Podcast Summary: Smosh Mouth #68 - Sharing Our Paranormal Encounters
Episode Overview In episode #68 of Smosh Mouth, titled "Sharing Our Paranormal Encounters," hosts Shayne Topp (Shane), Amanda Lehan-Canto (Amanda), and Chance Burrell delve into their personal ghost stories and paranormal experiences. As Halloween approaches, the trio, along with occasional guest Tommy, create a spooky atmosphere filled with tales of hauntings, unexplained phenomena, and eerie encounters. This long-form summary captures the essence of their discussions, notable anecdotes, and the humorous banter that characterizes their dynamic.
1. Halloween Preparations and Costuming
The episode kicks off with the hosts discussing their plans for Halloween costumes. Amanda expresses frustration over not having a costume this year, a departure from her usual meticulous planning.
- Amanda (02:40): "I don't have a Halloween costume, which is actually a crime and a horror in my book, because I always plan out my costumes."
Shane shares his and Courtney's elaborate plan to dress as Ryan Gosling and his counterpart from Blade Runner 2049, adding to the excitement of the upcoming festivities.
- Shane (03:15): "I'm going to be Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049. And we're specifically... our costume is that scene with the big hologram."
Amanda humorously contemplates playing iconic characters like Harrison Ford but worries about recognition.
2. Introduction to Ghost Stories
As Halloween nears, the conversation shifts to paranormal encounters within the Smosh team. The hosts note that many employees have their own ghost stories, setting the stage for the episode's main focus.
- Shane (07:05): "So, speaking of Halloween, today's episode, we are talking about ghost stories that people here that we work with have experienced."
3. Tommy's Ghost Story
Returning guest Tommy shares his chilling experience living in an apartment in North Hollywood. His tale begins with subtle paranormal activities that escalate to a full-blown haunting.
- Tommy (11:20): "I was living in my apartment in North Hollywood... and I would feel someone over in that stairs. You just feel it."
He recounts hearing rattling sounds, objects moving on their own, and ultimately, seeing a ghostly figure that led to a terrifying night. The use of Palo Santo Sage to cleanse the apartment brings a brief respite from the hauntings.
- Tommy (17:42): "I was like, you got me. I'm fucking freaked out."
- Amanda (22:02): "If you speak to it... I have been trying."
Tommy's story highlights the fear and uncertainty that come with unexplained supernatural events, culminating in a collaborative effort to expel the unwanted spirit.
4. Shane's Ghost and Alien Encounter
Shane narrates a bizarre encounter that occurred during an intense high from consuming an oversized marijuana brownie. His narrative blends humor with horror as he describes feeling both a ghost and an alien in his room.
- Shane (31:06): "So, understand this. I went to the store and I went to buy a brownie... and I took one bite of this 1000 milligram brownie and within 15 minutes I was so high I felt like I was in a Looney Tunes episode."
The story intensifies as Shane senses a ghost and an alien simultaneously, leading to a frantic attempt to confront them, which ultimately fails as he succumbs to an anxiety attack. The experience leaves him questioning the boundaries between reality and altered states of consciousness.
- Shane (36:57): "I accept it. And so I hide. And then I realize, what if they're still in the room?"
5. Chance's Haunted Field Trip Story
Chance shares a haunting experience from his childhood field trips to the Carter Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee—an area steeped in Civil War history. The narrative unfolds with eerie sounds, a mysterious chicken anomaly, and the discovery of a hidden meth lab.
- Chance (49:37): "And so we go there and we pull up and then we, like, hop the gate or whatever, and we are walking down the driveway. And you can kind of hear something from the house already when we're walking up to it."
The climax of his story involves seeing a live chicken perched improbably high on a pole, followed by the revelation that they unknowingly entered a meth lab. This twist adds a layer of real-world danger to the supernatural elements of his tale.
- Chance (58:32): "And then we look up, and there's this chicken... How did that chicken get on that pole?"
6. Discussion on Ghosts and Skepticism
Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about the nature of ghosts, personal beliefs, and the psychological aspects of paranormal encounters. Shane and Noah express skepticism, while Amanda remains a firm believer, emphasizing how emotions and experiences shape their perceptions of the supernatural.
- Shane (08:33): "Now, I don't jump. I think the difference between me and a lot of people, I don't. I just don't jump to, that's a ghost. I go, this is what happened?"
- Amanda (07:34): "See, I'm immediately like a believer. I'm like, okay, this house is buried on... they want you to find the clues to who murdered them."
This segment underscores the varied perspectives on paranormal phenomena, highlighting the tension between belief and doubt.
7. Conclusion and Teasers
As the episode wraps up, the hosts hint at their own paranormal investigation, which they conducted by staying overnight in the Smosh studio. They tease that listeners can experience their ghost story on Smosh Pit during Halloween.
- Shane (65:31): "We have a ghost story of our own that you will be able to see on Halloween on Smosh Pit, because Amanda and I stayed overnight here at this studio."
- Amanda (66:03): "Guys, thank you so much for watching. Happy Halloween."
The episode concludes with festive Halloween greetings, encouraging listeners to embrace the spooky season while sharing their own supernatural experiences.
Notable Quotes:
- Tommy (17:42): "I was like, you got me. I'm fucking freaked out."
- Shane (31:06): "I took one bite of this 1000 milligram brownie and within 15 minutes I was so high I felt like I was in a Looney Tunes episode."
- Chance (58:32): "How did that chicken get on that pole?"
- Amanda (07:34): "See, I'm immediately like a believer."
Final Thoughts "Smosh Mouth" episode #68 delivers an entertaining blend of humor and horror as the hosts and their guests recount personal paranormal encounters. From haunted apartments and drug-induced hallucinations to eerie field trips and mysterious chickens, the episode offers a variety of spine-chilling stories that are sure to captivate fans and newcomers alike. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, the engaging conversations and genuine reactions make this episode a standout in the series.
Happy Halloween!