Bad Friends (podcast)
| Bad Friends | |
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| Genre | |
| Language | English |
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| Production | |
| Length | 60–120 minutes |
| Publication | |
| No. of episodes | 291 |
| Original release | February 17, 2020 – present |
| Provider | 7EQUIS |
| Updates | Weekly (Monday) |
| Related | |
| Related shows | TigerBelly |
| Website | www |
Bad Friends is a comedy podcast hosted by American comedians Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Its first episode was released on February 17, 2020, and new episodes are released weekly each Monday.[1] Episodes feature discussions between Santino and Lee that may include current events, improvised sketches, advice, mental health support, fictional characters, and celebrity guests.[2]
In 2023, the podcast toured the United States and Canada.[3] In 2024, the podcast toured Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, and in 2025 the podcast toured the UK and Ireland for two shows back-to-back. Performing at the OVO Arena, Wembley on July 18 and performing at 3Arena Dublin on July 19.[4]
On May 22, 2024, Hulu announced it had acquired an exclusive development deal with Santino and Lee to produce an animated series based on the podcast.[5] Several major adult animation developers competed for this deal.[6]
Cast
Main
- Andrew Santino as himself (co-host) and various characters (2020–present)
- Bobby Lee as himself (co-host) and various characters (2020–present)
Crew
- George Kimmel as himself, producer (2020–present)
- Andres Rosende Novo as "Fancy B," producer (2020–present)
- Pete Forthun as himself, production (2020–present)
- Carlos Herrera as himself, production (2022–present)
- McKone Corkery as himself, production (2023–present)
Recurring
- Juliana Omega as "Rudy Jules" (named after Rudy Giuliani) (2020–present)
- Doc Willis as himself (2021–2023)
- Jessie "Jetski" Johnson as "Juicy," "Jetski," and various characters (2023–2024)
- Graig Agop as "The Goop" (2023–present)
- Dax Flame as himself (2024-present)
References
- ^ "10 Comedy Podcasts That Helped Us Get Through 2020 - DeadAnt". deadant.co.
- ^ Andersen, Charlotte Hilton (June 16, 2021). "24 Best Comedy Podcasts That Will Have You Belly Laughing".
- ^ "Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee announce additional 'Bad Friends' tour dates". Eponymous Review. June 20, 2023.
- ^ "'Bad Friends' Andrew Santino & Bobby Lee Announce 2024 Australian and New Zealand Tour". The Note - Your Guide to Music, Culture and Gigs in Adelaide.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 22, 2024). "'Bad Friends' Animated Comedy From Andrew Santino & Bobby Lee In Works At Hulu".
- ^ Manning, Luke (May 22, 2024). "Hulu Developing Animated Comedy Series Inspired by "Bad Friends" Podcast".