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How two Milwaukee friends took the Crash Dummies podcast from zero listeners to millions
MILWAUKEE — In the past few years, podcasts have become incredibly popular. Like really popular. You’ve probably even heard someone say, “Oh yea, I would have such a great podcast” or “Yea, me and my friends would have the best show”. Although, they never actually do it. Except for two friends from Milwaukee. They started a podcast about three years ago and now reach millions of people.
Introducing the Crash Dummies Podcast. It’s hosted by longtime friends Michael Esiobu and Patrick Johnson. They talk about current events and random topics. In three years, they have filmed 172 episodes and have gained more than 2 million followers across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
“There was a point where we were talking to no one, and now we’re talking to millions of people,” Michael Esiobu said.
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The two film inside a Milwaukee studio. As far as podcast setups go, it’s not fancy. And that probably helps their case. The Crash Dummies Podcast is all about being authentic, genuine, and impromptu. It’s not overly produced and that’s the point.
“I think about 99% of the time I don’t know what his topics are and that’s what we like. I’ll hide something from him. He’ll hide something from me, and then he’ll like in the spur of the moment he’ll be like I’ve got a question for you,” Patrick Johnson said.
They are just two friends cracking jokes, taking viewer calls, and not taking things too seriously.
“If you watch us with a guest, I guarantee you leave that podcast knowing little about that guest’s personal life,” Johnson said.
Watch to see what makes the Crash Dummies Podcast so special…
The Milwaukee friends behind the Crash Dummies podcast
That’s why so many watch and listen every week. They mess around. They invite viewers to call and they roast them. They pick a few topics and dive into them whether they know a lot about them or not. In fact, they prefer not to do a whole bunch of research first.
“I think sometimes it’s more fun for us when we don’t actually Google everything, and we’re just going off the top of our head,” Esiobu said.
As the show continues to grow, they want to have more guests. Also, Johnson and Esiobu want to take the podcast on the road and host live shows.
Viewer calls are a big part of the show. Every episode features a few different calls from fans. They believe in-person interaction would be even more entertaining.
“We don’t really make hard-cuts edits on our YouTube. We just let (the show) flow, and people still enjoy that. So I know that if they enjoy that through a screen, it will be 10 times better live,” Johnson said.
It’s that unpredictability and humor that’s caused millions to tune in and will hopefully help them sell out theaters nationwide.
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left a 43-year-old dead Wednesday night.
The shooting happened around 10 p.m. near 18th and Burnham. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
An investigation into what led up to the shooting and the search for suspects is ongoing.
Watch: What we know about the fatal shooting investigation
43-year-old killed in shooting near 18th and Burnham in Milwaukee
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
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Milwaukee police are investigating the Nov. 25 shooting death of a 49-year-old man on the city’s northside, and are asking for the public’s help in finding the culprit.
Officers were called to the 3500 block of West Galena Street just before 6 p.m. and found the man’s body near a community garden.
On Nov. 26, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Major C. Milan.
In a statement, Milwaukee police said the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
In all, 138 homicides have been reported in Milwaukee this year, according to the most updated Milwaukee police data. During the same period in 2024, 120 killings had been reported in the city, en route to 132 homicides for the entire year, police statistics show.
Milwaukee police say they continue to seek unknown suspects in this case.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
Chris Ramirez is a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at caramirez@gannett.com.
Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. EST, Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (South Florida), FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
Radio: WQAM 104.3 & The Heat Audio Experience, (ESPN 106.3 FM, Ft. Myers/Naples – WFSX FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM, Stuart – WSTU 1450 AM & The Keys – WAVK 97.7 FM, WAQI 710 AM (South Florida), 103.3 FM/620 AM (Milwaukee)
VITALS: The Miami Heat (11-6) and Milwaukee Bucks (8-10) meet for the first of three regular season matchups and the fourth and Miami’s final NBA Cup Group Play game. Last season, Milwaukee won all four matchups. The Heat are 76-57 all-time versus the Bucks during the regular season, including 41-24 in home games and 35-33 in road games.
PROJECTED STARTERS
HEAT
G Davion Mitchell
G Tyler Herro
C Kel’el Ware
F Norman Powell
F Bam Adebayo
BUCKS
G Ryan Rollins
G AJ Green
C Myles Turner
F Kyle Kuzma
F Bobby Portis
INJURY REPORT
HEAT
Norman Powell: Probable – Groin
Andrew Wiggins: Questionable – Hip
Nikola Jović: Questionable – Hip
Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team
Kasparas Jakučionis: Out – G League
Vladislav Goldin: Out – G League
BUCKS
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable – Adductor
Kevin Porter Jr.: Out – Knee
Taurean Prince: Out – Neck
Spread: Heat -7 (-110), Bucks +7 (-110)
Moneyline: Heat -270, Bucks +220
Total points scored: 234.5 (over -114, under -106)
QUOTABLE
Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra: “This was kind of more of a throwback game. There were times where we were able to get to our game, but there were times where they got us in the mud, but we still a found a way to get the win and I think that’s a growth opportunity, growth deal for our team, to prove that we can do that.”
For more Miami Heat information and conversation, check out Off The Floor.
Alexander Toledo is a contributor to Miami Heat On SI and producer/co-host of the Five on the Floor podcast, covering the Heat and NBA. He can be reached at Twitter: @tropicalblanket
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