Watch What Crappens Episode #3150

Vanderpump Rules S12E04&05, Part One: “Angelicas and Demons”

Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Release Date: January 8, 2026

Overview

In this lively episode, Ben and Ronnie reunite after a holiday break to recap and dissect two new episodes of Vanderpump Rules (Season 12, Episodes 4 & 5), a spinoff iteration with a new cast and fresh drama. The Crappens boys delight in mocking—and sometimes celebrating—the over-the-top antics, questionable rapping, and chaotic love lives of SUR’s latest hopefuls. With their trademark wit, they spotlight the rise and fall of new “stars,” debate the merits of DJing at SUR, and dive into OnlyFans discourse, all while weaving in Bravo culture references and memorable listener-favorite banter.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Vanderpump Rules: New Generation Vibe

• The hosts acknowledge that the show feels like a fresh start, rather than trying to duplicate the original cast’s dynamic.
  • Ben (04:09):

    "I just feel like I've been with these people for a while now... To me, it just feels like a whole new thing. And it's a fun new thing."

• Ronnie compares it to the energy of "Southern Hospitality" Season 1—engaging, dramatic, and genuinely drawing them in.

2. The Venus Rap: Dreams and Delusions

• Venus's attempt at rapping ignites laughter and critique.
  • Ben (08:02):

    "So he raps, and here it is. You know, I'm from Texas, sleeping on, like, NyQuil, dunking on, like O' Neill, hair down my back to the Orange Hill."

• The hosts find the performance both cringeworthy and endearing, agreeing it would be better suited as background music on “Selling Sunset”—
  • Ronnie (10:04):

    "If I had to describe this rap to somebody... I would say, cut your hair."

• They reflect fondly on the show’s longstanding tradition of showcasing the cast’s sometimes painful artistic aspirations.
  • Ben (10:42):

    "One of the most fun things about this show is watch people's dreams die slowly... It's heartwarming."

3. Angelica, Jason & The Eyebrow Drama

• Much attention is paid to the budding (and faltering) flirtation between Angelica and Jason ("little eyebrows"), focusing on Jason’s mixed signals, his unfollowing of Angelica on Instagram, and his insistence on being “fought for.”
  • Ben, re: Jason’s Gen-Z expectation (15:51):

    "He's like, 'Yeah, that's just like, the way that I deal with it, you know? Like, that's just how I had to protect myself.' It's like, what the fuck are you talking about?"

  • Ronnie, theorizing (16:17):

    "I heard that this is a thing actually with Gen Z guys, that this is actually kind of their vibe... they wanted to be wooed."

• Jason invites Angelica out, she goes, and he doesn’t even show up—a repeated sign that Jason may secretly be the season’s villain.
  • Ben (18:37):

    "He is such a... yeah, he is. I mean, I should have seen it coming because it's Vanderpump Rules."

  • Ronnie (19:49):

    "I have options. She goes, okay, well I'm not an option. He's like, wait, what? Like that hurts his feelings, you know."

4. Venus and Marcus’ Friendship Implosion

• After Marcus betrays Venus by gossiping, their friendship comes to a fiery end.
  • Ben (21:30):

    "If you're with your real friends, you should be able to talk shit about people and trust that they're not gonna go just tell everybody everything the second that they get mad at you."

• The hosts empathize with Venus, noting that shit-talking co-workers is universal—especially at SUR.

5. Girls’ Night Out: Kim vs. Natalie

• Kim sets up a girls’ night but doesn’t want to deal with Natalie, leading to tense confrontation, a physical shove, and comedic fallout.
• Natalie’s emotional unraveling is both mocked and empathized with as they observe her crying while the rest party.

6. The OnlyFans Investigation (Eyebrows Edition)

• Ronnie goes deep into investigative journalism, subscribing to Jason’s OnlyFans—only to be disappointed by PG-13 content.
  • Ronnie (31:00):

    "It was $11, which I found. And I was like, $11? ...So go in there. It's just him shirtless or in a jock strap. There is nothing in there. I can't believe that cost 11 damn dollars."

• The pair debate whether shirtless photos (vs outright nudity) constitutes real “sex work,” calling Jason’s OnlyFans “a shirt-off, rip-off.”
  • Ben (33:33):

    "If he's not being nude, then, like, why are you co-opting the language for the people who are being nude...you’re actually just a rip off at that point. You’re a shirt off, rip off."

7. SUR Work Drama: DJ Aspirations and Second Chances

• Marcus seeks DJ glory but is met with skepticism, as the hosts mock the cast's reverence for DJing at SUR (as opposed to, say, Tao or Coachella).
  • Ben (06:33):

    "I just think it's so funny how they act like djing at sir is like doing a set at Coachella."

• Lisa Vanderpump is amused-yet-skeptical about Chris’s popularity with female patrons and about OnlyFans rumors, delivering classic deadpan lines.
  • Lisa (as quoted by hosts, 27:03):

    "He’s a sex worker. Pause. Three, two, one. Well, so am I. I mean, it’s a fucking job when you’ve been married for 42 years."

8. Relationship Roundup

• Angelica is revealed to still be living with (and occasionally hooking up with) her ex, while Jason continues with passive-aggressive courting tactics.
• The cycle of invitation, disappointment, apology, and “not gonna lie” confessions continues—often spiraling into classic VPR-style trainwrecks.

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

| Time | Quote & Attribution | |--------|--------------------| | 04:09 | "I just feel like I've been with these people for a while now... To me, it just feels like a whole new thing. And it's a fun new thing." - Ben | 10:42 | "One of the most fun things about this show is watch people's dreams die slowly... It's heartwarming." - Ben | 15:51 | “He’s like, ‘yeah, that’s just like, the way that I deal with it, you know? Like, that's just how I had to protect myself.’ It's like, what the fuck are you talking about?” – Ben | 16:17 | "I heard that this is a thing actually with Gen Z guys, that this is actually kind of their vibe... they wanted to be wooed." - Ronnie | 21:30 | “If you’re with your real friends, you should be able to talk shit about people and trust that they’re not gonna go just tell everybody everything the second that they get mad at you.” - Ben | 27:03 | “He’s a sex worker. Pause. Three, two, one. Well, so am I. I mean, it's a fucking job when you’ve been married for 42 years.” – Lisa (as quoted by hosts) | 31:00 | "It was $11, which I found. And I was like, $11? ...So go in there. It's just him shirtless or in a jock strap. There is nothing in there. I can't believe that cost 11 damn dollars." - Ronnie | 33:33 | "If he's not being nude, then, like, why are you co-opting the language for. For the people who are being nude… You’re just a rip off at that point. You’re a shirt off, rip off." – Ben | 54:25 | "Even if Marcus, like, doesn't want to repair a friendship, like, I don't want to, like, lose Kim. Like, who wants to lose Kim? I mean, like, everybody needs beige in their lives. Otherwise, like, fun throw pillows don’t make as much sense." – Ben

Other Noteworthy Moments

• Shane and Angelica’s “Compatible Laughter”: Ronnie notes their laughs are pitched male/female versions, predicting “perfection.”
• Lively Criticism of Orange County Party Excursions: Nobody believes anyone actually parties in Irvine—cue hosts’ incredulity.
• Lisa Vanderpump as “Broken Bird” Talent Scout: The recurring theme of Lisa supporting the wounded and lost, setting up DJ Broken Bird, is played for laughs.
• Kim and Venus’ Emotional Reconciliation: The “smoking alley” summit is both comical and oddly moving as they repair their friendship, appreciating each other's “beige” value.

Structure & Flow

The podcast moves deftly between:

• Recap and commentary (mixing plot points with host reactions)
• Satirical impressions (especially of Lisa Vanderpump)
• Tangents on pop culture and Bravo lore (OnlyFans, DJ stereotypes, recurring VPR tropes)
• Callbacks to earlier seasons—parallels between new and original cast behaviors.

The tone stays playful, snarky, occasionally affectionate—even when the subject is someone’s “dying dreams.”

Important Segments by Timestamp

• 02:56 – Discussion of ad-free feed, Patreon perks, and return from break
• 04:09 – 07:18 – Setting the tone: “new” VPR, uniqueness of current cast
• 08:02 – 10:17 – Venus raps and the hosts debrief
• 13:24 – 15:51 – Girls’ night bus ride meltdown, Angelica shoving, Jason’s behavior
• 18:37 – 21:35 – Jason’s mixed signals, “options” speech, and Angelica’s frustration
• 27:03 – 33:33 – OnlyFans deep-dive—Ronnie’s review, expectations vs. reality
• 38:49 – 41:49 – Angelica and Natalie at the nail spa: reconciling, confessions about living with ex
• 54:25 – 57:26 – Kim and Venus patch up; DJ drama at Guillermo’s movie event; Lisa’s musical requests

Final Thoughts

Ben and Ronnie’s recap serves as both a comedic deconstruction and a loving roast of the new VPR cast’s foibles. Their sharp observations, cultural references, and ability to turn awkward moments (on the show and IRL) into podcast gold make this an essential episode for Bravo fans. They expertly balance laughter at the cast's expense with genuine engagement in the show's evolving drama.