2023 Was A Wild Year | Smosh Mouth 25
[00:04 - 00:17]Introduction to the podcast Smoshmouth, with hosts Shane and Amanda, joined by Chance
[00:17 - 01:00]Reflection on the year feeling both long and short
[01:01 - 01:58]Shane got married and went on a 10-day honeymoon through Northern California, visiting Humboldt, Monterey Bay, Wine Country, and Hearst Castle
[01:59 - 02:04]Amanda did not go on a honeymoon, but went to Cambria and saw Fortin seals and Hearst Castle
[02:05 - 03:50]Shane got married and went on a 10-day honeymoon through Northern California, visiting Humboldt, Monterey Bay, Wine Country, and Hearst Castle
[02:13 - 03:30]Discussion of William Hearst, the inspiration for Citizen Kane and his extravagant castle
[03:50 - 04:51]Shane went to one wedding, Kimmy's, right after her own wedding
[03:56 - 05:11]Shane's husband became a US citizen, allowing them to travel internationally
[04:05 - 04:26]Amanda did not go on a honeymoon, but went to Cambria and saw Fortin seals and Hearst Castle
[04:27 - 05:33]Possibility of going to Mexico City, Portugal, Ireland, and Italy with husband
[04:51 - 06:17]Shane went to one wedding, Kimmy's, right after her own wedding
[05:33 - 05:58]Smoshmouth podcast started halfway through the year and is currently on episode 26
[05:58 - 07:05]Began year with determination and commitment to forming new habits
[05:58 - 07:56]Reflection on the year feeling both long and short
[06:05 - 06:17]Attended two weddings throughout the year.
[07:05 - 07:22]Struggled with perfectionism and feeling obligated to accomplish things
[07:23 - 07:56]Specifically struggled with achieving splits, but still committed to stretching and physical fitness
[07:57 - 09:32]Mention of Mr. Beast hiring, but then news breaks and topic changes.
[07:57 - 09:48]Anthony's return was a surprise and initially caused confusion for the speaker
[08:14 - 08:23]Struggled with perfectionism and feeling obligated to accomplish things
[08:30 - 08:36]Anthony's return was a surprise and initially caused confusion for the speaker
[08:58 - 09:19]Struggled with perfectionism and feeling obligated to accomplish things
[09:06 - 09:13]Considered future career plans and potential options
[09:19 - 09:25]Specifically struggled with achieving splits, but still committed to stretching and physical fitness
[09:27 - 09:32]Behind the scenes, there were concerns about the future of the job at Smosh
[09:49 - 10:03]Past couple of months have been Smosh at its peak
[10:04 - 10:33]Views and audience reach matter to a certain extent, as it is still a business
[10:34 - 10:50]Feeling secure in success allows for taking bigger risks and having more fun
[10:51 - 11:04]First half of year felt like one year, second half felt like another
[11:05 - 11:17]Chance also felt a divide in the year and started off with commitment to goals
[11:17 - 12:15]Specifically struggled with achieving splits, but still committed to stretching and physical fitness
[11:32 - 11:38]Working out five days a week and taking breaks from drinking alcohol
[11:38 - 12:08]Struggled with perfectionism and feeling obligated to accomplish things
[11:57 - 12:03]Chance also felt a divide in the year and started off with commitment to goals
[12:15 - 12:46]Specifically struggled with achieving splits, but still committed to stretching and physical fitness
[12:25 - 13:01]Working out five days a week and taking breaks from drinking alcohol
[13:01 - 13:12]First half of year felt like one year, second half felt like another
[13:13 - 13:18]Ian was acting weird and the speaker thought the company might go under again
[13:13 - 13:59]They discuss attending multiple weddings with different outfits
[13:19 - 13:25]Attended two weddings throughout the year.
[13:19 - 14:21]The speaker lists the weddings they attended in Miami, Guatemala, Laguna, and other places
[14:22 - 15:03]They mention attending a wedding for their own birthday party
[15:04 - 15:47]They discuss attending multiple weddings with different outfits
[15:47 - 16:41]The speaker talks about the SAG strike and how it affected their work in live shows
[16:02 - 17:03]They mention seeing celebrities at their live theater and how accessible improv shows are in LA
[17:03 - 18:31]The speaker expresses curiosity about improv shows in other cities
[18:38 - 19:58]They mention seeing celebrities at their live theater and how accessible improv shows are in LA
[19:58 - 21:05]They talk about the pressure of performing for a live audience and the importance of not relying on laughs
[20:30 - 20:36]The speaker shares their experience of releasing control in their solo show and forcing themselves to do characters based on audience suggestions.
[21:05 - 23:07]They talk about the pressure of performing for a live audience and the importance of not relying on laughs
[22:29 - 23:15]Enjoyment of being fully immersed in a character and the feeling of being present and tapped in
[22:29 - 23:38]The speaker shares their experience of releasing control in their solo show and forcing themselves to do characters based on audience suggestions.
[22:36 - 25:13]Finding humor in being serious and fully embodying a character
[25:13 - 28:28]Favorite Smosh moments of the year, including Let's Do This and Stupid Board Games
[26:20 - 27:43]Reflection on growing within Smosh and finding personal identities within the group
[27:55 - 31:26]Favorite Smosh moments of the year, including Let's Do This and Stupid Board Games
[30:02 - 31:49]Reflection on growing within Smosh and finding personal identities within the group
[31:49 - 34:23]Discussion on frustration with unaware people in public places, particularly on escalators
[33:48 - 36:48]Adapting to different states and cultures, particularly in terms of driving and weather
[35:37 - 36:42]Discussion on frustration with unaware people in public places, particularly on escalators
[36:36 - 38:50]They mention the one time the weather really impacted them was three days before their wedding when there was a potential for rain.
[38:34 - 41:13]The speaker reflects on how this year has been one of growth and awakening after the lockdown in 2020.
[38:50 - 41:44]The speaker is discussing the amount of rain they have experienced in their area.
[41:01 - 43:00]They mention their readiness to start dating again and discuss the societal pressures to constantly do more and work harder.
[42:20 - 43:30]The speaker reflects on how this year has been one of growth and awakening after the lockdown in 2020.
[43:30 - 46:08]The speaker talks about the busy filming schedule they have had and the need to delegate and ask for help.
[46:14 - 48:34]The speaker admits to checking People.com for celebrity news and gossip, including the recent arrest of Hulk Hogan's son.
[46:22 - 48:10]They mention the end of the year and speculate about the popular couple of the year, Travis Kelsey and Taylor Swift.
[48:10 - 51:15]The speaker admits to checking People.com for celebrity news and gossip, including the recent arrest of Hulk Hogan's son.
[50:20 - 53:05]They reflect on their insecurity about technical skills and their goal to improve in Google sheets.
[50:43 - 52:17]The speaker admits to checking People.com for celebrity news and gossip, including the recent arrest of Hulk Hogan's son.
[52:17 - 54:05]One speaker mentions having a Google sheet of books, movies, and TV shows they have consumed this year
[52:26 - 55:15]The speaker has read about 30 books this year and recommends "Song of Achilles"
[55:15 - 56:44]One speaker mentions having a Google sheet of books, movies, and TV shows they have consumed this year
[55:36 - 59:05]They discuss watching "Talk to Me" and "The Nun 2"
[59:05 - 59:19]One speaker says they have reached their limit with Marvel and Star Wars content and want to see more original content
[59:20 - 1.02:49]One speaker mentions having a Google sheet of books, movies, and TV shows they have consumed this year
[1.00:27 - 1.02:42]One speaker says they have reached their limit with Marvel and Star Wars content and want to see more original content
[1.02:49 - 1.05:37]One speaker mentions having a Google sheet of books, movies, and TV shows they have consumed this year
[1.03:17 - 1.05:21]They mention borrowing a keg from VidCon and naming it "Jacobi Keg Michael Myers"
[1.05:37 - 1.07:32]They discuss playing board games off camera and it being a different experience
[1.06:59 - 1.09:03]They look forward to the next year and use words like "passion" and "play" to describe it.
[1.07:39 - 1.08:38]One speaker says their word for the year is "boundaries" and another says theirs is "acceptance"