Bad Friends – Steve Red Curry & Blake Griffin

Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Guests: Blake Griffin
Date: March 23, 2026

EPISODE THEME & OVERVIEW

This episode of Bad Friends brings NBA star Blake Griffin into the comedic chaos of Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino. The show bounces from fan interactions, AI in entertainment, 80s and 90s nostalgia, upcoming travel to Japan, basketball trivia, and personal stories about dating, standup, and the oddities of showbiz. The playful antagonism between Bobby and Andrew is ramped up with Blake’s cool, dry sense of humor, resulting in a fast-paced, joke-filled, yet disarmingly personal episode.

KEY DISCUSSION POINTS & TIMESTAMPS

1. Awkward Fan Interactions & Podcast Fame

[00:52–03:15]

• Bobby and Andrew share stories about fans who expect to be recognized or make weird comments in public.

• Bobby feels bad about not remembering someone from a 2018 show.

• Andrew laments when fans make awkward podcaster jokes at him in public.

  “It’s the meanest, rudest thing you can say, ‘Oh, you don’t remember me, do you?’ And you’re like, okay, what do you want me to do here?”
  — Andrew Santino [01:54]

2. Standup Specials & AI in Entertainment

[03:38–06:14]

• Bobby talks about previewing his own standup special; Andrew claims Bobby is too self-critical.

• Andrew wonders if he'll ever do another special, suspecting the future of standup is changing.

• Both riff on how AI could soon generate full movies on demand, referencing viral AI Tom Cruise/Brad Pitt clips.

  “You just prompt it, and then it gives you the movie you just prompt. Netflix is 100% going to do that.”
  — Andrew Santino [05:44]

3. Dog Character Bits & Movie Pitches

[06:14–09:52]

• The guys anthropomorphize Andrew’s dog, joking about how their pets would talk, and racial dynamics among dogs.
• Riff on “boomsday” instead of “doomsday” film ideas—making a post-apocalyptic story about fixing the world.
• Outlandish pitch for a Terminator/Tom Cruise/AI parody.

4. Japan Travel Plans

[11:27–13:40]

• Andrew announces the podcast team will travel to Japan, planning travel logistics and joking about meet-and-greets with Japanese fans.
• Ideas about dressing up in cosplay, mixing American and Japanese stereotypes (e.g., American eagle, pumpkin spice latte costumes).
• Riff on how Japan’s buildings stack restaurants, arcades, massage parlors, etc.

5. Aging Celebrities & Cultural Commentary

[19:00–21:50]

• Spirited debate about whether Dolly Parton's breasts are real.

• A tongue-in-cheek “bad friends death pool” for celebrity passings.

• Observations on aging, plastic surgery, and why 80s actors looked older.

  “Back then, nobody took care of themselves. He’s probably ripping two packs a day, drinking every night.”
  — Andrew Santino on Wilford Brimley [24:42]

6. NBA Trivia & Roasting Blake Griffin’s Career

** [31:01–36:18]**

• Blake joins and gets grilled about his NBA career.

• Bobby unsuccessfully tries to name teams Blake played for, sparking relentless teasing from Andrew.

• Jokes about NBA team names, identities, and misattributions (Brooklyn Nets = “Cylinders”).

• Playful pop-quiz: Can Bobby spot Blake in official team photos? (“Spunky Web” and “David Chambers” are made-up names.)

  “I played center for the Lions.”
  — Blake Griffin, dryly correcting Bobby’s mistakes [32:47]

7. Basketball and Standup Comedy Crossovers

[36:40–54:35]

• Discussion of celebrity courtside audiences and nerves.
• Blake shares on famous courtside fans (Denzel, Jack Nicholson, Barack Obama).
• Bit about "Borac Obama" fighting dinosaurs ends in chaotic laughter.
• Blake’s Instagram notification from “Richard Pryor” (possibly run by Pryor’s daughter)—the group debates social media oddities and legendary interactions.

8. Athlete & Comedian Dating Life & Medication Effects

[45:03–47:41]

• Bobby quizzes Blake about his engagement.

• Open talk about dating, age, readiness for marriage.

• Bobby discusses issues with Lexapro and sex drive—and how Blue Chew “wins every time.”

  “On Lexapro, you cannot get even a rat.”
  — Bobby Lee [47:07]

9. NBA Lifestyle, Team Planes, and Rookie Hazing

[78:00–81:10]

• Blake describes the luxury of NBA planes, team culture, rookie seating politics.
• Hazing rituals lightly ribbed; differences between NBA and NFL team travel rules were compared.
• Fines for being late to the team plane can reach $10k–$100k.

10. Team Name Riffs & Rebranding the NBA

[65:32–69:41]

• Bobby proposes (often terrible) new names for NBA franchises (“Cleveland Hands”, “Toronto Rain Frogs”, “Washington Warlocks”), with commentary on city identities and animal mascots.
• Draws analogies between soccer and basketball scoring intensity.

11. Blake Griffin on Standup, Life, and Legacy

[90:32–End]

• Blake reiterates his love for standup and remains humble about returning after retirement.

• The hosts close out by thanking Blake for merging the worlds of comedy and sport, calling him an “honorary comic.”

  “You already mastered one career. It’d be embarrassing if he did ours as well. It would hurt my feelings.”
  — Andrew Santino [91:04]

NOTABLE QUOTES & MEMORABLE MOMENTS

• “Serviceable is a good word, though—that should be my next special, ‘Serviceable.’”
  — Andrew Santino [04:11]

• “We are black now… your redheaded half got promoted to full black.”
  — Andrew Santino [60:35]

• “I'm coming at the gym, I'm coming at home…”
  — Bobby Lee (riffing Arnold Schwarzenegger's viral bit) [47:27]

• “If Wizards and the Kings make the NBA Finals, I will pay for your leg lengthening.”
  — Blake Griffin (on wild podcast bets) [72:46]

• “If you were having sex and you nutted a little bit the whole time, you had little mini nuts... That’s basketball to me.”
  — Bobby Lee (on basketball scoring vs. soccer) [89:16]

HIGHLIGHT SEGMENTS WITH TIMESTAMPS

• [05:25] – Jokes about AI-generated Netflix movies
• [13:12] – Arcade competition with Japanese fans
• [35:55] – Bobby’s NBA team confusion (“Cylinders”)
• [46:00] – Blake’s engagement announcement and Bobby’s dating questions
• [54:08] – Shortest Asian NBA players, Yuki Kawamura, and representation
• [71:48] – Bobby and Carlos pitch wild NBA finals bets for hair and leg surgery
• [79:05] – NBA plane seating arrangements, rookie etiquette, and luxury travel
• [83:26] – Steve “Red” Curry/“Steve Red Curry” bit – Andrew invents his fictional redheaded Indian NBA persona
• [87:44] – Blake’s famous dunks and “balls-on-face” legendary in-game moments

TONE & STYLE

The chemistry between Bobby, Andrew, and Blake is playful, irreverent, and always on the verge of spiraling into absurdity. Roasts are fast, pop culture references are thick, and the show occasionally pivots into touching vulnerability—but always snaps back to self-deprecating laughs. The humor is rooted in improvisation and genuine friendship, with frequent games of one-upmanship and loving mockery. Blake’s cool, good-natured reactions only add fuel to the comedic fire.

SUMMARY TAKEAWAYS

• Fan interactions aren’t always positive; awkward encounters are a frequent hazard of fame.
• AI’s effect on entertainment is a concern and a punchline for comedians.
• The group relishes generational differences—from how stars age to how NBA teams are named.
• Blake Griffin’s dual life as an athlete and comic is a recurring point of admiration and ribbing.
• Absurd podcast bets (hair transplants, leg-lengthening surgery) illustrate Bad Friends’ anything-goes humor.
• Travel plans to Japan — playing games, possibly cosplaying, show how the podcast’s off-air antics fuel the show.
• Personal moments include Bobby’s candid talk on SSRIs and dating, and Blake’s genuine family stories from Oklahoma.
• The episode delights in imaginative, ridiculous riffing on sports, movies, and life—and lands with laughter and camaraderie.