The Old Man in the Pool | Ep 152 | Bad Friends

Bad Friends
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About this episode The hosts discuss personal anecdotes ranging from Bobby losing and finding his wallet to Andrew's experiences … AI summary

The hosts discuss personal anecdotes ranging from Bobby losing and finding his wallet to Andrew's experiences with age-gap dating and a bizarre encounter at a 'cougar bar.' They also critique the movie 'House Party,' discuss the challenges of receiving unsolicited comedy advice, and plan for Bobby's upcoming move into his own apartment.

Key takeaways 5
  • Dating App Strategy: Bobby lied about his age on dating apps (claiming 35-43 instead of 51) to access a younger demographic (25-45), noting that older profiles attract significantly fewer matches.
  • Wallet Security: Andrew advocates for carrying only essential cards in a MagSafe wallet case without cash, while Bobby keeps two wallets to mitigate loss risk.
  • Comedy Feedback Etiquette: Andrew emphasizes that unsolicited joke notes or tags from peers are often unhelpful and annoying; advice should only be given when requested or by trusted mentors.
  • Physical Comedy Experience: Andrew describes a negative experience at the premiere of 'House Party,' where a group of mentally disabled patrons disrupted the screening, providing more entertainment than the film itself.
  • Career Perception: Both hosts discuss the frustration of having their successful careers dismissed as 'dreams' by outsiders who offer unsolicited advice to 'get a real job' or go to college.
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  • “I think it feels creepy it was working yeah because our fans right range from 20 in the 30s I would say our our best age is 25 to 45.”
    ▶ 10:44 Bobby explains why he falsified his age on dating apps to match the age range of his podcast listeners.
  • “Don't offer advice unless somebody wants it yeah if I want to give you a tag because sometimes I like giving tags to my friends yeah I know them really well but I always go like hey can I give you a tag because I don't want to just go up and give it you know yeah but you know there's a rhythm to it.”
    ▶ 1:00:51 Andrew discusses the proper etiquette for giving comedy feedback, emphasizing consent and relationship context.
  • “I'm not making a joke I'm not making fun okay the move is great it was deeply unfunny and downright tiresome.”
    ▶ 44:15 Andrew gives his honest, non-joking opinion on the movie 'House Party' after attending the premiere.
  • “You're not gonna like open the door and and like move me or something nope and do what like a meerkat what'd you say Moon me or something.”
    ▶ 1:07:32 Andrew jokes about how he would avoid his roommate Bobby if he brought a date home, comparing himself to a meerkat.

Chapters & Sections (51)

0:00 Two Friends Discuss Their Lives and Interests chapter 2
0:00 Two Friends Discuss Various Topics
2:54 Lost Wallet and Found at CVS Store
5:12 Conversational Story about Wallet Security chapter 3
5:12 Conversational Story about Wallet Security
6:57 Conversation about Personal Life and Relationships
8:28 Age Guessing Game Conversation
10:03 Age Preference on Dating Website chapter 2
10:03 Age Manipulation on Dating Website
12:57 Comedian Recalls Older Woman's Unexpected Compliment
14:18 Woman's Age and Physical Appearance Discussed chapter 2
14:18 Woman's Age and Physical Appearance Discussed
16:50 Nostalgic Story of a Past Relationship
19:25 Group Goes to the Crow's Nest chapter 2
19:25 Night Out at the Crow's Nest
21:11 Ship Station and DraftKings Sportsbook Promotion
23:47 Sexual Encounter with Older Woman chapter 2
23:47 Sexual Encounter with Older Woman
25:27 Childhood Trauma and Emotional Distress
28:05 Age and Sexuality Discussion chapter 4
28:05 Age and Sexuality Discussion
30:28 Discussion on Living with Physical Disability
31:40 Infidelity and Disability Discussion
33:08 Philosophical Discussion on Life and Pleasure
35:23 Social Media and Inappropriate Content chapter 3
35:23 Social Media and Explicit Content
37:37 Sexual Exploration and Car Buying Discussion
38:53 Benefits of Buying a Car Online
40:56 Comedy Club Door Staff Payment Dispute chapter 3
40:56 Comedian's Financial Dispute with Comedy Club
42:20 Comedy Show Benefit and Payment Issues
43:37 Mixed Review of House Party Movie
45:50 LeBron James Hologram Impresses at Movie Event chapter 3
45:50 LeBron James Hologram Impresses at Event
47:43 Comedian's Impromptu Exit from Speech
49:01 Embarrassing Experience at a Movie Theater
51:21 Disagreement and Frustration in a Creative Project chapter 4
51:21 Argument Over Celebrating a Win
52:52 Conversation about Moving to New York
54:42 Argumentative Conversation Between Friends
56:26 Ringo Starr Shares Personal Anecdote
57:52 Disparaging Comments on Creative Pursuits chapter 4
57:52 Frustration with Unsolicited Advice and Criticism
59:24 Annoying Joke Notes and Tags in the Workplace
1:00:33 Giving Advice and Respecting Boundaries
1:01:55 Discussing Apartment Plans and Financial Help
1:03:20 Discussing Living Arrangements and Independence chapter 4
1:03:20 Discussing Living Arrangements and Loneliness
1:05:01 Home Alone and Friendship Advice
1:06:27 Discussing Living Arrangements with a Friend
1:07:45 Jessie's Behavior and Social Interactions

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