The 300 Episode is Out on Patreon Today

Summary

Bad Friends: "The 300 Episode is Out on Patreon Today"

Episode Date: December 12, 2025
Hosts: Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino
Special Guests: Andrew Schulz, Derek Gaines, Shane Gillis
Location: Phoenix, Arizona

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Episode Overview

This milestone episode of Bad Friends celebrates the show's 300-episode run with a lively, chaotic, and heartfelt reunion. The crew, along with friends Andrew Schulz, Derek Gaines, and Shane Gillis, gather in Phoenix, Arizona, for wild storytelling, on-air amends, playful ribbing, and plenty of raucous laughter. True to the show's spirit, the comedic chemistry is fast-paced and often delightfully off-the-rails, with candid talk, inside jokes, and surprising moments of sincerity.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening Antics & The Energy in Phoenix

• The group's excitement at recording the 300th episode is palpable. "Hey, Bad friends. Welcome Back to our 300th episode. Who we're so excited to be here. We're in..." (Andrew Santino, 00:55).
• The Phoenix location is repeatedly referenced, with jokes about it possibly being their last show ever and playful banter around the city’s spelling: "Yeah. And O E N I X. Phoenix, Arizona." (Derek Gaines, 01:23).

2. Making Amends: Derek's Apology to Shane Gillis

• Early in the episode, an on-air confrontation and apology take place between Derek Gaines and Shane Gillis regarding a previous insult.
• Derek had joked that Shane looked like a "corpse underwater," a jab which Shane claims was "really hurtful" (Shane Gillis, 02:01).
• The banter is both awkward and sincere, culminating in Derek’s attempt to apologize. "And I hurt you. And, you know, my bad, dude." (Derek Gaines, 02:13).
• The group can’t resist interjecting with more jokes as the apology unfolds, with Bobby Lee deadpanning, "If you keep talking like that, I'm gonna call ICE, all right?" (Bobby Lee, 04:17).

3. Comedic Chemistry & Role Reversals

• The guests riff on each other’s backgrounds and styles, blurring lines between roast and genuine sentiment.
• Derek attempts humor and sincerity by going into "full Spanish" mode: "When he goes Spanish, he means it." (Andrew Schulz, 03:47).
• The show highlights the unpredictable, improvisational nature of Bad Friends – apologies turn to bits, bits to heartfelt moments, and back again.

4. Behind-the-Scenes Tour Stories

• The comedians rehash their rough night in Tucson: "I'm hung over. We did it up last night." (Bobby Lee, 03:03).
• Shane describes their driver as “dropping bombs, his pants” and “farting up a storm,” comparing the car to New Jersey and eliciting laughs at Bobby’s expense (03:13-03:19).
• There’s unanimous agreement on the driver’s lack of skill—“He was a bad driver, too.” (Bobby Lee, 03:27; Shane Gillis, 03:28).

5. Sincere Friendship Under the Chaos

• Despite the relentless ribbing and sarcasm, the episode’s subtext is about real friendship. Derek, after his earlier gaffe, gets serious:
  "So I love you. So You've been so nice to me." (Derek Gaines, 04:28)
  "We're friends, and I, you know, you look at me in the eyes, fool." (Derek Gaines, 04:34)
• Bobby, characteristically evasive, jokes back: "I can't find them. Ye." (Bobby Lee, 04:41).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Derek’s Previous Insult:
  • "Do you remember I looked like I was a corpse underwater?" — Shane Gillis (02:04)
  • "Bog water." — Derek Gaines (02:09)
• On True Apologies:
  • "You weren't wrong. Yeah, I know, but. And I hurt you. And, you know, my bad, dude." — Derek Gaines (02:13)
• On Friendship and Looking Each Other in the Eye:
  • "We're friends, and I, you know, you look at me in the eyes, fool." — Derek Gaines (04:34)
  • "I can't find them. Ye." — Bobby Lee (04:41)
• On Cultural Commentary:
  • "If you keep talking like that, I'm gonna call ICE, all right?" — Bobby Lee (04:17)
  • "Oh, yeah, they take Asians." — Bobby Lee (04:24)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:55 – Celebration of the 300th episode begins in earnest.
• 01:32 – Speculation/jokes about this potentially being the last episode.
• 01:52-02:19 – The apology for an old insult: “corpse underwater.”
• 03:03-03:28 – Tucson stories, roast of the driver.
• 03:34-04:28 – Derek’s heartfelt attempt at a real apology and ensuing banter about immigration.
• 04:34-04:43 – Derek tries to force a heartfelt friendship moment, and Bobby demurs with a joke.

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Tone and Style

The episode is classic Bad Friends: frenetic, brash, and packed with rapid-fire jokes, but also punctuated by moments of real affection and camaraderie. The guests vibe seamlessly with the hosts, making this milestone episode feel like a chaotic family reunion—insults and all.

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Summary:
Bad Friends’ 300th episode is a comedic, wildly unscripted celebration marked by on-air apologies, backstage stories, and an unapologetic sense of fun. For new listeners or loyal fans, it’s a perfect encapsulation of what makes the show both hilarious and oddly touching.

Transcript

[Bobby Lee]

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[Andrew Santino]

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[Andrew Schulz]

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[Andrew Santino]

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[Andrew Schulz]

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[Andrew Santino]

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[Andrew Schulz]

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[Derek Gaines]

Me too. I love it.

[Andrew Schulz]

If you never tried it, what are you doing?

[Derek Gaines]

You're dumb.

[Andrew Schulz]

The best.

[Derek Gaines]

No, no, not dumb. But you know, I mean, you have to try.

[Andrew Schulz]

You have to try.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah.

[Andrew Schulz]

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[Derek Gaines]

So excited.

[Andrew Schulz]

Phoenix, Arizona.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah. And O E N I X. Phoenix, Arizona.

[Andrew Schulz]

This will probably be the last episode.

[Shane Gillis]

Yeah.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah. I'm just getting warmed up, guy.

[Andrew Schulz]

Yeah, dude, you are. You're warm. And our guest today. Go ahead and introduce our guest.

[Derek Gaines]

Well, he's one of my favorites, man.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah, man. Shane Gillis. Dude talk. Top. Top dog.

[Bobby Lee]

Top.

[Derek Gaines]

Top dog.

[Andrew Schulz]

Yeah. Top dog.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah. Buddies, you know, and we're, you know.

[Andrew Schulz]

Let's start it off the right way.

[Derek Gaines]

What?

[Andrew Schulz]

Want to say anything to Shane after, you know, about 50 episodes ago or something? You just dis Shane pretty hard.

[Derek Gaines]

No, I didn't.

[Bobby Lee]

Yeah, you did.

[Derek Gaines]

That's insane.

[Bobby Lee]

You did all.

[Shane Gillis]

It was really hurtful.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah. Okay, so what did I say?

[Shane Gillis]

Do you remember I looked like I was a corpse underwater?

[Derek Gaines]

Bog water.

[Shane Gillis]

Yeah. Yeah. Which, you know, you're not. You were.

[Derek Gaines]

You weren't wrong. Yeah, I know, but. And I hurt you. And, you know, my bad, dude.

[Bobby Lee]

That's okay.

[Derek Gaines]

And it's like you know, I. To me. Do I look like I'm right next to you at the bong?

[Andrew Schulz]

Don't do that.

[Derek Gaines]

Look, I did that with my mind, dude.

[Andrew Schulz]

That's pretty good.

[Derek Gaines]

You know what I mean? You want Asian magic? That's Asian magic, dude.

[Andrew Schulz]

Telepathy.

[Derek Gaines]

Bob Dylan's here, guys.

[Andrew Schulz]

Get in here. Bob Dylan.

[Shane Gillis]

Yeah.

[Bobby Lee]

Okay, here we go. Hang tight. All right.

[Shane Gillis]

Oh, thanks, man.

[Bobby Lee]

Hey, how you doing?

[Shane Gillis]

Got a show tonight.

[Bobby Lee]

Akash's wife.

[Shane Gillis]

Take it easy on that.

[Bobby Lee]

Sorry. Consuming a lot of that content.

[Andrew Schulz]

Are you liking all that stuff?

[Bobby Lee]

Oh, my God. I'm jerking off. I got no back here.

[Andrew Schulz]

You got no back, bud.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah.

[Bobby Lee]

Damn.

[Derek Gaines]

You want backing?

[Bobby Lee]

I got it.

[Derek Gaines]

All right.

[Bobby Lee]

What's up, buddy? Oh, I'm hung over. We. We did it up last night.

[Shane Gillis]

Yeah.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah.

[Andrew Schulz]

What happened down in Tucson?

[Shane Gillis]

We a show in Tucson. Yeah, yeah.

[Bobby Lee]

What happened?

[Andrew Schulz]

I heard you got. I hear you're calling out the driver, huh?

[Shane Gillis]

Oh, he was dropping bombs, his pants.

[Bobby Lee]

Farting up a storm. So, like New Jersey in there.

[Shane Gillis]

Yeah, it was rough. Then we're getting out of the car, and he goes, yeah, see you later, Robert, with your nasty, rotten ass. Jesus Christ.

[Bobby Lee]

He was a bad driver, too.

[Shane Gillis]

He was a terrible job.

[Andrew Schulz]

I just want to go back a little bit. Back to your apology to Shane, because I do want to make it public on the show.

[Derek Gaines]

Okay.

[Shane Gillis]

Are you trying to hurt my feelings, man?

[Derek Gaines]

Okay. Can I. I'll be honest with you, okay? You want to get real?

[Shane Gillis]

I don't know. I don't.

[Derek Gaines]

Hey, honcho. You want to get real, amigo?

[Bobby Lee]

No.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah, I'll get real.

[Andrew Schulz]

When he goes Spanish, he means it.

[Derek Gaines]

Yeah, yeah. All right. Los pantalones, my amigo.

[Shane Gillis]

Yeah.

[Derek Gaines]

Okay.

[Bobby Lee]

That's where I just ate. Yeah, Yeah.

[Derek Gaines]

I admire you.

[Andrew Schulz]

Shut up.

[Bobby Lee]

That's worse.

[Shane Gillis]

No, that's way worse. Keep talking. I'd rather you. I'd rather you be me.

[Derek Gaines]

Give me a shot, amigo. All right, all right. So let's be real for a second, okay?

[Andrew Santino]

And don't interrupt.

[Derek Gaines]

You don't interrupt me, dude, because that's rude.

[Bobby Lee]

If you keep talking like that, I'm gonna call ice, all right?

[Derek Gaines]

I'm not that type.

[Bobby Lee]

No. You take Asians.

[Andrew Schulz]

Yeah.

[Derek Gaines]

Oh, they do.

[Bobby Lee]

Oh, yeah, they take Asians.

[Andrew Schulz]

They take them.

[Derek Gaines]

Please don't call then.

[Bobby Lee]

Okay.

[Derek Gaines]

All right, So I love you. So You've been so nice to me.

[Andrew Santino]

And I think we're.

[Derek Gaines]

We're friends, and I, you know, you look at me in the eyes, fool.

[Bobby Lee]

All right. I can't find them. Ye.

[Derek Gaines]

All right.