We all knew her as the lovable Chloe Sullivan on Smallville, but behind the scenes, Allison Mack was hiding a deeply disturbing secret. In this episode of Five's a Crowd, we dive deep into the sick reality of the NXIVM sex cult and the sinister figurehead, Keith Raniere. From executive success seminars to the terrifying dark underbelly of DOS, blackmail, and human branding, we break down how a beloved CW sweetheart became a master enforcer in one of the most shocking true-crime stories in Hollywood history.

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00:05 - A dark opening joke to set the mood

00:42 - Smallville high school crushes

04:00 - From Hollywood actress to federal court

09:09 - Meet Keith Raniere and the "Vanguard" illusion

15:29 - How NXIVM masqueraded as business coaching

24:33 - DOS: The terrifying secret inner circle

25:19 - Blackmail and the sinister collateral system

27:17 - The horrifying branding ceremonies

34:36 - Allison Mack's role as a top Cult Lieutenant

45:15 - Was Mack a victim or a perpetrator?

47:29 - FBI arrests and federal indictments

52:12 - A shockingly short prison sentence

57:35 - Marrying a former neo-Nazi and life after prison

01:01:48 - Amway, MLM red flags, and pyramid schemes

01:05:48 - One last terrible joke to lighten the mood

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The gang is back! This week on Five's a Crowd, I am sharing the wild story of my recent anniversary cruise to Cozumel with Jess. What was supposed to be a relaxing Western Caribbean getaway turned completely chaotic when a medical emergency forced our massive ship to turn around—and exposed a blatant lie about a secret helipad. We also dive into the terrifying feeling of a mega-cruise losing power in the pitch-black ocean, the infamous 2013 "poop cruise" disaster, and the wild reality of K-Pop's global dominance.

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00:00 - Start!

01:32 - The Royal Caribbean getaway

02:16 - The crazy cost of an Alaskan cruise

04:22 - Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean class divide

07:31 - Disconnecting from cell service at sea

08:29 - Karaoke night and singing Cardi B

12:50 - The power goes out in the middle of the ocean

17:26 - The infamous 2013 Carnival "Poop Cruise" disaster

21:24 - Costa Concordia and floating city nightmares

26:02 - The massive scale and buoyancy of cruise ships

28:05 - The Icon of the Seas is an absolute monster

30:00 - The terrifying black abyss of the deep ocean

31:33 - Snorkeling with sharks and barracudas in Cozumel

39:49 - Selling the timeshare property

42:12 - Petty HOA revenge tactics and fake chickens

46:09 - The hypocrisy of hunter safety ethics

48:46 - Exploding wild hogs with Tannerite

51:17 - Salt Lake Temple renovations and earthquake proofing

56:01 - The 10-year coma dream nightmare

01:00:58 - The massive BTS concert experience in Vegas

01:07:20 - How the K-pop Army moves global markets

01:11:59 - The Brokeback Mountain and Lord of the Rings joke

01:14:45 - Wrap up

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With Chris out this week, Austin, Cam, Tony, and Zach take over to talk movies! Austin finally breaks his years-long drought with a massive late-night movie marathon. We break down what he watched, debate the *Jumanji* sequel, and tackle the wild escalation of the *Fast & Furious* franchise. Plus, we read some extremely NSFW Urban Dictionary definitions sent in by the fans (you've been warned!), discuss the insanity of *The Boys*, and dive into rumors about Jared Leto's secret island cult. Grab a drink and join the conversation.

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01:17 - Fan Requests: NSFW Urban Dictionary Definitions

04:36 - Fun Facts About Bird Anatomy & Drowning Turkeys

05:56 - Austin's First Movie Marathon in Years

07:02 - Fantastic Four & Forced Feminism in Movies

12:52 - Why Thunderbolts Did Strong Female Characters Right

18:56 - RIP Chuck Norris & History of Ungentlemanly Warfare

27:42 - Mortal Kombat vs. Street Fighter Trailers

30:30 - Overworked Studios & Marvel's CGI Problems

32:18 - Watching Remember the Titans For the First Time

45:29 - The Most Unrealistic Movie Cliches

01:00:33 - The Insane Fast & Furious Timeline & Paul Walker CGI

01:05:34 - Spaceballs 2 & Surviving Cancel Culture

01:08:01 - Reacting to the Campus Protester Video

01:14:36 - The Great Jumanji Title Debate

01:20:13 - Does Jared Leto Have a Secret Island Cult?

01:24:28 - Closing Dad Jokes

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Welcome back to the table! We've been gone for a minute, and man, do we have some catching up to do. This episode is a wild ride through a gauntlet of family medical nightmares. We're talking torn biceps and rotator cuffs , a rib cracked in the most pathetic way possible during a warehouse shoulder-check , and a terrifying run-in with the "Widowmaker" heart attack. Plus, Tony recaps his insanely ritzy NYC trip (complete with hotboxed subways ), we dive into the existential dread of watching our parents and kids get older, and we wrap it up with a classic Medusa joke. Are we cursed? Probably. Grab a chair and join the chaos.

00:00 - Start!

00:13 - The Transgender Vegan Joke

01:05 - Missing Chris & Welcome Back

02:27 - Kara's Insane Shoulder Surgery

09:27 - How Zach Broke His Rib

19:29 - Dog Trips, Punctured Lungs, & Face Cancer

22:49 - Tony's Ritzy NYC Trip

38:34 - NYC Pizza & Hotboxed Subways

48:49 - The Great Gatsby Wedding Experience

52:12 - Wall Street & The Ghostbusters Firehouse

54:11 - The Truth About the Hollywood Walk of Fame

56:59 - The Terrifying Widowmaker Heart Attack

1:02:40 - The Existential Dread of Aging Parents

1:04:22 - Time Flying By & Kids Growing Up Too Fast

1:14:46 - Teenagers Getting Driving Permits

1:21:59 - Medusa's Dirty Secret & Outro

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In this wild and unfiltered "Ask Men" episode, the guys tackle some of the heaviest and most hilarious questions submitted by the crowd. We kick things off with a heartbreaking question about surviving a 15-year sexless marriage , which leads into a shocking real-life story of a husband who gave up his newlywed wife for a porn addiction.

But it doesn't stay heavy for long! The table quickly derails into hilarious debates about sitting versus standing in the bathroom in the dark , defining deeply cursed Urban Dictionary terms like "Alabama Roulette" , and Cam’s unforgettable wedding night disaster. We also dive deep into societal double standards, the harsh reality of "conditional love" for men , and why men absolutely suck at taking compliments.

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00:00 - Start!

02:08 - Welcome to Ask Men Round 2

02:38 - Surviving a 15-year sexless marriage

04:36 - He chose p*rn over his newlywed wife

13:58 - Walked in on him pooping on their wedding night

14:16 - The great debate: Sitting vs. standing to pee

22:25 - How to handle a completely dead bedroom

31:37 - Urban Dictionary: Alabama Roulette & "Poop Scars"

35:37 - If you could pick your physical features...

42:48 - Does God have a sense of humor about sex drives?

49:45 - What men struggle with but rarely talk about

51:13 - The harsh reality of conditional love for men

55:19 - Did the feminist movement ruin single-income families?

1:06:01 - Why men don't know how to take compliments

1:09:49 - Do men really prefer natural beauty?

1:20:09 - The scariest real-life things we've witnessed

1:25:15 - Should women invade "guy spaces" to meet men?

1:36:47 - The biggest mood killers and unattractive traits

1:52:34 - Terrible jokes to end the podcast

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This week, the guys are diving into some serious real-life drama. Austin kicks things off by explaining how a DIY electrical job ended with him taking a massive 240-volt shock to the chest, tasting metal, and spending hours getting hooked up to machines in the ER. Then, things get real as Chris opens up about a terrifying medical scare and a potential ear tumor.

For our In The News segment, we break down the absolutely unhinged domestic abuse allegations and leaked footage of reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul that cost her The Bachelorette. Plus, we're talking Henry Cavill's ultimate nerd status, Elon Musk's Neuralink superpowers, how Pokemon Go accidentally built an AI robot empire, and a deep dive into what hits the hardest as you get older.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Start!

01:18 - Austin's 240-Volt Electrocution & ER Trip

11:22 - Hilarious Things Our Kids Say

16:54 - Henry Cavill, Warhammer, & Action Movies

32:08 - NYC Trip Plans & A Little Dark Humor

36:08 - Chris's Terrifying Tumor Scare

39:19 - IN THE NEWS: Taylor Frankie Paul's Shocking Abuse Video

48:15 - Global News: Iran & Interest Rates

50:16 - Mind-Blowing Shower Thoughts

52:46 - Neuralink Will Give You Superpowers

54:44 - How Pokemon Go Spied on 143 Million People

56:42 - The New Fear Factor is Brutal

01:05:42 - Deep Talk: What Hits Harder As You Get Older?

01:13:02 - Closing Jokes & Wrap Up

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Welcome back to another highly requested episode of Ask Men! In this episode, the guys sit down to answer your most vulnerable and honest questions with no holds barred.

We dive deep into the heavy realities of marriage and relationships, discussing how to navigate survival mode when you feel like you're losing the spark due to the painful struggles of infertility. We also open up about the fears, doubts, and beautiful truths surrounding adoption and step-parenting. Later, we tackle the unseen relationship struggles of pregnancy, specifically handling resentment, hormones, and disconnect during the second trimester.

But it's not all heavy—we also reflect on the exact moments we knew our wives were "The One", plus we share some brutally honest advice on handling rejection and navigating first dates.

If you want your questions answered in our next segment, drop them down below using #ask!

As always, thank you for being part of this crowd!

00:00 - Start!

00:19 - Welcome Back to Ask Men

02:37 - First Date Strategies & Dealing with Strict Parents

07:11 - The Best First Date Ideas (And What to Avoid)

12:16 - Handling Rejection & Finding the Right Fit

18:49 - Will We Ever Do a Knitting Episode?

20:26 - Navigating Infertility & Losing the Spark in Marriage

23:03 - The Honest Truth About Adoption & Step-Parenting

29:04 - How We Knew Our Wives Were "The One"

36:54 - Surviving Pregnancy Hormones & Second Trimester Fights

44:10 - Our Most Embarrassing Moments in Front of Women

01:00:45 - The Songs We're Most Embarrassed to Blast in Public

01:09:50 - Outro & How to Submit Your Questions

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You've got burning questions, we've got answers! Call or Text us for the worst advice imaginable, and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast! ** 801-513-3373 **In this wild episode, we dive headfirst into the biggest "In The News" topics shaking up the world right now. We break down the bizarre conspiracy that Jim Carrey was replaced by an imposter in a mask at a recent award show (and where the real Jim Carrey might be hiding). Then, we shift gears to the intense global conflict surrounding Iran, the elimination of the Ayatollah, and why the Iranian people are celebrating the regime's downfall. Finally, we unpack the dark Hollywood rumors surrounding Ellen DeGeneres, analyzing those incredibly tense interviews with Adele and Selena Gomez.Plus, we get into some hilarious personal updates, RV road trips, and the mysteries of the Pentagon's missing trillions.Thank you for being part of this crowd!00:00 - Start!01:45 - Bathroom Banter & Hemorrhoid Horror Stories08:14 - Shia LaBeouf, Transformers & Method Acting Madness13:44 - IN THE NEWS: Jim Carrey’s Masked Replacement18:14 - Disney Trips, Grandparents, & RV Living28:12 - Critic's Corner: Scream 7 & The Long Walk48:55 - The Terrifying Cruise Ship Toilet53:09 - Conspiracy Corner: Biden's "Tesla Bot" Walk56:21 - The Pentagon's Missing Trillions01:00:24 - Quick Detour: Lost Ancient Technology 01:10:53 - Global News: US Fires First Combat Torpedo Since WWII01:11:38 - The Fall of Iran's Ayatollah & Global Conflict01:16:37 - Why the Iranian People are Celebrating01:27:39 - Russian Bombers Intercepted & F-22 Raptors01:32:34 - Ellen DeGeneres Exposed: Adele & Selena Gomez Speak Out01:36:09 - The Clintons & The Epstein Files01:38:26 - Dark Jokes & OutroReddit- Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd- Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcastFollow Our Personal AccountsAustin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomerCam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/Hashtags#JoinTheCrowd #News #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

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What is really buried beneath the ice? We're diving deep into the frozen unknown, exploring whispers of forbidden diaries, ancient maps, and the sprawling worlds that might exist right beneath our feet. From classified operations to things that shouldn't be possible, we're questioning everything we've been told about the bottom of the world.

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In this episode, Austin shares the absolute nightmare of his recent vasectomy—a story involving a pop-up women's spa, zero numbing, a mechanic's creeper chair, and 10 minutes of pure agony. Once we recover from the sympathy pains, we dive into Critic's Corner for some movie reviews before completely derailing into the Conspiracy Center. We're talking Selena Gomez clone theories, deep dives into the Epstein files, Michael Jackson's Neverland, and even alien disclosures. Pull up a chair, and thank you for being part of this crowd!

00:00 - Start!

02:11 - Hunter Class

09:09 - The Vasectomy Story Begins

30:13 - Critic's Corner: "Eternity", "Anaconda", and "The Running Man"

43:31 - Conspiracy Center: Selena Gomez clones & Bieber's baby

47:20 - The Epstein Files & Whoopi Goldberg

49:15 - Michael Jackson's Neverland: Safe haven or conspiracy?

53:53 - Pizzagate, "Beef Jerky" emails, & Hollywood elites

58:42 - Did Epstein survive? Unmarked vans & FedEx accounts

01:05:25 - Big Pharma & the timing of cancer cures

01:09:47 - Obama, Trump, and Aliens

01:16:55 - The Olympics & Olympic Village hookups

01:23:41 - Super Bowl Halftime Shows & lip-syncing

01:30:29 - AI Movies & Hollywood copyright lawsuits

01:32:27 - Dad jokes & Sign off

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