About this episodeHowie Mandel joins the Bad Friends podcast to discuss Filipino superstitions, share stories from his career in…AI summary
Howie Mandel joins the Bad Friends podcast to discuss Filipino superstitions, share stories from his career including AGT and Sketchers, and engage in comedic banter with hosts Andrew Schulz and Alex Cooper. The conversation highlights cultural differences in health remedies, the mechanics of celebrity networking, and Mandel's personal health management.
Key takeaways 7
Filipino superstitions include avoiding sweeping at night (sweeps away good fortune), not sleeping with wet hair (causes blindness), and jumping at midnight on New Year's Eve (to grow taller).
Historical toothache remedies involved pulling teeth early to prevent infection, while old makeup practices used berries and flowers.
A specific cultural practice in the Philippines involves using menstrual blood from a girl's first period as a face mask to prevent acne during puberty.
Korean folk remedy for a Charlie horse (muscle cramp) involves licking a finger and tapping the nose three times.
Howie Mandel secured his Sketchers ambassador deal by accidentally revealing his identity at a retail counter, leading to a 30% discount that was verified by corporate.
Andrew Schulz's method for getting Billy Armstrong's phone number involved subtly reciting the digits 4-0-6-9-7-3-4 during conversation.
Howie Mandel is on medication for mental health issues, describing the effect as feeling 'numb' but balanced.
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“Sweeping at night sweeps away good fortune and attracts bad luck.”
▶ 14:24Explanation of a Filipino superstition regarding household chores.
“If you had a Charlie horse... lick your finger, tap your nose three times. That would get rid of it completely.”
▶ 12:30Howie Mandel sharing a Korean folk remedy he learned from his grandmother.
“I'm incredibly medicated. I feel numb. Is that good? No. You got to feel stuff.”
▶ 48:35Mandel discussing his mental health treatment and its side effects.
“Roses are red, violets are blue. I'm a schizophrenic and so am I.”
▶ 50:01A joke written by Howie Mandel in 1979 that was later used in the movie 'What About Bob'.
“You chop up a donut. People who are friends with John Mayer.”
▶ 1:07:04Andrew Schulz mocking Howie Mandel for eating a donut with a fork.
Chapters & Sections (56)▼
0:00Comedian Discusses Friendship and Food Preferenceschapter2
0:00Rant about Friends and Food Preferences
2:35Comedian Recounts Audience Member's Medical Emergency
5:13Comedy Sketch about Misunderstanding and Sarcasmchapter3
5:13Conversation about Funny Story and Sarcasm
7:07Coffee Taste Game Conversation
8:20Philippine Dentists and Dental Clinics
9:38Historical Toothache Remedies and Makeup Practiceschapter3
9:38Historical Toothache Remedies and Makeup Practices
11:17Korean Beliefs and Remedies for Acne and Cramps
12:35Grandma's Remedies and Wives Tales
14:00Filipino Superstitions and Taboos Explainedchapter2
14:00Filipino Superstitions and Cultural Beliefs
15:27Superstitions and Folk Beliefs in Various Cultures
18:03Cultural Superstitions and Good Fortune Practiceschapter2
18:03Cultural Superstitions and Traditions Explained
20:03Shopify and ShipStation Business Benefits
22:21Surfing and Hawaii Vacation Planschapter3
22:21Friends Discuss Hawaii and Comedy
24:18Celebrity Interview with Howie Mandel
25:44Conversation about Relationships and Masturbation
27:07Man Discusses Masturbation and Whistle Obsessionchapter3
27:07Man Discusses Masturbation and Whistle Obsession
28:49Inappropriate Language and Singing Duet
30:22Harsh Criticism of a Singer's Performance
31:47Father and Son Discuss Leaving Reality Showchapter3
31:47Adult Child Discusses Parent's TV Show
33:22AGT Judge Discusses Past Show Experiences
34:42Favorite TV Host Discussion
35:59Celebrity Discusses Aging and Fashion Choiceschapter3
35:59Celebrity Discusses Aging and Fashion Choices
37:50Comedy Sketch about Dancing Contestant
39:59Mother's Day Promotion and Flower Order
41:13Square Support for Business Growthchapter3
41:13Square Support for Business Growth
42:38Unprofessional and Racist Comments Made Publicly
44:18Mandel Discusses Mortality and Aging
47:10Self-Doubt and Mental Health Struggleschapter4
47:10Emotional Vulnerability and Mental Health Struggles
48:58Comedian Accuses Fellow Comedian of Material Theft
50:45Comedian Billy Corgan Shares Family Story
52:22Bill Burr and Billy Corgan Discuss Fathers
54:09Billy Corgan's Podcast and Smashing Pumpkinschapter4
54:09Billy Corgan's Podcast and Smashing Pumpkins
56:36Comedian Discusses Celtics Game and Sketchers Deal
58:12Howie Mandel's Sketchers Ambassador Story
59:47Comedian Discusses Podcast and Daughter
1:01:44Discussion about Cannibalism and Podcastingchapter3
1:01:44Discussion about a Podcast Guest
1:03:33Johnny Depp and Argus Hamilton Discussion
1:04:45Conversation about Poop and Movies
1:06:30Conversation about Eating a Donutchapter4
1:06:30Conversation about Eating a Donut
1:08:50Conversation about Movie and Friendship
1:10:13Argumentative Conversation Between Host and Guest
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