From Advocate to Accused: The Dark Side of a True Crime Podcaster

Ben Kissel, co-host of the popular true crime/comedy podcast Last Podcast on the Left, has been accused of physical and verbal abuse by multiple women, including his ex-girlfriend Sara Benincasa and his former long-distance partner Taylor Moon. The allegations range from inappropriate behavior to physical violence, with claims that Kissel was aggressive and occasionally violent when drunk. Kissel denies all allegations and attributes his behavior to alcohol abuse and childhood trauma. The allegations have raised questions about the awareness of Kissel's co-hosts and network co-owners, Henry Zebrowski and Marcus Parks, regarding his alleged behavior. Kissel has since left the Last Podcast network and is currently in rehab.