Smosh Mouth Episode #131 - We Need To Talk About These Subreddits

Date: February 16, 2026
Hosts: Shane Topp, Amanda Lehan-Canto
Guest: Noah Grossman

Episode Overview

This episode of Smosh Mouth is a lively exploration of the weird, wild, and wonderful corners of Reddit. Shane, Amanda, and special guest Noah take listeners on a tour through lesser-known or particularly entertaining subreddits, while also unpacking internet culture, TV tropes, and delightfully bizarre online behaviors. Their conversation—full of tangents, nostalgia, and their trademark self-deprecating humor—examines everything from cringe-worthy Craigslist ads to the philosophy of towel hygiene.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reality TV: Survivor, Traitors, and Old-School Viewing

Timestamps: [01:23] – [09:41]

• Survivor Viewing Habits:

  • Noah advocates for only watching the last three episodes of Survivor for maximum drama and smart gameplay reveals.
    • “The best way to watch Survivor is to watch the final three episodes only.” — Noah [02:40]
  • Amanda prefers early episodes, loving the awkward beginnings and social dynamics.
    • “I like to watch the beginning and then the unraveling.” — Amanda [04:28]
  • Shared nostalgia for pre-streaming days of dropping in mid-show, having to “pick things up” in the middle.
  • Discussion of notable Survivor contestants, including Smosh alum Mari and the archetype of “grandma” players.

• Physical Toll of Survivor:

  • Humorous stories about contestants being airlifted for not pooping [06:12].
  • “They take people away because they haven’t pooped in five days.” — Amanda

• Would You Compete?

  • Amanda and Shane muse about whether they’d ever go on Survivor.

2. Heated Rivalry: Media Chat & Representation in Sports

Timestamps: [13:24] – [18:22]

• First Impressions:

  • Shane finally watches the much-anticipated “Heated Rivalry”; finds it less explicit than rumored but well-produced, with great chemistry between the leads.
    • “The sex scene stuff wasn’t as intense as I thought… the chemistry is great.” — Shane [13:40], [17:15]
  • Amanda agrees, noting TikTok evidence of off-screen camaraderie.

• Sports & Representation:

  • Discussion about the hockey setting and queer representation in sports shows.
    • “It’s a matter of how much the NHL is going to lean into it.” — Shane [15:41]
  • Imagines how male sports fans might react to explicit queer romance in mainstream sports content, with plenty of jokes about hockey fights turning into make-out sessions.

3. Oddball & Entertaining Subreddits

Timestamps: [18:28] – [39:01]

a. wtw F, O T M, J, A, J, T, R, A, T, C, A, B (When the Water Flows Over the Milk Jar at Just the Right Angle That Creates a Bubble)

• The group cracks up over this oddly specific subreddit for photos of water flowing over household containers in satisfying ways.
  • “It looks gorgeous. For our listeners, it created a perfect bubble over a Chambord bottle.” — Shane [20:50]
  • “I like to call that a water tit. And that’s a good water tit.” — Noah [21:11]

b. r/Boston

• Amanda, a Boston native, shares snowstorm memes and describes city life in winter, from shoveling out cars to braving parties in high heels.

  • “Whoever gets this spot… You’re welcome.” — Amanda [24:59]

• Tales of sporting event chaos, city pride, and Boston culture.

  • “Cars were flipped. Cars were on fire... There were a thousand cops on horses with tear gas.” — Amanda on Red Sox victory [29:41]
  • “That’s a male platonic Hallmark movie.” — Noah [31:47]

c. Top Character Tropes

Timestamps: [33:30] – [52:09]

• Users post commonly used film or TV tropes, with examples discussed:

  • “Main cast in a horror movie isn’t a group of morons” (e.g., Tremors, The Thing, Predator)
  • The “goes to prison and befriends everyone” trope — featuring Paddington 2, Arrested Development, Avatar: The Last Airbender.
    • “They send a sweet little bear to prison, dude.” — Shane [38:10]
  • Accidental censorship backfiring, e.g., Sailor Moon’s American dub turning lesbian cousins into awkward “close cousins” [41:16].

• Discussion on why tropes recur, whether they’re comforting, and which can still surprise viewers.

  • “I like cliche.” — Shane [39:56]

• Fun fact: “Jumping the Shark”—what it means, and its Happy Days/Winkler (The Fonz) origin.

4. Reddit Legends & Absurdity

Timestamps: [52:42] – [56:41]

a. The Museum of Reddit

• Shane recalls the most famous Reddit comment:
  • “I’d like to have sex one more time with my wife, who passed away…” (infamous AskReddit post, 2016) [53:19]
  • “Someone commented beneath that saying, I also choose this guy’s dead wife.” [54:47]
  • Amanda: “You can’t bring this to me without that closure!” [55:08]

b. Delusional Craigslist

• Hilarious entries include someone selling a “rare quadruple peanut” for $500 and a mountain of Taco Bell mild sauces for $18.

c. Confidently Incorrect

• Showcase of people loudly broadcasting wrong info online:
  • “Kermit is not a mammal.” / “LMAO of course he’s a mammal, his surname is literally ‘the Frog.’” [59:17]
  • “Spain is in South America.” [60:06]

5. Hygiene: Towel Talk & Washing Routines

Timestamps: [60:34] – [66:31]

• Viral Reddit thread: How often should you wash your bath towel?

  • “She said she uses a fresh towel every single time she showers because reusing one is swapping bacteria.” — Shane, reading the thread [61:07]
  • Amanda: “First of all, she’s ruining the environment... Washing your towel every shower?” [62:31]
  • Group consensus: Weekly (or every 2-4 days) is fine; daily is overkill except in very humid places.

• Showering habits: Night versus morning showers, routines tied to hair texture or lifestyle.

  • Shane’s straight hair only tames after a shower.
  • Amanda showers at night for curly-hair maintenance and relaxation.
  • Noah is a night sweater: “Depending how bad my depression is, maybe that’ll change…” [66:05]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Survivor Sh*tting Problems:

  • “They take people away because they haven’t pooped in five days.” — Amanda [06:04]
  • “You want to see them pre-constipation.” — Shane [07:12]

• On Watching Heated Rivalry:

  • “If there’s ‘Shane’ in anything, I’ll watch it. I have to watch it.” — Shane [17:35]

• On Boston Sports Riots:

  • “Every chick in their dorm room was just flashing people. It was a very thrilling, fun night!” — Amanda [29:41]

• On Reddit’s Legendary Comment:

  • “Someone commented beneath that saying, I also choose this guy’s dead wife.” — Shane [54:47]
  • Amanda: “You can’t bring this to me without that closure!” [55:08]

• On Insanely Over-Clean Towel Habits:

  • “She’s ruining the environment!” — Amanda [62:31]

• On Reddit’s Algorithm:

  • “Even though I don’t have an account, half the time it’s like VRtuber stuff I’m not interested in, but it’s number 12 in all of Reddit.” — Noah [68:57]

Subreddit Highlights & Timestamps

| Subreddit | Start Time | Highlights | |---------------------- |----------- |--------------------------- | | wtw F, O T M... | [18:28] | Satisfying household water | | r/Boston | [22:16] | Snow memes & city chaos | | Top Character Tropes | [33:30] | Trope bingo & TV analysis | | Museum of Reddit| [52:42] | Legendary comments | | Delusional Craigslist | [56:44]| Absurd online sales | | Confidently Incorrect | [58:14] | Bad online confidence | | Hygiene | [60:34] | Towel wars & shower chat |

Final Thoughts

The episode closes with the trio reflecting on the joy and chaos of Reddit, the relatable comfort of internet rabbit-holes, and the value of simple hygiene advice—plus Shane’s unmanageable hair and Amanda’s nostalgia for Boston. Listeners are encouraged to submit weird subreddits for future episodes.

Ending note: “Wash your towels.” — Shane [70:11]
“Do you guys want to submit for Traitors with me?” — Noah [70:11]

For fans who missed this episode, this summary captures the best tangents, most insightful debates, and some of the flat-out weirdest corners of Reddit, as delivered in the irreverent, rapid-fire Smosh Mouth style.