New Episode Out on Patreon Today

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Bad Friends – “New Episode Out on Patreon Today”

Hosts: Andrew Santino & (Guest) Bert Kreischer (filling in for Bobby Lee)
Release Date: April 3, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of Bad Friends dives into the camaraderie and on-stage misadventures between comedians Andrew Santino and Bert Kreischer. The episode is a behind-the-scenes hangout full of comedic banter, including stories from the famed Comedy Store, thoughts on self-critique in comedy, and their ongoing efforts to deliver exclusive and unfiltered content to their Patreon supporters. The mood is playful, self-deprecating, and rooted in the hosts’ natural chemistry.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. What’s New on Patreon (00:00–00:44)

• Andrew Santino touts the Bad Friends Patreon as “the best in the business,” highlighting the ad-free experience and exclusive deleted content.
• Bert Kreischer emphasizes unique offerings: “Stuff that you can't get on the show, you're gonna get on Patreon,” including documentaries from their tours—just released: “London and Dublin” (2h 40m of extra content).

Patreon Offer

• New members get a sizable discount upon sign-up for the month ([00:28–00:32]).
  • “You’re gonna get 70 off for new sign ups to the Patreon.” (Bert Kreischer, 00:32)

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2. Comedy Store Night Recap (00:44–02:39)

Smooth Roasts & Teasing

• Bert to Andrew: “You look good today, your hair looks good...really looks smooth.” (Bert Kreischer, 00:52–00:55)
• “Baby Asian boy.” (Bert Kreischer, 00:57) — playfully ribbing Bobby Lee’s signature presence.

Comedy Store Banter

• Andrew and Bert reminisce about the previous night at the Comedy Store.
  • Andrew sets the scene: “At the Comedy Store last night.” (Andrew Santino, 01:03)
  • The two riff about “being each other” at different points in their comedy careers.

The Set’s Self-Critique

• Bert: “Terrible set. It was not a good set. I was meandering through poop last night. Sebastian gave me a great intro... He killed harder in an intro than I did on any of my jokes.” (Bert Kreischer, 01:40)
  • Bert humorously laments the disparity between his opener’s intro and his own set, showcasing typical comic self-deprecation.
• Andrew offers support: “I’m watching your set. Great set.” (Andrew Santino, 01:36)
  • Bert calls Andrew a “little dumpling” in the hallway, describing a comedic scene of Andrew leaning against a wall. (02:16–02:34)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Last night I fell in love with–” (Bert Kreischer, 00:44)
  • Bert tries to launch into a funny or sentimental bit, but Andrew cuts in with playful repetition.
• “What’s the story? Morning glory?” (Andrew Santino, 01:27)
  • A quick-witted, offhanded joke — typical of their improvisational style.
• “He crushed. And I went up there and just... That’s all I did.” (Bert Kreischer, 01:49)
  • Bert sums up the comedic anxiety and insecurity that all working comedians face.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:00–00:44 — Patreon promotion, exclusive content, and discounts
• 00:44–01:03 — Banter about appearances, playful teasing
• 01:03–02:39 — Comedy Store night recap, comic self-critique, peer support

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Tone & Dynamic

• The episode maintains the classic Bad Friends style: fast-paced, irreverent, and full of inside jokes.
• Bert’s trademark chaos meshes with Andrew’s biting wit for a free-flowing, joke-laden conversation.
• Playful self-roasting and supportive jabs define the friendly rivalry and mutual admiration between the hosts.

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Summary Takeaway

This episode provides a glimpse behind-the-curtain of standup life—a blend of comic anxiety, backstage friendships, and the relentless pursuit of funny. Hardcore fans and new listeners alike get both laughs and an invitation to exclusive content on Patreon, where the hilarious chaos continues, unfiltered.

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Transcript

[Andrew Santino]

Hey guys, I believe our Patreon is the best in the business.

[Bert Kreischer]

We do number one.

[Andrew Santino]

We, we release things that we cut out of the show.

[Bert Kreischer]

Yeah, stuff that you can't get on the show, you're gonna get on Patreon. And along with the fact that we've always been putting out episodes that are ad free on Patreon, we're constantly filming when we're constantly filming. And also McCone has put together a bunch of the docu series of US tours and on the road. We just released London and Dublin which combined is 2 hours and 40 minutes of more Bad Friends content.

[Andrew Santino]

So for a full month you get 71 full month you get off.

[Bert Kreischer]

Yeah. Sign up for new members. Off the new members you're gonna get 77. 0. 70 off for new sign ups to the Patreon. So go to patreon.com bad friends and check that out today.

[Andrew Santino]

Yep.

[Bert Kreischer]

Last night I fell in love with

[Andrew Santino]

you Last night Last night.

[Bert Kreischer]

You look good today your hair looks good. You look good. Really looks smooth.

[Andrew Santino]

Interesting, because smooth.

[Bert Kreischer]

Baby Asian boy. Baby Asian boy.

[Andrew Santino]

So he.

[Bert Kreischer]

We're at. Okay, go ahead.

[Andrew Santino]

At the Comedy Store last night.

[Bert Kreischer]

Yeah, the Comedic Store already, dude. We were out there selling jokes already, dude. Already, dude. I'm just. You from last week? Yeah, yeah, yeah.

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[Bert Kreischer]

Already I'm you from last week?

[Andrew Santino]

Yeah, I'm you from. From three years ago, dude. It doesn't make it. I don't. That makes. I'm so sorry, dude.

[Bert Kreischer]

What's up? Okay, tell the story.

[Andrew Santino]

There is no story, dude.

[Bert Kreischer]

What's a story?

[Andrew Santino]

I just. I don't know.

[Bert Kreischer]

What's the story? Morning glory?

[Andrew Santino]

This?

[Bert Kreischer]

Nothing, dude. Okay, what happened last night?

[Andrew Santino]

You're a little rude.

[Bert Kreischer]

What did I do?

[Andrew Santino]

I'm at the Comedy Store. I'm watching your set. Great set.

[Bert Kreischer]

Terrible set. It was not a good set. I was meaning through meandering through poop. Last night. Sebastian gave me a great intro. I don't think I brought this guy on stage before. Yeah. He has a fellow Chicagoan, ladies and gentlemen. He's got an Italian lesson. He doesn't look Italian. Yeah, it was such a good intro. He killed harder in an intro than I did on any of my jokes. He crushed. And I went up there and just. That's all I did.

[Andrew Santino]

Okay.

[Bert Kreischer]

For 15 minutes, I'm in the hallway, fart, crap, poop. Oh.

[Andrew Santino]

Because then that was the reason.

[Bert Kreischer]

And then he's on. He's in the hallway. I can see him. I can see just a little dumpling resting in the window of the hallway and I walk down and this is what he's doing. This is what he's doing, leaning against the wall, going,

[Andrew Santino]

You know what?

[Bert Kreischer]

That's what do you want my reaction to be? Do you know?

[Andrew Santino]

Okay.

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