I spent a day with SPENCER AGNEW

[@Jacksmex9888]

“DID SOMEBODY SAY MEATLOAF??”

[@prasanthraonilapu8809]

🎯

[@atharvadeshpande4749]

"It's just one of those days"

[@LPyxel]

I sUppOse SO!

[@miravvee]

it would appear so

[@AliFareedMC]

That was epic 😂

[@rumel45]

"that was the meta" as someone with 4 sisters i am HOWLING rn

[@lewis5341]

As someone with an older brother, it's true 😂

[@hagg4rd420]

As a younger sibling this was very true

[@sofiamirandadd]

As the middle child, what he said could not be more accurate

[@kinleys9748]

he aint wrong though i was the only girl and felt that😂

[@jessicajames6676]

As the baby who almost got her neck broke by her oldest brother bc we were obsessed with WWE, it's so valid.

[@Hemogoblin117]

Spencer and Alex have really killed it on the games channel this past year. It’s hard to quantify, but I feel like nearly every video is a blast while feeling effortless. Really impressive

[@Rrojas200]

Clearly you did not watch the quiplash video

[@_rat_5758]

Agreed

[@NobblerWobbler]

​ @Rrojas200 I didnt like the Quiplash or Uno videos. But those are still some pretty good stats given its been an entire year. 😁

[@ponchopi]

@@Rrojas200We don’t talk about that video

[@meverly7834]

Agreed

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

Gosh, the way Anthony reaffirmed spencer that he and alex are doing phenomenal with the Smosh Games channel. That was beautiful. He’s so right though, Smosh Games really blossomed this year and I think it’s because of the love Spencer and Alex have for the games and the cast.

[@lindsayf9225]

One thing I've noticed is everyone says Spencer AND Alex which says a lot about how well Games is run and that people are given the impression so clearly that the team functions as a unit

[@johnnycripplestar5167]

Smosh Games is definitely hitting the right spot right now thanks to Spencer and Alex. *Insert Alex's checkmate photo*

[@That1J1]

It's also true, I've never watched Smosh games over the years until recently, and hate giving subjective feedback, but man that channel is a blast to watch. It's the right mix of being good enough at said game and injecting some fun.

[@frankjohnson123]

He's a great boss, encouraging people to own the fruits of their labors and creativity.

[@ollysombrero8427]

Spencer looks like a very cool, deep, philosophical serial killer who also loves fishing.

[@SabsWhyTho]

He looks like the apprentice of the serial killer in criminal minds who is actually in love with the serial killer but is nearly nonverbal.

[@orishahar]

you can take the boy out of florida but you can’t take florida out of the boy

[@TheEnthusiasticHobo]

@@orishahar Florida is an incurable disease. Unfortunately there are no known treatments but you can learn to live with it. There is hope. 💛

[@potatoman7594]

Patrick (Spencer Agnew) Bateman

[@camaire]

George Lucas-Agnew

[@flannelsaurus]

You're correct, Anthony, I *did* want Spencer for Christmas 😍

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

Me too. Why isn’t he under my tree, Santa?!

[@emtheegeminixo]

We all did 😁

[@emtheegeminixo]

​@@bobthebuilderday6leaderExactly!

[@sofiamirandadd]

We’re so down bad. We’re so fucked 😭

[@TheEnthusiasticHobo]

I know it’s not really a gift giving holiday but for new years I would like Alex Tran please and thank you 🙏

[@thatfatginger]

when he called him "cast member" in the introduction 🥺😭❤

[@joeisnothome]

Is he cast?

[@andrewkennedy8129]

@@joeisnothomeyeah now! cast and director (based off video)

[@frostedjosieos]

They grow up so fast ❤

[@kamyleond1446]

He’s been cast for a while, the lead director role came after his cast role

[@m00nrac00n]

Not having imposter syndrom because you see yourself as the product of group effort is such an interesting, but understandable perspective. Only works because people at Smosh care and seem to be mostly actually friends with each other as well.

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

+ this

[@chadcharest9891]

This goes to show how intense imposter syndrome can be. Spencer was worried he wouldn't be funny. SPENCER. One of the undisputed most funny people on Smosh. I mean... the NBA/WNBA joke for Chosen TNTL: Trivial Pursuit is beyond a shadow of a doubt one of the funniest jokes I've heard in my life. Shane said on the Pod it's the joke he's the most jealous of not coming up with himself. It's just THAT good. And he's got a million of them.

[@jbotts1316]

@@chadcharest9891he is so quick witted that those jokes just seem to pop out of him without any effort at all lol. That NBA/WNBA joke is without a doubt one of my all time faves. It’s also just the reactions he gets when he says that shit that make it even better.

[@Canolliemayhem]

There's a Maori proverb that is often said at award ceremonies in New Zealand "Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" which essentially means "My success is not that of a only me but instead the strength of many" which I feel sums up what he's said pretty well. That success is made up of all the support and knowledge you've gained from the community.

[@bobthebuilderday6leader]

@@Canolliemayhem such a beautiful and profound proverb. Thanks for sharing! A little different but it reminds me of the “i am the product of all my inspirations before me” proverb in a way. Love New Zealand culture and the people.

[@Adamarchy77]

6:49 Spencer is “uncancellable” because the joke comes from someone who genuinely seems to care about people, he doesn’t punch down. Side note you think this was filmed around the height of the“he’s just a chill guy” meme, drinking game, drink every time someone says “chill” lol

[@Fra-gee-lay]

It also helps that the jokes are actually funny and read as quite clearly a joke. It doesnt have that clicky "am i right or am i right" vibe that people who actually believe the bullshit they're "joking" about.

[@JoshDudley]

I’m fully gay, and every time Spencer makes a gay joke I lose my shit because hearing gay jokes from straight guys who you can tell are true allies ARE FUNNY.

[@StrawbsIsAway]

exactly. the jokes are funny specifically because you can tell he doesn't genuinely hold any of the beliefs that typically go hand in hand with "edgy" humor.

[@marisophi]

i think it's also like this: by making those jokes, the actual joke is him, or the person who would say such a thing, not the people who are targeted in the literal joke. The gentlemen format is an excellerated version of this, where they all say kind of awful things, but the joke is the absurdity of these 19th cent upper class double standards of being polite but having the most vile politics and personal customs, and not for example the women they would make sexist jokes about

[@carmxxc]

I think it's his honesty when admitting the fact he has said things too

[@katehilliard6964]

Having a mountain dew ad before this interview was too perfect.

[@adammgolan]

What a way to *kickstart* the video.

[@thisislea93]

20:27 "It's kinda hard to fail when you're surrounded by those people.." that, to me says so much about the vibes at smosh. Like they all seem to genuinley care about each other.. it just warms my heart!

[@sandreaandrea]

I also do want to comment here and say that when Spencer is talking about the Angela and Amanda Resident Evil video and "showing girls a video game" is really cool for me because of that brother aspect. Spencer and Shayne (and Trevor and everyone) make it feel so non-toxic to be able to learn about and enjoy video games. When I was growing up, it was such a boys-only thing so much of the time, and it made it not fun to learn about or enjoy video games, but smosh games has made it fun again for me to like video games.

[@midnightelix]

Definitely, I had to have a more masc presenting name in videogames so I didn't get bullied lol I got so used to playing alone that when my friends or brother asks me to play with them I don't know how to act lol

[@elyzzayt]

I had the same experience, I have only brothers. When it was just my older brother and I, I would be so interested in video games but my brother would never let me touch them and say that it’s “not for girls”. So I legit grew up thinking I shouldn’t touch or like games unless my brothers said that it was cool to do so. Same thing with wrestling, we are a WWE/sports entertainment family and I was interested in it as a kid and again, my older brother would say it was just a boy thing. It wasn’t until recently where I’m learning how to play video games and watching pro wrestling more. I sucked at playing games but I learned what I liked and disliked about games and what games I gravitated more towards because of the let’s play KZbin era and those guys wouldn’t flat out tell me that I couldn’t watch, like, or play these games lol

[@AngelinaHicks-v6b]

THIS

[@TheAnnieOgden]

Reading this comment really just made things click-I love watching letsplays on KZbin and I think it's because I used to wake up Saturday mornings to watch my brother play videogames for fun. A good games channel brings back some of those nostalgic feelings for me.

[@miasabini9798]

we as fans also don't necessarily expect yall to one up each video when it becomes super popular from it's comedic moments. we just go in to find comfort and watch you guys bond with each other.

[@RockersWife23]

Yesss. When I'm on my computer playing a game, I've been having the smosh games Playlists on simultaneously. Just vibing with them vibing with each other.

[@Gus_Casio]

This!!💖

[@disappearng]

it's silly but the "bottled screams vs bottled laughter" analogy really is the way it's gone and I'm so happy it has. I was an OG fan, and now coming back it's like seeing my brothers and their family truly happy doing what they love-and THRIVING.

[@samverhaegen5612]

Pretty smart of Anthony to use his performance review conversations as content for this channel!

[@draisens]

well - the interview king could only go for so long. Anthony had his shining time at 2019-2021. Now that he interviewed basically every interesting underrated groups/phenomena, he's doing the best thing going for him - "interviewing" those he knows best - the employees at Smosh and Pressalike (obviously Smosh rn since Smosh is better known overall).

[@tiannagraham5210]

lmaoo that’s pretty funny

[@alexataylor2024]

Spencer is undoubtedly my favorite cast member, I’m so glad that he got to be in the cast and not just edit

[@ako5288]

exactly!! please I love him sm

[@faierie777]

Spencer screaming “MEAT LOAF??” Is what got me back into watching smosh entirely when it went viral 😭

[@jellllybean30]

DID SOMEBODY SAY MEATLOAF?!

[@dianazagalo5393]

3:42 this reminded me of that one video where they were playing poker dressed as random characters and shayne (dressed as Thing 1) just turns and goes "we are at work right now"

[@cassie6985]

I like that he doesn’t fall into the “humble” trap. There’s a difference between being humble and being self-deprecating in a way that’s unnecessary and honestly a bit of a (compassionate) eye-roll. I think it’s more courageous and authentic to be self-assured than it is to put yourself down all the time. And people can tell the difference between that and an ego, at least people whose opinions you ought to value

[@nairocamilo]

I don't know. One is authentic, the other is probably a social distress

[@two2birds]

I agreed until the "at least people whose opinions you ought to value." It sounds like the "people you ought to value" will always see it as confidence when to me, those people should be also be able to see when it's arrogance and let you know (instead of being yes men.) But otherwise I agree, the line between humility and self-deprecation can be thin

[@ttintagel]

Yes! False modesty can be unappealing.

[@honeypunches]

Sooo true. When Anthony praises him for his unique talent for saying “f*cked up shit with a straight face” he answers with, “Yeah, that feels like a skill of mine.” Something about that response was so refreshing. He doesn’t come off as bragging or attach any kind of emotion to it, but he also doesn’t deny it or deflect for fear of looking cocky. It’s so taboo to be self-assured nowadays, I love the way he can talk about his own skills in a matter-of-fact way.

[@sohinki]

Spencer is such a legend. What a great talk.

[@giafoneozu9998]

spencer solo edited like 20+ videos a week, noone can tell anyone, he does not do a great job! He is probably one of the most loyal and hardest workers on smosh! He did his job past any era, he deserves it!

[@leizero]

this is where they quote Bailey

[@viktorlogibernharsson2040]

Poor punctuation made this comment into an accidental hate comment😂 but I agree, Spencer Rocks!

[@giafoneozu9998]

@@viktorlogibernharsson2040 really? well it is not my first language so... yeah!

[@2morrowillcome]

I genuinely love the company model that Smosh, Dropout, et. al. seem to be setting up for new media. I'd love to see it extend beyond entertainment as the norm rather than the exception. This is such a magnificent way to run a company; from top down, supporting each other and lifting up everyone's strengths and talents. You all are a shining light in an uncertain industry and chaotic job market.

[@FullCircleStories]

A lot of people make "dog eat dog world" environments and they prove the question, what if we just stopped doing that? It's absolutely possible

[@dontfearimqueerXD]

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!!

[@ChaoticBlackCatEmpress]

I just spent 5 minutes trying not to die laughing as my kitten watched this on my phone with the most concentration as if he was super involved in their convo.

[@jennifervaughn2466]

Your cat has great taste!

[@Porschapls]

Even cats love Spencer Agnew

[@RatKingShriggy]

me whenever Spencer is on screen if i'm being honest

[@ChaoticBlackCatEmpress]

We love Smosh here! The Chosen fur-ever 👍

[@jennymontilla2209]

What I love about SMOSH is the same thing I love about FRIENDS. It feels like I'm hanging out with my friends and just having fun. Smosh has been my "friend's house". Their chaos and authenticity is soooooo addictinggggg

[@whoyoufightin1442]

this 👆 exactly what I struggle to explain to my bf about why smosh is my comfort channel cause I'm bashful about it

[@christinevillarreal913]

Yes exactly this. On days when I can’t bring myself to be around anybody, I can just turn on smosh and have the feeling of being around friends. I always end up feeling happier by the end of a video.

[@nachofast6144]

I know it's very unlikely but "I Spent a Day With OG Smosh Games Members" would be awesome. Joven, Lasercorn, Sohinki, Mari. Things must've been so different back then and they'd have such interesting things to share for sure.

[@atticusrosales298]

THIS ONE

[@yb6038]

Yes

[@chemgirl1331]

Especially now with OGSOG coming to an end (I think that's what's going on?), def agree to this one. I really would love to learn more about the Defy days from those perspectives, and Anthony would be a good person to have some of those convos. I miss Flick & Wes's energy so, SO much.

[@okk9244]

OMG YESS AND I WISH HE WOULD SPEND A DAY WITH BOZE!!! i love her vids sm. i miss watching the old smosh ones with her.

[@gracepine8357]

YES

[@austinclements8010]

This episode is like the WNBA, but all dudes Nah we love Spencer man! hes funny but sincere- the perfect combo for youtube

[@hugeinjapan4635]

The fact that Spencer's goal was to be a director seems to have informed his aesthetic. He's giving me Spielberg/Lucas/Kubrick vibes with the way he looks. His demeanor in front of the camera is just icing on the cake. Spencer, you're f'n awesome.

[@aishiacharya5764]

This year Smosh Games has truly blossomed into something so beautiful and warm, like Anthony said its like turning on a video and feeling like you have family and friends in the room. Thank you so much Spencer, Alex and the entire team at Smosh Games, We are so proud of you all and beyond grateful. Every video feels like a labour of so much love and that love translates to us, SO THANK YOU SO MUCH. And the way Anthony reaffirmed Spencer and Alex, I spent a day with Smosh Cast and Crew are truly some of my favourite things to watch.

[@emilyrieck5252]

NEW VIDEO? WITH SPENCER? ON CHRISTMAS? this day can’t get better

[@sleepypup]

!!!!

[@villa2802]

Spencer crushing his end of year review!

[@Octobris]

I legitimately was not interested in Smosh content in the slightest for over a decade and subscribed only shortly before Anthony came back. Defy owning Smosh before and not respecting the audience really showed throughout the years and I simply wasn't connecting with that approach. Now, when Smosh is fully independent, the authenticity of the cast REALLY shines. Constantly trying to recapture lightning in a bottle never works. But what Smosh is doing now generates new lightning with every single upload. It truly feels like the golden era. Ps. I'm a subscriber of Anthony's channel basically since the beginning - not because I'm a superfan, but because when he left Smosh, his mature take on making videos and the connection he cultivated with his guests was genuinely the content I could get behind.

[@2luv.ingdrawings]

YES, THE FACT THAT IF THEYRE ALL LAUGHING IT’S A GREAT VIDEO!! As a viewer, it’s always a good time knowing that the people in the video I’m watching is having fun themselves. it allows the audience to feel a connection with the cast, aka making inside jokes within the fandom, and it’s hilarious because it really is a big cousin hang out 🤷

[@PlyrMava.]

Spencer is right on the money for why fans like myself enjoy the current iteration of Smosh. I just started watching the content earlier this year, and I really enjoy that the videos feel like the cast is just having fun making each other laugh rather than trying to be funny for the audience. Everyone's strengths and personalities just work so well together. 2025 is gonna be a good year!

[@CreamCakes420]

Then 5 cast members get hit by cars 🚗 🚗 🚗

[@ellaj9380]

great explanation of the "aspirational" vibe for Smosh - as someone who is separated from lots of my friends and finding it hard, post-covid, to make new connections that are light but meaningful, Smosh represents not just a space I would want to play in but the kind of person, and the kind of friend, that I want to be and to have in my life. thanks for bringing us shared enjoyment that is thoughtful without being navel-gazing, personal without being intrusive, and tender without being saccharine. 👍👍

[@pochaccocino]

yes!!!!!

[@Volderon]

0:38 It really is, Spencer. Thank you Anthony for this Christmas gift

[@franklinmcLaughlin]

*Spencers Gifts FTFY

[@p_b2000]

7:59 throwing my two cents in, I think the reason everybody can see its non-serious is because how legitimately sincere he has shown himself to be about so many different things, and that the things he says are so absurd

[@Ch-gq2kp]

Cents

[@p_b2000]

@Ch-gq2kp omfg you're so right, I didn't even notice my mistake lol. Thanks!!

[@Birdie-i7p]

All this made me do was realize how much more I love and adore Spencer Agnew

[@jare3959]

That's one of the highest honours in life. People knowing that "you're not like that". I've experienced that I think twice. It meant even more because I struggle a lot with feeling misunderstood. So actually having someone understand what I'm about meant the world.

[@lisarebellion1996]

Spencer saying “everyone is so good at tee-ing eachother up” is so monumental. I’m currently in a band in Little Rock Arkansas, I manage a band in the same city. And being that kind of “team player” while playing with the team??? >>> That is a quote that will sit with me, because it came from a very safe and trusted artist. Thank you, Spencer. Truly, a gem. In so many ways.

[@majaxeniajakobsen6089]

HELL YEAH!

[@PermanentlyFrosty]

Spencer honestly has such a unique sense of humor, he is an incredible addition on camera. He fills in a comedy niche that is totally unique to him, and plays off the rest of the cast so well

[@pochaccocino]

25:36 considering i've gotten many board games they've played on the channel (hues and clues was a hit this christmas!!-cannot wait to play moose master) i think they're rlly accomplishing this goal :) i aspire to have a friend group like smosh games

[@AnaisC.I.Austin]

I love that we got an interview with Spencer!! On Smosh Games he seems way more animated, and seeing his more chill side is very cool. He seems like the kind of guy that would be so insightful, chill, and welcoming to everybody. It's awesome to know that he leads the Games channel in such a caring and intentional way for everyone there and for us (the audience), too! Spencer seems like a great guy.

[@Sailor_Trevor_Smosh]

DID SOMEBODY SAY SPENCER AGNEW?

[@becoming.indigo]

Spencer's monsters inc analogy is top tier 😂 Also I'm so happy to be a fan during this era of smosh. I am legitimately excited for the 'big plans' this coming year. Thank you Anthony, thank you Spencer

[@chiseledmedal2634]

25:04 I love the Angela Amanda and Spencer let’s plays would be cool to see more games!

[@tamikaparis6613]

i found out the other day that spencer used to be on CLEVVER TV (i used to watch it religiously) and never realised😭😭 insane fr

[@monicakasza8429]

I found him soooo familiar and i had no idea where from, now i am starting to connect the dots

[@daanachmad4032]

It took me sometime to realise my first Spencer video was a Clevver TV video with Ryland Adams. Yes, that Ryland, the one who is now married to Shane Dawson.

[@ElianaRosalind]

SAME! i remember watching that video at like 15 bc i watched clevver daily And now, a decade later, i see spencer again & loving it

[@GSP96]

@@daanachmad4032dayum the world is small huh

[@daanachmad4032]

@@GSP96 Just like how my shock realising that Shayne appeared in an iCarly episode, an episode which I remember. While I don't remember his character's name, I do remember a preppy-looking schoolboy. It is even more shocking because the very first Smosh video I watched that featured Shayne ...... was that Snapchat sketch video. You know, the one where he appeared in his underwear. 😅 If it was a different Smosh video, I would be less shocked.

[@laelarose]

0:38 I literally just woke up and saw this on my front page and thought “this is the best present ever” he knows me so well

[@sleepygyro]

We get the sweetheart of Smosh on Christmas???? A true Christmas gift. 🎁 ❤

[@Mezzy..]

13:20 this goes to show that as fans we should not judge people so harshly and immediately when we watch them on a screen. At the end of the day, they are real people and we don’t know them, so for the fact that they are putting themselves out there for our viewing pleasure we should give them the grace of lack of judgement.

[@xRoseWitchx]

What I love about smosh is that they found themselves in reality whereas most youtube channels would change their content rather than adapt. Its a huge factor in smosh making a huge comeback

[@Andi_Monet87]

Best Christmas present EVER! Thank you Anthony and Spencer!!

[@jennifervaughn2466]

I second that!

[@Ariplaygames]

My favorite thing about current Smosh is how happy and fullfilled everyone seems to be. They all seem to be growing and exploring new things with the support of the company and you can tell in how creative and amazing the content has been lately that they actually are happy with their job.

[@lukawang624]

this honestly does feel like i woke up to a fantastic christmas gift 🥹 like i understand that i probably will never actually KNOW them and be friends with them (esp this being a spencer focused episode) but learning more about them and just being around their energy is so relaxing and safe. & hearing what their work/online presence means to them helps too! like to know their expectations/boundaries

[@LUKEBLAKE123]

Ive never been more excited for an i spend a day with, love how Spencer sees thing and his approach to comedy, such a legend

[@Shoombashoomba]

17:32 "I don't want to talk about them like they're toddlers" Editor: Adds every video of Angela on Smosh Games.

[@BenAstridge]

Spencer does have a lovely vibe. He seems totally non-malicious no matter what out of pocket thing he says. He just seems nice

[@chelseabacon91]

I think what’s kept me coming back to Smosh games & Smosh in general is authentic friendships built within the team. From editors to directors & on screen staff you can see & feel the how close everyone is. Can’t wait for the new year & new adventures y’all are going to throw our way.

[@amyanakc]

When the cast is giggling and having fun, it almost doesn't matter what game they'rre playing for me. Also, maybe it's just because I'm a mom, but I worry about Spencer's caffeine intake a little bit. I'm sure he knows what's best for himself though.

[@depressed-zillennial]

He’s so well spoken. It’s nice to see him in a serious setting. Also proud of him for setting boundaries on keeping a private life.

[@adammartin27]

Spencer is such a kind, well-spoken, and intelligent individual like we are so lucky to have him

[@MooGiGon666]

1:29 That was the meta 💀💀💀

[@tiktaktictac]

what does that mean? like "it's canon" or "it's the lore" or something?

[@DavoReds]

​@@tiktaktictac It's a term used in competitive games to refer to how people play the game currently. For example, if a character suddenly gets super strong and everyone starts using it, that character is the meta. It can also refer to techniques or strategies, like Spencer does for hitting his sisters

[@nyxx7813]

​@@tiktaktictac meta used like this is referring to gaming. Specifically the meta-game. the meta-game within in a game is dependent on various factors. for example, in a game like overwatch theres tierlists of the characters based on their performance "In the meta". Then that brings in terms like "nerf" or "buff". Nerfing something is essentially weakening something. Metas aren't defined by game developers, but by players. So if in a game there was 10 characters, but over time players slowly find out that characters 4-8 are insanely good. Then that means characters 4-8 throught out the games player base are playing them and a bunch of data is collected to produce the "meta". Its win rates, pick rates, ease of use, etc. if you play any call of duty, that games meta is defined by the guns and perks, sometimes even the operator you use (character model) can have an impact on competitive performance. So when he uses it about hitting his sisters, he is saying that it was just the most common outcome or methodology of executing harassing and fighting with his sisters was hitting. but its not as one to one or that anal about it being a collection of data 🤓🤓🤓 hes more so saying that wasj ust the most common thing that happened. Phyiscal sports kind of have metas. Like height in basketball. Anatomy based pros and cons related to like physical measurements. In the olympics there are banned shoes for running sports because they like fuck up the "meta" and are assisting runners to much. Some shoes give you about a half inch of boost in stride distance bla bla. I hope this helps.

[@SkyRandir]

​@@tiktaktictac Meta is an acronym mostly in gaming for Most Effective Tactic Available. It basically means "this is the way to get the best result in the game" So he's basically saying that fighting his sisters was the way lots of people were back then

[@tiktaktictac]

@@SkyRandir appreciate it 🙏

[@jenncwest]

As a relative newbie to the Smosh universe, Smosh Games was the last channel I explored. I'm not much of a gamer in any sense, but I am thoroughly entertained by Smosh Games videos. I can't wait to see what's coming in the future!

[@DanaYewbank]

Same! I avoided the channel for a while cause I just figured it wouldn’t feel relevant to me (and I admittedly still don’t engage much with the more video game-specific videos), but it has honestly become one of my favorite Smosh channels! Especially after the latest Dread series 🤯

[@danielwilson8787]

This felt like an employee review a lil bit towards the end. Spencer is great and being so upfront and public about his journey and performance on the Games channel speaks volumes to his work ethic and drive.

[@Nellytak]

Spencer is baby girl, Daddy, and bestie. This needs no explanation, you all get it.

[@AnnieIsFine]

Oh hey new Anthony vid- IS THAT THE CHOSEN???

[@AnnieIsFine]

Only og’s will know

[@emmaspeck230]

I LOVE SPENCER “That was the meta” I’m laughing as the oldest sister 😭😂

[@jaymicris]

SPENCER 🎉, now it’s truly Christmas. Happy Holidays everyone 🎄🎁🎅🏻❄️

[@AngelinaHicks-v6b]

Spencer deserves ALL his flowers and praise this man means everything to me

[@nicolediablo]

this was the best christmas present ever! i swear i fall in love with spencer more and more always.

[@cliffordbunton8788]

I couldn't fathom Smosh's entire existence without Spencer. As a fan I absolutely love his style of comedy. He's so much more than an editor...

[@jbotts1316]

I feel like this video was like the best kind of performance appraisal for Spencer lol. But honestly, the Games channel is one of the things I look forward to the most and also rewatch constantly. I definitely feel what Spencer was saying where the best videos have been the ones where they are just trying to have the most fun. You can see the change over previous eras where it’s all about numbers and what performs better, this era just seems so much more authentic. It’s probably why I enjoy it the most, it’s truly about laughs and friendships. I think this current cast lineup is also helping that though too because they all are just so good together and just bounce of each other so well!

[@Mezzy..]

I absolutely love how much Anthony glazes his guests in the intro

[@thelaughingostrich]

Spencer voiced why I love smosh so much. Glad to see everyone having a great time.

[@dukeaccent]

I love Spencer, thanks for having him on the show

[@RistrettoReader]

I’m a Spencer girlie ❤❤ he just really calls to what I find interesting online. Similar to someone I would choose to spend time with in real life, like a friend. That’s his appeal. He manages to do that to almost everyone, I feel. He’s done amazing things with the Games channel and wow I’m excited hearing about yall having big plans!!

[@HouseMDaddict]

Before a year ago, I would've never watched a Smosh video. Now I'm subscribed to most of the Smosh channels. The variety is awesome. I've been on KZbin since the beginning and Smosh's humor wasn't my kind of humor, so while I was aware of Smosh for over a decade, I didn't watch their stuff. I started to watch "I spent a day with.." during the pandemic, knowing who Anthony was and it was awesome, then I remember hearing mythical bought Smosh after Defy died on the Philip DeFranco show, and then when Ian was on "I spent a day with..." And it was announced Ian and Anthony were getting back together, I started watching the Smosh channels and loved the content from TNTL to Reddit Stories to Smosh Mouth, to a lot of the table top games they played. Idk it just seemed better than the really weird and chaotic nature of the old content and it drew me in.

[@shadowmomma]

Best Christmas gift EVER!!!!

[@iheartstars333]

I totally agree that Spencer is so good at letting the audience feel like they know him yet sharing so little about his past and life outside smosh. I just realized how little I actually know about Spencer. I don't even know how old he is yet he feels like a friend who I've known for so long. A really tricky thing to achieve but he does it so easily.

[@jennzange2700]

It's really nice how much positive praise and acknowledgement to Spencer's work Anthony gave

[@FrancescaAR16]

love love love this video. smosh games really used to be a channel i did not care much for in the smosh family but now it's one of my, if not THE favorite channel. spencer I adore you and you're among the best people that ever happened to smosh and I'm really glad we get to see it more and more directly ❤

[@trashleemakeup4404]

For real though, anytime I’ve recently asked someone if they watch smosh they’re all replied so enthusiastically and then we’ve spent the next 1+ talking about smosh. That’s the kind of thing you guys have going and I love it

[@Sorfinali]

Man turns to face Anthony being more direct, giving them both more space, and clearly values this conversation rather than sitting in the direction of the chairs regardless of being a director himself, knowing that can be counter-intuitive. #1 Clue Spencer is chill and authentic. Absolutely lovely.

[@amacias11298]

Smosh gives the “if FRIENDS was a KZbin channel” vibe and that’s what I like

[@frostedjosieos]

I really think one of the reasons Spencer has become so beloved by the Smosh community is that whenever he’s in a video you can tell everyone in the room finds him so funny. All these people who were hired as cast for their comedic chops, and this editor/director is the guy who makes them all laugh more than anyone.

[@ihaveitallyo]

Spencer is so chill and the aspire goal makes so much sense. The games content has been my favorite lately

[@Sir.Mr.DudeMan]

Everyone really makes it feel like I'm just hanging out with them. The Vibes are immaculate!

[@brytonluxton7105]

I think something big I've noticed in the past year, across all channels, is how much fun the crew is having while the videos are being filmed. It used to be that you'd occasionally hear Shayne or another cast member laugh, if they were watching a vid be filmed, but it's rare that a video these days doesn't have the sounds of crew laughter in the background. It really shows how much fun everyone is having, and as a viewer, having that extra layer, it just adds so much.

[@Djinnerator]

Spencer graces my screen, my day is immediately made. Spencer is love ❤️

[@Boudiska]

When people ask why I love watching Smosh so much, I explain that it's because I love watching a group of friends share things, have laughs, and get to explore their creative paths. Hearing Spencer explain that the target tone for Smosh is aspirational seems spot on. I love watching the shows because the cast and crew remind me of my own friends - now that we're all adults we have busy lives and don't get to hang out so much, but when we do, the vibes are often very similar to the Smosh gang. Watching Smosh videos gives me the opportunity to experience some of that joy when my friends aren't around. 💛

[@marleyroppolo1910]

13:53 this commentary on detaching from numbers I think is so relatable even from someone who does not necessarily have a social media platform like Anthony and Spencer. It’s hard to know the balance of healthy sharing and also keeping your own mental health intact. But also not getting focused on numbers. I aspire to be more able to focus on my life outside of social media, good on Spencer for making boundaries early on.

[@DazeLux]

I freakin love Spencer and everything that him and the crew have accomplished at Smosh Games. Literally my favorite Smosh channel because it always feels like I have someone that I'm hanging out with. They've definitely achieved the "aspirational" tone that they were going for. Cant wait for more

[@MrRikrdorm]

I get the vibe that these series with Smosh cast is Anthony crunching their 1:1's and making content into 1 thing.

[@bravelittletaylor]

I'm so glad Spencer is getting his flowers here. He's so smart and so funny, and seems incredibly conscientious about the content he touches.

[@sleepypup]

Spencer is the perfect amount of humble but not cocky and I completely understand why people think he's so hot. 🙌🏼 Edit: I do wish this video was like an extra hour long tbh. Dream blunt rotation

[@myyyles]

This may be a little deep, but Smosh is the ONLY channel that doesn’t make me want to end my life. I genuinely want to thank you all for the authenticity and kindness that is put into the videos from Smosh. Obviously I only know what is shown to the viewer but the purity of that channel is something I value very highly. For years I’ve been struggling with mental health and the only thing that keeps me going most of the time is a Smosh video. 🖤

[@ConejitoPequenito]

I'm not used to Spencer's jokes not being followed by a room of hysterical laughter. I keep waiting for Courtney to throw their head back

[@ToriKlepto]

Spencer is one of my fave members of Smosh! He has brought so much quality and joy to the videos. I'm glad he decided to try being on camera :)

[@draisens]

Also - just to note - Spencer's been there since 2014. back then he only edited videos, but he persevered through the bs of defy, the layoffs and the bloody shutdown. compared to a lot of the crew, he does deserve to be where he's at.