Crash Dummies Podcast with Pat and Mike

Episode Title: What’s Ruining Our Society? - Episode 218
Release Date: August 6, 2025

Overview

In Episode 218 of the Crash Dummies Podcast, hosts Pat and Mike delve into a variety of topics ranging from personal anecdotes and listener stories to broader societal issues. The episode is structured around engaging segments, games, and candid conversations that provide both humor and insightful commentary on what the hosts perceive as detrimental to society.

1. The CDP Shirt Incident

Timestamp: [01:00]

The episode begins with a personal story about the misunderstanding of the Crash Dummies Podcast (CDP) merchandise. Pat shares an encounter where a fan attempts to redefine the meaning of CDP into something inappropriate, leading to an awkward and humorous exchange.

Ryan Reynolds: "She tried to. That was a little too crazy. I hated to start that way, but that was crazy, though. Chew this."

This segment highlights the challenges of managing community interactions and maintaining the intended message behind their merchandise.

2. Game Segment: Most Terrible Things to Say During Labor

Timestamp: [06:30]

Pat introduces a game where they blind rank the "most terrible things to say to your girl while she's in labor." The game aims to explore inappropriate or insensitive comments that could negatively impact a partner during a highly emotional and significant moment.

Pat: "Babe, you're being kind of dramatic. It can't hurt that bad."

Ryan Reynolds: "That's like, top three. Telling a woman about her body is crazy."

Through this segment, Pat and Ryan discuss various scenarios, emphasizing the importance of empathy and support during challenging times.

3. Supporting the Podcast: Merch and Patreon

Timestamp: [15:00]

Following the game, Pat and Ryan take a moment to encourage listeners to support the podcast by purchasing merchandise and subscribing to their Patreon. They share personal anecdotes about fan interactions and the limited availability of certain merchandise sizes.

Ryan Reynolds: "Go get your merch. Make sure you guys cop that. Subscribe to the Patreon."

This call-to-action underscores the importance of community support in sustaining the podcast.

4. Discussion: Shannon Sharpe's Firing from ESPN

Timestamp: [22:45]

The hosts transition to discussing the recent firing of ESPN's Shannon Sharpe. They analyze the potential impact on his career and the broader implications for personal conduct within professional sports environments.

Pat: "It's interesting with this because this is truly showing that being lustful can cost you your job sometimes."

Ryan Reynolds: "But we never know what like people's kinks are."

Their conversation delves into themes of discipline, public persona, and the consequences of off-field behavior.

5. Listener Stories: Unprofessional Things at Work

Timestamp: [31:05]

Pat and Mike share and react to listeners’ stories about unprofessional behavior in the workplace. These anecdotes range from humorous to serious, illustrating the varied ways individuals can navigate professional environments.

Mike: "It was a Target distribution center in New Jersey."

Ryan Reynolds: "He grabbed the PS5. So, so you just watched it?"

These stories provide relatable content for listeners and foster a sense of community through shared experiences.

6. Game Segment: What's Ruining Our Society?

Timestamp: [40:30]

In another interactive segment, Pat and Mike discuss factors they believe are ruining society. Topics include the impact of platforms like OnlyFans on the pornography industry, the dangers posed by electric scooters, and societal distrust associated with white vans.

Mike: "OnlyFans is ruining society, and it's messing up the competitiveness of regular porn."

Mike: "They just... I hit the corner, bam. Scooter, bro. Get out the room."

This discussion highlights their perspectives on modern societal trends and technologies.

7. Reading YouTube Comments

Timestamp: [74:25]

Pat and Mike engage with their audience by reading and responding to YouTube comments from the previous episode. The interaction is filled with humor and candid reactions, reflecting the hosts' dynamic rapport.

Pat: "Strawberry milk is the best flavor milk, though, hands down."

Ryan Reynolds: "Who let him out of the six person classroom hearing Mike pronounced the B and debt depth."

This segment fosters listener engagement and showcases the hosts' ability to handle a variety of feedback.

8. Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Timestamp: [89:21]

As the episode concludes, Pat and Mike reiterate their gratitude towards their listeners, urging them to continue supporting the podcast through merchandise purchases and Patreon subscriptions. They also hint at future content, including potential Twitch streams and IRL (in-real-life) streaming sessions.

Ryan Reynolds: "Also, shoot us ideas, questions, whatever y'all want to see. We want to keep the community involved."

Mike: "Appreciate y'all for listening. Peace."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

1. Ryan Reynolds on Shirt Incident

   • [02:34]

   "You watch your mouth. You hear me?"

2. Pat on Supporting the Podcast

   • [03:05]

   "Make sure you guys subscribe to the Patreon."

3. Mike on OnlyFans Impact

   • [40:47]

   "OnlyFans is ruining society, and it's messing up the competitiveness of regular porn."

4. Pat on Societal Issues

   • [55:06]

   "Take that shit off your head right now before I take off my belt."

5. Ryan Reynolds on Community Support

   • [87:48]

   "All right. So we're gonna do another segment. This is just gonna be us reading the YouTube comments from the last episode."

Conclusion

Episode 218 of the Crash Dummies Podcast offers a blend of humor, personal stories, and critical discussions on societal issues. Pat and Mike maintain a conversational tone that engages listeners, encouraging interaction and community support. Through their candid dialogue and interactive segments, they provide both entertainment and thoughtful commentary on what they perceive as threats to modern society.

Note: This summary intentionally excludes advertisements, intros, outros, and non-content sections to focus solely on the main discussions and interactions of the episode.