Podcast Summary: Smosh Mouth Episode #85 - Let Us Cook w/ Mythical Kitchen

Release Date: March 17, 2025
Hosts: Shayne Topp (Shayne), Amanda Lehan-Canto (Amanda), and rotating guests
Featured Guests: Josh and Trevor from Mythical Kitchen

1. Introduction of Guests

The episode kicks off with Shayne and Amanda warmly welcoming Josh and Trevor from Mythical Kitchen. They express excitement about finally having them on the show after a long hiatus.

• Amanda [00:32]: "And we have two very special guests with us today. Josh and Trevor from Mythical Kitchen. Hi."
• Trevor [00:50]: "It's so good to be back. It's been so long. You know, it's always fun when I get to come hang out."

2. Getting to Know Each Other: Speed Dating Segment

To break the ice, the hosts engage Josh and Trevor in a quick "speed date" to learn more about their backgrounds, fears, and personal lives.

• Shayne [02:07]: "This is every conversation with Joe."
• Josh [02:03]: "Biggest fear? Disappointing people."
• Amanda [01:34]: "Drowning and tight spaces."

3. Experiences with Cooking and Past Projects

Josh reminisces about his previous collaborations with Smosh, including the "Funeral Roast" and the "Never Aired My Ex's Special," highlighting the challenges and humorous moments during filming.

• Josh [03:05]: "And that has been so long since you've been here at Smosh, even though you've been on, like, several shows."
• Josh [05:50]: "How do you experience lemonade? Does it taste nice to you?"

4. Culinary Challenges and Personal Health

The conversation shifts to the intense cooking shoots at Mythical Kitchen, where excessive caffeine consumption led Josh to temporarily lose his vision and experience a severely burned tongue from malic acid.

• Josh [05:37]: "But I did a shoot with Santi from Food Theorists where it was, like, testing different ways to neutralize sour."
• Amanda [06:02]: "Why did you do that?"

5. Discussion on Nutritional Habits Post-Shoot

After demanding shoot days, Trevor and Josh share their less healthy eating habits, resorting to junk food and sugary snacks to cope with the stress and exhaustion.

• Josh [08:21]: "I wasn't cooking. Yeah, you know, he was eating like a handful of goldfish."
• Trevor [08:38]: "And we're not making healthy stuff in the Mythical Kitchen."

6. Favorite and Least Favorite Foods

The hosts delve into a discussion about peculiar food experiences, including eating bugs and the cultural perceptions of different food textures like natto and malic acid-infused dishes.

• Shayne [10:31]: "Have you seen Yellowjackets?"
• Josh [12:25]: "The flavor is great. It's got this like very cheesy fermentation to it."

7. Relationship Dynamics and Engagement Stories

Trevor shares his excitement and challenges surrounding his engagement, emphasizing the societal pressures and personal feelings associated with being labeled as "fiancé."

• Trevor [28:56]: "It's so awesome just to be able to call her my fiance."
• Amanda [30:53]: "Do you think they're asking you that?"

8. Upcoming Events: Creator Clash and Mythical Kitchen Live

Trevor discusses his participation in Creator Clash, a YouTuber boxing event, detailing the physical and emotional toll of training and sparring for charity.

• Trevor [39:16]: "I'm in it, dude. It's exhausting."
• Josh [50:18]: "And I love that."

Additionally, Josh and the team announce an upcoming live show, "Survive, the Mythical Kitchen Live," featuring cooking competitions with physical challenges inspired by shows like Squid Game and Survivor.

• Josh [49:00]: "It's gonna be a good time."
• Trevor [52:12]: "Like, we're gonna hire, like, a taquero for it."

9. Personal Growth Through Cooking and Relationships

The conversation highlights how cooking and wedding planning have impacted their personal relationships and mental well-being, emphasizing the importance of compromise and support.

• Josh [62:41]: "I was happy to just go along with the ride."
• Amanda [63:33]: "So why did I just let them do that?"

10. Interactive Segment: Would You Rather

The hosts conclude with a fun interactive segment, "Would You Rather," where they pose culinary-related dilemmas to each other, revealing personal preferences and humorous insights.

• Shayne [71:43]: "Would you rather have your secret recipe leaked or never make your signature dish ever again?"
• Josh [71:49]: "Leak all my secret recipes, man. There's no secrets online anymore."

11. Closing Announcements and Final Remarks

Wrapping up the episode, Shayne and Amanda encourage listeners to attend the upcoming live show and tease future podcast features, including bingo cards to make the show more interactive.

• Amanda [68:25]: "We're not allowed to know what's on the cards."
• Josh [76:25]: "And so much of relationships is about finding that compromise."

Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Amanda [02:03]: "Biggest fear? Disappointing people."
• Josh [05:37]: "But I did a shoot with Santi from Food Theorists where it was, like, testing different ways to neutralize sour."
• Trevor [28:56]: "It's so awesome just to be able to call her my fiance."
• Josh [12:25]: "The flavor is great. It's got this like very cheesy fermentation to it."
• Amanda [68:25]: "We're not allowed to know what's on the cards."

This episode of Smosh Mouth provides an in-depth look into the lives of Josh and Trevor from Mythical Kitchen, blending humor with personal anecdotes about cooking, relationships, and the pressures of content creation. The hosts create an engaging and relatable environment, making it a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike.