I spent an hour with ANTHONY PADILLA | Smosh Mouth 6
[00:01 - 00:21]Introduction to the Smoshcast with hosts Shane Topp and Amanda Lee-Him Canto
[00:21 - 00:48]First episode of reboot discusses Anthony's return and Smosh being whole again
[00:26 - 01:29]Story of Smosh's journey, including being sold and bought back
[01:06 - 01:11]Last time Anthony saw Shane was on set, he hinted it might be his last day but couldn't say anything
[01:29 - 02:42]Corporate involvement and lack of creative freedom led to issues for Ian and Anthony
[02:16 - 02:50]Shane and Anthony reminiscing about busy times at Smosh and not getting to talk much
[02:50 - 04:20]Corporate involvement and lack of creative freedom led to issues for Ian and Anthony
[03:30 - 03:59]Last time Anthony saw Shane was on set, he hinted it might be his last day but couldn't say anything
[04:20 - 04:41]Story of Smosh's journey, including being sold and bought back
[04:29 - 05:22]Shane and Anthony reminiscing about busy times at Smosh and not getting to talk much
[05:22 - 06:52]Last time Anthony saw Shane was on set, he hinted it might be his last day but couldn't say anything
[06:19 - 07:38]Bittersweet goodbye on the street, Anthony knew it was his last day
[07:39 - 08:28]Six years later, Anthony returns to Smosh and it's six years and six days since his departure announcement
[08:28 - 09:47]Bittersweet goodbye on the street, Anthony knew it was his last day
[08:59 - 09:12]They mention a specific memory of going to Echo Park Lake with friends and feeling disconnected from their phone, knowing that more reactions and views were pouring in.
[09:13 - 12:17]The speaker discusses their feelings about leaving a project or brand they were deeply involved with, and the strange void it left in their life.
[10:14 - 11:44]They mention the role of friendship within the brand, and how it played a part in the success of the second channel, Smosh Pit.
[10:45 - 11:06]They mention a specific memory of going to Echo Park Lake with friends and feeling disconnected from their phone, knowing that more reactions and views were pouring in.
[12:17 - 14:18]They mention the role of friendship within the brand, and how it played a part in the success of the second channel, Smosh Pit.
[13:43 - 14:31]The speaker discusses their feelings about leaving a project or brand they were deeply involved with, and the strange void it left in their life.
[14:31 - 15:37]The speaker talks about their audition for Smosh and the unique question they were asked, showcasing their vulnerability and leading to their eventual hire.
[15:10 - 16:24]They mention Ian's growth in confidence and writing ability, and their admiration for his skills.
[15:16 - 16:45]The speaker discusses the impact of the recent announcement and acquisition of Smosh, and how it has brought a sense of certainty and confidence to Ian.
[15:56 - 18:57]They reflect on the change in dynamics between them and Ian, with Ian now stepping into a leadership role and thriving in it.
[18:58 - 19:05]The speaker discusses their feelings about leaving a project or brand they were deeply involved with, and the strange void it left in their life.
[19:05 - 19:59]They reflect on the change in dynamics between them and Ian, with Ian now stepping into a leadership role and thriving in it.
[20:00 - 20:56]The speaker discusses the impact of the recent announcement and acquisition of Smosh, and how it has brought a sense of certainty and confidence to Ian.
[20:56 - 22:14]The person being discussed seems to have gained confidence over the years
[22:14 - 22:49]The speaker loves working with someone who has great ideas
[22:28 - 23:08]The person being discussed seems to have gained confidence over the years
[22:49 - 23:18]The speaker loves working with someone who has great ideas
[23:18 - 23:38]The person being discussed may have had doubts about their abilities in the past
[23:38 - 24:08]They saw the person being discussed "level up" after DeFi collapsed
[24:08 - 24:22]The speaker heard about jokes being made about their absence from Smosh
[24:22 - 24:58]The person being discussed seems to have gained confidence over the years
[24:59 - 25:20]The person being discussed played a major role in saving Smosh
[25:21 - 26:45]The person being discussed may have had doubts about their abilities in the past
[25:29 - 26:29]The speaker was bitter about leaving Smosh and thought it was ruined, but was proven wrong
[26:29 - 28:46]The speaker always felt they needed to have creative input and decision-making power to work on Smosh again
[27:42 - 28:53]They both noticed an increase in confidence on camera
[28:19 - 29:21]The speaker always felt they needed to have creative input and decision-making power to work on Smosh again
[29:36 - 30:45]The person being discussed may have had doubts about their abilities in the past
[30:45 - 31:06]The speaker heard about jokes being made about their absence from Smosh
[30:53 - 31:51]2019 was a difficult year for the person being discussed
[31:06 - 31:27]The speaker heard about jokes being made about their absence from Smosh
[31:27 - 32:58]The first time they saw a Smosh video after leaving was Wild West Smosh Summer Games
[31:57 - 33:44]The conversation starts with the discussion of a past event involving Anthony and a rule to not mention his name.
[32:11 - 32:44]The group often joked about the "Where's Anthony?" trend on their videos and it became a running joke.
[32:16 - 32:50]They both noticed an increase in confidence on camera
[34:36 - 38:33]The conversation ends with the idea that taking a step away from the brand helped the speaker and their former co-hosts figure out who they are as individuals and strengthen their friendship.
[36:21 - 38:16]They talk about the impact of comments from fans about Anthony's absence and how it affected their content.
[37:53 - 38:54]They bring up the idea of "never meet your heroes" and how it can be difficult for fans to see their favorite creators as real people.
[38:54 - 40:47]The conversation ends with the idea that taking a step away from the brand helped the speaker and their former co-hosts figure out who they are as individuals and strengthen their friendship.
[39:26 - 40:16]The speaker talks about a fan encounter where they were recognized and praised for their positivity on the show.
[39:42 - 39:54]The speaker mentions their own post-breakup state during this time and how it affected their humor.
[40:16 - 41:22]The speaker talks about a fan encounter where they were recognized and praised for their positivity on the show.
[41:22 - 42:21]The group often joked about the "Where's Anthony?" trend on their videos and it became a running joke.
[41:29 - 44:28]The conversation ends with the idea that taking a step away from the brand helped the speaker and their former co-hosts figure out who they are as individuals and strengthen their friendship.
[44:29 - 46:43]Leaving Smosh was the best decision for both parties as the duo needed to grow and start their own projects.
[45:11 - 49:25]The Smosh deal allowed him to focus on his strengths in both his new show and the absurdity in Smosh.
[49:26 - 50:20]He learned how to communicate and hold conversations through the interviews, which helped him become more extroverted.
[50:20 - 53:09]His early interviews focused on cringe and absurdity, but evolved to become more serious and focused on curiosity and learning about others.
[53:10 - 55:01]The Smosh deal allowed him to focus on his strengths in both his new show and the absurdity in Smosh.
[53:29 - 53:44]His early interviews focused on cringe and absurdity, but evolved to become more serious and focused on curiosity and learning about others.
[53:45 - 55:13]Starting the podcast helped him work through his feelings and was therapeutic.
[55:13 - 56:51]Creating characters helped him work through his own identity and understand others better.
[56:52 - 57:55]Anthony Padilla discusses his return to Smosh and how it has been a month since he came back.
[57:56 - 59:50]Anthony has been observing and getting to know everyone at Smosh, as well as looking at data to improve the content.
[59:05 - 1.01:43]He talks about his initial worries about being able to handle the workload, but is now overwhelmed and learning a lot.
[1.01:44 - 1.03:11]Anthony is excited to be back and sees potential for more shows and content on the Smosh Pit channel.
[1.01:49 - 1.02:39]He talks about his initial worries about being able to handle the workload, but is now overwhelmed and learning a lot.
[1.03:11 - 1.04:44]Anthony is excited to be back and sees potential for more shows and content on the Smosh Pit channel.
[1.03:40 - 1.05:42]He jokingly mentions being on the "shit list" and improvises a kiss with Ian.
[1.03:56 - 1.04:16]He and Ian are joint hosts on the channel and they are working on a podcast together that will be released on the Smosh Pit channel.
[1.04:44 - 1.05:33]The hosts express their excitement and gratitude for Anthony's return.