Smosh Mouth Podcast #138 – Let Remi Parsons Cook
April 6, 2026
Hosts: Shane Topp and Amanda Lehan-Canto
Guest: Remy Parsons
Overview
In episode #138 of Smosh Mouth, Shane and Amanda welcome special guest Remi Parsons—a prolific cooking creator with two YouTube channels, two podcasts, three dogs, and a new cookbook, Let’s Get Cooking. The friends discuss Remi’s journey from awkward teen YouTuber to cookbook author, cultural identity, the evolution of YouTube, the realities of content creation, Asian-American family influences, food nostalgia, and Remy’s highly entertaining challenge: matching each Smosh cast member with a recipe from her cookbook. Throughout, the tone is light, candid, and full of laughter, millennial references, and food enthusiasm.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introducing Remy Parsons and Her Cookbook
- Remy’s multifaceted creator life: Two podcasts, two YouTube channels, a new cookbook (Let’s Get Cooking), three dogs, and frequent hosting at home.
- Fan cred: Remy became a big Smosh fan during Amanda’s maternity leave, going back to binge old episodes.
- “I have to give a shout out. Cal loves you guys. He’s been a fan for years.” (01:27 – Remy)
- Cookbook origin: A project nearly three years in the making, inspired by her mother's recipes, love for hosting, and personal food journey.
2. Food Habits & ‘Girl Dinner’ Discourse
- Food in the bedroom:
- Amanda and Remy agree eating in bed is gross, but Shane admits to a soft spot for grabbing berries directly from the fridge.
- “Some rooms, I’m like, I don’t like food in this room.” (03:50 – Shane)
- ‘Girl Dinner’ styles:
- Remy describes hers as grazing at the fridge—“It’s more the act of doing it. …I’m grazing.” (04:15 – Remy)
- Shane and Amanda also relate to the grazing style.
- Hosting vs. cooking for content:
- Remy confesses content creation sometimes kills her desire to cook at home, but hosting remains special.
3. Cookbook Creation & Remy's Food Journey
- Long road to cookbook:
- The cookbook process took about three years, but Remy’s food content evolved naturally out of necessity in college, FaceTiming her mom to learn recipes (esp. Korean comfort food).
- “For me…the only really big tie that I had was Korean food… I found comfort in my food.” (23:24 – Remy)
- Mother’s influence:
- Remy’s mom’s recipes and photos are featured in the book; food connection is a major family thread.
- “My mom is an amazing cook… she inspired me so much.” (21:21 – Remy)
4. YouTube, Influence, and Internet Culture
- Early YouTube discovery:
- Remy fell in love with YouTube’s beauty scene, citing its importance for Asian representation for young viewers.
- She started her creator journey in high school, eventually convincing her parents to let her take a year off college to pursue it.
- “I was like, this is what I want to do. I’m doing it. I’m going to convince my parents it’s going to work out.” (18:09 – Amanda)
- Changing aspirations:
- Hosts talk about how “YouTuber” has become a top profession dream for kids, replacing firefighters and doctors.
- “A YouTuber is just the platform. What you make on there could be anything.” (20:46 – Shane)
- Generational identity and ‘millennial energy’:
- The cast laughs about generational humor, changes in trends (Berenstain Bears/Mandela Effect), and what it means to be a ‘millennial YouTuber.’
5. Smosh Cast Recipe Match Challenge
[29:30 – 45:02] Remy matches signature recipes from her cookbook to each Smosh cast member, going off personality, show moments, and vibes. This section is playful, detailed, and filled with inside jokes.
Examples:
- Amanda: Savory Surprise Breakfast Muffins
“You’re a new mom, you’re busy… there’s a whole chapter for grab-and-go breakfast.” (29:46 – Remy) - Chance: AM Crunch Wrap (Taco Bell–style) – Hangover cure and suits his love of hot sauce. (32:12)
- Angela: Espresso Martini – “She’s obsessed with espresso martinis. This one’s got salted caramel cold foam!” (32:56 – Remy)
- Courtney: Swimmable Dips (“She wants to swim in an onion dip.”) (34:15)
- Shane: Garlic Parm Chicken Wings (with a curry soy garlic option) – Football and protein.
“These were my favorite for the Super Bowl.” (35:12 – Remy) - Damien: Strawberry Buttercake Bars – For his “strawberry” moniker and butter obsession. (37:51)
- Arasha: Cosmic Brownies – For Gen Z, to give her “Millennial Culture 101.” (38:58)
- Tommy: Hash Brown Avocado Toast – “I just feel like he likes avocado toast, but this is on a homemade hash brown.” (41:26)
- Ian: Cereal Milk Pancakes – “He loves breast milk…” (41:53)
- Trevor: Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich with Asian Pear Slaw – The hardest recipe, “since he has a baking background.” (43:34)
- Olivia: Garlic Shrimp Noodles – For bed dining (44:32)
- Spencer: Swedish Meatballs (“Better than that furniture store…”) (45:03)
Notable moment:
- “In my mind, maybe she (Arasha) missed the wave of cosmic brownies. …I think she needs to understand the culture of Millennial.” (39:10 – Remy)
6. Content Creation Real Talk
- Life as a creator:
- Remy juggles two podcasts (one emotional/vulnerable, one comedy with ex-Viners), two YouTube channels, and a team but still feels the burnout and the paradox of constantly making content.
- Work-life separation became easier after finally getting a dedicated work phone.
- Amanda shares how parenthood forced her to maximize the time she has, shifting her approach to content. (56:05)
- Perceptions vs. Reality:
- Shane vents about fans believing he’s “dumb” on camera—“any sort of math thing, I’m out of my head… I’m a little bit smarter in real life.” (62:04)
- Discussion on how mistakes, verbal slips, and brain farts are just part of life on camera. (63:04)
- “The amount of things I’ve said incorrectly over 13 years… it just comes with the territory.” (63:09 – Remy)
7. Book Tour and What’s Next
- Remy’s first book tour:
- She shares upcoming plans for New York, Chicago, Miami, and facing TV press nerves—especially live TV like the Today Show. (47:25)
- Amanda pledges to cook from Remy’s book:
- Choosing “Suze’s Cornflake Potato Casserole”—an iconic family recipe (65:01).
- Book availability:
- Let’s Get Cooking is at bookstores, Amazon, and anywhere Simon & Schuster titles are sold. (65:58)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On YouTube Aspirations:
“I want to applaud you for knowing what you wanted to do so early on… That is so incredible.” (18:09 – Amanda) -
On Family and Food:
“I have memories of coming home from school and…my mom had bought a deep fryer and made the most incredible fried chicken just on a random Tuesday because she felt like it.” (21:27 – Remy) -
On Generational Shifts:
“A YouTuber is just the platform. What you make on there could be anything.” (20:46 – Shane) -
On Content Burnout:
“The thing is, making content…never ends. It never stops. You really have to be able to make your hours for yourself. For me…work chats move to the work phone. On weekends, it’s in the charger.” (55:20 – Remy) -
On Public Perception:
“The amount of things I’ve said incorrectly over 13 years… it just comes with the territory.” (63:09 – Remy) -
On Millennial Culture:
“The amount of comments we’ve gotten this past year of – ‘these guys are so millennial.’ And I’m like…YOLO…can’t really deny.” (40:31 – Shane)
Important Timestamps
- 01:00 – Remy introduced, shares fandom and background
- 05:35 – Remy on cooking burnout versus hosting for friends
- 13:02 – Cookbook backstory and Remy's content evolution
- 23:24 – Cultural connection through food; Korean heritage
- 29:30–45:02 – Smosh cast recipe match segment (hilarious and insightful)
- 47:25 – Book tour plans, nerves about live TV
- 55:20 – Content burnout, work-life balance, getting a work phone
- 62:04 – Shane on fan perceptions and “being dumb on camera”
- 65:01 – Amanda pledges to cook “Suze’s Cornflake Potato Casserole”
Tone & Atmosphere
- Friendly, self-deprecating, and supportive—true to Smosh’s style.
- Candid confessions about content creation, burnout, and shifting priorities.
- Full of inside jokes, playful self-mockery, and a sense of millennial nostalgia.
- Celebration of food as a means of connection, culture, and memory.
Conclusion
This episode is a rich, feel-good exploration of what it means to create—food, content, and community—in the digital age. Remy’s insights into family, cultural identity, and the pressures behind online creativity resonate, while the playful Smosh cast recipe game and relaxed banter remind us why Smosh Mouth is a must-listen for fans and fellow creators alike.