Summary
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Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee celebrate Bobby's birthday on this episode of Bad Friends, complete with a Moana-inspired costume, complaints about birthday cake, and phone calls to fellow comedians like Marcelo Hernandez. The hosts dive into topics ranging from Bobby's admitted case of schadenfreude over soccer fans crying to old Mad TV memories and working with Jessica Simpson. Later, guest Stavros Halkias joins the studio to trade insults, analyze child star pay, discuss old TV shows, and offer life advice while playing along with the hosts' chaotic energy.
- Call your friends on their birthday to playfully harass them about their careers, as Bobby and Marcelo Hernandez demonstrate. 2:50
- Acknowledge when your comedic collaborations with friends create memorable moments on screen. 21:43
- Recognize that transitioning into later stages of your career often means letting go of constant competition and settling into wisdom. 52:23
- Appreciate the unpredictable nature of how early television and open mic beginnings can lead to lifelong comedy careers. 46:44
Chapters
- 0:00
- 3:00Birthday Banter and Birthday Gifts
The conversation shifts to birthday gifts, the presence of friends, and the excitement of Bobby’s special day.
- 5:00Health Topics and Personal Anecdotes
The hosts discuss health, diseases, and personal stories, including a humorous take on Bobby’s “disease” and a light discussion about medical appointments.
- 7:00Birthday Plans and Upcoming Shows
They talk about Bobby’s upcoming shows, travel plans, and the logistics of celebrating his birthday while on tour.
- 9:00Birthday Song and Celebration Rituals
The hosts perform a birthday song, share celebratory rituals, and reflect on the significance of the birthday celebration.
- 11:00Birthday Reflections and Future Plans
The conversation turns to future plans, birthday memories, and reflections on Bobby’s career and personal growth.
- 13:00Closing Remarks and Advertisements
The episode concludes with closing remarks, sponsor messages, and a final toast to Bobby’s birthday.
- 45:17Podcast Intro and Setup
The hosts introduce the episode and set the stage for Bobby Lee’s birthday celebration.
- 46:43From Open Mic to TV Skits
Bobby explains his transition from open‑mic comedy to television sketches and the challenges he faced.
- 48:27Future Plans and Retirement Talk
The conversation turns to Bobby’s future, discussing retirement, potential stand‑up, and what he might pursue in the next five years.
- 49:59Celebrity Comparisons and Acting Insights
Hosts compare Bobby to other actors, discuss his acting career, and touch on industry dynamics and earnings.
- 1:03:08Personal Stories and Witchry Humor
Bobby shares a humorous tale involving a witch and a magical experiment with a name on paper.
Highlights
- 4:44
Marcelo Hernandez Phone Callstory
Bobby calls Marcelo Hernandez on his birthday, only to be told that Andrew is the one who made his career.
- 4:54
Admitting to Schadenfreudeinsight
Bobby confesses that watching soccer fans and young fans cry after devastating losses brings him genuine joy and laughter.
- 14:54
Hawaiian Life Discussiondebate
Andrew and Bobby debate whether Moana is set in Hawaii, leading to a strange defense of Hawaiian rights by Bobby.
- 14:59
Stavros Halkias Manifestedstory
Through tribal chanting and birthday manifesting, Stavros Halkias suddenly appears in the studio from New York.
- 27:04
The group discusses how Mad TV launched more notable careers than SNL, naming Jordan Peele, Will Sasso, and Alex Borstein.
- 28:36
Stavros recalls how Bobby crushed a set in South Carolina by repeatedly singing We Are Charlie Kirk to the crowd.
- 47:38
Jessica Simpson Sketch Storystory
Bobby remembers accidentally punching Jessica Simpson in the mouth during a live Mad TV sketch while executive producers yelled to keep rolling.
- 1:02:00
Lord of the Rings Pay Debatedata
The hosts discuss how poorly paid the Lord of the Rings cast members were relative to the billions the movies made.
Quotes
“I have schadenfreude, dude. I, I do it because I…”
Bobby Lee · 6:11 “Happy birthday, Bobby. What can I say except happy birthday?”
Andrew Santino · 2:07 “Talkspace makes it very easy to start.”
Andrew Santino · 43:11 “I got to also sit on Jessica Alba's lap as a baby.”
Bobby Lee · 45:17 “I went from open mic to this.”
Bobby Lee · 46:43 “We don't care if our art's good.”
Unnamed speaker · 47:55 “I love them. Good for them.”
Unnamed speaker · 57:41 “I’m Korean Bobby Lee, I’m your friend!”
Unnamed speaker · 1:07:52
Sponsored segments
- Zocdoc 0:00–0:27
About this episode
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