#2798 Summer House S0909 Live in Chicago: Shabbat Sha-homies

Summary

Summary of "Watch What Crappens" Podcast Episode #2798: "Summer House S0909 Live in Chicago: Shabbat Sha-homies"

Release Date: April 13, 2025

In Episode #2798 of "Watch What Crappens," hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam deliver a lively and engaging live show from Chicago, intertwining the festivities of a Passover Seder with the latest drama from Bravo's "Summer House." Known for their sharp wit and affectionate ribbing, Ben and Ronnie dissect the nuances of reality TV while keeping the conversation accessible to both dedicated fans and casual listeners.

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Live Show Kickoff and Passover Seder Atmosphere

The episode opens with Ben and Ronnie welcoming a sold-out Chicago audience, setting the stage for a unique blend of holiday tradition and reality TV commentary. Ronnie shares a humorous personal update about renovating his patio with Wayfair products, highlighting their ongoing sponsorship:

Ronnie [00:00]: "So I just redid a patio and my patio. Not just any patio, my patio."

Ben adds his own touch by mentioning his office transformation:

Ben [00:27]: "I made my office into a podcasting studio and I did it with Wayfair as well."

At [00:43], the hosts emphasize the ease of home projects during the spring season, seamlessly blending personal anecdotes with promotional content.

Introduction to "Summer House" Season 9 Drama

Transitioning into the main content around [03:16], Ben and Ronnie dive into the latest happenings of "Summer House" Season 9, Episode 9, titled "Shabbat Sha-homies." They set the scene for an evening filled with relationship tensions, confrontations, and the classic reality TV flair that Bravo is known for.

Ben [04:14]: "Normally at Passover I would be with my family eating matzah. And instead I'm gonna talk shit about people in the Hamptons tonight instead."

Main Conflicts: Lindsay vs. Carl

A significant portion of the episode focuses on the escalating tension between Lindsay and Carl. Their strained relationship becomes a central discussion point, highlighting Lindsay's aggressive behavior and Carl's attempts to navigate the drama.

Ronnie [05:10]: "Do I have to be part of this? I just want to sit in the lobby."

Ben recounts an awkward encounter with Carl at a wedding:

Ben [05:51]: "I instinctively was like, hello there... Yeah, I felt like he was my boss."

Introduction of New Characters and Relationship Dynamics

The hosts explore the introduction of Carl's new girlfriend, Sierra, and Jesse's budding relationship with Lexi. They humorously dissect the characters' interactions, highlighting the absurdity and melodrama typical of "Summer House."

Ben [40:07]: "So we go to their date, and Lil is like, carl, I got you a gift. Here it is. It's a representation of you and Lindsey's relationship. A lemon."

Shabbat Dinner Showdown

The climax of the episode centers around a Shabbat dinner where tensions reach their peak. Lindsay confronts Carl over rumors regarding his relationship with Sierra, leading to a heated exchange.

Ronnie [58:08]: "I want receipts, girl."

Ben and Ronnie humorously critique the confrontation, highlighting the over-the-top nature of reality TV conflicts.

Key Highlights and Memorable Moments

Throughout the episode, Ben and Ronnie intersperse their analysis with humorous commentary and notable quotes that capture the essence of the show's drama. From awkward introductions to sarcastic remarks, their banter adds depth and entertainment value.

Ronnie [12:22]: "I'm gonna kick ball crying for like two days straight."

Ben [24:07]: "Is this a reference to some mindful beverage we can serve?"

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Ben [04:14]: "Normally at Passover I would be with my family eating matzah. And instead I'm gonna talk shit about people in the Hamptons tonight instead."
• Ronnie [05:10]: "Do I have to be part of this? I just want to sit in the lobby."
• Ben [40:07]: "So we go to their date, and Lil is like, carl, I got you a gift. Here it is. It's a representation of you and Lindsey's relationship. A lemon."
• Ronnie [58:08]: "I want receipts, girl."
• Ben [70:35]: "You guys have been messaging since last summer... that's, like, a little bit crazy now, right?"

Insights and Conclusions

By the episode's end, Ben and Ronnie reflect on the superficiality and genuine emotions portrayed in "Summer House." They commend the show's ability to blend humor with real-life issues while maintaining their critical stance.

Ben [73:06]: "So he's going through it because he says, in the past, he's always had Lindsay's support on this day. And this year, he doesn't have Lindsay's support, so it's extra hard work."

Their analysis underscores the complexity of reality TV relationships, offering listeners both entertainment and thoughtful critique.

Final Thoughts

Episode #2798 of "Watch What Crappens" successfully merges live show energy with in-depth discussions of "Summer House" Season 9. Ben and Ronnie's ability to balance humor with insightful commentary makes for a compelling listen, whether you're a devoted fan of the show or new to Bravo's reality TV landscape.

Listeners can expect:

• Engaging Discussions: Insightful analysis of reality TV drama with a humorous twist.
• Clear Structure: Well-organized segments that make complex storylines easy to follow.
• Memorable Quotes: Highlighting the most entertaining and pivotal moments from the episode.

Whether you're tuning in for the first time or a returning fan, this episode delivers a comprehensive and entertaining overview of "Summer House" through the unique lens of Ben and Ronnie.

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Transcript

[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

Who cares what happens when there's so much that happens. Hi, Chicago.

[Ronnie]

Hello, darlings. Oh, so good to be here. We were in Detroit yesterday and they tried that pizza shit. And then we came to Chicago. I was like, pizza?

[Ben]

What pizza? What? There's really no night like Chicago night for us. And you guys, I've made sure this is gonna be a good one. Cause this is a sold out show. Thank you, Chicago.

[Ronnie]

And Luann has been in this building.

[Ben]

I don't know if you know, I'm.

[Ronnie]

Sure you've been here to Luann. She's putting little stickers everywhere. I went to the bathroom. She wrote her fucking phone number on the stall.

[Ben]

This is a particularly special night, especially for me, because this is our very first ever watch what crappens Passover Seder.

[Ronnie]

Huge night.

[Ben]

And normally at Passover we do something called the four Questions, where you say, why is this night different from any other night? And I would say the answer to that is that normally on Passover I would be with my family eating matzah. And instead I'm gonna talk shit about people in the Hamptons tonight instead.

[Ronnie]

Well, tonight you're still with family and you're gonna probably eat pasta later. So that works out. I would like to congratulate the couple getting married in our hotel.

[Ben]

Oh yeah.

[Ronnie]

Do I have to be part of this? I just want to sit in the lobby. I came down there, they were taking their photos in the lobby. Get the fuck out of here. I paid for this. She's like, her veil, her veil was out. I was like, girl, you're in a hotel lobby. Yeah, have some respect. How do I already have to be annoyed by your marriage? I don't even follow you on Facebook.

[Ben]

I went into the elevator and there was someone from the wedding that was just dressed in a tux. Just this older distinguished gentleman in a tux. And like, I instinctively was like, hello there. He was like too handsome and too tuxed. Up to not be like, yes, whatever you need from me, sir. Yeah, I felt like he was my boss.

[Ronnie]

You found out their names? What are their names?

[Ben]

Oh, Madeline and Hunter.

[Ronnie]

Madeline and Hunter. They sound like assholes, don't they? They're, like, working not individually to any Madelines and Hunters, but, you know, together, they're assholes.

[Ben]

We're having our wedding on Coachella weekend.

[Ronnie]

We're like, anti coach. So I got in the elevator with the violinist, and she had, like, a big wagon of stuff. And I said, what do you do? Like, why do you have a wagon? And she's like, oh, I'm a violinist for the wedding. And I was like, fucking Madeline, huh? She was like, yeah. I was trying to get her to talk shit. I'm like, we've got four floors. Madeline's a slut.

[Ben]

Go. I had someone. Someone just yelled out, that's my name.

[Ronnie]

Sorry, Madeline.

[Ben]

She's like, I'm the bride. I left my own wedding.

[Ronnie]

He sucks cookies.

[Ben]

You know, I went to lunch someplace in a neighborhood that I was told, is this a real thing? I was told it was called the Viagra triangle.

[Ronnie]

Wow, Horny.

[Ben]

How is that not a show on Bravo? I mean, it kind of is. It's like the origin story of Erica and Tom.

[Ronnie]

That is a neighborhood I do not want to live in. Fucking old men with hard penises that never go down. Keep that shit out of my face. Do they have a just make it go down pill?

[Ben]

Give me those.

[Ronnie]

Why date an old guy if you actually have to fuck him?

[Ben]

Happy Passover.

[Ronnie]

All right, well, this week, we're doing Summer house. Summer House, Yes.

[Ben]

Yes.

[Ronnie]

Which we're so excited by. You know, it's been a very busy week in summer Summer House news with the ladies. I went to Lil's Instagram.

[Ben]

She's getting sawed in half at the.

[Ronnie]

Moment, by the way. Magic is dope. So I went to her, and last week she was like, you guys, summer house doesn't define me. So if you're coming to my page to talk shit about summer house, I'm telling you right now, this page is about yoga and free expression. I'm not talking about. It's like, post every day about summer house, and they're going downhill, you know, because she had kind of the joke from Vanderpump rules thing of, like, thinking that everyone was gonna love her, and then everyone's like, you smart. Really? For no reason. Lil did nothing, okay? So people are like, fuck you. Let Carl go. So by the end of the week, Lil's just Like, she has a voiceover, like, stop bullying yoga teachers crying. And then so I went over to Lexi's, and also, let me just say also, Lexi has not done anything either, including wearing pants anywhere. Like, put on some pants, girl. It's 20 degrees in New York. So I went to hers and she. This is my favorite one. Sabrina Carpenter has taught me a lot this year, dear.

[Ben]

Me too, girl. Me too.

[Ronnie]

Okay, so, okay, this. I'm going to play the sound of Sabrina Carpenter, and then I'm going to do. I'm going to enact her video. Okay. In order to not ruin the makeup, you just tilt your head forward and you let the tears, like, fall to the floor. They don't stream down your face.

[Ben]

They just directly hit the surface of the ground.

[Ronnie]

You can't see. You can't hear that good. They're like, what the fuck? That's the quietest we've ever gotten here.

[Ben]

I know.

[Ronnie]

So Sabrina Carpenter talks a lot lower than I thought because she sings, like. And she's like, do not cry on. Here's how you don't cry. When you cry and you're wearing makeup, tilt your head over, and then the tears just fall out and they hit the ground. And meanwhile, in the video, Lexi's like, I'm, like, literally crying right now. You guys, look at me. I'm, like, literally crying. I was like, kyle already did this. Do you remember? Do you remember the COVID season when Kyle's like, lover boy straight into the webcam. We're like, girl, try harder, Lexi.

[Ben]

I just. I just love, like, Lexi crying to try out this, like, tear management innovation. And it's like, lean forward and tilt over so that eye drops fall directly off your. I'm just imagining Lexi walking around, like.

[Ronnie]

What'S wrong with that girl? And why is her posture so bad?

[Ben]

Why does she keep running into walls? I can't see. It's worth it.

[Ronnie]

All right, everybody. Welcome to Summer House. Previously on Summer House. Hey, guys. Emeril here. Hope you don't mind. Brought a couple of rando arrows to bang those bagel bites.

[Ben]

Oh, my God. Two chicks. Emerald Beast.

[Ronnie]

Lexi's not here, so, you know, I'm trying to fill my time with positive stuff. Stuff. Mind if I jerk off, do you? Banging randos?

[Ben]

Yeah, man. I mean, if you don't mind getting your toe jam sucked off. Like, it's in the tub of a tiny fish thing in a foot spa. You know, Bro, I'm in.

[Ronnie]

I'm in. Jesse, how was your weekend without me?

[Ben]

You know, I. I toed the line.

[Ronnie]

Did you miss?

[Ben]

Well, you know, I mean, getting through the weekend was a feat.

[Ronnie]

Were you a good boy? Hmm.

[Ben]

Something's afoot. I suspect you're possibly going to get mad at me over something I definitely didn't do. So. Want to be exclusive? Oh my God.

[Ronnie]

I'm so lucky. Promise?

[Ben]

Pinky toe. Promise.

[Ronnie]

Um, Lindsey, that girl obsessed with magicians that Carl said secutery to, said that she slid into Carl's DMs after fucking her parents at a soccer game last summer.

[Ben]

Oh, really? He was engaged to me. And he's such a victim that he hasn't been able to date or talk to anyone since I broke his sad little victim heart.

[Ronnie]

Beat him.

[Ben]

Such a victim. I'm gonna get pregnant with another man's baby.

[Ronnie]

You already did that.

[Ben]

I'm gonna animate the son of Graham on the fireplace in mouth. You're such a fucking liar, Carl.

[Ronnie]

Lito, eviscerate him.

[Ben]

I'm gonna tackle in front of everyone the night before the anniversary of his brother's death.

[Ronnie]

That's it. That's the one. Roll with that one. Roll with that one. Show him who the real victim is, Paige. I just want to make sure that like when you go on tour, you know, you don't forget that it's the last time you'll be outside before you're chained to a pool heater popping up babies for the rest of your life. In Charleston. In Charleston. In Charleston.

[Ben]

Grouse. Ew.

[Ronnie]

I just wanted to make sure we're on the same page.

[Ben]

Ew. You know, I don't even read.

[Ronnie]

I love you so much, Paige.

[Ben]

Sierra. Craig is like such a hater.

[Ronnie]

Jesse, you sucked a toe.

[Ben]

Yeah, I mean, we weren't exclusive.

[Ronnie]

We've been talking for like three weeks. In dog years. That's like 21 decades.

[Ben]

My bad. Wanna meet my mom?

[Ronnie]

Oh my God. You're like so romantic.

[Ben]

And seen.

[Ronnie]

Sorry. Just gotta catch the husbands up a little. Hot husband alert.

[Ben]

It's like Dylan Efron over here.

[Ronnie]

Viagra triangle. Suddenly I love that neighborhood. I'm like, come on, you can do this.

[Ben]

So we start this episode in New York City. It's August 9th at 2:32pm so in case you thought it was 2:30, you're two minutes behind this show.

[Ronnie]

So Lindsay pulls up in the Kia of death to pick up Paige. And they're being so nice to each other. It's so weird. It's like one of those dodo videos where you see like a hamster hugging a chicken. I'm like what the.

[Ben]

Or a hamster hugging a cat. Just anything that would eat the hamster, normally. Yeah.

[Ronnie]

And this is not going to end well. And I'm not even sure which one's the hamster and which one's the cat, honestly.

[Ben]

Oh, my God. Like, hi, honey. Wow, that felt so weird to say that to Lindsay.

[Ronnie]

I'm. Hi. Do you need help with your leggings?

[Ben]

No. You're pregnant. Like, what am I gonna have you do? But if you could lift my bag into your trunk, that would be very nice. Thank you.

[Ronnie]

You've already got enough baggage to deal with. We're going to see Carl.

[Ben]

Think about it, Lindsay. Think about it. So Paige is telling us, like, you know, my friendship with Lindsay has, like, changed so much over the years. And, like, you know what I love about Lindsay? She could be wrong. Like, dead wrong. I mean, she almost always is, but, like, everyone in the room could be like, lindsey, you're wrong. And then she'll be like, no, I'm not. And I'm like, I used to get so frustrated with that, but now I realize, you know what? Old people need to have their thoughts, too.

[Ronnie]

Then we get a flashback to five summers ago, which is crazy. And Paige's like, fuck you, Lindsay. I like when Paige gets mad, and all of a sudden she has an accent. Fuck you, Lindsay. All right, and now you're, you know, you're trying to say I was a bad friend, and now you're just going to shut this shit down.

[Ben]

And Lindsay just goes, I'm not even talking about this. Let's just go out.

[Ronnie]

Yeah. And now that I'm, like, getting deeper into my 30s and Lindsay's getting, like, deeper into Social Security, I'm just like, you know what? I don't owe you shit. You know, even if I'm wrong, I'm, like, not apologizing to you. You were like that in your 20s, too. I saw it. Can we roll a clip? Just a montage of Paige apologizing for Think. Don't have one. Do you have one? Do you have one? No. All right.

[Ben]

I love Paige saying now that I'm getting deeper into my 30s. I just. Look, she turned 32 this month.

[Ronnie]

So she's like, yeah, even if I'm wrong, like, I'm not apologizing. I got that from Lindsay. Like, one day I'm gonna show a picture of an angry raccoon in the trash to my grandchildren, and I'm gonna be like, this is who raised me. Her name is Lindsey.

[Ben]

I was raised by Lindsey Hubbard. So all you Women who are entering your 70s, you can do it. You can raise a child.

[Ronnie]

That's Lindsey. She was always Activia aided, so. Oh, gotcha.

[Ben]

So, Lindsay, you caught this lovely lady by surprise down here. And she's just trying to get it together.

[Ronnie]

It's been a long time coming for Paige to like me. Like, she used to push me down in crosswalks and, like, trip me with canes, but, like, we're, like, best friends now. Like, she helps me walk to my car and gives me warm. Gives me hard candy. That's sweet.

[Ben]

And we have a flashback. I totally forgot about this scene, but I used to love this scene where Lindsey. Like, it was Paige's first season, I think, and, like, Paige and Hannah and all, like, the young girls were, like, talking on a couch because they were scared to be out in the backyard. And Lindsay comes out. It's like, oh, is this a committee or something?

[Ronnie]

I don't need a fucking committee anymore. Like, no, fuck yo, Lindsay. Fuck yo. And she's like, I don't need a gang bang. Only person to say that this season. I know.

[Ben]

Don't go in Emeril's room. So Lindsey's basically saying, yeah, it's been a long time coming, but they're friends now, so now they're gonna share. So Lindsey's like, my emotions are, like, insane, and I just feel bad for, like, anyone in my line of fire, which is why I exclusively kept all my emotions in, so that way I could have Carl in my line of fire at dinner tonight.

[Ronnie]

So you didn't say anything to anybody? She's like, well, no, because I don't want anybody to know anything that I'm gonna say anything to Carl because, like, I wanna ambush Carl. Like, you can't ambush Carl if he knows that it's coming. And she's like, and you didn't check your facts before any of this, right? It's like, mm, mm. Of course not. Love that for you.

[Ben]

Lindsay's like, look, it's probably gonna be my last season on this show. Let me just have, like, one good evisceration. Let me just. Let me just fly off the handle one last time. Okay? Just let me have this.

[Ronnie]

This is not going to be Lindsay's last season. Because remember when west was like, how's she even gonna do this show? She's like, pregnant guys. And then Lindsay went on Instagram, she's like, how dare you? I founded this show. I will come on here with babies hanging on every fucking thing that they can hang off of if I want to.

[Ben]

She will. I don't know why I would ever.

[Ronnie]

Stop with a minivan full of kids. She's gonna fill that key up and get them wasted.

[Ben]

Those kids will just be selling lover boy on the side. They gotta put them to work.

[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

Yeah.

[Ronnie]

You know, your makeup almost blew off. Poor Lexi.

[Ben]

So she's like, um, after kickball, I went home and cried for, like, two days straight. But luckily it all pooled on the floor. Thanks, Sabrina.

[Ronnie]

I think, like, being a loving person is also like learning to forgive somebody. I mean, like, Jesus went exclusive, like, immediately with people. That's why he was, like, such a baller. Am I right? I forgive Jesse. He didn't mean anything.

[Ben]

So they pick up west, which is as exciting as it sounds.

[Ronnie]

He's dressed like. He's in fucking. What's the one where the two girls, like, steal the car and go over the cliff?

[Ben]

Thelma and Louise. Yeah, he's dressed like the Grand Canyon. So what's wrong with me?

[Ronnie]

I can't remember. Thelma and Louise love coming here, making Lindsay old jokes. And I'm like, hey, what was that movie with that lady?

[Ben]

And that other lady just came out two years ago.

[Ronnie]

So they're like, here comes Bubba. And he's like, hey, guys, no making out while I'm here, okay? Come on, guys.

[Ben]

And he's like. Wes is asking, like, so what was it like meeting Mama Sauls? And she's like, um, yeah. And I also met his dad and his brother. I was like, really good. I cried the whole time.

[Ronnie]

And Jesse's like, yeah, you know, it's not normal for me to, like, introduce someone to my fam so quick. But she was desperate. My toe was clean of skin, and I thought it might be time. Might be time to take the plunge. So then we see a flashback to yesterday at dinner. And Jesse's mom's like, so what exactly do you like about him? Three things. One thing. One thing. Just give me one solid thing.

[Ben]

And Lexi's like, well, he's, like, very silly. And he's just been able to go through so much, and he just sees so much of what the best part of life is. It's, like, special. He really raised a great boy. He's just, like, wonderful. And then they show Jesse's brother, who is admittedly, like, not as attractive at all. He's like. I was like, oh, this poor guy. They're like, rob, or whatever his name is, Rob picks out good yogurts at the store.

[Ronnie]

But he's never committed to anyone. Okay, what do you have on my son? Do you wear pants ever? Do your knees ever get cold? So then Jesse, back to present. Jesse's like, oh, did I 100% wanted to meet my parents? No. No, I didn't. But, you know, I did just put her through some stuff. So I figured, you know, I'll lead her on. That's what girls like.

[Ben]

Yeah, throw her a bone. Yeah. So Jesse's saying, yeah, it was like a super chill, chillaxed, casual dinner, you know, with me and my. My brother Rob, who almost got his first date the other day with someone. Anyway, I just think that coming off kickball day, I was like, hey, why are we rushing it? You know? But Lexi felt really strongly and kind of held a knife up to my throat and said, let me meet your parents.

[Ronnie]

So she felt strong. I was kind of forced into it. She was wearing thighs bombs on her thighs, you know, innocent little threats, you know? So I did it. And Wes is like, well, I mean, look, I gotta stand up for my bro. You know, being forced, that's not good. And my wisdom in this situation is, like, if he's not ready, it's not time. So, you know, I introduced Sierra to my parents so I could fuck her.

[Ben]

And.

[Ronnie]

Didn'T really work out for me. So. God, I was just hoping this guy would learn something. Am I right?

[Ben]

Lexi looks like she wants to push Wes out of the moving vehicle.

[Ronnie]

Yeah, like, who the fuck says that? Lexi's like, uh huh. He's like, yeah, you know, like, torturing a guy. Like, you're doing him, like, demanding some respect before he sticks it in you. She's like. And Jesse's like, mm. Come on, bae. High five, babe. High five, bae.

[Ben]

Yeah.

[Ronnie]

So then we go to the Hamptons. It's 5:16pm Some shit's gonna go down soon. So the girl Paige and Lindsay arrive, and Paige is like, boop, boop, boop, boop. All right, the handicap thing is coming down. Lizzie, just tip your tip toe out of the car. Lindsay, be careful.

[Ben]

Stop.

[Ronnie]

Elder abuse. I'm gonna put this sticker on the back of your car.

[Ben]

Can someone get our bags? We are both pregnant right now. Thank you. So then everyone's showing up. This goes on for, like, five minutes of people showing up. Which I. For me, the highlight of it is Emeril and Jesse and west or Emeril showing up. And the only reason why this is a highlight for me is just because you hear Carl trying to be, like, down with the youngins. He's like, hey, boys. Hey, Emerald beast.

[Ronnie]

Bro. What's up, you beast? Yeah. Hey. Hey, guys. Want to gather for a little front door? Hello?

[Ben]

Yeah, front door.

[Ronnie]

Hello.

[Ben]

Front doors are for the boys.

[Ronnie]

Softer, softer. Softer.

[Ben]

A little harder. Okay, Jesse, you're harder. West, you're softer. Okay, now, west, do you go Hard with just your thoughts.

[Ronnie]

Oh, oh, oh. So I was like, oh, my God, it's Paige.

[Ben]

Paige.

[Ronnie]

Beast, get over here. Hey, Paige, you want to have a soft hug? And she's like, hi, Carl. Nice shorts. Poor Carl. This guy can't win. He comes in white pants every week. And I hate your. I hate your pants, Carl. And he's like, I'm going to try shorts.

[Ben]

Like, no, gross. So then Kyle and Amanda arrive because they were in Italy. And Amanda just comes in like, hi. Oh, wait, no, ciao.

[Ronnie]

I'm like a different person coming back from Italy. And Jesse's like, hey, ciao.

[Ben]

Ballet.

[Ronnie]

And poor Lexi's like, I'm really insecure with guys that I'm talking to. Like talking in Italian to other people. Whenever you cry, tilt your face down so the tears just drop onto the floor.

[Ben]

It really actually, when you speak it like that, it really does. I do feel like Sabrina Carpenter will be saying that when she's 75 on those various days. Yeah, it does feel like something like a wise and old, like, lounge performer would say, hey, tits, don't let them see the tracks of your tears on your cheeks. Cry on the floor. Happy Passover.

[Ronnie]

How was the wedding? It was phenomenal. It was fucking amazing. It was like a four day fucking bender. Amanda finally got wasted, which is all I've ever wanted for her. So we're in love. We're in love again. That's the only time he really loves Amanda because every other weekend he's like, come on, Amanda. Fucking Hey. But every time she gets drunk, he's like, I fucking love you, baby. Like, I really made an effort, you guys. I even peed the word guacamole into the snow.

[Ben]

There was no snow. Oh, the snow got it. Yeah. So Lindsay's like, hello, what are we doing tonight? And Jesse's like, well, guys, it's Shabbat. So he's all happy because he's going to cook a big Shabbat dinner. And he's like, guys, I'm going to do the broccoli and then I'm going to have all the brisket and every single other thing catered.

[Ronnie]

I was like, you don't trust them with your broccoli. How do you trust a caterer with a brisket but not broccoli?

[Ben]

How? You're not getting hero points for roasting broccoli. If I remember correctly, this is a broccoli household, okay? Everyone knows how to do that. Remember that one season where they're like, this is a broccoli household.

[Ronnie]

He's like, yeah, Shabbat, that's like a Jewish tradition. It's amazing. Growing up, we would do it every Friday pretty religiously.

[Ben]

I remember one year when my brother Rob got caught on fire by the Shabbat candles. That was hilarious.

[Ronnie]

So the producer's like, oh, why would you do this with these non God fearing heathens? The last thing anybody needs. We need a baby in this house before we need religion, sir. Okay? And he's like, well, we're family, you know? And plus, religion's a great way to springboard my music career.

[Ben]

You know what? With Shabbat, it's just a great time to get together with the family, put the phones away, talk about the week, get your toes sucked, eat some good food, come on, guys, Shabbat.

[Ronnie]

So Ciara comes and you see her just get out of her car and she's like, I can't even bother with the fucking bags right now.

[Ben]

What's changed?

[Ronnie]

I love that Sierra shows up exhausted and she leaves exhausted every time. Sierra's just always like, so Jesse starts. Jesse's like, oh, hey guys, I'm making a TikTok. Gonna make a TikTok of Amazon packages. Oh, hey, Sierra. God damn. Look everybody, Sierra's here. Fucking 10 has arrived.

[Ben]

AM I right? Am I right?

[Ronnie]

Hottest fucking woman on the planet. Mother of my future children, Lexi, the au pair. Say hello to your future mom. Oh my God. She's like, I think that Jessie and Sierra thing is kind of sketchy.

[Ben]

So she's like, jesse says nothing's going on and that's.

[Ronnie]

It's all a lie.

[Ben]

But like, am I being like, stupid? Hold on, I gotta cry over my knees.

[Ronnie]

I like that they gave her a pause. She goes, am I being stupid? And then it just paused while she.

[Ben]

Was like, the answer is yes. Yes, you are.

[Ronnie]

So then we see a flashback to the kickball game, the hardest sports we've ever seen on this show. When Lindsey's like, so I heard that Jesse got his toe sucked and asked Sierra to marry him. And she's like, what? So then we cut back and she's like, yeah, but like Jesse says, there's nothing going on. And then it's all like, yeah, so.

[Ben]

So then Wes is like, guys, since I know we got Shabbat tonight, I'm gonna do some cheeseburger, sliders at least. Well, dairy and meat, not a great start to Shabbat west.

[Ronnie]

So Paige is like, girls, can we sit outside? The guys are like working, it's disgusting. So they go. And meanwhile Kyle's like, yo, Yo, Jesse, what the fuck? Like, two weeks ago, you know, you were like, maybe this week I'll sit down with Lexi and we'll go exclusive. He's like, yeah, but, you know, my penis was so dry. Called the parents. Okay. Called the parents.

[Ben]

Wait, you guys are, like, exclusive? Oh, high five. High five, Jesse. Beast, bro. Yeah.

[Ronnie]

Oh.

[Ben]

Oh, harder. Oh, too hard.

[Ronnie]

Soft.

[Ben]

Have a more mindful high 5. A functional high five.

[Ronnie]

So s. Is like, yeah, guys, but he, like, got bullied by. He got bullied into doing it. You know, typical storyline on the show. A woman bullied a man.

[Ben]

So Wes says, like, oh, well, you know, they. They. They FaceTimed on. Well, I was FaceTiming with Jesse on Wednesday, and he was like, I don't think, like, I should ever introduce her to my parents ever, ever, ever. And then we see this FaceTime where he's like, are you gonna introduce her to your parents? And Jesse's like, hell, no.

[Ronnie]

There is no chance she's meeting my parents.

[Ben]

Just me.

[Ronnie]

So he's like, yeah, you know, like, I told her, like, I want you to meet my parents, but that was before kickball. Why do you make us sound like she did something bad at kickball? Yeah, it was you, sir.

[Ben]

So then Lexi is. Lexi is, of course, flexi in front of Sierra. She's like, I met Jessie's parents, which is her way of being like, lay off.

[Ronnie]

And Sierra has, like, the most emotion she's ever shown. She's like, holy shit, why? And Paige is like, so, did you go to dinner? She's like, yeah, we went to dinner. Okay. Like, it was exactly what I needed because, like, you guys, I left kickball crying. Don't let the tears run down your face. Bend over.

[Ben]

Bend over. She's so proud of the fact that she left kickball crying. She said it, like, five times already.

[Ronnie]

You know, she takes pride in crying, you know, so she did it on her TikTok, said, guys, watch me cry. And then she laughs off to the side. Like, I'm literally crying right now on my phone. Her sister's in the back. Like, you need some lip liner. I know, like, with a paintball lip liner.

[Ben]

Olympics over there.

[Ronnie]

So she's like, yeah. And then he took me to my favorite restaurant, Bahama Bucks. It was so romantic.

[Ben]

Amanda's like, what? She's like, yeah, there's, like, a lot of things that I missed because, like, I wasn't there the weekend before. Like, the toes sucking and stuff like that. And then, like, everyone was saying that, like, you and, like, Sierra, you And Jesse were, like, flirting and stuff.

[Ronnie]

And, like, I feel like I know.

[Ben]

Both of you guys, and you guys are like brother and sister.

[Ronnie]

And Sierra's face is like this. Just looks at her. She doesn't deny anything. She just looks at her like, ew. So Sierra's like. She goes, yeah, but, like, I've just, like, never seen it. So, like, it's not happening. Right? Sierra's like, right. I couldn't think of two people less like brother and sister than Jesse and Sierra. I don't think that brother and sister touch each other like that. White Lotus has not aired yet.

[Ben]

So Paige summarizes. We see then, of course, a montage of Jesse being totally handsy on Ciara. And then Paige just sort of summarizes it by saying, yeah, Lexi's being a little bit too Canadian. Gotta open those big blue eyes. Lexi, something's going on.

[Ronnie]

Okay. Celine, Dan, and Cira's like, yeah. Jesse was like, definitely times 10. Like, it probably was because you weren't here. So do you want to leave?

[Ben]

They say this, by the way, like, 10 times to her. She's like. They're like, yeah, yeah, Jesse was acting some way because you weren't here. So maybe you should think about the fact that he acts differently when you're not here. And she's like.

[Ronnie]

Paige literally goes, look, if you're going to become his girlfriend, he needs to change his behavior for when you're actually in the room. And she's like, yeah, yeah. So, like, maybe, like, when you're not around, he, like, cranks it up. Yeah, so you should yell at him. Oh. So Amanda's like, oh, my God, you guys, I feel like I missed so much. Like, what? What is that girl talking about? What happened? How was Carl's launch? And Paige is like, I mean, it was in New Jersey, so ew. Thank God.

[Ben]

Amanda's like, did anything interesting happen there? And Lindsay's like, oh, yeah. I mean, he was like, he's trying to date this girl. Her name is Lil, and she likes Magic.

[Ronnie]

Cut to you, by the way. Magic is dope. So now the boys are in the kitchen, and Jesse's like, so you seen your girls since your event, Carl? What's up with that? And Carl's like, oh, y'all, I saw Lil, who I've been leading on since, as we find out later in this episode, October of last year. So we go on this one pathetic date. All right, let's take a look.

[Ben]

So we go to their date, and Lil is like, carl, I got you a gift. Here it is. It's a representation of you and Lindsey's relationship. A lemon.

[Ronnie]

Aw. Carl's so offended that he just got a lemon. He's like, this is disgusting. It's like, yeah, like, I got you a lemon cause you always make lemonade out of lemons. He's like, ugh.

[Ben]

Is this a reference to some mindful beverage we can serve?

[Ronnie]

But also you could use it. And he's like.

[Ben]

I just need. I need just like a little bit of time to think about how I'm going to use it. So let me get back to you in like two months to never about this lemon. Okay, thanks.

[Ronnie]

Like, yeah. So, you know, some parts of her personality are a little zany.

[Ben]

So zany be.

[Ronnie]

It's a little much. It's a little much. So, you know, I think just like being friends with her parents right now is for the better.

[Ben]

And west is like, well, you know, a big part of this dating process is learning experiences because, you know, like, we're not all engagements. You just gotta get out there. Why are they talking like, Carl hasn't gone on a date in 25 years?

[Ronnie]

That's what Carl says. That's how Carl is. He's like, I have not been able to touch, talk to, or be around a woman since Lindsay terrorized my heart.

[Ben]

I can't even go to farmers markets because I'm afraid I'll run into someone selling medjool dates. Oh, too soon, Too soon. I keep the calendar closed.

[Ronnie]

I'm terrified of dates.

[Ben]

Commercials. Here comes one right now.

[Ronnie]

Are you still quoting 30 year old movies? Have you said cool beans in the past 90 days?

[Ben]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

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[Ronnie]

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[Ben]

Wonder what else they think about.

[Ronnie]

Probably chocolate and peanut butter. We go to Lindsay inside. Oh, back to the girls talking. And Lindsay goes, okay, here's what happened. We've got this magic girl going around telling that she's sliding into his dams and his possibly his parents private barns while we're engaged to be married. And at that time, every post is like, oh, my God. I can't wait to get married to Lindsay in like 100 days until I'm walking down the aisle. And he was doing this the whole time, talking to a magician. Lindsay came ready, and she's like, yeah. And by the way, that girl is a home wrecking whore. Poor Lil.

[Ben]

I know Lil. She could only wish she had it as easy as Joe.

[Ronnie]

Seriously. So it's like. But beyond that, like I've always said, something happened in those last few weeks. Cause he was acting like a person in a hostage video. So then she's like, yeah, she tells us, you know what? Carl is weak as fuck, okay? And I don't think that he would have done it if he didn't have somebody giving him confidence and security. He never would have broken up with me unless there was another option. And here she walks in like, that's not a terrible point.

[Ben]

Yeah, I was kind of convinced by that. I was like, yeah, it seems about right. So I'm gonna give this one to Lindsey.

[Ronnie]

I'm the same way. Don't take away my appetizer until my dinner is there. I can lick the plate while I wait. Are you gonna leave me here unfed? Fuck off.

[Ben]

Lexi's like, so you're gonna ask him? She's like, yeah, I'm waiting for the right moment. Directly after the Shabbat prayer.

[Ronnie]

So Jesse. Yeah, Sierra's like, oh, so Jesse, I guess we're married now. You wanna carry my bags up? So he does. And he's like, I would sit next to you on your bed, but, you know, like psychos out there, you know, ready to boil a bunny, so.

[Ben]

So don't put me near toes. So everyone's changing, getting ready for dinner and everything. And Kyle puts on sunglasses. Because, you guys, what you may have forgotten is that Kyle is on a very important emotional arc right now. He's going to be performing an original song a la DJ Matiris in the Hamptons.

[Ronnie]

It's huge.

[Ben]

And he's scared. He's very scared right now. So he's putting on sunglasses so he feels safer.

[Ronnie]

He's like, hey, I look good. And he's up and coming. I look like an up and coming DJ in these glasses. He's the right glass. He's got, like these little tiny up and coming.

[Ben]

More like down and winch. So Jesse's, like, sounded way more salacious than I meant it to be. More like a blowjob. Right? So everyone's getting ready. Jesse's making his broccoli. Really hard work. Salt, pepper, oil in the Oven he's a hero. So Sierra's like, Sierra says something that I fully support for her. She goes, you know what I'm thinking, Paige? It's time for me to date an athlete. I was like, yes.

[Ronnie]

Oh, okay. Sounds great. When you're like, you know what? I want like a guy to stop fucking around and just show some commitment. Date an athlete.

[Ben]

Listen, as long as she's getting the fuckery, why is she stuck with like a West and an Austin? Might as well get.

[Ronnie]

Get a Ridge run. Yeah.

[Ben]

Get some abs and some pacs and go to town.

[Ronnie]

Yeah. If you're gonna date a loser, date a rich loser.

[Ben]

Yeah.

[Ronnie]

So Paige is like, oh my God. So the Giggly Squad tour is about to start and I'm like so excited. Except it makes me sad that Craig's reaction is immediately like, oh my God, I love you. Do you want to settle down? I mean, disgusting grouse.

[Ben]

So we see a flashback of Craig addressed as a pirate being like, what about me?

[Ronnie]

I expect my boyfriend to be like, oh my God, I'm so proud. Do what you need to do. You know, you do it. But like, that's not the reaction I'm getting. Also it's kind of like, whoa.

[Ben]

So everyone goes downstairs for to gather around the table and Kyle is like stressed out still about like his upcoming big DJ gig at like a winery often country road in the Hamptons. And he's like, so true, right? That's like a dirt road.

[Ronnie]

I'm so nervous to perform at this lover boy event under that tree that I hired.

[Ben]

Bro, bro. What if Ina Garten shows up? What if she replaces me with like a store bought dj?

[Ronnie]

Yeah, you know, I'm a little stressed out cause I'm playing all new music tomorrow. You don't write any music. You're going to still bust out some Kylie Minogue, Settle down, Chapel Roan.

[Ben]

So he's like, Kyle's like, I'm stressed out.

[Ronnie]

It's new music.

[Ben]

And Amanda's like, yeah, he's been practicing with sunglasses.

[Ronnie]

You're really a sick Kyle.

[Ben]

He needs like a thunder vest. So Kyle just imagining him with like, unlike that Netflix show, like where they send the little Japanese children doing errands and they have like the little flag that's like, don't run me over. I'm on an errand for a reality show. It's like him being like, I'm here to do a DJ set. It is cute. It is.

[Ronnie]

I'm really excited for this. Cause I've been lugging speakers to the Hamptons for, like, nine years. You know, I've been lugging Amanda out for that long too. She got the commitment first, so I'm really ready for this. So we see nine years ago, Kyle lugging speakers to the Hampton. I love Kyle's arc that once I was just a fuckboy carrying speakers. It just ends vulping.

[Ben]

So, yeah, he's basically saying that he's been doing these. He's been, like, bringing speakers around and hosting these parties for a long time. So why not kill two birds with one stone? Exactly. But enough about him rule. Am I right?

[Ronnie]

All right, everybody. Welcome to dinner. Welcome to dinner. All right. Shabbat shalom. All right, you see, we're gonna do phones. We're gonna put our phones in a bin, guys. Cause Shabbat is a time to unplug, be present, so nobody can talk while I'm singing my song.

[Ben]

Do get your content first. I love that he was like, guys, this is your moment to get your content for Shabbat. If you'd like to upload it to your social networks, this is the moment. Okay, and now in the bin.

[Ronnie]

So it's like boys versus girls on either side of the table. And he's like, is this idol boys? This is Shabbat thing that do the Shabbat. So he's like, all right, guys, we're just gonna do a quick prayer right now. Hand me that microphone. That'd be great.

[Ben]

Thank.

[Ronnie]

You, Sa.

[Ben]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

[Ronnie]

And then the red sheep hearted.

[Ben]

Am I right for. For reference. The actual prayer goes also, by the way, I have to say, so I would love to congratulate Ronnie that he read that, sang that prayer beautifully.

[Ronnie]

I had some training.

[Ben]

I was like, I'm giving you the words. Giving you the words.

[Ronnie]

I love that in this religion, it's totally fine to jerk off at the table. This was the first time that I was like, I could join this one. I could join this one. Just kidding, guys. I don't jerk off at the table.

[Ben]

Underneath the table, guys.

[Ronnie]

Keep it classy.

[Ben]

So three hours later, when Jesse finally finishes up this prayer, and Lindsey's like, oh, my God.

[Ronnie]

Did that make your fanny flitter Luxy?

[Ben]

It did. My fanny was crying for two days straight. So they're all, like, talking, passing food around and stuff. And Jesse's like, hey, everyone. So Shabbat is a day of rest.

[Ronnie]

So the tradition means it's like, perfect. I'm in bat mitzvah on my ass right now.

[Ben]

She's just a dust cloud. And Just in her bed. She's like the tradition just to get together, your family, talk about your week and think about what you want to leave in that week and what you want to bring to the next week. And Kyle's like, I'll go first. Yeah, dude, this is what I want her Shabbat. I want to play some sick beats from GarageBand and not get scared.

[Ronnie]

The best thing that happened this week was Amanda got so fucking wasted on the plane that she held my hand. Oh, man, I was romantic. She kept whispering my ears, get me the fuck off this plane. I'm gonna fucking barf. It was amazing.

[Ben]

I thought your hand was a Biscoff cookie.

[Ronnie]

And then west is like, wow. On a plane. Dude, that's fucking hot. Yeah. I was like, we're an economy and I'm fucking half mask. You were an economy. Amanda, leave this, man. I know same.

[Ben]

The speaker was in first class economy to Italy.

[Ronnie]

The man's driving an M7 and he's flying your ass. Economy.

[Ben]

No. Yeah. That's bad, that's bad. So Sierra's like, guys, I've got big news. I babysat a cat.

[Ronnie]

You know when someone's worried about their paycheck on the show, when they bring a cat story, she's like, I babysat a cat. That's the season, Here I come. So then now it's turn, it's Carl's turn. He goes, oh, okay, I've got some news. I went on a date last week and I realized I'm gonna keep dating.

[Ben]

Wow, what a lovely thing to hear from a 42 year old man. I heard about a place called the Viagra Triangle. I'm a little scared, but I'm gonna go.

[Ronnie]

And Lizzie's like, really?

[Ben]

Yeah, I'm gonna date scary. I'm not sure I'll always get a lemon or an orange or any sort of citrus, but I'm just gonna go into it and just hope for the best.

[Ronnie]

Wait, wait, so does that mean you're gonna keep dating that girl or does it mean, like you're gonna keep dating other people after that? I'm still kind of drunk, to be honest.

[Ben]

No, no, no, I'm not gonna date that girl. I'm just gonna, I don't know, try to find people who are also into magic, but like, don't call me a lemur. I don't know. Scary.

[Ronnie]

I'm looking for people to support soft, but not necessarily make me soft. So I'm gonna.

[Ben]

But she. She brought me a lemon. She brought me a lemon on the date and it was like, oh, you're turning lemons into lemonade. And after five minutes, I got it, and I was like, cool, cool.

[Ronnie]

Paige just goes, a lemon? Yeah, she brought me a lemon because it was like, you're turning lemons into lemonade. And I was like. Started drawing Lindsay's face on the actual lemon. That's not cool. Not cool.

[Ben]

Emerl's like, that's so cringe. Cut to later tonight. Emerl, bring the lemon back to fuck.

[Ronnie]

Yeah, well, you know, Emerl, you're not the person to be calling out cringe right now, Sarah. Okay, so Lindsey's like, um, and was that your first date with her?

[Ben]

And so like, yeah.

[Ronnie]

Yeah, it was my first date. It was my first date. Because it's come to my attention that you've been talking to her since last summer and. No, no. Oh, she didn't message you last summer, Carl. Really? You didn't meet her parents at a Stop. Her name?

[Ben]

Oh, no, I. I met her parents at a soccer game. That much is true, yeah.

[Ronnie]

Oh, and then why you set her up with that? You said you set her up with her parents. Daughter.

[Ben]

Girl, no, no, softer, please.

[Ronnie]

Really? And so after this soccer game where people play soccer, you started messaging her?

[Ben]

No. Well, this past fall, when she messaged me, I would, like, check messages.

[Ronnie]

Like, last year, I was like, last year falls before Christmas. When the new year ends, girl, I'm.

[Ben]

Going to ask you a question that a lot of people have asked me when I've asked them to invest in Soft bar. What are you getting at?

[Ronnie]

Your little horrible girlfriend, girl.

[Ben]

Why are you calling her a whore?

[Ronnie]

She's going around saying that you guys have been messaging since last summer before we ever broke up. Case closed, girl. Kiss closed.

[Ben]

I wasn't messaging her when we were together.

[Ronnie]

Show me one person that's ever heard of softball. Never shows. Proceeds. Proceeds.

[Ben]

Do you want the truth? Do you want the truth?

[Ronnie]

Prove it.

[Ben]

Do you want the truth? Because you can't handle the truth.

[Ronnie]

Send me the phone. Go get your phone right now, girl.

[Ben]

Go get it right now.

[Ronnie]

I want receipts, girl.

[Ben]

Well, hold on, hold on, hold on. Wait, hold on, hold on. My phone's charging.

[Ronnie]

Oh, how convenient, girl.

[Ben]

Okay, okay.

[Ronnie]

All right. Hold on.

[Ben]

Let me go. Let me get my. Okay, guys, just want to make an announcement. I'm going to go up the stairs, and I've decided I'm going to keep going up the stairs. Okay, I'm going to go up the stairs. Okay. Let me get my phone.

[Ronnie]

Let me go. For a girl who messages me while I'm engaged to be married in a fucking two months. Like, that's what he fucking did. Like, seriously, you're going to go for a girl like that and then you're going to try and hide it at Shabbat dinner? Like, seriously.

[Ben]

I. I fell down the stairs.

[Ronnie]

That was the best part. Carl was so shocked by his own text. He was like, oh. He literally stops on the stairs and is like, we'll CC if I deleted this. Will this be in the deleted delete?

[Ben]

I had a soft landing.

[Ronnie]

So he comes back in and he's like, oh, okay, I got the phone. Okay. And like, this. None of this has anything to do with us. Just. It does. Because you have a terrible judge of character. And he goes, well, maybe I do. Maybe I do.

[Ben]

It's like, oh, I pray for you. I pray for you. I worry about you. I pray for you.

[Ronnie]

I practice it. He's killing Lindsay right now. It is so hard to watch.

[Ben]

I pray for you.

[Ronnie]

As someone who hates to see Carl win ever at anything, I'm like, oh, my God, he's slaughtering Lindsey.

[Ben]

Yeah.

[Ronnie]

And how she didn't jump over the table and throttle his ass when he.

[Ben]

Said, I pray for you, I pray for you. I pray for. That was. That was low.

[Ronnie]

But good. It was good. Got to give Carl credit where he deserves it. It's not often, but I'll give it to him today.

[Ben]

So Lindsay's like, I got him now. So we see. This was so disappointing. We see the timestamp was October. I was like, ah, I'm so ready for this to be a thing. But it wasn't. So she's sad. So now she's changed it to, like, well, she shouldn't be going around giving the wrong timelines. What sort of slut gets around wrong timelines?

[Ronnie]

Yeah, you haven't been on any dates and you haven't hooked up with anyone. Poor Carl, you're such a victim. And now look, you talked to somebody on October 23, which is last year after we broke up. Fuck you, Carl. How dare you? How dare you talk to somebody else while I'm pregnant? Oh, that is not my baby.

[Ben]

That's not the point. I actually do think it's still a little weird because if you met the parents over the summer, why all of a sudden she arrives in the DMs as soon as he's broken up with Lindsey? Like, what vibe was put out to the parents that they said you should call, reach out to this guy Carl, I don't think it's totally. I don't think he's totally in the clear. And I want you all to think about that.

[Ronnie]

Yeah, I'm guessing that he met the parents, was like, oh, weird fan parents. Oh. And then she follows Summer House. So she was like, oh, my God, they broke up. Da da, da, da, da. Immediately got on there. I was like, remember when you met my parents? Magic is dope.

[Ben]

Come on.

[Ronnie]

Come on. Okay, I'm going to string you along until I need to look virile because I was in October. And then he didn't. Never called the girl until July.

[Ben]

This is also. That's also kind of fucked up. He's, like, chatting with her for, like, nine months, then finally brings her onto the show. Just dump her. I don't know. Yeah, I don't know. I'm just saying, I'm not going to let Lindsay lose this one so easily. I won't let her go down on flames.

[Ronnie]

I mean, I'll give her the part where she says that Kyle's been walking around acting like such a victim and she doesn't believe he's dating and all this. I'll give her that.

[Ben]

Yeah.

[Ronnie]

But this was just so good. She's like, oh, really? Give me evidence. Fuck you. Anyway, girl, you look stupid and short. And everybody is dying at the table. The girls are just dying to each other because, you know, those girls told carl, lindsey's coming for you. Be ready.

[Ben]

And then she does try to grasp a thing. She's like, oh, well, why didn't you tell me you met the parents? And he's like, I don't go to soccer games and say, hey, I met the coolest parents. I'm like, do you, Carl? Cause I could be like, hey, mom, and guess what? I met the coolest parents.

[Ronnie]

He's like, but I, like, wasn't trying.

[Ben]

To, like, play games.

[Ronnie]

I wasn't. She goes, okay, well, I care when I'm being told or when it's coming to my attention that things were overlapping when we were together. And unfortunately, like, that's disrespect. Like, it's fucked up. And I'm gonna bring it up, okay, but you were wrong. But still.

[Ben]

Thank you for giving me receipts. And then everyone at the table's like, wait, that's it. It's over. And they're all like, okay, nice.

[Ronnie]

Well done.

[Ben]

All right.

[Ronnie]

Lindsay is still yelling, and Carl's not bleeding, and we're all still at the table. Good job, guys. We're growing up.

[Ben]

Danielle burst through the door. Did I miss it? The train was stalled.

[Ronnie]

So Carl's like, oh, well, that was awkward. Emeril, any thoughts?

[Ben]

So Emeril says he gets to spend time with his cousin's kids.

[Ronnie]

No one cares. That's. But thanks for trying.

[Ben]

Well, thanks.

[Ronnie]

Thanks for trying, Emerl.

[Ben]

And then they're like, do you speak Bengali to them? Because I don't think they've met anyone who's. They're like, wow, someone who speaks another language.

[Ronnie]

I speak Bengals to anyone who will listen. Amanda's still drunk.

[Ben]

Everybody, sorry I cried into Bengals. So Jesse's like, all right. And, Lexi, what did you do this week?

[Ronnie]

Oh, my God. It, like, sounds bad, but, like, normally if, like, I got into an argument with a guy, I'd, like, be bending over, crying my tears into the carpet. But, like, you know, like, I get immediate ick. But, like, I never talk to them again. So, like, I'm really proud of myself for, like, dealing with those feelings and talking it out with Jesse. We had snow cones.

[Ben]

Kyle's like, is this toe gate? And she's like, yeah, there were some other things, too. And Sierra's just sitting right there. And, like, Lexi just knows not to even touch this topic, so they just sort of, like, move on back to Shabbat dinner.

[Ronnie]

I knew about the show. What else did he do? What else did he do? What else was there? It's like, so, Paige, how's your week? She's, like, terrified. I'm basically dating a guy from a Lifetime movie who doesn't want me to go on tour, so that's great. Do you know what he said to me the other day? I love you.

[Ben]

By the way, this broccoli sucks. So they basically wrap up Shabbat. It's very nice. They clean up and everything. Everyone gets up from the table, and Emeril announces that he's, like, not gonna really go out tonight, which is shocking. Although I think he does still go out. And Wes is like, honestly, dude, I'm okay with an early bed. And then tomorrow, we just absolutely shred our dicks off.

[Ronnie]

So Paige and Amanda are in the room, and Paige is like, oh, my God, that was wild. I've never seen an old woman shut down like that. She hasn't cried that hard since they cut Social Security.

[Ben]

I haven't seen an angry older woman since they said they were out of Ovaltine at the supermarket.

[Ronnie]

And so then Jesse's back in the kitchen, is like, yeah, you know what? Like, I'm just so glad you weren't lying, Carl, because if I made you get that phone. And then, like, there were dms. I was like, whoa, is he using Shabbat as an excuse to sing? Because I've already got that number.

[Ben]

So then Lindsay. So she asked. She calls up Turner because she basically, you know, she has to lick her wounds. She's like, yeah, I had this, like, conversation with Carl, and he, like, showed me the phone. I was like, oh, tell your little girlfriend to stop telling me the wrong time.

[Ronnie]

I've been trying to do magic tricks in my DNA.

[Ben]

DMs, you know? But anyway. Anyway, what's new with you?

[Ronnie]

Turner's like, I haven't been this stressed since I was married to Jane Fonda. I wonder if that's a clue. So then we go back to the kitchen, and Lexi turns to Carl, and she's like, so, Carl, how are you feeling about the dating life?

[Ben]

I just need to go on dates. Just, like, practice a little bit and just try. It's, like, really scary.

[Ronnie]

Yeah, bro. Emeril's like, yeah, bro, but this is when, like, dating more than one girl can come in handy, man. Here's what I say. Insecurity about dating. Get a sling, all right? Get a sling and possibly, like, a glove. And just start working your way through there until you figure out Emeril.

[Ben]

Lexi does not like this response from Emeril. And she tells Emeril that he's on her shit lists, which apparently means nothing if we see anything based off of her relationship with Jesse.

[Ronnie]

But, yeah, she's like, I have boundaries nowhere in my relationships, but at this table, I have them. So he's like, what do I do? And she goes, how about when you said, suck his toe? I dare you?

[Ben]

You know, it was your boyfriend who barged in uninvited into the threesome, right?

[Ronnie]

Exactly. What else are you supposed to do when someone walks in? You're supposed to feed them.

[Ben]

Yeah, it's called being a good host. So Paige upstairs is like, okay, we're done with that. Done with that Shabbat business. Now we get down to gossiping. Lexi and Jesse are weird as fuck, right?

[Ronnie]

I mean, let's just say it. It's totally fucking weird. She's, like, 10 years old, okay? And then, like, last time I tuned in, they were, like, crying, and there was a toe involved. And now they've met the parents, like, they've set a date. She's picked a dress. What the fuck is going on? What the fuck is going on?

[Ben]

And Sierra's like, also, did you also feel like she didn't want to be like, Jesse sort of Sierra, because I was, like, sitting right there, and Paige is like, oh, that's so good. Such good goss.

[Ronnie]

So they start going to bed, and Lexi's like, oh, I got a toe cramp. He's like, good night, saying, oh. So then we go to Carl and Kyle talking. Carl's like, yo, yo.

[Ben]

What, what?

[Ronnie]

What? How you doing after that outburst from Lindsay? I was fucking crazy. Pass that touch. Pass that touch. Pass that touch.

[Ben]

Honestly, it's, like, confusing beyond belief because she clearly hasn't healed. Like, you dumped her, by the way. You've lied so many times about my mother and the media, saying she did reach out to you. Like, she fucking texted you. Like, you really want to go there? She's, like, obsessed with me.

[Ronnie]

She's obsessed with me.

[Ben]

I just. But I'm like, you. You dumped her. I think when you've been dumped, you're allowed to be, like, a certain amount of bitterness for, like, three years, right?

[Ronnie]

Yeah. I mean, look, I think after your breakup, it's totally fair for both parties to be like, I wish that person was fucking dead every day of their life. Really? Forever? Why not?

[Ben]

Yeah, but.

[Ronnie]

Shut up. You started it, Carl, with your whole season of, like, oh, it's just been.

[Ben]

Like, so I need to, like, take.

[Ronnie]

Baby steps because, like, I can't walk ever since Lindsay decapitated my knees.

[Ben]

And it's been, like, really well.

[Ronnie]

So now Jesse goes to bed singing in Hebrew, just stop. Just please stop.

[Ben]

And then it's the morning Kyle and Carl go off their respective runs, et cetera. And then Paige is like, what a night. Am I right? God, I was so funny in this bed last night. You know, there's one thing I'll say about Lindsay and Carl. They really just get to their beef, and they get to it quick. I really respect that. She's like, it's 2025. No one has time for filler. Let's just get to the fight.

[Ronnie]

Yeah. So she's like, oh, my God. And you know what Craig keeps telling me? He's like, oh, my God, Paige, I'm not perfect. I'm like, no shit. And Sierra's there being like, well, clearly he thinks he's pretty perfect. Clearly he thinks so. So then we go to Lindsay, Lexi, and Jesse talking in the kitchen. And Lexi's like, so, do you have any big plans this week? And Lindsey's like, tomorrow's my birthday. And so that's as far as I've gotten. Possibly poison Carl or maybe run Carl over. I mean, I don't know, Lexi's like, I love birthdays.

[Ben]

And Lindsay's like, me too. I'm turning 38. And, like, Lexi nearly passes out. Like, I didn't know numbers could go up that high.

[Ronnie]

Did it, like, start a new clock.

[Ben]

When you hit zero again?

[Ronnie]

What'd you say?

[Ben]

Literally nothing worthwhile.

[Ronnie]

But it's my last birthday before becoming a mom. Because next year, it's gonna be my birthday, but it's gonna be, like, a mom birthday. It's, like, totally different from a regular one. And Jesse goes, correction, it's your last birthday before becoming a mouth. Okay? Lexi's like, oh, my God. It makes me so insecure when Jesse talks about moms he'd like to fuck. Bend over, let him trip on the ground.

[Ben]

So there's morning activity. Morning activity. And Carl comes through, and he goes into the backyard, and he sits in a chair, and he starts to cry. And for a moment, I was like, oh, yeah. But it actually is, like. It's like, serious, guys. It's like it's the anniversary of his brother's death, and he's reflecting and he's crying, and it's very sad. And it's something we're not very comfortable with because we're not comfortable with. Everything's on the podcast, so, Yeah, I.

[Ronnie]

Don'T like talking about death and people crying and stuff. Do that at home. Okay. You took off last weekend. Take off this week. Weekend. How do I feel? Think about how I feel, Carl. God.

[Ben]

It'S all very sad. They console him.

[Ronnie]

It's all. The guys are like, hey. He's like, oh, my God, you're my best friend. What the is wrong with Carl? Lindsay's like, hello, this is the anniversary of his brother's death. Which is why I was respectful enough to tell him off right before it instead of during it.

[Ben]

So he's going through it because he says, in the past, he's always had Lindsay's support on this day. And this year, he doesn't have Lindsay's support, so it's extra hard work.

[Ronnie]

That's true. And I'd like to remind you of that Sharon, who's like, lindsay was so mean to me, who picked your son off the ground and helped him get sober and supported his stupid ass while he did so. Shut the fuck up, Sharon.

[Ben]

I'm always. I am always.

[Ronnie]

No one respects the person standing there with a mop.

[Ben]

I have to say, we. I am always shocked when Ronnie goes off on Sharon. I'm always like, not Sharon.

[Ronnie]

Listen, I'm not gonna blame you for Making an asshole. But I'm gonna blame you for enabling one. And that's what you're doing. So then they all leave. They all go to do things. Carl's like, oh, boot camp or whatever they're doing.

[Ben]

Kyle.

[Ronnie]

Oh, no. They go to the hotel, the Rockmeyer's hotel.

[Ben]

Because it's time for Kyle's big moment, his big DJ debut. So he's.

[Ronnie]

Does anybody really fuck the men on this show? Okay, this is how the men walk in. This is like literal dialogue. It's vibing. Whoa, the vibes, dude. The vibes. It's like 90% women in here. Emil's getting horny. I'm taking a week off vibes. It's like, don't you have some fucking golf to play? Get out of here, dad.

[Ben]

They are now fully AI generated.

[Ronnie]

So Amanda and Sierra are talking, and Paige is giving. Who's she giving a death glare to?

[Ben]

She's giving a death glare to Amanda. Cause Amanda said Paige is hocking the whole chair with her wide ass hips. Bold statement to Paige of Sorbo. She's like, die, die, die, die, die, die, die, die.

[Ronnie]

All right, we're gonna bring the energy tonight, right, guys? We're bringing the energy tonight. This is a backyard party. It's my biggest fear is everyone's like, bring the party. All right, I'm gonna do a remix. This is for my friend Jesse. We're gonna remix Jesus Loves Me with Shabbat Shalom Friday.

[Ben]

I do want to point out that on the Shabbat morning, they fully made a giant sheet pan of bacon. I clocked that. So Kyle's like, all right, everyone, here's a song. It goes like this. Just a small town girl Living in a small town Girl, girl.

[Ronnie]

So Ciara sits down and talks to Carl about his brother and stuff. And she's like, you know, Carl, it's like, never easy. But you're doing so great. You're into mindful consumption now.

[Ben]

So they bond, and she wipes her tear with her hair and everything. And they're having this moment. They're actually like, they're having this very lovely sharing moment. And they're crying and bonding. And then it just, like, cuts to Paige and Amanda staring at them with their sunglasses on. Like, ew. They have emotions. Gross.

[Ronnie]

So west is checking in with Jesse. He's like, what's up, bro? Anybody asked to meet your parents yet? He's like, oh, there's like, quite a few birds here.

[Ben]

Birds?

[Ronnie]

Yeah, I watch Love Island. There's birds. You're gonna have to stare back for the both of us. Because I'm really trying to get through today. Incident free. It's so hard. So many vaginas. But I'm doing it.

[Ben]

I'm doing it. I should be able to go out with my friends and have fun, you know? Right. So then Carl is like, hey, by the way, Alexi, I'm Carl, by the way. I don't know if we've actually met on the show yet, but. Oh, I thought you were like a scarecrow that they just brought around as a novelty.

[Ronnie]

Yeah, I just wanted to congratulate you on your development. She's like, thanks.

[Ben]

No, not that development. Oh, about the crying. Yeah, it's so much better when the tears are on the floor.

[Ronnie]

Right? He's like, no, I mean, like, you and that guy Jesse, like, you guys, are you like boyfriend and girlfriend? She's like, like, we're just like in the phase of like, you know, like when you're in that phase.

[Ben]

Yeah, yeah. Is this the phase when you put up like a neon sign of your name together in the house?

[Ronnie]

So back to Jesse and Wes. Jesse's like, oh, you know, we're like in such a great place. But like, she mentioned like, oh, you know, you've been following girls on Instagram. And I was like, how do you know a follow on Instagram? And her voice changed really deep and she said, I look. Damn.

[Ben]

So Jesse's like, yeah, I was trying to be in good graces with her and I like, unfollowed a bunch of girls. And she's like, I'm so happy you unfollowed up all those girls. And I was like, why are you keeping tabs on who I unfollowed? Hey, I wonder what Paige thinks. I feel like I'm being watched. She's like, you are, because I'm bored of you and you're stupid.

[Ronnie]

And he's like, is that like normal or weird? Well, when someone's like, considering the fact that you're probably fucking 30 other people while she's meeting your parents, it's normal. I would say it's normal. And age says something like, wow, you know What? That's what 26 year olds do. Like, I would literally follow people home and open their door and be like, what the fuck are you doing in here? I would too. I'll do that at 50. I will continue to do it. And I'm not going to apologize.

[Ben]

It's good that she has that six year perspective.

[Ronnie]

So I've like, really Lindsayed up.

[Ben]

Yeah, I just Thought I was taking all the right steps to be, like, mature and respectful, disrespectful, and unfollow a bunch of girls and the ones I didn't unfollow, leaving comments like, you're so hot as fuck. I would rail you any night. But it's like, I keep getting caught up in this stuff. It's like, I can't be good enough for her, you know?

[Ronnie]

Yeah. And Paige is like, you've known her a month. That's. I think we all need to remember, especially Lexi, because she's like, oh, my God. He's like, yeah, you've known her for a month. And the fact that you're even saying we made up now and it's good. That's, like, a little bit crazy now, right? I mean, has she, like, used any emotional abuse against you? Like, has she, for example, said, I love you?

[Ben]

I'm gonna debut my new song. I'm really nervous about this.

[Ronnie]

Okay.

[Ben]

This is gonna be really hard. Here we go. I'm just gonna press play. I did it, guys. I did it. I did it. I pressed play. Wasn't as scary as I thought it'd be.

[Ronnie]

I'm gonna remix a little bit of Jesus Christ Superstar with Fiddler on the Roof. All right, everybody, here we go.

[Ben]

Amanda. Amanda. Amanda. Amanda. Amanda.

[Ronnie]

So then Paige and Sierra sit down to talk shit about Craig. Dun, dun, dun. And Sierra's like, my tits are sweating. So they start talking. She's like, how's it going, bitch? Like, I wanted to check in with you. Cause, like, you know Craig. And she goes, yeah, Craig. The more I think about this, the more I'm like, oh, my God, he rubbed my back. And I was like, are you just waiting for a spot to put a knife into?

[Ben]

Like, I don't want him to, like, steal the shine from your tour. And, like, sometimes shit that he says or refuses to acknowledge is giving that, like, hater boyfriend energy. Like, why should you have to dim your light to make him feel comfortable? Like, it doesn't make sense to me. Like, will it just be like that? Like, even if you guys are married, what will it look like? Can you be married and be on the giggly squad at the same time? So strange.

[Ronnie]

And she's like, do you ever even want to live in Charleston? She has to. No.

[Ben]

Disgusting.

[Ronnie]

I've said it every day on television. Absolutely not. I don't want to have children in Charleston. I don't want to raise them in Charleston. I don't want to see his mother near Charleston. I don't want anything to do with Charleston. If I even meet a person named Charles, I'm like, change your fucking name.

[Ben]

What's the opposite of House hunters? Does HGTV have something called House Runner? Waiters like, you look at three houses in Charleston, you decide which one you want to run away from first. And it turns out it's a three way tie with every single house in Charleston.

[Ronnie]

And then she goes, you know what? I'm the breadwinner. Why would I move? I love how Paige spits shit because now she's just making Craig pour. She's like, why would I move for someone with no job and no money?

[Ben]

What's wrong with my sewing, Craig?

[Ronnie]

Wait a minute. I stopped serving lover boy in my entire empire of two stores. How dare you? So she's like, I love Craig. But like, when I think about it, like when I think about us breaking up, I get upset that I'm so not upset. You know what I mean? I started crying the other day just looking at how happy I was thinking about it.

[Ben]

Yeah, I don't think you want to go deeper, further into this one. If it's not. It's what you don't truly want. I think it's like, not really compatible with how you see your future. And it's gonna be like a lifelong hustle. And she's like, I just don't know. That's a lie. I completely wanna dump him as soon as possible.

[Ronnie]

I don't know if he's my person. Hold on, Peach. When you're crying, bend over so the tears roll off your eyes and onto the floor. All right, thank you. And that brings us to the end of summer halfway.

[Ben]

Thank you, Chicago, for being a wonderful crowd as always. Have a great night.

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