Above Deck

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 13 Episodes 1 and 2 of Below Deck. Topics include: new crew, new boat, the dangers of Thailand, Rainbeau’s PTSD, Kenny Flowers, a peanut allergy, Taylor Ann Green, TJ Dinch as a prospect for Fraser, the HEAT, waving like on White Lotus, the layout of the boat, Rosa upset with Rainbeau, fans?, the talent show, James looks like Chase, the juicer, the anchor debacle, Capt Kerry not happy with Alex, praying at the Buddhist temple, Kaylee and Matt kiss, tequila and more! In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the latest on Patreon (The Traitors, Sarah’s trip...

We are off this week so we are sharing some of our favorite Patreon clips from the past year. Topics include: Ladies of London, college swimmers at Kelli’s hotel, lip stain, In The City, Heated Rivalry, Kelli’s birthday, The Valley, summer camp in New Jersey, people who don’t like us, Kelli’s noir makeup, shirts for cast members, Taylor Swift Deep Dive, Murder She Wrote, Shawn Ireland, musical instruments, fish tanks, Next Gen NYC, a Turkey surgery offer, Ramona eyes, Bravolytics and where to eat in Bowling Green.

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Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 18 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: the drag show, kabobs, Massi’s crush, the flight attendant, Sarah’s bedazzled maraca, Leah singing with Brandi Carlile, Nathan’s toast, a Joe and Kayley tiff, suckers, Kat breaks up with Coop, Gen faking it till she makes it, Luke’s disguise, Gen throwing red wine, Nathan and Joe’s talk and crew departures. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss next week’s episode, Bravo Fan Fest, our watch party, picking cheesecake flavors, a Bravo Color Walk?, Joe Bradley on WWHL, listener comments and The Bravo Docket episo...

In this throwback Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 2, Episode 6 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Season 6 reminders, Malia’s big makeout night, why Capt. Sandy has others take the boat off the dock, ONIONS, being blocked by Adam, weird table decor, the primary sending back onion-filled plates, running out of vodka, Hannah and Wes go provisioning and food sitting in the sun. In Hot Tub Convo we talk about our time at Bowling Green State University, Columbus radio (WNCI, CD101), our majors, reading the news on WBGU, our radio show on WFAL, recording The Socks With Sandals Radio Show on...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 17 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Gael talking to Joe in the van, Gen being nice, Fire Island, Sarah’s NYC plan, hairless men, Battery Park City, eating raw meat, breaking the 4th wall, protein, Joe and Nathan’s talk on the bow, water activities, Aesha’s gift to Capt. Sand and Luke calls Joe. Then we talk about episodes 3 + 4 of THE TRAITORS. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss an upcoming rewatch episode (Med S2, Ep6), more evidence that Coop and Joy are dating, Massi and Kayley’s WWHL appearance, Aesha’s IG comments...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 16 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: hollow bones, a bedazzled blow up doll, the Croatian Sensation, Aesha babysits, a Gen reckoning, an awkward dinner with Gael, Joe and Coop’s bromance and Gael’s van confrontation. Then we get into the first 2 episodes of THE TRAITORS. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss an upcoming rewatch episode (Med S2, Ep6), a photo of Joy and Coop in Greece, Cathy’s response to Max saying she’s materialistic, what’s new on Patreon (Next Gen NYC, RHONY, Gilded Age) and a listener comment about RHOSLC and a Fren...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 15 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Gen’s meltdown over the flowers, Swiffer dust mops, Kat on service, blow up doll in a wig, Gen and Luke’s texts, the fake food, Play-Doh, Massi’s age, jobs at age 16, Nathan punishing Joe, Capt. Sandy asking for Joe’s schedule, washing Joy’s clothes with the rags, a marine biology lesson, the blue cave excursion, Doogie Howser, M.D. and a raft injury. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss an upcoming rewatch episode (Med S2, Ep6), the RHONY premiere, Kat unfollowing Joy and speculation about Joy...

Sarah and Kelli talk to Max from Below Deck Med Seasons 8, 10 and 11. Topics include: a fleet of boats in the South of France, hypnosis, meeting Grant Cardone, balancing spiritual pursuits and business, his thoughts when he got the texts from his father, a manipulative woman, a money laundering scheme, 90-Day Fiance situation, hiring a guide in Tunisia, old cars, the rescue mission, a tiny dog, being kidnapped in Morocco, dealing with the French Embassy, his relationship with his father today, a friend of Pablo Picasso, hooking up with Lily, his relationship with Cathy, who he would have been loyal...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 14 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: FaceTiming charter guests, Massi’s arrival, Jeff’s reaction to the show, an update from Max, Grunge Night, Gen’s wrist issues, the police, Burberry, marking Kayley’s brother’s anniversary, hugging shirtless men, a night out, Massi’s age, Aesha’s dance moves, parrot dancing, pillow noodles, a new deck schedule, night shifts and Joy receives flowers from Luke. Then we talk about Real Housewives Ultimate Girl’s Trip with Dana, The Bravo Investigator. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Phaedra and CT’s relationship, Emmy wins for The Trait...

Sarah and Kelli are joined by Ryan Bailey from So Bad It’s Good. Topics include: BravoCon 2025, Below Deck being the #1 show on Bravo, Southern Charm, Reza, Ryan’s history with Reality TV, the Hannah-Sandy feud, the current season of Med, Kat and Coop, Max’s wild storyline, RHOC, Shannon’s balance, Vicki’s return, why the early seasons were magical, Threads, RHUGT, Kyle and Mauricio’s reactions to Vicki and Lisa Barlow, RHOA, Bravo Fan Fest, having beef with Bravolebs, which Captain we want on The Traitors, Joe Bradley’s voice, McBee Dynasty, the farming to car wash pipeline, Next...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 13 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Max’s departure, continued Joe and Nathan conflict, Santa Claus, No More Tangles, staying on the dock, Jeff = No Fun, a fashion show, sink plunging, a Cartier necklace, crepes, and preview thoughts. We talk to author Erica Hendry about her new book: Let’s Not Go Overboard Here. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss online Med spoilers (without spoiling anything!), Alex Propson’s new haircut and Coop’s sister making cheesecake for the watch party.

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Sarah and Kelli talk to Kat Johnston from Below Deck Med. Topics include: Nova Scotia summers, what she’s been up to since filming, moving to London, how her mom got her to Croatia, pop culture references, Gilmore Girls and who Rory should end up with, her WWHL appearance with Galyna, Joy’s chocolate chip cookies, her friendship with Kayley, which Taylor Swift describes her Below Deck season, her dating expectations, responding to Cooper’s green screens, crying on the show, getting closure from her boatmance, the “other side” of Gen, if she would want to be Chief Stew, learning f...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 12 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: the pasta redemption dinner, Cooper’s “secret”, Akira One hats, Nathan’s return, our own bachelorette parties, how to tell Nathan about the new system, Aesha’s party, a refresher on Anastasia, Capt. Sandy and Hannah explaining how they came back together, Joe’s pent up energy and Max coming to Captain Sandy with a family problem. We talk to past charter guest Alex P. Taylor about his new book: Nachrageous! In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our upcoming 300th episode, Bunny the Primary’s response to the show, the...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 11 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: the arrival of Max, Operation Secret Relationship, Gen’s new pursuit, hungry charter guests, a water toy scramble, tiny food, Kayley and Joy’s rough dinner, a tender emergency, Cooper’s dad’s boat: BANANA HAMMOCK and Nathan’s text to Max. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss being on The Bravo Investigator Podcast to talk RHUGT, Kat on WWHL, Coop and Kat’s Instagram stories, Hayu Fan Fest, Cooper on the Yacht Mess Podcast, DeuxMoi pictures of Fraser, The Traitors: New Blood and our upcoming 300th episode (Ask...

Sarah and Kelli talk to Kayley Smith from Below Deck Med. Topics include: climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge, her twin sister, the boat she worked on after Akria One, the sky dinner, being on WWHL, the Game of Thrones theme, her situationship with Joe Bradley, dealing with Gen, what Joy’s crew meals were like, Aesha’s support, hanging out with Katie Flood, VPR and being true to herself. Thank you, Bravo, for arranging this interview!

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Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 10 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Old Hollywood dinner, dinner service without Aesha, all hands on deck, Joy’s hands, throwing lines, the Josun, Gen’s attitude, dinner in the sky, Coop and Kat’s relationship, a Frozen reference, Joe’s test, a pirate morning, Cooper’s lightsaber, Muppet Treasure Island, The Santa Maria on the Scioto River, a day off, Aesha’s maracas, a secret conversation in the bosun’s locker and Max’s return. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Sarah’s UK Trip, ask for questions for Kayley’s interview, an idea for the next...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 9 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Nathan and Gael’s situation, “sunnies”, Captain Sandy’s idea, Zen Gen’s color aura, tattoos, deck team tension, safari dinner, Joy lonely in the galley, Nathan’s back injury, band camp, the Green Cave, Coop annoyed with Nathan and the mid-season trailer. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our Chef Joy interview getting postponed, our Charleston weekend, a Color Walk, a body found at a house downtown, Med Watch Party, our hats from Cooper, a listener comment, Capt. Sandy on Kelly Clarkson, an update on Coop’s pet python a...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 8 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Cooper’s inability to to keep a secret, Furries, Suzanne and Will, the night docking, Sugar Baby, Luke packing and Coop’s reaction, Luke’s inspirational speech, Gen’s plan to not be negative, Kat and Coop’s relationship, Gael and Nathan struggles, the night out and the windy night. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Natalya Scudder being detained by immigration, our sail with Daisy and Everything Zen, book fairs and bee stings, Cletus the mouse, Sarah’s hamster breeding program, Sarah’s dead backpack snake, Cooper’s pet sn...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 7 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Sugar Baby, Amy the Matchmaker, Joy’s one-liners, the bachelors, continued sheetgate fallout, a call to Norma, Kelli getting flak online, dog hats, the picky primary, Luke’s apology, Billy calls his gf, Coop’s medical emergency, Joy’s distress, horseback riding and Luke to the bridge. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our upcoming watch party (July 27th at Odyssey Bottle Shop), Joy and Kayley on WWHL, resin art keychains, Yacht Mess Live in Charleston, Luke’s ex-gf, major tea about Sailing Yacht Season 4, Fraser and Matt Roger...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 6 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: thoughts about our Joe Bradley interview, Gen and Luke’s miscommunication, Gael feels alone, Aesha and Nathan helping w/ Luke’s dinner plan, Joy keeping her guard up, the love triangle crumbles, the news of “Sheetgate” spreads, the matchmaking charter, Sarah’s party trick and Nathan learns the truth. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our upcoming watch party (July 27th at Odyssey Bottle Shop), filling out our preference sheets for Everything Zen Sailing, Johnny Damon’s tip amount, Kizzi got married, a listener comment, Ask Us Anything, Cl...

Sarah and Kelli talk to Joe Bradley, deckhand from Below Deck Med Seasons 9 -11. Topics include: working in the French Riviera, and update on his mum, his friendship with Cooper, Liverpool, being present, Joe’s advice for Luke, the status of his relationship with Nathan, his desire to have a sit down with Gael, his biggest regret, going to therapy, hurting V last season, taking accountability, what’s to come this season and being confused for the “other Joe Bradley” An Above Deck interview is out now!

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Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 5 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Kelli’s b-day, the title of this episode, Nathan’s sheets, games of Gen, Cooper’s Rules of Dating, 90’s hair, the Charleston handshake, “Deck Daddy”, 2 excursions in 1 day, Kat’s Game of Thrones tour, low chairs, dragons from Harry Potter, Fatal Attraction and Gen and Luke’s late night talk. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our upcoming watch party (July 27th at Odyssey Bottle Shop), we tease our event happening Fan Fest Weekend, the dark dinner, an update on the camera operator that saved Ashton, Eddy on Yacht Me...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 4 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: our Med Watch Party July 27th, A-hole Joe in the bridge, love notes, dark dinner, escape room, Joy’s ring, Kat’s Gilmore Girls childhood, Now and Then, The Sandlot, the $50,018 tip, the night out, Coop

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 3 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Aaron Karo’s Ruminations email list, Nathan’s hot head, only children, Joe’s issue with Gael, the night out, Kelli’s theory about dance partners, Cooper’s skincare routine, Kayley not wanting anything serious, Johnny Damon’s baseball career, Aesha picks her 2nd stew, Adis leaving, Gen’s love Post-it note, the crew dealing with Josef, Capt. Sandy’s advice for Nathan, the Roman Empire and Josef calls his lawyer before going to the bridge. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Sarah meeting a barnacle expert, Hayu Fan Fest in...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 2 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Sarah’s plans with Cooper’s mom, Gen’s desire to be 2nd stew, anchor watch, wind-o-meter, Kelli’s overnights on WNCI, quirky crew members, Nathan’s talk with Capt. Sandy, reading Men’s Health, Chef Joy’s culinary education, Malibu Coke, peacocks, exotic animals in Ohio, cliff jumping, Vegas night, Ratatouille, FaceTiming Grandma, a rough docking, baby Kayden visits, Joe’s bad news, the first crew night out and the argument between Joe and Nathan. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Bravo Fan Fest, Eddy vs. Watch What Crapp...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 11, Episode 1 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: new crew members, leaving doors open, the Nathan and Joe fallout, tall deckhands, Kayley’s energy, Luke’s PR photo, kids that grow up in NYC, party boats, hitting the dock, Gen Lillie not wanting to be bossed around, Bravolytics graphic of who follows who, dancers’ heart dresses and Chef Joy’s first dinner. In “Is Anyone Here a Marine Biologist?” Sarah tells us about moray eels, pufferfish, barnacles on sea turtles, remoras, trumpetfish and the incredible sand perch. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the Down Under After...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 18 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: the term “Wanker”, Ben sleeping in the made-up guest cabin, Capt Jason’s HOD meeting, thoughts on Ellie, Brandon’s arrival, flying private, guest preferences, the seafood extravaganza, personalized budgy smugglers, talking underwater, the bagel issue, 7 deadly sins dinner, Patrick’s sophomoric palate, pizza on a cake stand, Jenna getting her stripes back, the last night out and we guess who will come back next season. In “Is Anyone Here a Marine Biologist?” we are joined by Marc MacNamara! In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the FYC in LA, the...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 17 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: the fish dinner, seagulling, Ben asking to promote Ellie, Eddy gets the helmet, comment cards, repeat charter guests Brandon and Carmen, Alesia wants a promotion, table inching, Ben sleeping in the guest cabin and the Joao-Ben showdown. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the After Show, Yacht Mess Podcast Live in London, Barbie, Eddy and Capt. Kerry on WWHL, charter guests James and Garrett behind the bar, a Bravo Fan Fest pub crawl and what Eddy was actually listening to. Watch Chef Dave on Beat Bobby...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Below Deck Down Under with Chef Stu. Topics include: Stu’s opinion of Chef Ben, working at TGI Fridays, Ellie butting heads with Daisy, getting provisions in the Caribbean, sous chef vs. kitchen helper, making cookies, soapy eggs, the lack of garnishes, Daisy talking under her breath, serving a whole fish, boatmances, Bravo Fan Fest, what else Stu is watching (Imperfect Women, Friends and Neighbors, Devil Wears Prada 2), the Bethenny Frankel/ Lexi shoe debacle, Stu’s trip to Ireland, The Traitors, DWTS and cookbooks.

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Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 16 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Chaos on the night out, rum punch, Jenna’s late night rampage, Eddy finding Jenna in bed with Ben, Capt. Jason’s advice, Manscapers and Backyard Envy, Eddy moves on, Joao and Daisy’s date night, Jenna losing her stripe and whole fish for dinner. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Below Deck folks in NYC, the BDDU After Show, the Below Deck Med preview, Kelli’s OG conspiracy theory and Bravo Fan Fest in Charleston. I’m eating a skeleton over here and a new episode of...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Bravo’s big announcement that Bravo Fan Fest will be in Charleston, SC this year! Topics include: the deets, ticket cost, VIP, WWHL tapings, press passes?, the fine print, bag policy, where to stay, how to get around, Bravo locations, Charleston October weather, concerns about hurricane season, other events, a creator gathering?, Miami Fan Fest, other shows/movies that filmed here, a walking tour of downtown, Leva’s restaurants, Patricia’s house and our ideas for a Bravo-themed walking tour. Are you coming to Bravo Fan Fest?

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Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 15 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Ellie vs. Daisy, how Barbie and Ellie know each other, pigeons, Daisy reaches out to Fraser, Barbie’s arrival, getting the smell of fish off your hands, Around the World Dinner, Betul docks the boat, Jenna’s flirty text, the night out, Joao asks for clarification, Jenna becoming the villain of the season and Sarah’s 5th grade boyfriends. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the article about Joao in the Majorca Daily Bulletin, Fraser’s TikTok, a call for “Yachties: Where Are They Now?” and the BDDU Aft...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 14 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Ben’s 2 phones, lagoon night, foiled plans, Daisy and Joao’s snuggle, Mike’s firing, a Tom Green doppelgänger, hot tub observations, Ellie’s fables, room swaps, getting stuck in elevators, Ace Ventura 2, 80’s night and a shrimp cocktail power struggle. Sarah analyzes the latest Watch What Crappens Fish Report in “Is Anyone Here a Marine Biologist?” In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the final spots to sail with Daisy w/ Everything Zen Sailing, Mike and Joe Bradley working together, our new TikTok, the BDDU After Show and...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 13 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Jenna’s cabin hopping, Capt. Jason is furious, granola bars, the leopard theme, Daisy’s talk with Alesia and Mike, Ben vs Daisy, how to clean a toilet, Jenna and Eddy’s breakup, chocolate cake/vanilla essence, Joao pushing Capt. Jason down the slide, Daisy’s “I told you so” moments, the Sphinx of it all, a strip tease for Mama Joanna, homemade cookies, the HOD dinner, crimped hair, Mike’s season high and mixed messages from Jenna. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our weekend together in Ch...

Sarah talks to Eddy, deckhand from Below Deck Down Under Season 4. Topics include: Watching Jenna sneak into Ben’s room, Katina’s challenging layout, deck challenges, his friendship with Mike, what he did after the season, New Zealand, rugby, his time in the UK, working with Gael Cameron in Australia, how he knows Danni Warren, dressing in drag, a food fight scene we didn’t see, being recognized from RHOSLC and the next time he’s on WWHL. An Above Deck interview is out now!

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Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 12 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Joao’s cake, Mike jumping in the marina, Primary Tyler on Botched, Alesia and Mike fighting, the day off, Ben’s camera, Eddy wants to get MARRIED, Mike’s meddling, Joao hurting Ellie’s feelings, the producer that talks off camera, Ben’s invite to the master, Joao’s attempts to be “just friends”, Eddy and Jenna’s date, Ellie ends things and Jenna sneaking into the master. Sarah presents her second rendition of “Is Anyone Here a Marine Biologist?” In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the BDDU After Show, a...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 11 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: The debut of our custom resin art keychains!, Daisy being scared of Ellie, Damon’s ribs, Ernesto the fire dancer, drag night, dish soap in the eggs, snorkeling, Mike blows the surprise, Joao’s birthday cake, Eddy is FUNNY, the mid-season trailer and Daisy has HAD IT! It’s the debut of our new segment “Is Anyone Here a Marine Biologist?” In Hot Tub Convo we discuss sailing with Daisy and Everything Zen, the BDDU After Show and a listener comment. Can we just be friends? A new episo...

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 10 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: The Ben and Ellie sit down, comment cards, Joao + Daisy flirtation, why Jenna got the helmet, Shrek references, Joao’s massage, Pizza Train/Scooby's, Pick-Me-Sia, Jenna’s frustration, we need more Betul!, NYC charter guests, Ellie’s bold move, crew lineup, a nighttime beach setup, and we debate Alesia’s awareness. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our April Fool's Day joke, Jenna and Michelle Collins on WWHL, The BDDU After Show, Trevor Walker’s DUI arrest and a Summer House conspiracy theory. The Theme of This Episod...

arah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 9 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Ellie reaching her breaking point, pet names, Capt Jason intervening, a tiny island, the vow renewal and watery eggs. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Alesia’s WWHL appearance, the BDDU After Show, Adair on Vanderpump Villa, a request for reviews, how to be a charter guest on Down Under in Tahiti next season and Captain Jason on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Send back those watery eggs - a new episode of Above Deck is out now!

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Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 8 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Jenna’s van-ride speech, pet names, Ben’s morning swim, Alesia’s organization project, Joao/Daisy flirtation, paper airplane, a twerking accident, Pride Night, Mike’s omelet request, galley tension and Ellie’s final straw. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Below Deck OG filming wrapping in Thailand, Eddy’s appearance on WWHL, the BDDU After Show, new keychain merch, Captain Glenn on Yacht Mess, a listener conspiracy and a double standard onboard. Could that hat BE any bigger? A new episode of Above Deck is out now!