Five's A Crowd Podcast

Today we pull back the curtain on a series of unsettling realities that seem more like a dystopian movie than 2026. From a billion-dollar fraud scheme hiding in plain sight to a medical error that defies belief, we’re dissecting the stories the mainstream media is too afraid to touch. Between high-tech military secrets and the collapse of public trust, nothing is off-limits! Thank you for being pa...

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 ** A listener writes in with a parenting nightmare: an 11-year-old choked out a friend over homework, requiring paramedics at the bus stop. We discuss how to handle it when "good kids" snap and the fallout of schoolyard bu...

NEW PHONE NUMBER: 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 ** From the 150 aircraft saturated in the Venezuelan sky to the "Conformity Gate" theories of Stranger Things, Episode 218 is a wild ride! We break down the 3-hour surgical strike that captured Maduro in...

The holidays bring out the best in people... and the absolute worst in families. In this episode, we dive into the craziest Reddit "AITA" stories centering around holiday disasters, toxic in-laws, and dinner table arguments that went way too far. 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 do...

In this episode, the guys bounce through a chaotic mix of holiday talk, Black Friday madness, wild retail stories, tech frustrations, and the questionable purchases that shaped their lives. From impulse buys to life-savers, family tangents to conspiracy-level price tricks, it’s a full ride of laughs, surprises, and unexpected honesty. Thank you for being part of this crowd! Want the worst advice i...

A wild week of chaos, surprises, and a few things we probably shouldn’t say out loud... allegedly. Thank you for being part of this crowd! 00:00 - Start 04:24 - The unexpected crash 07:21 - Insurance shock 18:59 - A new family member 36:24 - HOA drama unfolds 50:20 - The cat controversy 54:01 - #Allegedly Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddi...

Tonight we dig into real disappearances that defy logic—cases with warm cars and no drivers, last phone pings at the edge of nowhere, and timelines that look perfect until they don’t. We explore leading theories, chilling patterns, and the haunting silence left behind. Share your thoughts and theories in the comments—what detail sticks with you the most? Thank you for being part of this crowd! Red...

In November 1957, police in Plainfield, Wisconsin uncovered a crime scene so grotesque it would change America forever. What began as the search for a missing shopkeeper exposed the twisted mind of a lonely recluse whose obsession with his domineering mother drove him to grave robbing, murder, and unspeakable acts of desecration. This is the chilling true story of Ed Gein—the inspiration behind Ps...

We dive deep into the chilling real-life cases of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the legendary paranormal investigators behind The Conjuring universe. From the cursed Annabelle doll to the Amityville Horror and even a supposed werewolf exorcism, we unpack the stories that blurred the line between horror movies and real events. Skeptic or believer — you’ll want to keep the lights on for this one. Thank yo...

What would you choose for your final meal? In this episode, the Crowd dives into the morbidly fascinating world of famous death row inmates and their last meal requests. Thank you for being part of this crowd! 00:00 - Start 05:13 - Ronnie Threadgill 10:14 - Timothy McVeigh 15:48 - Ted Bundy 22:01 - John Wayne Gacy 24:03 - Thomas J. Grasso 29:42 - Ricky Ray Rector 35:59 - Ronnie Lee Gardner 36:32 -...

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:...

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...

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 - Develope...

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! Timestamps 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 - C...

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 o...

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!0...

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 i...

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...

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...

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...

No filters. No mercy. Just pure emotional damage. 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 quest...

If you see child abuse, please report it. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline can be reached by calling or texting 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). This hotline provides 24/7 crisis intervention, information, and referrals to support resources. She built a brand as the “perfect mom”… but behind closed doors, Ruby Franke became a nightmare. From YouTube fame to felony child abuse, this is t...

Our DNA results got a massive update, and it turns out we're far different than initially reported! 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 t...

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! 801-997-0213 Reddit - Ou...

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! 801-997-0213 Reddit - Ou...