Podcast Summary: Smosh Reads Reddit Stories — "You Can't Live With Them..." (March 7, 2026)

Episode Overview

In this lively episode of Smosh Reads Reddit Stories, host Shayne Topp is joined by fellow Smosh cast members Tommy and Damian, all of whom are (semi-fictionally) each other's roommates. The theme is "Roommates", with the trio plunging into a curated batch of Reddit stories about living with others—exploring the chaos, awkwardness, and comedy that emerge when strangers, friends, and sometimes frenemies share a home.

This episode features balanced, sharply funny commentary and sincere insight, as the group dissects tales of lost friendships, toxic living situations, and the subtle art of cohabitation. The mood swings from raucous laughter to genuine concern, with plenty of quotable banter throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

On Roommate Etiquette and Emotional Boundaries

• The Basics: Roommate arrangements are fundamentally about shared space and mutual respect, but the boundaries can get blurry, especially when friendship enters the mix.

  "There's an inherent law to roommates. It's like basic human respect... It feels like a very black and white code to roommates. Of course, there's always room for nuance, and that's where the fun happens." —Damian (02:09)

• Friendship vs Roommate Expectations: The hosts agree that mismatched social expectations are at the core of many roommate issues, especially for recent graduates adjusting to adulthood.

  "Nobody's wrong. It just has to be a conversation... sometimes the work has to be done internally. You miss your friend, you miss social lives. Well, you gotta go find it." —Tommy (08:47)

Story #1: "Is It Bad To Stay With My Boyfriend 6 Nights A Week?"

[Reddit: Relationship Advice / 04:16–13:32]

• Situation: A woman’s roommate is upset she’s rarely home, choosing to stay with her boyfriend instead.
• Hosts' Take: OP (original poster) isn’t in the wrong but should talk with her roommate, since the issue is more about missed friendship than roommate duties.
• Resolution: A direct conversation reveals the roommate wasn’t upset; it was all a misunderstanding.

  "This person... nothing happened. Actually, nothing's wrong happened." —Damian (12:57)

• Memorable moment: The hosts mimic dramatic Reddit updates where outcomes veer into the absurd.

  "Either it's like, hey guys, it turned out to be nothing. Or it's like, turns out my roommate has been drawing me as a little piggy and he's been trying to make me turn into one." —Tommy (13:32)

Story #2: "Am I the Asshole for Moving Out On My Roommate Whose Girlfriend Accuses Me of Being Creepy?"

[Reddit: Am I the Asshole? / 17:17–27:13]

• Situation: OP’s roommate’s girlfriend, traumatized by a prior home invasion, insists on strict boundaries, making OP’s life difficult until he finally moves out unexpectedly.
• Hosts' Take:
  • Trauma is real and should be approached with compassion, but not at the expense of roommates' basic rights.
  • Roommate's caretaker approach is unfair to OP, especially when new, invasive rules are imposed.

  "You're putting your boundaries in their space... You can't do that, man. I pay rent. I have access to the kitchen." —Shane (20:05)

• Memorable moment: The hosts riff about how couple dynamics often lead to an unfair “2 vs 1” scenario in shared homes.

Story #3: "Unmovable Laundry and the Text War"

[Reddit: Am I Overreacting / 28:03–41:56]

• Situation: OP moves a roommate’s laundry out of the dryer after hours of waiting, prompting a furious text exchange.
• Hosts' Take:
  • Both roommates display stubbornness, but the one demanding their laundry never be touched is especially unreasonable.

  "Holy. I'm like, shut up, killer." —Shane (32:31) "It's not sometimes life happens to everyone but you." —Damian (35:07)

• Practical Advice: Shared laundry spaces require flexibility; if you leave your stuff, accept the risk it will be moved.
• Personal stories: Hosts recall their own approaches—folding strangers’ laundry, navigating awkwardness around touching others’ clothes.

  "Sometimes, you just have to be like, they're gonna be crazy about that and they're my roommate, so I'm gonna have to learn how to deal with this crazy thing." —Tommy (36:19)

Story #4: "Am I The Asshole For Not Letting My Coworker Stay With Me?"

[Reddit: Am I the Asshole? / 42:00–47:58]

• Situation: A woman with a two-bedroom house refuses a coworker's request to stay over after roommate trouble.
• Hosts' Take: No one is obligated to house an acquaintance, especially when self-care and boundaries are at stake.

  "You don't need to find out firsthand why her roommates and boyfriend don't want to live with her either." —Shane (46:13)

• Memorable moment: The update reveals the coworker ends up in jail, to the hosts’ shock and amusement.

Story #5: "Roommate Planted a GPS?!"

[Reddit: Relationship Advice / 49:09–54:51]

• Situation: OP discovers a GPS tracker placed on her car, presumably by her roommate (and ex-casual fling), who becomes controlling and angry.
• Hosts' Take: Unanimous rapid-fire support for OP's safety—move out immediately and involve police.

  "Good for her... It's so hard to make that choice. But prioritizing your safety—good job." —Tommy (54:08)

• Update: OP successfully escapes, confirms the ex-roommate was tracking her and cut ties.

Story #6: "Coup d'état of the Bedrooms"

[Reddit: Relationships / 55:21–73:32]

• Situation: Returning from a trip, OP finds her roommate (Lana) and Lana’s boyfriend have sneakily taken over her room.
• Hosts' Take: Outraged at the audacity, but acknowledge that paying equal rent for unequal space can breed resentment.

  "This is the Genghis Khan of roommates!" —Shane (61:32)

• Plot twist: The true villain is Lana’s boyfriend, revealed as manipulative and controlling, pushing Lana into the room swap.

  "Tom is a prick. And Lana sobbed and apologized and cried and I fed her wine." —OP, read by Shane (68:11)

• Resolution: Lana is supported by OP, banishes the boyfriend, and the women return to their original arrangement.
• Update: Later, they find equal-sized bedrooms in a new apartment—B plot resolved.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [02:09] Damian: "There's an inherent law to roommates... there feels like a very black and white code to roommates. Of course, there's always room for nuance, and that's where the fun happens."
• [13:32] Tommy: "Either it's like, hey guys, it turned out to be nothing. Or it's like, turns out my roommate has been drawing me as a little piggy and he's been trying to make me turn into one."
• [20:05] Shane: "You're putting your boundaries in their space... You can't do that, man. I pay rent. I have access to the kitchen."
• [35:03] Damian: "It's not sometimes life happens to everyone but you."
• [46:13] Shane: "You don't need to find out firsthand why her roommates and boyfriend don't want to live with her either."
• [61:32] Shane: "This is the Genghis Khan of roommates!"
• [68:11] Shane (reading update): "Tom is a prick. And Lana sobbed and apologized and cried and I fed her wine. She didn't wanna see Tom, who obviously assumed he lived there now."
• [72:07] Shane: "So happy ending, fellas. We did it."
• [72:41] Tommy: "And Tom should be thrown into the sun."

Important Timestamps

• 02:09 — Damian on "roommate law" and respect
• 08:31 — Tommy: mismatched roommate expectations post-college
• 13:32 — Tommy’s "little piggy" sketch on Reddit updates
• 20:05 — Shane on roommate boundaries crossed
• 32:31-35:07 — Rapid-fire takes on laundry drama, with Shane and Damian
• 46:13 — Shane's one-liner about not housing problematic coworkers
• 54:08 — Tommy’s praise for prioritizing safety in dangerous roommate situations
• 61:32 — Shane’s Genghis Khan analogy
• 68:11 — Shane (as OP) sharing the dramatic story conclusion

Tone and Language

Throughout the episode, the Smosh crew keeps the vibe irreverent, witty, and packed with banter. They aren’t afraid to get serious when discussing power imbalances or the dangers of toxic cohabitation ("ditch everything, good job"), but quickly swerve back to comedic spins on otherwise tense tales (e.g., proposing "punishments" for villainous roommates or riffing about noir showdowns).

Summary Takeaway

This episode expertly balances laughter with empathy, offering a crash course on roommate survival—set to the soundtrack of hilarious, chaotic, and sometimes darkly relatable Reddit tales. Whether cautioning against overly strict laundry policies or supporting escape from abusive dynamics, the trio’s mix of jokes and real talk is both comforting and highly entertaining. If you’ve ever had—or been—the roommate from hell... you’ll feel seen.