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Was Halloween actually better in the '90s—or do we just miss being kids? We're revisiting homemade costumes, pillowcases full of candy, classic Halloween specials, and the neighborhood traditions we'd bring back. Plus, we debate trunk or treat, where pranks cross the line, and finish with two-sentence horror stories that get darker than expected. Tell us which Halloween tradition deserves a comeback—and thank you for being part of this crowd! #Halloween #90sNostalgia #FivesACrowd #HalloweenNostalgia #TwoSentenceHorror 00:00 - Start! 01:19 - Childhood Halloween and homemade costumes 10:52 - Plastic masks and school Halloween 12:16 - The daylight saving time detour 22:04 - Trunk or treat vs. door-to-door 27:50 - Candy hauls and neighborhood pranks 37:01 - Halloween TV we grew up watching 47:05 - Old-school decorations and Halloween cartoons 51:58 - Candy buckets, pillowcases, and candy checks 56:03 - Sweet treats and fall food debates 01:07:44 - Mischief night and unusual Halloween treats 01:14:02 - The traditions we'd bring back 01:18:17 - Two-sentence horror stories 01:25:48 - Vampires or werewolves? 01:27:46 - Wrapping up Halloween night Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Welcome back to the table! Today, we are kicking off spooky season with a chilling challenge: reading 10 terrifying internet stories from the depths of Reddit and guessing which ones are actually true and which ones are completely made up... Timestamps: 00:00 - Start! 00:20 - The Scary Story Challenge Explained 00:57 - Why We Love Scaring the Neighbors 03:06 - Story 1: The Unplugged Baby Monitor 07:32 - Story 2: The Green Woman 08:23 - The Bloody Mary Tangent 10:46 - Story 3: The Water Meter Camera 13:49 - Story 4: The Voice in the Woodshed 16:21 - Story 5: The Apartment Above 4B 20:15 - Story 6: Woman on the Highway 22:04 - Story 7: The Last Passenger 24:12 - Story 8: Closing the Tudor Hall 25:41 - Story 9: The Missing Minute 28:03 - Story 10: The Boy Who Knew 29:50 - The Reveal: Which Stories Are Actually Real? 34:21 - The Missing Minute Debate 38:00 - Final Scores & Outro Hashtags: #ScaryStories #RedditStories #TrueScaryStories #Paranormal #CreepyStories #LetsNotMeet #Storytime #Podcast #FivesACrowd #Halloween BOO!👻 Which of these stories gave you the biggest chills?? Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - 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 #Podcast P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

This week at the table we dive into the wildest local and global stories. From surviving a massive Utah tornado and golf-ball-sized hail, to the shocking secrets uncovered at the bottom of the drained Pineview Reservoir, things get crazy. We also discuss a leaked audio recording regarding 3D-printed meat in your soup, the massive FBI data hack, and the discovery of what might be Noah's Ark. Plus, Tony explains why he can't handle realistic horror anymore.. Timestamps: 00:00 - Start! 00:40 - The New "In The News" Format 02:13 - Kids Driving and First Jobs 07:20 - Why Tony Can't Handle Realistic Gore 12:23 - The Reality of Getting Older 19:30 - Jess's Neck MRI & Potential Surgery 23:14 - The 3D-Printed Meat Conspiracy 25:05 - Starving on the Survival Show "Alone" 26:59 - The Campbell's VP Leaked Audio 30:50 - Surviving the Utah Tornado & Hail 34:48 - Uncovering Secrets in the Drained Pineview Reservoir 41:07 - Exonerated After 41 Years on Death Row 43:05 - Did They Discover Noah's Ark? 46:13 - The Massive FBI Data Hack 48:52 - The Lindsey Clancy Juror Controversy 52:59 - Strange But True: Aggressive Squirrels 56:43 - Good News: Organ Donor Saves 5 Lives 58:20 - Critics Corner: Movie & TV Reviews 1:05:42 - The "Buddy" Horror Parody 1:08:27 - Ranking the Spider-Man Multiverse 1:13:42 - Final Jokes & Outro Hashtags: #PineviewReservoir #UtahTornado #StrangeNews #FivesACrowd #Podcast #NewsPodcast #ComedyPodcast #MovieReviews What was the wildest news story for you this week? Are you buying the 3D-printed meat conspiracy, or are you more shocked by what they found at the bottom of the lake? Let us know below! 👇 Thank you for being part of this crowd! 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 ** P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Today we dive into some of the most unhinged end-of-summer horror stories and Reddit AITA posts on the internet! The absolute craziest story of the week: a woman who sued her best friend for skipping her destination wedding in Bali, only to uncover a secret affair! Grab a seat at the table and join the conversation! 00:00 - Start! 00:12 - Coneheads & Border Fences 01:15 - Yo Mama Jokes & Welcome to the Table 02:21 - Grouse Hunting & Weird Animal Facts 05:00 - Reddit Story 1: Labor Day Waterpark Family Drama 12:41 - The Waterpark Verdict 13:14 - AskReddit: High School Teachers Brawl in the Bathroom! 17:15 - Reddit Story 2: Refusing to Care for a Disabled Sister 24:42 - Reddit Story 3: Mother Abandons Daughter at Funeral Because of Ghosts 34:42 - Ouija Boards & Paranormal Experiences 37:49 - Reddit Story 4: The Bali Betrayal (Stolen Wedding Trip!) 41:44 - The $2,400 "Emotional Support" Invoice 44:07 - Exposed! Catching the Bali Affair on Instagram 48:55 - Outro & Wrap-Up #RedditStories #AITA #Podcast #RelationshipDrama #Storytime #FivesACrowd #ComedyPodcast Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - 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 #Podcast P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

The best kind of compliance is malicious compliance. This week on Five's a Crowd, the guys are sharing the most unhinged, petty, and brilliant stories of people giving entitled neighbors, micromanaging bosses, and out-of-touch HR departments exactly what they asked for. From a student bringing a typewriter to a college lecture, to a neighbor who chopped down the wrong plants and lost 11 feet of his own backyard, these stories prove that sometimes following the rules is the best form of revenge. #MaliciousCompliance #PettyRevenge #BadBosses #EntitledNeighbors #WorkplaceDrama #FivesACrowd #Podcast #Storytime Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Today we dive deep into the harrowing details of the Lindsay Clancy trial, discussing the failures of the medical system, the complexities of postpartum depression, and the shocking online reactions defending her actions. The table also addresses the tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere, revisiting the dark superyacht allegations she exposed about Hollywood just months before her death. The conversation balances these incredibly heavy topics with candid parenting realities, toddler chaos, pop-culture updates, and why raising kids is the hardest but most rewarding job in the world. 00:00 - Start! 02:25 - Dolly Parton's Legacy & Giving Back 07:15 - Pop Culture: Post Malone & Tim Curry 12:50 - WNBA Drama & The Sophie Cunningham Meme 19:30 - The Shanna Gaviota Custody Case 34:20 - Hayden Panettiere: The Hollywood Yacht Allegations 47:20 - Dark Secrets & The Danger of Exposing Hollywood 51:30 - The Lindsay Clancy Trial: The Unthinkable Tragedy 54:20 - Postpartum Depression, Psychosis & Overmedication 01:05:40 - The Timeline of Events & Premeditation Debate 01:12:45 - The Disturbing Online Support for Lindsay 01:17:00 - The Reality of Parenting vs. "Child-Free" Trends 01:23:30 - Toddler Chaos & Dealing with Tantrums 01:31:00 - Accountability & Final Thoughts #LindsayClancy #LindsayClancyTrial #TrueCrimePodcast #HaydenPanettiere #FivesACrowd #PostpartumDepression #ParentingReality #HollywoodSecrets 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 ** Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Today we deep into the internet's favorite game: the "Hear me out" challenge. We are exposing our weirdest, most questionable fictional, animated, and non-human character crushes. Prepare to look at your childhood favorites a whole lot differently. Don't forget to drop your weirdest "hear me out" down in the comments before you judge ours! Tags: Hear me out challenge, fictional crushes, cartoon crushes, weird childhood crushes, animated crushes, fives a crowd podcast, comedy podcast, 90s cartoons nostalgia, video game crushes, weirdest crushes, pop culture podcast, disney crushes, movie character crushes, adult podcast, nostalgic tv shows Hashtags: #HearMeOut #Podcast #Comedy #FictionalCrushes #FiveSaCrowd #CartoonCrushes #Nostalgia #90sCartoons

Things get heated when the table debates these extremely popular unpopular opinion posts! Thank you for being part of this crowd! Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ Hashtags #UnpopularOpinions #RedditStories #FivesACrowd #Podcast #RelationshipAdvice P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Today we dive into some of the most horrifying Reddit posts on the internet. This conversation is not for weak stomachs. We break down the absolute grossest things people do regularly, the filthiest houses ever witnessed, and the insane family rules that had guests running for the door. Grab a seat, but maybe put your food away for this one. Thank you for being part of this crowd! Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ Hashtags #podcast #reddit #redditstories #askreddit #storytime P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

In this episode of Five's a Crowd, we dive deep into the most unhinged, infuriating, and unbelievable HOA horror stories on the internet. Thank you for being part of this crowd! Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ Hashtags #Podcast #Reddit #RedditStories #HOAstories #HitTheBell #HOAHorrorStories #MaliciousCompliance #HOANightmares P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

We dive into the nightmare of credit card fraud and how Zach's identity got stolen for Uber rides and Texas Roadhouse gift cards. We also tackle the massive price hikes hitting the tech and gaming world thanks to AI data centers buying up all the hardware, the reality of the Dead Internet Theory, and GTA 6's insane presales. Plus, we finally address the logistical mysteries of the men's room and why some guys prefer to sit. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Thank you for being part of this crowd! 00:00 - Start! 00:39 - Welcome to the Crowd 01:23 - Naming Kids After Where They Were Conceived 04:16 - Lie Detectors & Thumbtacks 06:14 - Exciting Lives, Cancer Jokes & Eulogies 09:51 - The Legend of "Soft Zach" 11:07 - We Got Hacked (Credit Card Fraud) 17:46 - The Truth About Men's Bathrooms 20:47 - Nostalgic Comedy Music 24:21 - Why Happy Feet is Terrible 29:43 - Space IPOs 32:56 - Student Drivers & Hand-Crank Windows 37:51 - Putting Unleaded Gas in a Diesel 48:25 - GTA 6 Makes $9 Billion in 24 Hours 59:38 - The AI Music Crisis & Beyond Disdain 1:07:57 - The Dead Internet Theory 1:12:20 - Insane Tech & Console Price Hikes 1:24:53 - The Controversial Box Elder Data Center 1:29:31 - Microchip Breakthroughs That Break Your Brain 1:35:38 - Outro Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

Buckle up, bucko! Today, the table is taking a deep dive into the chilling mysteries of Northern California's Mount Shasta. We're exploring the terrifying Missing 411 phenomenon, where experienced hikers vanish without a trace, sometimes reappearing miles away, or in areas already cleared by search parties. From telepathic interdimensional Bigfoots guarding the mountain to cloaked UFOs hiding in lenticular clouds, this region is a massive hotspot for the unexplained. We also touch on the underground city of Telos, CIA remote viewing (Project Stargate), DMT crystal beings, and the mind-bending theory that we might all just be waking up in a coma. Grab a seat and join the conversation! Thank you for being part of this crowd! #Podcast #ConspiracyPodcast #Conspiracy #Mystery #Missing411 #MountShasta #Bigfoot #SimulationTheory #FivesACrowd #Coma

Welcome back to Five's a Crowd! This week, Austin, Cam, Chris, Tony, and Zach dive into one of the most insane true-crime internet dramas happening right in our backyard: the Bricks & Minifigs $200,000 Star Wars Lego scandal. A dying man's life savings, SWAT teams, a fake decoy business, and massive corporate greed—you literally can't make this up. Before we get into the heavy stuff, we're debating the logistics of Bluetooth caskets, settling the great pigeon vs. dove debate, and breaking down the psychology behind the "love you, bye!" coworker prank. Grab a drink and pull up a chair to the table! Thank you for being part of this crowd! P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

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. Thank you for being part of this crowd! 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 ** Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ 00:00 - Start! 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 Hashtags #Podcast #NXIVM #AllisonMack #TrueCrime #Cults #Smallville #FivesACrowd #Podcast #HollywoodScandals P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041

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. Thank you for being part of this crowd! 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 ** 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 Reddit - Our Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FivesACrowd - Our Account: https://www.reddit.com/user/FivesACrowdPodcast Follow Our Personal Accounts Austin - https://allmylinks.com/austinspomer Cam - https://www.instagram.com/effinburch/ Chris - https://www.instagram.com/thechrishummel/ Tony - https://www.instagram.com/theonlytonyc/ Zach - https://www.instagram.com/zvanbeekum/ Hashtags #Podcast #CruiseDisaster #RoyalCaribbean #ComedyPodcast P.O. Box **Please no packages, letters only** Five's A Crowd Podcast 1123 N Fairfield Rd #1373 Layton, UT 84041