Smosh Mouth Episode 128: "Our Wildest Ideas" (Jan 26, 2026)

Hosts: Shayne Topp, Amanda Lehan-Canto, Tommy (guest Smosh friend)
Theme: New year, new segments — the Smosh Mouth trio tests out their wildest podcast ideas, reflects on holidays, comfort zones, and plays brand new games, with plenty of signature banter and randomness.

Episode Overview

This lively episode is a playful and experimental kickoff for 2026. The trio tests out new segment ideas and games for the podcast, shares personal stories, and riff with the kind of irreverent humor Smosh fans love. From seat-swapping to “Hot Take Roulette,” recommendations to wild animal aversions, the group is clearly energized by mixing things up for the new year — and brainstorming ways to keep the show fresh and fun.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. End of Year Reflections (01:21–04:37)

• The group records on their last shoot day of 2025, reflecting on finishing the year and the upcoming break.
• Amanda jokes about Tommy’s “no phone case” lifestyle, leading to a quirky conversation on phone case status and wealth signals.

Memorable Quote:

• Amanda on Tommy's energy:
  “Tommy’s energy is just like his phone. No case. Okay? He’s free, he’s wild, he’s energetic, and he could drop at any moment.” (01:45)

2. Holiday and Family Talk (04:37–06:53)

• Tommy shares a story about spending Christmas at home and surprising his dad with a hockey game trip.
• Amanda and Shane reminisce about attending hockey games and observing the culture and “brutality” of the sport (plus anecdotes about gritty Boston sports reporting).

Memorable Quote:

• Tommy on hockey gifts:
  “The gift is me coming home… Oh, and me coming out every year. Gay, mommy, daddy, gay.” (05:02)

3. Amanda’s Channel 7 Days & The Plight of News Anchors (06:53–10:29)

• Amanda details her less-than-glamorous time at Boston’s Channel 7: ancient technology, long hours, and dodging rats on her way to work.
• The group playfully imitates news anchor voices, poking fun at dramatic news teasers.

Notable Segment:

• Amanda’s rat-infested news alley story, closing with her “rat print boots.” (08:38)
• News Anchor voice impressions:
  “What’s in your fridge that will kill you… at 11?” (09:47 - Amanda)

4. Trying Out New Segment Ideas for 2026 (13:44–15:07, 25:23–25:57)

• The crew discusses wanting to break out of their "comfy" routine and try new formats and games throughout the year.
• Tommy jokes about Amanda wrangling rats for a “rat segment,” triggering a gross/funny debate on rats vs. other animals.

5. Animal Phobias, Bugs, and Reality TV (15:00–22:27)

• Amanda reveals her deep rat aversion; Shane doesn’t get the fear (he finds pet rats cute).
• Extended riffing on which animals are more tolerable (snakes, frogs, bugs), leading to recounting reality show bug challenges and their hypothetical participation.
• Boston Rob’s “Traders” bug scene is highlighted as a moment of psychological masterclass.

Notable Quote:

• Shane on Amanda’s reaction to rats:
  “I’ve never understood the, like, fear or hatred of rats.” (14:28)

• Tommy on “Traders” bug challenge:
  *“I'm signing up for a challenge and… I can do a bug. That's fine. If I'm, like, in bed…" (16:51)

6. Recommendations Segment (26:00–32:13)

• Tommy introduces a “recommend anything” segment:
  • Amanda: Baby muslin cotton towels make perfect hair towels, thanks to their lightweight and drying power. (26:21)
  • Tommy: “Finish a bottle of orange wine the same day”—it turns gross by day 2-3. (27:39)
  • Shane: Eating an orange in the afternoon gives him energy and fights post-lunch sleepiness. (29:54)
• Tangents about fruit storage (apples, bananas) and banana bread tradition.

Memorable Exchanges:

• Tommy describing the hazards of old orange wine:
  “It was the bottom. It was the bottom. And I've had this wine before… I poured it out thick… opaque, fully brown pieces. I was like, oh, you can't put that in your body.” (29:29)

7. The Great Podcast Seat Experiment (32:30–37:00)

• Shayne proposes a segment: everyone swaps podcast seats to see if it changes their “vibe.”
• Hilarity ensues as the hosts feel their personalities shift, Amanda breaks down laughing ("Where’s your mom?"), and Tommy theorizes about the different “energy” in each seat.
• This moment becomes a running gag, with Amanda sob-laughing and declaring,
  “This is a tough chair…I feel like I just swam at the bottom of the pool and I popped up at a place I didn’t like.” (33:29–33:38)

8. Getting Emotional (39:44–42:06)

• Tommy shares how a TikTok of a Native American woman singing moved him to tears, marking his “weeping era.”
• Amanda describes a parenting moment where eating a crepe while holding her son brought her to tears of joy—linking food, sleep, and gratitude.

9. “Hot Take Roulette” — New Smosh Pit Game (48:31–56:07)

• Shayne pitches a Smosh Pit game involving a roulette wheel and assigning “heat level” to hot takes in a category. Examples:
  • Mild music takes (“Beyoncé is a talented vocalist” or “most people like pop music”) (50:36)
  • Clothing (“Jeans go with everything” vs. “You should fold your knitwear”) (51:26)
  • Alcohol (Shane’s tongue-in-cheek: “Tequila is the liquor for people who don’t like alcohol”) (53:51)
• The group enjoys the challenge, judging each other's ability to match the needed “heat” of a take.

10. Absurd Game Pitches & Podcast Meta (58:43–61:40)

• Tommy describes a never-made Smosh game: “Try Not to Nut” (spot the porn screenshot or get pelted with walnuts).
• More “Hot Take Roulette” (best Alien movie, gross animals, “The Rock’s best role is Scorpion King”).

11. Sound/Sentence by Number Game (67:10–71:43)

• Tommy invents a game where each number corresponds to a “sound or sentence” (e.g., “Hi, guys, I want to sit on your lap” for a 6).
• The group briefly shifts into doing “cartoon noise” numbers, riffing on Tom & Jerry, and reflecting on childhood cartoon restrictions. (Tommy: “Let’s do Tom and Jerry sounds, pick a number!”)

12. People.com Guessing Game (75:05–77:52)

• The last test-segment: Selena reads headlines from People.com, hosts race to identify the celebrity. (They struggle with David Beckham & Victoria Beckham and a Guy Fieri headline.)
• Amanda declares defeat, humorously admitting, “I’m done. I’m done.” (77:52)

Notable Quotes and Moment Timestamps

• On the vibe-shift of seats:
  "I feel like I just swam at the bottom of the pool and popped up at a place that I didn’t like." — Amanda (33:28)

• On bug challenges:
  "If we were holding hands in a glass box and they were dropping bugs on us, are you able to hold on?" — Shane (17:03)

• On recommendations:
  "Finish a bottle of orange wine the same day… you can't put that in your body (after three days)." — Tommy (29:29)

• On emotions:
  "Tommy says a sweet thing… I saw a TikTok of a Native American woman… and I just started weeping." — Tommy (39:44)

• Amanda on her crepe ‘mom moment’:
  "I took one bite of the crepe while holding my son and I sobbed, sobbed, sobbed… This is that moment where people go, parenting is hard. I’m like, oh, no. This is where it’s at." (41:04–41:37)

• On rat aversion:
  "If a rat or something comes towards you… The rat landed on her open-toed shoe and I ditched her ass." — Amanda (20:32–21:02)

• On “Hot Take Roulette”:
  "It's not about believing the take, it's about matching the heat." — Shane (53:15)

• On never understanding rat hatred:
  "They look cute. They look no different than—they’re just big mice." — Shane (22:21)

New Segment & Game Concepts Debuted

• Wild Recommendations: No theme, just share things that work for you.
• Seat Swap Experiment: The physical seat changes your podcasting “energy.”
• Hot Take Roulette: Spin for a category and a number; craft a take with matching "heat."
• Sound/Sentence by Number: Perform a sound or mini-monologue at the prescribed intensity.
• Guess-the-Celebrity Headline: Identify the subject of tabloid news.

Overall Vibe & Takeaways

• The episode embodies classic Smosh chaos: random segues, playful arguments, nostalgia, and self-aware humor.
• The persistent “where’s your mom?” character, Amanda’s rat trauma, and the escalating stupid games keep the tone light and unpredictable.
• The group’s willingness to abandon comfort and experiment kicks off 2026 with a promise of more variety and innovation.

Useful Timestamps

• [01:21] – Reflections on year-end, phone cases, energy vibes
• [04:37] – Holidays, gifts, hockey, and family
• [06:53] – Amanda’s Channel 7 horror stories
• [13:44] – Discussing segment innovation for the new year
• [15:00] – Animal phobias and bugs
• [26:21] – "Wild Recommendations" segment
• [32:30] – Seat swapping experiment
• [39:44] – Crying for beautiful things, TikTok and parenthood
• [48:31] – Hot Take Roulette game
• [67:10] – Sound/Sentence by Number game
• [75:06] – People.com headlines guessing game

For First-Time Listeners

This episode’s a perfect example of Smosh Mouth’s blend of loose, ridiculous energy and real friendship. Even their wildest ideas lead to hilarious, insightful, and sometimes oddly heartwarming moments.

Whether you’re looking for new recommendations, want to hear creative podcast games in development, or just enjoy hearing about rats, muslin hair towels, orange wine, and extremely niche hot takes, this episode nails the Smosh vibe.

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