Bad Friends Podcast — Episode Summary

Episode Title: New Episode on Patreon Today
Date: August 29, 2025
Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino

Main Theme & Purpose

In this episode, Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino riff on aging, self-image, cosmetic procedures, and the quirks of growing older in the spotlight. Their conversation blends hilarious self-roasting, friendly teasing, digressions on geography trivia, and oddball tangents—embodying the irreverent and playful chemistry that defines Bad Friends.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Bobby’s Obsession with Botox

• Botox Talk Opens the Episode (00:39 - 02:24)

  • Bobby expresses insecurity about looking older and jokes about getting Botox after seeing an unflattering photo. Andrew teases but consoles:
    • Andrew: “Don't you just want to age gracefully? Because you're doing a great job. Everybody thinks you're 40. No one knows you're about to turn 54 years old.” (01:53)
  • Bobby worries about turning into “Yoda overnight”—a humorous nod to the stereotype of Asian aging (the “sudden” shift in looks after many years).

• The Rule About Teasing (01:28 - 01:37)

  • Bobby tries to set a “new rule” that prohibits Andrew from teasing if he gets Botox, but Andrew insists the old rule still stands (relentless teasing):
    • Bobby: “But if I get Botox, new rule. You can't make fun of me.”
    • Andrew: “Old rule. Yes, I can.” (01:28–01:37)

2. Aging, Ethnicity, and the “Yoda Transition”

• Bobby references the stereotype about how Asian men can appear ageless, then “suddenly” look senile.
  • Bobby: “You know what happens to Asians, right?...one night, I went to sleep… I woke up as Yoda.” (02:11–02:21)
• They joke about everyone on the show getting Botox, even the much younger producer Richie (who’s only 24).

3. Trivia & Memory Games

• Andrew and Bobby engage in playful city/state trivia:

  • When asked about Albany’s state:
    • Bobby (wrong): “Albany, New Mexico.” (03:07)
    • Andrew: “New... York.” (03:12)
  • The back-and-forth continues with Springfield (“in every state”), Sacramento, and a joke about “London, England” being in Texas.

• Zzyzx Tangent (03:45–03:52)

  • Andrew mentions the odd California town “Zzyzx.” They clarify it’s real—a deserted “non-town” near the Mojave Desert.

• Bobby invents the city “Funtang,” which Andrew jokes “sounds like a Chinese name.”

4. “You Know a Lot of Things” Segment (04:15–04:41)

• Bobby asks Andrew to quiz him on random facts to prove he isn’t as forgetful as he acts.
  • Andrew challenges Bobby on music trivia (Talking Heads’ first album):
    • Andrew: “Give me the first album released by... Talking Heads.”
    • Bobby: “Talking heads. 1977.” (04:40)
    • Andrew: “Perfect. See, you know a lot of stuff.” (04:41)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Looking Old:

  • Bobby: “Do I look like a shrinking frog?” (00:58)
  • Andrew: “You are.” (01:00)

• On Cosmetic Adjustments:

  • Andrew: “Don’t you just want to age gracefully?...No one knows you’re about to turn 54 except for everybody that’s listening to the show right now.” (01:53)

• Asian Aging Stereotype:

  • Bobby: “One night, I went to sleep... I woke up as Yoda.” (02:11–02:21)

• Impromptu Geography:

  • Andrew: “Springfield, Ohio—there’s one in every state.” (03:19–03:24)

• Silly Invented Place Names:

  • Bobby: “Funtang.”
  • Andrew: “That’s gotta be China.” (04:03–04:06)

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• 00:39 — Botox and Aging: Bobby’s insecurity and Andrew’s teasing
• 01:28 — The "New Rule" of no teasing about Botox
• 02:11 — The “Yoda Transformation” stereotype discussed
• 03:05 — City/State Quiz (Albany, Springfield, Sacramento)
• 03:45 — Zzyzx: A real, bizarre town in California
• 04:03 — Bobby invents "Funtang" and Andrew riffs
• 04:15–04:41 — Andrew quizzes Bobby on music trivia

Final Thoughts

This episode encapsulates Bad Friends’ best qualities: relentless ribbing, chemistry built on decades of shared insecurity and affection, and the ability to make middle-aged worries about aging both hilarious and relatable. Bobby’s self-deprecation and Andrew’s quick wit lead the way through tangent-filled bits that will amuse both loyal listeners and newcomers.