Hosts: Shane, Amanda, and Special Guest Courtney Miller
Special Guest: Kiana Parker (Director of Programming at Smosh)
Kiana has organized the entire podcast episode for her birthday.
Topics decided exclusively by Kiana.
Discussion around the involvement of Courtney and Kiana's significant role in Smosh shows.
Birthday Segment
Kiana's birthday is celebrated with her choosing all the discussion points.
Mention of June birthdays and Kiana's rarity as a June-born at Smosh.
Co-Star zodiac app check where Courtney and others read their horoscopes.
Key Discussion Points
Zodiac Discussion
Shane redownloads the Co-Star app to check the current horoscope.
Amanda's horoscope is read by Courtney – touching and insightful.
Brief fun digressions about zodiac compatibility and funny Co-Star insights.
Specific Topics from Kiana
Well-Done Steak Hatred: Brief mention of hating on well-done steak as potentially anti-black but not expanded upon (“just trust” noted by Kiana).
Parent Trap 1998: Unethical themes including parental separation of twins without good cause, and the quick reconciliation of the parents.
Co-Star Relationships: Discussion around personal dynamics based on Co-Star insights indicating deeper reflections on compatibility and emotional understanding.
Pop Culture and Internet Trends
Veneer Tech on TikTok: Risks of non-dentists performing dental procedures at home, concerns about safety, personal anecdotes about veneers.
Glee's Impact: Importance and positive representation in “Glee”. Addressing its mixed reputation but noting its pioneering LGBTQ+ representations and cultural phenomena.
Challengers 2024: Film discussion, positive reception from both Kiana and Spencer, and notes about sports movie dynamics combined with relationship elements.
Literature and Reading Habits
Encouraging Reading: Kiana’s push for reading head-empty books to promote dissociation and enjoyment over intellectual pressure. Mentions of specific books/genres for light reading and relaxation.
Recommendations: Shane’s recommendations to Kiana and reciprocated book interests and preferences.
Music Preferences
Beyoncé's Top Songs: Hosts list and discuss their top five Beyoncé songs with Kiana’s comments on right/wrong answers such as Halo, Crazy in Love, and others.
Internet Phenomena
2014 YouTube Culture: Looking back on trends, challenges, and specific cultural moments like flash mobs, and their impacts or subsequent disappearances.
Baby Girlification of Men: Trending discourse on men displaying 'baby girl' traits in media and the internet’s reception to it.
Kiana’s Miscellaneous Picks
Mention of personal preferences and decisions about books or entertainment discussed throughout the podcast.
Wrap-Up and Conclusion
Celebrating Kiana’s role and thanking her for organizing the enjoyable and eclectic episode.
Reflection on the dynamic of the discussion and a heartfelt acknowledgment to Kiana for her birthday.