Boiled Hamburgers w/ Brad Williams
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In this chaotic and wildly imaginative episode of Bad Friends, hosts Carlos Mencia and Brad Williams dive into a surreal mix of absurd humor, existential dread, and deep dives into niche topics. The conversation kicks off with a playful jab at their own friendship, followed by a bizarre discussion about a 115-year-old Wisconsin tradition of boiling hamburgers—leading to a full-blown philosophical defense of culinary absurdity through nostalgia and context. The tone shifts dramatically as they explore the Greenland shark’s 400-year lifespan, the immortal jellyfish, and glass sponges that may have witnessed human history, using these creatures as metaphors for time, consciousness, and the absurdity of human civilization. The episode then spirals into a darkly comedic exploration of dwarf culture, including the LPA National Convention, dwarf-on-dwarf crime, and the controversial Razzie win for CGI dwarves, culminating in a satirical pitch for a film titled *Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz*. Amidst the madness, Brad promotes his new live comedy special, *Live on Short Street*, premiering April 12th, while the hosts reaffirm their bond through relentless, boundary-pushing banter.
Embrace absurdity with context—what seems ridiculous (like boiled hamburgers) can be meaningful when viewed through a lens of nostalgia and tradition.
Use long-lived species (like Greenland sharks and glass sponges) as metaphors for perspective: humanity’s short time on Earth makes our current crises feel urgent, but from a cosmic view, they’re fleeting.
Comedy and identity are deeply intertwined—Brad reflects on how his stature shaped his career, both helping and hindering him, highlighting the double-edged sword of being a 'gimmick'.
Satire can be a tool for social commentary—mocking the Razzie win for CGI dwarves underscores the real-world erasure of disabled actors in Hollywood.
The LPA National Convention is a real, vibrant community event that offers connection and joy—reframing it as a 'fuck carnival' reveals both humor and respect for marginalized communities.
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The Bad Friends Intro & Lincoln Show Recap
The episode opens with the hosts mocking their own friendship, then reflecting on a recent show in Lincoln, California, where Brad was visibly drunk. They discuss the show’s energy, Brad’s performance, and a gift from a fan—Fancy’s thrifted Desi Hual shirt.
The Boiled Hamburgers Debate
“Sometimes you have to think about it in context. It's like music from the 60s... you listen to it with that context, right? It's not as well produced as a Harry Styles album.”
The Longest-Lived Creatures & Human History
“A Greenland shark was born. Born. Do you Google? Yeah. Yeah. Google that. I want to see what happened today, 400 years ago.”
Dwarf Culture, Convention, and Identity
“It's a fuck carnival. Wow. I was fucking Matt Reif at that damn thing. It was great.”
The Dark Comedy of Auschwitz & Historical Satire
“Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz. That's a cool fucking... They got to make that movie. I really want them to.”
“A Greenland shark was born. Born. Do you Google? Yeah. Yeah. Google that. I want to see what happened today, 400 years ago.”
“Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz. That's a cool fucking... They got to make that movie. I really want them to.”
“Sometimes you have to think about it in context. It's like music from the 60s... you listen to it with that context, right? It's not as well produced as a Harry Styles album.”
Host
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Brad Williams
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Greenland shark
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Carlos Mencia
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glass sponge
other
LPA
organization
Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz
media
Desi Hual
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Little People of America
organization
Lowry's
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Fancy
person
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