Bad Friends: Patreon Exclusive Episode

Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Date: April 24, 2026

Episode Overview

In this lively Bad Friends Patreon episode, Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino return to the studio with their signature banter, improvisational comedy, and candid self-deprecation. The main thread revolves around their upcoming live show at the "Netflix is a Joke" festival, ticket sales anxieties, and playful discussions about bodily functions and random global factoids.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mafia-Style Banter and Characters

• The episode kicks off with Bobby and Andrew in full-on improvisational mode, riffing as "Tony Bag of Donuts" and "Jimmy Small Eyes," laying down thick Brooklyn/New York accents.
• Notable Moment:
  • "Tony Bag."
  • "How you doing? From Brooklyn." (00:12–00:15)
• They riff about knowing people, classic mob tropes, and take lighthearted digs at each other's personas.

2. Patreon Plug & Show Promotion

• The hosts encourage fans to join Patreon for more behind-the-scenes and uncensored content.
• Quote (Andrew Santino, 00:47):
  • “And to get more comedy like this.”
• They directly shift to discussing their show at the Netflix is a Joke Festival.

3. “Netflix is a Joke” Festival Anxiety & Ticket Sales

• Bobby thanks fans who have bought tickets, but both hosts acknowledge anxieties over low sales figures.
• Memorable Exchange:
  • Andrew: "All 12 of you." (01:02)
  • Bobby: "It's undersold." (01:07)
• The conversation delves into their bruised egos and comparative status among comedians on the festival lineup.
• Quote (Bobby Lee, 01:38):
  • "God, look at that. That's bad."
• They compare their show at the YouTube Theater to giants like Mulaney, Schultz, and Matt Rife at the Hollywood Bowl.
• Bobby: “We're above Matt Rife at the Hollywood Bowl, which is way bigger. And I bet he sold it out.” (02:27)
• Andrew: “He already sold the Hollywood Bowl.” (02:32)

4. Apology for 'Netherworld Farts'

• Bobby sidesteps to apologize for his earlier “netherworld farts," describing the aftereffects in an elaborate, humorous way.
• Quote (Bobby Lee, 02:40):
  • "What happened today, I was doing what I describe as netherworld farts."
• Andrew confirms the impact: "It bothered me like it was crazy." (02:54)
• The two riff on the lingering nature of farts, bringing in a made-up "closed the Strait of Hormuz" analogy.
• Memorable Analogy (Bobby Lee, 03:15–03:36):
  • “I closed the Strait of Hormuz. You know, I closed it. I'm charging a toll. [...] We control the Strait of Hormuzu.”

5. Tangent: Global Trade, Helium & Fertilizer

• The fart analogy amusingly leads to a tangent about the Strait of Hormuz's real-world importance—specifically, global supply of helium and fertilizer.
• Quick-fire facts and playful material ensues:
  • "20, 30% of helium comes from that area." (03:46)
  • Andrew jokes about using helium for "balloons for birthday parties... whippet tanks at jam shows." (04:04)
  • Bobby drops more: "Fertilizer, like, 20, 30% goes through there."
• The segment ends with a flurry of jokes about sustainable living:
  • Andrew: "Well, we can just start pooping outside. Start growing your own crops, pooping your own yard." (04:25)
  • Bobby: "Yeah. So you know, if you poop, that's how I'm going to make my potatoes." (04:29)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Andrew Santino (01:02): "All 12 of you."
• Bobby Lee (03:15): “I closed the street of Hormuz. You know, I closed it. I'm charging a toll.”
• Andrew Santino (03:45): “20, 30% of helium comes from that area.”
• Andrew Santino (04:04): “Yeah, balloons for birthday parties. Yeah, you gotta have helium for balloons.”
• Andrew Santino (04:25): “Well, we can just start pooping outside. Start growing your own crops, pooping your own yard.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–00:46: Mafia-style banter, “Tony Bag of Donuts” and “Jimmy Small Eyes” characters
• 00:47–01:37: Patreon plug and discussion about ticket sales
• 01:38–02:37: Festival competition talk; comparing to other comedians
• 02:40–03:39: Bobby apologizes for “netherworld farts”; “closed the Strait of Hormuz” analogy
• 03:46–04:32: Tangent on helium, fertilizer, and making potatoes from poop

Tone and Style

The episode radiates the classic Bad Friends style—irreverent, quick-witted, and always one tangent away from descending into absurdity. Bobby and Andrew keep their self-deprecation lighthearted, bouncing off each other with familiar chemistry, and pepper the conversation with high-energy improv.

This summary captures the essence of the episode, highlighting its best comedic bits and the hosts’ unfiltered dynamic—ideal for both regular listeners and first timers.