Columbus Is Real

We're back! Join as we discuss our daydrinking excursion to Seventh Son, Budd Dairy, and a little shopping at Flower Child.

Closing out 2025 with a look at Nocterra's new location - Nocterra Audubon. The guys also discuss some stats about the time between Christmas and New Year's. Apologies in advance for the wonky sound in spots, we have some new hardware and the manual may or may not have been completely read. The issue has been isolated and will be addressed before the next episode, I promise!

Hi! Sorry we're late! It's been crazy busy lately. But hey, we're here now. Tom and Mike. talk about Ren Fest, catch up on the police blotter, laugh and drink, then say night night to Emily. All in record time!

I know, I know! I'm super late. But the episode is here now! Tom and Mike rave about High Bank Distillery, and then discuss a guy who got a beatdown for his jukebox choices. Depending on the selection in question, maybe the asskicking was justified? Tune in to find out!

The guys chat about the greatest of all central Ohio festivals: Comfest! Then they follow it up with the police blotter, which includes a story about a man pleasuring himself in the sample sheds at Lowes and an up-and-coming coke dealer passing out free samples with his contact info.

Sorry for the delay! It's been hectic around here.Anyways, Tom and Mike talk about Tom's hectic concert schedule then we discuss our favorite movie theater in town, Studio 35!

Holy crap - after 5 years and 60+ hours of audio, the boys have finally added video! This month Tom and Mike discuss their visit to Nocterra in Powell, and cover a couple of fun stories from the police blotter, including a man that breaks the golden rule of crime and a potential actor for the inevitable live-action King of the Hill movie/TV show that breaks the golden rule of the post-9/11 world.

New name! New concept! New content! Here we are starting our sixth year!Welcome to Columbus Is Real!Of course, now is when our trusty mixer goes on the fritz, so the first minute or so were eaten by the audio gods, but fear not, you didn't miss much.Tom and Mike discuss changes to the show, our recent trip to Natalie's Grandview, and some dude caught naked in a laundromat. You literally asked for that last part, by a wide margin.

Hard to believe, but Tom and Mike have been doing this show for five years now! To celebrate, we look back at where we've come, ponder where we're going, and talk about a guy that eluded arrest while dressed in a Dalmatian onesie.

Once again we hooked with our friends Jenny and Jean-Paul over at the WTF Did I Just Watch podcast for some movie shenanigans. This time Randy from the Last Roundup Horror Show podcast joined us as well! We gathered the troops and watched Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare in a mostly empty theater.Join us now as we discuss our cinematic outing.

It's time for our second annual breakdown of the top relative searches by state on Pornhub.com. We are aware it's not cool to kink shame, so please consider this an earnest attempt to understand each state's unique view that just happens to break out in bursts of laughter. It's sad we have to mention this in this day and age, but this is intended for adults only. If your kid learns new words or websites from this, that's a reflection of your poor parenting, not on us.

Have you been waiting to hear what two straight, middle-aged white guys thought of the Wicked movie? You shouldn't be! But it's here for you either way! Also, we discuss hands down the best movie theater in the city, Studio 35, a guy that holds up a liquor store wearing a shower curtain, and a woman that calls 911 to narc on her meth dealer. Happy Thanksgiving!

Meet Kimberly Marie Robins. In this episode (which I incorrectly refer to as 55 during the show) we discuss her journey to a job interview from North Carolina to the Florida Keys. It...doesn't go well. There's Crown Royal, there's running into a building, there's spitting on a cop. But hey, content, am I right?? We also talk about a dude that is cloning giant sheep to...wait for it...hunt. Insert your Sure Jan gif here.

Tom and Mike recorded in the brand new Studio A! This month's episode focuses on the most rewatched shows in the US and Canada by State/Province/Territory. The guys comment on North America's taste in TV shows, and offer some better alternatives.

Holy Crap, Tom is back in Ohio...to stay! What better way to celebrate than to talk about a man who literally sneezed his guts up, and another classic naked rampage, but this time, with a drunk monkey.

Sorry for the delay, finally getting the May episode up! Tom continues to track down the most interesting naked rampages around, and a company built a live-streaming portal between NYC and Dublin, Ireland...what could go wrong??

To celebrate recording on 4/20, Mike brought in an article about a dude trying to swap his drugs for some BW3 fried pickles. After they closed. To minors. While wearing an ankle monitor. Tom stuck to the classics and tells the tragic tale of Michael Da Costa, the official image of Episode 52. Michael here was doing stuff while naked, decided he needed some clothes, so he strolled into the local thrift store, still naked. Bad things ensue. Join us as we discuss their stories, Tom's exciting move updates, and how much we love Fallout.

See that guy? That's Jonathon Perry. In this month's episode, Mike and Tom discuss his recent arrest and why it's never a good idea to wear clothes with your name on it when attempting a kidnapping. Oh, and a guy got stung in a really bad place by a scorpion. And no, I don't mean Vegas, I mean his testicle.

In this episode, Mike and Tom celebrate the 50th episode of their podcast. They discuss their beer preferences and reminisce about their past drinking experiences. They reflect on the longevity of their podcast and tease some future news. They also share their thoughts on attending a funeral and reflect on life. The conversation then shifts to a discussion about a Florida man who drove his truck into the ocean and blamed the truck for not being able to surf. Finally, they remember the CD 101 radio station and its impact on the industry. In this conversation, Mike and Tom discuss their memories of terrestrial radio and the importance of local radio stations. They also delve into a news article about a Florida lawmaker seeking looser regulations on killing bears, claiming that black bears on crack are ravaging people's homes. The conversation highlights the consequences of hunting bears and the latent racism in wildlife policies. Finally, they reflect on their podcast journey and encounter technical difficulties with the outro music.

We are at episode 49! Can you believe it? This month, Tom and Mike discuss a Chinese Chess champion who excels at alliteration, but I can guarantee did NOT leave a big enough tip for housekeeping to cover the damage he did during his stay. Also, the guys discuss one man's naked excursion into an aquarium at a Bass Pro Shop. You know, the important topics of the day.

Since the CW as we know it is gone, we made our own crossover event! Tom and Mike packed up the Bums Corner studio and hung out with Jenny and Jean-Paul from WTF Did I Just Watch to discuss a couple Christmas horror movies - "Werewolf Santa" and "It's a Wonderful Knife". PROTIP: If you do a shot every time someone says "orgy massacre" at the beginning of the show, you'll be hammered for the whole episode.

Fran stopped by the studio, and not only did we have lots of fun, but we learned too! We caught up with our wonderful friend, then talked about lizards in Cinci, stupid kids, and what life would be like if you were stupid(er). Also, we started on a new platform this episode, and Mike apparently forgot how mute buttons work. What a jackass.

Stay classy Ohio! Mike and Tom go back to basics this episode, covering a brawl at a Toledo's Wendy's because of missing cheese, and...get this...a story about a stolen bus, a dead deer, and a naked police chase.

(Originally recorded as Imperfect Recall episode 1) Let’s face it, we all wore masks in high school.  Did any of us really get to know the real people behind them, or were we content just knowing the public persona? Cohosts Tom Arnholt and Mike Eshelman discuss the concept of the show and what to expect in future episodes.

Tom found another great survey for the guys to dissect, this time about people who self-identify as nerds or geeks. So what kind of people think of themselves as circus freaks that bite the heads off of live chickens, you may ask? The answer may shock you!

So Tom and Mike recorded in the same room for the first time! How neat! They were also joined by their dear friend Rick Tanski. What’s the special occasion you ask? Why, it’s the boys’ 35th reunion! Part one of the episode takes place the day before the big event, and part two is a couple weeks after. Did they make new friends? Did they face their bullies? All these questions and more are answered inside.

Sometimes we can be pretty judgemental on this show. This month’s episode is no exception. Tom and Mike dig deep into what keeps couples up at night (cover hogs and non-night showerers based on the stats) and discuss a guy in Japan that married a digital teenager and had a life-size doll made of her. You can pretty much sum up their relationship by the looks in their eyes in that picture, right?

So Tom and Mike set aside an entire episode to talk about Pornhub analytics. They comment on all 50 states’ most often search term when compared to all other states. We can’t kink shame, but dammit, we can make fun of some (most) of the selections.

Get a load of these clowns! Holy crap! What kind of terrible garbage did these doofuses get into? Tune in and find out! At some point the audio went out in this episode, but that’s okay, nobody listens that far in.

Check out those mugshots. Ouch! Not a great look guys, not at all. But we’re not here to bash someone on their looks. No, we’re here to bash terrible decisions, and man, these cats have some doozies. From lighting a car on fire to keep it from getting stolen, to hanging out at a bank robbery to see what the silent alarm does, these guys make us feel slightly better about our lives.

Sure, we ran long.  And yeah, we got derailed a few times.  Okay, fine, we had more questions than answers by the end.  Yes, there are barking dogs at one point. 

As a last minute replacement for a sick guest (hope you feel better, Tort) Dan Rockwell swooped in and saved the day, offering some very interesting and intuitive perspectives on his youth.  When you were younger if you felt awkward and had no idea what you were doing, the important takeaway is…you weren’t alone.  We all felt that way.

Tim Tortorello joined us for a very interesting episode.  We ran long, and Tom’s neighbor decided to hold a concert in his back yard that couldn’t be 100% edited out, but there’s so much insightful stuff in here that it’s worth the extra time.  Tort takes us back to his formative years and really opens up about what life was like for him as a teen.  The lesson we continue to learn through these voyages to the past…you’re not alone, and it gets better.

(Originally Recorded as Episode 1 of Nostalgia Sux/Rox) Tom and Mike set sail on their voyage into their youth with a look back at the TV sitcom Taxi. Does it still hold up? Join the guys as they rewatch the show to see if Nostalgia sucks, or rocks.

(Originally Recorded as Nostalgia Sux/Rox Episode 2) The guys take a look at the beloved movie “Gremlins” for their second episode. Taking off the rose tinted glasses of nostalgia, do they think it sucks, or do they think it rocks? Tune in to find out!

Our dear friend Peggy couldn’t join us this month, so Tom and Mike got all mushy, talking about feelings and friendship and stuff. But to get there, we first discussed a breakup caused by the Tubi Superbowl commercial, and some young man running through a hotel naked with a toilet plunger while harassing guests and pulling fire alarms. And if you’re wondering how the header image ties into all that, this is our show’s 3rd anniversary. We’re heading into our 4th year making the world a better place!

Do you have any idea how long I’ve waited to use that title? Anyways, Tom sips some gin, Peggy and Tom talk about Fiddler on the Roof, Mike interjects to discuss the intended topics, and we run way long. Also, Emily, we said goodnight a couple times, hope this helps.

It’s our Christmas Special!!! Tom and Mike (and our very special holiday guest Peg McCort) talk about the Bill Murray movie Scrooged, go off topic for a bit, come back on topic, drift again, then wrap it all up in a neat little bow.

Okay, so here’s where we wrap up the list and cover numbers 25 through number 1. Yes, we ran long, and maybe rambled a little bit. It happens. Our hearts are in the right places. Oh, and we don’t agree with Rolling Stone’s list for the most part. But hey, Atlanta!

Oh man, a two-parter! SWEET! The boys start dissecting the Rolling Stone list of Top TV Shows of All Time! 50 GOATS! In this episode Tom and Mike get through numbers 50 through 26. The big takeaway, we haven’t watched as many GOATS as we thought.

See that look that Carol Anne is giving? That contempt, that rage, that feeling that whoever is talking should just shut the hell up? That’s totally going to be you in about 10 minutes if you hit PLAY. Tom and Mike planned on discussing if the 1982 hit Poltergeist sucks or rocks, but they drank too much, then talk too much. Enjoy our Halloween special. The suffering you’ll endure will be legendary, even in hell.

The notes for this show just said “wing it”. So here we are. Just a couple guys having a few drinks and catching up on the past month or so.

Arnholt and Mike dig back into the past to see if Cheers has held up, or if the rose tinted glasses of nostalgia are the only things keeping it funny.

Tom and Mike are back to bringing the weird! The guys hang out for a bit and catch up, then deep dive into a couple in an Adult Breastfeeding Relationship and discuss a felony trifecta all in one day (carjack, hit & run, robbery). Side note, would you shop at a store called Pubix? Just curious.

Tom and Mike are back at it, covering a stolen prosthetic limb, a Japanese man with the most incredible gig ever, a neckbeard (assumed) sues his parents for destroying his porn collection, and a low speed chase starring the world’s most patient cop.

It’s Valentine’s Day!  And what better way to celebrate than to join Tom and Mike as they talk about such romantic themes as narcing on your ex who has outstanding warrants, most popular rom-com by state, a woman that poisoned her boyfriend because he wouldn’t shut up, naming a cockroach after your ex, french fry perfume, and getting married at Denny’s wedding chapel in Las Vegas for free, which apparently exists.

Hey Bums! We’re back! A cute little squirrel goes on a rampage (#AWW), a naked dude steals a cop car (#EWW), a couple makes tons of poor decisions after beating their stance on indoor smoking into the side of a security guard’s head (#Wiiings), and some guy makes it a whole 20 minutes after being released from prison before committing another felony (#3Strikes).  

Special guest Andy Eshelman sits in with the boys to talk about the greatest restaurant of all time.

Hooooooweeeeee it’s hot out!  There’s only one way to face this record breaking heat…naked!  There are lots of fun things to do naked.  This list does not include getting tazed or having a footrace with a police dog.

It’s hot out.  People are coming out of their homes for the first time in over a year.  What better time to strip down and break some laws?  In the first of several episodes, Tom and Mike accidentally focus on Florida to kick off The Naked Summer.