About this episodeThe Bad Friends podcast features a comedic discussion between hosts Chris D'Elia and Joe Gatto, covering topic…AI summary
The Bad Friends podcast features a comedic discussion between hosts Chris D'Elia and Joe Gatto, covering topics ranging from personal anecdotes about social anxiety and family history to a humorous ranking of Asian and European cultural inventions. The conversation highlights the hosts' contrasting personalities, with Joe discussing his discomfort in Los Angeles and Chris sharing stories about his father and social interactions. The episode blends personal storytelling with lighthearted cultural commentary and promotional content for their live shows.
Key takeaways 5
Chris D'Elia expresses a strong preference for living in the original 13 colonies, citing anxiety over the space and isolation of the West Coast, particularly Los Angeles.
Joe Gatto discusses his difficulty with social interactions in show business, describing himself as 'aloof' and admitting he tries too hard in social settings, such as when meeting Adam Levine.
The hosts engage in a playful ranking of inventions by various Asian nationalities (Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese) and Germans, highlighting inventions like gunpowder, the car, and various modern technologies.
Chris D'Elia shares a poignant story about his father, who had never heard music before listening to 'Tears in Heaven' by Eric Clapton shortly before he died.
The discussion touches on the historical contributions of Muslims during the Crusades, noting inventions like algebra, coffee, and hospitals, contrasting them with the hygiene of Christian armies.
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“I don't hate LA. It's just my whole family and life and me feeling at peace is all in New York.”
▶ 1:07:45Chris D'Elia explains his preference for the East Coast over Los Angeles.
“I think that for me out here things get a little weird out here you get a lot of serial killers out here you get a lot of people just alone with their thoughts out here things can move too slow there's a lot of isolation where over here we're on top of each other and then in the moments can be frustrating but that that that makes us feel more connected as humans.”
▶ 1:09:37Chris D'Elia elaborates on why he prefers the density of New York over the space of California.
“I think you know what you know I'll tell you why okay I'll tell you why let's get get off this I'll tell you why it's because throughout my whole life I've been known not to go to think these events mhm yeah I'm not good at the socializations the social aspects of of Show Business.”
▶ 1:03:21Joe Gatto explains why he avoids industry events and feels uncomfortable in social settings.
“I think that we should think more as Americans we should think more about just going back to what this was originally tended.”
▶ 55:47Chris D'Elia jokingly suggests returning to the original 13 colonies as a political stance.
“It's one of those things where we took other inventions and made it better but that's okay that's that's what you're good at right.”
▶ 55:35Joe Gatto comments on Korean innovations after listing various technological advancements.
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