Smosh Mouth – S1: #43 - Last to Leave the Office Wins $100,000 (Radio Play)

Host/Author: Smosh
Release Date: December 18, 2019
Description: A holiday-themed murder mystery radio play where the Smosh cast members navigate spooky occurrences in their office, competing for a grand prize while uncovering dark secrets among themselves.

1. Introduction to the Murder Mystery Radio Play

The episode kicks off with Courtney Miller introducing a special radio play concept conceived by writer Ryan Finnerty. Originally intended for Halloween, the team transitioned it into a spooky Christmas-themed mystery due to time constraints. Courtney explains the format—a purely audio-driven narrative akin to a television show without visuals—and hints at thrilling and humorous elements intertwined within the story.

Courtney Miller [00:41]: "We thought, why not do a spooky murder mystery Christmas themed radio play."

She encourages listeners to watch the accompanying video on the Smoshcast YouTube channel for enhanced storytelling, emphasizing the effort put in by coworkers Garrett and Jackie for sound effects.

2. Setting the Scene: The Haunting Begins

The narrative unfolds in the Smosh office boardroom a week before Christmas. The cast members—Ian, Keith, Olivia, Courtney, Shane, Damien, and Noah—gather, filled with holiday cheer but an underlying sense of unease.

Narrator [02:19]: "Twas the week before Christmas and in the Smosh office boardroom, the cast feels the holiday cheer. But there's more. A feeling of doom."

Courtney introduces a tantalizing challenge: whoever stays the longest in the haunted office overnight wins $100,000. This proposition ignites tension among the group as suspicions and fears begin to surface.

Courtney Miller [04:41]: "Whoever can spend the entire night in the haunted office with me gets the split $100,000."

3. Rising Tensions and Suspicious Behavior

As the cast debates the offer, interpersonal conflicts emerge:

• Damien Haas expresses a desire to seize the prize alone, suggesting others leave.

  Damien Haas [05:39]: "I could really use $100,000."

• Keith Leak Jr. and Noah Grossman advocate for an even split, highlighting Damien's selfishness and past gambling losses.

  Noah Grossman [05:56]: "We all gonna split the money evenly."

Courtney hints at mysterious and frightening events that have plagued the office, building suspense and justifying the challenge.

Courtney Miller [06:00]: "A lot of mysterious and scary things have happened in this office..."

4. The Descent into Chaos

As the night progresses, the atmosphere deteriorates:

• Shane Topp decides to leave, citing a flight to Spain, creating a rift.

  Shane Topp [07:40]: "I'm not staying here all night. I'm gonna go."

• Noah Grossman faces a perilous situation when his wallet chain gets caught in the parking gate, nearly leading to his demise.

  Noah Grossman [08:34]: "My chain. The gate begins to close..."

Back in the boardroom, the remaining members grapple with the absence of Noah and heightened paranoia about each other's intentions.

Keith Leak Jr. [09:19]: "Hey, shouldn't Noah be back by now?"

5. Unraveling Mysteries and Betrayals

The tension escalates as members confront each other:

• Damien attacks Shane, leading to a physical struggle that ends with Damien appearing dead.

  Tim [12:05]: "We were eating cookies and Damien attacked me."

• Olivia Sui discovers dismissive attitudes towards Damien's actions and begins to suspect supernatural involvement.

• The power outage plunges the office into darkness, intensifying fears and leading to chaotic decisions.

  Courtney Miller [14:01]: "This was a weird..."

6. The Climax: Revelations and True Intentions

In a series of plot twists, truths are unveiled:

• Courtney confesses to orchestrating the entire scenario out of loneliness, revealing that she never intended to offer the prize as initially stated.

  Courtney Miller [21:32]: "I offered everyone money to spend the night here because I'm lonely. But I realized that I don't have $100,000. So I had to kill everyone."

• Noah admits to sabotaging his own exit, contributing to the group's peril.

  Noah Grossman [22:25]: "I killed Olivia when I walked her out. I just wanted to make sure she didn't come back and get the money."

• Shane reveals he faked his death to avoid being the only target, adding layers to the deception.

  Shane Topp [22:35]: "I faked my own death when I figured out that I wasn't the only one trying to kill people."

These confessions expose the fragile trust among the group and the lengths they've gone to in their quest for the prize.

7. Resolution: Uniting Amidst Chaos

Despite the betrayals and deaths, the cast members find common ground. Damien apologizes, and the group collectively acknowledges their flawed motivations. The supernatural elements are downplayed, reinforcing that much of the fear was self-inflicted due to mistrust and desperation.

Noah Grossman [25:37]: "Trying to kill each other over nothing, huh?"

The episode concludes with the friends reflecting on their harrowing experience, emphasizing the resilience of their friendship even after attempts at betrayal. They share a humorous afterthought about the chaos they've endured together.

Noah Grossman [25:37]: "Trying to kill each other over nothing, huh?"

8. After Show: Reflections and Future Plans

Following the radio play, the after show segment features the cast discussing their favorite moments, behind-the-scenes insights, and humorous banter. They express appreciation for the sound effects team (Garrett and Jackie) and entertain ideas for future radio plays centered around different holidays.

Courtney Miller [28:42]: "Thanks, guys. And props to our Foley gang, Jackie."

The group teases potential future projects, including interactive fan-driven scripts and expanded storytelling formats, indicating a desire to continue exploring audio-driven narratives.

9. Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Courtney Miller [00:41]: "We thought, why not do a spooky murder mystery Christmas themed radio play."
• Courtney Miller [04:41]: "Whoever can spend the entire night in the haunted office with me gets the split $100,000."
• Noah Grossman [05:56]: "We all gonna split the money evenly."
• Shane Topp [07:40]: "I'm not staying here all night. I'm gonna go."
• Courtney Miller [21:32]: "I offered everyone money to spend the night here because I'm lonely. But I realized that I don't have $100,000. So I had to kill everyone."
• Shane Topp [22:35]: "I faked my own death when I figured out that I wasn't the only one trying to kill people."
• Noah Grossman [25:37]: "Trying to kill each other over nothing, huh?"

10. Conclusion

"Last to Leave the Office Wins $100,000 (Radio Play)" masterfully blends humor with suspense, showcasing the Smosh cast's versatility in storytelling. The episode navigates themes of greed, trust, and friendship under pressure, all while maintaining the trademark comedic flair that fans love. By leveraging audio-only storytelling, the cast delivers an immersive and entertaining experience that sets a bold precedent for future Smosh creative endeavors.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fright!

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