Above Deck

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 10 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Captain Sandy’s ultimatum for the stews, cabin switcharoos, Joe’s song, Jono’s glitter cake, porn star drinks, jacuzzi problems, the Acropolis and the beach club, the new laundry system and the mid-season trailer. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Aesha and Captain Sandy’s appearance on WWHL, listener comments and what we kn...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 9 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Iain’s mistakes, white party outfits, Gael’s breakup, Joe and Ellie’s makeout sesh, “mic-ro-wah-vay”, Aesha’s laundry ultimatum, Captain Sandy’s advice and the Ellie/Bri showdown in the guest cabin. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Captain Sandy and Leah at The Olympics, Adrift and Salty mugs, Daisy and Gary hanging out, lis...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 8 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Charter guest internet sleuthing, Sandy’s precise maneuvering, the laundry notebook, Gael and Nathan as colleagues, climbing on rocks, exploring Hydra, Ellie in charge of lunch service, fish pedicures, Aesha’s history tour, retainer dreams, sparkle night, the golden pear, poop photos and Joe and Gael’s dance. In Hot Tub...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 7 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Leaving the anchor, Jaws, Iain’s long game, lead deckhand, Aesha’s attempt to patch things up between Ellie and Bri, sneaky low-angle cameras, guests from Charleston, Jono’s advice for Gael, laundry conspiracy theories and wildfires. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Nathan and Joe’s WWHL appearance, Alex and Chase on the lat...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 6 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Bri vs. Ellie, swimming in a cave, Aesha confronting Bri, Iain dropping the ball, Happy Birthday, Chi-Chis, the Primary’s tipsy night, Nathan and Joe’s friendship and anchor trouble. In Hot Tub Convo we share an update on Chase/Grenada, Captain Kathleen’s Instagram, Captain Glenn and Chef Marcos at The Odyssey Sailing F...

Sarah and Kelli chat with Kyle Stillie from Below Deck Season 11.  Topics include: Summer in Montana, how he ended up on Below Deck (he applied for Squid Game: The Challenge!), his dating status, meeting fans, tubing in dissolving swim trunks, keeping in touch with Ben and Sunny, drinking Irn-Bru, Scotland travel tips, his mom’s B&B, being naked and frolicking around, rings, what happened with him...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 5 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Joe and Bri’s hot tub hookup, hand checks, girl code, Trishelle’s preference sheet, boy’s room slumber parties, Aesha’s thumb, dog barking, the Greek vow renewal and Ellie almost missing the fashion show. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Gael and Bri’s appearance on WWHL, what we’re watching this summer (OBX and old RHONJ) a...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 4 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Jono to the Bridge, remembering the firing of Chef Kiko, perms, Iain’s lack of planning, Gael saving beach day, Joe’s jump serve, Allrecipes.com, the King and Queen of Spain, breaking plates, the outdoor drama: Tecumseh, Gigi’s disappointment in the food, sending out a signal to Norma and Bri and Ellie competing for Joe...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 3 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Gael getting caught by the camera crew, Ellie helping Bri, Gigi’s return, spices, pencil diving, Ian dressing up like a wizard?!, Nathan and a guest drifting away, cracks in the deck team, synchronized service, chicken, deconstructed food and cold eggs. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Deadly Waters with Captain Lee, Jacob f...

Sarah and Kelli chat with Daisy Kelliher, chief stew from Below Deck Sailing Yacht. Topics include: BravoCon 2023, meeting at The Bellagio, her friendship with Fraser, which chefs she’d work with again, favorite shows, best and worst charter guests, her podcast (Happymess), favorite ports,and her trip to Charleston. Captain Todd from Everything Zen Sailing Charters joins the pod to tell everyone h...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 9, Episode 2 of Below Deck Med. Topics include: Waking up the chef, provisions, comparing the Sandy/Tom cucumber situation to the Jono/Ellie sitch, procuring rosé, missing pants, Gael’s boyfriend worries, jet skis (cool or nerdy?), Joe’s dance moves, strawberries and Nathan and Gael’s late night rendezvous. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss The Traitors Season 3 cast and C...

Kelli and Sarah discuss the premiere of Below Deck Med Season 9. Topics include: bad omens, new crew, senior pictures, ironing, Norma on speed dial, hairy toes, squid ink lace, the disco party and Ellie waking up Jono. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our upcoming Instagram Live cooking demo, why we think we don’t get reunions, Ben and Barbie’s IG Lives, the Finale Party in WPB, a Deadly Waters reminde...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 17 of Below Deck. Topics include: boy cleaning, Beyonce night, Dylan’s Santa panties, waterfall swimming, the van argument, Ben’s apology to Captain Kerry, Nick’s social media evolution and Barbie’s departure. Sarah makes the case for an epilogue at the end of every season. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Ben’s Instagram stories, how to sail with Daisy this s...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 16 of Below Deck. Topics include: crew senioritis, the rat funeral, post-season plans, salty food, arugula, cabin inspections, Paris and Sunny’s crème brûlée and Kyle and Ben getting called to the wheelhouse. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the watch party in NYC, Barbie and Paris on WWHL and Daisy’s upcoming trip to Charleston.  Clean your cabins, you swine....

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 15 of Below Deck. Topics include: boatmances, gorgeous guests, beach picnic drama, coconut vs. shark deaths, Paris in the galley, Dylan’s strip tease, closet vibes, Kyle’s kilt, Xandi’s bowling skills and how money can’t buy you class (elegance is learned, my friends!) In Hot Tub Convo we talk about Captain Sandy and Leah’s wedding, Aesha’s engagement, Be...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 14 of Below Deck. Topics: Chef Nick’s style, 50 First Dates, Paris + Mayo, Barbie and Kyle falling in love, Stuart Smalley, Fraser’s midnight kiss and Captain Kerry’s advice. In Hot Tub Convo we are joined by Primary Alex P. Taylor! Topics include: garnishes, going to WWHL, Dylan’s appearance on VPR, Andy Cohen’s reaction to Dylan, Chef Nick on Parsifal,...

On this bonus episode of Above Deck, Sarah is joined by Brett of Bravobybrett to discuss Summer House, Summer House Martha’s Vineyard, Vanderpump Rules, The Valley and BravoCon 2025. Topics include: How we met, BravoCon 2022/2023, launching his IG, RHOSLC, meeting Bravolebrities, Lindsay and Carl’s relationship, West and Ciara’s situationship, our favorite cast members on Summer House Martha’s Vin...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 13 of Below Deck. Topics include: The morning after for Barbie and Kyle, Chef Nick’s arrival, Sunny and Ben’s breakup, Yelp Elites, Ben reaching out to Camille, Fraser

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 12 of Below Deck. Topics include: Grindr on Grenada, how to make a BLT, Barbie and Kyle, duck bacon, Anthony’s departure, Paris’ last relationship, lobster grilled cheese, Dylan making a move on Sunny and the game of Truth or Dare. In Hot Tub Convo we read listener questions, share what we know about the next season of Med and Down Under, Ben’s Instagram...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 11 of Below Deck. Topics include: Sunny and Ben’s relationship, Captain Kerry stepping in, Paris and Xandi’s friendship, lead deckhand, repeat charter guests, Dylan’s disappointment, preference sheet misses, Barbie’s turnaround and the tubing adventure we missed.  In Hot Tub Convo we discuss our appearance on a Bravo commercial, Natalya and Paris went to...

Kelli and Sarah talk to Norma Trease from Below Deck Med. Topics include: Rumors that she’s not real, sailing with Captain Glenn, how she got started in yachting, Antibes, her role on Below Deck, her long-term friendship with Captain Sandy, the varied jobs in yachting, walking the docks at boat shows, philanthropy and education in yachting, Below Deck charters vs. regular charters and her fictiona...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 10 of Below Deck. Topics include: Jill’s takeover, cold food, Anthony to the wheelhouse, Kyle in Montana, picnic tables, the arrival of Paris, Fraser vs. Barbie, googling echidna penises, Ben’s tattoo, Dylan’s attempted flirtation and matching necklaces. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the social media backlash against Jill, Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard an...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 9 of Below Deck. Topics include: Kyle sleeping like a vampire, Tequila Sabrina, pickleball, food allergies, dad jokes, Jill Zarin’s requests, tofu scallops, high fives, Xandi’s journey, hamburger mix-ups, Barbie spinning and RHONY. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the EW article where Captain Kerry talks about Ben Willoughby and Ben’s response and Dylan on Van...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 8 of Below Deck. Topics include: Anthony’s organizational challenges, the difficult beach, aggro Captain Kerry, a warning about full-face mask snorkels, Lake Cumberland, rugby players, the murder mystery party, Dylan’s arrival, The Price is Right, Yukon Cornelius, deja vu, Sunny’s jealousy of Xandi, Fraser and Kyle’s kiss and the mid-season preview. In Ho...

Kelli and Sarah discuss Season 11, Episode 7 of Below Deck. Topics include: Aussie treats, Jared and Cat’s departures, Ben’s promotion, Carriacou, murder mystery parties, Anthony’s phone call, Barbie’s sex therapist mom and what guests always say when departing. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Chase making it to the Bahamas, Camille on Lovers and Liars, Ashton’s new book, Chef Marcos’ new restaurant,...