Bad Friends – "Caveman ADHD"
Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Release Date: February 23, 2026
Episode Overview
In this lively and hilarious episode of Bad Friends, Bobby and Andrew riff on everything from posthumous Michael Jackson movies and the fate of his chimp Bubbles to bizarre codes in the Epstein files, the origins of human language, and their upcoming animated film "GOAT." The duo dives into mental health, medication, gaming addiction, wedding plans, and the comedic realities of shopping for suits when you're under 5’8”. True to form, the conversation is off-the-rails, filled with improv bits, banter, and sharp observational comedy.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Michael Jackson Movie & Bubbles the Chimp [02:00–03:34]
- Andrew opens with a joke about the new Michael Jackson movie, asking Bobby which role he’d play. Bobby picks "Bubbles," launching a riff on the fate of the famous chimp.
- Memorable Quote:
- Bobby: “Yeah, he looks way better than you.” [02:44]
- They marvel at Bubbles's long life, joke about his PTSD from Neverland, and riff about what happens to celebrity pets in the afterlife.
2. Who’d Be in Your Heaven? [03:33–05:29]
- Both hosts speculate on which historical and infamous figures would be "up there,” joking about O.J. Simpson, Saint Nick, Cleopatra, and serial killers.
- Memorable Quote:
- Andrew: “My cloud in heaven? Bundy.” [04:56]
- Bobby: “He’s a serial killer. He’s in hell.” [05:05]
3. Celebrity Encounters: Katherine O’Hara and Steven Tyler [05:46–08:42]
- Andrew recounts Katherine O’Hara attending his stand-up set but darting out before they met.
- Bobby tells of Steven Tyler squeezing his hand with three fingers at the Comedy Store.
- Notable Quote:
- Bobby: "He takes his three fingers like this, right, like a pterodactyl… squeezes my hand as hard as he can.” [07:43]
4. The 'Epstein List,' Pizza Code, and Conspiracy Bits [08:49–12:27]
- Andrew brings up how comedians are mentioned in Epstein’s emails.
- They riff about the infamous "pizza" code in conspiracy circles and express disgust at the reality behind the Pizzagate rumors.
- Andrew: “It’s all real. It’s like 50 pages of people going, ‘Can’t wait to get more pizza tonight.’” [10:19]
- Memorable banter on the absurdity and horror:
- “Nobody likes pizza that much…” [11:25]
5. Mental Health, Medications, and Caveman Brain [13:36–15:24]
- Bobby discusses being on Lexapro and Ritalin, feeling much better.
- Andrew lists supplements he uses instead: creatine, ashwagandha, CoQ10.
- They joke about what cavemen did with conditions like ADHD and anxiety in prehistoric times.
- Bobby: “What did caveman do without medication back in the day?” [15:20]
6. Improv: Caveman Emotions & Language [16:00–19:32]
- The two improvise what it would be like to explain depression as a caveman, making guttural sounds and theorizing "Ow" and "Ah" as some of humanity’s first words.
- Reflect on how language might have developed, learning through emotions, pain, and basic needs.
- Andrew: “Nobody knows the first word, but somebody had... Ow!” [17:15]
7. Travel Tangent: The Kazakhstan Cave Door [20:44–26:26]
- Andrew shares the discovery of a Kazakhstan cave that looks like a giant door, and they riff on entering it, drawing Tolkien analogies and imagining what might be inside.
- Bobby: “How do you say ‘friend’ in Elvish?” [24:20]
- Talk turns to whether they’d travel there and riff on Kazakhstan’s place between Europe and Asia.
8. Ethnic Identities & Russian/Mongolian Cultural Bits [26:30–32:46]
- The pair delve into the diverse ethnicities spanning from Russia to Mongolia, trying out hybrid accents, and joking about being hot or becoming a model in remote Russia.
- Bobby admits to enjoying being among people who look like him in Kazakhstan/Mongolia.
- Bobby: “They're kind of Asian looking, which is what I like.” [26:51]
9. Mongolian Team Slogans; Riffing on Physical Asia [32:05–33:50]
- They concoct ad slogans for Mongolian teams (“We got the beef!”), joke about Mongolian cuisine, and discuss hot Mongolian women via Google searches.
- Andrew: “Mongolia. We got the beef.” [32:14]
10. Premiere Etiquette and the Short Guys’ Suit Store [34:02–39:39]
- A running bit on dressing for the "GOAT" premiere leads to a deep dive on where short men buy suits (Jimmy Ow's, for 5’8” and under).
- Reactions to famous short actors using the store, calls David Spade live for his preferred suit shop.
- Bobby: “Can you understand the relief when you go into a place like that and you are five-four and you're like, oh, this is for me?” [38:42]
11. Pixar, “GOAT” Movie, and Animated Voice Acting [40:34–43:53]
- Discussion on Pixar's near-flawless run, what movies missed, and promoting their own animated film "GOAT".
- Recreate their movie announcer voices; joke about being replaced by "big names."
- Andrew: "If they wanted to upgrade, they could easily upgrade… Key & Peele.” [43:49]
12. Bobby on Gaming Addiction and Loneliness [49:10–52:58]
- Bobby admits to playing Starfield until 9 AM, skipping sleep. Andrew suggests socializing and developing new material instead.
- Bobby describes his solo VR sessions and eating alone, admitting struggles with isolation and routine.
- Bobby: “What else is there to do?” [50:12]
- Comedic but real look at habits as a defense against loneliness.
13. Friendship & Weddings [53:42–62:21]
- Bobby and Andrew discuss sibling bonds, the meaning of friendship, and hypothetical wedding guest lists.
- They riff on comic invitees, “who would show up” from the comedy world, and the emotional core of their partnership.
- Bobby: “At this point in our lives, I can't imagine life without you. I love you that much.” [54:07]
14. Door Guy Comedy and Unsolicited Jesus Chats [64:16–66:09]
- Bobby shares a story about a door guy inviting him to talk about Jesus out of nowhere, which he found intrusive.
- They act out door-guy scenarios—one pitching Christianity, the other deflecting with other world religions.
15. Closing: Goat Movie, IMDb, and Shout-Outs [68:11–69:18]
- Quick plug for their movie "GOAT," discussing the cast and future possibility for a sequel.
- Andrew: "Please go watch Goat. It premieres out in theaters February 13th… all over the world." [68:22]
Notable Quotes
- Bobby: “You know what did caveman do without medication back in the day? …Like if you had, like, ADHD, you know what I mean?” [15:20]
- Andrew: “Nobody likes pizza that much. You know what that is? Yeah, that's nasty, dude.” [11:25]
- Andrew: “My cloud in heaven? Bundy.” [04:56]
- Bobby: “He’s a serial killer. He’s in hell.” [05:08]
- Bobby: “Can you understand the relief when you go into a place like that and you are five-four… oh, this is for me.” [38:42]
- Bobby: “At this point in our lives, I can't imagine life without you. I love you that much.” [54:07]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [02:00] Michael Jackson Movie, Bubbles the Chimp
- [05:46] Katherine O’Hara, Steven Tyler stories
- [08:49] Epstein list & pizza code riff
- [13:36] Medicine, mental health, and ADHD
- [16:00] Caveman depression improv
- [20:44] Kazakhstan cave/door tangent
- [26:30] Russia/Mongolia, ethnic jokes
- [34:02] Premiere attire & Jimmy Ow’s suit store
- [40:34] Pixar, GOAT movie, voiceovers
- [49:10] Bobby’s gaming addiction
- [53:42] Friendship, siblings, weddings
- [64:16] Door guy, Jesus pitch, comedy roleplay
- [68:11] GOAT movie release plug, cast
Episode Tone and Style
Fast-paced, tangential, improvisational, and unapologetically irreverent. Bobby and Andrew match offbeat vulnerability with wild humor, balancing affectionate ribbing with genuine reflections. A signature Bad Friends blend of bits, personal stories, and cultural commentary.
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