Smosh Mouth #118 – The Lifestyle Episode (November 10, 2025)
Hosts: Shane Topp, Damien Hawes
Guest: Arasha
Episode Overview
This episode of Smosh Mouth is dedicated to “lifestyle” in all its forms: habits, personal style, hygiene, home routines, and the little personal quirks that make each cast member tick. With Shane, Damien, and guest Arasha holding court, the conversation ranges from the psychology of being coworkers vs. friends, to skincare, to thrifting and fashion, to the metaphysical question of immortality, and more. The hosts share candid personal stories, relatable insecurities, and tips—delivering the humor and camaraderie Smosh fans love, laced with genuinely useful advice.
Friendship and Work Culture at Smosh
[00:35 – 02:21]
- Teammates, Not Just Coworkers: The crew debates whether they’re friends, coworkers, or “teammates,” likening Smosh to a sports team with overlapping personal and professional dynamics.
- Quote (Arasha, 00:46): “That is a very interesting thing right up top. To discuss if we're friends or if we're coworkers. Ooh.”
- Teasing Angela’s ‘Off-the-Clock’ Attitude: Damien tells a story of Angela refusing to interact before 8:00am, joking about strict boundaries and “pizza fingers.”
- Analogy Games: Comparing Smosh to “Mario Tennis” with duos, solos, and “weird power-ups.”
Office Pranks & Trust Issues
[03:17 – 11:16]
- The Fake Engagement Prank: Arasha recounts her elaborate four-month-long fake engagement prank (with “co-conspirator” Fabian), the complications, and coworkers who nearly blew her cover.
- Quote (Damien, 04:25): “The ultimate prank is making him go along with it until you're actually married. And he's just like, how long do we take this? Got you.”
- High Paranoia: Arasha admits to becoming hyper-suspicious, even doubting Amanda’s actual pregnancy as a possible prank.
- Quote (Arasha, 08:01): “I can't get got. That will ruin me.”
- Reactions Upon Reveal: Some, like Damien, only learned the truth from Bit City footage, not from Arasha herself.
- Humor in Awkward Details: They joke about the Amazon ring (“basic as hell”) and the elaborate fake wedding plans.
The Lifestyle Segment Begins
[14:17 – 15:50]
- Introducing the Episode Theme: Shane transitions, “This episode is the lifestyle episode!” declaring it’s time to talk about clothing, hygiene, rituals—ways they “live.”
Home & Environmental Habits
[14:48 – 17:24]
- Love of Change: Arasha shares her compulsion for regularly rearranging her living space—finding it energizing and crucial for mental refreshment.
- Quote (Arasha, 15:33): “I need to like, move things around every few months. I need, like, something just switch up...I end up feeling really antsy.”
- Practical Obstacles: Shane muses on logistics (“TVs only fit in one spot”). Damien loves old, heavy furniture, which makes change a literal workout.
- Design Superstitions: They riff about feng shui advice (not putting beds or couches in front of windows), safety during earthquakes, and odd trivia about animal perception of colors (tigers see themselves as “green”).
Fun Fact Tangents & Peripheral Perception
[17:40 – 20:41]
- Tiger Color Vision: Damien: “[Other] animals don't see orange, they see it as green…”
- Human Vision in Periphery:
- Quote (Damien, 18:46): “Did you know that past a certain point in your peripherals, you don't see color? ...You think you do because your brain is filling it in.”
- Led to quips about how, to our periphery, “everyone is Taylor Swift” and playful jokes about what color your friends “become.”
Personal Care & Hygiene
[22:07 – 27:24]
- Morning Routines: Shane admits he only started moisturizing at 26; all agree it significantly improves comfort and skin.
- Moisturizing Techniques: Discussion and light demo of moisturizer and chapstick styles (cowboy-style slapping vs. careful patting).
- Product Faves: Aquaphor, Cetaphil, beard oil/balm for beards, and retinol at night.
- Hack: Micellar water and freezer-rolled face rollers are “life hacks.”
- Skincare Debates:
- Arasha suggests skipping morning face cleanser, letting “sleep juice” benefit the skin.
- Quote (Arasha, 25:55): “...it's actually like much better to just let your face naturally take in all the sleep juice that you accumulated overnight.”
- Mix of fascination and mild horror at the terminology: “dream milk,” “nightmare soda.”
- Arasha suggests skipping morning face cleanser, letting “sleep juice” benefit the skin.
- Face Rollers & Icing: Shane uses big clear ice cubes for both drinks and morning under-eye refreshment.
- Debunked Myths: Not everything works—“jump 50 times for lymphatic drainage” and questionable “algae superfoods” get discussed/dismissed.
Skincare Bottom Line: Sunscreen Every Day
[29:33 – 30:35]
- The most agreed-upon, universal tip is daily sunscreen—even if you don’t go outside.
- Quote (Damien, 29:47): “You need to put it on, especially on your face...just a very light facial moisturizer or sunscreen. Just do it.”
- Reflection on Aging, Beauty, and “Looking Good” Through the Ages:
- Quote (Shane, 30:41): “I look at history books and I'm like, ugly. I'm a 10. I'm a 10 and I'm a 1200!”
Fashion, Style & Self-Expression
[39:49 – 61:14]
- Style Evolution: Shane shares his transformation from “hiding” under oversize jackets/beanies to developing personal style—first out of insecurity, now for self-expression.
- Quote (Shane, 40:56): “...I was insecure about my body. So I would just wear jackets year round…That was kind of the vibe.”
- Childhood Insecurity Stories: Arasha shares how a classmate’s comment in middle school led her to abandon comfortable/oversized wear and become self-conscious.
- Buying for the Body You Have: Damien’s advice: “Don’t dress for the body you think you’re about to have. Buy clothes for yourself now.”
- What Makes Good Style: Confidence, fit, and self-expression matter more than following trends. “If you’re confident in who you are, you’re going to look amazing.”
- Helpful Mindset: Use “flattering” rather than “right/wrong” to describe fit. Confidence changes how an outfit looks and feels.
- Shopping/Economical Tips: Thrift stores, flea markets, and having an “eye" (sometimes getting help from a friend/partner) are key.
- Quote (Arasha, 54:37): “You go thrifting a lot, you probably are not going to find a thing, but every now and then, you’re going to find that piece that you then now have that forever.”
- Fashion Influencers & Inspiration:
- Shane recommends Edgy Albert and Asian fashion influencers, especially for “classic” menswear.
- Footloose_Jung/Young for style over 30s; Vitor Arruda for plus-size fashion realism.
- Accessories: Watches, socks, and layering play big roles. Seiko watch “collabs” offer affordable subtle fandom nods (Metal Gear, Monster Hunter, etc.).
- Trends & Hacks: Pinterest is a powerful resource for style inspiration and building a wardrobe that “works with itself.”
- Express Yourself Today:
- Quote (Damien, 48:44): “Be the you that you are right now. Save yourself a lot of grief.”
Miscellaneous Lifestyle (Thrifting, Furniture, Sustainability)
[61:14 – 69:10]
- Thrifting Beyond Clothes: Damien raves about estate sales and used furniture—unique, high-quality pieces with history.
- Sofas: The eternal struggle: The search for a comfortable yet stylish sofa your cats won’t destroy.
- Sentimental Stories: Buying from estate sales sometimes comes with sweet (or ghostly?) stories from sellers about the previous owners.
Memorable Quotes & Moments
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On Color Perception:
- Damien: “I just feel like a Taylor Swift album is just playing. Everybody's Taylor Swift right here.” [20:19]
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On Immortality:
- Shane: “No, God, no. [To living forever] You’re going to end up floating in space by yourself in nothingness.” [33:15]
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On Fashion Confidence:
- Shane: “But if you rock it, it's now the coolest thing you've ever seen in your life.” [56:05]
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On Buying Clothes:
- Damien: “Don't dress for the body that you think you're about to have. Buy clothes for yourself now.” [46:13]
Closing & Callbacks
[69:44 – End]
- Future “Lifestyle” Episodes?: They agree there’s so much more ground to cover and propose a reunion next year to see how their styles have changed.
- Quote (Damien, 70:06): “Let's meet back here in one year and see how our style has changed.”
- Haircuts Teased (and threatened): Joking about Arasha cutting Shane and Damien’s hair, recalling past disastrous attempts.
Key Takeaways:
- Being open to change—at home or on your body—can be energizing and positive.
- Style is self-expression, best achieved through confidence, trial, and learning what fits you (literally and emotionally).
- Skincare routines, especially moisturizer and sunscreen, are universally beneficial—and often discovered later than they should be.
- Thrifting and second-hand shopping aren't just economical—they’re opportunities to find unique, lasting pieces.
- It’s never too late to work on self-acceptance, and the Smosh community is a place where bold personal choices are celebrated.
Useful Timestamps Guide
- 00:46 — Friendship & teammate analogy
- 03:17 – 11:16 — The fake engagement prank
- 14:17 — Episode transitions to “lifestyle” theme
- 15:05 – 16:28 — Home change habits
- 17:43 — Tiger fact & vision perception
- 22:07 – 27:24 — Skincare, morning routine breakdown
- 29:33 — Universal sunscreen advice
- 39:49 – 61:14 — Deep dive: personal style evolution, shopping hacks, confidence
- 61:14 — Furniture thrifting & estate sales
- 70:06 — Plans for future lifestyle check-in, haircuts teased
For new listeners:
This episode is full of heartfelt anecdotes, fun facts, earnest advice, and the goofy, self-aware humor that makes Smosh Mouth shine. Whether you’re looking for lifestyle tips or just some company on your commute, there’s plenty to enjoy—and maybe even a new style hack or two to try!