Episode
Did They Really Post That? w/ Mari Takahashi | Reading Reddit Stories
- Podcast
- Smosh Reads Reddit Stories
- Published
- Feb 7, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3796
- Processing state
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- https://audioboom.com/posts/8857801
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Summary
Smosh legends react to a series of chaotic and polarizing Reddit 'Am I the Asshole' stories. The group debates everything from petty family revenge to intense interpersonal conflicts and social boundaries.
Topics
- Reddit Stories
- Am I the Asshole
- Social Boundaries
- Pop Culture
- Relationship Drama
- Smosh
- Tabletop Gaming
- Internet Subcultures
Highlights
- Main idea: A debate on whether replacing family photos with dog photos is a valid consequence for non-compliance
- Failure mode: The social fallout of setting boundaries with friends who overstep during visits
- Practical takeaway: Navigating accusations of 'passport bro' behavior and 'white savior' complexes in international relationships
- Main idea: Evaluating the ethics of 'cheating' in eating competitions via genetic spice tolerance
- Social tension: The difficulty of navigating grief and artistic expression after a loss
Chapters
1:00The Dog Photo Revenge: A discussion on the audacity of replacing cousins in a family phone case with pictures of a dog in a costume.11:00House Guest Boundaries: Reacting to a story about a friend who overstayed their welcome and depleted the household food supply.25:00The Passport Bro Accusation: A heated debate over a conflict involving an Italian partner, a flirting friend, and intense social labels.39:00D&D Etiquette: Discussing the responsibilities of a player when they feel they are performing poorly in a tabletop campaign.44:00Art and Grief: Analyzing the controversy of drawing an unflattering portrait of a deceased individual.58:00The Spicy Food Superpower: A look at a person who uses high spice tolerance to win eating competitions and the ethics of 'genetic advantage'.