These Are A Few Of Our Favorite Things - SmoshCast #34

Ian, Damien, Courtney, and Shayne chat about the things they’re most passionate about in this world, from anime to good coffee.
ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
5:50 - Shayne’s Shout Out To Psychology
15:14 - Courtney Loves Music Videos
23:05 - Damien Prefers Voiceover Acting
29:23 - Ian Wants You To Drink Good Coffee
42:20 - What Shayne Loves About The Ocean
48:47 - Courtney’s Childhood Was Filled With Swimming & Camping
56:20 - Why Damien Stans Anime
1:10:10 - Ian Loves Korean Movies
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[@cecikahn3405]

Shayne: almost dies drowning in a pool Also Shayne: Guys I just love the ocean and water

[@woodzy731]

Ceci Kahn he did die in the swimming pool when he was a baby which is honestly crazier. His mom started performing CPR and was able to get him breathing again when the paramedics came.

[@darkallan5114]

Emma Woods well I almost drowned in a pool but now I’m scared No I’m joking I don’t get scared that way but I usually swim.

[@Slipknot4769]

It's the Batman origin! lol

[@trinityspark7160]

Sounds like Stockholm syndrome

[@randovids2381]

The duality of Shayne. The man who says he can't lie and spent like a year pretending to be afraid of chimps

[@Mezzy..]

Shayne in podcasts is like this extremely wise and knowledgeable psychologist with a lot of life experience meanwhile shayne in try not laugh be like HAHA POOP LOL

[@p_b2000]

This is the most accurate description of him I have ever heard

[@--Danni--]

Something something duality of man

[@Mezzy..]

@Decker Brady thankyou

[@davidgabato]

Damien talking about anime,,, it could be a whole podcast I’d listen to

[@rosefeather349]

David Gabato IKR

[@penelopewright8277]

No kidding!

[@adunolubanwo8269]

Same

[@kaylacy]

it’s amine

[@anthonyeasterwood532]

Almost thought it was a haiku for a second... So I'll put this into my personal haiku translator: Maybe a podcast, Damien and Anime, I'd listen to it.

[@syncinghearts]

the seconds following Courtney saying "eating out" is the BEST thing that has ever happened on youtube

[@christianmolinas280]

I didn't understand that part very well, why did they start laughing?

[@MrHarumachan]

try google it. you'll know why they start laughing

[@lenapity1091]

@UCGs0cBHYPguYPiJPJU4SdOA 13:09

[@Jozzieism]

is that the ginger chick?

[@RimuruTempest728]

Ian and Damien’s faces are literally saying “phrasing...”

[@littleloopy6221]

1:02:04 Damien's "What?! Shayne!!" Is sooo adorable! There is so much excitement and love between those two! I love it! ^^

[@seanscap]

y'all know damien lowkey highkey emotional in that point in time with all the damn feels

[@AmuroGabe]

This has been one of my favorite episodes of the SmoshCast. Courtney is right when she says that fans love learning more about you guys. Please continue making more episodes like this. I'd also like to make a suggestion for a possible future topic to discuss on the podcast. I would love to see a SmoshCast (or a series of Smosh Pit videos) where you guys discuss and tell stories about former Smosh shows like Day Jobs and Smosh & Order. Some shows have been briefly spoken of in previous Smoshcasts, but I really want to know about the creation, production, and what you really thought about those shows. Like why did Day Jobs only last a few episodes? What was it like filming with those businesses? How did Nick Uhas get involved in Smosh Labs? What was the preparation like for filming Smosh & Order? These unanswered questions keep me up at night.

[@suzie5530]

Actually smosh and order was bozes idea and now that she's gone I don't think they'll continue it

[@westernhorserider3827]

Suzie 55 yeah but there’s no reason why we can’t here more about it

[@Galma863]

I love those suggestions! I hope they do talk about these topics soon!

[@TierMasterx]

Agree!

[@Taz918]

Holy moly you dove deep in these suggestions...

[@clarawebster02468]

I love Courtney and Damien’s interactions they so wholesome

[@rosefeather349]

Clara Webster omg yes same

[@Andrea-ml3pe]

they’re baby

[@friendlyneigborhoodbean]

but they are supposed to be RiVaLs

[@benolds1552]

the looks they give each other when she said "eating out" was great

[@LeahKlein]

she did dye it! i actually really like courtney’s hair

[@sharondingle1607]

Right

[@alexphazma6778]

I really relate to Damien with having that fear of vast dark 'empty' spaces like the ocean, but still enjoy swimming

[@Andrea-ml3pe]

Alexandra M same

[@Hoopzenator]

It’s a legitimate fear, I think it is Thalassophobia or something. I definitely have it, but I love being at the beach up to my shoulders. Pools are fine.

[@IndianaJonas96]

@@Hoopzenator thats a really easy thing to have a strong fear of though? And phobias are more serious like, id imagine someone with thalassophobia would legitimately struggle to swim in the ocean..?

[@Hamhockss]

Personalities i get from this video: Ian - uncle dad Shayne - brawn and surprisingly brains Damian - gentle giant Courtney - ~feminine~ touch

[@TomBydand]

but how DOES kevin have a fresh haircut everyday?

[@chubberflubber5620]

tom bydand he’s gonna be bald soon

[@LoveLee_Dreamer]

He cuts a different hair every morning.

[@conansheahan7195]

He's bald and wears a wig

[@mechadoggy]

0:49

[@sharondingle1607]

Right

[@vampyk1tten946]

I love when people talk about what they are passionate about they just get so into it and most of the times you learn something you didn’t know

[@cavidnabili]

13:09 the facial responses after "eating out",the bois joking about it,just great 😂😂😂

[@oliviarose8201]

oh my gosh- smosh DEFINITELY needs to make a video of them camping... that’s a yes from me

[@Andrea-ml3pe]

courtney’s “eating out” bit got me💀💀

[@hackram7769]

Andrea :0 I don’t get it:(

[@Andrea-ml3pe]

Hackram maybe it’s better it stays that way then

[@cavidnabili]

@@Andrea-ml3pe agreed😂😂😂

[@queenQueso1]

Amazing how Ian talked about Parasite as an art unknown film and it went all the way to the best film at the Oscars!

[@ryukiravenwing8530]

I love that Shayne is getting a psych degree. Shout out to all my fellow BA Psych degree holders!

[@GodaremyLive]

Hey you got a job for me? I'm watching smosh unemployed and midday.

[@itsawinter5680]

And the jobs we don’t have!!!!!

[@labtoad1433]

Yessss my favourite group Shayne Courtney Damien and Ian

[@s1ddh4r7h.p]

42:20 how did they not mention "I sailed my boat on the quotient" lol

[@triggahappyfreak1]

SmoshCast is such an underrated series. So funny but also very down to earth and very wholesome. Keep it up guys.

[@Mezzy..]

16:57 Damien's seen Nails Hair Hips Heels my life is complete.

[@violetrochefort8791]

Gay icon, every other straight guy are shook ! No but seriously I did a double turn on the treadmill when I heard that !

[@GcNaxsus]

Damien is so amazing to watch when he's talking about his passions

[@stresstive322]

1:03:12 when courtney says she's watched Demon Slayer too and Damien looks like he's about to flip the table

[@maddylonglegs]

I’m from Nebraska and I legit didn’t think her list was weird until Shane said something🌽

[@alexphazma6778]

1:16:16 damien and courts little hand hold was so cute!

[@icelily1761]

Lmao during the anime discussion Courtney was checked out

[@addy6753]

awe damien was so happy when shayne said he had been watching it

[@TheFinalFarewell]

Whoa, I didn't know that Shayne was that close to having his degree, that's awesome! If all goes well, I'll be done with classes too in just a couple months

[@halengrid]

please do #2 part of this! it's so interesting to listen when people talk about their passions

[@tonjibyrd]

Ian, sarcastically: WHADDUP NERDS! Welcome to Nerdcast! Me: Okay but wait, I’m kind of down for this format.

[@adunolubanwo8269]

When Damien brought up anime my ears perked up, and when Shayne talked about Promised Neverland I was like "LET'S GET IT!!!" Everyone should watch Promised Neverland, its SO GOOD!!!

[@ectackett]

Shayne talking about the ocean is giving me flashbacks to his aquaman song

[@HurriShane00]

Every week they talk about the podcast running out of time.....then make them longer. Who is going to complain. Can literally listen to them talk for 10 hours. And I have. I listened to multiple podcasts back all day once. Would anyone object to longer podcasts? And just let them end organically?

[@johnD1998]

Yea that would be good if they were longer but maybe its because they have other videos to make or other stuff to do.

[@WRixard]

I like Ian waaaay more now cause of this vid. I would actually suggest doing a series where Ian goes around coffee places and doing either vlog stuff or a semi-informative just because of the refreshing look Ian had when talking about coffee. The saying "Passion is sexy" in KZbin means more like "Passion is entertaining to watch".

[@jo_dann2152]

I could listen to them talk about anything and I'd be entertained.

[@lonzoahh]

Courtney: *talking about music videos* Me: *war flashbacks from the ghost of you by mcr*

[@WubbyPunch]

One of my favorite songs and music videos ever.

[@kitprilxoxo1765]

*remix of ignition*

[@FallenOne87]

You guys NEED to break Damien's camping cherry, and film it for our enjoyment. Pro tip, get him to set up an old school tent. I stan Dark Damien. ^_~

[@LeaLovesTurtles]

I gotta say, it’s really refreshing to see the Smosh cast talk about themselves and not have to put on a character.

[@kisstheskyily]

I freaked when Courtney mentioned Wolf’s Rain! That’s my absolute favorite anime, so so good!

[@jl5529]

I am a loyal follower of Ian’s coffee review

[@andyyu4999]

Damien, Shane, and Ian: *talks about anime Courtney:............

[@AdriElric]

Just wanted to say that I love every korean movies Ian recommended. I'm also a big fan of Korean cinema. Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-Wook are my favorite directors. So thanks Ian for sharing the korean movie love. ps : everybody, go watch The Handmaiden from Park Chan-wook, my favorite movie.

[@Atermoiementeuse]

Old boy was my fave from Park Chan-wook until I watched The Handmaiden, both of them are masterpieces but the Handmaiden is breathtaking. I love thrillers in general but korean thrillers are on another level

[@TheCarlosCobain]

Have you ever watched "The Yellow Sea" by Na Hong-jin? It's really good. I can only recommend it.

[@AdriElric]

@@TheCarlosCobain I have, all three movies of Na Hong Jin are amazing.

[@justinquan9963]

courtney: i love eating out ian: eheehehehehehehe damien: just smile and look good dont make her embarassed ian: :OOOOOOOOOOO shayne: omg she just said that damien: hold it together hold it together

[@saraa.7836]

I freaking love everyone at Smosh! Hope you all are doing well

[@nicolediablo]

seeing how passionate talking about anime seriously is the cutest thing ever.

[@alexphazma6778]

I love hearing you guys talk about your passions and interests and would love to see more! Getting to know more about you guys is always a treat! A few of my passions are art, architecture (since i'm studying it), design, writing/poetry, music, film/cinematography, and puzzles/riddles. I also wanted to mention how awesome this comment section is! just love and support and quoting funny moments

[@Dreamer.Maryam]

Shayne talking about psychology is sooooo wholesome ... it just hits a different spot in the heart ~* so precious!

[@127sys]

Ian: I don’t keep track of things. Kevin: Kevin does.

[@Little_phoenix1411]

Damien is adorable and Courtney had like 7 things to say😂😂😂❤

[@rosefeather349]

Shanniah Dias Esteves yess

[@dolphin881]

Damien is very adorable

[@obsidianshadow08]

Strangest passion: Shark movies. Just got three headed shark attack at a second hand store. So pumped!

[@Kaeruchibana]

LMAOOO 13:10 IAN YOU DIRTY LITTLE, POOR COURTNEYYYY

[@christianmolinas280]

I didn't understand that part very well, why did they start laughing?

[@DevyanshBahri]

I’VE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS ALL WEEK

[@carolineclifton96]

hearing shayne talk about psychology is so fascinating and i really could sit and listen to a podcast of him just rambling on and on about it jkdshfks

[@ggameinatorr493]

These four are definitely the four faces of Smosh

[@dayworm]

Passions: like Damien, i like collecting rare things. except i’m more into vintage toys like troll dolls, furbies, and such. also rocks + seashells also researching serial killers is so interesting man

[@cindymoon7829]

i go through phases where i research serial killers and then it keeps me up at night so i fall off a bit but i always come back to it.

[@Dreamer.Maryam]

The "Jordan Sparks" moment is hilarious! Shayne and Ian's synchronization was perfectly timed! So many good moments in this episode!

[@AidenBurnz]

love the expressions after Courtney saying "eating out" haha

[@madphoenix5842]

Honestly one of my weirdest passions is probably medical history, just learning how bad we messed up treating diseases and the crazy stuff we thought either helped or caused illness. It’s fascinating to see how people in the past perceived a disease outbreak and how they tried to fix it versus what we know works now/knowing how disease actually spreads.

[@hopelesshopebot8602]

wooooah thats so fascinating righttt

[@ettazoid]

I didn’t realize how much we all share in common. 😁 I always feel like no one else will understand if I talk about something I like but you guys all named stuff I enjoy. 🥰

[@shihtzugirl87]

I commented on the highlight that I love when people talk about what they are passionate about, and that’s what this entire podcast is about. I don’t think I have ever been more in love with these four human beings

[@Bianca-lx4do]

36:08 - and thats how MyFavouriteCoffee was born, kids. 🙂

[@annagreen9688]

19:20 talking about half/alive; I went to their concert a few weeks ago and their concert is like being inside the video they're AMAZING

[@NathanATaylor]

I love how you show that you are flawed, i look up to you guys so much, you are just such nice genuine people

[@sarathealien7161]

why is this foursome the most endearing, sweet, charming and hilarious group of friends ever?? i seriously love these 4 so much, their dynamic is just really something else. it's so genuine and they seem to really have such sincere friendships and deep bonds with one another. it's just awesome. idk. i love it. and i love them. :')

[@Griffin-yk4ve]

Wolf's Rain is literally my favorite anime and I've never heard anyone talk about it I'm so happy

[@shauna.c4442]

it’s so weird hearing ian talk about parasite after it’s become so successful

[@AlexDoge20]

Oh my god, Still Feel is such a mesmerising video. I've accidentally watched it so many times over and over.

[@silver2179]

I’ve never really given anime a chance but the way Damien has described the promised never land made me had to watch it, and for my first anime I’m hooked and I love it I’m on episode eight and ive been watching non stop since like 1:00am

[@jessehayden6578]

Smosh cast seriously is the best thing to come to Smosh in a long time. Ive enjoyed every podcast start to finish and I would love for this to keep going for a long time! Keep up the good work guys!

[@qu2iepie10]

Omg I love that Ian brought up Tierra Mia coffee!!! I go there all the time and their coffee is so delicious wish it got more recognition

[@khadijausman2881]

I came here to get some anime recommendations but all the anime they talked about were those I've already watched and a realisation hit me that I'm a giant weeb

[@NickyMac22]

I really enjoy the SmoshCast podcasts. I’m so glad you guys do this. I loved hearing the stories behind your favorite things. It gives more insight into who you are as people and what you care about. Please do another episode of this.

[@sombersensei208]

The podcast is so much better when you guys are just talking genuinely to each other and you've gotten much better as it's gone on!

[@animemax123456]

Yaaaassss Damien talking about Anime finally, I loooove anime. (My username says it all) The anime Damien mentions about an orphanage is the "The Promised Neverland" great anime. Demon slayer has an awesome animation and storyline. Personally I've been watching also Fire Force and Dr. Stone if anybody needs some anime to watch.

[@scarlettmi]

I feel the same way about music videos as Courtney. When they’re good, they can be as powerful as a great short film and they add a whole extra layer to the music they accompany.

[@AdamDGoff]

My strangest passion would probably be painting abandoned golf courses. I try to do a different abandoned course every month.

[@lorimyers4783]

“The Swahili requirement” is a good euphemism for that issue every student has had.

[@Justproud2b]

I watch every one of these and I seriously would listen/watch this for 4 hrs. I love hearing y'all just talking about what your passionate about it's really inspiring

[@Belliira]

Years later, these smosh casts are still great

[@hooonamiii]

"Courtney is passionate about acid reflux.." Me: Yo, it's one of her assets ❤

[@DevyanshBahri]

HooHoo_ nami I don’t geddit

[@mechadoggy]

2:12

[@DevyanshBahri]

mechadoggy yes but I don’t get the comment

[@vaeden121578]

@@DevyanshBahri acid reflux = burping. Courtney's very well known for her thunderous burps

[@hooonamiii]

@@vaeden121578 On point. 😊

[@rooobyjune]

these podcasts are the highlight of my day. they honestly make me smile so much and it makes me so happy. thank you:)

[@nathanrosado5606]

I would love to sit down and be a part of this conversation.

[@FlyToTheRain]

I love listening to people talk about their passions. There was one time in high school where a girl went off about how much she wanted a solid gold flute and how the type of metal affects the sound it produces and then she apologized and I was like no? Keep going, she was so happy to be talking about it. I could go on about anime and animation for days, it really has turned into a huge passion for me. Music too, I'll listen to anything. I grew up playing instruments and singing so I love learning about the nerdy side of musical theory, and I was really into kpop in high school and college. A new interest that has popped up for me recently is linguistics. I just think languages are fascinating and I love learning about how they work. Those videos where that guy critiques accents in movies and TV? My shit, I rewatch them all the time. My favorite IPA is the International Phonetic Alphabet.

[@Sharye2001]

Right now I’m taking a General Psychology class in college , and I have to agree with Shayne, psychology is generally amazing and I’ve been thinking about minoring in Psychology. It’s just interesting learning how the human mind works and other perceptions of it. We just learned about Sleep and that lesson was very cool 😊 also hearing him being passionate about psychology makes me feel happy, in fact hearing everybody talk about what their passionate about makes me happy 😊

[@Sharye2001]

Also my first anime series was Attack on Titan, and while other people said it was gory. I was like “Welp, he’s gone” and kinda laughed and I only watched season one (cause it was on Netflix) and I read until book 14 (cause that’s all my library had at that time) but I really enjoy Beelzebub and Gakuen Babysitters as well as Death Note. But my first anime movie was Ponyo

[@joaoramos8497]

What did you learn about sleep if you don't mind me asking.

[@Sharye2001]

Joao Ramos no I don’t mind 😊 we learned that that we spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping and that we spend the most time in REM sleep when we’re falling asleep and we spend the most time in Deep sleep when we’re getting ready to wake up. We generally spend 2-3 minutes dreaming per dream we have even though we’re sleep for a long time. Newborn babies spend 16-17 hours sleeping. We generally dream about things that happened in previous days. And lots more that I can list but I don’t have my notes on me.

[@joaoramos8497]

@@Sharye2001 That's so cool! I'm in a time of my life where I still don't know what I want to pursue in life but I have been thinking of psychology. I want to be able to decifer what my dreams are about so I can sleep better, so are you sure they're mostly about what happened the day before having them, and if you can slightly control what they're about? Sorry you're not an expert yet so if you don't know don't feel obligated to respond

[@Sharye2001]

Joao Ramos no not always, that’s majority of you’re dreams. You. Can control your dreams, but it just takes practice. And yeah this is not my major, but I guess they having me take it for my major. I would tell you more, but I don’t have my notes on me.

[@Rawt173]

Ian: we want to know more about YOU! Me: okay here’s my favorite things: -Smosh try not to laugh -Smoshcast -Smosh sketches -drawing Smosh fan art -writing Smosh fan fictions Wait that isn’t really saying much -

[@twiigman4866]

nope, that says a lot lol

[@waterbasednutrients]

Fanfic? Like wut

[@jelly.c]

LMAO JUST GONNA PUT IT OUT THERE BUT IVE SEEN THE VIDEO IAN WAS TALKING ABOUT IN THE OCEAN CLEANUP 😂😂😂 I DIED WHEN HE MENTIONED THAT

[@rowanlemmon3148]

I literally screamed "YES" when Shayne said Psychology

[@farrahwho]

as a psych major, hearing shayne talk about psychology made me sooo happy bc i feel the exact same way. i'm currently taking social psych and i love it!! hhh damien doing the TT choreo eye-

[@coreysloan2759]

2 things guys: 1. Must watch jojo's bizarre adventure and Tokyo ghoul. 2 of my favorite animes and I show them to people who are interested in getting into anime. 2. Train to Busan is an amazing Korean zombie movie. I believe its the same director who did snowpiercer as well. And thank you Ian for bringing up Korean cinema. The wailing was a crazy ride of a movie lol

[@davidk1690]

I had a relative who was the official coffee blender/taster for a major brand back in the 60s and 70s. His tastebuds were so delicate/fine that he'd be used to blend the beans to get the same taste each year. Rose up to VP.

[@savanthebanan]

Shayne's face when Courtney started talking about her Tumblr aesethic sent me

[@carrieadcock1250]

this is the #1 podcaast on the internet. i have a super long playlist of just smoshcast and i listen to all the episodes several times. i love this please make more and ones like this are perfect. all of my fave ppl are in this video.

[@zakretsas8898]

I can't get over how much shayne and I are alike, every single thing that he said he was passionate about is exactly what I'm passionate about. I'm currently studying marine biology at university, I have a huge passion for psychology particularly behavioural psychology. And I absolutely love anything to do with biological science and animals.

[@BATTIS94]

I studied philosophy and I relate to Shayne's point of view on fallacies and doubt.

[@blazehaze233]

I could hear Shayne talk for hoursssss, well these 4 people specifically

[@mamielelial]

The whole Damien finding out that Shayne and Ian watched/are watching Demon Slayer made my heart so happy

[@Ant00021]

For music videos I think the most intricate and time consuming set ups come from “OK Go” their music videos are incredibly done!

[@ohhaimaia]

Social Psychology is where it's at!!! YES SHAYNE! YESSS! I would absolutely love to just talk to you about psychology fr.

[@anialupin]

I agree with Shane completely, Psichology is incredibly interesting and you can learn a lot of things if you just notice little details that people and situations have. Shane if at any point you want to learn a little bit more I can send you articles of really interesting research in USA or México where I'm from.

[@anialupin]

Oh! I forgot to say that I'm a psychologist and I'm working on my Masters degree right now :)

[@McPartygirl18]

I love psychology. I studied it briefly in school when I went to 6th form (the stage between school and college/university) I would love to get back into it because it's an amazing subject