Bad Friends – "Bobby Hates Richie" (September 8, 2025)
Overview
In this lively episode of Bad Friends, hosts Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino return to the studio after Andrew's month-long absence. The show features their signature banter, weird factoids, and playful jabs, but the central theme quickly emerges around Richie—the show's off-camera team member—and an unusual quest to find him a date to a Weird Al Yankovic concert. The episode takes the audience on a wild ride through rich comedic territory, from conjoined twins to Oasis hot takes, mailbag dating applications, and a unique cast of recurring friends and new faces. If you love the show's unscripted spontaneity and heart, this one is a prime example.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Catching Up and Returning to the Studio (02:13–03:15)
- Andrew has been away for a month, prompting jokes about his changed appearance ("You're pinkish. And your attitude is a little aggro." – Bobby, 02:26).
- Bobby and Andrew engage in physical comedy: tossing a gum or baseball for Andrew to "headbutt," a silly callback to George Bush dodging a shoe ("I headbutted it." – Andrew, 02:36).
2. Rudy's Return and Filipino Moms (03:09–04:14)
- Rudy (Jules) is welcomed back. Andrew and Bobby riff about her mom’s manic cleaning skills and the work ethic of Filipino moms.
- "[Her] mom, she cleans everything." – Andrew (03:39)
- "Can we put up the website? Get a Philippines?" – Bobby (03:51)
3. Oasis: Are They Overrated? (04:32–06:17)
- Andrew provocatively asserts Oasis only has "five good songs," stirring a mock-argument.
- "You're so out of pocket right now. That's insane." – Bobby (04:49)
- "They have five good songs. You think Wonderwall..." – Andrew (04:53)
- They list and sing multiple Oasis tracks, with Bobby defending the band's deep cuts.
4. Conjoined Twins, Mirror Twins, and Relationship Questions (06:17–08:43)
- The hosts discuss the news that famous conjoined twins, Abby and Brittany, have a baby.
- Wild comedy ensues about logistics and feelings in such a relationship ("What if one of them is like, come inside me? The other one's like, God, please don't." – Bobby, 06:45).
- Bobby introduces the concept of mirror image twins in baseball, leading into philosophical and bawdy dating hypotheticals involving conjoined or identical twins.
5. Weird Al vs. Oasis—Who Has More Hits? (09:38–13:33)
- Richie returns to the show, and the group sizes up his "hot legs."
- Discussion of Weird Al’s concert at the Kia Forum:
- “He did costume changes every single time. He had the fat suit for ‘Fat’—the Amish paradise beard. … Everything you wanted to hear, everything was in there.” – Bobby (10:42)
- “Weird Al has more hits than Oasis.” – Andrew (11:19)
- Background on Weird Al’s parodies, legal issues, and his impact on pop culture.
6. NPR Parody, Time Travel, and Absurd Histories (14:04–18:55)
- Bobby and Andrew do an NPR parody, interviewing each other about what era they’d time travel to.
- Ideas range from betting on sports games with a stolen almanac (“I’d get an almanac, a sports almanac, and go back in time.” – Bobby, 17:22), to giving Steve Jobs an early million for shares of Apple.
- Rudy (Jules) dryly jokes about flying a plane during 9/11 "just to turn it around."
7. Legendary Getaways: Enron and Escape Artists (19:12–21:01)
- They recall Enron’s collapse, focusing on Liu Long Pi, an executive who escaped legal trouble by marrying a stripper and fleeing with millions.
- “This guy’s genius. He went to a strip club and grabbed a wife, and got out before it fell.” – Bobby (19:44)
8. Richie’s Date Applications: The Mailbag Gauntlet (21:13–43:50)
A. Scouting the Prospects (21:13–30:35)
- The show pivots to reading dating submissions sent for Richie. The submissions are full of real and imagined quirks, all scrutinized in minute detail.
- Bobby & Andrew apply mock detective skills to photos and emails, deducing locations, occupations, and even the possible age of the applicants ("702 is the area code for Las Vegas. … That’s Vegas, bro." – Bobby, 26:49).
- Highlights:
- MILF from Cincinnati: “I’m your girl. I’m a real life MILF… expert at making a date feel like the most fun guy in the room…” – application (27:42).
- Multiple girls (one an escort, one a waitress, one a potential "party girl") are vetting for the highly-coveted date.
B. Sudden Jealousy, Playful Competition (40:21–42:45)
- The hosts and crew play up jealousy, discussing whether it’s “okay” if a friend dated someone one of them already hooked up with.
- “We’re not friends. You’re my employee.” – Andrew (40:46)
- Playful rivalry as Richie lands a particularly attractive submission, with Andrew faux-threatening Richie’s job over it.
C. Date Plans and Reality Show Concepts (42:45–43:50)
- New ideas are floated for a three-way "date-off," with Richie and Andrew competing for a date's affection.
9. Movie Marathons and Taste Test (47:17–49:02)
- Rudy reveals she and Tito Bobby have been binging classics.
- Movie ratings game: Goodfellas (10/10), Taxi Driver (9/10), No Country for Old Men (10/10), Fargo (1/10, “the guy was just so annoying”—Rudy, 47:59), showing Rudy’s distinct tastes.
10. Show Interns, Living Situations & Gen Z Observations (49:49–67:00)
- A new potential intern, Chris, calls in—a 32-year-old anime-loving, basement-dwelling Dominican from upstate New York.
- Chris’s interview is charming, awkward, and full of endearing jokes:
- “What do you call a nation with one leg? Taiwan shoe.” – Chris (57:58)
- Chris is unanimously voted approved for the show.
- Chris’s interview is charming, awkward, and full of endearing jokes:
- Richie’s background is explored, including his early days in LA, living in Burbank and not owning a car.
- Gen Zer Jen pops in, wearing sunglasses indoors, and the group riffs on being sneaky, dating directors, and classic LA living.
11. Iconic Jabs & Friendship Dynamics (Throughout)
- The hosts roast each other, their crew, and themselves with affection and irreverence.
- “Do not believe this communist liar.” – Bobby, on whether a girl would date Richie (66:03)
- “Richie has no car, but do you find him attractive? There’s like a cuteness. Not like a man, but…” – Carlos (65:39)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Oasis:
- "You have five good songs." – Andrew (04:48)
- "You're so out of pocket right now. That's insane." – Bobby (04:49)
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On Conjoined Twins:
- "What if one of them is like, come inside me? The other one's like, God please don't." – Bobby (06:45)
- "Would you sometimes suck the brother's dick or...?" – Andrew (08:33)
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On Richie’s Date Prospects:
- "She is a MILF and wants to take you to Weird Al—I'm sold. Drop all the others." – Bobby (27:55)
- “You got some good submissions, Richie.” – Andrew (41:11)
- "You’re my employee. You’ll never get my number." – Andrew, faux-possessive (40:46)
- "I want to see you take that girl out on a date. Bad Friends will give you a budget." – Bobby (67:39)
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On Intern Chris:
- "What do you call a nation with one leg? Taiwan shoe." – Chris (57:58)
- “If you come out here, you might be able to live at the studio. Our studio kind of looks like your apartment.” – Bobby (54:14); “He’s a handsome guy. We gotta get him some confidence." – Andrew (61:14)
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Movie ratings:
- Fargo: "Oh, dude. One. One. Oh." – Rudy (47:59)
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On Friendship:
- “Dude, what’s going on with you? Out of pocket.” – Andrew (61:38–61:42)
Important Segments & Timestamps
- Studio Reunion and Banter: (02:13–03:15)
- Oasis Debate: (04:32–06:17)
- Weird Al Concert Recap: (09:38–13:33)
- Mailbag: Richie’s Date Search: (21:13–43:50)
- Chris’s Interview / New Intern: (49:49–54:08, returns again at 56:01–59:33)
- Movie Marathon (Ratings Game): (47:17–49:02)
- Gen Z & Dating, Honesty in LA: (63:26–70:22)
Tone & Style
Typical of Bad Friends, the humor is raw, quick, and unpredictable. Bobby and Andrew play with taboo ideas but always in the spirit of absurdity and affection. The team’s chemistry shines, whether they’re riffing on legal loopholes, playfully shaming each other’s taste in movies, or mock-bickering over who gets to drive the date to Weird Al.
For New Listeners
This episode is a great window into the heart and chaos of Bad Friends, especially if you enjoy inside jokes, irreverent and offbeat discussions, and glimpses into the personalities behind the mics. The recurring theme of friendship—often disguised as rivalry—comes through especially strong here.
If you want to skip to the central drama:
- Start at 21:13 for Richie’s dating mailbag and follow to the new intern saga.
If you want peak banter and the show’s core humor:
- Try 04:32–06:17 (Oasis debate), 09:38–13:33 (Weird Al), and 47:17–49:02 (movies).
Summary Table
| Segment | Timestamps | Highlight | |-------------------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Studio banter & return | 02:13–03:15 | Jokes about vacation, new energy | | Rudy’s return, Filipino cleaning | 03:09–04:14 | Filipino mom work ethic riff | | Oasis debate | 04:32–06:17 | “Five good songs” argument | | Conjoined/mirror twins, relationships| 06:17–08:43 | Hypothetical dating scenarios | | Weird Al concert recap | 09:38–13:33 | Costumes, parodies, hits | | Dating submissions (Mailbag) | 21:13–43:50 | MILFs, waitresses, investigator bit | | Movie marathon & Rudy’s ratings | 47:17–49:02 | Fargo: “One. One. Oh.” | | Intern Chris’s interview | 49:49–54:08 | Anime fan basement dweller, jokes, gets voted in | | Gen Z, LA dating, closing banter | 63:26–70:22 | Gen Z sunglasses, honesty, director dating jabs |
“I want to see you take that girl out on a date. Bad Friends will give you a budget. … We’ll see which one of you lands the girl at the end of the night. That, to me, is more fun.”
— Bobby Lee (68:01)
If you’re looking for a mix of playful meanness, heart, and the kind of convos only true “bad friends” can pull off, this episode delivers.