Friends Keep Secrets

Today at our house, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are the ones who knock. If you’ve seen Breaking Bad you get that reference. If you haven’t seen Breaking Bad, I think you’ll still enjoy this because Bryan & Aaron are the best men you could ever meet, but just be forewarned that we do end up spoiling a lot of Breaking Bad, and a little bit of The Wire if I’m being honest. These guys are two best friends who made one of the best shows ever together. Are they better best friends than Dave and Benny? Let's look at the facts at hand. They spent years together on Breaking Bad and then started a mezcal business because they missed each other. Also Bryan is getting his shoulder replaced and he's giving the old one to Aaron. It's not a competition but we can all agree this is a best friendship operating at a very high level. We talk to them about life after being on the biggest show ever, how Bryan approached his iconic crawl space laugh, Aaron dreaming as Jesse, and Bryan & Aaron’s marriage tips. It’s one of our favorite afternoons we’ve ever had. Thanks for watching. We respect you!   This program is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony Pictures Television, AMC, or the producers of Breaking Bad.   What happens: 0:00 intro 0:25 honoring something that deserves to be honored 1:25 staying good 2:13 the ones who knock 2:54 do you hate this or is this ok 3:14 tighty whities 4:00 some treats 4:58 nuts 5:18 benny saw the finale first 7:26 the best written pilot script ever 8:27 green light to move to ABQ 9:30 how netflix changed breaking bad 11:55 motion smoothing 12:44 starting dos hombres 15:41 breaking glass 19:23 bryan’s marriage advice 21:44 aaron’s marriage advice 22:59 making aaron think he was dying 25:08 el camino 26:33 bryan’s shoulder 27:43 living in a closet before breaking bad 30:38 salud 31:41 textural phobias 32:40 peak life 33:19 malcolm in the middle 33:45 saved by the writers’ strike 36:24 killing off beloved characters (MAJOR BB & WIRE SPOILERS HERE) 37:23 respecting the ultimatum 38:18 dave & kristin 38:51 benny & selena 40:17 an innate level of incompetence 41:47 dormant parenting instincts 45:24 now that breaking bad's over 47:36 one more question 48:32 social media 49:52 shaving your head 51:12 shaving everything 51:31 theater vs tv & film 53:58 breaking down the acting process 54:53 the crawl space laugh 57:28 instinct vs preparation 1:00:33 how taylor caught the acting bug  1:02:29 the art within you 1:03:38 no half measures 1:06:46 fun comedy 1:07:15 the breaking bad theme song 1:07:55 limited mobility 1:09:15 shohei 1:09:44 breaking bad’s greatest gift 1:11:45 you can have it all Show socials: https://www.instagram.com/friendskeepsecrets https://www.tiktok.com/@friendskeepsecrets https://www.x.com/FKSpodcast https://www.facebook.com/FriendsKeepSecrets/ https://friendskeepsecrets.com Hosts socials: www.youtube.com/@bennyblanco https://www.youtube.com/LilDickyRap https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.instagram.com/lildickygram https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco https://www.tiktok.com/@lildicky https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco https://x.com/lildickytweets?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.facebook.com/LilDickyRap   Thank you KFC for sponsoring this episode. Prices and participation may vary.  Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra.  $7 Box Feast includes 1 KFC Chicken Snacker, 5pc chicken nuggets, 3oz. fries, 1 sauce and med. drink.  $9 KFC Box Feast includes 2 KFC Chicken Snackers, 5pc chicken nuggets, 3oz. fries, 1 sauce and med. drink.  $11 Box Feast includes 1 chicken sandwich (choice of classic or spicy), 2pc tenders, 4oz. fries, 2 sauces and med. drink. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  Helix Sleep makes premium mattresses and bedding that are customized to fit your personal needs, and conveniently shipped to your door. Go to helixsleep.com/FKS for 20% off site wide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout, so they know we sent you! Thank you White Claw for sponsoring this episode: 21+ only See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode might be a little shorter than you were expecting. But so is life, and that’s what you start to realize when you’re in your thirties. Your thirties might be the time when the body starts shutting down and kids start coming out of you. You may start asking questions: Is reality satisfying enough? Have you misplayed your hand? Do you believe in free will? Where does the pee come out of a woman? The 30s are a time to reflect and take it all in. Thanks for watching. We respect you!   What happens: 0:00 intro0:21 work crushes2:08 freezing contest4:31 fear of the silent moment6:23 thirty five7:02 the thirties conversation7:34 the life-changing dynamic of having kids8:05 parenting benny14:53 having fun in your 30s17:13 the end of life18:06 foley artist18:45 the second mountain19:55 dave's rep for selfishness22:45 visual turn-on pictures23:27 free will, luck & atoms26:32 bathroom logistics27:38 urinals30:06 urine holes31:32 honeymoon31:59 projection micro-battle   Show socials: https://www.instagram.com/friendskeepsecrets https://www.tiktok.com/@friendskeepsecrets https://www.x.com/FKSpodcast https://www.facebook.com/FriendsKeepSecrets/ https://friendskeepsecrets.com   Hosts socials: www.youtube.com/@bennyblanco https://www.youtube.com/LilDickyRap https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.instagram.com/lildickygram https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco https://www.tiktok.com/@lildicky https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco https://x.com/lildickytweets?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.facebook.com/LilDickyRap   Thank you KFC for sponsoring this episode! Prices and participation may vary.  Prices higher in AK, HI, CA and third-party ordering websites. Tax, tip and fees extra.  $7 Box Feast includes 1 KFC Chicken Snacker, 5pc chicken nuggets, 3oz. fries, 1 sauce and med. drink.  $9 KFC Box Feast includes 2 KFC Chicken Snackers, 5pc chicken nuggets, 3oz. fries, 1 sauce and med. drink.  $11 Box Feast includes 1 chicken sandwich (choice of classic or spicy), 2pc tenders, 4oz. fries, 2 sauces and med. drink. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does being a UFC champion automatically make Sean O’Malley a better overall athlete than Dave? That’s what we’re all wondering. Because obviously Sean is unbelievable at UFC. He’s fast. He has big hands. He can cut from 160 to 135 pounds. He can get beat up by grown men in Arizona, cry after practice, and then go back the next day. And he’s about to fight at the White House. These are all strong points for Sean. Nobody is denying Sean has points. But can he ball? Does he have unbelievable hand-eye coordination? Is he more athletic in every combine version? I mean the dribble is not what you would expect from the best overall athlete in the room. So where does that leave us? Sean is clearly one of the best fighters in the world. But best overall athlete in this room? I think we need more data, but judge for yourself. Thanks for watching. We respect you!   What happens: 0:00 intro0:23 our first fighter1:15 a branding perspective2:53 sean “lil dicky” o’malley3:57 getting hit4:54 never fought as a kid5:52 first time fighting6:21 crying after practice7:31 conserving your chi9:07 quitting social media11:03 having kids12:17 fight prep16:36 white house fight18:02 mma friendships18:54 being number one19:14 losing20:09 vera rematch22:50 gameplanning a fight23:44 the hardest sean’s ever been hit24:42 punching the air27:23 could sean kill us29:15 what if we got trained30:51 fight courage vs life courage31:20 body acne31:55 what’s allowed33:39 post fight34:45 fighting floyd mayweather36:06 getting scared37:04 if sean fights a normal person38:54 slap fantasy39:38 street fight legality 40:42 jiujitsu43:06 merab fights45:26 shelf life47:24 who’s better at pickleball49:42 is dave a better overall athlete51:57 who’s the superior hooper55:19 fighters union56:17 origins of ufc56:51 joe rogan58:20 fighting zahabi59:24 content creation1:00:54 if sean punched benny1:03:11 sean punches benny1:04:50 pain Show socials: https://www.instagram.com/friendskeepsecrets https://www.tiktok.com/@friendskeepsecrets https://www.x.com/FKSpodcast https://www.facebook.com/FriendsKeepSecrets/ https://friendskeepsecrets.com Hosts socials: www.youtube.com/@bennyblanco https://www.youtube.com/LilDickyRap https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.instagram.com/lildickygram https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco https://www.tiktok.com/@lildicky https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco https://x.com/lildickytweets?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.facebook.com/LilDickyRapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Sudeikis has no sense of smell, and Dave thinks he may personally possess the one scent powerful enough to activate it for the first time. If that’s not enough of a tease for you, what about finding out Benny’s favorite place to cry, how to write two #1 songs in one night, the best response when your kid starts asking questions about death, and what exactly Dave plans to do with Jason, the laxatives he ordered online, and a bag. You'll also get to see an Emmy winner and absolute pillar of comedy play PIG in our kitchen. We love Jason! Thanks for watching. We respect you! What happens: 00:00 intro 00:19 optimizing every bite 01:33 meeting jason sudeikis 01:53 no sense of smell 06:46 an idea for an activity we could do 08:09 chuck tension 10:39 an outfit-based question 11:45 anxiety 12:35 nair & laxatives 13:12 honest parenting 15:12 immortalizing your parents  16:54 crying on camera 21:57 crying in real life 23:18 on your feet 25:26 ted lasso 27:44 a gun has been introduced into the scene 28:44 fatherhood questions 32:26 tipping 35:49 tripping 38:10 seeking IP 38:58 six #1 songs in one night 43:49 ted lasso origins 49:42 we're the millers 49:58 hall pass 50:18 watching yourself 50:53 SNL 51:21 sleeping with other people 51:40 eastbound & down 52:52 basketball 54:42 PIG 01:02:14 no look pass Show socials: https://www.instagram.com/friendskeepsecrets https://www.tiktok.com/@friendskeepsecrets https://www.x.com/FKSpodcast https://www.facebook.com/FriendsKeepSecrets/ https://friendskeepsecrets.com Hosts socials: www.youtube.com/@bennyblanco https://www.youtube.com/LilDickyRap https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.instagram.com/lildickygram https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco https://www.tiktok.com/@lildicky https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco https://x.com/lildickytweets?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.facebook.com/LilDickyRap   This episode is sponsored by Domino's: From 4/7 through 6/14, order a Handmade Pan or Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza to receive a free Slice Sauce dip cup with your order. Any delivery charge is not a tip paid to your driver. Drivers carry less than $20. You must ask for this offer while available. ©2026 Domino’s IP Holder LLC, Domino’s®, Domino’s Pizza® and the modular logo are registered trademarks of Domino’s IP Holder LLC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Halsey comes over. Her name is Ashley, we call her Ash. Did you know Ash used to throw parties so people would like her and then hide in the bedroom like Gatsby? Did you know she has to get an Airbnb in Japan and become someone else for a little bit before writing an album? Did you know she can draw you perfectly, in seconds? We put this last one to the test with some art supplies from the garage. Dave prefers to paint and he can stroke genius every now and then, just be warned that if you watch this episode you will witness a work of art that you can’t help but be both shocked by and in awe of. You’ve been warned. Thanks for watching us talk to Ash. We respect you!     What happens: 00:00 intro 00:22 kinda tired today ngl 01:21 she's here 01:50 halsey or ashley or ash 02:31 house party story 05:05 bathroom story 06:38 the party life 08:03 the driving force of misery 09:39 lupus 10:20 high school 11:09 the tumblr experience 13:03 blue hair 14:17 less famous 16:30 chemo 19:25 inspiration 21:18 big "i can draw" energy 22:10 strokes of genius 23:46 arts & crafts 25:32 dave's artistic strategy 26:01 ash's technique 27:53 no such thing as errors 28:10 a brand new scape 28:57 activating the canvas 29:11 jussipussi 29:59 trent reznor 31:04 comments 32:07 one of the most important political artists of our time 32:51 edging 33:08 a tragedy of a piece 33:59 talent deep deep within 36:02 kristin’s piece 37:07 benny’s piece 37:56 ash’s piece 38:46 dave’s piece 39:53 ash draws kristin 40:35 ash's singing voice 41:42 ash's cadence 42:26 ash's kristin doodle 42:39 ash's favorite halsey song ever 42:59 halsey on tour 44:17 ash's songwriting process 45:43 dave's songwriting process 46:14 working with benny 48:39 instinct 49:47 public perception 52:02 growth & change 55:23 pop songwriting vs comedy songwriting 57:28 robot worries 58:20 internet culture 59:11 real life     Show socials: https://www.instagram.com/friendskeepsecrets https://www.tiktok.com/@friendskeepsecrets https://www.x.com/FKSpodcast https://www.facebook.com/FriendsKeepSecrets/ https://friendskeepsecrets.com   Hosts socials: www.youtube.com/@bennyblanco https://www.youtube.com/LilDickyRap https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.instagram.com/lildickygram https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco https://www.tiktok.com/@lildicky https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco https://x.com/lildickytweets?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ https://www.facebook.com/LilDickyRap   Thank you White Claw for sponsoring this episode: 21+ only Thank you McDonald’s for sponsoring this episodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.