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The Tiger That Started It All
When the podcast launched in 2020, the logo - a tiger's face with a slightly derpy expression - was an instant hit. According to Bobby, the tiger was his idea. "I wanted something that looks tough but also a little stupid, like me," he said on Episode 178. Santino wasn't sold at first, but the design grew on him. The tiger now appears on everything from tees to trucker hats, and it's become shorthand for the show's energy: fierce, funny, and a bit unhinged.
The 'Stoop Kid' Hoodie: A Deep Cut
One of the bestselling items in the store is the 'Stoop Kid' hoodie, featuring a cartoonish drawing of a kid sitting on a stoop with a bowl cut. The design references Bobby's story from Episode 150, where he recounted spending an entire summer on his front stoop after being too scared to cross the street. "My mom would throw me sandwiches out the window," he recalled. Santino deadpanned: "You were a stray cat, basically." The hoodie - a soft 350gsm French terry in heather grey - sells for $65 and has been restocked three times due to demand.
The 'Crippling Anxiety' Tee: Honest and Wearable
Mental health conversations are a recurring theme on Bad Friends, and Santino has been particularly open about his own struggles. The 'Crippling Anxiety' tee - a bold white text on black cotton-poly blend - came out of a candid moment on the podcast. "I can't even order coffee without overthinking the eye contact," Santino admitted. Fans immediately resonated with the brutal honesty, and the tee became a merch staple. It's one of the most Instagrammed items from the store, often paired with a caption like "It me."
The 'Fancy Feast' Drop: A 2026 Hit
The most recent addition to the catalog drops a reference to Bobby's infamous cat food taste test from Episode 200. The design features a cat silhouette with a speech bubble: "I eat it." It launched in April 2026 and sold out within 48 hours. The Featured Product from that drop - a cream-colored crewneck sweatshirt - is already getting compared to vintage concert merch. It's not on the shelf right now, but expect a restock if you keep your eyes peeled.
The Art Team's Process
Behind the scenes, designs start as inside jokes. The show's graphic artist, who goes by the handle @thebadfriendartist, listens to raw episodes and sketches concepts based on running gags. "Santino's impression of Bobby's Korean dad? That's going on a hoodie," she told us. Once a sketch is approved by the hosts, it goes to print. The result is merch that feels like an extension of the podcast - not just a logo slapped on fabric.
