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Summary

Podcast Title: Bad Friends
Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Episode: Released on May 23, 2025
Production: A 7EQUIS Production
Available on: Bad Friends Official Website, Instagram, Patreon, TikTok

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Episode Summary

In this lively episode of Bad Friends, hosts Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino dive into a whirlwind of humorous anecdotes, playful banter, and off-the-cuff storytelling. The conversation oscillates between absurd scenarios, personal tales, and light-hearted sarcasm, showcasing the chemistry and comedic timing that listeners have come to love from the duo.

Key Discussions and Highlights

1. Renaissance Faire Hijinks [01:00 - 02:00]

The hosts reminisce about their unforgettable experience at the Renaissance Faire, where their portrayal of Korean hangbok attire turned heads and sparked amusing interactions.

• Andrew Santino shares, "We did Korean hangbok. That's the clothing. And we were a hit at the Renaissance Faire." [01:10]

• Bobby Lee adds, "People would bow to us. Wow. I made everyone do accents." [01:18]

This segment highlights their knack for immersing themselves in roles, leading to unexpected and humorous consequences.

2. Family Stories with a Twist [01:31 - 02:00]

The conversation takes a quirky turn as Andrea Jin introduces a fictional and darkly comedic family storyline involving a character with a dubious past.

• Andrea Jin narrates, "My daughter, she's blind. She's blind and deaf. Wow. And she has no idea what's going on." [01:31]

• The dialogue evolves into a humorous depiction of a character involved in multiple murders, blending dark humor with absurdity.

3. Dark Magic and Seances [03:02 - 04:59]

Bobby and Andrew playfully explore themes of dark magic, revenge, and betrayal, infusing their signature humor into the supernatural.

• Andrew Santino introduces, "Today's dark magic is about revenge. Today's dark magic is about betrayal. And we have to use our wands to destroy these evil people." [03:18]

• The hosts engage in a mock seance, complete with humorous mishaps and exaggerated accents, showcasing their improvisational skills.

This segment stands out for its creative blend of fantasy elements with comedic storytelling, keeping listeners entertained with unexpected twists.

4. Behind the Scenes: "Death and Ramen" Short Film [04:44 - 06:02]

Andrew shares behind-the-scenes insights about his short film, "Death and Ramen," weaving in anecdotes about the Renaissance Faire and the film’s conceptual journey.

• Andrew Santino explains, "I met at the Renaissance fair. Andrea Jin goes because she's dating a writer." [04:55]

• The discussion humorously veers into the misnaming of projects, with Bobby teasingly correcting Andrew's references: "You got Life and fettuccine. You're going to love it." [05:58]

This conversation offers a glimpse into the creative processes and camaraderie between the hosts, highlighting their collaborative spirit.

Notable Quotes

• "Look at you. Dumbfounded you." — Bobby Lee [00:55]

• "Here, Stick your butthole right in there. Yeah, Dude." — Andrew Santino [02:32]

• "In ancient Korean tradition, we don't talk about stuff like that. But yeah, sex." — Andrew Santino [02:15]

These quotes exemplify the hosts' edgy humor and ability to navigate taboo topics with comedic flair.

Concluding Thoughts

This episode of Bad Friends encapsulates the essence of what makes the podcast beloved by its audience: candid conversations filled with humor, unexpected topics, and the effortless chemistry between Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino. Whether they're reminiscing about past events, delving into fictional tales, or sharing personal projects, the hosts maintain an engaging and entertaining dialogue that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.

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Production by 7EQUIS:

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Note: This summary excludes advertisement segments and focuses solely on the conversational content of the episode.

Transcript

[Carlos]

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[Andrea Jin]

Where's McCone?

[Carlos]

He's not here.

[Andrea Jin]

Where's my cone? Anyway.

[Carlos]

Look at you. Dumbfounded you.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, Dumbfounded Andrea Jin. Andrea Jin.

[Carlos]

And none only.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah.

[Carlos]

Than our lovable beloved Gene Hong.

[Andrea Jin]

Gene Hong. Wow. And look at. We did Korean hangbok.

[Carlos]

It's called Hangbok.

[Andrea Jin]

That's the clothing. And we were a hit at the Renaissance Faire.

[Carlos]

You guys were a big hit.

[Andrea Jin]

I mean, they were like. People would bow to us. Wow. I made everyone do accents.

[Carlos]

Really?

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah. Our boat crash and we don't know where we are.

[Carlos]

Well, what is this family story? As we look at this photo, can you describe to me the family history and the story?

[Andrea Jin]

Well, okay, so my daughter, she's blind. She's blind and deaf. Wow. Yeah. And she has no idea what's going on. Right. The other one is.

[Carlos]

You look wealthy, by the way.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, we're very wealthy. Yeah. So then dumbfounded plays a man who has many murders.

[Carlos]

And he looks that way. He looks tired from all the murder.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah. He murdered so many people. Japanese, Chinese and Koreans.

[Carlos]

Wow.

[Andrea Jin]

But mostly North Koreans.

[Carlos]

Wow.

[Andrea Jin]

And I keep going. Don't go to the North.

[Carlos]

Don't go.

[Andrea Jin]

And he will. And Jean is my. Well, they think he's my assistant. But there's some. You know what I mean, Other privileges I get.

[Carlos]

You get to have sex with him.

[Andrea Jin]

That's not what I said.

[Carlos]

Well, that's what you said.

[Andrea Jin]

In ancient Korean tradition, we don't talk about stuff like that. But yeah, sex.

[Carlos]

Yeah.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah. So I got you a new wand. Here's a new one. Here you go, dude. It's a new elven wand that they have.

[Carlos]

Oh, look.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, yeah.

[Carlos]

Look at this. It's a butt plug.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, yeah. Stick your butthole right in there. Yeah, Dude. Come here. Carlos, you have a standard. Just a wand still does magic. Yeah, but barely. It makes dicks get hard. Yeah.

[Carlos]

Are these handmade yes.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah. By incel. In the Midwest. Anyway, here you go. I got a one. You get a one this time.

[Carlos]

Yeah, yeah, I get a one.

[Andrea Jin]

You get a one this time. You get a Spanish one.

[Carlos]

Wow. I actually like that a lot.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, yeah.

[Carlos]

That one's very pretty.

[Andrea Jin]

Here's a Spanish one. And then. All right. And this one will be mine. And I'm going to say something to you. I have a wand and. Okay, so let's play a little dark magic. I learned about dark magic.

[Carlos]

Yeah.

[Andrea Jin]

And today, ladies and gentlemen, when you're listening. All right, today's dark magic is about revenge. Today's dark magic is about betrayal. And we have to use our wands to. To destroy these evil people. Look at me right there, doing a seance.

[Carlos]

Does that hat fit?

[Andrea Jin]

No.

[Carlos]

Is that. I don't know if it's supposed to look.

[Andrea Jin]

It's supposed to look like that.

[Carlos]

It is.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, yeah. And it was so uncomfortable. You have to constantly balance it.

[Carlos]

Can I see the girl who's seancing you?

[Andrea Jin]

There she is.

[Carlos]

That's my Aunt Barb. That is.

[Andrea Jin]

Barb was great.

[Carlos]

She is.

[Andrea Jin]

I had no idea what she was talking about. It was great.

[Carlos]

Now, do they speak in tongues and languages? And what. How do they do this?

[Andrea Jin]

Oh, yeah, yeah, that. Italian.

[Carlos]

It's kind of.

[Andrea Jin]

It's kind of Italian. Yeah, yeah. So here's the dark.

[Carlos]

So wait, here's the funniest thing.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah.

[Carlos]

Go back to that photo to the right.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah.

[Carlos]

And apologize for fans at home. I've lost my. Lost my voice a little bit. Go. Go out. Go to the other photo to the far right. Yeah. Now zoom in. The best part is you guys are dolled up.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah.

[Carlos]

Head to almost toe. Now zoom down to the feet. I just sneaked.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, yeah.

[Carlos]

It's just like, the outfits are amazing. And then he's wearing Hoka running shoes.

[Andrea Jin]

Because we went to the store. There are clogs.

[Carlos]

And there's no way you're not rocking clogs all day.

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah. We're not gonna go rock clogs. Yeah. Yeah. So I'm gonna do my golden goose. They had golden gooses back then.

[Carlos]

Did they really?

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah. So here. Back to the dark magic. Okay, so I don't know if you all know that I did a short film called Death and Ramen. Right. No. Yay for that short film. Okay.

[Carlos]

It was good.

[Andrea Jin]

So I'll tell you something. I met. So I'm at the Renaissance fair. Right, Right. Andrea. Jen goes because she's dating a writer.

[Carlos]

O.

[Andrea Jin]

Right. So then you know he was offered something or a production company asked him for, like a production coordinator for something, and he goes for what? He goes, Death and Robin, the movie. So I got all excited. I'm like, I called my agents and I go, hey.

[Carlos]

Oi. Hi, Bobby, how are you?

[Andrea Jin]

Yeah, yeah, hi. Julie Leibowitz.

[Carlos]

Yes, great to talk to you today.

[Andrea Jin]

You're the best agent.

[Carlos]

Number one.

[Andrea Jin]

Doobie Leibowitz.

[Carlos]

Yeah. Hold my call. Shereen, I'm on the phone with my number one.

[Andrea Jin]

All right, so I'm not. Okay, so I. Juby, did I get the movie?

[Carlos]

Yes. You got a movie?

[Andrea Jin]

Yes.

[Carlos]

Got him.

[Andrea Jin]

Death and Ramen. No. So they.

[Carlos]

You got Life and fettuccine.

[Andrea Jin]

He got the life of fetish.

[Carlos]

We booked you Life and fettuccine. You're going to love it.