Podcast Summary: Watch What Crappens #3131 – Below Deck Med S10E13 Part Two: Party Pooper

Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Release Date: December 23, 2025
Episode Focus: Recapping Below Deck Mediterranean, Season 10, Episode 13 – the notorious “Party Pooper” episode

Episode Overview

In this spirited, hilarious, and often delightfully gross episode, Ben and Ronnie dive into the second half of their Below Deck Mediterranean recap, focusing on the boat’s most infamous bathroom incident to date—a mysterious shower poop—while weaving in sharp commentary on relationships, boat drama, and Bravo’s knack for ridiculous television. It’s equal parts roast and celebration, dropping iconic Bravo references and laugh-out-loud observations, all wrapped around a fecal whodunit and some unexpectedly touching moments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The 80s Rom-Com Boat Romance (00:46–03:02)

• Ben and Ronnie mock Nathan and Gail’s melodramatic love confessions, noting its over-the-top "80s rom-com" vibes.
• Gail recounts Nathan ghosting her after a previous trip, leading to Ben’s incredulity about forgiving such disrespectful behavior.
  • Quote (Ben, 02:28): "I don’t know. How could you get back to someone who does that to you? ... That, to me, is like a real big—like, I don’t know. I don’t think you can come back from that."

Kizzy, Joe, and the No-Remorse Kiss (02:57–03:35)

• Ronnie skewers Kizzy’s guiltless attitude after kissing Joe, despite his entanglement with V.
• There’s mockery around boat secrets and the impossible-to-hush drama when filmed.
  • Quote (Ben, 03:35): "There were sober decisions the entire time. There were sober subterfuges. Like, this is... not a 'we got drunk and it just happened.'"

Seeding the Poop Mystery (03:35–06:57)

• The hosts gleefully chart Bravo’s foreshadowing: Aisha brings dates to Carlin (“They’re good for digestion” → “good for pooping!”).
• The first hints of “who pooped in the shower” emerge, with suspects mounting amid fart jokes and comedic asides.
• Notable Moment: Ronnie notes they were discussing dates and poop on Amazon Live at the same time, showing the universe’s sense of humor about Bravo content.

All Aboard the Poop Train: The Great Below Deck Mystery (06:57–12:56)

• As foul bathroom smells linger, Ben theorizes about the guilty party and possible narcotics use in one cabin correlating with the bathroom disaster in Joaquin’s cabin.
  • Quote (Ben, 11:23): "My theory is that they were doing drugs together in a room, and... yeah, and then Joaquin has a moment in his shower."
• Both hosts explore all possible gross explanations—poop, douching, “railing up the butt,” and more—leaving Ronnie appropriately horrified.

The Discovery: "Waffle Stomping" Enters the Chat (13:56–19:18)

• Kizzy discovers the dreaded shower poop; Ben and Ronnie delight in the over-the-top pixelation and the show’s comedic edit (cutting between the bathroom incident and the plating of brown, shiny eggplant).
• The conversation veers into “waffle stomping”—mashing poop down a grated shower drain. The hosts are horrified this has an official term.
  • Quote (Rob, 16:20): "Did they waffle stomp it?"
  • Quote (Ben, 16:59): "The fact that—also, like, why bring waffles into this?"

Production Anecdotes & Real-Life Poop Trauma (20:03–22:01)

• Ben shares a wild behind-the-scenes story from working on NBC’s "Three Sisters," where he once had to retrieve rat poop from a clogged office toilet—leading to a side discussion about unsung sacrifices in TV.
  • Quote (Ben, 21:02): "That remains the most disgusting thing I ever did."

Relationship Drama Redux (23:02–25:53)

• Nathan presses Gail for romance; she resists, wary after last year’s hurt.
• Joe ignores V’s birthday, compounding the ongoing “bad boyfriend” Bravo subplot.
  • Quote (Ben, 24:46): "How do you not say happy birthday... The whole episode, the whole show has been about this!"

Crew Ineptitude and Professionalism Debates (26:27–31:16)

• Max fails to know his position; Nathan keeps Gail on the boat for personal time instead of professionalism, which Ben criticizes.
  • Quote (Ben, 30:08): "I do think it’s shitty that you’re going to keep someone on the boat purely because you’re, like, in love with them. Like, I think you kind of have to be professional..."

The Tragedy: Kathy’s Personal Loss (32:31–35:29)

• Kathy receives news on charter that her stepfather-figure has died, shifting the tone dramatically. The cast and Captain Sandy comfort her—Ben notes the jarring contrast to the episode’s prior tone.
  • Quote (Ben, 35:27): "For an episode that was all about this poop... for it to end on this very somber and sobering note was totally unexpected, but, yeah, very sad."

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Ben on returning to an ex: "That, to me is like a real big... I don’t think you can come back from that." [02:28]
• Ronnie on Kizzy’s remorse: "O, no, you were leading up to that the whole day. And I’m not gonna listen to you." [03:13]
• Ben on the logistics of shower incidents: "But that’s a lot to come out from the douching." [12:50]
• Rob on shower-excreted mystery: "It’s basically they’re making this big mystery, but we know who it is. And no one is surprised either..." [13:05]
• Ben on the infamous Bravo edit: "They do a smash cut to Josh with a plate brown, goopy eggplant... I was like, they are so rude." [19:10]
• Rob on the entire theme: "The whole episode, it’s just about this poop and running around the best poop." [17:09]
• Ben on emotional whiplash: "For an episode that was all about this poop... for it to end on this very somber and sobering note was totally unexpected, but, yeah, very sad." [35:27]

Episode Highlights by Timestamp

• 00:46–03:02 – Nathan & Gail’s heartbreak; Kizzy’s drama
• 03:35–05:40 – Early seeds of the poop mystery, fart gags, party prep
• 06:43–07:37 – Suspicious bathroom smells and guest behaviors
• 10:05–13:56 – Shower poop mystery escalates, hosts debate logistics
• 16:09–19:18 – “Waffle stomp” debate and the infamous Bravo edit
• 20:03–22:01 – Ben’s real-life poop story from TV production
• 23:02–25:31 – Joe forgets V’s birthday, relationship drama continues
• 32:31–35:29 – Kathy’s family loss and emotional tonal whiplash

Final Thoughts & Tone

Ben and Ronnie expertly balance gross-out hilarity with snappy social commentary and empathy. Their tone is silly, irreverent, but loving toward the Bravo universe and its fans. They ridicule the absurdity of Below Deck while amplifying the fun of scandalous boat life—before quickly shifting gears to handle a real emotional moment with care. The show closes with gratitude toward listeners and optimism for the future, even as it departs its network—a true Watch What Crappens classic.

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