Podcast Summary: Smosh Mouth – Episode #98: "Can We Predict The Plot?"
Release Date: June 16, 2025
Hosts: Shayne Topp, Amanda Lehan-Canto
Guest: Trevor
Introduction and Guest Appearance
In the 98th episode of Smosh Mouth titled "Can We Predict The Plot?", hosts Shayne Topp and Amanda Lehan-Canto welcome their special guest, Trevor. The trio dives into a lively discussion that ranges from history podcasts to making predictions about upcoming movies and TV shows.
Favorite History Podcasts and the Golden Age of Piracy
Trevor shares his enthusiasm for history podcasts, particularly Half Assed History. He highlights a recent episode on Alvis Reyes and the Portuguese banknote crisis:
“I could talk to you about the most recent episode I listened to. It was about Alvis Reyes and the Portuguese banknote crisis.” [00:43]
Shayne complements Trevor's choice by mentioning his own favorite, Hardcore History, praising its in-depth exploration of figures like Alexander the Great:
“One of my favorite podcasts is Hardcore History... into, like, the entirety of Alexander the Great's life.” [00:59]
The conversation shifts to the Golden Age of Piracy, with extensive discussion on infamous pirates like Blackbeard:
“Blackbeard. Pretty awesome.” [01:31]
“One of the most feared pirates in history.” [01:39]
Amanda contributes by recommending The Adventures of Amin El Sarafi, blending piracy with fantasy elements:
“It's Indian Ocean piracy, but obviously there's, like, some magic involved.” [03:24]
Main Topic: Predicting Movie and TV Show Plots
The core of the episode revolves around the hosts' attempt to predict the storylines of upcoming releases in 2025.
1. Pixar's "Elio"
Shayne introduces Pixar's new movie Elio, centered around a space adventurer:
“Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure...” [16:35]
Amanda and Trevor engage in predicting Elio's journey, speculating on themes of family and alien relationships:
Amanda: “Divorced parents and a space adventure as a healing journey.” [17:20]
Shayne: “Elio is gonna be very brave and very sure of himself...” [17:39]
2. "Brokeback Mountain" 20th Anniversary Re-release
Shayne discusses the re-release of Brokeback Mountain, pondering potential changes or updates:
“They do this sometimes. They really... But do you think they've made any changes?” [21:02]
Amanda and Trevor reflect on the original film's impact and speculate on the re-release's reception:
Amanda: “It's a classic. So, like, 'Crash' over 'Brokeback' is pretty dumb.” [22:10]
Shayne: “I think it's gonna happen finally.” [65:29]
3. "F1" Movie Starring Brad Pitt
The trio moves on to predict the plot of the upcoming F1 movie featuring Brad Pitt:
Shayne: “Brad Pitt as an F1 racer. I'm like, dude, you're six.” [27:03]
Trevor: “He's a tortured man.” [29:36]
Shayne hypothesizes about themes of retirement and passing the torch:
“Maybe he dies in the first 10 minutes.” [30:07]
Amanda: “There's some conflict... passing the torch.” [30:08]
4. "Megan 2.0"
Amanda expresses excitement for the sequel to Megan 1.0:
“I cannot wait.” [31:35]
Shayne: “She's back and older, maybe with a new body...” [32:04]
They predict Megan's role as both a protector and a potential antagonist:
“She's a good guy... helping them stop this other thing.” [33:44]
Trevor: “She's really good at horror movies.” [34:45]
5. "Jurassic World" Sequel
Discussion on the next installment in the Jurassic franchise includes hopes for a return to original themes:
Shayne: “They lost me... it's gotten to such bonkers world.” [35:03]
Amanda: “I kind of love that.” [36:10]
Trevor hopes for more authentic dinosaur behavior:
“I feel like the nerdiest actor in Hollywood.” [40:09]
6. "Superman" Reboot
Shayne critiques the upcoming Superman movie, highlighting fan expectations:
“David Gordon Sweat as Superman... making Superman classic again.” [37:16]
Amanda: “I love Superman. I love Lois Lane.” [39:29]
They discuss the new portrayal and potential plot elements:
“Humans in the DC Universe are just tougher.” [38:45]
Shayne: “Superman should be like Captain America, super sweet...” [39:46]
7. "Smurfs" Movie
Trevor and Shayne predict a pop star involvement in the new Smurfs film:
“There's gonna be some mega pop star that stars as one of the Smurfs.” [41:50]
Shayne: “Maybe Rihanna as Smurfette.” [41:39]
8. "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Reboot
Shayne and Amanda recall the original film and predict the reboot's direction:
“Someone's gonna be killed, someone hides a body...” [43:52]
Amanda: “They’re gonna be so hot.” [44:30]
9. "Wicked for Good" Musical
Amanda shares insights on the anticipated second part of Wicked:
“The second part is like the best freaking songs.” [47:59]
Shayne: “I have no idea, but it’s gonna be a visual masterpiece.” [53:03]
10. "Five Nights at Freddy's 2"
Trevor and Shayne discuss the sequel's potential to deliver more horror elements:
“Hope we get to see the nightmare animatronics.” [50:53]
Amanda: “Matthew Lillard is back.” [51:11]
11. "Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping" Prequel
They touch upon the upcoming prequel focusing on Haymitch:
Shayne: “It's a really good bummer.” [51:44]
Amanda: “Haymitch’s character is really cool.” [52:13]
12. "Avatar Fire and Ash"
Shayne and Amanda speculate on the new Avatar film's plot and characters:
Shayne: “Meeting an evil tribe.” [53:20]
Amanda: “Jake Sully and his family.” [53:44]
Television Predictions
Walking with Dinosaurs Documentary
Shayne expresses excitement for the new Walking with Dinosaurs series:
“It's like a nature program, except they show dinosaurs as they would have acted in real life.” [54:11]
Amanda: “I gotta get Apple TV.” [54:33]
Sports Predictions
The hosts also venture into sports, making predictions for the NBA finals and the upcoming Super Bowl.
NBA Finals
Shayne and Trevor discuss the ongoing NBA semifinals, focusing on the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder:
Shayne: “I'm gonna predict Pacers.” [63:56]
Trevor: “I will predict the Thunder.” [64:02]
Super Bowl
Although the Super Bowl is months away, they throw out wild guesses:
Shayne: “I'll throw out the Ravens.” [65:04]
Amanda: “Not gonna be the Patriots.” [65:29]
Closing Remarks
As the episode wraps up, the hosts encourage listeners to watch the predicted releases and share whether their predictions were accurate:
“We'll reflect on these movies as they come out... let us know if we were correct.” [67:03]
Trevor shares a personal prediction about winning his fight at Creator Clash:
“I predict that I'm gonna win my fight at Creator Clash.” [66:40]
Amanda humorously predicts having a baby, prompting laughter among the trio.
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
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Trevor: “I could talk to you about the most recent episode I listened to. It was about Alvis Reyes and the Portuguese banknote crisis.” [00:43]
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Shayne: “One of my favorite podcasts is Hardcore History... into, like, the entirety of Alexander the Great's life.” [00:59]
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Shayne: “Brad Pitt as an F1 racer. I'm like, dude, you're six.” [27:03]
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Amanda: “I cannot wait.” [31:35]
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Shayne: “David Gordon Sweat as Superman... making Superman classic again.” [37:16]
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Trevor: “He's a mega nerd. Sort of a low-level superhuman.” [38:57]
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Shayne: “Maybe Rihanna as Smurfette.” [41:39]
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Shayne: “I predict it's gonna take me a month to get one [Switch 2].” [15:36]
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Trevor: “I predict that I'm gonna win my fight at Creator Clash.” [66:40]
Conclusion
Episode #98 of Smosh Mouth offers an engaging mix of history appreciation and entertainment predictions, showcasing the hosts' dynamic chemistry and playful banter. From dissecting the intricacies of piracy to forecasting plotlines of major upcoming releases, Shayne, Amanda, and Trevor provide listeners with an insightful and humorous take on what the rest of 2025 might hold in the realms of movies, TV shows, and sports.