#2802 Below Deck Down Under S03E11: Go Greece Lightning

Summary

Watch What Crappens - Episode #2802 Summary: Below Deck Down Under S03E11: Go Greece Lightning

Release Date: April 15, 2025

Introduction

In Episode #2802 of Watch What Crappens, hosts Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam delve into the latest happenings on Below Deck Down Under. Titled "Go Greece Lightning," this episode highlights intense interpersonal drama, pivotal staffing changes, and the intricate dynamics that unfold aboard the luxury yacht. Ben and Ronnie provide their signature blend of humor and insightful critique, offering listeners a comprehensive breakdown of the episode's key moments.

Key Plot Points

1. Crossover and New Cast Dynamics

   The episode begins with an exciting announcement: Below Deck Down Under is engaging in a crossover with the full cast of Salt Lake City. Daisy takes on the role of chief stew, while Ben steps in as the cook. This unexpected collaboration sets the stage for heightened drama and fresh interactions among the crew.

   Ben Mandelker [05:51]: "This is a good stunt. You know, I wonder if they're going to do it..."

2. Conflict with Johnny and Vihan

   A significant portion of the episode focuses on the escalating tension between Johnny and Vihan. The conflict reaches a boiling point when Johnny accidentally ends up in the wrong bunk, leading to a series of misunderstandings and confrontations.

   Ronnie Karam [07:14]: "Johnny had walked this all over again because, you know..."

   Ben and Ronnie express their frustration with Vihan's actions, particularly his disrespect towards Johnny's boundaries and the unintended consequences of his behavior.

   Ben Mandelker [09:05]: "He was being so disrespectful to Johnny's wishes..."

3. Johnny's Departure

   The culmination of the conflict results in Johnny being fired by Captain Jason. This decision is portrayed as a necessary action to maintain order and professionalism aboard the yacht, despite Johnny's previous reliability and good work ethic.

   Ben Mandelker [26:27]: "I have learned..."

   The hosts discuss the emotional weight of Johnny's departure, highlighting the complexity of dealing with crew members who exhibit both commendable skills and problematic behavior.

4. Introduction of Nate

   To fill the void left by Johnny, Nate is introduced as the new bosun. Nate's background as a children's party entertainer from Sydney adds a quirky dimension to his character, which is both endearing and somewhat awkward.

   Ronnie Karam [55:24]: "He is a deck slash stew..."

   Ben and Ronnie find Nate's nerdy charm and unawareness of his attractiveness appealing, anticipating his positive influence on the crew dynamics.

5. Guest Interactions and Mob Wives Theme

   The episode also showcases interactions with guests celebrating the fourth anniversary of their PR company. Their request for a "Mob Wives" themed rum tasting and distillery tour leads to creative challenges for the crew, particularly Zarina and Lara, who clash over presentation details like plate colors.

   Ben Mandelker [75:08]: "Can we coach you insult. And then can we get a fish."

   The hosts critique the crew's handling of the theme, especially Lara's abrasive management style and Zarina's commitment to her culinary vision.

Hosts' Commentary and Insights

Ben and Ronnie provide continuous commentary throughout the episode, offering their perspectives on the unfolding drama:

• On Vihan's Behavior:

  Ben Mandelker [09:36]: "I just feel like such a waste of working out..."

  They condemn Vihan's lack of judgment and respect, emphasizing the negative impact of his actions on team cohesion.

• On Johnny's Firing:

  Ronnie Karam [27:12]: "I didn't feel guilty because that aggression's weird..."

  The hosts debate the fairness and necessity of Johnny's termination, ultimately agreeing that maintaining a respectful environment is paramount.

• On Nate's Introduction:

  Ben Mandelker [56:53]: "I'm a very still sleeper..."

  Ben and Ronnie express enthusiasm about Nate's potential, blending humor with genuine support for his role on the yacht.

• On Crew Dynamics:

  Ben Mandelker [73:38]: "I don't know what Marina did..."

  They analyze the strained relationships among the crew, particularly focusing on Lara's emerging villainous persona and Zarina's struggles to fit in.

Notable Quotes

• Ronnie Karam on Luxury Viewing:

  [00:00] "One of the reasons we love watching Bravo shows is for the luxury..."

• Ben Mandelker on Virgin Voyages:

  [00:21] "Over $1,000 in value is included in every sailing..."

• Ronnie on Johnny's Aggression:

  [09:11] "Yeah, that guy sucks. He sucks."

• Ben on Leadership Lessons:

  [27:12] "I've learned if I'm ever the captain... they will be fired immediately."

• Ronnie on Lara's Antics:

  [85:07] "We're gonna have a great, great time."

Conclusion

Episode #2802 of Watch What Crappens offers a thorough and entertaining analysis of the tumultuous events aboard Below Deck Down Under. Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam successfully navigate the intricate web of drama, providing listeners with both critical insights and humorous anecdotes. From Johnny's contentious departure to Nate's charming entrance, the hosts capture the essence of reality TV's allure—the blend of luxury, interpersonal conflicts, and the relentless pursuit of harmony aboard the high seas.

Listeners who enjoy behind-the-scenes critiques of Bravo shows will find this episode particularly engaging, as Ben and Ronnie balance their mockery with genuine appreciation for the complexities of reality television.

Featured Quotes with Timestamps:

• Ronnie Karam [00:00]: "One of the reasons we love watching Bravo shows is for the luxury..."
• Ben Mandelker [05:51]: "This is a good stunt..."
• Ronnie Karam [07:14]: "Johnny had walked this all over again because..."
• Ben Mandelker [09:05]: "He was being so disrespectful to Johnny's wishes..."
• Ben Mandelker [26:27]: "I have learned..."
• Ronnie Karam [55:24]: "He is a deck slash stew..."
• Ben Mandelker [75:08]: "Can we coach you insult. And then can we get a fish."
• Ben Mandelker [73:38]: "I don't know what Marina did..."
• Ronnie Karam [85:07]: "We're gonna have a great, great time."

Final Thoughts

Ben and Ronnie wrap up the episode with anticipation for upcoming episodes, particularly eager to see Lara's transformation into a villain and Zarina's emotional turmoil. Their dynamic banter and insightful observations make Watch What Crappens a must-listen for fans seeking both entertainment and a deeper understanding of their favorite Bravo shows.

Transcript

[Ronnie Karam]

One of the reasons we love watching Bravo shows is for the luxury. I mean, come on. Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, most of the time I can just watch it for the shots of the gorgeous city and the houses.

[Ben Mandelker]

And let's not Forget Lisa Barlow's $60,000 ring that she lost.

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh, heck yeah. If you're looking for a way to experience luxury for yourself, try Virgin Voyages.

[Ben Mandelker]

Over $1,000 in value is included in every sailing. Everything they offer, from their menus created by Michelin star chefs to their cabins designed by top international firms, is the pinn of luxury.

[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

I am so excited to go on my first Virgin cruise. You know, the idea of a kid free ship is very appealing to me. And all these menus, it's like definitely a boat made for Ben.

[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

I use Whole Foods all the time for little parties that I have to get, you know, little charcuterie plates put together. They have the best ingredients. I just love this place.

[Ben Mandelker]

Save on the best of spring. With great everyday prices at Whole Foods Markets, who cares what happens? There's so much that crappens. Hello and welcome to Watch what Crappens, a podcast about all that crap on Bravo that we just love to talk about. I'm Ben Mandelker, and joining me today is the wonderful and glorious Ronnie Caram. Hi, Ronnie, how are you?

[Ronnie Karam]

Hello.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hi. Well, everyone, we only have three stops left on the mounting hysteria tour. Well, there could be five. We have two shows that we're trying to add onto the schedule, but you know, business, business, business. Nothing is locked down yet. So for right now, we have three shows left. We're going to Austin and Dallas. That's going to be on May 9 and May 10 and then las Vegas. This is going to be great. Wise guys. Town Square, Las Vegas, May 15, our first ever Vegas show. That's going to be, as some would say, a hoot. So we're gonna have a great time with that. The Tickets are at watchforcrappens.com Come join us. Also come join us on Patreon. Patreon.com Watch for crappins. We you have crapps on demand where you can watch us on video. You can see a peek into my childhood bedroom, which is where I'm recording from today. Also, we have bonus episodes. We have a double bonus episode up of the White Lotus season finale. So if you're a White Lotus fan, go listen to that. And then we, we, I mean, we have like literally so many bonus episodes. So go get lost in them and have fun. So that's all the news. That's the most exciting thing that has happened in the past minute is all that news. But now, oh, and also thanks to everyone who came to Crappy Hour last night. We always have fun with that. Go check out Crappy Hour. That's it. So today. Today, Below Deck Down Under. Now Below Deck down under is in the Bravo News. Lightly. You may not have this, or maybe you did hear it, that Below Deck down under is doing a crossover with the full cast of Salt Lake City. And I. And Daisy's going to be the. The chief Stew, and Ben is going to be the cook. This is as stunty as stunts get, and I am totally, totally here for it.

[Ronnie Karam]

I love a stunt.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, this is a good stunt. You know, I wonder if they're going to do it. Like. Like, we'll see a full episode of Salt Lake City, and we'll see it on the boat, like a proper Real Housewives episode. And then we go onto the boat and we see, like, the upstairs, downstairs version, where now we see all the staff who was. Is it gonna be like Rashomon, where we see what happened on the boat side? You know, I'm so curious to see how that's gonna play out.

[Ronnie Karam]

I don't know, but I'm super excited to check it out. That's for sure. A little Below Deck. This one was a pretty good one. Although it did give us kind of a reset, which worries me, because, you know, it takes. It takes a good six episodes for these seasons to get good, when everybody really learns to hate each other. So.

[Ben Mandelker]

No, but I think it's gonna be okay, Ronnie, because it's like what we were talking about last week, which is that now we have set the stage for, like, a Lara Zarina relationship crumbling.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yes, well, that's true. Now we get that. So that's good. We finally get to see Lara's mean girl energy come out. We got. We saw a little bit of it today, but we're gonna start to see it blossom over the next few weeks, which is what we've been wanting, you know?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So where we left off was that Alicia had crawled into the wrong bunk by accident. And of course, because Vian is, you know, the worst. He just is happy to cuddle her no matter what. He doesn't care. It's just a warm body is crawled up next to him.

[Ronnie Karam]

Johnny had walked this all over again because, you know, I watched it last week, but I didn't do Bruder film it. You know, I didn't, like, go frame by frame and watch it over and over. I was just so shocked by that twist that I was like, oh. And then I just let it go. But Then watching it again this week, you know, people were singing comments and, you know, all over these here Internets that Vihan had earplugs in, and he didn't know what was going on. Like, they had the Von Defenders and then they had, like, the Alicia Shamers who were like, she knew what bed she was going into. She knew that Johnny was on the bottom bunk. She purposely got into Vion's bed, which I don't understand why she would do that. And then this week, we saw Von take out his earpod or whatever the hell he had there while she was still saying, Johnny, Johnny, and then just pulled her in for a cuddle. And then he admits later, he's like, well, I just thought she wanted to talk to somebody besides every. Besides Johnny. Talk to you. Thought she wanted to talk to you. And you were, what a dick. This guy. This guy's such a piece of.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, yeah. No, none of it makes sense. Even if he had earplugs in, which I cannot believe. There are people who are defending beyond right now. Like, it's actually so sad. I'm sad for you. I'm actually genuinely sad if you sat there and went on the Internet and was like, no, don't be mad at that. V on. He had earplugs and he didn't know who it was. Like, I'm genuinely sad for you because you have terrible judgment, but, like, someone just crawls into your bed with you and you just auto. You just auto cuddle with them. No. Especially when your buddy was like, this is a girl I like, so please don't be handsy with her. So what's even worse is that. And what's not even worse? Because we. It was obvious to the rest of us he knew exactly who it was. So he was being. First of all, he was. He was just being so disrespectful to Johnny's wishes. But it's also kind of like, you know, she. He hears her saying, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny.

[Ronnie Karam]

He.

[Ben Mandelker]

She's obviously confused and he's taking advantage of that situation. It's awful. He's terrible.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, that guy sucks. He sucks. So also, he gets grosser as it goes on. I don't know if that's. I mean, I know his personality obviously does, but, like, he was so cute in the beginning.

[Ben Mandelker]

Like, he was.

[Ronnie Karam]

And then at the. By the end, he's just, like, so gross, you know?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, yeah, he's a. He's a real piece of. So, yeah, I. I'm surprised that there are any defenders of him out There.

[Ronnie Karam]

I just feel like such a waste of working out. Like, you work out so much, and this is. This is how you end it. You know what I mean? You put in all that work at the gym, and this is how you ended it. You know, you could have had such a good life. You had everything. You were little, you were cute, you were worked out, and now look at you. Now look at you.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's the sordid tale of the men who work out and got beautiful bodies. Unfortunately, they usually have terrible personalities. So it's just. I don't. Can't get it all.

[Ronnie Karam]

I choose. I don't know many of them, but I choose to believe that that's not true.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I, like, that's like the prize.

[Ronnie Karam]

In the cereal box. So you hope that they're at least nice.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I mean, there are definitely, like, really nice and really hot. Like, there. There are definitely nice guys and great guys who are worked out, but unfortunately, there's a large segment of guys who are really worked out, who are just awful.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, unfortunately, as I tell all of my girlfriends who complain about dating and all of my boyfriends who complain about dating, the ugly ones can be just as mean. So that's the problem, you know? Then you go to, like, a homely person, and they suck, too. So what are you gonna do, you know? Yeah, don't date. Date your hand like the rest of us. Okay, so that's enough of that. So we see Jason is now woken up, which, you know, is. They make it look like he's woken up by yelling, Jason was brought out of bed by these producers, you know, Totally.

[Ben Mandelker]

Because he was my first thought. My first thought entirely. He's on a whole different floor. So he's like, johnny, Johnny, Johnny, would you like a kimono? And then beyond's like, I don't know what's going on? I don't know. Do you not realize that you were in like, you. You were cuddling with his girl, man. Come on, bro.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Johnny's like, this is horseshit. And Jason comes in and takes off the T shirt from the camera so we can see Johnny slowly melting down. And Jason's just like, oh, what do we do here? How do we make this a team? I would love to just let you guys work it out on your own, but he can't do that today. So then we go to Alicia, who I like, Alicia is bothered but not bother enough. Bothered enough to snack?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

Not bothered enough to not snack. She's like, yeah, it's late. I'm drunk. I'M snacking while this trauma's going on. And I like, that's my kind of girl. Because I'm a trauma snacker as well.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And she's like. So I went in and I thought it was Johnny's bed, and it was actually Vihan and Lara's like. And Johnny walked in on that, and he went mental. She's like, yeah. So then Johnny, meanwhile, is like, I need. I just go outside somewhere, these boats, and it's like, mate, just try not to treat everything. No damaging, please. No damaging. Okay? Johnny's you. For everyone's safety and yours, I'm gonna put you in a hotel tonight. Wait, please. No. No damaging. And then we'll have a good chat about it in the morning. Okay? Well, most likely, you'll be fired. Okay?

[Ronnie Karam]

He's like, yes, sir. And, you know, this is below deck, down down under. And not below deck, sailing. Because that other sailing boat is so damn damaged already. There's, like, cabinets falling over and door is unable to close. Like, that's a damaged machine. Johnny would have been fine on that boat, but this boat, he's like, no damage. How Jason? So he's like, oh, I can't handle.

[Ben Mandelker]

Jason's like, listen, the damage is my department, okay? Find me a good. Find me a good port town. I will damage this boat.

[Ronnie Karam]

Right, but you don't think we're allowed to damage. Mate. Docks, restaurants, but not the boat, right? Not cabinets in the boat. These came from a very glamorous store called Ikea. You can be safe.

[Ben Mandelker]

So he's very alarmed.

[Ronnie Karam]

He's like, I'm alarmed by this behavior. And you can't have this on the boat. This is not the Johnny I know. This is not the Johnny tonight. We've got to get to the bottom of it. So he's gonna do this in the morning because emotions are high. So Bri is like, oh, my God. I need to see what. Where Harry is. How's Harry feeling about me? I mean, how's he feeling about me?

[Ben Mandelker]

Lara's like, he needs you. He needs you. Which is actually not true at all. Especially given the fact that, like, you would think after this hectic night, that Brie would spend the night with. With Harry in that guest room, share, like, another little, like, kiss on the lips and part ways. Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

Harry's like, I'm going to be sleeping with my trauma this evening. Thank you. Maybe we'll talk to you tomorrow.

[Ben Mandelker]

That was hot and heavy, and this.

[Ronnie Karam]

Is a big thing to say, but I want to say this before we Go to bed. I would love for you to shut the door behind you as you leave. Thank you.

[Ben Mandelker]

Do you want to cuddle tonight with your own pillow in your own bed? Because that's what I'm offering for you.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Vihan is texting. Wait, is he texting or calling? I guess he calls Alicia.

[Ben Mandelker]

And he calls on the phone. Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

And she's like, I'm in my room. That was not intentional. And he's like, honestly, it's fine. She's not the one that did something wrong. Douche. You are.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, you did. It's such a. It was really kind of like a violation, so it really bothers me that.

[Ronnie Karam]

They never address it.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I think it's. And I could have sworn when I watched the episode last week that Vion, like, kissed her shoulder. I could have sworn I saw or heard that, but I was too lazy to go back to verify it. But I'm gonna just have. It's in my mental. It's in my mental space. Either way.

[Ronnie Karam]

He.

[Ben Mandelker]

He definitely, like, spoons her. And I just think it's when she. If she thinks she's getting into bed and she's spooning with a different man, and the. The man that she's with is spooning her in return, knowing that he's not the man that she thinks he's with. I don't know. I think that's sh. Think that's wrong.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, we all do. I'm not making anything forgives her, so that's pretty good. So she's like, but where's Johnny now? And he's like, I don't know what the. Is going on. Captain took him away. And she's like, no. He goes, yeah, because he's crazy. It's crazy. I mean, what, a bird's gonna come into your bed and you're not gonna cuddle? That would be mean. That would be mean. I'm not a mean person.

[Ben Mandelker]

So Zarina is helping Harry get set up in the guest cabin, and he's like, I can't go back to that cabin. I absolutely can't. I'm not even sure Harry knows what's going on at this point. And Serena's like, no, you can't do. So then Lara and Bree show up, and Harry's like, what's going on? Are we here for a very small kiss? And then you guys will absolutely leave the room. And Lara's like, well, Alicia went into the cabin thinking it was Johnny and didn't know what was going on. Then Johnny walked in the cabin and Alicia was in bed with the yarn and it fucking kicked off. And then there's screaming and Brie's like. And he told Jason he's ready to leave. What does it mean?

[Ronnie Karam]

Harry's just like, oh, I'm gonna stay here. Had enough trauma for the night. Good night, everybody. And to the love of my life, I haven't met you yet, but when I do, it's going to be amazing. Good night, Bri.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, Brie, one last thing. You didn't hear this, but I threatened to walk off the boat because there was nothing keeping me here. Okay, have a great night.

[Ronnie Karam]

Goodbye. Nothing keeping me here.

[Ben Mandelker]

Have a great sleep.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Serena is checking on Alicia, and she's like, oh, my God, this is all my fault. She eats, like, a taffy or whatever the she's eating. And Serena's like, no, it's not your fault. You're good. You're good. All we need you to do is concentrate a little bit harder on Aolis folk. Edible aolies. All right? That'll solve everything.

[Ben Mandelker]

She's. So Alicia feels bad. She's saying she feels gutted. And Lara's saying that she was scared. Like, she's like, that scared me. And Zarina's like, yeah, I'm just trying to figure it out. And Lara's like, strange person, stop speaking to me. I'm having an inner monologue. So then it's the next morning, and Jason radios Lara to the bridge, and everyone starts waking up, and Alicia is wondering if Johnny's back on the boat yet, but, like, he's still at the hotel, and now they're wondering if he. If they think he's gonna get fired. And Breeze suspects he will.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. So Jason and Laura talk, and he's like, let's digest last night, as I was trying to do when I was woken up because someone was banging into cabinets, I still have three undigested peanut M M sitting by my bedside. So let's get this over with so I can get back to my best friends.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, well, I was trying to digest the M M's because I couldn't quite digest the soup that was served with a fork. So, please, let's work on this.

[Ronnie Karam]

So she's like, well, you know, I heard from Alicia's point, she tried to get in bed with Johnny. She got in bed with the wrong guy. She said something about Vyond trying to clean the deck at the wrong times, which is horrible, and not leaving his team properly. So.

[Ben Mandelker]

And Jason's like, all right, you want to go get her? So Then they. She goes and gets her. And meanwhile, Marina's making pancakes, which is exciting. So then Jason's like, okay, sorry, did I wake you up? She's like, oh, all right. Well, how are you feeling? Not awake. I mean, very awake. I was totally awake. Not great. It's like, all right, well, you haven't done anything wrong, but what do you recall happening? So she talks about how she went into her. The room thinking it was Johnny, and it was all kicking off because she saw Harry crying. And I was like, wow. Lara must have been so happy that she didn't have to tattle on that part. She's like, thank you. Thank you for not making me be the person who has the title yet again on Vyon.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, but it was annoying that that wasn't part of it. Like, first. I mean, my story would have been okay. The whole night was chaos. First, Vihan yells at Harry and makes him cry, and then he starts cuddling with some girl who's not his and pisses off Johnny. I mean, I don't know. I need Jason to know more because Jason's in his. His cabin too much. He doesn't know all this is going on. Somebody needs to tell him. And Harry is, like, such a big gossip. Like, you know, we get on Harry for being a little tattletale on this boat, but come on, man. Laura, you're a tattletale. To you? What the hell? This is your job.

[Ben Mandelker]

I honestly think Lara was working her way up to it. She wasn't gonna, like, lead with that. I think she was gonna lead with this and then be like. And, you know, the thing is with Vihani causes so much chaos, but then Alicia just drops it right in there. So, you know, Lara's like, yes. Love that. Thank you for accelerating that bullet point.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. But you know what, Jason? Here's a couple people. Jason's always going to stand up for. Von and cabinets. So Jason's like, where was he punching? Was he punching in the bedroom at cabinets? That's a no. No. That's a no. No, David. Yeah. Yeah. And I was trying to tell him it was a mistake, you know, and then Lara's like, it's not your fault. It's him. It's not you. And he like, well, you know, there was aggression there. He was punching cabinets, slamming doors of cabinets. And I've got to make a safe environment for the cabinets at this point, otherwise the cabinets aren't going to want to work here anymore. Everybody understand what I'm saying?

[Ben Mandelker]

Right? Listen, Lycia, I'm always here. You can always knock on my. On my office, just softly, because, you know, doors have feelings, too, because. Thank you for your time.

[Ronnie Karam]

So my biggest managerial decision in eight weeks is going to be to protect the cabinets. I want that on the record.

[Ben Mandelker]

So she leaves, leaving just Jason and Lara alone. And now Jason's like, all right. I sense like, there's some good goss. So let's tell me. Spill the tea. Sister Harry in tears. What led to that, do you think? I know you know. So tell me. So then she's like, of course. So happy to say that Harry was distraught because. Oh, because of what Vion said to him. She's really, you know, teasing it out. And she's like, vion. So. Yeah, well, there's been kind of a situation with Vyon where it just was not nice to be around him at all. She's being so vague, like, just say it, Laura. Just spill all the tea.

[Ronnie Karam]

It's weird. She acts like she just doesn't even want to be there to talk about it. She's like, all right. I mean, V on this, V on that. I'm like, come on. This is your chance. Get it. Get on it. And so she's like, yeah, you know, nobody wants to be around Vihan. And I. He's like, gaslighting me. Like, I feel like I'm going crazy. But then no one wants to be around him, so I know I'm not crazy. And he's like, oh, I'm gonna talk with everyone today. Now, please get a blanket and cuddle the cabinets. All right. So then he brings Harry up and asked about the Vyond situation. And he's like, yeah. He said, you know, get out of everyone's business. You know, things are gonna go bad. He was yelling, and it got to me. It got to me the way he spoke to me. It wasn't nice, I'll tell you that much. It wasn't noise.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. I didn't want to go back to the cabin, and I didn't want to see him, so I slept upstairs. And then Zarina's like, well, he shows his face to you. Then he shows a face to other people. And Viana's cause so much drama, it starts to build on people. At the end of the day, you get when people are reacting this upset to the same sort of thing, it just shows. It's not one person putting the blame on someone.

[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ben Mandelker]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ronnie Karam]

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[Ronnie Karam]

So he's like, well, looks like I've got to make some decisions. Damn it. I'm gonna have to be out of bed all day. It's not a kimono day. All right? Mark kimono day off of my calendar, Right? Figure something out here. So now he calls Johnny to come. And meanwhile, Viana Adair are talking, and Fiona's like, I don't know. I don't know even what's going on. It's like, oh, yeah, well, I'm trying to think, you know, what you're thinking, but I don't know what you're thinking. Yeah, here's. Here's what I know you're not thinking. People throwing a ball made out of pig skin, catching it, tackling each other. And then, you know, a country song playing about a truck. I can guarantee you're not thinking about that loser.

[Ben Mandelker]

I used to have a truck full of chicken, and I was literally waking up with the girl in my bed, Alicia, you know, And I thought, she wants to talk to someone other than Harry or Johnny then. And she wants to talk. She wants to talk about things. Things. With my hands wrapped around her boobies. And then Johnny walked in. It was just chaos. Like, why am I always in the middle? If it's not work, then it's pleasure.

[Ronnie Karam]

I just don't understand. It's like everywhere I go, people want me, you know, I just don't get it. So now Jason and Johnny are talking, and Johnny's like, my hand is good, thank you. And he's like, well, I was thinking about last night. He's like, yes, I was thinking about last night. I definitely lost. And he's got this little smile on his face. He's like, yes, last night I lost my composure. I lost it.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, looks like, you know, you have, you know, look, you've worked so well, but punching walls and having that aggression, especially against innocent cabinets, I can't tolerate it. For the safety of the crew and us going forward, I've decided that you're going to be the one who drives this boat right into the dock. Please enjoy.

[Ronnie Karam]

Enjoy being the captain mate. I have given you race, but he doesn't. He's like, you know, I have to let you go. And Johnny, which I was kind of surprised by. I didn't suspect. I didn't expect you to immediately let him go.

[Ben Mandelker]

I thought so, too, because he's been, like, a really good worker. I thought he was gonna get a certain warning. And then I kind of felt guilty that my first instinct wasn't like, this guy's got to go immediately. Zero tolerance. Because Jason's like, zero tolerance. This aggression is not tolerated. And then I thought, am I a dick? Am I a bad person? Because my first instinct wasn't zero tolerance. Because then I was like, ultimately, I actually think Jason did the right thing. But, like, I felt bad for my. I felt bad that my instinct was not as severe as Jason's. And now I know going forward that my instinct will be. I have learned.

[Ronnie Karam]

I didn't. I didn't feel guilty because that aggression's weird. It's too much like, he should have been mad. People who are saying, like, oh, he has every right to be pissed. Of course he did. But you don't have a right to be like that. That's.

[Ben Mandelker]

No, I'm saying. But I'm not saying I felt guilty. I felt guilty that my first thought was, oh, like, if I were Jason, like, maybe I'll give him, like, he gets, like, a stern reprimand or, like, some sort of docking of pay or whatever. I felt guilty that my instinct. My first instinct wasn't to say, this is zero tolerance and you're fired. But now that I've seen, I don't know, I've learned, and I know if I'm ever the captain of a boat and someone does that, they will be fired immediately. Thank you, Captain Jason.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Johnny's out, and he's like, I understand. Because, you know, there is this part of me that came back to life, and it doesn't exist in me anymore. I was like, oh, it exists.

[Ben Mandelker]

It exists.

[Ronnie Karam]

And he's like, after so many years, it comes back, and I hate it. I hate it. I don't belong here. And he's like, all right, well, you made that easy. Glad you understand, mate. See you later, Hulk. And he's like, oh, no hard feelings. Thank you so much for everything you've taught me. Oh. In the Arrow Eros, I have kiss for you whenever you come visit me.

[Ben Mandelker]

In life, smart person is one who tries to learn, find lessons in everything he does. And what teaches a person how to become a better human being. It's the bad days and the accidents. I really don't hold grudge against Alicia Vihan. Now I'm thinking more straight. And I can see just very, very bad timing. Like, Johnny, you just punched our camera.

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, another lesson to be learned.

[Ronnie Karam]

He's holding his mic like a tiny mic and just crushing it to dust. It's like, Johnny.

[Ben Mandelker]

So it's always the guys were the most, like, over the top with Their chivalry. Right. The ones who were like giving the roses and like, oh, beautiful, beautiful. Alicia, your eyes are so beautiful. They're always the ones who are like the psychos. I'm sorry.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. You know, and Johnny had a lot of good qualities for sure, but he was also a massive shister too. So let's not forget that he just did it in like a more like, like stereotypical manly way than Harry. Because, you know, Harry will just go in and be like, girls, get what I heard where he's like, you know, who's trying to ruin your reputation on the boat? Harry, you know, he does it in kind of a quieter way, so he gets away with it. But, you know, he was pretty nice compared to a lot of people that get fired on this show. Usually they make you really root for the person to get fired. And this time I felt like it was deserved. But, you know, overall, I'm sad.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, it was sad because I feel like we actually, I feel like probably Johnny, he probably, most of the time is probably like a stand up guy and pretty good, but he has an anger issue. And it's sad when you see someone who actually seems like a pretty decent human being, but they have a demon and they have to. You have to work with that. That's. It's. You feel bad, you know, that's going to be something that's gonna be a lifelong struggle for him. So bye.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Alicia goes, oh, I'm sorry.

[Ben Mandelker]

No, I'm just. I just was like. But I was going on to what you was gonna say.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. So Alicia goes to say bye to him and she's crying and he's like, I don't blame you. I don't think you really knew what happened, although you could feel that the body beside you was hairless and covered in sludge. But that's neither here nor there, you know, I'm sorry to you, I'm sorry to cabinet. I'm sorry to other cabinet. Goodbye.

[Ben Mandelker]

And do you like that Johnny, Johnny in a sad state does become kind of like a telenovela or like a soap star. Sweet Alicia. Yeah, it is better to go. I'm like, do people really talk like this? I always thought it was just in the movies.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, he does that kind of thing where he gets fired, but he still gives an Oscar speech like he just won an award. He's like, I'd like to thank everybody here for teaching me all of the lessons I came here to learn. I would like to thank the cameramen, the lighting men, the sound people, the deck itself. Without a dirty deck, how would I have learned to scrub?

[Ben Mandelker]

Goodbye, the people. The people on the other side of the ocean. The little dots of light that are people's souls tuning in to see me every week as I leave.

[Ronnie Karam]

I would like to say I was surprised to even be here and to realize that you like me. You really, really like me.

[Ben Mandelker]

Antonia Vardolos, I have failed you. Goodbye, everyone.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Alicia's like, I'm heartbroken. I mean, he's such a large part of my journey. You. I learned how to fry an egg. I went on a date. Journey over. Am I right? But she's a stronger person now, and she's gonna look more closely before she gets into any bed, as you know. You would. I would. I would be going into bed like, is that just my candle? I'd be feeling around the whole bed, like, what is this hard thing? Is this a candle? Turn on my lights every time.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's a game show. New game show hosted by Ronnie Caram. Is that your candle? It's just setting blind people blindfolded into dark rooms, touching beds, and seeing if it's a dick or a Kindle.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, actually, that kind of is my thing because I keep everything on my bed. My vape's on my bed. My Kindle's on my bed. My phone's on my bed. My AirPods are on. Like, everything is just piled on, you know, under pillows in my bed. And so if I fall asleep on the wrong side, the Kindle's under some pillow on the wrong side. And then before you know it, I'm throwing pillows everywhere and putting on the. Find my iPhone on the watch and all that stuff. So, yeah, I could do that. Like. Like, what's in my bed? It's Ronnie. Ronnie Carroll.

[Ben Mandelker]

What is the pillow? Filing cabinet. I'm too scared to, like, every now and then, I'll sometimes. Sometimes I'll go to sleep when Dom's out of town. Sometimes I'll go to sleep with, like, one or two cookbooks on the left on the side of the bed. Cause I'll be reading them at night, and then I'll be like, oh, I'm tired. I'll just put them here to the side here, Gail. And I put it here on the left. Left. And then. Because the thing is, they're sturdy, so I know they're not gonna. They're generally not. I'm a very still sleeper. I don't thrash at all. I barely move. Like. Like, the bed is almost exactly the same as when I get out of it. So I know the cookbooks will be fine, but I'll tell you, I won't put my computer. I will not do a Sierra. I will not put my computer on my bed. I am too scared. It's too expensive. And I am not gonna. I am not gonna risk that thing falling off the bed. Yeah, but I would do an iPad, I think an iPad, I think would be okay.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, iPad. Yeah, that goes in there. All of it. It put it in the bed. What would you wake up with candy wrappers in there? I mean, you never know what's in there. Spin M M's in my bed.

[Ben Mandelker]

I've definitely to come out. What would you do if you put this on your bed and went to sleep? How big can you go?

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh, so Johnny gives another speech. He's like, it has been a pleasure. It is better this way. Always life brings you events, what you actually need inside. Thank you, Boat. And Jason's like, all right, well, whatever. We've gotten you a new Hyundai Brick to drive home. So enjoy that.

[Ben Mandelker]

Would you like to look over the side of the. Of the pier here one last. One last time and comment on the fish? Oh, most beautiful fish. Absolutely beautiful. Beautiful, darling fish. I've never seen such a beautiful fish in my life. I will get the fish. Okay, Johnny, you can get into the. Get into your car.

[Ronnie Karam]

Goodbye, zebrafish. Goodbye, plant eating fish. Fly eating fish. I mean, goodbye is with a smile. Always with a smile. Why are you smiling at my woman? I'm sorry. That part of me is dead ill.

[Ben Mandelker]

You can eat it. I'm sorry. More Il. It is not. It is inside. And I thought got dead and gone away.

[Ronnie Karam]

So now the girl, Lauren, Zarina are like, well, what. What do you think's gonna happen with Von? And she's like, you know, just a big talk. It's just gonna happen. A big talk. What else ever happens with Von? And so she didn't say that. I did because I'm like, oh, God, he's not gonna fire Von. There's no way. This guy does nothing but stand up for this piece of every episode. I was. I was already mad coming into this scene.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I was like. I was like. I was also like, it's only gonna be like, 1 1. Like, you're not gonna fire two people. So it's going into the episode, I was like, it's gonna be either Johnny or it could be Vyond, but it's probably just gonna be Johnny. So Johnny is. He basically calls up Vion, and Vion comes up to the wheelhouse. And Jason's like, what a morning. I had to let Johnny go. Forgot to give him a kimono. Feel terrible about that. Real marketing opportunity. Lost his punching walls. Aggression is just not something we can tolerate. But I've also had some very telling conversations about you today, mate. And Vyon's like, really? He's like, yeah, like. Like last night you were screaming at Harry. And you know, Von's like, that tattletail Harry. But Harry was not the one who tattled this time. Harry merely cried on the side of the boat and said, I'm going to walk right off this boat. There's nothing holding me back. Not even a supermodel.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. And Von gets his Homer Simpson confused eyes. He's like, what? What, me? I was not screaming at Harry. I've never disrespected anyone, Anyone, ever. And he's like, all right, well, listen, I've given yourself some responsibility. You've really not done a great job. You're not cohesive in the interior, you know, list negativity won't be tolerated. And he's like, okay, there's not one person on this boat I wouldn't cuddle with, except maybe Lara. Maybe possibly Lara. But you know what? I've given them one of my crew deck members, which. No, you haven't. That is also her deck members or her interior.

[Ben Mandelker]

She's a deck stew.

[Ronnie Karam]

She's slash. Okay, She's. She's a deck slash stew.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's right. And this is what always happens. The deck st. It's always the deck team always claims them as it. As like their own. And no, it's not that way. I'm always happy to help. I'm always the one that's friendly and positive and smiling. I don't understand what all this is coming from. Jason's like, well, like, do you know.

[Ronnie Karam]

How many people I've offered my penis to?

[Ben Mandelker]

Do you have know how many times I've had coffee with so many people because they enjoy my company? Well, I know what you're saying. And at the end of the day.

[Ronnie Karam]

You'Re nothing for nothing for the life of the poor. It's a struggle.

[Ben Mandelker]

Who is singing that song right now? Don't worry about that. It's just the boat. It's the ghost in the boat I've given them.

[Ronnie Karam]

The cabinets were singing much sadder songs earlier. Unfortunately, Castle on the Cloud rings a bell.

[Ben Mandelker]

Hold on. What are the cabinets singing now? Summertime in the living is lazy Doing a real porgy and best mood now. Okay, anyway, the point is This. I know you're confused. I feel like you're not taking accountability for the things that you've been. That's been happening. And with everything else that's going on, I'm going to make a change. You're the common denominator, creating the divide within the team. It's like an infection, and I need to cut the infection out, so I'm letting you go.

[Ronnie Karam]

But I cut the infection out before I came here. Do you know how much penicillin I took? How could you do this to me? And he's like, all right, you're the common denominator. Now you're bringing math into it. Please leave.

[Ben Mandelker]

But I have a. I have it. I have a. I had a chicken truck. All right, I don't know what that means, but you're going to have to go.

[Ronnie Karam]

Can I at least take the blast polish? Because it looks really good on my pecs. All right, just go. Please. Just go now. You're embarrassing everyone. Why are you on my lap? Please get off of my lap. What? Just trying to show you love. Don't touch me. It's against the rules. Please go.

[Ben Mandelker]

I'm stuck. I've been. I've been trying my absolute, absolute okayest and didn't appreciate that. So be it. So he's mad.

[Ronnie Karam]

Show is this that mere mediocrity isn't rewarded.

[Ben Mandelker]

I mean, so what? I nearly drowned. Drowned a guest. And so what? I cuddled with someone that she didn't realize she was cuddling with me. I don't think this is grounds for expulsion. I don't understand this. So he goes, makes a beeline for a dare. And he's like, can I come quickly in? She's like, okay. And so he basically hugs her, and he's like, I've been let go. And she doesn't give a. She's like, oh, wow. Well, I'm sorry, hon. Okay.

[Ronnie Karam]

He's like, what is that on my back? Did you just pat my butt? And she's like, oh, it's painted the tail on the donkey.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's like, if you heard bad news, but you were at the diner and the only person you have to hug is, like, the waitress who came by to give you a refill of coffee. Like, that's kind of the energy of this moment. Like, she doesn't really care about you. You, but she'll console you.

[Ronnie Karam]

But he's like, oh, having to say goodbye to a girl. He just, like, drops his head and starts sobbing. I died laughing. Also, I was cheering that Jason did This, you know, I give Jason a lot of this season, but I think he did the good thing. I was like, wow, that guy snaps from total inaction to like, all right, you're all fired. Goodbye. All right. He does love a double, man.

[Ben Mandelker]

He does love a double firing. He did that last year with Luke and Laura, who were two of the most vile people to ever be on Bloodeck. So then Adair is like, well, I think that we on is trying to convince himself as well as me that is not a problem. But he's got himself into a love triangle with Irene and Marina and he's ended up in situation with Alicia and whatever the hell that is. And his pissed off John, his best friend, he's bickering and always foul Harry and he's always fat with Lauren. I'm gonna miss him. But like, he was also kind of real dumb. He doesn't like to play, like, play in the mud and drive tractors and stuff. So, yeah, bye.

[Ronnie Karam]

There's a possibility I could meet. I could miss him at some point in my life. But I'll tell you this much, I'm never gonna miss him as much as I miss Koozies.

[Ben Mandelker]

You know, he won't understand why that song Pontoon is such a good song. He doesn't understand that lifestyle on the pontoon. Catching rays and making waves inside of the.

[Ronnie Karam]

So now Jason calls a crew meeting and he's like, all right, Johnny's out. No level of aggression against cabinets is ever, ever tolerated here. And listen, I don't want negativity here, all right? Here's what I want. Communitivity, all right? I want everybody to filled with the feeling that at any moment you could be lounging in a kimono from captain's lands. Do we understand?

[Ben Mandelker]

Like, yes, captain. Thank you. Thank you. So Laura's like saying, you know, Jason, making the decision to file beyond is an interesting decision. I mean, we're all gonna miss Johnny a lot. And she just sits there silently. I was like, oh, my goodness. Thank you for bringing the spirit of Kate Chastain with you today.

[Ronnie Karam]

So, yeah, Harry's telling the girls, if there's one thing I can trust, it's me. No, it's the captain's decision making choices. And poor Brie's like, but what does that mean about me? Does he not trust me? I hope we have a conversation about this later.

[Ben Mandelker]

So Jason calls up Australian Norma, known as Shelly, and he's like, all right, Norma, Norma Shelley, I need some CVS asap. And I'll need this right Away. Hope you're not too busy staying at home because you're not out on a date because no one's attracted to you. I can do it too.

[Ronnie Karam]

I can be funny. You goddamn monster. All right, listen here. Nobody wants a bowl length kimono. Shelly's just like, what the fuck?

[Ben Mandelker]

What does that mean? Sorry, it got away from me. Didn't make it.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, I guess it can all be normal, eh? Goodbye, Shelley. Or shall I say Sheila? Oh, fuck off, Captain. So Serena is now trying to make it light, and she's like, oh, yeah, I'm gonna get a matching tattoo with Jason this season. I'm gonna get Jason across the chest. And he goes, what font would that be? And she's like, roman. And he goes, would it be bold? Would it be bold font? I'm like, that's his font knowledge.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

So speaking of Kate Chastain. Kate Chastain is just at home, like, amateur pictures, stupid.

[Ben Mandelker]

So we go back to the tortoise sanctuary because everyone's day off. So they go and they pet the tortoises, which are so cute, those tortoises. And then they get the only person.

[Ronnie Karam]

On the cast that makes me feel young.

[Ben Mandelker]

They're like, oh, yeah, you, you. This is your first time with a von. We've had a lot of around here in this sanctuary. David over there, he's not so nice. He's cute. Don't want to get in bed with him.

[Ronnie Karam]

Listen, kids, this is sea life, all right? Look around. You got to be prepared. Notice one thing we don't got here. Cabinets. Okay? Remove temptation.

[Ben Mandelker]

So Shelly, text Jason. She's got. She's already got two CVs ready.

[Ronnie Karam]

She.

[Ben Mandelker]

I mean, I've got to say, Shelly does some good work. She was really quick. I mean, you wouldn't think that you'd be able to find some people who are ready to fly off to the middle of the Indian Ocean so quickly, but Shelly's on top of it.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, is she, though? Because one of the guys doesn't know anything. Like, one of the guys literally knows nothing. I think she just went outside and was like, all right, Jason just made some horrible dating comments at me person at Buffalo B. Wild Bills. What's it called? Buffalo bills and wings. BB2. What is it?

[Ben Mandelker]

Buffalo BW Squared. Buffalo wild Wings.

[Ronnie Karam]

Buffalo Wild Wings. Things. You want to come in here, you need a job. I've got a real for you to work for here. All right, Just. Here's a. Here's the thing. Only wear jogging pants. Just say no to kimonos. All Right. You're hired.

[Ben Mandelker]

You know what? We're gonna get a lot of people in here. They're gonna be really, really qualified. They don't know what they're doing. Have fun while your boat crashes. Yet again. Commercials.

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[Ben Mandelker]

Sue? He Jason leaves them to go deal with that and then everyone Else is going, like, they're having fun. They're at the beach and they're, like, snorkeling and having a nice time.

[Ronnie Karam]

And then here's something controversial to say. Those two guys should have been fired, but they should have been fired after beach day because I think this is the least eventful beach day we've ever seen on a below deck. This beach day. Nothing went on. They were just like, oh, all right. Well. Well, I like crackers. Me as well. All right, let's go home. This was fun.

[Ben Mandelker]

I know, but it. But there was one moment that was, like, not bad, which is that, like, Alicia and Lara are, like, chatting and, like, just. Just a moment of, like, Zarina being super awkward and, like, where. It's further evidence of a growing rift between Lara and Zarina because they've been. They've been nice and they've been friends all season. But Lara's talking to. To Alicia and she's saying, like, I still have friends from my first boat, Seal, that was 2008, and I think they're going to be friends forever. And Zarina comes, like, paddling up to them, all awkward and getting, like, thrown around by the surf, and she's like, hey, guys, how's it going? And Lara's like, oh, gross. One of my friends from 2008 that I don't like to hang out with.

[Ronnie Karam]

You know, I was just talking about all of my best friends from my other boat, and then look who walks in. I mean, this isn't Notre Dame, all right? You hunch, backing your way over here. It's like, geez, go back to your bell tower. Thank God. What the hell? I mean, just trying to be sexy here, you know, Just roll up my tits coming out. See, that's like, yes, your nipples out. Please. Put it away, please. Trying to be a little sexy. Hey, if you see bubbles coming out of the water, it's because I just farted. Right?

[Ben Mandelker]

Zarina's definitely developing some Mary Catherine Gallagher energy.

[Ronnie Karam]

She is. She's always kind of had it. That's why I like her. She's always just kind of like, yeah, it's sexy, isn't it? I just farted on myself.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, goodness. So I don't know if it was this the moment or was it later when Zarina's talking about how she's always trying to fit in with cool girls. Okay, I'll. I'll pause on that.

[Ronnie Karam]

But this was another moment. They're just like, okay, well, let's move away from this sand, the sandbar or whatever. She's like, all right. So then Jason checks in with Nate, who a new. Wait, is he.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, it's gonna be. Yeah, he calls. He calls Nate, who's gonna be the new boat.

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh, he calls him.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And he's like, hi, Nate. How are you? And Nate is, like, the most Australian Aussie. He's like, I'm doing good. And it's like, oh, well, your CV looks good. So how. He looks like, you'll be a. You're gonna have to hit the ground run. He's, like, always willing to help out. He's like, all right, well, looking forward to. Thank. Thank you very much. All right. Oh, good night. So we see his picture and is really cute, and he does kind of remind me of. Remember Chief Quimby from Inspector Gadget?

[Ronnie Karam]

No. Isn't that weird? I remember Inspector Gadget, and I remember Penny.

[Ben Mandelker]

Penny. Okay, Chief Quimby. He was always, like, popping up in, like, a garbage can to be like, I've got a secret message for you, and then the garbage can would explode. This guy sort of gives me that energy.

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh, yeah, he does.

[Ben Mandelker]

I can see he's gotta get a Chief Quimby vibe.

[Ronnie Karam]

I feel like you need to be honest with people on your CV and say, oh, I have a mustache now. I feel like that part was missing from the. Because if he showed up, I would be like, whoa, whoa, whoa. I did not hire a mustache. Okay, so you really got to tell people can't just lie on your cv, sir. This is. This is a fireable offense.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. You have to be really upfront about that kind of stuff. It's very important.

[Ronnie Karam]

I don't want to watch you, like, messing with food in your. Your thing and. Or, like, you know, like, combing it with a tiny comb. I need to be warned. Okay.

[Ben Mandelker]

So now it's the next morning, because this beach. This beach day, like you said, was pretty uneventful. And Alicia's texting Johnny saying that she misses him and yada. And she's really distracted because she's just consumed with, like, Johnny grief. And Serena is getting annoyed.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, she's. She's kind of annoyed. She's like, you're not really concentrating there, darling. It's like, I'm sorry. I'm texting Johnny. So now they go to their meeting, and Harry gets to go because he's the boss for a second, and I like that. Jason's like, all right, Harry, welcome to the round table. We're getting a new boson. Don't get comfortable. All right, everybody, please don't say anything that can make Harry cry. I can't fire anybody. Everybody else today.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right. Harry's like, but who do I title to? So Jason is like, all right, here we are. Nikita is the founder and CEO, very important title of a PR company based in Dubai. She's bringing her colleagues to celebrate their fourth anniversary of their company's founding. So waited. We all, we always appreciate a company that celebrates an off year anniversary with a yacht.

[Ronnie Karam]

And of course, they're from a non drinking country, so they're like, we're going to a rum tasting distillery tour. And I know that you can drink in Dubai kinda, but, you know, kind of. But so, yeah, a very heavily regulated and licensed drinking in a hotel only.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, so.

[Ronnie Karam]

So they want to do a mob wife rum tasting and distillery tour, and they want a picnic lunch and they want to have a mob wife party party. And so Serena's like, oh, you want a mob? I give you mob. She's like, no, that's wrong. It's not the Russian mob. It's the Italian mob. I think they would like the Italian. Who wants Russian mobs. Yeah, Serena's like, fun mob.

[Ben Mandelker]

We're doing fun mob, not scary.

[Ronnie Karam]

So it'd be fun, you know, Russian mobs. Big strong bird. Have you seen Putin's skin Check. No, it was Italian mobs.

[Ben Mandelker]

Italian goodfellas, Sopranos. Fun stuff that people like. Serena, you strange person. So she says they have this like, very passive aggressive argument, basically where they're like, serious and saying like, but, you know, Russian. She's like, no, no, Italian. Italian mob. Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, that kind of thing, you know.

[Ronnie Karam]

So then they look at the CVs of the new guys and Jason's like, all right, you can have a look at them now. Just be sure to swipe left or right. All right, so there's no confusion. Later, you ladies get the first dare bibs. And Serena sees one of them. She's like, oh, my God, he's got his chin like Superman. God, I've got a pair of glasses in my purse. Get on over here.

[Ben Mandelker]

Can we get a phone booth? Or should we just say that that's what the galley is so we can change right before my eyes. All right, Serena, you're foaming onto Lara. Can we please tidy up a bit.

[Ronnie Karam]

So they all agree? Bri's like, oh, my God, that guy's pretty. Marina's like, walking the actual. They're both mine. Okay. Kazara says, well, Marina, maybe there's someone for you that would Maybe inspire you to stay ironing. All right.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

You should be doing.

[Ben Mandelker]

They are both hot. So everyone's very excited because they've really had, like, dwindling standards on this boat. So they're really excited for them to arrive. And so now Nate is going to be. Nate's bio says he's from. I think he's like, walking on the boat. And so they do this whole thing where they say he's from Sydney, Australia. He's 29 years old, four years experience as a boson, and worked two years as a kid's party entertainer.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, why'd you have to mess it up with that?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, he's like, honestly, I was hard to do a road show of Inspector Gadget. People liked it. But, you know, at a certain point, no one knows what the IP is anymore. So to the seas I go.

[Ronnie Karam]

Listen here, I'm in charge of your. Your dick. I'm in charge of your ankle, your anchor. And if anybody wants a little action from the Wiggles, ladies, give me a ring.

[Ben Mandelker]

As I like to say, Inspector Gadget is a boson. Doesn't make sense, but I like that.

[Ronnie Karam]

Your idea of a modern kids party is Inspector Gadget?

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, no.

[Ronnie Karam]

And mine is the Wiggles.

[Ben Mandelker]

Like, how old are we? Well, I did establish lore that he was doing Inspector Gadget parties, but now the kids don't know who Inspector Gadget is. So he. The work dried up, so he had to go out to yellow.

[Ronnie Karam]

That's why he only had two years. The only job I ever got, kids parties, they were adults obsessed with cartoons from the 80s. So got a little awkward there.

[Ben Mandelker]

He's like, I. Also, in my mind, he's part of an ensemble because he's clearly Chief Quimby. So he wasn't even Inspector Gadget. He just was like a minor. He played a minor role. He was basically the stage manager, but would come out for, like, the Chief Quimby scenes, but then would go back to moving the sets around because also the kids entertainer was.

[Ronnie Karam]

I just hired a Inspector Gadget thing party because 50 is the new 12. Am I right, everybody? Wait a minute. What's Quimby doing here? Can I get Inspector Gadget? At least I paid for this party.

[Ben Mandelker]

What was the name of the dog with the dog named Bone you're killing? Was the dog named Bone?

[Ronnie Karam]

I have to look this up, too. Dog.

[Ben Mandelker]

Because if that dog is named Bone, shame on Penny. You could do better. Come on. Why are you naming your dog Bone? It's also such torture for the poor dog every time you call the dog the dog Think that. What? Brain. That's right. It was a b. Okay, Penny, you're off the hook.

[Ronnie Karam]

Bone ramped.

[Ben Mandelker]

Thank you for stopping me before it got out of.

[Ronnie Karam]

Out of the penny stands. Came for you like, how dare you.

[Ben Mandelker]

All those. Pro Penny. Pro Vihaan stands.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. All right, so Nate comes and he's mustached, and Jason's like, oh, nice to meet you, mate. Take off. Take that off. Relax. When I say take that off, I mean you're shooting your pants. Here's a kimono. Get comfortable. All right. Looks like you just came down from the Himalayas. And he's like, oh, yeah, I've been traveling a little bit. Took a break from a job in Sydney. Just been traveling, backpacking a little bit, juggling for any kid I pass. You know, nothing creepy.

[Ben Mandelker]

All right, you don't have to tell me that. We've got some degree deodorant here ready for you to put on. And please put it on as soon as possible by the end of the sentence, preferably. So it's good we got you over here pretty quick. I just want. I just want a happy environment. No infections. We've got to work hard and lead by example. And I expect you to lead by example. So if you want to put your feet up and let other people figure out their disagreements, then by all means, go at it.

[Ronnie Karam]

So this guy's like, holy. Just got off the plane onto charter. Absolute chaos. But it's the way I like it. I was born to a mother. I've got three sisters. My dogs were women. I've got. I've. Know every checkout lady I've ever been. Been through in a store has been a strong woman. All right? I'm surrounded by strong women. That's all I care about. Strong women. That's why I've got perfectly highlighted hair and even a highlighted mustache. That's me.

[Ben Mandelker]

Let's dance, baby. So then he goes around meeting everyone. He's got, like, this. He really does have this kind of like. Like Buzz Lightyear, like, chin with the little. The dimple with the cleft or whatever you want to call it. It's, like, kind of amazing. And so everyone's like, oh, my God. H. And Zarina, meanwhile, is talking to Alicia, and she's like, alicia, since you keep on running into that refrigerator door with your head, have you had coffee this morning? I'm gonna need you to help focus and cook a little bit instead of texting and being in a cloud. She's like, oh, no, I have it's just not doing the job. But there are Aussie people on board. I love them. They're so fun. She's like, all right, come on, focus, focus. Go focus.

[Ronnie Karam]

Serena's like, did we get cauliflower? Because I wanted to have a vegetable to represent Viond's personality on the day that he left. You check the fridge for that and his hairstyle. Yeah. So then Serena passes and she's like, oh, my God. Metal on metal. Can we not do metal on metal? Plastic spatula, please. Plastic.

[Ben Mandelker]

I was so grateful for that little moment. I feel like this has not been articulated enough on Bravo. Don't put metal utensils in the non stick. Just don't do that, people.

[Ronnie Karam]

I don't even think it was a non stick. Wasn't it just a metal, like a silver pan or whatever? Silver.

[Ben Mandelker]

Silver, perhaps. But it just gave me an opportunity to give that psa.

[Ronnie Karam]

I didn't know that you can't use metal on the metal pans. Not the non stick kind. I knew that.

[Ben Mandelker]

I think metal. I mean, maybe, like, for sure you can use metal on like a cast iron. Like, that's one of the perks of cast iron. Maybe. I know some people are very precious about, like, their steel and they don't want scratches and stuff like that. I'm just like, it's a pan, it can be scratched. I just don't want, like my nonstick coating to come flaking off. So, you know.

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh, yeah, that's not good for you.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I think that. Yeah, yeah.

[Ronnie Karam]

So anyway, Nicholas comes. He's the new deckhand and he's kind of hot too. And he's from Toulouse, France, and he's 24 and he has six months experience. And he cried watching Indiana Jones Live. Was it because you spent money on Indiana Jones Live?

[Ben Mandelker]

He's like, I just love Kate Capshaw so much. So.

[Ronnie Karam]

That's a funny fact, though. What is Indiana Jones?

[Ben Mandelker]

I don't know. That's the thing. I don't know. Is that the thing they do at, like, Universe? No, it's not universal because the ride is at Disney. I don't know what Indiana Jones Live is. Or is it that he went to the movies and saw it and cried? Was it. Was it Temple of Doom with Kate Capshaw or was it like.

[Ronnie Karam]

I thought it was like one of those theme park shows like you originally said. That's what I thought he meant too.

[Ben Mandelker]

It probably was Cape Capture the Cap Shaw there, kid Caps Char was in Temple of Doom. Right? I'm asking you all the Questions. I'm really challenging you today. I'm like, I'm like, please name me the dog from inspiration.

[Ronnie Karam]

Like every pop culture I don't care about, which is really rare because we're usually on the same page with that stuff. But in Capshop, I was like, so stupid. And Indiana Jones, I was like, I mean, I kind of liked Indiana Jones, but then I went to the new version of it and I was like, oh, no, no, no.

[Ben Mandelker]

You know what's, you know, it's funny. If you go, if you do. If you, if you Google K. Capshaw, one of the first things that comes up is what happened to Kate. Capshop Shaw people. She married Steven Spielberg. She doesn't need. Nothing else has to happen.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, that girl's in a bike floating over the moon, okay? She doesn't need the publicity, so never mind. Go ahead.

[Ben Mandelker]

No, no, no, it's not. I'm. I'm not going to take us down this path.

[Ronnie Karam]

So Jason meets Nicholas and he's like, all right, here's what you do. You walk by the rubbish, you take it out. You need that. Interior needs help. You help them or. All right, but always refer to your bosun and you've got an opportunity. You're going to learn. Now, here's my question for you. Before you step on this boat, what do you think of cabinets? It's like, I'm cabinet stroker. Perfect. You've already got a race, mate.

[Ben Mandelker]

Well, it depends on, on the cabinet. If I open up the cabinet and a giant, giant ball cannonball comes rolling out of it, I may cry. So of a complex relationship with, with them.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. He does talk low. He's like, I've got. Actually got into the yachting pretty recently. It's the biggest boat I've ever been on. I mean, I've only been on too, but still, this wins. And, you know, I mean, it's got a complicated layout, almost like the Starship Enterprise, right? Believe it or not, I wasn't very popular in high school. I was like, you know what? Before you opened your mouth, I would have said, but now that you've opened your. You know how the person. And I don't mean this personality is unattractive. I just mean nerd alert. Because he's like really hot and model looking. But then the way he moves his face, he's like, it's a boat. It's a large, large boat.

[Ben Mandelker]

This is my favorite combo. Someone who's really hot, but they, they're only. He's like, only recently hot. He's still in his, like, nerd. He's like. He's still carrying high school nerd baggage with him. And it's. That's, like, the best.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, I love a hot nerd.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, yeah, it's great. So he's like, I feel like I'm on the starship Enterprise. So downstairs in the crew mess, Alicia is still distracted, and Zarina's losing her mind about it. And then Nate is getting along with everyone. He's like, all right, everyone, in terms of prepping, where we at? We're gonna use some shammies and keep on going. And so they're happy because he's, like, a proper leader.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. So Serena and Alicia, she's like, you're very, very distracted today, my love. You know, I just don't think your brain's quite woken up yet. Has that. Should we get a drip coffee, like an IV drip into you? Because Jesus Christ. You know, I heard someone scream this morning. Their name was Pan. Their name was Pan. They were abused. All right, we're gonna fix that.

[Ben Mandelker]

How about this? Why don't you grab that metal spatula that you were using and. Okay, now. Now stand still while I whack you on the head with it until you wake up. All right?

[Ronnie Karam]

So then Laura comes in, and she's like, marcia, Marcia, Marcia. Have you not seen the film the Brady Bunch? There's this girl in it, and there's these three sisters, and they're all blonde. And there's one that's, like, a little bit quirky and a bit off, you know, like Serena.

[Ben Mandelker]

But she literally says that, like, Serena, it's not us.

[Ronnie Karam]

And there's one bit that she goes, marcia, Marcia, Marsha. And Serena's like, oh, all right. Well, I guess the models are talking about me. Just like in high school, here's me, ugly, fugly, wuggly, standing over on the wall while cute girls talk to each other.

[Ben Mandelker]

So here's where Zarina is like, you know, Lara, on our last boat together, she was the main gal. And you know that person at school that everyone wants to be them, and they're super pretty, and I've always wanted to be part of the popular group. And just like the kid in the corner, always want to be included in anything. And I was just thinking, by the end of the seasons, we're going to be like, sister. And I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I don't know why I can't sit with the popular girls. Just want to be the popular girls. And they keep showing these photos of Zeri that where she's like, in goth makeup and like. Like her eyes are bulging and she's like screaming at the camera. She's like. She's like Winter Rider of Beetlejuice.

[Ronnie Karam]

She's like, I don't know why the popular girls didn't like me. And then a picture of her, like, looking like the girl that just got pulled out of the well. You know, her hair is like, oh, my God. She's got like a rat hanging off of her ear. She's like, I just don't get it. Why didn't anyone want to hang out with me?

[Ben Mandelker]

So then Nate comes, he's like, can I help you with anything? And she's like, oh, you look so eager for your first day. I guess we're in love now. So now guests are going to be showing up, and Nick does not have his epaulettes because he has no idea what's going on. Nick has no idea. Nick is very, very, very green, but he's hot and nerdy, which makes me sympathetic towards him as opposed to other people where I'd be like, oh, what are you doing here on this boat? Why'd you even join? So people show up, the guests arrive. Nikita, host. I'm sorry. President and founder of her company, has arrived to celebrate her four year anniversary with her colleagues.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. And Nick sees them and they're all these beautiful ladies. And he's like, oh, my God. Around beautiful women. I just. I try not to think about it, you know, because the more that I think about it, the more awkward it gets. And, oh, God, they've just remind me of all the girls that didn't talk to me in high school. School. And that seems cute. Like, it seems like, oh, my God, he's gonna totally hook up with Serena. Right? Because they have these matching scenes back to back. Like, the popular girls don't like me. He's like, the popular girls don't like me.

[Ben Mandelker]

I wish he was doing the same photos as Serena, just in like half makeup and screaming at the camera. The girls didn't like me in high school. We do see him nerdy in high school, which is fun too. So that everyone goes on the tour and Jason, they. They leave the dock and Jason's just so happy that it was smooth and, like, how Nate is just, like, totally capable. I mean, I think honestly, like, when you have a chin like that, you're going to be good at it being a boson. Like, if you have a Popeye chin, you're going to be a good sailor. Like that's just part of the job. Like you just know he's going to be great.

[Ronnie Karam]

Squeezing a can of spinach open and downing it. Okay, yeah, I'm ready for this. Bring it home. So you've got to sit in your mustache, mate. You know, again, please tell me in your CV if you're going to be coming on with that. Otherwise, good job. Good bloke. Good bloke, yeah.

[Ben Mandelker]

I mean, look, Chief Quimby, he's a fucking chief. He got to that. He, he, he rose to that position. He has an elevated position. Okay? This guy's going to be great. That's my theory. The Tao of Quimbyism. So Alicia is still missing Johnny. She needs to get over this. I'm giving her one. I'm giving her the rent to the end of this episode before I now gonna say that this is done. It's over.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, it looks like that's about as long as it lasts anyway, so don't want worry. I saw the previews. I was like, yeah, sorry Johnny. I feel bad for any kitchen stuff in Johnny's house. Yeah, well, not be cabinets to hold them for much longer because Johnny's going apeshit on those soon.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, well, it's hard because Nate is, Nate is attractive and you know, out of sight, out of mind. So Zarina's talking about the menu. She's gonna make a salt fish. She's gonna be making a giant salt fish and it's gonna make a mess in the kitchen. And Lara's like, well, why don't we try and not make a mess? It's totally a high school regression. This is the popular girl being like, can you move your bake sale away from my bake sale? Thank you so much, Serena.

[Ronnie Karam]

Sharina's like, but it's a fish and it's coated in salt. Do you understand that? She like, maybe a non salt coated fish would be nice.

[Ben Mandelker]

Can we coach you insult. And then can we get a fish.

[Ronnie Karam]

With eyebrows, Brows slightly askew. Right. I'd love to identify with the fish tonight. She's like, God damn it, this woman's picky.

[Ben Mandelker]

Wait a second. Did she just take the fish to go hang out with. She's hanging out with the fish and not with me. That's ridiculous.

[Ronnie Karam]

So the next morning, the new guys get up and start working. And then Marina sees the captain. It's like, oh, hello capitano. Why, why do I only have one of your sock? Could you tell me why? And she kind of slaps him with a sock and he's like, the other went somewhere else. And she goes, oh, so you only come with one sock? That is how we treat me. I was looking over this laundry thinking, I lost your sock, you stupid, stupid, aimless. Am I right?

[Ben Mandelker]

I'm like, marina, maybe. Maybe not. Maybe we don't start with this kind of banter right after you just got almost fired for it.

[Ronnie Karam]

I know, but he didn't tell her. He didn't like the thing that she said to him, but he didn't tell her, like, don't be so casual. Like, I demand respect. And so she's like, keeping up the casual thing. But I gotta give her credit because it works, because she's like, I'm gonna show him that I'm always like that. And it's. It's meant in good fun. And, like, that's my personality. And he's like, oh, okay, I'll get it. Now she's someone who shames other people for being half sulkless. And I. I respect that about her.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. Not only does he respect this, he actually winds up advocating for her because he then goes up to Lara and he's like, so what's the goss? Just kidding. Don't care. I'm gonna tell you something right now. I think we're on the right path. And also, you got. You. Got you some help. So we've got Marina, and let's put her on service a little bit more. What do you think? I mean, she found my sock. And Laura's like, yeah, so, yeah, she works hard. She's got potential. She's good at finding socks. Yeah, well, you know, can't take away that she works hard, that's for sure. I did throw a birthday party, put up a balloon. Balloon said happy birthday. So I think that counts as doing service.

[Ronnie Karam]

So.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. Note taken.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, you know, I just don't want her to be thrown into the cabins for life. You know what I mean? I mean, listen, what I want is for people to find a strength, all right? And I want to see some growth. And she's like, all right, well, okay, so we're clear on that. And she's like, 100. And he walks off. And she goes, well, it might not seem fair to Marina to stick her down there, but listen, we've got two new Cream members coming in, and I don't need the extra challenge. I'm running it like I run my other boats, and I'm playing my best cards. So at this point, no, like, oh, yeah, she's an. What is wrong with this girl? Like, she's not even when the captain tells her, she's still going to be like, no, I'm not ever going to give that girl a chance. What did she do?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah, I, this is, this is a dick move. Makes me like her more because I like my chief sues to be dicks. But I, this is like, well, just give her a pity service. Let her do breakfast. Let her do. Or, like, let her do, like, an afternoon. Let her do some drinks in the afternoon.

[Ronnie Karam]

Like, she used to be, like, sarcastically funny, but I don't like them to be mean to people for no reason. Like, this is crazy. Like, she's got something personal against Marina. What she do?

[Ben Mandelker]

I don't, I don't know. I don't know what Marina did. I, I, if I'm getting this, like, I wonder, are we not getting the full picture here, or is there, like, a version where Marina was, like, not very good at service? I, I don't, I don't know.

[Ronnie Karam]

I don't think she's ever done it, has she.

[Ben Mandelker]

She did a one charter. But it does seem weird. It does seem weird that she's so reluctant to have Marina on charter. And I, I'm on service and I'm like, let her do, like, one shift. Let her do the afternoon cocktails, you know, like, let her do something so that way she feels like she's not being taken advantage of or forgotten about. Because you need to, you also do need to keep your peeps happy. And this is like, you can throw her a bone or a brain.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. I think this is also the problem with not saying right in the beginning. You're second and you're third. Like, this whole, like, new Age. Like, I'm not going to give anyone titles. I'm just going to see how it works out. Because then you make someone feel like they lost, you know, instead of just accepting right at the beginning. I'm third, and that's my job.

[Ben Mandelker]

What I will say. Devil's app. I agree 100%. Like, don't. Don't give hope when there is no hope. I think on the flip side, like, we've seen this with Daisy and other people, too, where they're like, look, you're better at this. You're better at this. This is how I want to run it. It's not. This is not like, a moment of, like, oh, but I want to be on service. It's like, you're. You're the laundry person. This is your task. And, like, we've seen that in the past, and we've gotten so mad at people for being like, just do your job. Why? Like, why do you think you are? Like, why do you think you are? Oh, code X, Y and Z. But it is kind of flipped this time around where it seems like actually she's doing a good job, so she should be rewarded. So I can sort of understand it's like, well, Brie is good at this and Marina's good at that, so why would I change that? But, yeah, my instincts.

[Ronnie Karam]

But she doesn't know how. She doesn't know that. She doesn't know that Marina would be bad at service. It's like she just likes working with Breeze. How's it coming?

[Ben Mandelker]

He's just like, brie. Yeah. Yeah, I think she is. I think that ultimately Lara is. She is like, someone who's like, I'm gonna be the queen girl, and I'm gonna have the people who are like, I'm gonna be the queen bee. They're gonna be the plastics, and they'll be the non plastics, and that's just.

[Ronnie Karam]

The way it's gonna be, I think.

[Ben Mandelker]

And the reason why I say she's.

[Ronnie Karam]

Just getting the model who's a blonde, she's getting the blonde model to be her best friend, you know?

[Ben Mandelker]

Exactly. And the reason why I say I like that is just because I find that. I find it to be deeply entertaining when that kind of, like, tribalism, like, emerges a boat. That's it. Because they all fight.

[Ronnie Karam]

I think she's an. So then we go to first night of charter, and the guests are getting ready for their big mob night. And Serena checks in with Harry and he's like, oh, everything's good. You know, Nick's keen to learn, Nate's keen to teach. I mean, it seems like it's going really, really good. It's like, do you have any gossip for me? What are they. What are they getting into? The Speedos. Go check it out. Check it out and report back. Do you have a phone cam? Do you have a phone?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. And then Laura's saying, when I think about the Mob Wives theme, I think about luxury. So she's talking about, like, the theme and how she's gonna.

[Ronnie Karam]

Have you watched Mob Wives girl? That was like, on a shady block of Staten Island. No, I don't think Luxury.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So now we have people in the.

[Ronnie Karam]

Trunk, and Dillard's calling, asking. Dillard's. Sorry. Like, Nordstrom's calling and being like, you can't come back here until you pay your bill.

[Ben Mandelker]

So now we have a big plate. Plate issue, which is that, you know, Zarina's gonna be serving basically Italian food, etcetera, and she wants to serve it on these blue plates. But the blue plates are not going to go with the decor that Lara has set up. And Lara has. Wants white plates, and Tsarina hates white plates. And Laura's like, I know that you don't like white plates, but it's not going to look right on the table. So if you want to sit with us at lunch, you're going to have to put the pasta on the white plate.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. It's like. But that's not the plan I want to do. She's like, it goes with the white plate. You understand that, right? She's like, fine. And then Nick passes by and he's like, oh, my God, Drama. Drama. There's so much trauma. He, like, goes into a room and just talks to himself. He's like, I'm just going to pretend that wasn't drama. I'm going to pretend that wasn't trauma.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. So maybe it wasn't drama. Maybe they're just having a discussion. Maybe there's no drama at all. He goes through a whole journey with himself.

[Ronnie Karam]

So now they are. So Serena's like, what the. I. I don't come up and tell her what bedding to put on the bed. You know, I leave it to her because she's a fantastic stewardess. Like, does that mean she thinks I'm a chef?

[Ben Mandelker]

Probably, yes.

[Ronnie Karam]

So, no, just, like, matching plates. You know what I mean? Just. Just wants in this. In this one. I'm like, why does it matter? What does it matter? Does it matter a huge deal. What plate do you think? I mean, serve it on.

[Ben Mandelker]

It doesn't matter. A huge deal. I actually do think, based on the table that we eventually saw, the white plate was the better choice. I actually do think, like, a white plate is more, like, on theme with mob wives or. Or like, mob boss, mob diploma dinner. I do think that, like, you know, it's like the. The red sauce on the white plate, it kind of pops more than on, like, a blue plate. So, like, I understand white plates are boring, but it's kind of the vibe. So I actually side with Laura in this one.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. So then, let's see. Courses are served. Okay. Everyone's like, oh, my God, it's mob wives. I love the dessert. You better not mess with me. Okay. Did that sound, Mommy? They're like, oh, my God, you're so mob girl. You're so mob boss batch.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. They get all these. Looks like a lovely dinner. Pasta and arancini and more pasta. Lobster and steak. All the good stuff. And then Zarina's asking Nate for help, and she's like, can we have you both, son? He's like, how do you want me? I was like, oh, she's gonna fall in love with him. And then Alicia's gonna. She. She's gonna wind up dating him. So he helps out and everything. And, like, Jason. Nate. Jason's helping out too. So these new guys seem like, all right, more or less.

[Ronnie Karam]

So they're carrying up this giant salt fish, right? And Laura sees it, and she's like, oh, wait a minute. The issue is that their plates are full. I. I'm going to have to clear all of their plates if we take that giant fish down there, so please just take the fish apart. And she's like, it's a whole fish. It's not going to be instant. She goes, I don't care. Just do it. That's so shitty. She told you she was going to be serving a whole big fish. So move your decorations and off the table and make room for the fish. Like, to have her destroy that big fish and plate. It is so shitty of Laura. I've really turned on Laura fast. Laura, after this episode, F her.

[Ben Mandelker]

I think she's still. I think I. I got the impression that Zerina still went ahead and, like, still did everything with the. The. I think she.

[Ronnie Karam]

Zarina, she. She deboned the fish and put all the meat on a plate, and then.

[Ben Mandelker]

Oh, yeah. So she didn't get to do her whole tableside presentation.

[Ronnie Karam]

It looked like a big plate of mashed potatoes. They're like, oh, thanks.

[Ben Mandelker]

That's crazy. I thought, oh, wow.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, that's what that was.

[Ben Mandelker]

I saw that there was a. I did see a plate of fish. It all happened so quickly. I. I was in my mind. I thought, oh, they had a little scuffle. But then it all worked out all right. I thought that should. She had. She had broken the salt, shown everyone the fish, and went downstairs and filleted. But I could have been wrong, and honestly, it wasn't. I guess I was not paying as much attention as I could have been at this red snapper impasse.

[Ronnie Karam]

Oh, yeah. The way I saw it was she intercepted the fish. She sent the fish back for Serena to fillet it. Serena filleted it and put it on a plate that looked like mashed potatoes, then sauced it and sent it down. But I don't know.

[Ben Mandelker]

I definitely saw that plate. And the plate looks sad, for sure. I I didn't realize that she didn't get to actually do a full presentation.

[Ronnie Karam]

It's a lot of work to make a big salt fish. We've seen people up a salt. Wait, actually, haven't we seen it with her where she's like, oh, we saw it on. We saw it on below deck where someone tried to do a salt fish and it was like, oh, my God. And it doesn't fit in the oven.

[Ben Mandelker]

I just felt bad for that fish. That fish was lying there. She called it Bruce. That fish was lying there. Like, really? I died so I could be eaten at a fake mob wives dinner. How I want to be eaten at a real mob wives dinner.

[Ronnie Karam]

Can I even be eaten respectfully at a shitty dinner? Oh, my God.

[Ben Mandelker]

That fish is like a God. I'm alive, everyone. I'm alive. No one can see this. I'm alive. Don't bury me in the salt. By the way, we didn't give any. We have not given any shout outs any of the fish on this episode yet. There was some nice work done by a zebrafish. Clownfish was doing the stupid clownfish thing as usual. Like, really get over yourself. I did not spot the moray eel. There was a very large manta ray of some sort that. I think that one was the big one for me of the episode. That manta ray came right towards the camera with its mouth open. Open. And then I. What I actually really liked in terms of, I think my biggest award, my favorite fish editing of the episode was in the beginning when things were tense with Johnny. They cut to some fish, like a school of fish, and the school of fish were like, oh, my God, don't say anything. Don't say anything. Like, it's. It's going down. Don't say a single thing. I love the scared fish.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah, the zebrafish really won this episode. They just kept showing zebrafish a lot.

[Ben Mandelker]

Are.

[Ronnie Karam]

Is that what they're called? Zebrafish?

[Ben Mandelker]

I think so.

[Ronnie Karam]

Zebras?

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. That did great work. There was also a closeup of a big kind of stripy, non zebra fish that I appre. I like that one, but I feel like we should have had more time. And I think there was a flounder at one point. I could be wrong. Great work overall.

[Ronnie Karam]

So then now they're gonna play beer pong. So the guys are in the mess. And Nate's like, oh, we parted tonight's entertainment. I mean, we can play if they want us to do. And Jason's like, yeah, for sure. Just don't drink. Behave yourself. And enjoy the rest. All right. And Nick was in there right when.

[Ben Mandelker]

He said Nick was in there. Nick is. Nick is definitely getting the dum dum edit already, which is hilarious. There's one point where they showed him trying to open a garbage bag for, like, five minutes. It was amazing.

[Ronnie Karam]

So now they play beer pong, and it's the least eventful beer pong I've ever scene.

[Ben Mandelker]

It was.

[Ronnie Karam]

It was a sad beer pong. It wasn't, like, personality filled on any of their parts. So then Marina's checking in with Adair, and she like, so how is it working with the guys? I mean, they're fine, you know, Like, I asked one of them to come up with a rhyme for truck, and they couldn't do it, so I don't have much hope. But we'll see how they work under pressure, I guess.

[Ben Mandelker]

So then the guests are asking Nick about where he's from and is like, is he Australian or British? And he. He reveals that he's French, but his mom has British accent and that he's like, half English, half Chinese, which is really hot. So good for Nick. And then. But he's like, oh, my God, I'm so awkward. I don't know what to do. I'm like, oh, my God. I love what this guy is. I love this, like, hot guy who's nerdy. He doesn't realize he's hot. He just feels awkward. That's the best.

[Ronnie Karam]

He realizes he's hot because his headshot is like, hot guy photo. He's like. Like he's sucking in his cheeks and, like, giving hot guy look.

[Ben Mandelker]

But he doesn't know how to be hot at the same time. It's like, he knows it, but he doesn't know it. He still has nerd baggage. I just think it's so endearing.

[Ronnie Karam]

Nerd bag. So meanwhile, the guests are like, oh, my God, if I get it in, you have to take a shot. And Nick's like, okay. He goes, diamonds are made under pressure. Diamonds are made under pressure. Fair enough. So she does it. And so, like, okay, you have to take a shot now. Bri, can I get a shot? And Bri's like, okay. So Nick takes the shot, and Bree's watching with her eyes wide, like, oh, my God, he's taking a shot. I'm gonna have to discuss this with somebody. And then he takes it, and he comes back to her, and she's like, you can't drink on charter.

[Ben Mandelker]

He's like, oh, oh, God. He's like, I can't Believe I just did that. Captain Jason runs a dry boat. This could get me fired. And he's like, did you just make it? Make the tequila and give it to her. And. And she's like, yeah. I mean, she asked me for a tequila shot, so I assumed it was for her. And Harry says that in these situations you always have to tattle, so. Okay, well, I'll tell the captain about it tomorrow. And then it is what it is. I've learned my lesson.

[Ronnie Karam]

Her reaction's so hilarious. Her eyes are just wide. She's like, okay.

[Ben Mandelker]

She can't believe what she's saying. So, Nick, it looks like what? We've seen the previews for the mid season trailer that Nick will be confessing his sins to Captain Jason. Jason. And it almost seems to be that he might get fired for it, which I don't believe that would really happen, but it might.

[Ronnie Karam]

Well, we see Captain Jason saying to somebody cut. Right after he gets the confession, he says, you've left me no choice. So who knows what that means? You know, he could be saying like, you've left me no choice. It's kimono day. You know, just make everyone look. Who knows what he's talking about? I don't know.

[Ben Mandelker]

I hope he does.

[Ronnie Karam]

Fired for that.

[Ben Mandelker]

Good episode. Good episode.

[Ronnie Karam]

It was a good one.

[Ben Mandelker]

Fun times.

[Ronnie Karam]

Captain Jason kind of redeemed himself for me. And Lara pissed me off, which was nice. It's nice to feel pissed off.

[Ben Mandelker]

It's good. Well, no, Laura is. Now this is gonna be the part of the season where Lara is gonna become the new villain. So she will get the edit and I'm totally excited for it. I want. I just want to see her be a villain and I want to see the thing with her and Zarina explode. It's gonna be wonderful. We're gonna have a great, great time.

[Ronnie Karam]

Yeah. We're gonna get some manic Zarina tears, which. Hey, time to earn that paycheck, baby.

[Ben Mandelker]

Yeah. Thanks, everyone for being here. You are all A plus fish to us and we will catch you on the next episode. Bye, everyone.

[Ronnie Karam]

Bye.

[Ben Mandelker]

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