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Summary

Bad Friends Podcast - Episode Summary

Release Date: April 4, 2025
Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Production: 7EQUIS
Episode Title: New Episode on Patreon Today

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1. Upcoming Tour Announcements

The episode kicks off with Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino excitedly announcing their upcoming tour dates. Bobby enthusiastically shares, "We're coming to London, England and Dublin, Ireland" ([00:01]), with Andrew confirming the specific dates: July 18th in London and July 19th in Dublin ([00:06]). They encourage listeners to join them live, emphasizing the rapid sell-out for Dublin's show: "Dublin's about to shell out sell out" ([00:17]). Both hosts direct fans to visit badfriends.pod.com for more information.

Notable Quote:

Bobby Lee ([00:10]): "That's right. 18th in London, 19th in Ireland. You guys come out and see us."

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2. Banter on Friendship Dynamics

The core of the episode revolves around the playful dynamic between Bobby, Andrew, and their guest, Benny Blanco. They humorously label themselves as "bad friends," engaging in light-hearted insults and teasing. Andrew begins by questioning their own friendship quality: "Who are these two idiots?" ([00:28]), to which Benny retorts, highlighting his Asian heritage: "I'm an Asian dude. You two are dis" ([00:29]).

Notable Quote:

Andrew Santino ([00:34]): "We're bad friends."

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3. Fashion and Personal Appearance Jokes

A significant portion of the conversation centers on Bobby Lee's new shirt from Australia. The trio debates the fit and cost of the garment, leading to jokes about Bobby's weight and possible use of weight-loss medication. Andrew teases Bobby about the shirt's fit: "It's a stress, dude" ([00:41]), and Bobby admits to using Ozempic, a popular weight-loss drug, to fit into the expensive $9,000 shirt ([01:08]).

Notable Quotes:

Bobby Lee ([00:41]): "You cannot fit in this."

Andrew Santino ([01:08]): "Are you on Ozempic?"

Bobby Lee ([01:09]): "Yes, actually. Yeah."

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4. Technical Discussions: Microphones and Recording Setup

The conversation shifts to the technical aspects of their podcasting setup, specifically the microphones they use. Benny expresses dissatisfaction with the current microphone system, suggesting a more hands-free approach: "Why can't they find a better system?" ([02:28]). Bobby defends their choice, stating, "This is one of the best mics in the game" ([02:32]). They discuss potential improvements, such as lav mics, to enhance their recording quality without compromising on mobility.

Notable Quote:

Benny Blanco ([02:28]): "Why can't they find a better system?"

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5. Personal Lives and Relationships

Benny Blanco opens up about his relationship with his famous fiancée, discussing the challenges of maintaining a private life amidst fame. He describes his fiancée as a "homebody" who prefers relaxing at home over social outings: "She's like a homebody. Like, her favorite thing to do... I want to relax at home with, like, my friends and, like, drink wine" ([03:47]-[04:10]). This leads to a reflection on aging and lifestyle changes, with Benny humorously musing, "I think I'm just getting older" ([04:10]).

Notable Quote:

Benny Blanco ([03:47]): "I want to relax at home with, like, my friends and, like, drink wine."

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6. Sobriety and Personal Struggles

The hosts briefly touch upon sobriety, with Bobby and Benny admitting they are not sober: "No" ([04:14]). Andrew mentions being "in the program," though the context remains playful rather than serious: "I have powers, too, dude. Okay, Okay. I don't have Selena Gomez power, but I buy my own power, dude." ([04:25]-[04:31]). This segment underscores the trio's candidness about personal challenges, delivered with their characteristic humor.

Notable Quote:

Andrew Santino ([04:25]): "I have powers, too, dude. Okay, Okay. I don't have Selena Gomez power, but I buy my own power, dude."

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7. Light-Hearted Closing Remarks

The episode concludes with a humorous exchange about Hector Gomez, a local worker known to the hosts. They joke about Hector's job, transitioning from fruit vendor to mechanic: "He works at Pep Boys, dude... I change your tires" ([04:38]).

Notable Quote:

Bobby Lee ([04:37]): "No, no, I change your tires."

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Conclusion

This episode of Bad Friends showcases the quintessential chemistry between Bobby Lee, Andrew Santino, and Benny Blanco. Through a blend of tour announcements, playful banter, discussions on personal appearance and technical setups, and glimpses into their personal lives, the trio delivers an engaging and humorous conversation. Listeners are treated to candid moments and relatable humor, making it a valuable episode for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

For more episodes and updates, visit badfriends.pod.com and follow them on their social media platforms.

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Transcript

[Bobby Lee]

Hello.

[Andrew Santino]

Hello.

[Bobby Lee]

Hello, mate. My beans on toast. We're coming to London, England and Dublin, Ireland.

[Andrew Santino]

Right? London, England, Dublin, Ireland. July 18th and July 19th for Ireland.

[Bobby Lee]

That's right. 18th in London, 19th in Ireland. You guys come out and see us. Go to badfriends. Pod.com.

[Andrew Santino]

Kicks are going fast.

[Bobby Lee]

They are going very fast. Dublin's about to shell out sell out. So July 18th and 19th go to badfriendspod.com. you two are bad friends. Who are these two idiots?

[Andrew Santino]

White dude.

[Benny Blanco]

I'm an Asian dude. You two are dis.

[Andrew Santino]

Disgusting.

[Benny Blanco]

You two or something.

[Andrew Santino]

We're bad friends.

[Bobby Lee]

What is this shirt that you got in Australia? Look at Bobby got a shirt in Australia.

[Andrew Santino]

It's a stress, dude.

[Bobby Lee]

You cannot fit in this.

[Benny Blanco]

Why can't he fit in it?

[Bobby Lee]

Dude, it's.

[Andrew Santino]

He's saying that I'm fat.

[Benny Blanco]

I think you fit in that easily.

[Andrew Santino]

Thank you, Benny.

[Benny Blanco]

What do you talk. Do you actually think he can't fit in it?

[Bobby Lee]

No, dude.

[Andrew Santino]

All right. Put it on a part of him.

[Bobby Lee]

This is.

[Andrew Santino]

It looks exact problem.

[Bobby Lee]

No, look at this.

[Andrew Santino]

I'm going to wear it now.

[Bobby Lee]

You clearly can't fit. Take I think first.

[Andrew Santino]

No, I'm going to do it off.

[Benny Blanco]

Why do you have to do it off?

[Bobby Lee]

Do it on.

[Benny Blanco]

Do you have boobies? On.

[Bobby Lee]

On, on, on, on. Oh, you look great. Ozempic.

[Benny Blanco]

Are you on Ozempic?

[Bobby Lee]

Yes, actually. Yeah.

[Benny Blanco]

Why are you on Ozempic?

[Bobby Lee]

He's on the other.

[Benny Blanco]

So you can fit in the shirt you bought?

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, that shirt was $9,000. So it's got to fit.

[Benny Blanco]

Okay, let's see if it's. If it's perfectly fits good. It's perfect.

[Bobby Lee]

Correctly.

[Benny Blanco]

I like it.

[Andrew Santino]

I want to know.

[Benny Blanco]

Wait, are you actually on oic?

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, I have really not oic. He's on the other one.

[Benny Blanco]

Manjaro gave it no W Govi.

[Andrew Santino]

No, but I was on What's W Go? Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Bobby Lee]

W Go.

[Benny Blanco]

No, there is no Woo. You just made up.

[Andrew Santino]

No, we over.

[Bobby Lee]

Hey, dude, we're not as successful as you. We can't afford premium brand.

[Benny Blanco]

What are you talking about? That shirt was $9,000.

[Bobby Lee]

I know it was $9.

[Benny Blanco]

Yeah.

[Andrew Santino]

So Benny, the reason why Because a girl told me I was fat and I was and I was. She was not attracted to me when we're making out and I had to lose the.

[Benny Blanco]

Why do you keep going like.

[Andrew Santino]

Because I'm emo dude, and you're a musician. So I'm trying to be cool. Cool dude.

[Benny Blanco]

Okay. So mom, it's very difficult to get comfortable in this chair.

[Bobby Lee]

That's the point of the chairs. I love those pants.

[Benny Blanco]

Thanks.

[Bobby Lee]

Are those. Are those cowhide?

[Benny Blanco]

No, they're. They're. They're. I was shopping with my fiance at what now? He's changing again.

[Bobby Lee]

It's for continuity.

[Benny Blanco]

No, we were just.

[Andrew Santino]

We go.

[Benny Blanco]

Why does everyone have to use these mics? Why can't they find a better system?

[Bobby Lee]

This is one of the best mics in the game.

[Andrew Santino]

You've been complaining since you've been here, Betty.

[Benny Blanco]

Yeah.

[Bobby Lee]

Can.

[Benny Blanco]

What are you complaining? I wanted you to put on your shirt and I thought you looked beautiful.

[Andrew Santino]

Oh, yeah. Thank you so much.

[Bobby Lee]

Wait a minute. You don't like these mics? As someone who is a.

[Benny Blanco]

No, I do like these mics. But I did. I don't understand why there's not a version at this point where it's like, we're like, hands free. Well, we already are hands free. We're like. But we're like. There's nothing in our face. We're not wearing a headphone. Like, we're just talking in a room.

[Bobby Lee]

You don't have to headphones. But this is how we hear each other. More crisp. And you can hear the levels if we play video.

[Andrew Santino]

I know what Benny's saying. What you're saying like a lav mic or something? Or like, maybe a mic here.

[Benny Blanco]

Yeah, maybe just simple, Right?

[Andrew Santino]

Benny, what's it like having a super famous fiance?

[Bobby Lee]

Very good question.

[Andrew Santino]

Can you go to.

[Benny Blanco]

Can you.

[Andrew Santino]

Wait, wait, wait. Can you go to a mall? Like, can you go to the Beverly center with her?

[Benny Blanco]

No.

[Andrew Santino]

You never try.

[Benny Blanco]

No, like, let's try.

[Bobby Lee]

Well, you don't go to the Beverly.

[Andrew Santino]

I know, I know.

[Benny Blanco]

Well, okay, okay, here's. Here's. Here's what it is. She's like a homebody. Like, her favorite thing to do.

[Bobby Lee]

Let's not talk about a woman's body on the show. That's so demanding.

[Andrew Santino]

Your wife's body is insane.

[Benny Blanco]

I know. I'm shaming. Yeah, no, the.

[Bobby Lee]

Her body's like a house. It's a big, burly house.

[Andrew Santino]

She.

[Benny Blanco]

No, she just likes to chill at home.

[Bobby Lee]

So do you, though?

[Benny Blanco]

Yeah, yeah. I'm like a big. Like, I don't want to go to, like. Like, we're not going to, like, we want to, like, chill it.

[Bobby Lee]

That's us. Every night.

[Andrew Santino]

Every night.

[Benny Blanco]

I go there all I want. Like, I want to. I want to. I want to relax at home with, like, my friends and, like, drink wine and, like, you know what? I. I feel like. I think. I think I'm just getting. No, I think I'm just getting old. Like, I think I'm getting older.

[Bobby Lee]

What are you, 35?

[Benny Blanco]

36? Wait, are. Are you. Are any of you guys sober?

[Bobby Lee]

No.

[Benny Blanco]

You're not you.

[Andrew Santino]

I'm. I'm in the program.

[Benny Blanco]

Okay, okay, okay.

[Andrew Santino]

Are you in the program?

[Benny Blanco]

I'm not. I'm not. But why would some of my family. Some of my. No, some of my family, I just want to say so. Like.

[Andrew Santino]

I have powers, too, dude. Okay, Okay. I don't have Selena Gomez power, but I buy my own power, dude.

[Benny Blanco]

Okay, okay, okay.

[Bobby Lee]

He is Hector Gomez, the guy that works.

[Andrew Santino]

Yeah, dude.

[Bobby Lee]

Guy we buy fruit from.

[Andrew Santino]

He works at Pep Boys, dude.

[Benny Blanco]

Okay.

[Bobby Lee]

No, no, I change your tires.