The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast

OUR FAVORITE EPISODES: Dorothy's New Friend (Season 3, Episode 15) 29.06.2026 1t 43min

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) 15.06.2026 1t 19min

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) 01.06.2026 54min

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) 18.05.2026 1t 20min

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) 04.05.2026 1t 29min

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

Welcome To Reality Gays: The Gayly Dose 29.04.2026 35min

This week on the Golden Girls Deep Dive, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the hilarious world of Reality Gays. Mattie and Poodle are your gay BFFs dishing on everything going on in the latest world of pop culture. And if you thought Blanche Devereaux had a colorful dating life, wait until you hear Mattie and Poodle recap 90 Day Fiancé, Love is Blind, Love After Lockup and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. They bring the same sharp wit and heart that we love about Dorothy and the gang to the chaotic world of modern reality TV. Find Reality Gays everywhere you get your podcasts!

OUR FAVORITE EPISODES: The Way We Met (Season 1, Episode 25) 20.04.2026 1t 20min

Hey, Cheesecakes! We're continuing our run re-releasing a few of our favorite episodes. It's origin story time - how the girls all met and formed their new chosen family out on Blanche's lanai. Listen back and laugh with us! ---- WELCOME TO EPISODE 25 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! In episode 25, WE GET THE GOLDEN GIRLS ORIGIN STORY!! We find out how they all became roommates AND shenanigans ensue when Patrick points out the one plot point that could possibly derail the whole thing? For the week’s deep dive, Jenn is giving us all the tea on Mame, the musical and, ahem, film that put Bea Arthur's talents on full display and was the beginning of the lifelong beautiful friendship between Bea and Dame Angela Lansbury. 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: Flu Season (Season 1, Episode 21) 06.04.2026 1t 14min

Hey, Cheesecakes! Over the next few weeks, we're rebroadcasting a few of our favorite episodes. We always love a good "Social Event of the Season" episode, and the catty banter among ailing Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche is stuff of legend. We hope you enjoy revisiting all the laughs we had with this episode! And also - we're nominated for two Webby Awards! If you'd like to vote for us, here are the links for ⁠Podcasts - Shows / Television and Film⁠ and ⁠Podcasts - Indiv Episode / Television and Film⁠ ---- WELCOME TO EPISODE 21 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! In episode 21, it's a week before the volunteer awards ceremony, AKA The Social Event of the Season, and all of the women except Sophia come down with the flu. And we ask, what could be more fun than being on death’s door with your best friends? Shenanigans ensue when the gals start fighting over who will win the big award. For this week’s deep dive, Jenn will tell us all about the life and amazing career of casting director Allison Jones. Wait. Till. You. Hear. About. The. Christmas. Scaries. 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

Mother's Day (Season 3, Episode 25) 23.03.2026 32min

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 25, the gals are getting ready to go out to celebrate Mother's Day (to raise a glass to Mother Cheesecake, OBVIOUSLY), but they're all waiting for a call from their respective children. What can they do while they're waiting? REMINISCE, OF COURSE!!! Flashbacks ensue, including traveling back to the Brooklyn of Dorothy's youth where Bea Arthur plays Sophia's mother. With nary an Italian accent to be found, lol. 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

Mister Terrific (Season 3, Episode 24) 16.03.2026 46min

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 24, Dorothy has three terrific job options for summer work... that all fall through. But thanks to her terrific friend Rose, Dorothy lands a job on a terrific children's television show. Shenanigans ensue when her terrific suggestions to the show's producer (guest star Lonny Price, who was terrific in the original cast of "Merrily We Roll Along" and terrifically evil in the move "Dirty Dancing") get Rose's terrific boyfriend canned. There's also a word repeated a terrific amount of times in this episode that kind of got on our nerves... any guesses? 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

Mixed Blessings (Season 3, Episode 23) 09.03.2026 51min

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 23, Rose and Blanche are on a self-improvement and beautification kick in preparation for a dropped-halfway-through-the-episode storyline about vacationing with a set of hot twins. MORE IMPORTANTLY, however, Dorothy's son Michael arrives unexpectedly, with news that he's getting married - and Dorothy has to face a few of her prejudices regarding his new fiancée. 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

Rose's Big Adventure (Season 3, Episode 22) 02.03.2026 52min

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 this Season 3, Episode 22, Rose has a new boyfriend, Al, who just wants SIT DOWN FOR A GOSH-DARN MINUTE after retiring. But like the title of the episode suggests, Rose convinces Al to get right back up off his duff and take her out adventuring. Meanwhile, shenanigans ensue back home as Sophia brings in a very suspicious new contractor to help Blanche and Dorothy renovate the garage. Will there finally be enough bedrooms in the house to accommodate houseguests without bunking in together?! 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

Larceny and Old Lace (Season 3, Episode 21) 23.02.2026 50min

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 this Season 3, Episode 21, Dorothy and Blanche go off the deep end after reading the most unflattering things about themselves in Rose's diary! Meanwhile, Sophia is dating Mickey Rooney... er, I mean Rocco... who may have secrets in his shopping cart (and where did he get a shopping cart in the first place?!?!) 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

And Ma Makes Three (Season 3, Episode 20) 16.02.2026 1t 3min

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 this episode, Dorothy is has landed another man in Miami - what's all this nonsense about her not being able to get a date?! Trouble is, Sophia's feeling depressed about her friend moving away and starts tagging along on their dates, even to the fanciest joint in town. Will Dorothy be able to get rid of her third wheel mother and get some alone time with Raymond? And will Rose and Blanche be able to work together to pull off the town fashion show? Yet another social event of the season.... 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

INTERVIEW: H. Alan Scott, "Out on the Lanai" OG Golden Girls Podcaster and Legend!!! 09.02.2026 49min

Cheesecakes! Golden Girls podcasters unite! We are so excited that the irrepressible and inimitable H. Alan Scott - cohost of the ORIGINAL Golden Girls podcast "Out on the Lanai" - stopped by the studio to gab with Patrick when he was in town. Both H. Alan and his amazing cohost Kerry Doherty gave us the warmest welcome to the GG community when we launched our show; we hope you're as in love with them as we are! And aside from his podcast duties, H. Alan is a phenomenal entertainment and culture writer and reporter with stories for days. You won't want to miss this interview!

Golden Moments (Season 3, Episodes 18 and 19) 02.02.2026 1t 29min

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! Cheesecakes! In these two "special episodes," the ladies take a trip down memory lane when Sophia threatens to move out to live with Phil. Shenanigans ensue when... wait, who is that in the booth with Papa Cheesecake today? It's Graham Cracker Crust, joining Patrick to break down these episodes and bring along a deep dive or two! Remember when we dropped how he was on "Jeopardy!"? Stick around to the end to hear how that went (Hint: well....) Special thanks to Matt Koplik for his bonus deep dive! Check out Broadway Breakdown for more theater fun! 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

My Brother, My Father (Season 3, Episode 17) 26.01.2026 1t 10min

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! CHEESECAKES! Are you a Needy Sexy Person or a Gorgeous Private Citizen...IT'S TIME TO DECIDE!! In yet another classic episode, Uncle Angelo is coming for a visit and Sophia downright begs Dorothy and Stan to pretend they are still married for the visit. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose have been cast as basically nonspeaking townspeople nuns in the local production of The Sound of Music. Shenanigans ensue when a hurricane hits Miami forcing the whole gang to spend the night under the same roof--everyone pretending to be something they're not. This one is wild! 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

Grab That Dough (Season 3, Episode 16) 19.01.2026 1t 14min

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 16, CHEESIES!!! IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING!! IT'S FINALLY TIME TO GRAB THAT DOUGH!!! We're going to Hollywood, baby! Sure, the accommodations may not be great, but who cares because our ladies are gonna go meet GUY CORBIN AND TIFFANY. And we agree, Tiffany, those pictures WERE tasteful! Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy and Blanche decide to dump Rose and Sophia for the Caplan brothers...who end up not being as smart as they look. But honestly, all is not lost BECAUSE WHO DOESN'T WANT A LIFETIMIE SUPPLY OF SOUP DURING THIS FREEZING WINTER? 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

Dorothy's New Friend (Season 3, Episode 15) 12.01.2026 1t 42min

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

Blanche's Little Girl (Season 3, Episode 14) 05.01.2026 1t 18min

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 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