Episode
Dating Is Cooked | Reading Reddit Stories
- Podcast
- Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
- Published
- May 2, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4558
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- https://audioboom.com/posts/8897613
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Summary
The Smosh crew navigates a series of bizarre and high-stakes Reddit relationship dilemmas. From unsettling kinks to life-altering decisions involving massive quantities of cheese, no dating scenario is safe from chaos.
Topics
- Reddit Stories
- Dating Advice
- Relationship Drama
- Social Anxiety
- Pop Culture
- Comedy Podcast
- Internet Subcultures
Highlights
- Main idea: Dating is rarely as simple as the internet claims, often involving bizarre red flags
- Failure mode: Over-investing in niche hobbies or commodities, like expensive cheese, can lead to total life collapse
- Practical takeaway: When navigating ambiguous social cues, subtle shifts in conversation can help gauge interest without high risk
- Tension: The fine line between a harmless quirk and a fundamental incompatibility in new relationships
- Absurdity: The sheer scale of drama found in online forums, ranging from minor social anxieties to financial ruin
Chapters
1:00The Bug Kink Red Flag: A discussion on whether a partner's interest in bug-squishing is a dealbreaker two weeks into dating.13:00Naming Inanimate Objects: The hosts debate the magic of naming objects like Roombas and the weirdness of partner habits.19:00The Symptom Check: Analyzing a situation where a partner's medical concern feels more like an interrogation.25:00Decoding Neighborly Interest: Navigating the uncertainty of whether a neighbor is being friendly or flirting.42:00The Carabiner Incident: A look at the awkwardness of trying to impress a partner with seemingly random items.48:00The Great Cheese Wheel Disaster: A deep dive into a relationship and financial ruin caused by an obsession with a massive cheese wheel.54:00The Vanilla Shampoo Debate: Evaluating the drama surrounding small, seemingly insignificant gift choices in a relationship.