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Episode #2999 – RHOM S7E15: Ships and Giggles
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Date: September 15, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode features Ben and Ronnie’s signature, irreverent deep-dive into The Real Housewives of Miami Season 7, Episode 15 (“Ships and Giggles”). The hosts recap the Housewives’ drama-filled Virgin Voyages cruise, riff on the cast’s friendships and feuds, and speculate on the bombshell impending at the reunion. The show is loaded with the duo’s zany impressions, quippy banter, and trademark affectionately savage humor for all things Bravo.
Key Topics & Discussion Points
Reunion “Historic Moment” Speculation
- 00:58–04:28
- The hosts are abuzz with online rumors about the upcoming reunion being "historic."
- Ben thinks Stephanie might quit, referencing Reddit theories:
“My guess was that Stephanie quits because she had some post after the reunion... but now that I’m watching it, I don’t think Stephanie’s gonna quit.” (Ben, 03:20)
- Ronnie’s wild theory: Andy Cohen himself just up and leaves.
“Maybe Andy is like, ‘You know what? I've had enough. We're done.’” (Ronnie, 03:45)
The Birthday Blues Cruise & 80s Aerobics
- 04:28–11:12
- Housewives dress up for an aerobics class, channeling heavy ‘80s vibes, supported by hilarious editing with childhood photos and glam shots.
- The Shake Weight segment devolves into sexual innuendo:
“Why is the tip jangling? It’s like, because that’s what they’re supposed to do, Marisol.” (Ben as Marisol, 06:32)
- Gertie’s over-the-top excitement for everything:
"Look at this wig! It’s like flash dance. We’re gonna do flash dancer. Like, Gertie dance. That’s what I call it. Rebrand!" (Gertie/Ben, 07:07 & 07:21)
Friendship Rifts and Reconciliation Attempts
- 11:12–20:51
- Gertie, Larsa, and Lisa are processing drama from group dinners and ongoing feuds; “Drop the details!” is their new mantra for moving past old grievances.
“You know what? Larsa and Lisa both have to shut up and... just say, ‘I’m sorry.’ But if they start talking about the past, like, they’re just going to get into a fight again.” (Ronnie, 13:26)
- Kiki has a memorable moment seeking “vitamin C” for her vagina, causing the group to erupt in giggles.
- Larsa and Lisa have a teary, tentative peace-making, including IG “unfollow” drama and plenty of “like”s peppered throughout.
“Like, that is... devious. That’s, like, diabolical. Like, such a brat.” (Lisa/Julia, 20:19)
- Gertie, Larsa, and Lisa are processing drama from group dinners and ongoing feuds; “Drop the details!” is their new mantra for moving past old grievances.
Adriana’s Birthday and Age Anxiety
- 15:26–16:37, 23:19–27:25, 40:27–41:28
- Adriana is in a funk about turning 59, with the hosts marveling at her agelessness.
- Plans are hatched for an unwanted birthday surprise; resulting cake features a convoluted math equation spelling out her age, which the hosts roast mercilessly.
“Who didn’t pick up the memo that she hates her birthday?... And now we’ve got a whole numerical system happening on the cake!” (Gertie/Ben, 41:04)
- Adriana “flashes the bird” when she sees the cake, before being swept into the group’s Scarlet Night fun.
Spa Day Shenanigans
- 23:59–33:45
- Housewives enjoy the cruise’s “redemption spa,” with Gertie declaring the organic mud suspect, and the whole group making raunchy jokes (mostly about Harvey Wallbangers and undulating shake weights).
- Stephanie and Alexia hash out their issues privately.
“For whatever reason, we’re always doing great. And then something happens, and in this case, the Sevilla trip.” (Ben, 30:16)
“What happened from my point of view as someone who works in business with 80 men all around them... when I’d left that night at dinner, I was very upset...” (Ronnie, as Stephanie, 30:25)
Alliances, Sisterhood, and Franchise Lore
- 33:45–35:56
- Stephanie and Alexia trade stories about feuding sisters, weaving in classic Housewives themes of hurt, loyalty, and unintentional shade.
- The hosts laugh about how “Alexia did it first,” making her the “Simpsons of Housewives.” (Ronnie, 35:48)
The State of Everyone’s Sex Lives
- 38:01–41:04
- Over dinner, Gertie prompts everyone to share how recently they “got laid.” Alexia boasts of sleeping with Todd two days before, leading to a round of defensive banter about “booty calls” and “walks of shame” (or lack thereof).
Down the Road: Life Beyond the Cruise
- 41:58–59:45
- Julia returns home, tending to a goat in diapers. Lisa’s son Logan gets a haircut while Lenny’s new much-younger girlfriend is “singing on Instagram.”
- Gertie starts solo therapy, reflecting on her childhood trauma of immigrating, isolation, and reinvention of her identity.
“My name was Elisheba, and they couldn’t pronounce it... so now, you know, I’m Gertie.” (Gertie/Ben, 47:56–48:14)
- Marisol and Alexia share a dinner, Brady Bunch-style, discussing Peter’s stoner tendencies and Todd/Alexia’s reunion.
Setting the Stage for Next Week
- 54:15–59:45
- Stephanie meticulously preps for the Shoma Bazaar holiday party—complaining like a boss lady, rehearsing Adriana’s musical numbers (the “lobby of a Hyatt Place,” per Ben, 54:39).
- Adriana and Stephanie share genuine appreciation, while uncovering Marisol’s true role as the group’s passive-aggressive puppet master.
“Marisol is puppet master, but she needs a mouthpiece and a puppet.” (Ronnie, 58:21)
Most Memorable Quotes and Moments
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On the reunion rumor mill:
“Maybe Andy is like, ‘You know what? I’ve had enough.’ …and he just leaves himself. I can see that.”
– Ronnie (03:45) -
On cornrows at a certain age:
“Julia is like, ‘I am of a certain age and I will still do it as well.’ Okay, good for you.”
– Ronnie (05:02) -
On Larsa’s reconstructed posterior:
“There’s zero… That butt does not move at all. Whatever she got put in there is extremely firm.”
– Ben (09:48) -
On birthday cake shade:
“The cake says, 32 times 2 minus 5 equals 59… How is that supposed to make it any better?”
– Ben (40:59) -
Gertie's revelation in therapy:
“My name was Elisheba, and they couldn’t pronounce it. So automatically we have bullying with my name… and so I changed my name… to Gertie.”
– Gertie (47:56–48:17) -
On Fort Lauderdale shade:
“She looks like she’s going to a swingers party in Fort Lauderdale. ...Someone from Miami saying you look like you’re going to a party in Fort Lauderdale had to be one of the most withering things you can say.”
– Ben (37:17) -
On Marisol’s role in the group:
“She’s one of the shadiest on this show, I think. She comes on and acts all nice… and behind the scenes, she’s like, she went to lunch with Stephanie. Let’s make her pay.”
– Ben (58:40) -
On Shoma Bazaar party-prep chaos:
“Why is this like, the lobby of a Hyatt Place? I just don’t understand this space.”
– Ben (54:39)
Notable Segments (Timestamps)
- 00:58–04:28: Reunion speculation & wild theories
- 04:28–11:12: Aerobics class, 80s flashbacks, and Shake Weight jokes
- 11:12–20:51: Friendship fallout and peace attempt between Lisa and Larsa (IG unfollow saga)
- 23:59–27:25: Spa day antics (mud baths, drink names, and bits)
- 30:16–35:56: Stephanie & Alexia’s one-on-one: sister comparisons, “alpha” clashes
- 41:28–41:58: Epic clapback at the “math” birthday cake
- 44:03–48:33: Gertie’s solo therapy session detailing childhood trauma and reinvention
- 54:15–59:45: Shoma Bazaar party preparations, the puppet master reveal, and future showdowns foreshadowed
Final Thoughts & Tone
Ben and Ronnie blend affectionate mockery with insightful commentary, thriving on the absurdities of Real Housewives drama. Their humor—both sharp and silly—treats cast foibles like loving family gossip, and their knack for impersonations, quips, and Bravo-lore makes this recap both engaging and accessible.
Fans who missed the episode or want a play-by-play will find this recap hits all the major drama points, friendship shifts, and classic Housewives shadiness, with Ben and Ronnie’s biting wit as the cherry on top.