Smosh Mouth Podcast #106 – “Smosh Summer Games Recap”
Release Date: August 18, 2025
Hosts: Arasha, Amanda Lehan-Canto, Shane Topp
Theme: Behind-the-scenes revelations, hilarious mishaps, and heartfelt moments from the Smosh Summer Games: Class of 2005.
Episode Overview
This special episode of Smosh Mouth dives deep into the chaotic, competitive, and comical world of the 2025 Smosh Summer Games. With hosts Arasha (this year’s big winner!), Amanda (making her final appearance before maternity leave), and Shane (with all the inside tea), the trio recaps the wild highlights, relives favorite bits, and unearths both the heart and mayhem that unfolded over the two weeks of games.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Summer Games Structure and Team Dynamics
[00:55 – 06:13]
- Teams: The competition began with two teams—the Hollywood Hot Dogs and the Downtown Dairy Cows—but an unexpected twist brought the “Detention Degenerates” into the mix.
- "It started with two teams. By the end, there were three teams, which was wild. I ended up on the third new team." – Shane [01:15]
- Competitive Reveal: Games were intensely competitive, kicking off with athletic events (sprint, jump, football throw) and quickly giving way to strategic chaos.
- “Get seventh. Seventh place is worth the most points... but we clocked pretty quickly that first through third place got a lot of points too.” – Shane [05:00]
- The shifting teams and point strategies led to a reality show–esque level of unpredictability and bonding.
2. Notable Characters & Absurd Lore
[01:24 – 04:16]
- Amanda’s “Ms. P” character—a not-so-hot substitute teacher with a growing bump-it and a missing husband—became a show favorite.
- “Like, hot substitute teacher that was into me... only you were into me as a teacher!” – Arasha [03:35]/Amanda [03:45]
- Amanda played up Ms. P’s physical limitations and backstory for comedic effect.
- The bump-it and its “demon inside” lore led to running jokes throughout.
3. Infamous Pranks and The Engagement Hoax
[06:29 – 09:14]
- Arasha’s months-long fake engagement prank made for one of the most shocking reveals, with team members only realizing the truth during Summer Games.
- “She lied about her engagement. And Noah and Keith both earnestly look at you and they go, what?” – Shane [07:18]
- “I was gonna check on you. Cause I didn't see the ring on your finger. And I was like, oh, you just thought I was heartbroken and showing up to Summer...” – Arasha [08:27]
- The “save the dates” lore, “bad dresses,” and fabricated wedding location at the Boston Aquarium contributed to the elaborate bit.
- “When you said you were getting married at the Boston Aquarium, I went, what?” – Amanda [09:55]
4. Game Highlights, Mishaps & Iconic Moments
Relay Race and Burning Questions
[06:13 – 09:59]
- Relay “study hall” games featured costume drama (Ms. P vs. Les Mis), hinting at the frantic nature and inside jokes that defined the season.
- “I was trying to describe Les Mis to her as the teacher. And I was like French War. And then I said Russell Crowe.” – Amanda [01:35]
Darts and Team Upheaval
[19:18 – 22:43]
- A dart thrown by Shane accidentally struck Anthony in the face, causing Angela to break cover and costing her team—a true unscripted moment.
- “Angela starts freaking out because I threw it and it hit him in the face. She walks up to my desk… and starts yelling at me.” – Shane [20:12]
- Those eliminated in darts forged the “Detention Degenerates,” shifting the game landscape overnight.
Silent Library & The Hot Dog Reveal
[29:24 – 31:38]
- Amanda, dressed as a hot dog, entered as an undercover surprise—after allegedly being kept in a “shipping container for pregnant women”—while Mac played the no-nonsense librarian.
- “They kept this really secret. I was in a shipping container for pregnant women ... a helicopter flew me in to the location and I was flown into a hot dog costume.” – Amanda [29:47]
- Behind the scenes, the cast giggled at baffling 1980s library posters, adding to the “real school” atmosphere.
Throw Throw Burrito: Cafeteria Carnage
[34:07 – 38:48]
- The “giant burrito” challenge inspired utter chaos. Shane found a secret burrito in a trash can, besting Arasha in a legendary sneak attack.
- “I pull out a second burrito ... I got her. And it was because of that.” – Shane [36:52]
- The group came close to triggering the school’s sprinklers with their airborne burritos—highlighting real-life, not just game, stakes!
Moosemaster Madness
[40:09 – 43:44]
- Classic Smosh chaos: 8-person Moosemaster left Amanda reeling as both “student” and “teacher,” while mischievous rules and betrayals abounded.
- “I will say that was the wildest time for me because I was kind of hosting, I was kind of directing, and I was kind of like an actual teacher to a bunch of kids.” – Amanda [41:14]
- Notable: Courtney’s “one joke per minute” rule for Trevor, and memorable “do you do drugs?” moments for Keith [42:11].
Beverly Hunt
[43:53 – 47:48]
- Epic scavenger hunt through oversized backpacks, packed with fake answers and GoPro footage of genuine panic.
- “You’re looking for these answers. It got intense... It ends up in a tiebreaker.” – Shane [45:39]
- The basketball tiebreaker saw Olivia—against all odds—land a dramatic, game-winning shot.
- “Olivia throws the first shot up ... bounce, bounce, in. Stop.” – Arasha [49:28]
5. Promposal: Talent, Triumph, and Fiasco
[50:34 – 66:55]
Judges, Scoring & Performance Anxiety
- Anthony, Amanda, and Elise served as judges—Anthony only giving 6s and 9s for comedy’s sake.
- “I started to notice that Anthony was going back and forth between rating things a six and a nine. Only. Only.” – Shane [51:18]
- Shane’s Mr. Darcy monologue (“Pride and Prejudice”) suffered, as he found out others went all-in with props and choreo while he kept it simple on (misinformed) instruction.
- “I did not know that any of this was available to us.” – Shane [52:33]
- Amanda-as-Ms. P judged harshly: “I think I gave you the lowest score.” – Amanda [53:08]
Standout Acts
- Courtney’s Song: Tied Summer Games lore together in a heartfelt musical tribute.
- “Courtney’s was a highlight. I was so happy with that one.” – Shane [58:12]
- Arasha’s Cheerleader Routine: High-energy, character-driven with Chance & Angela as backup.
- “Let me choreograph a cute little song and dance ... If you mess up, I'll just play the character of, like, get it together!” – Arasha [59:09]
- Noah’s Epic Blunder: Attempted to burst through a poster, hilariously failed, and stayed down, deadpan.
- “It was also perfectly executed in the way that it failed ... He just stayed dead on the ground, baby.” – Shane [61:00]
- Tommy’s Full Production Number: Custom song, recording, and Selena/Mike’s pro choreography.
- “Tommy comes out with a full song, full recording, full dance ... choreographed by Selena.” – Shane [61:56]
- Angela’s Keyboard Slam (“Prom!”) received three tens but was arguably the least effortful—winning anyway, to much self-aware ribbing from fellow cast.
- “Can we also admit Angela went up there, and I was like, I don’t feel as bad about mine.” – Shane [63:04]
- Olivia’s Iconic Whiplash Bit: Started cringey, ended with the whole crew in a surprise, high-energy dance—thanks to Emily’s now-legendary “serving bussy” moves, sending the hosts into fits of laughter.
- “Emily’s like, I’m going to find. By the way, it's good, though. The dancing's good… I just see Emily doing this. I just see her going like... She was going so hard, bro.” – Shane [68:07]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On unexpected team changes:
“By the end, there were three teams, which was wild.” – Shane [01:15] -
On the engagement prank fallout:
“She lied about her engagement. And Noah and Keith both earnestly look at you and they go, what?” – Shane [07:18] -
On Darts mishap:
“Angela starts freaking out because I threw it and it hit him in the face.” – Shane [20:12] -
On library posters:
“There was this poster of a woman. She looked normal… then in the middle she looks absolutely insane… What is this message here?” – Shane [31:55] -
On “Honorably” battling with burritos:
“Let's just stand across the entire cafeteria from each other. Let's just give each other one launch… Arasha threw a burrito across the entire cafeteria and hit me. And I was like, I got the first time.” – Shane [37:47] -
On Ms. P’s passionate teaching:
“I gave myself a little bit of lore. She thinks she's doing a service to the school, to her students…” – Amanda [24:10] -
On Promposal heartbreak:
“I think I gave you the lowest score.” – Amanda [53:08]
“If you don't dance, you don't get booed.” – Shane [55:30] -
On Olivia’s unforgettable climax:
“And then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, music starts... She was going so hard, bro… All putting their whole [cuss] into it.” – Shane [68:38]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:55 – 03:45: Teams, characters, and behind-the-scenes lore
- 06:29 – 09:14: Arasha’s engagement prank
- 19:18 – 22:43: Darts/formation of Detention Degenerates
- 29:24 – 31:38: Amanda’s hot dog debut/Silent Library
- 34:07 – 38:48: Throw Throw Burrito chaos/trash can gambit
- 40:09 – 43:44: Moosemaster mayhem (Shane v. Keith, ruling mishaps)
- 43:53 – 47:48: Beverly Hunt and basketball tiebreaker (Olivia’s famed shot)
- 50:34 – 66:55: Promposal drama and talent show breakdown
Final Thoughts
Bonding & Heart
- The games balanced fierce competition with laughter and camaraderie. Even through pranks, upsets, and self-deprecation, cast members emphasized how much the experience brought them together.
- “I felt connected and close to these people, like, more so then, you know, same. Yeah, it was nice.” – Arasha [74:10]
Winners and Next Time
- The Hollywood Hot Dogs clinched the win by just a couple points, thanks in part to team chemistry and a heroic late rally.
- Hopes (and threats!) abound for more Summer Games, possibly with even higher production value—and more bonkers challenges—next time.
Amanda’s Parting Note
- Amanda is heading out on maternity leave, joking she’ll “pop out the baby” and return quickly—with a possible future baby guest on the podcast.
For the Fans
This recap is packed with details, but the live chemistry, storytelling, and the sheer scale of the 2025 Summer Games make the full episodes worth revisiting. For more wild antics and Smosh’s unique brand of chaos, circle back to the YouTube videos—and prep for next year’s shenanigans!
Key Quote to Remember:
"If you don't dance, you don't get booed." – Shane [55:30]
This summary captures the unfiltered fun, confusion, and camaraderie that defined Smosh’s Summer Games. For those who missed it, dive in for lore, laugh, and legendary content!