About this episodeAndrew Santino and Bobby Lee discuss Santino's upcoming tour dates, his experience surviving the Los Angeles w…AI summary
Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee discuss Santino's upcoming tour dates, his experience surviving the Los Angeles wildfires, and humorous complaints about airline policies. The conversation shifts to cultural observations regarding Asian representation in media, dating dynamics, and language stereotypes, concluding with promotions for various sponsorships and Jimmy O. Yang's new projects.
Key takeaways 6
Santino is touring major cities including New York (Met and Beacon), Philadelphia, San Diego, Phoenix, San Francisco, Boston, and Minneapolis, where he is filming his next special.
During the LA fires, Santino coordinated with his friend Carlos to ensure pets were secured in crates and bags were packed, highlighting the importance of having an emergency plan for pets.
Santino criticizes airline logic, specifically the inability to take calls on planes due to alleged radio interference, the requirement to close window shades during landing, and the inefficiency of boarding front-to-back.
Bobby Lee argues that Asian actors like Jimmy O. Yang occupy a different Hollywood category than white comedians like Santino, citing casting opportunities and audience appeal differences.
Santino notes that American TV shows often struggle to maintain quality in second seasons, whereas Korean shows like 'Squid Game' have successfully delivered high-quality sequels.
The conversation highlights cultural nuances in language perception, with Santino describing Cantonese as 'harsh' and 'machine gun-like' compared to the softer tones of Korean or Mandarin.
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“I have over a million miles on American... I politely go to the lounge and I say to the woman hey I know I'm not traveling American today um I'm traveling Jeet blue... she goes you have to fly America and I go can I show you my loyalty or whatever and she's like no I don't care.”
▶ 7:04Santino's frustration with airline loyalty programs when denied lounge access despite high status.
“They entice you on these frequent flyers you know they're like oh you get miles right like it means [ __ ] it doesn't mean [ __ ] it doesn't mean diarrhea they they lie.”
▶ 6:39Santino's comedic take on the value of airline miles.
“I'm an aerospace engineer and I'm going to a conference right now we're actually developing a way to shoot down Chinese spaceships.”
▶ 15:10Santino's example of making up a fake life/story when strangers ask him questions on flights.
“Once you go Asian you bang... that's once you go yellow you find yourself another Asian fellow.”
▶ 52:37Bobby Lee joking about Jimmy O. Yang's influence on white women's dating preferences.
“Cantonese... it's like Jesus [ __ ] it's like a machine gun going off now... that tone that's how they talk games are on the run for their life.”
Santino's humorous comparison of Cantonese pronunciation to Korean.
Chapters & Sections (55)▼
0:00Comedian Andrew Santino Announces Tour Dateschapter3
0:00Comedian Andrew Santino Announces Tour Dates
2:13Concerns about Mayor and Fire Department Funding
3:35Air Travel Annoyances and Safety Rules
5:50Argument Over Airline Loyalty Programchapter2
5:50Argument Over Airline Loyalty Program
8:00Argument between Bobby and his father
10:25Airport Security and Boarding Processchapter4
10:25Airport First Class Line Etiquette Dispute
11:46Air Travel Frustrations and Boarding Disputes
13:10Requesting Seat Switch on Flight
14:37Making Up a Life on a Flight
16:59Comedian's House Burns Down, Heroic Actionschapter2
16:59Comedian Discusses Recent Wildfires and Heroics
18:56Comedians Share Favorite Texts and DraftKings Promotion
21:11Financial App and Clothing Brand Endorsementschapter4
21:11Acorns Investment App and True Classic Clothing
22:39Comedian Discusses Lack of Texts from Friends
23:57Fan Appreciation and Upcoming Show Discussion
25:15Discussion about a Musical and TV Shows
27:56Conversation about TV Show and Travel Planschapter4
27:56Conversation about American shows and golf
29:14Review of Squid Game and Representation
30:29Friendship and Emotional Connection at Movie
31:59Argument Over Theater Seating Preferences
34:13Going to the Movie Theater with Momchapter3
34:13Going to the Movie Theater with Mom
35:22Epidural Procedure and Discussion of Movie
36:51Comparing Representations of Los Angeles in Film
38:32Discussion about Los Angeles post-disasterchapter2
38:32Discussion about Los Angeles Rebuilding Challenges
40:52Wildfire Discussion and Shipping Business
42:54Shopify for Small Business Ownerschapter2
42:54Shopify for Small Business Owners
44:38Zach do App for Doctor Appointments
47:26Complimenting and Self-Deprecation in a Conversationchapter2
47:26Complimenting and Self-Deprecation in Social Interactions
49:33Racial Preferences and Dating Experiences
52:05Racial Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriationchapter2
52:05Racial Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriation
54:47Competition and Rivalry in the Entertainment Industry
56:19Racial Stereotypes in Hollywood Castingchapter3
56:19Racial Bias in Hollywood Casting Decisions
58:24Opinions on Chinese Culture and Language
59:50Discussion on Different Asian Languages and Cultures
1:01:06Korean Aggression vs Japanese Superiority Complexchapter4
1:01:06Korean Aggression and Japanese Superiority Complex
1:02:39Conversation about Ping Pong and TV Show
1:04:29Bobby's Advice on Standup Specials
1:05:59Discussion of Cultural Identity and Belonging
1:07:40Racial Tensions and Cultural Differences Discussedchapter4
1:07:40Racial Tensions and Cultural Differences Discussed
1:09:23Cultural Appropriation and Racial Sensitivity
1:10:36Discussion about Lingo and Cultural References
1:12:00Jimmy O. Yang's Comedy and Career Discussion
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