Watch What Crappens Podcast #3186

Below Deck Med S10E18 Part One: "The Long Kizz Goodnight"
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Air Date: January 27, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Ben and Ronnie dive into the penultimate episode of Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10. The hosts provide their signature humorous and snarky commentary on the yacht crew’s dramatic entanglements, including the ongoing Joe-Kizzy-V triangle, late-season guest antics, and the unending debate about tomato sauce versus gravy. Throughout, the episode reflects on how reality TV can be a (temporary) haven from grim real-world headlines, while still occasionally confronting broader societal concerns.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Acknowledging Real-World Turmoil and the Role of Distraction (01:09–06:05)

• Hosts grapple with the difficulty of providing distraction in distressing times: Ben and Ronnie discuss recent upsetting news, particularly relating to ICE and violence, sharing their horror at current events.
• Ben: “It’s despicable what’s happening out there. I’m horrified, honestly, by everything that’s happening with ICE. Horrified by the murder of Alex Pretty and Renee Good…” (01:19)
• They affirm the podcast’s goal to offer relief and laughter without forgetting empathy or their own frustration with current realities.
• Ronnie: “Mockery is what I’m going to lean on. But also, I donated. And that made me feel…good. But it’s a brutal world out there.” (05:38)

Bravo-lebrities Respond to Politics (04:15–05:38)

• Ben notes Bravo stars’ activism, citing Andy Cohen and a Southern Charm cast member protesting. Ronnie brings up problematic social media posts from Vicki Gunvalson.
• Ben: “It’s been really interesting seeing the various Bravo liberties who have taken stands.” (04:15)
• Ronnie reflects on how mockery becomes a defense mechanism, especially when facing figures promoting harmful ideologies.

The Yacht Drama: Joe, Kizzy, and V (06:05–10:25)

• Ben and Ronnie launch into the Below Deck Med recap, spotlighting the wildness of this season’s crew—especially Joe’s crude fixation on Kizzy (“I just want to smell her vagina.” [06:05]) and his relentless pursuit of her.
• The Nathan–Joe dynamic is analyzed: Nathan tries to act responsibly while still being tempted by the party atmosphere, leading to friction.
• Ronnie: “[Nathan] was all good with Nathan when he was doing the same thing two weeks ago, but now Nathan has a girlfriend that he's trying to impress and win back...” (07:25)
• Kizzy’s injury and Joe’s continued infatuation become a running joke.
• The crew’s “last day” desperation, awkwardness, and shifting alliances are called out with classic Crappens mockery.

Guests and the 'Gravy or Sauce' Debate (08:36–10:25)

• The guests' endless arguments about calling tomato sauce “gravy” or “sauce” provide comic relief.
• Ben: “This is the existential question of our time. Finally, Jennifer is here.” (08:55)
• Ronnie: “Thank you. Thank. Gravy is brown. When I think of gravy, I think of brown things.” (09:23)
• The conversation, featuring guest comments and crew reactions, pokes fun at the obsessive nature of such debates.

Behind-the-Scenes Crew Humor (12:10–17:00)

• Discussion of crew frustrations around demanding guests—especially Annalise’s nagging about king crab legs.
• Ben: “Kathy is at her wit's end, but she's too British to show it…” (12:23)
• They riff on Kizzy’s flirtatious texts (“Is this a sexy toe or what?” [12:49]) and Joe’s juvenile responses.
• Banter about Max’s failed ambitions and excuses: “No, your best wasn’t even good. Like, you're off letting guests drive tenders...” (14:10)
• Captain Sandy’s focus on plates and food presentation becomes a recurring joke.

Text Etiquette Debates—Wall of Text vs. Multiple Texts (18:07–20:59)

• Ben and Ronnie digress into a spirited discussion inspired by Kizzy’s texting style. Does it annoy them? Would Bethenny Frankel approve?
• Ronnie: “This is just more proof that Kizzy is a monster and a horrible human being.” (17:00)
• Ben: “I regretfully do fall a little bit more into the multiple texts at once camp… I think that ‘BTW’ implies if I had thought about this in time, I would have included it in the first text.” (18:38)

More Yacht Antics and Character Flaws (22:10–28:25)

• V's struggle with seeing Joe and Kizzy together, and the lack of respect from both for anyone else’s feelings.
• Ronnie: “What hurts more than watching Joe is it watching that Joe can still affect people… stop being so affected by Joe...” (29:41)
• Ben insists that V’s resentment is justified, given the cramped, emotionally charged environment—whole situation reminiscent of classic Bravo relationship drama.
• Joe's ego and cluelessness (“Oh, man, I can't wait to expel her vagina.” [43:26]) are mercilessly mocked.

The Guests' Dinner & More Food Fights (32:43–37:47)

• Discussion of truffle procurement, Annalise’s demands, and continuing sauce/gravy jokes.
• Banter about scallop ceviche, with Ronnie’s characteristic disgust versus Ben’s culinary open-mindedness.
• Ronnie: “I like a cooked scallop, but raw scallop is just so, like, slimy to me… It’s a bowl of boogers.” (35:33)
• Ben: “If your scallops taste like boogers, then something went wrong.” (36:07)

Emotional Payoff: V’s Breakdown and Nathan’s Protective Instinct (41:18–43:25)

• V finds herself crying alone on the “naughty boy.” Nathan comforts her, reflecting on his own family history of protecting women.
• Nathan: “When I see a fucking woman crying on the fucking swim platform, that doesn’t sit right with me.” (44:08)
• This heartfelt segment highlights one of the episode’s more poignant moments, showing cracks in the otherwise snarky banter.

The Joe-Nathan Showdown (43:26–44:52)

• Nathan, irate about Joe making V cry, confronts him—leading to a tense, escalating late-night bunkbed fight.
• Nathan: “Don’t act the big man or I’m gonna smack the shit out of you. Everybody knows how you treat women when you don’t like them anymore. You ghost them.” (44:24)
• Joe plays it off, but Nathan makes his anger clear and sets boundaries for behavior.

Reflections and Closing Thoughts (46:29–47:06)

• The crew’s growth and lingering dysfunctions are considered; Captain Sandy gets in some classic “plated” humor.
• Ronnie: “Congratulations, you've reached the end of part one of a two part recap. For part two, go look for the recap that says part two. See you over there, suckers.” (46:55)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ben (on the real world): “We want to provide distraction... you can also have some sanity in the sense of, like, we deserve some sanity. We deserve to laugh before we go back to the headlines.” (03:24)
• Ronnie (about mocking as defense): “My only thing, my defense weapon, has always been to mock you and to laugh at you. So that's what I will continue to do...” (04:53)
• Joe (parodied by Ronnie, at Kizzy's expense): “I just want to smell her vagina.” (06:05)
• Ronnie (summing up Joe and Kizzy): “What hurts more than watching Joe is it watching that Joe can still affect people... stop being so affected by Joe.” (29:41)
• Ben (on Bravo’s universal sauce/gravy argument): “This is the existential question of our time.” (08:55)
• Nathan (confronting Joe): “When I see a fucking woman crying on the fucking swim platform, that doesn’t sit right with me. Don't act the big man or I’m gonna smack the shit out of you.” (44:08)
• Ronnie (fake nonchalance): “Congratulations, you've reached the end of part one... See you over there, suckers.” (46:55)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Introduction & Real-world Reflection: 01:09–06:05
• Bravo Celebrities & Politics: 04:15–05:38
• Below Deck Recap Begins: 06:05
• Joe-Kizzy-Nathan Dynamic: 06:05–10:25
• Sauce vs. Gravy Debate: 08:36–10:25
• Crew & Guest Banter, Truffle Drama: 12:10–17:00
• Text Etiquette Digression: 18:07–20:59
• V’s Emotional Moment: 41:18–43:25
• Nathan vs. Joe Showdown: 43:26–44:52
• End of Part One: 46:55

Tone & Style

Consistently playful, zippy, and irreverently critical, Ben and Ronnie blend genuine affection for Bravo with biting satire, asides, and pop culture references. Their camaraderie drives the episode, balancing social commentary with their unique take on every bit of drama—onscreen and off.

For those seeking escapism, laughs, and razor-sharp Bravo commentary, this episode delivers on all fronts—mockery, mayhem, and the sea of sauce. For part two and closure on this wild season, be sure to catch the next episode.