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Summary

Podcast Summary: Bad Friends Episode Release Date: May 9, 2025
Production: A 7EQUIS Production

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Introduction and Milestone Celebration

Timestamp: [00:00 - 00:10]

The episode opens with Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino celebrating a significant milestone for the podcast—reaching two million subscribers. Their excitement is palpable as they express gratitude towards their listeners.

• Bobby Lee: "Two million subscribers. Yeah." [00:00]
• Andrew Santino: "Two million." [00:02]
• Bobby Lee: "Yeah, Two million, baby. Thank you so much." [00:03]

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Discussion About Carlos' Absence and New Nicknames

Timestamp: [00:10 - 01:29]

Bobby and Andrew delve into the absence of Carlos from the episode, hinting at some underlying tension. They engage in playful banter, introducing new nicknames that reflect their dynamic.

• Bobby Lee: "Today we don't have Carlos because you were so mad at him." [00:08]
• Bobby Lee: "I just came up with a new nickname with Andrew and I. I'm Little China. And he's big trouble." [00:10]
• Andrew Santino: "Big trouble, Little China. No, you're in big trouble with me." [00:25]

Their exchange highlights the camaraderie and teasing that characterizes their friendship, setting a lighthearted tone for the episode.

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The Favor Request and Miscommunication

Timestamp: [01:29 - 03:26]

The conversation shifts to a humorous incident involving a favor that Bobby asked Andrew for. Bobby recounts how he needed Andrew's help with Korean phrases for a show, leading to a series of miscommunications and comedic misunderstandings.

• Andrew Santino: "I asked you for one favor." [00:32]
• Bobby Lee: "I asked you for one favor. What was yours?" [00:34]
• Andrew Santino: Describes being busy with a business dinner while Bobby was on a date. [00:36 - 00:42]

The highlight of this segment is when Andrew recounts putting Bobby on speakerphone during his date and making an inappropriate joke:

• Andrew Santino: "How did the surgery go on your nut sack?" [02:49]
• Bobby Lee: "He was dying. She was laughing... she was, like, looking at me like this, like, as if it was true." [03:04 - 03:10]

This segment showcases their ability to find humor in awkward situations, reinforcing the show's entertaining nature.

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Bobby's Sold-Out Show at the Belly Room

Timestamp: [03:26 - 04:04]

Bobby shifts the focus to his upcoming show at the Belly Room, which he humorously claims had poor ticket sales. Andrew promptly contradicts him, leading to a playful argument about the show's success.

• Bobby Lee: "I'm doing a show in the Belly Room. Okay? Tickets were bad." [03:38]
• Andrew Santino: "It sold out. It sold out." [03:45]
• Bobby Lee: "You know why it sold out? Because I put your name on the flyer." [03:53]

Their back-and-forth not only highlights Bobby's promotional tactics but also underlines the supportive yet teasing relationship between the hosts.

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Closing Remarks and Teasers

Timestamp: [04:04 - End]

As the transcript concludes, Bobby and Andrew wrap up their discussion with affirmations of each other's honesty and character, maintaining the episode's upbeat and friendly atmosphere.

• Andrew Santino: "You're a liar, dude. You're lying." [03:56]
• Bobby Lee: "I'm not a liar." [04:04]

This exchange serves as a light-hearted end to the episode, leaving listeners anticipating future content.

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Key Takeaways and Insights

• Host Dynamics: Bobby and Andrew exhibit a strong, playful friendship that is central to the podcast's appeal. Their ability to tease each other while sharing personal anecdotes creates an engaging and relatable atmosphere for listeners.

• Humor in Everyday Situations: The hosts find humor in everyday scenarios, such as miscommunications during dates or promotional efforts for shows. This approach makes their content both entertaining and authentic.

• Engagement with Audience Milestones: Celebrating milestones like subscriber counts not only acknowledges the audience's support but also fosters a sense of community among listeners.

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Notable Quotes

• Bobby Lee on Reaching Two Million Subscribers: "Two million, baby. Thank you so much." [00:03]

• Andrew Santino Reacting to Being Put on Speakerphone: "How did the surgery go on your nut sack?" [02:49]

• Bobby Lee on His Sold-Out Show: "Because I put your name on the flyer." [03:53]

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Conclusion

This episode of Bad Friends encapsulates the essence of Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino's dynamic partnership. Through playful banter, personal stories, and mutual support, they create a podcast environment that is both entertaining and heartfelt. While focused on a few key anecdotes, the episode effectively sets the stage for future discussions, leaving listeners eager for more insights and laughs.

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Transcript

[Bobby Lee]

Two million subscribers. Yeah.

[Andrew Santino]

Two million.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, Two million, baby. Thank you so much. You know what I mean?

[Andrew Santino]

Oh, my God. You shoot yourself?

[Bobby Lee]

Yes. That's so funny. You deserve that. You know, today we don't have Carlos because you were so mad at him. We? I. I. Well, you know, I just came up with a new nickname with Andrew and I. I'm Little China. And he's big trouble.

[Andrew Santino]

Big trouble, Little China. No, you're in big trouble with me.

[Bobby Lee]

No, no, you're big trouble. And I'm the little China. You.

[Andrew Santino]

For one favor.

[Bobby Lee]

I asked you for one favor.

[Andrew Santino]

What was yours? I said I'm at a.

[Bobby Lee]

My show.

[Andrew Santino]

I'm at a business dinner. I can't make it there. I'm at a dinner.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah. And I was on a date.

[Andrew Santino]

Timeout. You were on a date. I called the date. I.

[Bobby Lee]

What's Better? Or business?

[Andrew Santino]

We'll say it together. 1, 2, 3. Business. It's business. 3. 4. To this.

[Bobby Lee]

You can't play this game. Look at him. He looks like an accountant. He's an accountant. Part three. The new one after this. Next. Next one. And this guy, he's incel.

[Andrew Santino]

No, he's an outsell. He's been doing really well.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Andrew Santino]

He told me in the car right over here. He's doing great.

[Bobby Lee]

Anyway.

[Andrew Santino]

No, I'm mad at you. I call Bobby mad at you more. Nice try, dude.

[Bobby Lee]

No, good. Good one.

[Andrew Santino]

Nice try.

[Bobby Lee]

Look at your face, dude.

[Andrew Santino]

Nice try.

[Bobby Lee]

Sad face. You get all red and, you know, in your. In your. In your eyes, dude. You know, you're wrong. I just realized.

[Andrew Santino]

Did you put all that flare on your hat? Did you place those pins on your hat?

[Bobby Lee]

No, it came that way.

[Andrew Santino]

Loser.

[Bobby Lee]

That's right.

[Andrew Santino]

You look like a truck. You can call me you loser. You look like a bucket. You look like you got that at a buggy. Did you go down to Austin and get all that gear, you loser?

[Bobby Lee]

No, I got it shipped here from.

[Andrew Santino]

You know what's really annoying? I wanted to make fun of your shirt. And we're in the same color of, like, diarrhea shirts.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Andrew Santino]

This shirt I thought was a different color when I ordered it. And it's like.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, it's.

[Andrew Santino]

It's baby pooh. Yeah, it's like runny baby poo.

[Bobby Lee]

Well, I mean.

[Andrew Santino]

No.

[Bobby Lee]

Are you on a safari? What is going on? Look, look.

[Andrew Santino]

What did I do? I met with a Korean friend. I'm not gonna say who. I met with someone who loves you. Who loves us? You couldn't come meet him with me? He was a big fan. He was upset that we couldn't. You weren't there. That's fine. And that's fine. Then I called Bobby, you guys, for your reference. I said, bob, all I need is a couple of fun Korean phrases to say to him for the show. He goes, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. I go, just text me. Just text me three things. And then he goes, okay, okay, I will. I will. When I stop. When we're driving. When we stop. Okay, fine. Hours, hours, hours. Nothing, nothing. And he says, I'm on a date. He's on a date with a girl that I made laugh, by the way. I gave him a layup. He's on a date with a girl. He puts me on speakerphone, and I said, no, you did that.

[Bobby Lee]

I'll tell you what you said. You. You. Dude, I know what you said.

[Andrew Santino]

What did I say?

[Bobby Lee]

So I. He calls me. I pick up. I'm on speakerphone in my car, right? And I. As soon as I pick up, I go to Andrew. I go, watch what you say. You know I'm on a date, right? And he goes, how did the surgery go on your nut sack? That. That.

[Andrew Santino]

Did you get that thing burnt off?

[Bobby Lee]

Burned? That burnt off? And she wasn't laughing, like, cracking up? No, she was dying.

[Andrew Santino]

Laughing.

[Bobby Lee]

She was laughing. She was, like, looking at me like this, like, as if it was true. Dude, what did you say?

[Andrew Santino]

Yeah, I got them burnt off.

[Bobby Lee]

It's fine. Yeah, I was playing along with it, and then when we hung up, I had to tell her that was a joke. Really?

[Andrew Santino]

She knows. She knows it was a joke.

[Bobby Lee]

Sabotage me there, guy.

[Andrew Santino]

Do you think she's dating a rocket scientist? She knows who she's dating. It's a comic.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, I told her I was a rocket scientist.

[Andrew Santino]

A scientist.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. You look the part. Anyway, so.

[Andrew Santino]

So I was upset.

[Bobby Lee]

No. So I'm doing a show in the Belly Room. Okay? Tickets were bad.

[Andrew Santino]

It sold out. It sold out. I looked online. It sold out. No, you're a liar. Do you want me to call the store right now? I know it's sold out.

[Bobby Lee]

You know why it sold out?

[Andrew Santino]

Why did it sell out?

[Bobby Lee]

Because I put your name on the flyer.

[Andrew Santino]

No, you didn't. First of all. First of all, let's stop. My name wasn't on the flyer because I looked at the website, A, and B. It already sold out. You're a liar, dude. You're lying.

[Bobby Lee]

I'm not a liar.