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Best Frenemies

Johnny Castanha & Christopher Longwww.podomatic.com

Sometimes friends, sometimes enemies, but always nerds. 

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Episodes

Episode 57: Episode #57: Daisy Fresher

Johnny and Christopher are trying to get their act together to get more podcasts out to their tens of fans. In this episode, their friend Jean Patrol is mentioned twice. He claims he's from Brazil, but they have reason to believe he’s French Canadian. He’s worried being mentioned on the podcast will make people not like him “like how they don’t like Johnny and Christopher” (See?! He’s rude like a Frenchman.) The boys do Top 5 white trash guilty pleasures. They discuss the FloGrappling series Dai...

Jun 26, 202155 minEp. 57

Episode 56: Episode #56: Too Dumb to Quit

Johnny and Christopher are back after an unplanned hiatus. A lot has happened. The Utah Jazz are still in the playoffs. Johnny is requesting dick pics be emailed to him at johnny.c5678@gmail.com (or a listener who doesn’t know Johnny or Christopher, please send a note telling us who you are). In this episode, they do Top 5 hobbies they should have started instead of Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss the FX show Mr. Inbetween. And they recommend some stuff. Download for free at iTunes, Spotify, Google Play...

Jun 17, 202149 minEp. 56

Episode 55: Episode #55: We Can’t Drive 55!

Johnny and Christopher are coming in hot like an elderly couple making a run at the local joint for the early bird special. Top 5 things they love AND hate about the NBA season this year. They discuss the Hulu documentary Sasquatch. They recommend some stuff. Christopher proves he’s a #musichead by correctly guessing the 8-bit opening song—it was quite the moment.

May 07, 202155 minEp. 55

Episode 54: Episode #54: Bros before Hoes

Johnny and Christopher prove once again they will butcher most last names when they welcome brothers Alexis and Gustavo Fonseca of Autore Jiu-Jitsu. Top 5 things you wish your younger self knew. They recommend some stuff. And Prof Jeff drops by for #Comichead. Full disclosure: There aren’t any hoes in this episode unless you lump Johnny into this category. Christopher can’t be considered a hoe because his recent vasectomy won’t allow it—he’s a little too tender for hoeing.

Apr 19, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 54

Episode 53: Episode #53: Your Mom!

Johnny and Christopher are back after a month's hiatus because Johnny couldn’t get his act together. Seriously, Christopher is over him canceling times to record. Worst podcast partner ever. It’s fitting Top 5 insults is on this episode. They discuss Nico Walker’s novel Cherry that’s been adapted into an Apple TV movie. They recommend some stuff.

Apr 05, 202156 minEp. 53

Episode 52: Episode #52: One In A Million

Johnny and Christopher are back and show their singing range during the Top 5 best karaoke songs. They are seriously considering bringing back their band, the “Sh&tty Triangles.” They discuss the new Netflix series Murder Among Mormons. They recommend some stuff. And they record one of their worst segments to date with the return of Sebastian.

Mar 08, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 52

Episode 51: The Covid Couple!

Johnny and Christopher are back from their winter hiatus to ring in 2021! Hopefully, this year won’t suck like 2020. In this episode, they give Top 5 annoying things about the pandemic. They discuss the recently released Ernest Cline novel Ready Player 2. Ms. Jamie Reese stops by to defend herself from Johnny’s airing of grievances. And they recommend some stuff.

Jan 22, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 51

Episode 50: Episode #50: Merrytallica!

This is the 50th episode! How did that happen? Let’s be honest: Nobody thought Johnny and Christopher would release five episodes, much less 50. Well, screw our doubters! In this episode, the boys give their Top 5 Metallica songs. They discuss the television series Yellowstone. And they recommend some stuff. Also, they agree Boba Fett is dead and hasn’t returned from the Sarlacc Pit. Furthermore, they decide the Utah Jazz will win the 2021 NBA Championship.

Dec 13, 20201 hrEp. 50

Episode #49: Girl Talk

Johnny and Christopher outdo themselves in this episode. They discuss the new Bravo series The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Really? Whose idea was that? What’s next? Keeping up with the Kardashians? Their loyal listeners are well within their rights to never listen to this podcast ever again. I’d love to claim they redeem themselves with the Top 5 movies they wish were real, except Johnny has Twilight on his list. You know, the tween love triangle story between vampires and werewolves. Jes...

Nov 14, 20201 hr 21 min

Episode #48: Best Matenemies

Johnny and Christopher bring you a very Australian episode. A shoutout to Christopher, who worked through some Aussie issues; he harbors resentments with Qantas flight crews and one Australian jiu-jitsu professor who antagonizes his foot lock game (the professor will remain nameless). The boys give their Top 5 favorite Australians. They eat a slew of Aussie treats Juggs sent them. And they recommend some stuff. Full disclosure: Johnny and Christopher go off on some tangents, but that’s fitting f...

Nov 08, 20201 hr 6 min

Episode #47: Jobless Wonders

Johnny and Christopher discuss how the cosmos has come into sync, allowing them to be unemployed at the same time. They give their Top 5 cool stuff they’re going to do while jobless. They discuss Deep Cover, a true-crime podcast about an undercover FBI agent whose case ultimately leads to a US invasion of a foreign country. (Johnny is trying to take credit for discovering this podcast, but his brother, Billy, recommended it to us, which is further proof that Billy is the cooler of the Castanha b...

Oct 08, 202043 min

Episode #46: Bob Seger stole my Thumb Drive!

Johnny and Christopher have outdone themselves with their argument over the Top 5 reasons Best Frenemies will break up. It’s a bitch fight for the ages. A knockdown, drag-out, I’m-gonna-scratch-your-eyes-out brawl. Prof Jeff joins the boys for a #comichead segment. Johnny and Christopher discuss the second season of Amazon Prime’s The Boys. They recommend some stuff. And, more importantly, they give a long-overdue shoutout to Josh “Tight Butt” Camp, the newly crowned number one fan of Best Frene...

Sep 14, 20201 hr 14 min

Episode #45: Rock ‘n’ Rolls

Shockingly, Johnny and Christopher managed to make time to record this episode. Johnny has gone down a video game rabbit hole, and Christopher is busy pretending to look for a job. But the boys came together and got it done. In this episode, indie rock star Daniel Fornasa, aka King Daniel, stopped by to discuss the life Johnny and Christopher wish they had. They do Top 5 things that will kill them before Covid-19. They recommend some stuff. And they talk about the NBA season restarting and how m...

Aug 05, 20201 hr 5 min

Episode #44: The Good, the Bad, and the Fugly

Yippee-ki-yay, mother effers! It’s the western episode of Best Frenemies! Johnny and Christopher dressed up for this episode; Christopher looked like a rugged, manly cowboy, while Johnny looked like the cowboy from the Village People. Prof Jeff joins them for Top 5 western films and #comichead. They recommend some stuff, and Christopher ruins one of Johnny’s stories, which is excellent! Payback is a bitch!

Jul 11, 20201 hr 22 min

Episode #43: And We’re Back!

The Best Frenemies have broken quarantine, and the only reason is that Johnny was butt bent that Christopher sounded better in the remote recordings. Seriously, true story. “Chris, I don’t care if you get the ‘rona and die! I’d gladly sacrifice your life in order to not have you sound better in our podcasts!” Johnny and Christopher do Top 5 favorite alien movies. They discuss the Spotify podcast miniseries Wind of Change. They recommend some stuff. And in this episode, they begin a new segment c...

Jun 01, 202056 min

Episode #42: I Don’t Want Your Life!

Johnny and Christopher are beginning to crack from the imposed lockdown. Okay, Johnny is doing just fine. Christopher is beginning to crack. In this episode, Christopher discusses how he used to get high and watch Varsity Blues over and over. “I don’t want your life!” The Best Frenemies give their Top 5 most rewatchable movies. They discuss the new Apple TV documentary Beastie Boys Story. Prof Jeff stops by for #Comichead. And they recommend some stuff.

May 11, 20201 hr 13 min

Episode #41: Laker Chics & Shootin’ Bricks

Johnny and Christopher are back at it while in quarantine. For some reason, they thought it would be a good idea to invite the Laker Chicken to join them. They learned three things during this segment: 1. The Laker Chicken is an asshole. 2. Christopher has thrown up on the Laker Chicken. 3. Johnny didn’t say much during this segment, so that was a positive. They do Top 5 things everyone loves, but they hate. (Spoiler alert: This might be the most heated Top 5.) They recommend some stuff. (Spoile...

Apr 26, 20201 hr 2 min

Episode #40: No More Popping P’s

Johnny and Christopher are back, but this time their audio is better because they’re using headsets. Who knew? Not those technical geniuses. In this episode, Johnny had a great idea to record in his car. “It’ll be like my private recording studio,” he said. “Nobody will bother me.” They had to re-record the first segment four times because people kept interrupting him while recording. Christopher has the outtakes if anyone is interested. In this episode, they do Top 5 good deeds. Johnny’s brothe...

Apr 10, 20201 hr 13 min

Episode #39: The Lockdown Continues

Johnny and Christopher are back fast and furious. This might be a record for fastest turnaround in uploading a new episode. I don’t want to suggest they’re getting sloppy, but they forgot to have a “meat and potato” segment in this episode. But don’t fret. You’ll forget all about that when you hear the shoddy audio as they continue to record as they observe the shelter-in-place order. Top 5 things they’ll do once they are out of quarantine. Professor Jeff calls in for #comichead. Louis Dulien, f...

Apr 02, 20201 hr 16 min

Episode #38: Quarantined!

Johnny and Christopher are back for a very special episode that was recorded entirely on their iPhones. They used a special app that allowed them to record while practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Johnny doesn’t have the luxury of sheltering-in-place because heroes don’t think about their own safety. His heroic efforts are making sure the masses have Rockstar during this difficult and uncertain time. Christopher, not so much. Like a sissy, he’s in his house 24/7 like...

Mar 30, 20201 hr 13 min

Episode #37: Hot Winging It

Johnny and Christopher did zero preparation for this episode. If it weren’t for Johnny’s horrendous number one pick for his Top 5 favorite actresses, this might be the blandest top five segment ever. Thank God Johnny whiffed it with his number one pick so Christopher could berate him. The Best Frenemies are rather pleased with themselves that there was only one sexist joke during the segment. That’s growth for the guys. Professor Jeff stops by for a #comichead segment where they discuss the comi...

Feb 22, 202057 min

Episode #36: Uncut Ferrari

Johnny and Christopher got snubbed again by the Oscars, so they have zero guilt watching the screener copies of Uncut Gems and Ford v Ferrari to discuss for their tens of fans. Spoiler: Johnny loves them, but he hasn’t disliked a film since Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. They start the show off with an international threat from Juggs to Christopher. Spoiler: Nobody likes Juggs. They give their Top 5 favorite actors, they recommend some stuff, and Johnny plays music that Christopher won’t ever li...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 10 min

Episode #35: The White Elephant Gift in the Room

Johnny and Christopher close out 2019 with an episode that is like a white elephant gift you’ve been trying to unload since 2003, but nobody wants it, and it always seems to find its way back to you again and again. They give their Top 5 worst Christmas gifts. They discuss the HBO series Watchmen with Christopher’s wife, Jamie “You’re Pissing Me Off” Reese. Professor Jeff stops by for another segment of #Comichead. And they recommend some stuff.

Dec 20, 20191 hr 31 min

Episode #34: Browntown

A lot has happened since the last episode came out, but the only thing that really matters is that Christopher received his brown belt in Jiu Jitsu. He informs Johnny that they’re the same rank now, so he won’t be taking any of his nonsense anymore. They do Top 5 reasons for not sparring with someone. Coach Jeff (also a brown belt but should be a black belt) stops by to participate in Comics Corner aka #comichead. The best frenemies discuss the new streaming service Disney+ and, as always, they ...

Dec 09, 20191 hr 4 min

Episode #33: Fight Doctor!

Johnny and Christopher are back with the newest episode. Dr. Warren Wang stops by to talk about being an ass-kicking medical doctor who retired from his practice so he could be the ringside physician for One Championship, which is Asia’s largest sports media property. Johnny and Christopher have never felt more inadequate. Compared to Dr. Warren, they really haven’t done much with their lives. To illustrate this, they do Top 5 weaknesses, then recommend some stuff. They would like credit for not...

Nov 10, 20191 hr 26 min

Episode #32: Jakers

Johnny loves the LA Lakers. Christopher loves the Utah Jazz. Their love runs deep. However, Johnny’s love for his team doesn’t translate into knowledge about them. In this stirring episode, Christopher demonstrates a deeper knowledge about the Lakers than Johnny, which is interesting because the bald guy hates the Lakers. How is that, Johnny? It’s like you don’t watch the games. Do you just look at the box scores the next morning? Anyway, they do Top 5 favorite plays of their teams (spoiler: We’...

Oct 28, 20191 hr 1 min

Episode #31: Hollow Weenie

Johnny and Christopher are back for their Halloween episode. We learn that Christopher doesn’t really like this pointless holiday, but with that said, he still brings his A game and crushes it. Kind of surprising that Johnny is a non-factor in this episode because he loves Halloween. Weird. Top 5 favorite Halloween costumes, they discuss the new film Joker, and Johnny’s son, Donnie Darko, stops by to give his thoughts on It 2. Then they recommend some stuff and continue with the segment “Shit yo...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 20 min

Episode #30: Dirty Thirty

Johnny and Christopher are back with their 30th episode! Christopher’s parents come into the studio and won’t shut up with all their stories about how wonderful their son was and is! God, it’s embarrassing all the praise they lavish on him. Okay, maybe that’s not what happened. Maybe it was the other way, and Christopher ended the episode in tears. Also, they give their Top 5 television shows they hate, more Shit Your Wife Told Me, and they recommend some stuff.

Sep 29, 20191 hr 9 min

Episode #29: We Salute You

Johnny and Christopher welcome OC Insta News’ Chad “Unkle Tito” Towersey into the studio. The Best Frenemies give their top 5 books that should be made in to movies. They introduce a new segment: Shit Your Wife Told Me. And they recommend some stuff. This is a long-ass episode, so you’re welcome. If you don’t listen to the whole episode, we’ll know. Download on iTunes, Spotify, and Googleplay. Link in the bio.

Sep 06, 20191 hr 48 min

Episode #28 – The Boys are Judging You

Johnny and Christopher start the show by forgetting to introduce themselves, and it just goes downhill from there. Christopher’s family has left him home alone, and it’s not pretty. They give their Top 5 things they judge people on. They discuss the new Amazon Prime series The Boys. And they give their recommendations. Best Frenemies’ Disclaimer: Johnny and Christopher support all people with neurological disorders … as long as they don’t distract them in a movie theater.

Aug 08, 201957 min
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