Podcast Summary: Watch What Crappens #3120
"Below Deck Med S10E12: Kizz and Tell"
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Date: December 16, 2025
Overview
This episode of Watch What Crappens recaps and gleefully dissects Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10, Episode 12, “Kizz and Tell.” Ben and Ronnie deliver their signature blend of mockery and insight, focusing on this week’s drama—especially the scandalous (and not-at-all-unexpected) hook-up between Joe and Kizzy, just as poor, heartbroken V is booted from the boat due to illness. The hosts joke about the predictability of reality TV personalities, call out the cast's trashy behavior, and delight in having their Bravo instincts validated. There’s relationship chaos, backstabbing, tepid leadership, and much gossipy Schadenfreude—all served up with Ben and Ronnie’s witty banter.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. “Trash Confirmed”: Predictable Scandal on the Med
- Ben and Ronnie feel vindicated that Joe and Kizzy proved themselves to be exactly the sort of problematic personalities they seemed from the start. While not as seismic as “Scandoval,” the hosts agree this is as close to a Below Deck scandal as the franchise gets.
- “What a piece of trash he is. What garbage. But we're not surprised. We knew this would happen.” (Ben, 07:53)
- “It’s comforting to know, like, there are pieces of shit...the fact that you still got it.” (Ronnie, 10:14)
- The guys compare their predictive prowess to FBI profilers and seeing-eye dog trainers.
- “We put in the time to study these people on Bravo and then we’re like, okay, let’s see if all our hard work has paid off. And it does.” (Ben, 11:11)
2. Kizzy, Joe, and the “Forbidden Kiss”
- The actual hook-up: Kizzy and Joe get drunk, flirt, and—after making sure the coast is clear—sneak around the cameras for a make-out session (53:04). Both are caught, both pretend it was just drunkenness, and both immediately start lying to cover tracks. Kizzy tries to confess “not really” to her friends but acts like nothing happened.
- “They're both really shitty. Both as a partner and as a friend. And they're both comfortable lying. So, great episode for both of you.” (Ben, 56:30)
- “She purposely, like, kind of like, oh, whoops, I'm making out too far, now the camera's catching us.” (Ronnie, 53:59)
- Ben sharply notes how Kizzy sets up the narrative for plausible deniability, and Ronnie insists she’s engineered the scandal for attention and validation.
3. V’s Illness—An (Un)Convenient Exit
- V is sent off the boat for health reasons, devastated and emotional. The hosts speculate about whether her illness was “helped along” by the production for juicy plot complications (26:09).
- Heartfelt (if gross) moments as V leaves, and the hosts show some sympathy for her heartbreak—while simultaneously mocking the melodrama.
- “I do feel like a really bad person. Well, that’s good. Because you are.” (Ronnie, 71:31)
4. Joe’s Mother-Son “Boy Mom” Moment
- In a predictably cringe-inducing move, Joe calls his mother after the cheating scandal for comfort and to avoid real accountability.
- “First rule of boy-ism, which is that you’ve got to align your image with your mother. So he calls his mom...” (Ben, 61:33)
- “Joe, you raised a fucking asshole, okay? Get stronger on the phone. And you owe me an apology for raising that piece of shit.” (Ronnie, 63:01)
5. Max, Kathy, and the Sideshow
- Max’s antics—aimless rebellion, bar mitzvah boy energy, cringe compliments ("You look like Marie Antoinette")—are dissected. Kathy surprisingly softens and hooks up with Max, baffling the hosts.
- “He just reminds me of a 14-year-old...like a hyperactive kid on a dance floor at a bar mitzvah.” (Ben, 67:59)
6. Aisha and Scott—The Only Healthy Relationship
- The cast’s chaos is contrasted with Aisha and Scott, whose genuine love is celebrated (esp. their surprise reunion at the Alingi Red Bull Racing HQ, 57:52), providing a sweet, if brief, palate cleanser.
7. Leadership & Team Drama
- Nathan’s struggles as bosun, his problematic personal life, and the return of former team member Gail are previewed, setting up next week’s drama.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Joe’s Predictability:
“Aren’t you embarrassed that we see you come onto the show and we say exactly what your story beats are gonna be? Like, aren’t you mortified that that’s how you operate in life?”
—Ben (61:10) -
On Kizzy’s Motivations:
“She’s dedicated to her game. Even if I don’t end up hooking up with this guy, I’m gonna make everybody think I’m going to and I’m gonna make it get back to V. I’m gonna talk to literally every person on this boat.”
—Ronnie (41:27) -
On Max’s “Rebellion”:
“My grandfather was a war hero...his blood in my veins. That’s why I have a bit of a problem with authority. I know. Boss on the plan is going to give me that. You like, wiping down a window is just really not the same level as throwing a Molotov cocktail at the Nazis.”
—Ben (31:09) -
On V’s Exit: “Get out of here, kid. I’m sure there’s a continental breakfast. Get everyone at a hotel sick. Bye. Get out.”
—Ronnie (32:39)
Important Timestamps
- Opening Analysis & Host Banter: 03:22–07:36
- Joe and Kizzy’s Moral Collapse: 07:36–14:27, 41:27–56:49
- V’s Illness and Departure: 19:24, 32:22–35:18, 38:08–39:13
- Max’s Rebel Antics: 17:42, 31:09–31:44, 67:29–68:27
- Joe Calls His “Boy Mom”: 61:33–63:23
- Aisha & Scott’s Reunion: 57:52–58:59
- Bathroom Foyer Makeout/Scandal: 46:20–54:00
- Preview of Gail’s Return: 65:27–66:36, 73:01–74:48
Flow & Tone
Ben and Ronnie are in peak form: irreverent, catty, deeply judgmental, and thoroughly entertaining. Their tone is loving-hateful, both celebrating and eviscerating the cast's idiocy with vivid analogies, pop cultural references, and running gags. The show is rich with inside jokes, knowing nods to Bravo canon, and whiplash-inducing shifts from empathy to mockery.
Conclusion
This episode delivers a detailed, hilarious breakdown of Below Deck Med’s most predictable scandal yet. The hosts’ Bravo expertise shines as their “profiling” of Joe and Kizzy is vindicated spectacularly, even as they revel in the chaos and mock the “trash” left in the wake. Side plots with Max and the mini-arc of Aisha and Scott spice up the show. Looking forward, the return of Gail guarantees even more awkwardness and drama—much to Ronnie and Ben’s delight.
Recommendation:
- For Below Deck and Bravo fans: a can't-miss, laugh-out-loud recap with sharp insights, perfect for those who want to relive the episode—or just bask in the absurdity, secondhand.