The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast

OUR FAVORITE EPISODES: Dorothy's New Friend (Season 3, Episode 15)

Hey, Cheesecakes! We're revisiting our favorite episodes, and this is one for the record books. The iconic VILLAIN of the show, Barbara Thorndyke, is here - and then literally, actress Bonnie Bartlett is here for an interview at the end! Listen along!----WELCOME TO THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls. Along the way, we sprinkle in researched deep dives into something from the episode or The Golden Girls universe!In season 3 episode 15, GIRD YOUR LOINS CHEESECAKES, DOROTHY HAS A NEW BEST FRIEND! Please meet Barbara Thorndyke, esteemed local author of the classics So Dark the Waves on Biscayne Bay and, of course, Scarlet Dawn at Boca Raton. Right away, we know two things about her: she's a TERRIBLE person and she LOVES an Old Man and the Seafood Salad (a little of that goes a LONG way!). Anyway, Rose and Blanche go out of their way to like her, but the kindness is not returned, Rose learns what a metaphor is, and Sophia has maybe the cutest date we've seen to date. AND STAY TUNED AT THE END OF THIS EPISODE FOR OUR INTERVIEW WITH BARBARA HERSELF! THE ONE AND ONLY BONNIE BARTLETT!!!!Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. All of our sources can be found on our website. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive

OUR FAVORITE EPISODES: Blanche's Little Girl (Season 3, Episode 14)

Hey, Cheesecakes! We're back with another of our favorite episodes. This week - one of the slimiest, worst characters: "Jere-maaaaaaaay." We roast him good in this episode - join us for the laughs!----WELCOME THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls. Along the way, we sprinkle in researched deep dives into something from the episode or The Golden Girls universe!In season 3 episode 14 - WELP, CHEESIES... we're at the Rebecca episode. There's no way around it, this episode is problematic from start to finish, BUT that didn't stop Mother and Papa from finding the humor, THE RAGE AT JEREMY (and Sophia!!), and the love for Dorothy not standing for this s**t. ANYWAY, Blanche's daughter comes for a visit. Shenanigans ensue when... well actually there are shenanigans throughout BUT ALSO 80-YEAR-OLD SOPHIA HAS A JOB AND ORGANIZES A STRIKE AGAINST TERRIBLE WORKING CONDITIONS. There's... a lot to get through. So, here we go!Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. All of our sources can be found on our website. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive

OUR FAVORITE EPISODES: Bedtime Story (Season 2, Episode 17)

Hey, Cheesecakes! We're continuing our run re-releasing a few of our favorite episodes. Our trip down memory lane this week is... the gals' trip down memory lane. Listen back and laugh with us!----WELCOME THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls. Along the way, we sprinkle in researched deep dives into something from the episode or The Golden Girls universe!In Season 2 Episode 17, get ready to hear Jenn tell Patrick that she absolutely does not love him and that the podcast is over…err, actually…that they should probably just not ever share a bed. WHATEVER, CHEESIES, IT WILL ALL MAKE SENSE IN THE EPISODE. This week, the gals take a trip down memory lane and relive various travel adventures. Shenanigans ensue when a SNOWSTORM hits MIAMI (finally, all those sweaters make sense) and the ladies descend on a diner. And then take it over, as you do....Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. All of our sources can be found on our website. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive

OUR FAVORITE EPISODES: Vacation (Season 2, Episode 8)

Hey, Cheesecakes! We've got another one of our favorite episodes up for you this week. In case you find yourself stuck on a deserted island, never fear! Rose to save the day!!! Enjoy! ---- WELCOME THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls. Along the way, we sprinkle in researched deep dives into something from the episode or The Golden Girls universe! In Season 2, Episode 8, the ladies take a dream vacation to an island in the Caribbean. Shenanigans ensue when the resort turns out to be… anything but what was advertised in the brochure. Meanwhile, Patrick falls in love with one of the three guys staying in the room next door to the ladies, and Sophia stays at home to try to woo the gardener (Yes, apparently the ladies have a gardener!).

OUR FAVORITE EPISODES: End of the Curse (Season 2, Episode 1)

Hey, Cheesecakes! We're continuing our run re-releasing a few of our favorite episodes. This week - welcome to the minks! And farewell to... as they call it... "the curse." Listen back and laugh with us! ---- WELCOME TO EPISODE 26 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! In this episode, Blanche panics when she takes a pregnancy test and leans that she's pregnant. She quickly discovers, however, that she is not pregnant and has in fact started menopause. Shenanigans ensue when we learn that Dorothy and Rose ARE BREEDING MINKS IN THE GARAGE. It makes absolutely no sense BUT WE LOVE THEM ANYWAY. For this week's deep dive, Patrick tells us all about the 80s classic film "Mannequin", which was Estelle Getty's first major film role! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. All of our sources can be found on our website. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive