New Episode Out on Patreon

Summary

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Bad Friends Podcast Episode Summary

Episode Title: New Episode Out on Patreon
Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Date: May 1, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of Bad Friends kicks off with Bobby and Andrew riffing on Bobby’s ever-growing Filipino household, spiraling into a freewheeling conversation about California pet laws, nosy neighbors, and personal quirks. The episode is chock-full of the show’s signature playful banter, sharp teasing, and meandering stories that somehow always circle back to friendship and family—even if the route is full of detours.

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Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Filipinos and Pet Limits

• [00:01-00:28] Bobby jokes that he has "a bunch of Filipinos leaving [his] house," likening the household to exceeding animal limits. Andrew quickly redirects away from the comparison:
  • "Careful now. I don't think animals and Filipinos should be." — Andrew [00:11]
  • Bobby clarifies: "They're not even the same thing because Filipinos are humans." [00:14]
• They dive into California municipal pet rules and speculate on limits.
  • "In California? I think it’s five." — Bobby [00:24]
  • "Five animals?" — Andrew [00:28]

2. Neighborhood Gossip & Celebrity Encounters

• [00:52-01:41] Andrew mentions running into Spencer Sutherland (miscalled “Spencer Presley” at first), a neighbor and musician.
  • "You know who your next door neighbor is?...Met him in Memphis...at the Elvis at the...one of our worst performances ever." — Andrew [00:52]
  • Bobby is confused about which neighbor; Andrew teases Bobby for not knowing who lives just a few houses down.
  • They snipe about which house blasts live music, guessing it’s Spencer:
    • "There's this one house...But they play too loud the music." — Bobby [01:35]
    • "You think it's him?" — Andrew [01:41]

3. Housemates or Family?

• [01:54-02:16] Bobby explains the actual make-up of his household, emphasizing that those living with him are family in all but blood.
  • "I don't even bring Filipino...I have three people living in my house who happen to be Filipino. They are my family." — Bobby [01:54]
  • Andrew clarifies further:
    • "Not happen. They are." [02:02]
    • "Not blood, but...We love them like family." [02:05]
• Names are revealed—Jules, Issa, Honey—emphasizing the familial bonds.

4. The Quirks of Podcast Conversation

• [02:23-02:59] The conversation pivots to on-camera habits, as Andrew notices Bobby’s eyes drift away during stories.
  • "Because you always look away when I talk...So I'm gonna start looking over here to see if maybe it affects..." — Andrew [02:23]
  • Bobby: "I noticed that I was talking to you guys. Is that what you mean?" [02:37]
• The duo lightheartedly squabble over attention, camera focus, and the impact of body language during recording.

5. On Conflict, Peace, and Taking a Beat

• [03:00-03:16] Andrew and Bobby acknowledge the push-pull of their interactions, with Bobby admitting that he withdraws to avoid conflict:
  • "Sometimes when I feel conflict, I go there." — Bobby [03:14]
• In a rare sincere exchange, Andrew suggests a peaceful moment, but Bobby is eager to finish his family story.

6. Closing Thread: Issa and Movies

• [03:20-03:37] Bobby attempts again to tell a story about Issa, his housemate who lives in the Philippines and has limited exposure to real movies.
  • The conversation is, characteristically, interrupted by laughter from the production crew.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Careful now. I don't think animals and Filipinos should be." — Andrew [00:11]
• "They're not even the same thing because Filipinos are humans." — Bobby [00:14]
• "You know who your next door neighbor is?...Met him in Memphis at the Elvis at the...one of our worst performances ever." — Andrew [00:52]
• "There's this one house two or three doors down...But they play too loud the music." — Bobby [01:35]
• "I have three people living in my house who happen to be Filipino. They are my family." — Bobby [01:54]
• "Not blood, but...We love them like family." — Andrew [02:05]
• "Sometimes when I feel conflict, I go there." — Bobby [03:14]
• "No, I want to finish my story." — Bobby [03:17] (classic Bobby)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Pet Law Tangent & Filipinos Joke: 00:01-00:28
• Neighbor and Spencer Sutherland Discussion: 00:52-01:41
• Bobby Explains His Household: 01:54-02:16
• Podcasting Quirks and Attention: 02:23-02:59
• Conflict Versus Peace Exchange: 03:00-03:19
• Issa’s Movie Experience Set-Up: 03:20-03:37

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Episode Tone & Takeaway

The tone is classic Bad Friends—irreverent, rapid-fire, affectionate with a touch of friendly antagonism. While the topics spiral from pets to pop stars to family, the throughline is Bobby and Andrew’s knack for mining everyday life for laughs, revealing genuine camaraderie beneath the chaos.

Fans and new listeners alike will enjoy the in-the-moment wit, the duality of sharp jokes and warm admissions, and the ever-reliable dynamic of two oddball friends who love to push each other's buttons.

Transcript

[A]

So, you know, I have a bunch of Filipinos leaving my house.

[B]

Too many. Some would argue you're at the limit.

[A]

You know, like with animals. You know how you can only have a certain animals in your house?

[B]

Careful now. I don't think animals and Filipinos should be.

[A]

They're not even the same thing because Filipinos are humans.

[B]

But you're making the comparison to how having animals is the same as having

[A]

Filipino or just anybody, I guess.

[B]

What's the law for how many animals you're allowed to have in your house at one time?

[A]

In California?

[B]

In California.

[A]

I think it's five.

[B]

I think five of each breed.

[A]

No, just five.

[B]

Five animals?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

There's no way.

[A]

You think it's higher.

[B]

I bet it's like five cats, five dogs. I bet it's like. No, I mean, there might not be restrictive. There is a restrictive total pet limits in some areas, like Long beach. Resident restricted. A total of four. Four weaned pets. So they must be. You got to wean them spaded or neutered.

[A]

And I have a business where I wean them. Look at this.

[B]

Three or four dogs or cats combined without a special kennel permit. It limits very wildly by municipality.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You know who your next door neighbor is? Met him in Memphis at the Elvis at the. One of our worst performances ever.

[A]

Oh, I know Spence. Spencer Presley.

[B]

Spencer Sutherland. I ran in him last night.

[A]

Oh, I know Spencer Sutherland. Yeah. Sexy dude.

[B]

Sexy dude.

[A]

You were sex.

[B]

And he told me what street he lives on, and I go, what? Bobby lives there. Then he goes, where? We bring up that you're literally three doors down from this kid from.

[A]

I've never seen him.

[B]

He. He goes, no, no, no. I. Dude.

[A]

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I know where he lives. Do you know how I know?

[B]

It's on your block.

[A]

No, no, that's not it.

[B]

I just told you that. No. Over two.

[A]

You're overdo. Give me another, guys.

[B]

Maybe because you saw him one time driving.

[A]

No.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Over three.

[B]

Nice.

[A]

There's this one house two or three doors down. Right. But they play too loud the music.

[B]

You think it's him?

[A]

Well, it's. You can tell it's live music. Oh, right, right.

[B]

That's. That's his song. Hot. Spencer Brasley Sutherland.

[A]

But yeah, whatever. All right, so I have. I don't even bring Filipino. I have three people living in my house who are Filipino who happen to be Filipino.

[B]

Not happen. They are.

[A]

And they are my family.

[B]

Not blood, but.

[A]

Yeah. No, Jules. And what's their names? Issa and Honey are my. Honey's the mom and I have the two daughters, and they're like family.

[B]

We love them like family.

[A]

So Issa, right, The youngest, she lives in the Philippines. Right. What are you looking at?

[B]

Huh?

[A]

What are you looking at?

[B]

I was just doing the thing because you always look at them. So I'm looking away to see if maybe it affects the way that you. When you talk and tell a story, because you always look away when I talk at them. So I'm gonna start looking over here to see if that is the same balance.

[A]

I noticed that I was talking to you guys. Is that what you mean? Yes.

[B]

Yeah. You often. You will always look to your right. All.

[A]

Every episode.

[B]

Every episode. All the whole episode. So I'm gonna start going.

[A]

No, no, you know what I'm gonna do? I'm gonna turn this way.

[B]

Well, don't you think that we. We do, Right?

[A]

But what I'm saying. But what I'm saying is, is that I didn't really. I didn't really even realize that I did that.

[B]

I don't really. I don't know that you do that either.

[A]

That's something. I'm not sure.

[B]

Do you guys notice?

[A]

Yeah, but the thing is, is there's three guys back there.

[B]

Can I get a window with guys over here?

[A]

I understand what you're doing, dude, but it's like, you know, I mean, I want to have peaceful relationship with you.

[B]

It's very. You and I are very peaceful.

[A]

Right? So it's like sometimes when I feel conflict, I go there.

[B]

Well, can we take a moment of peace?

[A]

No, I want to finish my story.

[B]

Oh, sorry.

[A]

Okay, let's take a moment's piece. Okay, so let me finish. Yeah. Okay. So Issa lives in the Philippines, and, you know, she hasn't seen any real movie, like, the movies that she's exp.

[B]

It's making the boys laugh.