Crash Dummies Podcast – Episode 224

Title: The Brokest Thing You’ve Ever Done
Date: September 17, 2025
Hosts: Patrick Johnson (Pat), Michael Esiobu (Mike)
Guest: Gene (appears throughout)
Theme: Exploring the funniest and most desperate moments of being broke, current events, relationship quandaries, and candid storytelling with audience call-ins.

Overview

In this episode, Pat, Mike, and recurring guest Gene host a lively, unscripted discussion centered around the theme: “The Brokest Thing You’ve Ever Done.” From confessions of cash-strapped antics to debates about private thoughts versus search history, the trio blends absurd humor, vulnerability, and sharp observations on culture, relationships, and society. Listeners call in to share their own stories of financial desperation, with the hosts reacting in their signature unfiltered style.

Key Discussion Points

1. Awkward Male Bonding & Vocabulary Fails

Timestamps: 01:00 – 04:40

The episode opens with the hosts joking about male friendship dynamics and awkward conversations about “getting ass.”
Mike mangles the word "repertoire," which sets off a running bit about pronunciation and being vulnerable with verbal slip-ups.
- Quote: “You gotta say it like ‘repertoire.’” – Gene (02:06)
- Mike: “Just know that I'M being vulnerable.” (02:30)

2. Personal Style, Confidence & Playing it Safe

Timestamps: 04:41 – 06:43

Chat about personal fashion and wearing bold versus safe clothing choices.
Mike admits he plays it safe, while Gene encourages breaking fashion comfort zones.
- Quote: “Sometimes I get some crazy top before I pick out my outfit.” – Gene (05:59, playful innuendo)
They laugh at themselves for stuttering and “forgetting to talk normal” as soon as the mic is on.

3. Race, Sports Rivalries, and the Crawford Fight

Timestamps: 06:53 – 12:43

A nuanced discussion of race and sports fandom, referencing the Terrence Crawford fight.
The hosts highlight the healthy boundaries of sports banter versus real-life hostility.
- Quote: “When it’s over, it’s over... it’s like all fun and games.” – Gene (07:21)
Gene and Mike agree that “being wrong” about sporting outcomes is fine, and caution against toxic fandom.
- Mike: “With bets in general, it’s okay to be wrong. Or predictions, predictions—not bets.” (08:59)
They compare big-money boxing matches to hypothetical NBA showdowns and debate Crawford’s legacy and possible retirement.

4. Rise of Celebrity-Driven Boxing & Tech Tangents

Timestamps: 12:43 – 16:06

The trio expresses appreciation for the entertainment (if not the purity) that figures like Jake and Logan Paul bring to boxing.
They discuss Apple’s new translating AirPods and imagine using them for “real talk” or at nail salons.
- Gene: “I wish it translated, like, when people are being passive-aggressive!” (13:18)
Mike warns that new tech can be used to surreptitiously listen in or bluff knowing languages on dates.

5. Conspiracy Theories, Public Distrust, and Social Media Narratives

Timestamps: 16:06 – 18:49

Discussion pivots to fame-mongering after tragedy (“Charlie Kirk and Martin Luther King Jr. is crazy insane.” – Gene, 16:08).
They joke about online ignorance, like people assuming everyone with a Discord is a secret agent.
Both agree conspiracies thrive when the government admits previous lies, and misinformation spreads quickly in the tech age.

6. Audience Calls: "What's the Brokest Thing You've Ever Done?"

Timestamps: 31:30 – 45:45 (Main call-in block)

Standout Call-Ins:

Caller 1 (32:00): Pretended to be gay for a day for $40 and free drinks, ending up as the “big spoon” for a night just to afford gas for work.
- Quote: “A responsible scammer is crazy.” – Mike (34:54)
Caller 2 (36:00): Used his girlfriend's period pads as toilet paper during a broke spell (“it was my character development arc” – 37:08).
- Mike: “People’s circumstances are people’s circumstances.”
- Gene calls out the hygiene ("Did you have a car, bro? …You could’ve found a dollar somewhere!")
Caller 3 (45:55): Set up Tinder dates for free dinners during a rough patch in Arizona. Averaged five dates per week; sometimes hooked up with the guys, but not always.
- Gene: “So you had a little, like, six or seven dudes?” (47:52)
- The conversation humorously probes the ethics and logistics.
Caller 4 (51:04): Discusses being used for sex by a woman who "glazed" him with compliments—classic red flag conversation gone awry.
Caller 5 (53:35): Shares story of underestimating a frat’s "girl-stealing" prowess, as his girlfriend becomes obsessed with campus fraternity “noops.”
- Quote: “Yeah, she gone, brother.” – Gene (57:19)

7. Other Hilarious Calls & Relationship Red Flags

Timestamps: 57:47 – 63:44

Red flags callers are attracted to:
- Drug dealers with guns (Caller 6, 58:31): “I think it’s because I’m more educated than them, so maybe I could teach them to be better.”
- Gene: “You want a little project.”
Stories about dating types, meeting ex-athlete drug dealers, and loving the “project” of transformation.

8. Social Rituals, Awkward Interactions, and Culture

Timestamps: 63:44 – 71:50

Pat shares a story from a farmer’s market, where the vendor asks his girlfriend, “Can I feed you?” leading to a riff on vendor sales tactics and accidental “square up” moments.
Observations on handshake etiquette, fist bumps, and feeling “disrespected” by a damp hand or half-hearted dap.

9. Can We Talk? On Communication Anxiety and Scheduled Confrontations

Timestamps: 85:59 – 88:33

The “We need to talk” text drives Mike nuts, especially when the conversation is delayed for hours.
- Mike: “You have to have that conversation there and then.”
- Gene: “Call me a narcissist, whatever…If the therapist brought that up, I just put up the double bird!”

10. Tweet of the Week & Pop Culture Observations

Timestamps: 88:30 – End

Gene’s favorite tweets include jokes about Spirit Halloween’s ubiquity and the myth that men never end relationships first.
Reflections on childhood discipline, teacher calls to parents, and how pride and disappointment shaped their responses.
Discussion about the ideal way parents should mix pride and discipline for their kids.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On fighting sports and fandoms:
- “You got a man with unlimited money who happens not to be in the United States…This is like somebody having enough money to see LeBron vs. KD with even teams.” – Gene (09:37)
On “can we talk” anxiety:
- “I never want a ‘can we talk’ that isn’t right now.” – Mike (86:19)
- “That’d be low-key toxic. You know what you’re doing.” – Gene (87:45)
On private thoughts vs. search history:
- “She do not need to know I do not like that hairdo.” – Gene (24:48)
- “I have thoughts I think only because I’m doing the opposite.” – Gene (26:00)
On fashion risks:
- “Sometimes you just gotta support your girl. It is that one little hairdo or one little makeup thing she do. And it’s just like, that’s just for her.” – Gene (25:04)
On red flags:
- “Drug dealers and money…with guns.” – Female caller (58:31)
- “So you want a little project.” – Gene (59:15)

Segment Timestamps

01:00 – 04:40: Banter about friendship, language mix-ups
04:41 – 06:43: On personal style and outfit confidence
06:53 – 12:43: Boxing, sports, race, hype vs. reality
12:43 – 16:06: Celebrity boxing & Apple AirPods translation feature
16:06 – 18:49: Conspiracy theories and misinformation
31:30 – 45:45: Main call-in segment: “What’s the brokest thing you’ve ever done?”
57:47 – 63:44: More call-ins: relationship red flags & preference confessions
63:44 – 71:50: Market vendor stories, handshake rituals, male etiquette
85:59 – 88:33: Anxiety over "we need to talk" texts
88:30 – End: Tweets of the week, discipline, and growing up

Tone and Language

Language is casual, irreverent, and openly comedic.
No filter—lots of slang, innuendo, and NSFW jokes, but also pockets of thoughtful, vulnerable conversation.
Heavy emphasis on quick-witted banter, “roasting” each other and guests with affection.

Conclusion

Crash Dummies’ 224th episode is a lightning-paced mix of bro banter, cultural critique, and hilarious storytelling—particularly from audience call-ins revealing their lowest-budget life hacks. The hosts keep things playful but real, balancing absurdity with wisdom about relationships, trust, and self-worth. Listeners will laugh out loud at the antics and find relatability in the reflections on growing up, friendship, and making do with less.

Subscribe to the Patreon for bonus content and community Discord!

End of Summary

Crash Dummies Podcast – Episode 224

Overview

Key Discussion Points

1. Awkward Male Bonding & Vocabulary Fails

Timestamps: 01:00 – 04:40

The episode opens with the hosts joking about male friendship dynamics and awkward conversations about “getting ass.”
Mike mangles the word "repertoire," which sets off a running bit about pronunciation and being vulnerable with verbal slip-ups.
- Quote: “You gotta say it like ‘repertoire.’” – Gene (02:06)
- Mike: “Just know that I'M being vulnerable.” (02:30)

2. Personal Style, Confidence & Playing it Safe

Timestamps: 04:41 – 06:43

Chat about personal fashion and wearing bold versus safe clothing choices.
Mike admits he plays it safe, while Gene encourages breaking fashion comfort zones.
- Quote: “Sometimes I get some crazy top before I pick out my outfit.” – Gene (05:59, playful innuendo)
They laugh at themselves for stuttering and “forgetting to talk normal” as soon as the mic is on.

3. Race, Sports Rivalries, and the Crawford Fight

Timestamps: 06:53 – 12:43

A nuanced discussion of race and sports fandom, referencing the Terrence Crawford fight.
The hosts highlight the healthy boundaries of sports banter versus real-life hostility.
- Quote: “When it’s over, it’s over... it’s like all fun and games.” – Gene (07:21)
Gene and Mike agree that “being wrong” about sporting outcomes is fine, and caution against toxic fandom.
- Mike: “With bets in general, it’s okay to be wrong. Or predictions, predictions—not bets.” (08:59)
They compare big-money boxing matches to hypothetical NBA showdowns and debate Crawford’s legacy and possible retirement.

4. Rise of Celebrity-Driven Boxing & Tech Tangents

Timestamps: 12:43 – 16:06

The trio expresses appreciation for the entertainment (if not the purity) that figures like Jake and Logan Paul bring to boxing.
They discuss Apple’s new translating AirPods and imagine using them for “real talk” or at nail salons.
- Gene: “I wish it translated, like, when people are being passive-aggressive!” (13:18)
Mike warns that new tech can be used to surreptitiously listen in or bluff knowing languages on dates.

5. Conspiracy Theories, Public Distrust, and Social Media Narratives

Timestamps: 16:06 – 18:49

Discussion pivots to fame-mongering after tragedy (“Charlie Kirk and Martin Luther King Jr. is crazy insane.” – Gene, 16:08).
They joke about online ignorance, like people assuming everyone with a Discord is a secret agent.
Both agree conspiracies thrive when the government admits previous lies, and misinformation spreads quickly in the tech age.

6. Audience Calls: "What's the Brokest Thing You've Ever Done?"

Timestamps: 31:30 – 45:45 (Main call-in block)

Standout Call-Ins:

Caller 1 (32:00): Pretended to be gay for a day for $40 and free drinks, ending up as the “big spoon” for a night just to afford gas for work.
- Quote: “A responsible scammer is crazy.” – Mike (34:54)
Caller 2 (36:00): Used his girlfriend's period pads as toilet paper during a broke spell (“it was my character development arc” – 37:08).
- Mike: “People’s circumstances are people’s circumstances.”
- Gene calls out the hygiene ("Did you have a car, bro? …You could’ve found a dollar somewhere!")
Caller 3 (45:55): Set up Tinder dates for free dinners during a rough patch in Arizona. Averaged five dates per week; sometimes hooked up with the guys, but not always.
- Gene: “So you had a little, like, six or seven dudes?” (47:52)
- The conversation humorously probes the ethics and logistics.
Caller 4 (51:04): Discusses being used for sex by a woman who "glazed" him with compliments—classic red flag conversation gone awry.
Caller 5 (53:35): Shares story of underestimating a frat’s "girl-stealing" prowess, as his girlfriend becomes obsessed with campus fraternity “noops.”
- Quote: “Yeah, she gone, brother.” – Gene (57:19)

7. Other Hilarious Calls & Relationship Red Flags

Timestamps: 57:47 – 63:44

Red flags callers are attracted to:
- Drug dealers with guns (Caller 6, 58:31): “I think it’s because I’m more educated than them, so maybe I could teach them to be better.”
- Gene: “You want a little project.”
Stories about dating types, meeting ex-athlete drug dealers, and loving the “project” of transformation.

8. Social Rituals, Awkward Interactions, and Culture

Timestamps: 63:44 – 71:50

Pat shares a story from a farmer’s market, where the vendor asks his girlfriend, “Can I feed you?” leading to a riff on vendor sales tactics and accidental “square up” moments.
Observations on handshake etiquette, fist bumps, and feeling “disrespected” by a damp hand or half-hearted dap.

9. Can We Talk? On Communication Anxiety and Scheduled Confrontations

Timestamps: 85:59 – 88:33

The “We need to talk” text drives Mike nuts, especially when the conversation is delayed for hours.
- Mike: “You have to have that conversation there and then.”
- Gene: “Call me a narcissist, whatever…If the therapist brought that up, I just put up the double bird!”

10. Tweet of the Week & Pop Culture Observations

Timestamps: 88:30 – End

Gene’s favorite tweets include jokes about Spirit Halloween’s ubiquity and the myth that men never end relationships first.
Reflections on childhood discipline, teacher calls to parents, and how pride and disappointment shaped their responses.
Discussion about the ideal way parents should mix pride and discipline for their kids.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On fighting sports and fandoms:
- “You got a man with unlimited money who happens not to be in the United States…This is like somebody having enough money to see LeBron vs. KD with even teams.” – Gene (09:37)
On “can we talk” anxiety:
- “I never want a ‘can we talk’ that isn’t right now.” – Mike (86:19)
- “That’d be low-key toxic. You know what you’re doing.” – Gene (87:45)
On private thoughts vs. search history:
- “She do not need to know I do not like that hairdo.” – Gene (24:48)
- “I have thoughts I think only because I’m doing the opposite.” – Gene (26:00)
On fashion risks:
- “Sometimes you just gotta support your girl. It is that one little hairdo or one little makeup thing she do. And it’s just like, that’s just for her.” – Gene (25:04)
On red flags:
- “Drug dealers and money…with guns.” – Female caller (58:31)
- “So you want a little project.” – Gene (59:15)

Segment Timestamps

01:00 – 04:40: Banter about friendship, language mix-ups
04:41 – 06:43: On personal style and outfit confidence
06:53 – 12:43: Boxing, sports, race, hype vs. reality
12:43 – 16:06: Celebrity boxing & Apple AirPods translation feature
16:06 – 18:49: Conspiracy theories and misinformation
31:30 – 45:45: Main call-in segment: “What’s the brokest thing you’ve ever done?”
57:47 – 63:44: More call-ins: relationship red flags & preference confessions
63:44 – 71:50: Market vendor stories, handshake rituals, male etiquette
85:59 – 88:33: Anxiety over "we need to talk" texts
88:30 – End: Tweets of the week, discipline, and growing up

Tone and Language

Language is casual, irreverent, and openly comedic.
No filter—lots of slang, innuendo, and NSFW jokes, but also pockets of thoughtful, vulnerable conversation.
Heavy emphasis on quick-witted banter, “roasting” each other and guests with affection.

Conclusion

Subscribe to the Patreon for bonus content and community Discord!

End of Summary

The Brokest Thing You’ve Ever Done - Episode 224

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Summary

Crash Dummies Podcast – Episode 224

Overview

Key Discussion Points

1. Awkward Male Bonding & Vocabulary Fails

2. Personal Style, Confidence & Playing it Safe

3. Race, Sports Rivalries, and the Crawford Fight

4. Rise of Celebrity-Driven Boxing & Tech Tangents

5. Conspiracy Theories, Public Distrust, and Social Media Narratives

6. Audience Calls: "What's the Brokest Thing You've Ever Done?"

Standout Call-Ins:

7. Other Hilarious Calls & Relationship Red Flags

8. Social Rituals, Awkward Interactions, and Culture

9. Can We Talk? On Communication Anxiety and Scheduled Confrontations

10. Tweet of the Week & Pop Culture Observations

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Segment Timestamps

Tone and Language

Conclusion

Summary

Crash Dummies Podcast – Episode 224

Overview

Key Discussion Points

1. Awkward Male Bonding & Vocabulary Fails

2. Personal Style, Confidence & Playing it Safe

3. Race, Sports Rivalries, and the Crawford Fight

4. Rise of Celebrity-Driven Boxing & Tech Tangents

5. Conspiracy Theories, Public Distrust, and Social Media Narratives

6. Audience Calls: "What's the Brokest Thing You've Ever Done?"

Standout Call-Ins:

7. Other Hilarious Calls & Relationship Red Flags

8. Social Rituals, Awkward Interactions, and Culture

9. Can We Talk? On Communication Anxiety and Scheduled Confrontations

10. Tweet of the Week & Pop Culture Observations

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Segment Timestamps

Tone and Language

Conclusion