Podcast Episode Summary: Smosh Mouth #27 - Our 2024 Bingo Card

Release Date: January 1, 2024

Introduction

In the premiere episode of 2024, hosts Shayne Topp (Shane) and Amanda Lehan-Canto (Amanda), along with special guest Courtney Miller, delve into their reflections on the past year, share personal resolutions for the new year, and outline their ambitious predictions for 2024. The episode is a blend of humor, sincerity, and camaraderie, setting the tone for a year of growth and exciting endeavors.

Reflections on 2023

The conversation kicks off with the trio reminiscing about their experiences in 2023. Courtney reflects on the significant changes and personal growth she experienced, stating, “Growth. 2023 was epic” [00:54].

Amanda agrees, sharing that her focus last year was on setting boundaries and embracing a more playful attitude. “My resolution was definitely more of, like, the boundaries and also let go. Be more playful” [02:06]. This aligns with her ongoing commitment to Muay Thai, which she took up seriously in October 2022.

Shane adds his perspective by highlighting the collective growth discussed in previous episodes, emphasizing, “How did you guys feel about your 2023s?” [01:14].

Resolutions for 2024

The hosts and Courtney exchange their personal resolutions, each tailored to their individual goals and aspirations.

Amanda's Resolutions:

1. Advance in Muay Thai: Amanda is committed to taking her Muay Thai training to the next level. “My resolution next year is to test with my friend Matt, who we spar together” [43:42].

2. Travel Abroad: She aims to travel internationally with her husband, dreaming of experiencing luxury trains like the Orient Express. “My biggest goal is to get out of the US with my husband. I want to sleep on a train at least one night” [44:53].

3. Creative Projects: Amanda plans to delve into flower arranging, aiming to create compote arrangements and wreaths. “I have a hobby of making flower arrangements. I want to learn how to do that and then bring it in” [47:45].

4. Personal Changes: She contemplates personal transformations such as dyeing her hair or getting a tattoo. “Either dye my hair or get a tattoo maybe” [50:28].

Shane's Resolutions:

1. Culinary Exploration: Shane purchased a Taiwanese cookbook, aiming to explore and cook a new cuisine each week. “I bought a cookbook called 'Made in Taiwan'... I'm going to focus on just this cookbook” [29:32].

2. Flexibility and Health: Transitioning from his unsuccessful goal of doing the splits, he now focuses on overall flexibility and health. “This year it's less about focusing on the splits and more just like, flexibility” [40:17].

3. Creative Projects: Shane intends to undertake weekly artistic projects, such as drawing or cooking new recipes, to enhance his creativity. “Every week I just pick an album and I'll talk about them here” [39:39].

4. Learning New Music: He plans to listen to a new album every week to expand his musical knowledge. “If I listen to a new album every week... I just pick an album and I'm like, all right, I'm listening to that one” [38:31].

Courtney's Resolutions:

1. Directing a Music Video: Courtney aspires to direct a music video, leveraging her creative skills beyond comedy. “I would like to direct a music video this year” [19:16].

2. Reducing Phone Time: She aims to minimize phone usage to be more present and productive. “Less phone time... slow down and be more present” [19:16].

3. Personal Growth: Courtney focuses on overcoming fear, particularly in her professional life, to create and innovate without anxiety. “I want to be less afraid of the Internet and just, like, less serious” [24:02].

Predictions for 2024

The hosts engage in a fun segment where they predict various outcomes for the year. These predictions range from the plausible to the whimsical, showcasing their creativity and sense of humor.

Amanda's Predictions:

• Angela Books Something Big: “I genuinely think that Angela is going to book something really big” [54:00].
• Smosh Moth Reaches a Million Subscribers: “I think Smoshmouth is gonna get over a million subscribers” [63:56].

Shane's Predictions:

• Shane Completes the Splits: “I will shake Markiplier's hand... I have to do something” [55:00].
• Smosh on Good Morning America: “I wrote smosh will be on Good Morning America” [57:07].
• Bigfoot Proven Real: “Bigfoot is proven to be real, but went extinct decades ago” [60:22].
• Contact with Extraterrestrials: “Contact is made this year” [60:21].

Courtney's Predictions:

• Ian and Anthony Start Writing a Movie: “I think Ian and Anthony are gonna start writing a movie this year” [54:51].
• Smosh on Family Feud: “I think Smosh will be on Family Feud” [58:06].

These predictions add an entertaining layer to the episode, encouraging listeners to engage and anticipate the unfolding of these events throughout the year.

New Segment: Money Where Our Mouth Is

Introducing a fresh interactive element, the trio launches the "Money Where Our Mouth Is" segment. Here, they commit to showcasing their resolutions in future episodes, providing accountability and fostering community engagement.

Commitments:

• Shane: “In one of these coming episodes... I will bring some sort of dish from the cookbook” [65:40].
• Amanda: “I will bring a compote flower arrangement” [66:04].
• Courtney: Although she doesn't have a tangible project to showcase, she humorously suggests, “I'll let you guys cook” [66:30].

This segment not only reinforces their personal goals but also invites listeners to participate by sharing their own resolutions and predictions.

Conclusion

Smosh Mouth Episode #27 effectively blends personal reflection, goal-setting, and playful prediction-making, offering listeners a comprehensive glimpse into the hosts' aspirations for 2024. With engaging dialogues, heartfelt moments, and a touch of humor, Shane, Amanda, and Courtney set the stage for an exciting year ahead, promising growth and plenty of content to look forward to.

Notable Quotes:

• Courtney on Personal Growth: “I want to be less afraid of the Internet and just, like, less serious” [24:02].
• Amanda on Muay Thai: “I got really serious... now I’m like, ‘Let’s go’” [02:47].
• Shane on Flexibility: “It's gonna be less about focusing on the splits and more just like, flexibility” [40:17].
• Shane on Predicting Bigfoot: “Bigfoot is proven to be real, but went extinct decades ago” [60:22].

Note: Timestamps are indicative and based on the provided transcript.