Smosh Reads Reddit Stories — “Reddit Is The Best Medicine”

Podcast: Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
Host: Shayne Topp, with Trevor and Ian
Date: January 31, 2026
Theme: Medical Stories — wild, hilarious, and sometimes heartfelt tales from Reddit, centering on health, hospitals, and the surprise drama (and comedy) of the body.

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a curated mix of medically-themed Reddit posts. Tall tales of bodily mysteries, relationship red flags during health crises, embarrassing hospital moments, and ethically fraught family/friend dynamics around medical needs are read aloud. Smosh’s signature banter keeps things light and irreverent, but there’s plenty of genuine empathy and smart insights woven into the reactions.

Key Segments & Discussions

"I Shit So Hard I Can Smell Again" (AskDocs Post)

Timestamp: 02:35–20:20

• Story Summary:
  A Redditor recounts regaining their sense of smell after a particularly intense bowel movement, prompted by a strong pain and a subsequent release of copious mucus. With a past cancer diagnosis, the OP wonders if they should worry, and describes dealing with sudden, high-level pain and relief.

• Hosts’ Reactions:

  • The team debates if it was the force or the smell that reset the sinuses.
    • Shane: “Maybe his brain got confused between anus and sinus and just kind of was like, let's clear them both out.” (08:28)
  • Speculation on sudden, unexplained body fixes.
  • Personal anecdotes: Shayne and Ian share stories about sudden pain relief or "body pops".
  • Trevor, on OP’s pain: “If I'm ever pooping and my head starts to hurt at, like, a level nine... I think I'm just dying.” (07:04)

• Advice from AskDocs and Reddit Comments:

  • Medical professionals urge the OP to get checked immediately: sudden severe headache + past cancer = ER (14:57).
    • Shane quotes an EMT: “You need to go to an emergency room ASAP... report your history of cancer, the pop, the intense pain, and the ability to smell again. You need imaging and a coagulation panel immediately.” (14:46)
  • Stroke and aneurysm horror stories are shared in replies, making it clear never to ignore this kind of pain.

• OP’s Updates:

  • Ultimately, no aneurysm or catastrophic finding. The likely culprit: a sinus cyst burst.
  • OP is grateful (and relieved to regain smell!), and turns the ordeal genuinely heartwarming:
    • (OP Quote, via Shane): “No matter how dark it gets... there will always be a few thousand people to listen to your shit stories.” (19:39)

The Martial Arts Husband (Relationship Advice)

Timestamp: 22:15–32:06

• Story Summary:
  A pregnant woman develops a large, alarming hematoma on her hand; her husband refuses to help her get urgent medical care because he wants to go to martial arts training, suggesting his mental health comes first.

• Hosts’ Responses and Riffs:

  • Immediate, angry disbelief.
    • Trevor: “That makes me so sad.” (24:52)
    • Ian: “If my partner for any reason... needs to go to the hospital, there is never a situation where I'm like, ‘ah, sorry.’” (31:21)
  • The group lampoons the husband’s priorities—leaving pregnant spouse + kids for “training,” asking about getting a massage instead of expressing concern.
  • They debate red flags: prior infidelity emerges as an obvious pattern.
  • Listeners encouraged to always prioritize serious health issues—never delay emergency care.

• Notable Quote:

  • Shane: “I could never imagine in a million years being like, I’m gonna leave you alone while you’re... especially when there’s kids. I’m like, dude, you don’t care about anybody in this situation.” (31:47)

Ugly Sobbing at the Doctor’s — Snot and Slapstick

Timestamp: 32:07–37:23

• Story Summary:
  A broke, 17-year-old nursing student openly sobs in a doctor’s office over the price of a required form, only to rocket herself face-first into a wall in front of the doctor—leaving a snotty imprint.

• Hosts’ Take:

  • Lots of laughter at the Looney Tunes physical comedy.
  • Shane: “She gave him a nice Looney Tunes moment.” (36:26)
  • Reflection on medical embarrassment: everyone feels weird at the doctor, but doctors see (almost) everything.

Dog Trip Dilemma — “Am I the Asshole?”

Timestamp: 37:24–44:02

• Scenario:
  At the park, a friend (Kathy) dislocates her shoulder tripping near a small corgi, then asks the dog’s owner (OP) to pay her medical bills.

• Panel’s Ethics:

  • General consensus: not the OP’s responsibility.
  • Trevor and Ian unpack the difference between deliberate harm versus bad luck.
  • Trevor: “Kathy’s the one that’s making this awkward... the dog didn’t get hurt or yelp or anything.” (39:33, 40:42)
  • Memories shared: Ian reminisces about being accidentally bodyslammed by an off-leash dog as a child.

• Notable Reddit Verdicts and Quotes:

  • “If anything, she rear-ended that dog and therefore is 100% liable.” (42:54)
  • “Kathy can get fucked here. Frankly, fuck Kathy... she’s fragile as shit.” (43:36)

“Remove Your Medical Devices for My Wedding” — Medical Boundaries vs. Wedding Aesthetics

Timestamp: 44:03–55:37

• Scenario:
  A diabetic bridesmaid is told by her sister (the bride) to remove her Dexcom and insulin pump from her arms to “not spoil” the wedding photos. The devices are vital and cannot simply be moved or removed safely.

• Smosh Cast Reaction:

  • Near-universal horror at the insensitivity.
  • Trevor: “That’s insane, dude. Your health isn’t important—what’s important is these photos looking real nice.” (45:43)
  • Shane, Ian, and Trevor all agree this is non-negotiable; health always trumps aesthetics.
  • Discussion on medical device stigma, and the pain of family siding against someone’s health needs.
  • Photoshop as a reasonable compromise, but only if OP is comfortable.

• Reddit Wisdom:

  • Supportive comments: “Photoshop exists for reasons just like this. Asking you to compromise your health is selfish...” (49:25)
  • Real-world anecdote: “My aunt turned up to my wedding with four stitches in her forehead from surfing...” (50:35)

• Resolution Update:

  • OP’s brother and grandfather intervene—grandpa, as the wedding’s financial backer, threatens to pull funding until apologies are issued.
  • The family apologizes, and creative solutions suggested (floral corsages, shawls).
  • OP’s reflection: “It was really upsetting... but it was a really big deal to me that [my brother and grandpa] unconditionally supported me.” (54:45)

Embarrassment at the Doctor — Surgeon Roasts Patient’s Penis

Timestamp: 56:03–63:39

• Story:
  A 6’6”, 250 lb man on a hospital OR table overhears his surgeon joke—with another doctor—about his “small dick,” wrongly assuming the patient is fully sedated.

• Cast Reaction:

  • Roars of disbelief, empathy, and some grim laughs:
    • Ian: “If I’m awake on an operating table and a doctor... makes a joke about my tiny penis, I don’t think I would make a noise. I think I would be so mortified...” (58:41)
  • Discussion of professionalism, the damage of doctor judgment, and how “docs are just people—but that doesn’t make it OK.”
  • Members swap similar stories from Reddit and real-life, reflecting on vulnerability and medical shaming.
  • Banter veers into “cocktalk” (their word), and the mood stays breezy, even as they recognize the pain of the actual incident.
  • Trevor: “It’s physicians like that that make people afraid to go to the doctor... self conscious about something on their bodies.” (61:25)
  • Spin-off Reddit comment: “Just a thought, but have you tried having a bigger penis?” (63:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Medical Surprises:
  • Shane: “Have either of you ever dealt with like a symptom or pain that just went away in an instant?” (07:20)
  • Ian: “Doctors probably love stuff like that... It was probably like, a nice little bright spot on his day.” (36:10)
• On Priorities in Crisis:
  • Trevor (re: martial arts husband): “Babe, babe. For my mental health. I can't help you.” (25:03)
• On Medical Equipment in Weddings:
  • Shane: “How hurtful and insensitive is that remark, too? Because this is something she wears daily.” (45:57)
  • Ian: “It just communicates, like, even bringing it up... that thing isn’t aesthetically pleasing, I don’t want it in my photos.” (49:13)
• On Doctors as People:
  • Trevor: “You’re a professional. But I understand doctors are just in there all day... but... that’s still a really mean thing.” (61:05)
  • Shane: “Docs are just people, mechanics.” (quoted from Reddit, 62:14)

Closing Theme & Tone

Throughout the episode, Smosh balances slapstick and sincerity. There’s irreverent humor—especially about bodily functions, medical horror stories, and ethical disasters—but also thoughtful reminders to trust your instincts, get checked out early, and never compromise your medical needs for others’ comfort or aesthetics.

Final sign-off banter:

• Trevor: “Thank you Dr. Topp.”
• Ian: “Thank you Dr. Dilf.”
• Shane: “Add Esquire to that.” (64:34–64:57)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:35 — “I shit so hard I can smell again”
• 22:15 — Husband abandons pregnant wife for karate class
• 32:07 — Sobbing teen faceplants in doctor’s office
• 37:24 — Corgi tripping dilemma
• 44:03 — Sister tries to ban diabetic’s medical devices at wedding
• 56:03 — Surgeon dunks on patient's penis

Takeaways

• Sudden severe pain—especially with relevant history—always warrants emergency attention.
• Never put aesthetics over medical necessity, even at weddings.
• Don’t be afraid to err on the side of checking symptoms, and don’t wait to seek care.
• Laughter and embarrassment are universal in healthcare, but basic respect should always be upheld.
• Doctors are people—but professionalism matters.

Useful for listeners who want relatable medical drama, “can you believe this?” moments, and Smosh’s trademark mix of gut-busting comedy and genuine empathy.