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Crash Dummies Podcast

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Two college friends from Milwaukee host a comedy podcast centered on current events, wild scenarios, and unfiltered call-ins from listeners.

The brief

A conversational comedy show where two friends riff on pop culture, personal anecdotes, and trending topics. The format is loose and built around the hosts' chemistry, but the standout feature is the significant time dedicated to taking live calls. These calls, prompted by recurring questions, often lead to wild, humorous, and sometimes shocking confessions from their fanbase.

The show's heavy reliance on live audience call-ins is its most distinctive feature. Unlike shows with curated interviews, Crash Dummies thrives on the chaos and authenticity of real-time listener confessions and stories, creating a strong sense of community.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Crash Dummies is a weekly comedy podcast hosted by college friends Michael Esiobu and Patrick Johnson. From their Milwaukee studio, they discuss current events, pop culture, and hypothetical scenarios. A major component of the show involves taking live calls from their audience for confessional-style questions and stories.

AI-extracted bio · help us verify· Source: gemini-video-grounded

Credentials & credits

  • Full-time content creators
  • Backgrounds in marketing and social media strategy
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~4/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
906
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 24, 2026
Status
Active
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    Man Boobs | Crash Dummies Podcast Ep.264

    Features a notable caller story about a bad date at Cheesecake Factory where a man saw the reflection of his date texting a shirtless man in her glasses.

  2. 02
    Mixed Signals | Crash Dummies Podcast Ep.263

    Includes a memorable caller segment where one person recounts unknowingly taking a straight man on a date, and another tells a story about an accidental date with her nail tech.

  3. 03
    What Do You Suck At? | Crash Dummies Podcast Ep.262

    Highlights the show's confessional format with a caller admitting to watching a sex tape of a girl he's interested in as "scouting" and another caller urinating while on the phone.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How Crash Dummies interviews

The podcast is hosted by Patrick Johnson and Michael Esiobu, often joined by recurring guests who feel like part of the main cast. Their style is laid-back, full of banter, and often ventures into raunchy humor. Key segments include "Tweet of the Week" and a long-form caller segment where they field answers to a specific, often personal, question.

Questions Crash Dummies keeps coming back to

  • What's something you stopped doing that made you feel better?
  • What's something you need forgiveness for?
  • What's the worst date you've ever been on?
  • What's the biggest mistake you've ever made in your life?
  • What's something you wish you were better at?
  • What's something you want to confess?
  • What's something you're not afraid to admit?
  • What's your hot take of the week?

Signature segments

  • · Live Caller Questions
  • · Tweet of the Week
  • · Opening cinematic intro sequence

Topics covered repeatedly

Dating and relationshipsCaller confessions and storiesPop culture and celebrity newsPersonal anecdotesHypothetical scenariosModern social dynamicsWork and financial strugglesFashion and trendsFamily dynamicsSocial media culture
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

The show features a mix of recurring friends like Carrie Noni and Jean, who act as regular co-hosts, and occasional one-off guests like comedian Hassan Phills. However, the primary "guests" are the listeners who call in each episode to share personal stories and confessions.

Recent guests
  • Hassan Phills
    on Instant Type 2 w/ Hassan Phills | Crash Dummies Podcast Ep.261
  • Carrie Noni
    on Man Boobs | Crash Dummies Podcast Ep.264
  • Jean
    on Mixed Signals | Crash Dummies Podcast Ep.263
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
180K
180,000
Avg views / video
51.4K
Trailing window
Total views
25.7M
25,707,733
Videos published
906
Sponsor readEstimated

Sponsors are primarily direct-to-consumer brands in categories like meal kits, bedding, apparel, and fintech apps (e.g., Quince, SeatGeek, Rocket Money, Cash App). This suggests a target demographic of millennials and Gen Z with disposable income who are active online shoppers.

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Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What are the hosts' real names?
The hosts are college friends Patrick Johnson and Michael Esiobu.
What is the format of the Crash Dummies Podcast?
It's a weekly comedy podcast where the hosts discuss current events and personal stories, and dedicate a large portion of the show to taking live calls from listeners.
Where is the podcast based?
The podcast is filmed in a studio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Is the podcast still active?
Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available in video format on YouTube and as an audio podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Crash Dummies Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
  2. [02]MKE Influencers: Michael Esiobu and Patrick Johnson share laughs with 'Crash Dummies' podcastcbs58.com
  3. [03]Crash Dummies Podcast (2021) - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
  4. [04]Patrick Johnson (Podcast Host) - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
  5. [05]Michael Esiobu (Podcast Host) - Famous Birthdaysfamousbirthdays.com
  6. [06]Crash Dummies Podcast Official Linkssolo.to
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