Podcast Summary: Smosh Mouth Episode #56 - "Shayne's Gone, Let's Party"
Release Date: July 29, 2024
In this engaging episode of Smosh Mouth, hosts Angela Lehan-Canto (tall) and Shayne Topp (short) delve into their personal vacation experiences, preferences, and their shared obsession with true crime. With a blend of humor and heartfelt anecdotes, Angela and Shayne navigate the complexities of traveling solo versus with family and friends, while also exploring the depths of their true crime interests.
1. Taking a Personal Vacation
The episode kicks off with Angela announcing her decision to take a solo vacation to the beach after Shayne departs on his trip:
Angela [00:25]: "So Shayne's on vacation. So I decided to take a little vacation for myself. I'm going to the beach after I got off my cruise, and I'm bringing my best friend Angela Gerozani's."
Shayne humorously responds, highlighting the freedom that comes when traveling without him:
Shayne [00:54]: "Oh, my God. The boys are away. So the girls can play."
2. Vacation Preferences and Styles
Angela and Shayne discuss their differing vacation styles, emphasizing their desire for relaxation versus structured activities:
Shayne [02:07]: "I'm pretty wild on vacations. I hate to say it."
Angela [02:09]: "I like a couple, like, a few things planned. A few things planned that, like, I want to see, like, ooh, cool restaurant. Yeah. Fun little... A place that is famous, kind of."
Shayne contrasts his love for spontaneous adventures with Angela's preference for mild planning:
Shayne [02:35]: "You like to sightsee?"
Angela [02:36]: "No, like a couple times. I don't really like super touristy things, though."
3. Family Dynamics on Vacations
The conversation shifts to childhood vacation memories, revealing strained relationships and differing family experiences:
Shayne [06:17]: "Being on vacation with my family, it was just me and my brother, like, absolutely can't even look at each other in the eye."
Angela empathizes, sharing her own experiences with siblings during trips:
Angela [07:14]: "I felt lucky 'cause I had three sisters, but we were always tapered off."
They reminisce about less-than-ideal family vacations, such as long trips to bad resorts and obligatory activities like booze cruises:
Shayne [09:03]: "Why?"
Angela [09:04]: "Cause when you turn 16, let me tell you..."
4. Adult Vacations vs. Childhood
Angela and Shayne explore how adult vacations differ from their childhood experiences, focusing on personal relaxation and meaningful activities:
Angela [11:58]: "I love to read."
Shayne [12:26]: "It's like rest with a bow on it."
They emphasize the importance of solo trips or traveling with like-minded friends to truly unwind:
Shayne [15:00]: "You gotta take trips by yourself."
5. Shared Obsession with True Crime
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to Angela and Shayne's fascination with true crime, discussing their favorite shows, podcasts, and why they find them compelling:
Angela [17:39]: "We’re true crime girlies."
Shayne [17:40]: "I think it's like, why I love watching creativity..."
They delve into specific cases like Ted Bundy and Steven Avery, analyzing psychological aspects and the portrayal of criminals in media:
Shayne [24:13]: "He grew up. His mom had him at a really young age."
Angela [25:08]: "I think it always starts with the mother."
Notable Quote:
Angela [21:15]: "That is true crime."
6. Balancing Vacation Fun with Personal Interests
The hosts discuss how they incorporate their love for true crime into their vacations, balancing relaxation with their interests:
Shayne [27:15]: "We show a lot of things about the person."
Angela [28:07]: "We’ve watched a bunch..."
They highlight the importance of respecting the gravity of true crime while still finding it intellectually stimulating:
Shayne [26:36]: "When you watch Forensic Files..."
Angela [26:39]: "That is correct."
7. Navigating Family Expectations and Personal Space
Angela and Shayne touch upon the challenges of meeting family expectations while trying to maintain personal space and relaxation during trips:
Angela [31:00]: "So you really see all parts of you when you're traveling."
Shayne [31:19]: "Are you a TV before bed?"
They humorously recount their experiences with family dynamics, such as dealing with controlling parents and managing sibling interactions:
Shayne [51:19]: "My brother will wait till I'm laughing so the sock can land in my mouth."
Angela [51:53]: "And they're eating, like, fries with ketchup..."
8. Concluding Thoughts on Solo and Group Travel
In wrapping up, Angela and Shayne offer insights on the importance of choosing travel companions who respect personal space and share similar vacation goals:
Angela [47:50]: "They are comfortable with silence and comfortable with, like, going with the flow."
Shayne [47:52]: "Yes."
They encourage listeners to prioritize their own vacation needs, whether traveling solo or with compatible friends:
Angela [61:32]: "Or heck on vacation."
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
- Angela [00:25]: "I'm going to the beach after I got off my cruise, and I'm bringing my best friend Angela Gerozani's."
- Shayne [02:07]: "I'm pretty wild on vacations. I hate to say it."
- Angela [17:39]: "We’re true crime girlies."
- Shayne [24:13]: "He was so charming. So at some point, he... very smart."
- Angela [21:15]: "That is true crime."
- Angela [31:00]: "So you really see all parts of you when you're traveling."
Conclusion
Episode #56 of Smosh Mouth offers a candid and humorous exploration of Angela and Shayne's vacation experiences, their preferences for solitude versus family travel, and their deep-seated interest in true crime. By sharing personal stories and dissecting their favorite true crime cases, the hosts provide listeners with relatable insights and laughter, making this episode both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Note: This summary excludes advertisements, intros, outros, and non-content segments to focus solely on the substantive discussions between Angela and Shayne.