Watch What Crappens – Episode #3063 Recap

Below Deck Med S10E06 Part 1: Vegan for Vendetta
Date: November 4, 2025
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam

Episode Overview

In this lively installment, Ben and Ronnie bring their signature mix of sharp satire, Bravo devotion, and comedic riffs to recap Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10, Episode 6, “Vegan for Vendetta.” The episode dives deep into yacht chaos, focusing on an unruly vegan guest, weather-induced disaster, and the crew’s attempts to maintain their sanity amid guest complaints, shifting winds, and messy romances. The guys also branch out, throwing in tangents about Sandra Bullock, Juggalo culture, and the existential crisis of pharmaceutical jingles.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Vegan Guest Drama: Carlos vs. Josh

• Tempest on Board (07:59–09:49):
  • Chef Josh loses his temper over Carlos’ constant vegan complaints. Ronnie remarks, “We all knew he was crazy when he was like, ‘Oh, I meditate and I was at an ashram and I love using human feces to grow vegetables.’ I was like, you’re a serial killer.” (08:25)
• Hypocrisy & Louie Vuitton Bags:
  • Ben notes the irony: “Someone pointed out in the comments that he’s carrying a leather Louis Vuitton bag, which is really hilarious… with this vegan.” (10:34)
• Chef Josh’s “Rottweiler” Rage:
  • Josh confesses to violent outbursts in previous kitchens, telling stories about grabbing a chef by the neck. Ben: “You are a monster. And you’re sitting here telling this, like, with a laugh on your face… why are you acting like you’re in the trenches of Afghanistan right now?” (13:17–13:48)
• Carlos as the Perennial Complainer:
  • Ben on Carlos’ sightseeing gripes: “Are you saying you came to Barcelona and were hoping to see like the stadium from 1992?... I mean, this guy’s a total idiot. He’s an imbecile, nouveau riche idiot…” (15:20–16:06)
  • Ronnie: “He’s really trying to be fancy and he just looks so tacky.” (16:52)

2. Yacht Crew Antics & Growth Arcs

• V’s Transition to Deck Crew (23:07–25:51):
  • Ben: “She’s good. She’s doing a good job at rope roping, rope things. Etc.” (23:48)
  • Crew cheers V on for her performance on deck. Ronnie: “She looks more natural doing deck work than stew work. What are we gonna do? Set her free into the world.” (25:09)
• Max’s Role Diminishes:
  • “Max is already like an afterthought. Like, no one cares about Max anymore. His storyline for the season is done.” (24:18)

3. Flirtations and Boatmances

• Kizzy and Joe’s Fling:
  • Ben: “Joe’s like, ‘I think I’ve got a stronger relationship with my underwear than Kizzy’s had with her boyfriend.’” (21:09)
  • Ronnie: “There’s no crime in just wanting to somebody on a boat. Just go him and stop acting like you’re in the middle of some rom com, Kizzy.” (20:52)
• Joe’s Player Reputation:
  • Joe admits, “I do honestly believe that I’m… a good guy, but… I just always end up in mad situations.” (49:05)
  • Ronnie: “Whatever store is open, he’s going to walk into. He just wants to shop, you know?” (50:09)

4. Weather Chaos: When Wind Attacks

• Stormy Scheduling and Yacht Mayhem (36:06–42:50):
  • Wind suddenly picks up, chaos ensues, toys and tenders are nearly lost.
  • Comic riff: “Wow, this guy. It’s getting so windy here that we have to call her Victoria, not V. Calm waters are for V. But stormy weather, that’s Victoria.” (36:44)
  • They go on a Sandra Bullock/movie tangent about storms and “forces of nature.” (37:10–38:06)
  • Ben: “The NBCU synergy with Wicked is really out of control. They’re like, ‘Let’s have an activation on Blow Deck Med. Can we get a tornado on Blow Deck Med?’” (39:16)

5. Random Tangents & Cultural Commentary

• Pharmaceutical Jingles Existentialism (30:13–31:34):
  • Ben and Ronnie spiral into a philosophical breakdown of Skyrizi’s evolving jingles (“Nothing is everything” vs. “Control is everything”), with Ben declaring, “I love someone being flustered and irascible and going to the Internet, being like, I’ve had enough. Is it nothing is everything, or is it control is everything?” (30:38)
• Reddit & Internet Humor:
  • Discussion of a Reddit thread about Skyrizi price: “For us, it’s $80,000 a year.” Ronnie: “Cheese and crackers.” (31:34–31:49)

6. Guests, Service, & Vegan Cuisine

• Breakfast & Carlos’s Dietary Demands (28:39–32:39):
  • Carlos continues to complain despite getting fresh, beautiful food.
  • Ronnie: “He’s acting like they’ve served him nothing but fruit roll ups and Snickers bars, sir.” (28:39)
• The Real Story Behind the Complaints:
  • Ben: “This is someone who became a vegan because it was trendy… trying to be like a vegan influencer somewhere.” (28:46)
  • Ronnie: “It’s a straight up control thing…” (29:08)
• Resolution at Breakfast:
  • Ben observes, “Carlos… is actually so hungry at this point that he just doesn’t have it in him to complain anymore. He just has melon, and he’s gonna be happy.” (32:39)

7. Themes for Dinner & Random Bravo Knowledge

• High Tea Confusion:
  • Kizzy is asked to decorate for a “high tea” themed dinner. Ben questions, “Why are you having high tea as your theme for dinner? That doesn’t make any sense at all.” (45:07)
  • Later, Ben clarifies the difference between high tea (a working-class dinner) and afternoon tea (the posh event). (51:44–52:26)
• Crew’s Plan to Lift Spirits:
  • Asia proposes a dance routine to cheer up the guests: “Very standard with high tea, is that you do high tea and have a dance routine afterwards.” (48:21)
• Bravo Easter Eggs:
  • Ben recounts a missed Potomac moment: “Wendy is, like, looking at a statue, and she’s like… it’s infinity and beyond, right? And Stacy puts her hand on Wendy’s arm and goes, ‘No, that’s Buzz Lightyear.’” (33:53)

Memorable Quotes with Timestamps

• Ronnie (about Josh’s persona):
  “He’s a clown that travels with clown makeup to do chef work. I mean, that’s an insane person. Never trust him.” (08:25)
• Ben (mocking Carlos):
  “This guy’s a total idiot. He’s an imbecile, nouveau riche idiot who… probably putting the bill for him, and he’s acting like he… is at the main table at King’s Landing or whatever.” (16:06)
• Ronnie (dissecting food complaints):
  “He’s acting like they’ve served him nothing but fruit roll ups and Snickers bars, sir.” (28:39)
• Ben (on Skyrizi’s jingle evolution):
  “I love someone being flustered and irascible and going to the Internet, being like, I’ve had enough. Is it Nothing is Everything, or is it Control is Everything?” (30:38)
• Ronnie (weathery chaos):
  “It’s mayhem out there. Everyone’s dying. There are people dying. The vegan flies away into a tornado. He’s gone. Then it brings him back. We don’t want him.” (38:55)
• Ben (Potomac/Buzz Lightyear anecdote):
  “Stacy puts her hand on Wendy’s arm and goes, ‘No, that’s Buzz Lightyear.’ I rewound that three times.” (33:53)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Vegan Guest Meltdown: 07:59–13:48
• Deckhand V's Triumph: 23:07–25:51
• Kizzy/Joe Flirtation: 20:52–21:27, 49:05–50:52
• Wind-induced Toy Mayhem: 36:06–44:51
• Skyrizi Jingle Tangent: 30:13–31:49
• High Tea/Theme Confusion: 45:07–46:41, 51:44–52:36

Final Notes

Ben and Ronnie maintain their sharp wit and playful camaraderie throughout, filling the recap with pop culture references, self-deprecating humor, and astute observations about Bravo’s editing, yacht life, and human nature. This episode is a treat both for Bravo superfans and anyone who loves a fast-moving, joke-packed podcast that makes reality TV even funnier.

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