#2733 Below Deck Down Under S03E03: Sous You, Sous Me

Summary

Episode Summary: Watch What Crappens - #2733 Below Deck Down Under S03E03: Sous You, Sous Me

Release Date: February 18, 2025

Welcome to episode #2733 of Watch What Crappens, hosted by Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam. In this episode, Ben and Ronnie delve into the third season of Below Deck Down Under, specifically focusing on Episode 3 titled "Sous You, Sous Me." They offer a comprehensive analysis, highlighting key moments, character dynamics, and providing their signature blend of humor and critique.

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Introduction and Tour Announcements [03:07 - 03:37]

Ben and Ronnie kick off the episode by welcoming listeners and sharing updates about their ongoing Mounting Hysteria tour. They announce upcoming cities for March, including Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Toronto, Charlotte, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. Additionally, they mention their bi-weekly live show, Crappy Hour, available on Patreon and YouTube.

Ronnie Karam: "We're excited. We're also on tour. The Mounting Hysteria tour is in your city soon."

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Episode Overview: Below Deck Down Under S03E03 [03:38 - 07:13]

The hosts dive into the episode's plot, starting with the crew enjoying a night out. Serena grapples with tension after learning that Harry, one of the sous chefs, has been speaking ill of her behind her back.

Ben Mandelker: "We start where we left off last time, which is the crew having their night out. And Serena has just been told by that messy, messy little goofball Harry, that the sous chef is talking shit about her."

They discuss Serena's decision to smoke alone, highlighting the isolation it brings, contrasted with the typical camaraderie seen among the crew members.

Ronnie Karam: "I mean, we love our children. ... sometimes if I'm going on a cruise, it's kind of nice to, you know, have all adults."

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Character Dynamics and Conflicts [07:14 - 26:56]

Harry's Entitlement and Behavior:

Harry's character is portrayed as entitled and inconsiderate, leading to significant friction with Serena. Ben and Ronnie express their frustration with Harry's actions and attitude.

Ronnie Karam: "What a little fucker. With such an entitlement complex that he has, like, it is so ridiculous."

They discuss Harry's interactions with other crew members, including his inability to accept criticism and his blatant disregard for team harmony.

Ben Mandelker: "It's like Chris Noth on a roller coaster. So Marina's like, oh, you guys were having a deep conversation."

Anthony's Reliability:

Anthony is characterized as the dependable crew member, contrasting sharply with Harry. The hosts commend his work ethic and reliability.

Ronnie Karam: "He's amazing. I was like, wow, look at Johnny controlling himself. I thought Johnny would throw him off the boat."

Eric Rock as the Problematic Guest:

The introduction of Eric Rock, a guest from Idaho with a substantial social media presence, adds another layer of conflict. His demands and self-centered behavior are criticized by the hosts.

Ben Mandelker: "It's slowly but surely that down below Bro, you can't just change your flavor. Okay, New Coke."

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Key Highlights and Notable Moments [26:57 - 48:35]

Sous Chef Tsarina vs. Harry:

Tsarina's struggle to manage Harry's disrespectful behavior is a central theme. The hosts highlight her attempts to assert authority while maintaining professionalism.

Ronnie Karam: "You just have to kind of, like, scold him and make him know what the rules are."

Harry's Personal Struggles:

Harry's personal issues, including a potential fractured thumb, add to the episode's drama. His inability to handle stress leads to his eventual departure from the yacht.

Ben Mandelker: "He crushed his time. Actually. He didn't just hurt it. I mean, this is nasty."

Lunch Prep and Kitchen Chaos:

The episode showcases the chaotic environment in the galley, with Anthony and Tsarina clashing over responsibilities and cleanliness.

Ronnie Karam: "She tells us, though, you know, I was an arrogant sous chef years ago... I've been doing the grunt work."

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Host Insights and Critiques [48:36 - 73:28]

Management Styles and Gender Dynamics:

Ben and Ronnie explore the challenges Tsarina faces as a female head chef dealing with male subordinates. They critique her passive-aggressive approach and emphasize the importance of assertive leadership.

Ben Mandelker: "As a woman, it's like, well, why should you have to be a stereotypical man? Like, he should just respect you."

Character Development:

The hosts commend Tsarina's backstory, portraying her as a strong, independent woman breaking away from a healthy relationship to prove herself in a tough environment.

Ronnie Karam: "She's like, I had everything. And I was like, no, I want to vacuum a boat. Goodbye, Mother."

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Climactic Events and Resolutions [73:29 - 84:14]

Harry's Departure:

Harry's decision to leave the yacht after tensions escalate is a pivotal moment. His inability to work well under Tsarina's leadership leads to his removal from the boat.

Ben Mandelker: "So now, the next morning, Vion wants to send Marina div, right? So he's like, well, she has a driving course with Jason."

Resolution and Team Dynamics:

The crew grapples with the aftermath of Harry's exit, and Tsarina reinforces her authority by addressing ongoing conflicts and emphasizing team cohesion.

Ronnie Karam: "So she's like, well, I don't know. She's like, you told who? She goes, Marina is a qualified diver."

Anthony's New Opportunity:

Anthony secures a new position, highlighting the shifting dynamics and the yacht's resolution to maintain a balanced and professional team environment.

Ben Mandelker: "So then we go to Harry and Lara are talking... Then Anthony ... gets a text from Chef Dane... he's like, amazing. I can probably be out if you own a charter or two."

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Conclusion and Final Thoughts [84:15 - 85:18]

Ben and Ronnie wrap up their analysis by reiterating their satisfaction with the episode's resolution, particularly Harry's departure. They express anticipation for future episodes and the continued development of crew dynamics.

Ronnie Karam: "I was so happy that he just fired him right there. I was like, this guy needs, like, I held a little bit of space for this guy in the first episode."

Ben Mandelker: "Yeah, he's the worst. And I hope they get another sue because I do like the dynamic of having a sue there. So I hope they replace Replace him."

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Notable Quotes

• [05:21] Ronnie Karam: "What a little fucker."
• [07:13] Ronnie Karam: "She just wanted to smoke. And everyone just ignores it because at the end of the day, there's food here."
• [12:37] Ronnie Karam: "You're never gonna make it in this business."
• [22:05] Ben Mandelker: "I'm telling you, it's a season two bitch flower blooming."
• [32:47] Ben Mandelker: "Prick this guy."
• [55:32] Ronnie Karam: "It's the most gross moment we've seen in Bravo since Kristen Takeman had a toenail situation on Girls Trip."
• [72:56] Ben Mandelker: "Fuck this guy's musical. Male anguish. Misogyny the musical."

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Final Thoughts

Throughout the episode, Ben and Ronnie provide a critical yet entertaining perspective on the dynamics within Below Deck Down Under. Their insights highlight the complexities of managing diverse personalities in a high-pressure environment and underscore the importance of leadership and teamwork. This episode not only dissects the drama but also offers listeners a deeper understanding of the underlying issues faced by reality TV crews.

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Transcript

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

Hi Ronnie. What's going on?

[Ben Mandelker]

Nothing. Hi everybody. Welcome to the show. It's Below Dick Down Under Day. All right, so welcome Crypto Bros. Crypto Bros.

[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

And we're excited. We're also on tour. The Mounting Hysteria tour is in your city soon. Here's what's coming up in March. I'll just list the cities real quick. We are going to Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Toronto, Charlotte, Atlanta, Washington D.C. philadelphia. And that is for March. We're also gonna be on tour in April and May, so check watch whatcrappens.com for ticket links and your city. Also, we did Crappy Hour last night. That's our bi weekly live show. It was so fun. And if you wanna join us, that's every other Monday at 5:30 Pacific Time on our Patreon or our YouTube which is free. Both of those events are free. And it's also where you get Patreon that is is also where you get our bonus episodes and our videos which we are on today. If you want free videos, you can get them a week after they're released over on our YouTube. Watch what crappens. Well, what's going on with you today man? Oh, what do you want?

[Ronnie Karam]

Also, I just want to give a shout out to Carlos King who had us on his podcast. Oh yes, Carlos Reality with the King. Go listen to that. We talk about very extensively about the Potomac reunion, which was a lot of fun. So he is an angel and we love talking with him. So go talk. Go listen to an angel talk with Reality with the King.

[Ben Mandelker]

The king of all reality television. Let's join Below Deck Down Under. So you know this one's pretty good because below decks are so good about giving us douchebags to shoot down, you know, and they really did with the sous chef. What a little fucker.

[Ronnie Karam]

This. What a little fucker. What a little fucker. With such an entitlement complex that he has, like, it is so ridiculous. And he. And he fucked up. He. He was given a big task and he fucked up. You know what? Like, I found myself so. Okay, I have to say, YouTube TV has. I watch on YouTube TV, and YouTube TV has been doing this thing lately that has made me furious, which is that it has cut off, like, the last 15 seconds of an episode. And so when I. So when we got to the end of this episode, and Captain Jason goes. And let me tell you something else. And all of a sudden, it's just like. And that's the end of the episode. And I was furious. I had to go hunt down the last 15 seconds because, like, my blood. It was so weird, Ronnie. Like, I was pretty chill the whole episode. I was like, oh, it's fine. There's, like. There's our favorite moray eel again, you know? And then, like, all of a sudden, at that last, like, 30 seconds, I became so rageful. I can't explain it. I got so, so angry out of nowhere. And so I just loved. I loved how this episode ended when I finally tracked it down.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. Oh, wow. You had to put a lot of effort into seeing the end I needed.

[Ronnie Karam]

I was like. It was the strangest thing. I just got overwhelmed with rage.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, I was super surprised that they even gave us the ending, because normally it's like a dun, dun, dun, and then we have to wait till next week, you know, but not this time. We got it all this time, so it was very good. So we start where we left off last time, which is the crew having their night out. And Serena has just been told by that messy, messy little goofball Harry, that the sous chef is talking shit about her. So she's like, oh, I'm gonna smoke. And so she goes off to smoke, but then no one joins her, which I think hurts her feelings more. Cause when you go off on Below Deck and people don't join you to smoke, that's something. Cause everybody gets somebody to join them smoking. Who smokes alone on that show. Everybody smokes.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, that's pretty bad if you're. If you're a solo smoker. You know, just the. By the way, the mere invocation of Harry made me remember his whole storyline. And I just had, like, an instinctual, like, cringe moment. I have to brace myself for all that. So Harry's I love that they're leaning.

[Ben Mandelker]

Into Harry's cringe this season.

[Ronnie Karam]

It's so funny.

[Ben Mandelker]

He'll be like, no, I feel so sexy. And then it just goes to him, like, making that goofy, goofy face.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. And so he's like, well, hope she's all raw. I'm like, what? After you told her that her sous chef doesn't like her and talk shit about her behind her back?

[Ben Mandelker]

I'm telling you, it's a season two bitch flower blooming. That's what's happening with Harry and he's loving it. I love that when Harry laughs, he looks like pictures. You know when you go on a roller coaster and then you come down the roller coaster and they have a picture of you and you're usually like, that's how he laughs. He has that, that frozen in midair terrified but also giggling face.

[Ronnie Karam]

It's like Chris Noth on a Noth on a roller coaster. So Marina's like, oh, you guys were having deep conversation. And he's like, I know. So Harry is saying like, well, you know, everyone's tired. You know, she's tired, everyone's tired. And Anthony goes, I feel all right. I don't know why, but I feel all right.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, because you're myself. Superhero Anthony. Wow, you're amazing, Anthony. The way you can do dishes and then still, you know, stand is just amazing. When poor Serena is tired and you're not. Congratulations. Here's a gold medal, Anthony.

[Ronnie Karam]

Exactly. You know, this is really upsetting me because it's the complete opposite of what I thought Anthony and I would be like. I saw us making amazing food together, having great banter and British jokes, and I imagined us at the last chart and everyone's cheering and he was going to be my right hand man. It's ridiculous. This is Zarina saying this. And while she's saying it, production just like makes all these cartoons around her face. They like put like a British, like, like one of those British, like Buckingham palace guards hats on her head and they just do all these. They just like make all this silly stuff on the screen.

[Ben Mandelker]

Her romanticizing emojis are popping up all over the screen. So then Marina senses that something's wrong with her, but she's like, she just wanted to smoke. And Harry's like, yeah, don't know why. No idea. No idea why. She's just upset over there smoking. And everyone just ignores it because at the end of the day, there's food here. And so Anthony's like, you're the one who had the fish Right, mate? And he's like, yeah, with fries. And like, oh, my God. Brianna's like, oh, my God. You said with fries. That is so American. You're going to confuse me. That was so American. That's hilarious, isn't it? He said French fries. Oh, my God, Brianna. I would die for her.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Zarina comes back and then she's like, let's go to the next place. So now they're gonna go. They get in their cars and, you know, they're gonna go to the club and we're talking about the. All the girls gonna talk about the boys and the boys. Vihan is like, so, Johnny, do you fancy anyone on the boat? And Johnny's like, I fancy a little bit Harry. Yeah, Hot. Hot, yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

I'm like, that might just be what Harry needs. An angry Greek man.

[Ronnie Karam]

You know, that's kind of like. That's. That's. This is. We're into this one.

[Ben Mandelker]

I know. I was like, I hope the show has come this far where we finally get this storyline, you know? And I know that there have been gays on there, but we haven't really had any gay storylines. Not really. You know, there have been some, like. I don't know, what have we even had on this show?

[Ronnie Karam]

There was like a below deck where there was a guy. There was like a boson or someone who had, like that handlebar mustache who, like, I think made out with Fraser at one point, but.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, yeah, so we've had a gay make out, but come on, we need a little more. It's 20, 25. Yeah. I need some, like, closeted Greek action. I need some closeted drunk Greek action.

[Ronnie Karam]

We need some infrared closeted Greek action. Like, this is the redemption arc for Johnny that we want. Okay. Like, I could see it happening now.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So. And also, Vyon sleeps naked, which pretty bold. I mean, you're on camera the whole time, but he's naked. So I was into that. You. It's a good season for the boys so far. Not to be a pervert, but, I mean, you have what you have. You know what I mean? Okay, so they're talking boys and girls, and Johnny jokes about Harry. Okay? So they're all laughing. Then we go to the girl's car and Serena's like, oh, my God. So far, the instant was Vian. I mean, wow. And they're like, oh, yeah. Smile out of this world, Vian. And then back to the guys. Vian's like, I like Brie. I like Brie's smile. It's just so beautiful. And Harry's like, oh, you like Brie? God. And Harry knows what has just happened. A guy has placed his mark, and that's usually it. Once somebody says on the show, I like them, that's it. You're supposed to back off the person, boy or girl. That's generally how the rule works on this show. While Harry has decided he doesn't care, which.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

You know, good for him. Because it's always made me crazy that it's like, the first person to call. It's like shotgun. You know, shotgun. And then you automatically get the front seat. No, I wasn't prepared. So we'll pull you by the hair and grab you out of the front seat, throw you in the trunk, and I'll sit in the front. And you can call that unfair all you want to, but I'm just a slower speaker.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, that's right. Just as for people who process slower. So tells us. He says, you know, I'm here to meet my future wife. You know, like, there's nothing about, you know, anyone else, but there's nothing about anyone else but Bri. And I'm definitely a hopeless romantic. My parents have been married for 32 years, and looking at that, it's definitely a goal of mine. So as much as I'm here to run a deck team, I'm also here to find my future wife. I'm like, yes. Nothing says future wife farm than being on a future floating structure full of people who are running from the ghosts of their past.

[Ben Mandelker]

No kidding. You're also on the wrong fucking show, man, to be like, I'm here to find a wife. This isn't the Bachelor. This is below deck. You are here to find some temporary puttetay. And that's it. That's all I want to hear from you. What does he think he's cast on?

[Ronnie Karam]

This is a show about people who live in a realm of impermanence. Okay? Yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

These are people running away from their children that they dropped in Alaska and their heroin addictions. This is not for you to find a wife. You know what? You're here to find a maid. I'm here to find a maid. If I'm on Below deck, I'm gonna say, I'm here to find a maid.

[Ronnie Karam]

That's right. I'm here to find some tips on how to make my bed when I go back to land. You know, that's what you're there for.

[Ben Mandelker]

What's a hospital corner? I'm here to find a hospital corner.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yes. Yes. And someone does find the hospital Corner later this episode, which is nice. So then we come back, and Vijan is just talking about, like, Brianna, and he's like, oh, when she walked in, I was like, holy moly. So then Brie is saying, they're the exact same coloring.

[Ben Mandelker]

I just can't get over it. Do you see it now? They both have the exact same color skin and hair. It's just confusing to me. It looks like they were colored by the same W.E. character designer. And it's just. I don't know why it bothers me, but it does. I just feel like that's, like, the most tenuous reason to like somebody is because they're the exact same hair shade as you. Because it's an odd hair shade. You know, unique.

[Ronnie Karam]

Like a ish. Like a. I don't even know. It's like red. Red, brown. Russet.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, it's kind of like a brown crayon, but, like, with some copper in it. I don't know what you would call russet. Yeah, I guess it works.

[Ronnie Karam]

Copper feels right. So Brie is talking about the boys, and she goes. I do have to say Harry's personality is out of this world. I'm like, which world are we talking about here? Because I haven't quite. This is our second season with Harry, and I'm not sure if I've really picked up on his, like, out of this world Persona at this moment.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, you know, some people like goofballs, you know, I mean, maybe some people just have that desire for a mate that they know is gonna be good at, like, skeeball. Don't you think? That's Harry.

[Ronnie Karam]

He definitely has Dave and Buster's energy.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, he definitely has, like, whack a mole energy. Or, like, I can squirt. I can squirt my gun right into the clown's mouth until the balloon explodes before anyone else, you know, Maybe some people like that. I don't know.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, maybe. So they get to the other bar, and everyone's dancing, and it's fun. And then Lara hugs Harry, and Harry is saying. Harry's again saying, serena's not too happy because of you because you're messy to her, and you, like, shattered her, like, nice night out. And Larry's like, I know. I heard. You know, I've known her for a long time, and with all her bravado, and deep down, you know, despite everything, deep down, she's still a huge bitch. Don't like her at all. But she's also very insecure. She needs people to support her. So if you want to be that person? It's not gonna be me.

[Ben Mandelker]

And Harry's like, we need to have her back. And she goes, yeah, we do that. Let's do that together, shall we, Harry? Oh, your eyebrows aren't weird. Stop looking at me. All right, so then we go to Captain Jason, who's walking around the boat in like, some silk. Hugh. Not Hugh Hefner. What would you call it? Like, I would call it like a silk, like, retired in Palm Springs lounge singer robe.

[Ronnie Karam]

Uh huh. It's. It's like the little robe that the guy wore on big business when he came out of the bathroom. Like the. The sort of like the unspoken gay couple who's supposed to be hunting down the rat lifts. And then one guy comes out with his robe and Rune shows up at the door. It's like that kind of robe.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, they're giving him this whole, like, I'm a sex kitten edit this year. I mean, I think he's a sexy guy and everything. I guess they give it to Captain Lee too, where they're like the stud of the sea or whatever. Or when they give Captain Sandy her, like, look, I've got polyesters, I'm dancing in. Whatever. Whatever her edit is. I don't know what her edit is. Is it sexy or is it like, I don't know, efficiency? You know, I'm into hugs. Hugs. But anyway, they're giving him the sex kitten thing and he's buying it. He's now buying it. And he is in full sex kitten swing.

[Ronnie Karam]

Although I think he had that rope last year too. I think it's like, I got this in the Philippines because I have a child there. I think he. I think it's part of his arc or something.

[Ben Mandelker]

Unfortunately, I can't get to my child because I crashed into the dock in the Philippines and no one's been able to dock there ever since. I'm so sorry, Peter.

[Ronnie Karam]

I just have this robe to remind me of my folly. So now that everyone's dancing and, you know, having a fun time and Vian is like, watching Brie dance. He's like, oh, my God, bro, she's so gorgeous. She has my hair color. And then Harry starts dancing with Brie. And then all of a sudden he plants one. Well, he doesn't really plant one. He comes in for the. And she kisses him. I would say it was not a full. Like, it was not a full hearted kiss, but it was not necessarily a pull away. It was definitely more than he got out of Margot, but it was, it was Like a. I felt like her kiss to me said, okay, I'll give you this. I'm not sold on this, but I'll. You know, I'll. I'll take the Costco sampler.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, it was like, we're drunk in a bar. We're dancing together. You kissed me. Okay, we're drunk, so I'm not gonna slap you. I kind of got out of it. But then it turns out she was like, wow, he kissed me. You know, so she's gonna go with it. So now they go back to the van, and meanwhile, the Greek dude is like, I may not be good at keeping boats, but I can dance.

[Ronnie Karam]

Johnny, you're in a different club. What? What? Hello? Pick me up at the other club. Anyone?

[Ben Mandelker]

He's floating away. They're like, johnny, you're floating away, damn it.

[Ronnie Karam]

You're dancing on a jet ski. I did. I did think it was funny, like when Harry was kissing Brie, that he cuts the VR and he's just, like, laughing. He goes, she does not belong with that man. Which, honestly, that was, like, very funny. He's like, what?

[Ben Mandelker]

Was true, too. Yeah, I mean, I think I laughed at that. I was like, it's true.

[Ronnie Karam]

Vyon's, like, hot. And he's actually, so far, appeared to be a relatively nice guy. And he's like, I'm kind of the whole package. And then this lanky bro who looks like he's supposed to be in front of a used car dealership flapping in the wind, he gets her. What?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So then he's like, I worked out for this.

[Ronnie Karam]

Damn it.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then we get to the vans, and Harry, Anthony, Serena and Vian are talking. And Serena's like, harry, you had your plush, didn't you? And Vian's like, was there tongue involved? Come on, mate. And he's like, oh, I just. Like, we made out. It's like, can we carry on? No, but, like, there's like. And then, like, no, no. Should we. You know what I mean?

[Ronnie Karam]

And then in the other van, Brie's talking about it, and she's like. I mean, he was, like, very smooth. Like, I didn't actually even expect it at all. And Marina's like, oh, I love that he was direct. I fucking love that. She's like, yeah, I love that attitude.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's Harry direct. Harry. So then they get back to the boat, and Harry's being chivalrous and helping Brie walk onto the boat because she's just a girl, you know? And then Lara. Lara and Harry are whispering and she's like, oh, my God. She said she didn't expect it, but, like, she really enjoyed it. And she thinks you're a great person. She instantly connected with your personality. And all my eyebrows are wrong. Why is everybody asking me that?

[Ronnie Karam]

Is it wrong to have one on your upper cheek? So Sarina's like, oh, everyone, I'm going to bed. And then Adira comes in and she's like, guys, I found my nipple pad and it just fell through my shirt and guess what I'm gonna do? And then she just basically throws it and sticks it onto the ceiling.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, Johnny wanted to. He's like, I wanna stick it to the ceiling. And she's like, for the poop. He's like, yas, Yas. So now it's time to go to bed. And Johnny is going to his room that he shares with Anthony and Harry, which is. That's too many. And Anthony's like, so where is Harry? And then he farts. And Johnny's like, did you just fart, bro? Don't worry it.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. So it's the morning and people are walking around and Von's walking on shirtless. And Marina, I think, has the hots for Von because she's like, oh, you're looking for a shirt. So you just fancy walking around like that. And Lara's like, he just walks around like that. Get picked to work. So Marina's like, ah, those eyes, that accent. Oh, my God. Van is definitely sparking something inside of me. My plan here is just to work. But I'm human, I'm a woman, so who knows? I could have my fun.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then in the boys cabin, Harry's like, I mean, it's just ridiculous. Three boys in one small cabin. Did you smell that far? I've gotta move. I've gotta move. So then he sees Bree in the kitchen. So it's like the morning after. How's he gonna be? And he's like, did you sleep well? Build it? Nailed it.

[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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And then Lara comes up and then he's like, well, good morning. I did make you a coffee, but it's too late. I poured it out on. I gave it to the moray eel that's been hanging around below our boat. So she's like, oh, thanks. So then Harry and Brie are talking and he's like, so, did you have a fun time last night? She's like, I did, yeah. I didn't know the Seychelles had that much love. And just there's people everywhere. She's. Are you into techno? A little bit. It depends on the vibe. I mean, if that's what we're going for, I'm into it. You know, I'm like, this is a forever couple if I've ever met one. I mean, the techno bonding, really.

[Ben Mandelker]

Who said that? He wouldn't commit? So I think it's not going to work out because he wouldn't even commit to saying that he liked techno. He was just trying to be like, whatever you like, you know, do you like techno? If you like techno, I like techno. I mean, if it's playing, I like it. I don't hate it. Do you like it? I love it, I love it. Do you love it? I love it too. He's very much that energy. And she's just going, uh huh. But I, I don't know, I don't see this one. I think, I don't see this.

[Ronnie Karam]

I think, no, I was being sarcastic. They're definitely not a forever couple. And really, in any sort of flirtation, the moment you ask, do you like techno, it's over, it's done.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, if he had said something like, you know, I love adm, but you know, there's certain kinds. I like certain kinds. I don't. I mean, David Guetta, that songwriting, you know what I mean? Something. But to just be like, I mean, I could take it, I could leave it. Unless you like it.

[Ronnie Karam]

It.

[Ben Mandelker]

What do you think? Do you like it? I love it.

[Ronnie Karam]

You like. You like that?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

So then Zarina and Zarina is talking to Jason and Lara and Zarina's like, so Harry had a crush on someone. He had a pash, which I guess. Is that like British slang? Like a passionate moment? He had a pass. I kind of like that. I'm gonna start saying that. I'm gonna say in wrong places. Like, I'm gonna go to the coffee shop. I'll be like, hi, I ordered a pash. Yeah, just a cold brew.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hi. Can I have a pash on ice with a little half and half? I know that people aren't doing that right now, but I am. Keep your fucking oat milk to yourself, okay? Hand over the pash.

[Ronnie Karam]

Half and half is very pash. Because my friend. My friend said that half and half is romantic because it's two halves contributing to a whole.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's what I said.

[Ronnie Karam]

You said that?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. A few weeks ago, we were talking about romantic foods. My most romantic was Butterfly.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Zarina said, so anyway, they're talking about this, and then Via goes up to Bri and she's like, so, how's your night? And she was good. You know, it's like, yeah. Was it unexpected because you kiss Harry? She goes, harry kissed me. And he's like, oh. He's like, oh, I have a shot. And then she goes, but I kissed him back. He's like, oh.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then I like that. Vyon was just like, harry. I mean, come on. But there's still gorgeous girls on the boat. My plan is to see if there's chemistry elsewhere. I was like, wow. Well, that's nice to hear. Very unusual for below deck, you know?

[Ronnie Karam]

I know, right? So then we cut to Adair squirting herself in the eye with cleaner. So she's doing great this season.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And then Vian's just like, sorry, Bri, hate goodbyes, but this one's on you. Goodbye. So then Johnny and Harry are talking, and Johnny's trying to be bossy, but he does like Harry now. He likes the guys now. So he's trying not to overdo it. He's like, you want to start with small things like refill the drinks? And Harry's like, I wanted to get into the washing maybe. And he's like, okay. I was like, wow, look at Johnny controlling himself. I thought Johnny would throw him off the boat and be like, you listen to me. But he didn't.

[Ronnie Karam]

They really. Johnny really came into the season, and he was like, oh, God, this guy's gonna be the asshole. And he's been like, fine.

[Ben Mandelker]

He's been lucky.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, He. You know, I think he got really humbled by that whole Jet Ski situation.

[Ben Mandelker]

But then we've seen him in the previews beating up the boat and screaming and being like, I'm a man or whatever. He screams in the preview. So we know it's coming. But, yeah, so far he's controlling himself.

[Ronnie Karam]

But it turns out it was a different boat. He wound up drifting out to sea on the wrong boat. He's like, wait a second. I'm not on Katina. Damn it. So Jason is talking to Zarina and asking how she's. How everything's going with the soup, and she's like, so with my sous chef, it's just like he's been saying that he wants me to be cleaner, and he has quite an ego. And he goes, all right, well, we have to work together, so you've got some managing to do. Which is his way of saying, like, okay, well, you probably should be cleaner and also snap at him and remind him that you're the boss around here. Right?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And he tells us every galley is full of egos with shifts, but at the end of the day, you got nothing for nothing. And, you know, there's one head chef and there's a sous chef, and he needs to step in line, and she needs to take control. That's it. That's all I want to hear. So I can't wait to see how she's gonna do it. Unfortunately, she does it like this. Hello, darling. Good morning. Good morning, my sweet, little plump darling. Hello, my little cherub. Kiss your cheers.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, she really does. She really kind of is. She kind of steps into the role of, like, a parent who is completely overrun by their child. Because really, you know, really what she needed to do in the beginning was to say, I'm the boss around here. You're gonna clean dishes. I don't know who the hell you are. And until I find out, really, what you're up to, whatever. You're gonna help me in this way. You're here to help me right now. This is not a collaboration, but we can work towards it becoming that way like she should have. Just, like, it sounds tough, but in retrospect, this guy sort of needs that because, you know, you give him a little bit. He's like, well, I wanted more responsibility. Oh, now. Now I have all this responsibility. It's like you're not even doing your job, just offloading things onto me. He's, like, never satisfied. So you just have to kind of, like, scold him and make him know what the rules are. And, like, you don't try to be friends with him. Make him try to earn your respect.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. Because he's obviously worked with some tough chefs in the past, and now that you're not doing it, he's like, oh, I'm gonna be the alpha, and I'm gonna win, you know? And it sucks. It sucks to have to kind of change your. Your management style to fit somebody else, because especially I think, as a woman, it's like, well, why. Why should you have to be a stereotypical man? Like, he should just respect you. But unfortunately, it just doesn't work. He's just not. So change gears, you know what I mean? No more kissy on the cheek and more. Get to fucking work, you fucking loafer. You're never gonna make it in this business. You're too short, you know? Abuse him. I've worked in many a kitchen. Listen, I've taken many a knife thrown at me, okay? And that's how it works. Sorry. I still respect that man. I see my last chef, and I wasn't even a chef in that kitchen. I was a waiter. And I'm still so scared of that man. Every time I see him, I'm like, hello, chef. Yes, chef. No, chef.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. This guy is a total dick. And I kind of feel like he's acting like he basically is done with being a sous chef. He's now accomplished enough to be the main chef, and it's like, okay, well, if you have main chef energy, you would be a main chef already, so zip it and chop those cucumbers.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. It makes me crazy that his. His way of being better is by just dissing her behind her back the whole time. I think that's just so gross. And you know what? It's gonna come to bite him, because no one wants to work with that. No chef is going to see that and be like, oh, you know who I want in my kitchen? That guy who's just going to talk shit about me so he can try and take my job.

[Ronnie Karam]

Like, exactly.

[Ben Mandelker]

Prick this guy. Okay, that's enough about him. So now, 7:15am, five hours until charter. Marina's making beds. Bree has to clean irons, but she doesn't know how.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. So Zarina is like, okay, I'm gonna go write a menu. So she's like, I'm gonna go into the room, write a menu. And she asks Anthony to make a loaf of bread and put some nice flavors in it. So you would think, great. You're Anthony. You've been wanting to do more than just wash dishes. You wanted to be creative. So, like, now you can make a bread of bread and put flavors in it. Like, this is your chance to start proving yourself so well.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's also his wheelhouse because he wanted to make the focaccia member. So, like, breads are his thing. She's trying to play to his strength. Strengths.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yes. And it's like. I think it's like a kind thing. She's like, I'm gonna make the menu. Because he. But he probably, in his mind, thinks, like, I'm the sous chef. I should be part of this menu making challenge. It's like, I don't know what the rules are with chefs and sous chefs in terms of planning out a. A menu. I mean, from based off of Top Chef finales, it looks like that looks like the main chef does bounce ideas off of a sous chef, but whatever. She's decided she's gonna write a menu, and I think that he's pissy that he doesn't get to be part of the menu plan.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, it's not a sous chef's job to write the menu. I mean, maybe in some places, I'm sure it works different in every place, depending on how many chefs you have in the kitchen or how many cooks you have in the kitchen and stuff like that and how much help you need. But in general, no, that's not his job. So then we gotta.

[Ronnie Karam]

On top of that, by the way, on top of that, when we see it in a Top Chef finale, when they bring the eliminated chefs in to be like, quote, unquote, sous chefs, also in those situations, the people all know each other. So, like, there's a certain level of trust that has been built up over several weeks of playing Top Chef and knowing, like, actually, because I know you and trust you, I'm going to welcome you into my creative process. But, like, she doesn't know this guy. He just came in and has been a brat and complaining the whole time. So, sir, wash those dishes.

[Ben Mandelker]

So now we go to Harry and Vian, and Harry's asking if he can change rooms. He's like, can I move into your room? I mean, this is a huge. Fart is still in the other one. It's a Sioux fought. It's very, very, very, very, very bitchy. It's very pitchy. Fart won't leave. His fart keeps telling, my fart is better than it, and I just can't. I can't abide by that.

[Ronnie Karam]

And viond, because, as we've seen through all his behavior this season is such an asshole. He's like, yeah, sure, absolutely. Yeah, it sounds great. This guy is kind of like, it's weird. He's gave up his solo room. He, like, moved on when the girl he was interested in was interested in someone else, he decided not to, like, compete for her and move on somewhere else. I don't understand it. He's, like, nice.

[Ben Mandelker]

He is. And I'm not even. Usually I get some kind of a tinge of, oh, this person's really an asshole. But they're just pretending to be nice or like, oh, wow, he's too nice. I don't trust it. He's really an asshole. But I actually trust that he's nice. So I guess my question is to casting. Have you given up? I mean, have you run out of terrible men? This is below deck. I know that normally I'm complaining about how many terrible men there are on this show, but that you're below deck. You can't just change your flavor. Okay, New Coke.

[Ronnie Karam]

He has a good body, nice smile, he's considerate, and he gave up his solo room for the guy who took the girl he was interested in. Yeah, something's not computing. There must be five children in Florida. That's what I've got to say.

[Ben Mandelker]

There's five children in Florida needing their Capri Suns. So then Harry's like, I'm feeling so good this morning, I've got an extra pep in my sip. I kissed a girl. I kissed not only a girl, a model. And not some Instagram model and some OnlyFans model. An actual tall person.

[Ronnie Karam]

Sorry, Larissa Pippen, you're muffs.

[Ben Mandelker]

Larsa Pippen's like, I modeled for butthole bleach.

[Ronnie Karam]

So there's so many people on social media who are upset right now. Like, excuse me. I'm like a real models. So I just love Harry's liking, like, cheery shade that he just admits to all these people. So he's like, oh, no, I'm moving. Which I really think is gonna help. So, like, we can get closer. And hopefully I can become lead deckhand just by being near him. And then when he hears me having sex with a girl that he likes, he could be like, you get a promotion. He'd be great. And I kissed the girl Rhianne was into. But, like, he seems pretty cool with it, so I don't know. Hopefully it's all professional. There's no hard feelings. I've just got the girl. It's not a big deal.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay, well, let's remember that when he steals her back in about two seconds. And I don't even mean steal. I mean, she's probably gonna be like, hi, save me Just remember that he was very professional and nice to you, okay? Because I sense a lot of tears coming. So then we go to say it again.

[Ronnie Karam]

If Harry comes back, Harry might die of thumb poisoning.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then we go to Marina and Brie cleaning, and Brie's like, do you think I should bring the kiss up to Harry? Shouldn't we talk about it? Why isn't he bringing it up? We need to talk about the kiss.

[Ronnie Karam]

And Marina's like, no, here's what you do. You just say, yeah, I had a great time, especially when you kissed me. That's how you normally do it, girl.

[Ben Mandelker]

And she's like, but I like when my guys take initiative. Like, I mean, it was kind of amazing today when he said he kind of liked techno music. I mean, that was something, right?

[Ronnie Karam]

And this leads to Brianna's great backstory. She says, when I was 21, I was working in the Caribbean and that's where I met my ex. And we see a blurred out face on an amazing body. And she treated me like a queen. What?

[Ben Mandelker]

It looks like Harry. I mean, maybe the guy's done more sit ups and stuff, but it was exactly Harry. I think that Harry is her type. It's like a tall string beanie kind of a guy.

[Ronnie Karam]

Tall string beanie, but this guy had like a lot of abs. And she's like, yeah. And about six months later, we got engaged and I just didn't expect a kiss kiss. Oh. She's saying she didn't expect to kiss anyone last night. Then she says, my ex is originally from Amsterdam and wanted to move to America and start a life there. And I grew up in a very small town in New Jersey. It's just like all farms and you know, everybody and they just show all these pictures of her not on a farm. And she's like, and if you go to Jersey, there's just. There's just no going back. And at that point in my life, I just didn't want to be confined to Jersey with some Dutch guy. So even though he had abs, I decided I was going to sail the seas.

[Ben Mandelker]

I love that backstory for her. I like that she was like, I'm not marrying this fucking weirdo. I'm gonna be stuck in Jersey forever. See, I'm cleaning toilets and the down under suckers. Go, girl.

[Ronnie Karam]

I know. She's like, I had a hot guy who actually treated me well. I was like, I'm sorry, ma'am, I was just looking over your resume. I'm afraid you're not going to be cut out for below deck, we need a hot guy who treats you terribly and you're afraid of repeating the cycle. And then you say you're not going to repeat the cycle, and then you do repeat it here on the season of Blow Deck. So unfortunately, since you were. You just came from a healthy relationship, we're going to have to ask.

[Ben Mandelker]

You're not qualified. We've already got a happy man on the show. We cannot have a happy woman as well.

[Ronnie Karam]

Please, you're going to ruin the show.

[Ben Mandelker]

This is Bravo calling. You are taking the ship down.

[Ronnie Karam]

We're going to need a more toxic attitude towards relationships. Thanks so much.

[Ben Mandelker]

I actually found this so refreshing that she was like, you know what? I had everything. And I was like, no, I want to vacuum a boat. Goodbye, Mother. Goodbye, father. Goodbye, Sven.

[Ronnie Karam]

She's like, I'm not going back to Tom's River, New Jersey. So anyways, so now it's 8am and it's four hours.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's not 8am, it's 8.02am Please, this is below that. Well, let's stay on schedule here.

[Ronnie Karam]

Sorry. I was so swept away by all these non traditional Blow Deck elements that I actually thought a scene started actually at the top of the hour and not two minutes after.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's a completely different time. The stars are in different places. Ben. Okay, so it's crew meeting time and it's preference sheet meeting. So here we go. Chah to. Here we go. Is this road making anyone uncomfortable? Kind of. All right, well, just roll with it. I'll get a cotton one for next time. Now, listen, Eric is an entrepreneur, investor, brand, and performance transformation coach, which means douchebag. Does everybody understand?

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. Performance transformation coach. That is. That is just a formal synonym for douchebag. And Lara's like, oh, the boys have nice teeth. I wonder if they'll notice my eyelash that's on my chin. So Jason says, on day one, Eric and his group would like a sunset cocktail session on the beach before dinner on board. And they would also like to indulge in local cuisine. So we're gonna make some seychelle food.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And so far, I like them because they're not asking for anything stupid. Right. They're not. Like, we'd like a clown prom, A clown drag prom, you know? Yeah, so far it sounds normal. So day two, they want three of his guests. I don't know. And Jason's like, well, I might join. Oh, they're gonna go diving. And Jason's like, well, I might join that dive party with Harry. Right? Oh, thank you very much, everybody. Let's get to it. Douchebag alert. So at first I was like, maybe they're not so bad because they didn't ask for something stupid. And that's kind of my dream on below deck, is to not have to sit through costume parties. I hate those.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, same. So then we go to the galley, and Anthony is wiping a counter. So Zarina walks in and she goes, sorry, I always sit up on the counters. I know you probably hate it. And then she sits on the counter and he's like, yeah, yeah, I do.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay. So they want to do, like, canapes, cocktails at sunset before dinner. So I thought if you want to go, do you want to go and just get off the boat? How about that? And he's like, yeah, okay, then you're welcome. You're going to have a great time, you know? And she's freaking out. Her mind is racing because she doesn't know how to manage this guy, and she just wants him to do his job. And it's too early in the charter season, and she wants Jason to see that she can manage. And she's like, and I'm going to make sure we're better than we've ever been. Hit him, Hit him. That's it? Yeah, that's it.

[Ronnie Karam]

Get like a stalk of lemongrass and just start slapping him on the cheek. So it's something that won't hurt, but it makes a point. So then Adair is talking about nail polish, and now there's a student meeting, and basically Lara is like, all right, so we have a greeting of guests coming in. Marina, just a few things from my side. I love your energy and, you know, sometimes just remember to take a breath, just calm down. Stop sleeping in submarines. When we put you on a submarine, I think that'd be really nice. And just be like, chill.

[Ben Mandelker]

You just want this too much. It's a little cringe to watch, you know, it's basically like Sabrina staring at a mailbox on Valentine's Day. I just need less cringe from you. All right? She's like, okay, got it. So she's going to change their position to see how Marina does in service. And she's going to send Bree now down to laundrie. Right. Or it's the other way around.

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[Ronnie Karam]

Here comes one right now. So it's time for provisions. Provisions are coming in. Boxes are arriving in the galley. Zarina's like, okay, if you need me, I'm gonna be doing menus in my cabin. And then Anthony's like, he's like all mad. He drops. He drops a box of meat and he gets all fussy and he's like, I don't want to be taken advantage of here. I'm organizing. I'm putting provisions away. I'm doing guest food crew food, cleaning the galley. I'm just doing everything. I just want to work as a team. Is it that hard? Oh gosh. Doing everything. Okay. You're like, you're not doing it all at once. And you are the Sue. And as much as you think you're doing everything, she's doing more.

[Ben Mandelker]

And he gets a break while she's in there cleaning and cooking her ass off. So ridiculous. I'm glad they put that all on camera too. While he's taking his break later, trying to get another job, mind you, she's in there cleaning her ass off his station. She's cleaning his station, which he left unclean. So.

[Ronnie Karam]

And also I'd like To point out the reason why he's doing things like guest food is because he had enough of a temper tantrum that she added that onto his pile of stuff to do. Because really what he's supposed to be doing is the provisions and the organizing and crew food and then the cleaning. They're both doing the cleaning. So then he, like, goes up to her door and he's like, can I have a question? I mean, obviously, if I'm doing a bit, quite a bit of guest food, would it be all right to like, have a little hand putting deliveries away and shit? I just don't want to get to the point where it's like doing cleaning and deliveries and guest food as well and the crew food. And I just don't want to suffer like some sort of burnout just yet. Bro, all you've got to say is, hey, I'm so sorry. I know you're doing the menus, but it turns out there's like way more provisions than I was expecting. Could you help me out a little bit just so I can get a jump start on the stuff for this afternoon?

[Ben Mandelker]

He's purposely getting on the record that he's doing everything and she's doing nothing. And he's waiting until she goes into her room and she's on break and her hair's down that he can confront her on camera to make it look like she's a nothing, you know? And so she's like, and this, I loved this. I think this is the perfect way to deal with him. And she's like, oh, well, doing guest food is optional. So if you do it and that makes you happy, then you have to find the time to do it. So I love that. Cause she's like, I'm giving you guest food because you were crying for the first 10 hours on the boat because I didn't give you anything to do. So now I'm letting you shine. Like, what more do you do? You don't get to just take over my job, dude. If you want to do that, that's extra credit. Do your other shit first because that's what you're here to do. So I like that.

[Ronnie Karam]

And then she says, would you rather we give the canapes to stewardesses? And then you can go have a two hour lie down. She's basically saying, you don't have to go to the beach. You can make the food and then you can have a break, you know? And he's like, no, no, no. I'm just more than happy to work. It's just It's a bit extreme of, like, doing something like that and then having a lie down. Like. Yeah, I thought the lie down come up was a bit patronizing. It's like, well, actually, what's patronizing is you coming in and saying, like, I'm doing all the work and what are you doing, basically? And by the way, Jason's listening in to this entire thing.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And she's like, it's not, though, because you're going to have breaks. So we're just getting through the first few charters, and you're gonna be getting breaks. And he's like, okay, well, sorry for being. What's the word? Rotted. Sorry for that. Sorry for bits of dramatic. She's like, all right. So Jason hears that, and he's like, keep an eye on that. Dun, dun, dun. So then we see cleaning and prepping and all that good stuff. And then Anthony's on break, so the first thing he does is call his friend to bitch. And he's like. I'm like, that. I haven't liked it and say, not a bit. In fact, I'm a little bit insulted. You know what I mean? I'm struggling to get on with her awkward character. She's just so awkward. I can't work like this. Oh, you can't work with awkward people? Have you met yourself, weirdo?

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

Things around her door a little bit more. Complaining that you can't put away a fish.

[Ronnie Karam]

It's also your second charter, bro. Like, you've been on this boat for, like, four days, and you're already, like, throwing in the towel. You're already being a diva and artiste about this. He's, like, working in dirty galley, putting up dirty food. I'm just caught within, like, a weird situation for me to be in. You're not putting out dirty food, and it's not a dirty galley. Relax. Because she left, like, okay. Is she necessarily the tidiest chef? Maybe not. But there's a difference between tidiness versus cleanliness. Like, you. You know, tidiness to me implies as you cook, you. You know, you. You clean as you go along and untidy, which is a little bit how I cook, is that you cook, and then when something's on the stovetop bubbling away, then you go and you wash things or whatever. So for a moment there, you have things that kind of pile up around the station, but it's not unsanitary and unclean. It's just, like, a little unkempt. Until you kemped it up.

[Ben Mandelker]

I don't care if she is dirty, it's his job to clean it up. So if the kitchen's dirty, that's on you. So I don't know who you're complaining to. So then Harry is going to. Oh, basically, then he texts his friend. Cause his friend is like, a chef, I think, so. His friend doesn't do shit. He's just like, okay, bye. He doesn't care. So then they hang up, and Anthony texts his friend. He's like, do you know your boat's hiring? I just don't think it's for me working here. So then we go to Harry and Vian's room, and Harry loves the room. You know, there's less farts, so he likes it. And then we cut to Serena cleaning while guess what her sous chef is doing. Taking a break. Oh, my God. The whores. Call the police.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. So everything's clean. Everything's nice. And then Johnny is talking to Harry, and Harry's like, do you miss me? And Johnny's like, what do you mean? And Harry's like, I've moved out. Do you not miss me? He's like, like, I think it's for the best. More space for everyone. But I always think of you, Harry. And I was like, no, in my dreams. In my dreams. That's what happened.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then, main salon meeting, and now the charter group is approaching, and Serena's like, oh, they're all very cool, aren't they? Because the guys are like, yeah, bros. Like, we work out. They're like, lifting. Lifting deck pieces, you know, it's like.

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh, yeah, we're bros. And then Adair is like, yeah, they're gonna be a bunch of bitcoin gamer boys. So here we come. Here comes the primary. His name is Eric Rock, and he's from Idaho. Cordelane, Idaho. He's an entrepreneur, influencer, and life coach. He's got 119,000 Instagram followers, which is kind of a funny thing to include in this. In this section. And he always has a videographer on hand for all those 119,000 people who care about every moment of this douchebag's life.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So they're like, wow, one of them is already red, and he looks like he's sunburned. So they're kind of making fun of the crew already, which I. Or the guests already, which I like. And so they come on board, and they get the tour and all that stuff. And Adair's like, oh, my God, I'm so excited to have guests from the States, like the people in Georgia. Like, if I told them I was an entrepreneur, Nora and the life coach, they would look at me like I am talking crazy. And then I would throw a nipple. A nipple cover at their face, because who talks to me like that? I have119,000 followers, so.

[Ronnie Karam]

And then I'd hope someone would abduct me. And then it turns out they actually didn't abduct me. They just brought me to a yacht. So then Zarina and Anthony are preparing the counterpanes, and Zarina's, like, trying to make, like, jokes about, you know, rodeo stuff. Like, she's just trying to, like, keep it light, keep it fun. And he's like, so then there's a tour of the boat. And Lara's like, oh, by the way, your boat has a very unsafe and scary balcony that has no rails. And you can put it down if you ever want to fall off of it while we're motoring somewhere. So she lowers the boat this little. It's like a little boat erection that comes out a little platform that comes out the side.

[Ben Mandelker]

And she tells Jason on radio that she'll put it back up when she's done. So then she radios. Instead of putting it back up, she radios Vian to do it. But Vianna's pooping, so sorry, he doesn't hear it. So now it's time to depart the dock. Dun, dun, dun, dun, dun. But then the balcony's down. Why is the balcony open? Get somebody down there on the balcony immediately. And then poor Bree runs down to do it. It's Bree, right? And she's like, okay, I'm doing it. Oh, my God. How do you do this? I'm pressing it. It's not happening. Oh, my God. Broken the d. The balcony is still down.

[Ronnie Karam]

She can't figure out how to do it. So finally, I think it's. Is it Adair who. Who comes in or someone comes in and. Oh, Von comes in. I don't know who does. Someone comes in to help her. And Adair, it's a dare. And she's like, you just have to hold it down. The balcony goes back up again. I just want to point out, also, Von was not pooping because that door was open. So I don't think he was pooping with that door open. I think he was just, like, peeing. And he took off his radio and was irresponsible. And we all know never take off your radio. So this was on him, and he.

[Ben Mandelker]

Was a man poop.

[Ronnie Karam]

Even if he was pooping, he should have that Radio nearby that. You should especially have the radio nearby if you're pooping, because you know you're spending a probably five minutes away from that radio, if not longer.

[Ben Mandelker]

Okay. So Vion's like, I'll keep my radio on next time. Sorry. So Vion's like, I don't know what the fuck she was thinking opening up that door. And Lara's like, yeah, balconies are great. Great feature to this tour. So of course I'm gonna put the balconies down. I mean. And now she's taking all the blame for not telling anybody to put it away when she did. But nobody heard her, so she's. She didn't cry, so that's good, because, you know.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, but he's like a. Okay, so here's his dick. Most dickish moment is that he on the radio. He's for everyone to hear. He goes, laura, next time when you're opening up a door on this boat, you gotta let. You gotta let me and the captain know. And where was she to say, all right, I did let you know. And you never. You never did what I asked you? Like, where was the response? You know, like, if this were a Kate, a Hannah, or a Daisy, I guarantee there would have been a clap back on the radio. And I'm honestly, I'm disappointed in Lara because of that.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I think she was just being professional and not fighting over the radio because they were, like, under stress to get off the dock because, you know, they're all about to die. Ben, come on.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, that's true.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's not the time, but I hope it's coming later. And I don't think it ever came, which is really weird, so. Because I really expected more from Lara. Like, I really expected some acid tongue from Lara, and she's not giving it.

[Ronnie Karam]

To us yet, maybe. So maybe it needs to build up. Maybe. Maybe we need to fill up the. Fill up the battery before she can start, like, letting loose that acid tongue. So now they're going out to see. And so this guy, he just has this videographer. And, you know, the thing that cracked me up was at one point, I think it was around here. He comes walking up the staircase, the videographer's behind him, and he's like, getting the calves. Get the cavs. You got the cats. Make sure you get the calves.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, you got to get the calves, man. And so they're getting pictures, and he's like, no, I need you to, like. I need you to, like, get it where the boat's moving. Like, it doesn't matter if like you don't see the boat moving. Come on, Calden, or whatever his name is, he's like, come on, Colton. Jesus. Listen, this is a rock speaking to a Colton. Consider yourself lucky. Get the boat moving in front of my calves.

[Ronnie Karam]

Okay, for this all important Instagram documentary that's going to be scored by Imagine Dragons. So they bring up the snack trays and everything. Crew's getting ready, get getting into their blues because they're going to bring them to the beach at 4:30. So Zarina and Anthony are in the galley and they have this big octopus. Zarina goes, are you good at cooking octopus? He goes, yeah, I've cooked it a few times. She goes, fancy doing some octopus for tonight's dinner? It's for curry. And it's like, yeah, I'll just. And then we can finish it in the pan. Alright. So you would think he'd be excited because she wasn't even going to give him guest food until, you know, later in the season. And now he's getting to cook a big old protein, like a sort of a. An Instagrammable protein, no less. And he's just like, okay, sure. Like he doesn't say, oh wow, I'm starting to realize, like she is giving me opportunities. She is trying to make it work with me. No, no reflection like that whatsoever.

[Ben Mandelker]

And then he's like, so how much do I got here? Because it's quite a bit. And she's like, well, everyone gets two legs. And he says, tentacles, right? Tentacles. She's like, oh God, you know what I mean, you little fuck.

[Ronnie Karam]

She's. He's such a little fucking brat. Like he is also.

[Ben Mandelker]

I have to say that I don't think that. I don't. I don't know that sous vide octopus and then put in the pan sounds very good. That sounds nasty and slimy to me. Just put it in the pan. Yeah, I'm not a chef though.

[Ronnie Karam]

But that's. I mean, octopus is so weird. I've actually never cooked it. But what I've heard about octopus is that you either cook it for two minutes at like high, like really, like just like quick in and out, or you have to cook it for like 45 minutes till it's like really, really soft and tender. So maybe the sous vide like helps it tend. Gets like really, really soft and like a delicate bite and then you just.

[Ben Mandelker]

I don't know, whatever, I don't care.

[Ronnie Karam]

I fucking hate this guy. And I want whatever method. We all know, we all know sous Videing on Bravo does not work. So the moment that he said he was gonna sous vide it, we should have known that justice would be served to him.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So now it's water sports time. And then what's her buns Brie is going to be sent to the beach. And so now the people are going to the beach. And Serena's like, o, you need to get going, Anthony. He's like, oh, God, I'm trying to put on my shirt. He's trying to put on one of those, like, wetsuit shirts things.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, he puts it on.

[Ben Mandelker]

Shirt things.

[Ronnie Karam]

He puts it on so strangely, like, this was so bizarre. The music actually slowed down. It was like. Did you see how he put it on? He put it on and it like, sort of draped down over his arms. So he was like a straight jacket. And then he. He brought his arms back up, up into the shirt to get into the sleeves and then. Which is such a strange way to do it. Like, you would think you either go, like, sleeves first or head first. But instead he just. He just sort of trapped himself in the shirt and then squirmed up into it. I've never seen anyone get into a shirt like that before.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, is it wetsuit material? Is that what it's made of? They made it look like. It was like.

[Ronnie Karam]

It's just like.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's how I imagine that the sound is, putting it on. But I've never seen anybody else put it on with trouble, so I don't know.

[Ronnie Karam]

I've just never seen someone put on a shirt like that, regardless of material. It was just the strangest thing. It was like. Like he had his hands down by his thighs while the shirt was all around him. And then he decided that's when he was gonna try to put his arms into the armholes. Like, sir, if you cannot have the precision in putting your arms into the armholes when the shirt first comes on, we cannot trust you. The precision of cooking foods.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So then they get to the beach and he's putting these canapes on kind of charcuterie boards. And so Bree's like, oh, are we gonna put these on the table? He's like, no, no, it's canapes. So you put it on a board and serve it. And she's like, okay, But I can see why she asked that, because that looked like a heavy ass thing to be passing. It's like, okay, fuck him. Sure.

[Ronnie Karam]

Why not him in his choice of boards?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I just didn't, like, don't treat her like she's Stupid for asking. It's a big ass board. It's a heavy board, you know, Here's a log. Pass that around. Like, ow. Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

I mean, bro, you're the one who put on the shirt like that. Okay, so we're gonna question everything you do now. So the board goes around and Anthony tells us, I'm super happy with the way these canapes have turned out. And I'm, like, really glad to showcase my personal cooking style. Modern with worldly flavors and a bit more thought and passion into it. Whereas Tsarina's cooking is a little bit more basic with an edible flour on top. Okay, sir, you need to calm down. Now, I'm not arguing that your canapes look delicious. They did look delicious. But if you think you're special because your culinary point of view is modern with worldly flavors, go fuck yourself, because that's not a thing.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, also, I love that he's like, she's so basic. And then they're like. And now compressed watermelon. Oh, wow.

[Ronnie Karam]

Congratulations.

[Ben Mandelker]

You really changed the world with that one.

[Ronnie Karam]

And feta.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then back on the boat, Harry is putting the jet Skis away, but then he starts. Starts struggling, and then he starts yelling. He's like, oh, my God. Look down, look down, hook down, hook down. Look down here. And it's commercial break. And when we come back, he's been swallowed by a whale. No, just kidding.

[Ronnie Karam]

He's dead.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

He crushed his time. Actually. He didn't just hurt it. I mean, this is nasty. This is some nasty work showing us this.

[Ronnie Karam]

I. This was the worst thing that we saw in Bravo since Kristen Takeman had a toenail situation on Girls Trip, which is that, like, Harry, like, something happened with his thumb. And then he, like, he releases his hand and there's something dangling from his thumb. I'm like, is that the rest of the thumb? Is that a thumbnail? I don't know what it was, but I was like. And then it was like, it was a thumbnail.

[Ben Mandelker]

And, yeah, it was a snail.

[Ronnie Karam]

And I just was like, at this point, my hands were over my face. I was like, I don't think I can do this right now. And it was really, really intense.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, it was really gross. And so the doctor comes, and basically the doctor's like, you don't have fingernails. You can get staph infections. I'll try. If it hurts, go to the hospital. He's like, hey, wait a minute. She's like, do you like techno music? He's like, if you do. She's like, I'm done with you. So then.

[Ronnie Karam]

Meanwhile, guests, Vion's talking to Eric and he's like, say, what sort of shows? Like, like, do you have shows that people can go to? And Eric's like, yeah, I do a coaching program to really awaken the leader inside you. I coach hundreds of people. And what's the secret? How come some people figure it out? How come most don't? And my natural success led me here, a man with calves who has a videographer filming the Cavs.

[Ben Mandelker]

You need a better facelift there. Find that self help book. So then we go to the guests and they're coming back to the boat and Jason welcomes them back, and all that good stuff. And Harry's being taken care of and can he use his hand? And Harry's like, well, I mean, I can use my hand, but it's gonna be, like, hard. And so Vian's like, oh, no, I'm quite worried about Harry and his thumb. He's in pain. This is really going to affect the team massively. He might be gone. Don't, don't, don't. So now we're waiting to see if Harry's thumb is fractured.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, if it just is completely crushed.

[Ben Mandelker]

With this poor guy.

[Ronnie Karam]

And meanwhile, I'd like to point out another fun thing that one of the guests said when they were on the beach. The guy Eric was, I guess they're eating some steak or something like that. And he's like, yeah, man, I'm just about that rare lifestyle. But he doesn't say it, the joke. He's like, serious, like, guys, I just eat rare. I'm about a rare lifestyle. This is the sort of guy that, like, I guarantee somewhere in New Jersey, Louis Louie is watching him like, oh, yeah. He's like, jerking off the screen right now. Like, this guy is signing up to Eric Rock Seminars five times over.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then we go to the galley and Anthony's like, oh, I got someone to take some bins. I'm sorry. Oh, no, I forgot to take the bins out. And. Oh, God. Oh, no, the bag split. The octopus bag split. It might have to be off the menu tonight. The bag split and all the hot water got in and boiled it and I shrunk it quite a lot. We're gonna have to swap it with something else. So good luck with that.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, well, thanks for destroying the centerpiece protein with your fucking sous videing that you didn't even do right and you didn't take out your bins. And I'm surprised, honestly, I'M surprised you didn't blame him. Not all this stuff on Tsarina saying, well, if I didn't have to do all these things, if I had more rest, I would have been more on top of it. But, you know, you're working me so hard, I'm gonna have to clean up after you and have to do all your prep. I have to do all the crew food, so. But she's, like, chill about it. And she tells us, though, you know, I was an arrogant sous chef years ago, and I walked onto a head chef that. That really humbled me. And it took five years to get his respect. And I've done the grunt work, and I expect my sous chef to do the same, because it's slow and steady and painful race, and he isn't as good as he thinks. And she's exactly right. That's the point, is that, like, you may think you're great, but you have to put in that time, and you have to put in that effort. And, like, maybe he has with other chefs, but not with her, so he's gotta prove himself to her.

[Ben Mandelker]

So she switches it out with a plantain, and she decides to make it, like, kind of a side dish. So then Jason calls V onto the bridge to ask about Harry, and Jason thinks that Harry might not be able to deal this, you know, but, you know, Harry should be at a level to know, but teach him and educate him along the way how to be safer. So then the guests are getting ready for dinner, and it's about time to eat. And we see the poor stews climbing 270 stairs to serve this food. And they do. And then we get Eric's prayer. Eric. The prayer of Eric Rock. He's like, I'm so blessed to be gifted with great looks and leaving a valuable mark in this world. The amount of people I've left with syphilis has been absolutely staggering. Thank you, Lord. Life's really short, so stay on your purpose for the rest of the time. Amen. You guys, the hot person. You sign the hot person.

[Ronnie Karam]

Thank you. Amen from Aman. He is. I'm so glad every day got to leave a mark on this world. You know, I'm not sure Instagram would survive without videos of my calves going upstairs, so you're welcome.

[Ben Mandelker]

Thanks for making me hot, God.

[Ronnie Karam]

Thank you. Thanks, God. Thank God for allowing me the opportunity to get footage of this yacht coming out of the dock so you can see the motion, so people can see what's going on.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hold on. P.S. this is a P.S. to God. God, I would like to pray for the pores because Tommy's are so big that it's hard for me to concentrate. Please fix his pores. He's gonna look terrible on my Instagram. Thanks, bro. Amen.

[Ronnie Karam]

I do hope. I do, God. I pray for world peace and an end to poverty, because when people are impoverished, they can't be on the gram. See my cats living that rare lifestyle.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then we go to Johnny singing in Greece. Greece in Greek. And he's like, life is what you do. He's singing songs from Zorba. And then he's like, harry is very experienced, but this something. We cannot push him to do stuff. And that's okay. I'll step up and take one for the team as well. Yes, Johnny, you do it.

[Ronnie Karam]

Unfortunately, Johnny, while he was having this monologue, he did float out to sea. And took him three days for them to find him on that little raft. So then we go the galley, and Vian is saying, hey, so did you guys have a rest today? And Anthony's like, no. He's like, well, how. How are we going to work around that? And you guys. You guys need to get rest. And Zorroni goes, well, it will be possible. And like I said to Anthony yesterday, you can either go to the beach or let the stew set up the canapes, and you can lie down for two hours. And he goes, I'm not complaining. She goes, no, I know you're not. And Anthony's like, but it's always on me. And it crossed. She's like, oh, Jesus, my God, you're.

[Ben Mandelker]

The one always bitching at her. What are you even talking about? And he said, did you get rest today? And you went, no. So, yeah, it is on you. So she's like, but I didn't say it's your fault. Is that how you feel? He's like, yeah, at this point, I'm just a bit over it. I mean, Serena's not a great manager, and if I'm honest, I don't respect her as a chef, and I don't feel like I'm being treated as a human. So I'm gonna leave because I can't take any more of this bullshit. I hope he gets the most abusive chef of all time. For his next chef. He would like some karma.

[Ronnie Karam]

He actually. He would like that. He. He is someone who wants to be yelled at, I think. Not. Like, in life, I'll never say blame the victim, but in cooking, I will say that this is. This is the sort of douchebag that, like, Will get off on that. Like, hyper masculine like you. Because he should go with the douche.

[Ben Mandelker]

Bros. That's who he should be working.

[Ronnie Karam]

He really should. Look, I do think Tsarina was being a little passive aggressive in this moment, but as is her right, because he's been passive aggressive this whole time. And this whole. This is such a thing. We always on blow deck of like, the youngins always saying, I just don't think they're. They're just not managing me properly. And I'm not inspired. I'm not being treated with respect. You have to earn that respect, okay? You know, like, there's what part of someone being a boss and you being an underling says that you are. You are granted all. All the keys to the kingdom, right?

[Ben Mandelker]

So now, the next morning, Vion wants to send Marina div, right? So he's like, well, she has a driving course with Jason. Can she go? And she's like, okay, yeah, if you want to send her. But no one bothers to ask Laura, who's kind of the boss of Marina. So I didn't even think about that when it happened. But I was like, damn. At first I thought, well, that's nice, you know, to give Marina a chance to get off the boat. But then later we find out it's not so nice. So then the guests love their dinner, and they're like, well, did you like the dessert? And the main guy's like, yeah. I mean, I'm rich. Oh, it was too rich. No, I'm rich. Loved it. Thank you for making me rich.

[Ronnie Karam]

Eric has this really interesting anecdote to share. He says when a wolf is injured in the wild, the first thing it does is stop eating. So I just start applying it. First thing I do if I don't feel good, I stop eating. And I won't eat again until I feel good. First of all, you're not a wolf. Second of all, congratulations. It's called being sick. Everyone kind of stops eating. No one really has an appetite when they feel really sick. And third of all, stop being such a cliche of a douchebag, bro. I mean, really, like, trying to adopt a wolf lifestyle. I cannot. Who are you? You're not Nell. Okay?

[Ben Mandelker]

I look like wolves. Wolves. The most profitable beast. Profitable beast in the kingdom, guys. So Eric goes to bed, and then we go to Viane and Marina, and he offers her the possibility of going on the dive. And she's like, fuck, yeah, I want to go. What?

[Ronnie Karam]

What?

[Ben Mandelker]

And she starts, like, throwing around sheets. She's so excited to go it's like a gorgeous man came to me and said, do you want to go? You want to go dive? Fuck yeah, I do. Gorgeous man. I'm just woman listening.

[Ronnie Karam]

I feel like I've seen a few horror movies about that. Start out this way. Hot guy says, let's go on a scuba dive. And then next thing you know, congrats, you're stranded at sea. Plus, she'll probably take a nap while she's down there. So then Brie and Harry are talking and Bree's, you know, checking in on Harry and he's worried that his. His thumb may be fractured because it still hurts. And then Zarina is. Goes up to Jason and she's like, you know, there's a lot of tension happening in the galley and he won't let me manage him at all. He goes, I'm going to wash up here and I'm going to go do this and I'm going to do that. Then I'm going to go to bed. And I'm his head chef and I'm head of department, and he's literally managing himself. Jason's like, well, if it's not working for you, why don't you just move on?

[Ben Mandelker]

I didn't know that she could do that. That's cool. He's like, then fire him. She's like, oh, well, I don't know. I want to see how he is tomorrow. I'm going to try the hello, darling approach and see if that works. And so he's like, yeah, it doesn't matter how good you are as a sous chef. You know, he's disrespectful. So I think this is the wrong guy.

[Ronnie Karam]

So then, I'm sorry, was this before or after the moment when Anthony was like, singing a song in the corner while he was cleaning? Did you catch that moment? It was so great.

[Ben Mandelker]

Clean, clean. All I do is clean. I'm the one who cleans. Clean, clean.

[Ronnie Karam]

It was, yeah, it wasn't even like that. He was like, first you put the pot here, then you clean it, do this, and then you clean it, do this, and then you clean it. It was to me like a very, very passive aggressive message to Tsarina to tell her, you need to clean up more. I was like, fuck this guy. Trying to send messages through song in the corner.

[Ben Mandelker]

Fuck this guy's musical. Male anguish.

[Ronnie Karam]

Musical. Passive aggression.

[Ben Mandelker]

Misogyny the musical. So then Harry and Lara are talking, and also Harry, Lara and Vion are talking and so they're just making small talk and stuff. So Marina had a Great day in housekeeping today. Goes, yeah, I've sent her for diving tomorrow. And she's like, who? Marina? You know? And she goes, but who am I supposed to have in the morning? Like, Adair?

[Ronnie Karam]

And she's like, but to do all the cabins? How am I gonna do it? Just Bree. He's like, oh, shit. Well, I already told her. It's like, yeah. She's like, well, I mean, you told who? She goes, marina. She's like, okay, Marina is a qualified diver, and I get it. But, Vihan, you're taking one of my TCs diving for the afternoon without even discussing with me? Like, what are you thinking? And I was like, okay, she's gonna. She's gonna let him have it now or she's gonna be really, like, cold or she's gonna do something. And she was like, well, as long as she's here when they're having breakfast and she can get into the cabins.

[Ben Mandelker]

I was like, yeah, she means a little. She needs to at least be like, yeah, that's my department. You can't take people from my department without asking me, please don't do that again or something. But she's just like, I'm just gonna bite my tongue. And I was like, okay, well, then swallow the rage, but let it build. Please do not let the rage go. I need the rage to build and build until you scream and yell and then become super, super mean and sarcastic and snarky for the rest of your years on this show. Thanks.

[Ronnie Karam]

Remember, ma'am, you are following in the footsteps of some very strong Stoos. And before I, I listed three. But how could I, of course, miss out on our favorite, Faye? Cause Faye would not stand for any of this. She would. No, there's no time for scuba diving. The girls need to get into hair and makeup, curls. I want banglets coming down the front, bun in the back. No time for scuba.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, I hope you don't mind, but I have styled all your boys this morning with eyeliner, lip liner, and lipstick. Because what deck crew is complete without lipstick? You'd be like, excuse me. That's my crew. Well, I guess we've already crossed those lines. Too late to rewind. Can't rewind history, can we curl the hair, Boys.

[Ronnie Karam]

Miss Face Finishing school. So everyone goes to sleep but Harry. His thumb hurts. Which, understandable. I feel so bad for Harry. He cannot go to sleep. It is. I mean, that whatever happened down there, it's still not totally clear, but, like, obviously something came up and crushed him. But, like, oh, my goodness. His. He is. He is in such pain and he. He can't sleep. And I'm like, I don't. This guy needs to go to the hospital.

[Ben Mandelker]

So he does. He's like, it hurts too much. I think it's fractured. So he has to go to the hospital. So then Anthony comes into the kitchen. Fractured.

[Ronnie Karam]

Fractured.

[Ben Mandelker]

So Anthony's like, good morning. And she's like, hello, darling. So I think the other morning it worked quite well with you doing the sausage and bacon, the fruit platter. He's like, whatever. Okay then. So now he's doing the I'm breaking up with you, so I'll just make you happy in the interim sort of a thing. So then Harry and Jason are talking, and that's when he has to go to the hospital. Okay. So then the guests are doing push ups on the deck. And they're like, oh, my God. Another one sees a guest doing push ups. So he's like, oh, yeah. And he jumps down and starts doing push ups just like a wolf.

[Ronnie Karam]

Just like wolves.

[Ben Mandelker]

Just like wolves do. Yeah, just like wolves do. And then the girl's like, not doing push ups, but I will stand at the edge of the boat and do this with my hands really big. And she starts, like, pushing up her hands into the air. So this is a fucking boat of weirdos.

[Ronnie Karam]

I know. So they serve poached eggs and avocado and Eric. So we haven't really articulated this. Eric is, like, jacked. He's, like, very muscular and everything. And he's like, whoa, I was gonna fast all day, but this looks so good. I'm like, sir, you're on your own. Could you imagine paying for a yacht? You're not gonna eat. Come on.

[Ben Mandelker]

He's like, guys, it's just like the famous meme of, like, the wolf who's sitting on the couch eating ice cream. It's like, wolf moment. It's a wolf moment, guys. Thankfully, I'm hot. Okay, bring it on, guys.

[Ronnie Karam]

The secret to being a wolf, intermittent fasting. That's how wolves do it. So Tsarina is saying that she's, like, worried about Harry and everything. And then Jason's texting someone, his Norma, Australian Norma, to say that he may need a new deckhand immediately. Harry's also saying, I mean, I just may need a new hand immediately. And then Anthony, meanwhile, gets a text from Chef Dane, Chef baby Dane, who says, job confirmed. So he's like, amazing. I can probably be out if you own a charter or two. So now he is out, out. He's gonna be Done.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And then we cut to Eric, you know, solving very important things relating to self confidence and improving yourself in the world. He's like, can I do a triple shot latte with just a little bit of oat milk? As long as it's under 20 calories. Wolves do not drink full cups of oat milk.

[Ronnie Karam]

So could I have that oat milk rare, please? Thank you. What a deuce this guy really is. Speaking of confidence. So meanwhile, Zarina's like, all right, so I think we should just do. We're gonna do, like, some sort of lunch. And he's like, hey, so look, I've got a warm. A warm sound in my voice all of a sudden. So I have a bit of news to tell you, though. I've been offered another job, so I'm probably gonna take that. So I'm gonna do this charter, and then the one after. And then that's out. And she's like, okay, and have you spoken to Jason? He goes, not yet. That. I'm like, how do you not tell the captain first that you're quitting? That's crazy.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So she's pissed, obviously. And then she goes to tell Jason, and she's like, yeah, he said, for you, I'll do the next two charters, like, telling me. And I mean, I've been so professional. I've been so calm. I've been so understanding. I haven't tried. I haven't hugged him too hard, any of the things that are on the list of things that I. I would normally do, you know? You haven't followed her? You haven't followed him around the city? I haven't followed him around the city. Thank you. I have enjoyed his Instagram under different names, you know, trying to convince him to, like that cute chef in the kitchen. Serena. You know, none of that.

[Ronnie Karam]

I have. I have so many neurotic and uncomfortable habits that I haven't even been able to indulge in yet. And he's already mad. He's like, I haven't done the thing.

[Ben Mandelker]

Where I roll my stomach up and start talking to him in baby voice and saying, we've got this. This today. We've got this. I haven't done that.

[Ronnie Karam]

All right, well, he's disrespecting you as the head. You know, it's been a very short and. It's been very short and sharp with you. And now he has a job and he's leaving on his terms. All right, let's go get things sorted out. So they go downstairs.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hold on, let me change into my power robe. He's like.

[Ronnie Karam]

And then we spend 10 minutes watching them go down the entire staircase. Like, all right, we got only my four more. Four more flights to go. And then I'm gonna get this sorted out. All right. Sorry. Not sorry. No, you're still there. Oh, I hear her panting upstairs somewhere. How much longer?

[Ben Mandelker]

I'm just going through his luggage while I've got the chance. All right? I've resisted so far. I'm just putting a Valentine date. It says, no matter what happens, I'll always love you, my dear, darling little fruit maker. All right, all right. It's coming down. Anyway, this isn't a power move. They should have stayed in the bridge and called down to him and said, anthony, we need you to come to the bridge immediately.

[Ronnie Karam]

And made him climb 100%. Make him come up. Make him get sweaty. So Jason's like, all right, you too. He's like, hi, Captain. He's like, all right. Right, jump over there, Anthony. Here's my power move. You have to stand behind the counter. All right, so you've had a chat with me. You, Zarina, you feel the environment isn't. And, Anthony, you feel like the environment is not for you, and you've got a better opportunity. I just find it hard to actually. Find it hard to actually, halfway through the season, just jump off and find another job. He's like, yeah, but it's a position that I've actually been offered, unfortunately. He's like, all right, so you can go today, this morning, pack yourself up, and. It's just the way I operate. Dun, dun, dun.

[Ben Mandelker]

Just like, so. Yeah, it was nice to see him fired by the end of the episode. I thought we'd have to wait, but it was good. I love cheering at the end of the episode, you know?

[Ronnie Karam]

I know. I loved you. He did the classic you're not quitting because you're fired thing. He's like, you. You don't get to. You don't get to hang around here for another, you know, two charters. No, you're fired. I was so happy that he just fired him right there. I was like, this guy needs, like, I held a little bit of space for this guy in the first episode. I was like, well, you know, it does suck. Like, she is not using him the way she should be using him. All he's doing is cleaning dishes. But then it's like, when she did give him opportunities and then he started complaining even then, I was like, okay, this. This fucker can go off to shut up mountain right now.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, he's the worst. And I hope they get another sue because I do like the dynamic of having a sue there. So I hope they replace Replace him. But farewell. Well, that brings us to the end of Below Deck Down Under. Everybody, hope you're having a wonderful day today. We'll be back later today with a trader's recap. And we'll be back tomorrow with a little Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Go get your mounting hysteria live show tour tickets over at watch what crappens.com and everything else over at Patreon. We love you. We'll talk to you next time. Bye.

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[Ben Mandelker]

Hey Mike, I really like this white Zinfandel.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, good, good. Now put it down.

[Ben Mandelker]

We're gonna try another one.

[Ronnie Karam]

White Zin became America's top selling wine. But most don't know that this sweet drink has a sour history. What began in 1986 with counterfeit bottles.

[Ben Mandelker]

A big fraud, a multi million dollar.

[Ronnie Karam]

Fraud sent investigators chasing one of the most powerful families in the business. The Lecharties. But the closer the feds got to them, the more dangerous things became. It's a story of deceit.

[Ben Mandelker]

At the time, I was paranoid. Threats. You touch my kids, I will kill you. And murder with a.22 caliber bullet to the head.

[Ronnie Karam]

What started with a scheme to mislabel wine spilled into a blood soaked battle for succession. Welcome to Blood Vines. You can binge listen to Blood Vines exclusively and ad free on Wondery Plus. Join Wondery in the Wondery app, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.