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Bad Friends Podcast Episode Summary: "Bad Friends on Fire"

Release Date: January 17, 2025
Production: A 7EQUIS production

Hosts:

Bobby Lee
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Andrew Santino
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Episode Overview

In the episode titled "Bad Friends on Fire," hosts Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino delve into a personal and chaotic experience involving a house fire in Los Angeles. The conversation intertwines humorous banter with genuine concern, offering listeners a blend of comedy and heartfelt discussion about friendship, preparedness, and municipal responsibility during emergencies.

Key Discussions and Insights

The Midnight Fire Alarm

The episode kicks off with a humorous yet tense exchange between Bobby and Andrew about a potential fire situation that unfolded late at night.

Andrew (00:32): "No, bro."
Bobby (00:35): "You're saying that I could have died."

This sets the stage for a recounting of the night when Bobby fell asleep despite Andrew's precautions.

Friendship and Responsibility

Andrew explains his actions leading up to the incident, highlighting the depth of their friendship and the lengths he went to ensure Bobby's safety.

Andrew (01:03): "So last night, when time did you get in? I kept texting you on the flight."
Bobby (02:22): "She's done, dude. Why she stayed silent?"

Here, Andrew shares how he set up safety measures, including keeping the doors unlocked and packing bags in case of an emergency fire.

Municipal Failings and Mayor Newsom

A significant portion of the conversation critiques Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (referred to as "Newsom" erroneously, possibly referring to a fictional or misnamed mayor in this context) for the city's inadequate response to wildfires.

Bobby (02:24): "LA is on fire and it's Newsom's fault."
Andrew (02:32): "Madam Mayor, have you got anything to say to the people of Los Angeles?"

Bobby expresses frustration over budget cuts to the fire department, accusing the mayor of negligence:

Bobby (02:40): "You cut the fire department fund and what, all that stuff. And she kept quiet."

This segment underscores the hosts' criticism of local government priorities and the dire consequences of underfunding essential services.

Communication Breakdowns

The hosts discuss the challenges of staying connected during emergencies, reflecting on personal experiences with missed communications.

Andrew (03:07): "Why can't I answer? I'm on a plane."

They lament the lack of effective communication tools during crises, highlighting the difficulties in ensuring timely responses when traditional communication channels fail.

Humorous Interludes

Despite the seriousness of the topic, Bobby and Andrew infuse humor throughout the episode:

Bobby (02:18): "She's done, dude. Why she stayed silent?"
Andrew (01:24): "Angels need to take naps."

These lighthearted moments provide comic relief, balancing the episode's more intense discussions.

Preparedness and Personal Safety

The conversation emphasizes the importance of being prepared for emergencies, sharing personal anecdotes about safety measures.

Andrew (02:10): "Get the cats in the cradle. Cats in the cradle and the silver spoon."

Bobby recounts how he prepared for the fire by keeping his bedroom door open and ensuring his belongings were ready for evacuation, showcasing practical steps listeners can take in similar situations.

Notable Quotes

Bobby Lee (01:03): "So last night, when time did you get in? I kept texting you on the flight."
Andrew Santino (02:24): "She's done, dude. Why she stayed silent?"
Bobby Lee (02:40): "You cut the fire department fund and what, all that stuff. And she kept quiet."
Andrew Santino (01:24): "Angels need to take naps."

Conclusions

In "Bad Friends on Fire," Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino blend humor with serious commentary on emergency preparedness and governmental responsibility. Through their dialogue, they highlight the importance of strong friendships in times of crisis and critique the systemic failings that can exacerbate such situations. The episode serves as both an entertaining and enlightening conversation, urging listeners to consider their own preparedness while also advocating for better support systems in their communities.

Follow Bad Friends!

Stay connected with Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino through their social media channels and support their podcast:

Instagram: badfriendspod
Patreon: badfriends
TikTok: @badfriendspodofficial
Website: www.badfriendspod.com

Produced by 7EQUIS
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Note: This summary excludes the Instacart advertisement at the beginning of the episode, focusing solely on the main content and discussions between Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino.

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[00:30]
Speaker 1
Dude, did you fall asleep last night?
[00:32]
Speaker 2
No, bro.
[00:33]
Speaker 1
Yeah, you did.
[00:34]
Speaker 2
No, no, I liked your.
[00:35]
Speaker 1
No, you have that today. You liked it.
[00:37]
Speaker 2
No, no.
[00:38]
Speaker 1
You're saying that I could have died.
[00:39]
Speaker 2
No, I liked it at 4 in the morning. I promise you.
[00:41]
Speaker 1
No, I could see the phone right now.
[00:43]
Speaker 2
Yeah, you could see it.
[00:44]
Speaker 1
Well, what can you see?
[00:45]
Speaker 2
That I did it at 4 in the morning. I know.
[00:47]
Speaker 1
Oh, God. I could have died last night.
[00:49]
Speaker 3
You definitely couldn't have died.
[00:50]
Speaker 1
He.
[00:51]
Speaker 3
He could have died last night.
[00:52]
Speaker 1
No, he could have killed me.
[00:53]
Speaker 3
Well, he's sick right now, too.
[00:54]
Speaker 1
Are you sick?
[00:55]
Speaker 2
Yeah, from the fires. Dude, it's the smoke.
[00:57]
Speaker 3
No, he's sick. You know, he's meth nose. Meth nostrils.
[01:00]
Speaker 2
I've never done meth.
[01:01]
Speaker 3
Those are nostrils. Those are meth nostrils?
[01:03]
Speaker 1
Yeah.
[01:03]
Speaker 2
Bobby texted me at three in the morning saying, like, doors were unlocked and to come in if the fire hits.
[01:08]
Speaker 3
That's sexy.
[01:09]
Speaker 1
No, it's not.
[01:10]
Speaker 3
No, that's not sexy.
[01:11]
Speaker 1
It's not sexy. No.
[01:11]
Speaker 3
Oh, I thought that was sexy.
[01:12]
Speaker 1
No, I had everything set up. I had the cat crates, everything set.
[01:15]
Speaker 2
Up, and I liked it.
[01:16]
Speaker 1
An hour later, I could have died because I fell asleep knowing that you were my garden angel and you're gonna die.
[01:24]
Speaker 2
Angels need to take naps.
[01:25]
Speaker 3
Say.
[01:26]
Speaker 1
So last night, what happened?
[01:26]
Speaker 3
Saying, garden angel, garden angel. Dude, like, he lives in the garden.
[01:29]
Speaker 1
That's right, dude.
[01:31]
Speaker 3
My little garden angel.
[01:32]
Speaker 1
He's a garden angel. Dude, He's a lawn gnome. Dude.
[01:35]
Speaker 3
He is kind of.
[01:36]
Speaker 1
So last night, when time did you get in? I kept texting you on the flight.
[01:40]
Speaker 3
Texting you from the sky. I landed at 10:35.
[01:44]
Speaker 1
My God. Oh, wow.
[01:46]
Speaker 3
I saw the smoke the whole way. It was wild.
[01:48]
Speaker 1
Wow.
[01:48]
Speaker 3
I saw the fires the whole way.
[01:50]
Speaker 1
Last night, I texted Carlos because I was so tired. I go, so just. I'm gonna fall asleep. But just in case, if it gets out of control, I'm gonna leave my bedroom door open. Hot. Yeah. And then wake me up. Well, I have the bags packed.
[02:10]
Speaker 3
Yeah.
[02:10]
Speaker 1
Get the cats in the cradle. Cats in the cradle and the silver spoon.
[02:14]
Speaker 3
LA is on fire and it's Newsom's fault.
[02:18]
Speaker 1
Yeah. Yeah. So it's that mayor we have. Were you going to.
[02:22]
Speaker 3
Hey, Los Angeles, this is Karen B.
[02:25]
Speaker 1
Yeah, where are you going, baby?
[02:26]
Speaker 3
She's done.
[02:27]
Speaker 1
She's done, dude. Right? Yeah, she's cooked.
[02:29]
Speaker 3
She's done, dude. Why she stayed silent? They're interviewing.
[02:33]
Speaker 1
Dude. That was crazy, that. Yeah, yeah.
[02:35]
Speaker 3
Sweet British guys like, madam Mayor, have you got anything to say to the people of Los Angeles?
[02:40]
Speaker 1
You cut, you cut the, you know, the fire department fund and what, all that stuff. And she kept quiet. But last night, right, so I'm like, I felt. I fell asleep. I'm like, okay, Carlos has me this morning. He liked my thing, and so. Which means that he had slept through it. So if my house is on fire, I'd be dead.
[02:56]
Speaker 3
You'd be dead. But I was texting you the whole night. I texted you back and forth. In fact, I got a call from Kalila.
[03:03]
Speaker 1
How many calls did you get from Kalila yesterday?
[03:06]
Speaker 2
Two.
[03:07]
Speaker 3
Well, I got a call mid flight and I texted. I was like, I can't answer. I'm on a plane. Yeah, why can't, by the way? Why can't I answer? I'm on a plane. Can't they just make it available for us to take a call on a plane?
[03:16]
Speaker 2
It'll interfere with the radio.
[03:17]
Speaker 3
No, it won't. That's. There's no way. That's.
[03:19]
Speaker 1
There's no way.
[03:19]
Speaker 3
There's no way.
[03:20]
Speaker 1
There's a lot of things they should, like the closing the windows when you're landing. What's that all about?
[03:25]
Speaker 3
Give me a break.
[03:26]
Speaker 1
Give me. I, I, I know why they do that.
[03:28]
Speaker 3
Why?
[03:28]
Speaker 1
So when it's on fire, you can't see.
[03:29]
Speaker 3
You can't see.