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Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee return with another episode of Bad Friends, diving into an extended debate about Christopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey. Santino stubbornly refuses to watch the three-and-a-half-hour blockbuster, mocking its massive budget, star-studded Hollywood cast, and lack of Greek-speaking actors, while Lee and producer Carlos passionately defend the cinematic experience and the terrifying cyclops scenes. The conversation hilariously spirals from historical inaccuracies in the Trojan horse to recent viral videos of extreme fans.
Later in the episode, Dax joins the studio to discuss his recent trip to New York, his accidental run-in with Shane Gillis, and his past dating life. Lee offers questionable relationship advice, urging Dax to completely cut off an ex who returned to another man, while Santino tries to set up a dating profile for Dax on the show. The hosts round out the episode comparing soccer viewing habits to bodily functions and trying to help Dax find a new romantic partner.
The episode opens with a commercial for Zocdoc, setting the stage for the hosts’ conversation.
The hosts banter about their friendship and personalities, establishing a playful, irreverent atmosphere.
The conversation veers to personal anecdotes about car accidents, mental health, and the use of a digital cookbook app.
The hosts promote various sponsors, weaving product pitches into their dialogue while maintaining the show’s informal tone.
They return to the film discussion, interspersed with a celebration of Spain’s World Cup win and related fan culture.
They dissect a viral TikTok joke about the Odyssey, critiquing its taste and the broader meme culture surrounding the film.
The group rates the movie, shares personal opinions, and argues over the film’s star power and storytelling choices.
They bring in a guest, Joel, to weigh in on the film, discussing his own viewing experience and the perceived shortcomings.
The conversation shifts to Dax’s recent trip to New York, his encounters, and his culinary habits while traveling.
The hosts delve into Dax’s romantic life, offering advice on breakups, dating strategies, and emotional honesty.
Dax is prompted to create a dating‑show‑style video pitching himself to potential partners, showcasing his personality and quirks.
The episode concludes with a commercial break for Zocdoc, followed by a brief wrap‑up of the discussion.
Refusing To Watch The Odysseydebate
Andrew Santino explains why he refuses to see Christopher Nolan's new epic, arguing that a three-and-a-half-hour runtime and an American cast speaking English for a Greek myth is ridiculous.
Bobby Lee Totals Another Carstory
Bobby Lee casually reveals that he recently smashed his car into a curb so hard that the engine dragged on the road, forcing him to buy a replacement vehicle.
Listing The Star-Studded Castdata
Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino rattle off an absurdly long list of famous actors featured in The Odyssey, from Matt Damon and Zendaya to Robert Pattinson.
The Super-Fan Screening Routinestory
The hosts play a viral video of a dedicated fan scheduling his entire week around watching The Odyssey eleven times in a row at various Los Angeles theaters.
Debating Trojan Horse Realitiesdebate
Bobby Lee and Andrew Santino debate whether soldiers hiding inside the Trojan horse would realistically drown in bodily fluids or seawater.
World Cup Viewership Numbersdata
Andrew Santino looks up global statistics and notes that the World Cup drew massive numbers, reaching up to 1.5 billion viewers worldwide.
Joel Calls In From The Movieinsight
Dax calls his friend Joel over speakerphone to get a live review of The Odyssey, and Joel critiques Nolan's fast-paced editing and exposition dumps.
Dax shares a casual encounter from his recent trip to New York where he ran into stand-up comedian Shane Gillis on the street and exchanged a nod and a fist bump.
“The Odyssey is too dark.”
“I don't want to see it because it's too many famous people.”
“I don't like to go see movies anymore.”
“I, I don't even know if you saw it because of that joke.”
“He refuses to watch it.”
“I don't like popcorn or cereal.”
“The story's been out for thousands-”
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