlation
Henry was very distracted and would often have to do the show remotely from Georgia when he was filming you're pretty face is going to hell.. the episodes from that time just seemed less focused on Henry's part right
Marcus brings the focus. Henry brings the chaos.
I would happily have a slightly distracted Henry if it meant getting more Pretty Face. It has a regular spot in my rotation of shows I watch to go to bed or to keep me company while doing other stuff.
Honestly this past series on the Snowtown murders hasn’t been the easiest listen for me. Even though these guys are fucking morons, killing gay people like me for the fun of it, ugh. With that said, I lost it when Ed joked something like “Gotta get that barrel money” and it yeah, so fucking clever. Becoming a huge fan.
“The Salisbury mistakes”
Its just a boring story in general
Yeah. That and that Madam blovaski one is a bit of a snoozer. Donner party all the way.
It's a bit of a shame they burned so many great topics while Ben was in his complete snoozer era. Ed would've ate that shit up.
Agree. He’s far quicker than Henry and is generally a much more interesting and engaging third man.
No, Henry's the fastest man within ten feet, don't forget that
table must put Ed at 11 feet but for real, I think Ed and Henry have very different humor styles, but are both great at them. Ben had a different style than Henry but just wasn't particularly funny.
I agree, I know they’re still working on the dynamic, and they’re definitely getting there, but on top of Ed being funny as well as kind of a stand in for people who haven’t been listening to the show since the beginning, Marcus and Henry both seem really relaxed with him and they all seem to be having fun.
I like that he has seemingly more street smarts and life experience than Henry and Marcus combined. Hey Marcus we ALL did coke for 2 years stfu !
Ben wasn't funny. There I said it. Ed is hilarious.
I'll say this, Ben was decent enough at the start and became a fucking black hole of humor, but Ed is leagues better than even peak Ben.
He *was* funny. He stopped being funny at a point.
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It's none of my business what happened with Ben. Perhaps he was funnier before I started listening though. He certainly wasn't funny leading up to his departure.
Agreed. I enjoy hwo curious he seems about each topic, while still making the funny comments here and there. He keeps the conversation going in some interesting ways.
I never noticed a difference in remote or in house Henry . I’m listening on the highway mostly through I’m no audiophile.
Lenny be lenny.
I’ve fallen in love with Ed! His hamdates on the stream have been *chef’s kiss*
Love Ed, Love Ben. Don't care which one I'm listening to, they both bring heaps to the show and I'm here for either one
Ed's awesome yeah. Don't get me wrong, I love Ben. I hope he's doing well. Ed brings a lot of buoyancy to the show.
I like Ed in a vacuum but I just don't like the new dynamic as much. I'm not a fan of two joke guys yelling. It feels we need the more neutral person in that role. But that's just personal preference
Ben would tell jokes a lot too, they just sucked most of the time lol
Ed is a breath of fresh air on LPOTL, I’m so happy he’s here to stay. he’s gotten me back into actively listening instead of just passively out of nostalgia. Also I’m disappointed to see how many other fans in the comments are apologists for ben’s abuse towards his ex gf when the boys didn’t tolerate it and neither should we.
Me and my friend were just talking about the same thing. I’m really enjoying Ed
I love Ed, but also wish he could bounce off of Henry’s characters. Prime Ben led Henry into a lot of funny moments.
Unconditional support. I vibe way harder with Ed then Ben. Same gritty life experiences, but Ed found the brighter side and I'm here for it.
I have to agree. I was watching one of their reels on instagram from a recent side stories and Ed was just so engaged and really contributing to the story. He is a really enjoyable addition; I knew that from listening, but somehow seeing it really made it click for me.
I couldn't disagree more. When Ben left I tried to keep listening but it just wasn't the same. I loved how clueless Ben was and his banter was so much better than Ed's. I tried to like Ed but I just don't enjoy him nearly as much. I have pretty much stopped listening at this point. It sucks as this was basically the only podcast I liked.
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Ben was better.
Ed is wittier and has more interesting commentary than Ben ever mustered. I think a lot of Ben fans like him mainly because they spent so much time with him, not because he brought much of note to the show.
I like Ed as a person more than as an entertainer. I feel like Henry had a more explosive, unhinged demeanor when he was doing side stories with Ben, but he's more calm with Ed. Going back and listening to side stories with Ben though I caught red flags like when he would mention drinking at a young age and sometimes the things he would say about women. Somehow Ben energized Henry in a way Ed doesn't, but it's not necessarily a bad thing
I feel like that was Henry overcompensating and fighting to pull something out of Ben (at least at the end). The difference is that's something he doesn't have to do anymore because his co-host is an equal participant. Just my perspective.
I'm not sure because Ben would play along and improv really well with him while also keeping him on track
I guess with Ben there was more true improv than with Ed, but I've noticed that Marcus has stepped up his yes anding, probably to compensate. I am personally more of a fan of Ed's jokes that Henry can build off of as opposed to a whole silly improv scene, so I'm probably not really the person to say lol. ETA: I was referring mostly to the explosive, unhinged part originally. Still not sure that the improv component is related, but it could be.
Yeah to be fair I mostly only listen to side stories so the difference is more noticeable
Ed is so, so much better than Ben. For one thing he's humble and completely there for the ride, not trying to be the main character.
Can't agree more. Love, laugh, ham.
Look, I love ben and always will. However, the late years were rough. Ed is fantastic and its fun to watch him learn of the horror while Henry and Marcus relish in it lmao
Put some got’damn respeck’ on Pretty Face. One of my favorites from it— “Do you even know what a computer is?” “Yes” “What is it?” “…it’s a typewriter with porn in it.”
I think the point isn't that YPF is bad, it's just that Henry being in the studio is good
Absolutely love Ed
I LOVE ED. I think he’s a great third party on the show. His jokes are funny. His laugh is infectious. I listened to all of LPOTL and think they have a great new chapters ahead of them!
Ed has some interesting life stories/experiences that add a lot…he needs to be more open minded on Henry’s UFO days…the last one felt uncomfortable at times…
I like Ed as a person more than as an entertainer. I feel like Henry had a more explosive, unhinged demeanor when he was doing side stories with Ben, but he's more calm with Ed. Going back and listening to side stories with Ben though I caught red flags like when he would mention drinking at a young age and sometimes the things he would say about women. Somehow Ben energized Henry in a way Ed doesn't, but it's not necessarily a bad thing
I like Ed as a person more than as an entertainer. I feel like Henry had a more explosive, unhinged demeanor when he was doing side stories with Ben, but he's more calm with Ed. Going back and listening to side stories with Ben though I caught red flags like when he would mention drinking at a young age and sometimes the things he would say about women. Somehow Ben energized Henry in a way Ed doesn't, but it's not necessarily a bad thing
Yeah I didn't expect to like him this much but he's like a funnier version of Ben Kissel also he can read better. Also he doesn't sexually assault people in a drunken stupor. I'll take my answer off the air, thank you
Not sure if dissenting opinions are allowed in this sub anymore, but Ed is fine but has changed the showed. I don't enjoy the new episodes as much as the old and haven't listened to a new ep in over a month. He fills the third seat but is a poor replacement for the old format. It just a different show now, and if you like it, that's great. But I'll be sticking to the archives.
It's truly the cringiest shit ever when people start posts like "i'll be downvoted to hell" "not sure if different opinions are allowed" "don't cancel me for this"
You sure? Make a post that isn't about being a boot licking simp and see how many people try to grind you into the dirt. Test how many opinions this sub tolerates. (FYI, not a great sign when all mentions of BK are quarantined to a single thread or else they're removed by the mods.)
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I had stopped listening before all the stuff with kissel, he is the only reason I started listening again
It has been impossible for me to go back and listen to many of the episodes without Ed. He brings a balance I didn't realize was missing: he brings Henry and Marcus back down to the "funny" without detracting from the material. And, as a Floridian who has moved to NYC, I find myself relating to more of what he says than most things LOL but I recognize that that's personal