From molasses floods to wars against birds, history is packed with disasters so absurd you’d think they were made up. In this episode, we dive into the dumbest real events that somehow actually happened. Thank you for being part of this crowd!

00:00 - Start

02:10 - The Great Molasses Flood

09:25 - When Dancing Became Deadly

17:40 - The Great Emu War

26:15 - UFO Panic: The Battle of Los Angeles

34:50 - The Great Cat Massacre

43:05 - A War Over a Pig

52:30 - Humanity’s Dumbest Decisions

01:00:45 - Final Thoughts

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In this episode, we sit down to process the tragedy surrounding Charlie Kirk’s recent visit to our state. With the event happening so close to home, we reflect on what it means for our community, how we make sense of it, and where we go from here. Thank you for being part of this crowd.

00:00 - Start

01:42 - First reactions to the news

07:15 - How it feels when tragedy strikes close to home

13:28 - Processing the Utah connection

20:44 - Free speech, safety, and community dialogue

28:57 - Reflections on faith, values, and loss

36:32 - Social media and the weight of viral images

44:10 - Utah’s reputation and the shock of tragedy

52:25 - Final thoughts and takeaways

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The Crowd dives into Zach's outrageous HOA and developer drama—where rules change overnight, pets are banned, and neighbors are pushed to the edge. From broken promises to crooked power moves, this episode exposes the chaos of neighborhood dictatorship. Buckle up, because this one gets heated. Thank you for being part of this crowd!

00:00 - Start04:39 - The HOA nightmare begins05:37 - Developer seizes total control06:46 - Only TWO pets allowed?!07:56 - Chickens banned, neighbors furious08:47 - The developer’s shocking response10:41 - No park, just more houses13:37 - Paying fees for NOTHING15:01 - Crooked builder stories17:38 - Fighting back against the HOA19:30 - What if everyone stopped paying?22:18 - Political figure feud & sabotage23:37 - Secret HOA fees on home sales25:12 - Petty revenge ideas (pink lawns & painted boats)26:38 - $5,000 shed drama29:27 - Regretting the HOA decision31:16 - “Touch my dogs and it’s WAR”33:40 - Kids’ gymnastics & black belt club35:05 - Freak stove knee injury37:52 - Random neck injuries & bad luck41:12 - Commercials we miss45:26 - Offense, comedy & South Park logic52:18 - Blue collar sayings & jokes55:04 - Wild NSFW joke round01:00:11 - Closing chaos & sign-offWant the worst advice imaginable from the 5 of us? Leave us a voicemail with your issue, and we may share it on one of the next podcasts! We don't want people calling in asking for advice on how to get through their divorce, but more like, "How can I get my husband to stop clipping his toenails in the living room?". If you've got some burning questions, leave us a message! 801-997-0213Reddit- 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 #HitTheBell #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Everything changed once we became the parents dealing with back-to-school. From the chaos, the rules, and the expectations—it’s nothing like when we were kids. Thanks for being part of this crowd!

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00:00 - Start

00:52 - Summer’s over, reality check begins

04:10 - First week back-to-school chaos

09:27 - Comparing then vs. now in classrooms

14:35 - The struggle of parent homework

20:48 - Carpool, bus lines, and frustration

27:12 - School rules that don’t make sense

34:44 - Parents vs. teachers expectations

40:55 - Remembering our own first days back

46:33 - Why kids have it different now

52:10 - Wrapping up the chaos

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A round of high-stakes hypotheticals gets real: the $100K-per-grape gamble, trading 10 years for $20M, a 10-second daily rewind, who represents humanity to aliens, and our “never show the monster” horror blueprint. Where do you draw the line? Thank you for being part of this crowd!Want the worst advice imaginable from the 5 of us? Leave us a voicemail with your issue, and we may share it on one of the next podcasts! We don't want people calling in asking for advice on how to get through their divorce, but more like, "How can I get my husband to stop clipping his toenails in the living room?". If you've got some burning questions, leave us a message! 801-997-021300:00 - Start!00:01:40 - The $100K-per-grape dilemma: how many would you risk?00:08:32 - Life insurance logic & cotton-candy grapes00:13:06 - Aliens land: who speaks for humanity?00:18:22 - Worst gifts we’ve ever received (it gets weird)00:20:52 - Space Jam bedroom & childhood nostalgia00:22:43 - Would you trade 10 years for $20M?00:24:17 - Who dies first in our horror movie?00:26:43 - “Never show the monster”: our horror-film blueprint00:31:14 - The 10-second rewind power: uses & abuses00:33:23 - Nic Cage, “Next,” and action-actor hot takes00:36:01 - Top five times you almost died (afterlife stat screen)00:37:00 - Brain-eating amoeba & ocean fears00:39:24 - The 50/50 age button: younger or older?00:40:59 - Wrap-up & Crowd thank-youReddit- 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 #HitTheBell #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

An emergency vet called it a rattlesnake bite. Hours later, a neighbor’s footage told a different story—and we’d already said goodbye. In Ep 205 we unpack the timeline, the bill, and what comes next, then reset with lighter chaos: tabletop antics, a scary PVD eye episode + “Hell’s Itch,” a self-driving ride, Dig of the Week, and rapid-fire jokes. Thanks for being part of this crowd!00:00 - Start!01:07 - The “episode we can’t release (yet)” 02:02 - Inside jokes & catchphrase shirt ideas04:26 - Personal news lightning round05:17 - Tabletop sewer-rat fiasco story13:30 - Should we animate these adventures?14:20 - Emergency: Chris’s dog is in trouble15:21 - ER says “rattlesnake” + hard choices16:59 - Neighbor video reveals what really happened18:13 - Misdiagnosis? Grief, anger, and next steps21:29 - Organ donor conspiracy segment27:00 - Eye scare (PVD) + “Hell’s Itch” from a sunburn36:13 - First ride in a self-driving EV42:10 - Viral headlines & hoaxes (celebrity rumors)46:06 - “Where’s the list?” & other frustrations48:03 - Plastic-to-fuel inventor & other rabbit holes52:08 - Dig of the Week: The Unkillable Soldier57:08 - Rapid-fire jokes & punchlines1:02:43 - Sign-off: thanks, crowd!Want the worst advice imaginable from the 5 of us? Leave us a voicemail with your issue, and we may share it on one of the next podcasts! We don't want people calling in asking for advice on how to get through their divorce, but more like, "How can I get my husband to stop clipping his toenails in the living room?". If you've got some burning questions, leave us a message! 801-997-0213Reddit- 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 #Misdiagnosis #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Five friends, one table, and zero chill—this episode spirals into full-blown mayhem as we battle over the pettiest (and spiciest) opinions imaginable: breakfast wars, barefoot vs. socks showdowns, boiled-vs-grilled hot-dog slander, a cursed childhood doll story, and even whether Nic Cage belongs in anyone’s top-five actors. Voices rise, friendships roast, and no hill is too small to die on. Jump in for unfiltered laughs, outrageous logic, and the kind of chaotic camaraderie you only get with Five’s a Crowd.Thank you for being part of this crowd!Want the worst advice imaginable from the 5 of us? Leave us a voicemail with your issue, and we may share it on one of the next podcasts! We don't want people calling in asking for advice on how to get through their divorce, but more like, "How can I get my husband to stop clipping his toenails in the living room?". If you've got some burning questions, leave us a message! 801-997-0213Reddit- 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 #HotTakes #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

In this episode we explore real murders inspired by Scream, Friday the 13th and other horror flicks.. We unpack the Cassie Jo Stoddart case, a Freddy-obsessed spree killer, and more chilling copy-cat crimes..0:00 - Sea-shanty cold open & cast introductions1:10 - Zack drops the night’s theme: “murders inspired by movies”2:50 - Scream copycat case: Cassie Jo Stoddart breakdown15:55 - Friday the 13th copycat story & Jason talk20:40 - Freddy Krueger-style spree: Nightmare on Elm Street discussion26:30 - Natural Born Killers couple rampage recap34:40 - Justice chat: death penalty, vigilant dads & courtroom brawls41:00 - Home-defense deep-dive: clearing rooms, smart-locks & alarms48:00 - Romeo-and-Juliet clause, sex-offender laws & blue-dot brainstorm52:30 - Parental vigilance, tech safety tips & final reflections56:50 - Sign-off, hashtag reveal & 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 #MurderPodcast #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

From the latest bombshell testimony in “Pee” Diddy’s assault-and-abuse trial to the viral “100 men vs. 1 gorilla” thought-experiment—and a detour into our guilty-pleasure reality-TV binges—this episode delivers pop-culture chaos, hot takes, and plenty of laughs in under two hours.0:00 - START!0:56 - Tony’s work-from-home promotion & bedroom-office talk3:30 - First-time homeowner woes: new yard & concrete plans6:00 - Robot mower vs. riding mower debate14:40 - Turf vs. real grass, HOA headaches22:00 - Reality-TV rabbit hole (Love on the Spectrum, Kardashians, Sister Wives)31:30 - 90s movie trauma (Air Bud, Free Willy, Homeward Bound)40:55 - The Mask, Cameron Diaz & hidden adult jokes50:40 - Cam’s garage makeover into 3-D-printing studio56:50 - Texas road-trip plans, alligators & Jellystone resorts1:02:05 - 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate1:10:20 - Pee Diddy vs. Cassie trial details1:25:30 - AI news: Nvidia “Spine”, Google Veo, deepfake concerns1:36:45 - Screen-time parenting, Crocs fashion, *Idiocracy* talk1:40:10 - Wrap-up & hashtag Want the worst advice imaginable from the 5 of us? Leave us a voicemail with your issue, and we may share it on one of the next podcasts! We don't want people calling in asking for advice on how to get through their divorce, but more like, "How can I get my husband to stop clipping his toenails in the living room?". If you've got some burning questions, leave us a message! 801-997-0213Reddit- 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 #HitTheBell #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Trapped in a deadly AI-generated survival horror story, we faced terrifying twists, relentless threats, and impossible choices. Will we make it out alive – or is the AI out for blood? Buckle up for a wild, unpredictable ride through a nightmare crafted by artificial intelligence.

Want the worst advice imaginable from the 5 of us? Leave us a voicemail with your issue, and we may share it on one of the next podcasts! We don't want people calling in asking for advice on how to get through their divorce, but more like, "How can I get my husband to stop clipping his toenails in the living room?". If you've got some burning questions, leave us a message! 801-997-0213Reddit- 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 #HitTheBell #PodcastP.O. Box**Please no packages, letters only**Five's A Crowd Podcast1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041