Watch What Crappens #3168: The Valley Persian Style S1E03: Trunk No Show

Date: January 17, 2026
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam

Episode Overview

This episode of Watch What Crappens brings Ben and Ronnie’s signature blend of sharp wit and loving ridicule to "The Valley: Persian Style," Season 1, Episode 3 (“Trunk No Show”). They dissect the latest drama among Bravo’s favorite Persians—their messy relationships, misguided business ventures, and chaotic social events—with a focus on Gigi’s exhausting antics, marital meltdowns, and a notably failed trunk show. True to form, the hosts volley between hilarious tangents and keen insight, skewering the cast’s delusions with affection and exasperation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Gigi’s Never-Ending Drama & Emotional Drain

• Ben and Ronnie zero in on Gigi’s persistent immaturity and her need for chaos—particularly her meaningless fight with Dennis, the ex she married to get back at another ex, Ty.

• Quote (Ben, 03:46): “Why do we have to be subjugated to watching some stupid fight with Gigi and this guy Dennis?... There's like no stakes attached.”

• Ronnie emphasizes the cringe factor of watching Gigi repeat the same patterns as she's aged, now as a mom:

  • “It's more disturbing now because you've brought a kid into all of this, and it's...cringe. You know, I worry for your child. There, I said it." (05:35)

• The hosts playfully debate whether, as podcasters, they're allowed to “mom shame.”
  Ben (06:01): “I feel like we're allowed to mom shame if we're podcasters.”

2. Relationships: Divorce Watch, Communication Fails, and Tabouli Gate

- Divorce is in the Air

• Ben jokes about how every couple on the show seems to be racing toward divorce:
  • “It's a pretty brisk walk to divorce for all of these couples.” (06:26)
  • Titanic metaphor: “They're basically all on the deck of the Titanic... watching the tables slide into the ocean.”* (06:39)

- Bombshad & Skye: Trunk Show Meltdown

• Skye’s jewelry trunk show becomes a battleground because Bombshad couldn’t call the bartender as promised (12:30-13:03).
• Ronnie, deadpan: “She should be as angry as she needs to be.” (12:38)
• Skye’s perpetual antagonism toward her husband becomes comic gold:
  • “Her husband is the flower, and her hobby is a vase full of hate water.” (09:03)

- Reza & Adam: Affection Issues and Pantry Entrepreneurship

• Adam wants more physical affection, and they have a therapy-style "relationship check-in."
  Highlight (Ben, 29:44):
  • Reza: “What can I do today or tomorrow to make your day a little bit better?”
  • Adam: “Maybe a shoulder rub.”
  • Reza (sighs): “Can I get a hug and kiss...?”
• Reza and Adam consider a business selling Persian-style dried fruits and nuts—prompting much skepticism from Ben and Ronnie.
  • “Why do Persians get all this amazing stuff, but like, white people don't get it?” (26:43)
  • Ben suggests: “Just give it a Persian name. Lean into it.” (27:46)

- Marital Discontent: MJ and Tommy, Tannen and Greg

• MJ and Tommy’s communication woes resurface, with Tommy resistant to MJ’s mother’s comparisons and the couple trading blame.
  • “Every woman loves being compared to their mother in a fight. That's what every woman loves, Tommy.” (16:33)
• Tannen and Greg’s marriage is on empty, leading to Greg gifting a pink Porsche after getting caught texting another woman.
  • “Did you just go buy her a pink Porsche with her own money?” (25:09)
  • Ben (on Porsche): “Doesn't address literally any of the issues that she brought to you. It's just. You got her a car, then what?" (26:20)

3. Gigi’s OnlyFans, Weaponized Marriage, and Sad Revelations

• The group discusses Gigi’s OnlyFans page (with Skye wondering if she too should have one before realizing what it is).
  • Skye: “Why is she the only one who has a page? Why don’t I have a page?” (11:20)
• Ben laments the tiredness of Gigi’s narratives and her quest for revenge-marriage.
  • Gigi admits she married Dennis to get back at Ty, then spirals out at Dennis for dating her friend (38:41–39:21).
  • Ronnie: “She thinks it's so amusing, you know? It's like when she pulls out, like, a full joint in a backyard at a family's house. It's like, yeah, I'm like, really cool. You're sad.” (39:21)
• Gigi confronts Dennis in the episode’s climactic argument, failing to elicit sympathy.
  • Ben: “This whole thing is acting.” (65:34)
  • Ronnie: “This was the cliffhanger? This is what we're supposed to care about?” (66:44)

4. Trunk Show & Group Dynamics

• Skye’s trunk show devolves into public fighting over the bartender and marital grievances, side commentary on guest attendance (“Did she mean eight people as a burn? See, I divided it by ten and you just wind up with eight.” – 46:47).
• Gigi’s inappropriate smoking, and hosts’ commentary on Persian cultural observances (“Every scene on this show has to start with, you know what Persians do? We feed each other.” – 57:38).

5. Cultural and Generational Humor

• Ronnie’s family history (Lebanese) underlines the food-as-culture jokes, and Ben notes the universal nature of feeding guests.
  • “Pretty sure food is a major staple in every culture.” (59:09)
• Vita’s ping pong and basketball champion claims provide comic relief (56:57).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Titanic Divorce Metaphor:
  Ben: “They're basically all on the deck of the Titanic... watching the tables slide into the ocean at this point and holding on to the rails.” (06:39)

• On Gigi’s Perpetual Teenager Routine:
  Ronnie: “If you didn't have a dad supporting you, you'd be under a bridge somewhere. You know, just get it together, lady.” (03:13)

• Marital Blame Game: Ben: “Every woman loves being compared to their mother in a fight. That's what every woman loves, Tommy.” (16:33)

• On Gigi’s OnlyFans:
  Ben: “If you’re paying money, I mean, I don’t want to see what I can see on Instagram.” (10:06)

• Trunk Show Burn:
  Ben: “She should be as angry as she needs to be.” (12:38)
  Ronnie: “Did she mean eight people as a burn?” (46:47)

• On MJ’s Marriage:
  Ronnie: “Anytime one person in a marriage starts to look good, it's a divorce coming, which is not wrong.” (53:14)

• On The Reza & Adam Dynamic:
  Ben: “Adam, you're not even giving Reza a hug. Please don't be judgy about the beds.” (54:29)

• On Gigi’s Revenge Marriage:
  Ben: “She got married just to make this guy Ty upset, which is almost like the story that you hear in, like, a musical or something.” (39:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Gigi and Dennis Backstory & Fight: 03:46 – 05:29 / 38:41 – 39:21 / 62:27 – 66:44
• Skye’s Trunk Show Meltdown: 12:30 – 13:03 / 46:00 – 47:38
• Reza & Adam’s Relationship Check-In: 29:44 – 31:12
• Tannen & Greg’s Porsche and Marital Woes: 25:09 – 26:20
• Persian Food Culture Tangent: 57:38 – 59:09
• MJ & Tommy’s Tension: 14:09 – 18:43 / 49:12 – 51:33

Tone & Style

Ben and Ronnie toggle between affectionate exasperation and scathing (but ultimately loving) mockery; they play up their Bravo expertise while offering cultural asides, personal family anecdotes, and rapid-fire comic impressions. Their recaps are equal parts snark and nostalgia, poking fun at the show’s self-importance while celebrating the enduring absurdity of Bravo’s universe.

Summary Takeaways

• The Valley: Persian Style is already veering into Schrodinger's Divorce: every couple teeters on the edge, and no one wants to grow up.
• Gigi’s exhausting quest for drama is starting to wear even the most dedicated fans down.
• The drama at Skye’s trunk show (over a missing bartender) and the constant tabouli references remain hilarious, mixing petty with the profound.
• Affection, communication, and accountability—or lack thereof—drive not just marriages but every group dynamic on the show.
• The episode exemplifies how Watch What Crappens transforms Bravo’s messiness into laugh-out-loud podcasting gold.

For readers who haven’t watched or listened, this episode offers a perfect, playful snapshot of Bravo’s new Persian spectacle—fuelled by marital dysfunction, petty party drama, and unapologetically spicy commentary.