Episodes

4d ago

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 12, a stranger shows up at the doorstep in Miami who seems to know a great deal about Rose's former husband. Will his memories of Charlie lead Rose into his arms? But the real shenanigans ensue when Dorothy and Blanche both buy the same dress for the social event of the season - and we all know there's a clear winner as to who wore it better!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8

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 11, our ladies seek professional help by going to group therapy to work out their issues. Will they finally address Blanche's overbearing narcissism, Dorothy's abusive relationship with Rose, or Sophia's addiction to porn? Well, maybe they'll get to those issues another day.... 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1

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 10, everyone's favorite a**hole is back: Dorothy's ex-husband Stan. But don't worry, he has great news - he and Dorothy are being AUDITED!!! Shenanigans ensue when Rose signs up to learn Spanish and Blanche tags along to meet men (of course!). But Dorothy and Stan are truly the ones speaking a different language about how to handle the tax assessment they suddenly face. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24

Cheesies! We're off this week for the holiday, but we didn't want to leave you hanging, so we're bringing back one of our all time favorite episodes! WELCOME TO EPISODE 20 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! In this episode, Blanche is failing her psychology course. Shenanigans ensue… wait, I know we usually say that, but it doesn’t quite fit the bill here… so, ILLEGAL HORRIBLE #METOO behavior ensures when her professor tells her how she can get an A in the course. Don’t worry, Blanche kicks ass in this episode. OH, also, Dorothy and the girls are trying to get Frank Sinatra tickets which leads to maybe our most hilarious mini deep dive yet! For this week’s deep dive, Stan Zimmerman, who co-wrote this episode, is back to give us all the behind the scenes tea and answer all the questions we have for this episode! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17

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 9, we're meeting another one of the girls' family members as Rose's cousin Sven pops by Miami for a visit. "Little" Sven turns out to be a tall, handsome drink of water, though, and - to no one's surprise - catches Blanche's eye. Sven gets caught up in Blanche's ploy to make one of her other beaus jealous, but shenanigans ensue when Sven begins to take her advances a touch too seriously. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10

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 8, Stan's brother, Ted, has come to town and... wait a second, is he charming? Blanche moves in on him the second she discovers that he's a neurosurgeon, but it turns out he only has eyes for Dorothy (BECAUSE. DOT. CAN. GET. IT!). Shenanigans immediately ensue when both Stan and Blanche become furious at discovering this budding romance. Oh, and Rose has insomnia. Because... Rose. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5

Candiace Dillard Bassett (Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac) and Michael Arceneaux (New York Times best-selling author and culture critic) have thoughts…and on Undomesticated, they’re sharing all of them. Think of it like the group chat you wish you were in - brutally honest, funny, smart, and gloriously unfiltered. From viral TikTok drama to the celebrity news everyone’s talking about (and the ones they should be), Candiace and Michael are here to talk their talk, crack you up, and keep it 100…with just the right amount of petty. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 3

Cheesecakes! We were so happy to grab 80s sitcom star Danny Pintauro, who played the precocious Jonathan Bower on Who's the Boss? , for an interview when he came to town to perform in Stan Zimmerman's play. We talk about the episode of WTB? where Betty White guest starred along with his experiences as a child actor and then being one of the first celebrities to come out as gay publicly. And also Circus of the Stars !!! This episode is sponsored by Crown Coins Casino To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 27

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 7, the ladies have turned into political movers and shakers, throwing a party to support their drip of a candidate, Gil Kessler (seriously, what do they see in this guy?). Shenanigans ensue when Blanche is caught by the news making a late night delivery to Gil, and Rose and Dorothy don't believe that it was only campaign materials Blanche was delivering. Some friends they are in this episode - and we've got OPINIONS!!!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20

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 6, Rose is concerned about... nuclear war. A troupe leader for a group of overly perky and precocious Sunshine Cadets, she and the other ladies worry about the little girls' futures. Shenanigans ensue when Rose writes a letter to the Premier of the Soviet Union and the Russian government responds! But Rose turns out to be not quite who they expected her to be. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13

CHEESECAKES! We were so lucky to meet TV icon Wendie Malick at a reading of Stan Zimmerman's play in NYC, and she was so kind to come and chat with us afterwards! We talk all about her time on the groundbreaking HBO show "Dream On," the long-running "Just Shoot Me," and of course the last show Betty White worked on as a regular cast member, "Hot in Cleveland." She's so warm and generous with her stories - we hope you enjoy this chat!!!! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6

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 5, all the ladies are learning to face their fears, whether that's public speaking, flying, or a room full of bald men. A room full of bald men? Leave it to Blanche to have the weirdest nightmares. Shenanigans ensue when our gals set off to a funeral in the Caribbean, crossing paths with a feisty flight attendant on the lookout for a stray plane part or two.... 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29

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 4, the ladies need a housekeeper AND I GUESS THEY LOST COCO'S NUMBER because Marguerite has entered the chat. Or as Dot calls her, Mar-GUAR-ite. Oh, our sweet Dot. Shenanigans ensue when strange things start happening around the house while at the same time... cleaning does not. When the ladies decide they have to fire Marguerite, things only get worse. So they bring her back in what can only be described as the 80s-est most awkward way. And in the end ALL IS FIXED AND FORGIVEN. Ahhhhhh, the warm bath that is The Golden Girls . 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22

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 3, Rose learns that her uncle has left her a baby in his will (we looked into it, YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO THIS!), and she and Dorothy decide they're gonna raise it together. Blanche decides she in too, as long as she doesn't have to do any of the gross baby stuff, and Sophia also agreed...cuz she has no choice. Shenanigans ensue when the gals discover that the baby is actually, wait for it, an enormous pig. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 15

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 2, our ladies are in the middle of their latest money-making scheme: wedding catering, which they have absolutely no prior experience with except for the old working song (sing along, Cheesecakes!), "Gonna stuff a chicken! Like my momma taught me!" Shenanigans ensue when the girls recall other attempts they had to make money, like the time they competed against each other in a dance marathon, pitting roommate against roommate (against stunt double) against roommate! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8

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 1, Sophia makes a new friend while the other gals are home gathering donations for a charity sale. Shenanigans ensue when Blanche accidentally gives Rose's cherished teddy bear to a ruthless Sunshine Cadet, who... doesn't want to give it back without a fight. Or at least money. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1

CHEESECAKES!!! We're on a quick break for the holiday today - and we hope you're enjoying the last gasp of summer as well! We didn't want to leave you hanging, though, so here's one of our favorite episodes (with one of our least favorite people....). 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 15, Rose believes she has a touch with the other side after ending up in the hospital after a throat spasm. Shenanigans ensue when she decides to seize life and move out of the house into a new apartment with her "beach friends" - WHO END UP BEING SO MEAN TO HER!!!!!! Patrick just can't stand it!!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25

Cheescakes, he's back!!! It's the incredible Jim Colucci , fabulous storyteller and author of the definitive guide to our favorite ladies, Golden Girls Forever . We heard all about his interview with Bea Arthur on his first trip into the studio with us, so now he's back to tell us all about his time with Betty White and Rue McLanahan. And he took your questions as well! Tune in for the fun! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18

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 26, it's the one we've all been dreading... er... waiting for!!! The gals are all around the outskirts for this episode, but the main storyline here is for the neighbor Renee (what was her name again? RENEE!) and her husband, George. This was supposed to lead to a spin-off with these characters, buuuuuuut I think we're all glad that didn't happen. Nonethelesss - Patrick and Jennifer will hold your hands, and we will all LAUGH our way through it!!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 25, the ladies are setting up a surprise party for their neighbor down the street (so they say...). Shenanigans ensue when we learn that Sophia forgot to make the cake, so the girls have forty-five minutes to sit and reminisce about birthday parties past. We laugh along with Mr. Haha, bawl our eyes out with Rose's last solo birthday cake, and travel back to Brooklyn to celebrate Sophia's 50th. And all just in time for Mother Cheesecake's birthday, too!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 24, it's a VERY SPECIAL GUEST STAR ALERT, as a pre-"ER" George Clooney makes an appearance as a young cop staking out the girls' next door neighbors. Shockingly, Blanche doesn't flirt one bit with young George (did she tire of younger men after Dirk?), but sparks fly between Dorothy and Al, the veteran officer. Shenanigans ensue when the ladies get roped into the sting for a dinner party with the neighbors they'll never forget! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 23, Dorothy's daughter Kate (well, NEW Kate...) is coming for a visit with a secret to share. Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy thinks she's getting a grandchild, but in reality Kate is planning to leave her husband. Meanwhile, Blanche and Rose settle in on the living room sofa to watch an all-night "I Love Lucy" marathon. And everyone is thrilled when ex-husband Stan shows up with advice of his own.... 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 22, our gals are planning a charity banquet, with Rose inexplicably in charge of minor details like, the catering and the music!?!? Shenanigans ensue when Blanche starts dating the hunky caterer, but, for some reason can't really make up her mind about him. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 21, a pre-"Saved By the Bell" Mario Lopez plays Dorothy's star student, who gets entangled in the immigration system when Dot submits his essay into a writing contest. With Blanche and Rose, however, shenanigans ensue when Rose misplaces Blanche's earrings and makes it up to her throughout the week in accordance with yet another wacky Scandinavian tradition. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7

CHEESECAKES! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! We're off for the July 4th holiday this week, but wanted to share one of our favorite early episodes - enjoy! Rose has a new love interest and his name is Dr. Jonathan Newman. She’s been out with him six times in the last three weeks and Blanche and Dorothy are dying to meet him. Shenanigans ensue when Blanche invites Dr. Newman to the house for dinner without asking Rose if it’s okay. When Dr. Newman arrives, he’s… not exactly what Blanche and Dorothy were expecting. For this week’s deep dive Patrick is telling us all about the groundbreaking play Torch Song Trilogy by Harvey Fierstein. He goes deep on the surprising story of how the show came to be, how it was a major cultural force in changing the perception of gay people, and how the casting of Estelle Getty led to her landing the role of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls . Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 20, Blanche is horrified - HORRIFIED! - not to be THE most beautiful attendee at her high school reunion. In full narcissism, she decides to pursue plastic surgery. But will she go through with her plan to preserve her beauty forever? All the girls weigh in!!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23

CHEESIES! THE CROSSOVER YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR IS HERE!! We are SO excited to share our conversation with sitcom ICONS Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey - stars of The Office and the Office Ladies podcast! We talk all about their love of The Golden Girls , how it feels to be part of a sitcom as timeless as The Golden Girls , how their hit podcast came to be, AND, listen in real time as Jenna realizes that she had JUST seen Mother in Death Becomes Her . We are all now best friends and will be moving onto a compound together to make sitcoms and podcasts. You're welcome. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 2 Episode 19, The Graham Cracker Crust himself, Mr. Steve Tipton, is back to co-host one more episode! And guess what, SO IS AUNT ANGELA!! That's right Angela has traveled all 5,000 miles from Cicely--no luggage, per usual,--just to pop in for a visit. Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy insists that Angela relocate to Miami and that she stay with the gals while she apartment hunts! Sofia is...not thrilled at the idea, and hilarity ensues! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠⁠ ! 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 18, we're joined by the Graham Cracker Crust Steve Tipton to help break down this episode while Mother Cheesecake is - oh, you know - dealing with her TONY NOMINATION! In this episode, Dorothy has a new love interest, but shenanigans ensue when he's revealed to be a man of the cloth - and we don't mean a furniture salesman! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠ ! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26

CHEESECAKES! We are SO EXCITED to share our interview with the GREAT Marc Cherry! Of course Mr. Cherry is probably best known for creating the mega-hit series "Desperate Housewives", but did you know he got his start writing on the final seasons of "The Golden Girls" - including writing fan favorite episode "Journey To The Center of Attention"? It was SUCH a thrill to get to hear his behind-the-scenes stories and favorite memories of working with these icons! And we would very much like to thank him for being a friend! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠⁠ ! 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 16, Rose volunteers the ladies to participate in the local charity fundraising run - not as participants, but to watch the kids of the runners. Not one to be kept down, Sophia decides to take part in the race, cheered on by the crowds ("So-phi-a! So-phi-a!!!!"). Shenanigans ensue when all the kids get picked up at the end of the day... except baby Emily. Will the Golden Girls start their mothering journey once more (and not just in the MOTHER Cheesecake way?!?!?!)? 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠ ! 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 15, Rose believes she has a touch with the other side after ending up in the hospital after a throat spasm. Shenanigans ensue when she decides to seize life and move out of the house into a new apartment with her "beach friends" - WHO END UP BEING SO MEAN TO HER!!!!!! Patrick just can't stand it!!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS⁠ ! CHEESIES!! This week we're rerunning our WEBBY AWARD WINNING episode from season 1! As many of you know, our beloved JENNIFER SIMARD was just nominated for a TONY AWARD for her work in "Death Becomes Her" on Broadway and mother NEEDS A MINUTE. So enjoy this fab rerun and we'll be back next week WHERE PATRICK COMPLETELY LOSES HIS S**T OVER ROSE'S NEW BEACH FRIENDS. Ugh, it's gonna be a journey for all of us. Especially Liz and Steph. Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our ⁠website⁠ for a full list of sources. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 14... one thing we can say about these ladies: they like to DO stuff. So when the local community theater announces auditions for a play staring a swoon-worthy TV star, three of our girls try out for it. Shenanigans ensue when the actor, on the sly, starts dating each of them without the others knowing. Get ready for Patrick and Busty’s, ahem, we mean Jenn’s take! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21

Go To Greece With Patrick! Talk about world colliding! The Incredible Marco Pennette, writer of both "Golden Palace" and "Death Becomes Her" hangs out with Mother and Papa Cheesecake to talk all things Golden Girls, Golden Palace, and so much more! We are obsessed with Marko's career. He's written for shows like "Kate and Allie" and "Ubly Betty" and also created classic sitcoms like "Caroline In The City." We LOVED the opportunity to get to discuss "Golden Palace" for the very first time with him--and man oh man,, does he have some stories! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 13, Dorothy's ex-husband Stan (LOOKING SO HOT IN THAT PINK BATHROBE, says Patrick) needs surgery. Because he's a dirtbag nobody likes, he has nobody to care for him after the procedure. Shenanigans ensue when the ladies decide to take him in for his recovery, only for him to take advantage of their kindness! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 12, Sophia is having a birthday and Dorothy is planning a huge surprise--she's flying her mother's sister, Angela, in from Sicily. Shenanigans ensue when it turns out SOPHIA AND ANGELA HATE EACH OTHER. Get ready, Cheesecakes, for the great Nancy Walker!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 11, the ladies are each be heading out on Christmas Eve to spend the holiday with family. Shenanigans ensue when they get held up – literally – by a sad Santa at Rose’s grief counseling center. Also, does anyone know who's feeding the minks while the ladies are away? 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 10, Rose… is going through a bit of a dry spell, and so decides to place an ad in the personals. Shenanigans ensue when nobody responds, so Blanche and Dorothy begin writing letters to Rose under the nom de plume Isaac Q. Newton. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? ALSO, SOPHIA HAS A STALKER AND NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT IT! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 9, Dorothy has been laid off from work and is looking for a new job when Blanche insists that she come work with her at the museum. Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy is assigned to organize and run the annual banquet – an assignment Blanche had been hoping for. Oh, and Rose brings a dog home and Dorothy is not pleased. Great! More Rose and Dorothy drama!! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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!). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 7, things get a little steamy when Rose’s daughter, Bridgette, and Dorothy’s son, Michael, pay their mothers a visit at the same time. Shenanigans ensue when Blanche suggests that Bridgette and Michael and take in an evening at the symphony together. Which, of course, ends up with the two coming home and making a symphony of their own… if you know what I mean. And this leads to a Dorothy and Rose showdown for the ages! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17

CHEESECAKES!!! Today is the day! At long last we got to sit down with our hero, Jim Colucci, author of the definitive book about The Golden Girls , called Golden Girls Forever . As you'll hear him promise, this is just the first of many many conversations we'll be having with Jim in episodes to come. In this conversation, Jim shares the absolutely hilarious, and dare I say touching, story of securing his interview with Bea Arthur for the book. The story is just as outrageous and nail-biting as you'd imagine! GO GRAB YOURSELF A COPY OF JIM'S BOOK! CLICK HERE! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 6, Blanche’s father comes to Miami for a visit ("Big Daddy is comin' for a visit!) and has an announcement: he’s engaged to be married. At first, Blanche is thrilled, but shenanigans ensue when Blanche meets his fiancee, who happens to be younger than her. OH, AND WE HAVE THE GREATEST B-STORY OF ALL TIME as Dorothy and Rose enter a song writing contest. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 5, Dorothy's old friend, Jean, is coming to town. And guess what? SHE'S A LESBIAN!! Shenanigans ensue when Jean realizes she's falling in love with Rose. Oh, and Sophia is renting porn and watching it on the living room TV. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! 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 4, we meet everyone's least favorite next door neighbor, Frieda Claxton! The ladies circulate a petition to save a 200 year old oak tree on Frieda's property only to discover that Frieda would be happy to have the city cut it down. Shenanigans ensue when the matter is taken to court where Rose tells Frieda to drop dead, and then... Frieda does! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! WELCOME TO EPISODE 28 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In Season 2, Episode 3, Dorothy has hit her dating stride just in time for Stan to need her by his side. So, smartly, Dorothy dumps depressed Stan on Blanche, but then Dorothy can't handle it when Blanche and Stand actually hit it off! Shenanigans ensue when Rose and Sophia go into the sandwich making business. Say it with us, "BACON, LETTUCE, POTATO." For this week's deep dive, Jenn is telling us all about the fascinating and heartbreaking life and career of the late great Joan Rivers! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13

WELCOME TO EPISODE 27 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In this episode, the house is being fumigated and the ladies move to a hotel on Miami Beach. Blanche, having won tickets for herself, Dorothy, and Rose to meet Mr. Burt Reynolds, found a hotel that attracts a... different clientele. Shenanigans ensue when the ladies are mistaken for sex workers and land themselves in jail. Sophia comes to save the day... but it's gonna cost the gals dearly! For this week's deep dive, Patrick is telling us all about the life and career of Mr. Burt Reynolds - how he became an actor almost by accident and then spent most of his career turning down what would go on to be some of the most iconic roles in movie history! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6

WELCOME TO EPISODE 26 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 2024

You know our new best friend, Clinton Kelly, from his 10 seasons as the co-host of "What Not To Wear" and from his Emmy winning role as a co-host of ABC's "The Chew", but did you know he's a GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST SUPERFAN! In fact, one of the first things he said to us was "I like the Golden Girls, but I LOVE this podcast." Swoon! Check out our chat about all things style, some of the famous (or infamous) Golden Girls outfits, and his EPIC story about a childhood visit to Action Park! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2024

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! WELCOME TO EPISODE 25 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2024

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! WELCOME TO EPISODE 24 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In episode 24, THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME! BIG DADDY IS COMING TO MIAMI! That’s right, Blanche’s father is bringing all his Southern charm for a visit… but he also has an announcement. Shenanigans ensue when a neighbor’s tree falls onto the ladies’ lanai and Sophia has to put a Sicilian curse on the guy to get him to take care of it. For the week’s deep dive, Patrick is telling us the story of Ellen Stewart, who created the downtown Off-Off-Broadway theater La MaMa. It was at La MaMa that Torch Song Trilogy , the play starring Estelle Getty which led to her landing the role of Sophia on The Golden Girls , was created, and the woman behind the theater's creation was a trailblazer in the downtown arts scene. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2024

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! WELCOME TO EPISODE 23 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In episode 23, Rose’s sister, Lily, who is learning to live as a blind person comes for a visit, and Rose must make the difficult decision to either go live with Lily in Chicago or encourage her Lily to learn to take care of herself. Shenanigans ensue when the ladies decide to have a garage sale to raise money to buy a new TV. Turns out they all have a lot of garbage they don’t quite want to let go of. For this week’s deep dive, Jenn is giving us the fascinating backstory on the show’s set decoration. How exactly did the ladies end up with so much wicker? You’re about to find out! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2024

CHEESECAKES! Come see Patrick on tour! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS ! WELCOME TO EPISODE 22 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In episode 22, Rose loses her job at the grief counseling center, so she starts inviting former patients to the house for treatment. Shenanigans ensue when the ladies find out that Rose is desperate to find another day job, but can’t seem to land one. Also, Blanche is trying to lose a few pounds and Dorothy is VERY EXCITED (cue jazz hands) for a date with an old… flame. Pun intended. For this week’s deep dive Jenn is telling us all about the GROUNDBREAKING 1992 film Stop or My Mom Will Shoot starring Estelle Getty and Sly Stallone. OK, groundbreaking might be going a bit far, but you will not BELIEVE the shady backstory about how Sly got the part or WHICH OTHER GOLDEN GIRL WAS ORIGINALLY OFFERED THE MOM ROLE. This one is wild, y’all. 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 2024

CHEESECAKES! We're off this week for Thanksgiving, so we're bringing you another FABULOUS bonus episode! This week we're chatting with 80s and 90s sitcom ICON, Stacy Keanan. We all loved Stacy on those TV show staples of our childhoods--"My Two Dads" and "Step By Step" and you will be absolutely obsessed to learn how she got her big breaks, what is was like growing up on TV, and why she decided to step away from acting to pursue a law career in Los Angeles! And, of course, we chat all about her favorite Golden Girls episode: "Clinton Avenue Memories." And we'll be back next week we our regular recap and Deep Dive for episode 22! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 21 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2024

The Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate Office -lovers podcast for you. Each week Jenna and Angela will dive deeper into The Office giving you access to even more behind the scene details, interviews and lots of stories that only two best friends who were there, can tell you. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 20 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In episode 20, Blanche is failing her psychology course. Shenanigans ensue… wait, I know we usually say that, but it doesn’t quite fit the bill here… so, ILLEGAL HORRIBLE #METOO behavior ensures when her professor tells her how she can get an A in the course. Don’t worry, Blanche kicks ass in this episode. OH, also, Dorothy and the girls are trying to get Frank Sinatra tickets which leads to maybe our most hilarious mini deep dive yet! For this week’s deep dive, Stan Zimmerman, who co-wrote this episode, is back to give us all the behind the scenes tea and answer all the questions we have for this episode! 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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 19 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In episode 19, Blanche has a very wealthy new boyfriend who is wining, dining, and private-jetting her all over the Eastern seaboard. When he proposes, the only hiccup is the fact that he has two small children that he wants her to raise. And shenanigans ensue when Rose and Dorothy decide they are going to replace the toilet in the house’s shared bathroom… which we have never seen before and never will again. For this week’s deep dive, Jenn is telling us all about the classic TV show All in the Family . This classic yet controversial sitcom from the 1970s not only gave the world Bea Arthur's character Maude, but it also set the stage for groundbreaking shows like The Golden Girls and beyond. Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 18 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! In episode 18, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose are rehearsing a tap dance to perform in a local competition (these gals really do keep themselves busy!). Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy discovers a foot injury that requires surgery! For this week's deep dive, Patrick is telling us all about the Maude abortion episodes. The episodes, called "Maude's Dilemma Parts 1 & 2" aired in the show's first season and, as you can imagine, caused QUITE a stir! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 17 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! Blanche’s favorite niece, Lucy, comes for a visit and pursues quite an active social calendar as she goes on dates with different men each night – and hey, no judgment here, GET IT LUCY! Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy develops a personal vendetta against a mouse living in the kitchen. Get ready for a Dot monologue for the ages! For this week’s Deep Dive, we're diving into the iconic eighties costumes of the show, exploring the method behind the madness of each character's signature looks, and celebrating the costumer of the show for its entire run, Judith Evans. Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024

CHEESECAKES! We're off from our regular recap and deep dive episodes for the holiday, and all will be back to normal next week! But in the meantime, we wanted to bring you this interview with Tony Award winner and Golden Girls superfan, Matt Doyle!!!! MATT DOYLE IS AN ICON! He's a Tony Award winner for the role of Jamie in Company , a Broadway favorite for his work in Spring Awakening , War Horse , Bye Bye Birdie , and The Book of Mormon , and in 2025 he will become a legend for playing the title role in Broadway's Sinatra . Trust us, his Old Blue Eyes is on point! We were so excited to have him and to giggle and gag over the ICONIC 2-parter "Sick and Tired" from Season 5. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 16 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! Rose’s daughter and granddaughter are coming for a visit… but Rose is nervous since she’ll need to reveal some deep Nylund family secrets. And shenanigans ensue when we learn that Blanche is a true crime girlie and is OBSESSED with a “society” murder that has taken place in Palm Beach. For this week’s Deep Dive, Jenn is telling us alllllllll about the magnificent and award-winning hair and make up of The Golden Girls . And let us tell you, there are some STORIES behind those iconic LEWKS! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 15 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! Rose brings home a man, and he spends the night. Shenanigans ensue when the ladies discover the next morning that the man died. AS IN THERE’S A DEAD BODY IN ROSE’S BED. Of course, Dorothy is sent in to handle the body. And shenanigans further ensue when Rose discovered that her lover was married. For this week’s deep dive Jenn tells us all about writer Winifred Hervey. Hervey’s career is a master class in staying true to and believing in yourself, so PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 14 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! Dorothy has a new boyfriend and his name is Glen (as we are always saying, DOROTHY CAN GET IT!). Shenanigans ensue when Dorothy discovers that Glen is married. Shenanigans double ensue when Dorothy finds herself sneaking around to be with her married boyfriend behind her best friends’ backs. Meanwhile, Blanche sells her car to Rose so she can acquire a sexy new ride. For this week’s Deep Dive, Jenn tells us the you-won’t-believe-it-until-you-hear-it story of actor Alex Rocco, who plays Glen in this episode. Rocco’s story includes his time with Boston’s notorious Winter Hill Gang, MURDER, jail time and… not being asked back to play Glen in future episodes of The Golden Girls . Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 13 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! Rose has a new love interest and his name is Dr. Jonathan Newman. She’s been out with him six times in the last three weeks and Blanche and Dorothy are dying to meet him. Shenanigans ensue when Blanche invites Dr. Newman to the house for dinner without asking Rose if it’s okay. When Dr. Newman arrives, he’s… not exactly what Blanche and Dorothy were expecting. For this week’s deep dive Patrick is telling us all about the groundbreaking play Torch Song Trilogy by Harvey Fierstein. He goes deep on the surprising story of how the show came to be, how it was a major cultural force in changing the perception of gay people, and how the casting of Estelle Getty led to her landing the role of Sophia Petrillo on The Golden Girls . Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 9, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 12 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls universe! Dorothy’s wealthy sister, Gloria, comes for a visit. Shenanigans ensue when Sophia decides she’s going to leave Miami and go to California to live with Gloria full time. Meanwhile, Blanched and Rose are auditioning for the community theater production of Macbeth and Blanche is willing to… go to any lengths to get the role of her dreams. For this week’s deep dive, Patrick is giving us a full biography of Phil Petrillo. The character is Dorothy’s brother and Sophia’s son who we always hear a lot about, but we never see. Turns out there’s a lot more to this character than what we hear about on the show, and Patrick is gonna tell you all about it. Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024

CHEESECAKES! We're off from our regular recap and deep dive episodes for the holiday, and all will be back to normal next week! But in the meantime, we wanted to bring you this interview with PODCAST SUPERSTAR AND GOLDEN GIRLS SUPERFAN...DAN TABERSKI!! Please excuse Patrick as he fangirls and then takes to the fainting couch. Dan is one of the most prolific, and, frankly, innovative podcasters of our time. He's the creative force behind podcast hits like "Missing Richard Simmons," "Running From Cops", and "Surviving Y2K", and just a few weeks ago, he launched his newest project "Hysterical" which was an instant number one hit on all podcast platforms. OH AND HE'S A QUILTER who has spent many a night honing that craft while watching "The Golden Girls." In this interview we chat all things podcasts and then Dan's favorite episodes of "The Golden Girls", including the recent "Blanche And The Younger Man." He tells us what TGG means to him, and, of course, we make him tell us which of the gals he most identifies with. ENJOY! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 26, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 11 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! The ladies are trying to decide on a vacation spot that they can all agree on… that is, all of them except for Sohpia, who isn’t invited (Patrick and Jenn have conflicting reactions to this motherless vacation). Shenanigans ensue with Dorothy’s ex-husband, Stan, shows up asking for Dorothy’s help in selling a property the two bought on their honeymoon. Is love in the air for Dorothy and Stan? Also… is Patrick INTO STAN? So much to discuss. For this week’s deep dive, Jenn is telling us all about the various awards The Golden Girls won over the years. And - spoiler! - we get clips of the each of the four actresses' best awards show speeches. THIS IS A REALLY GOOD ONE, CHEESECAKES! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 10 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! The ladies have thrown a lavish and over the top dinner party while a major storm brews outside. Shenanigans ensue when Sophia starts to feel sick and the ladies think she may be having a heart attack. Unable to get Sophia to the hospital in the storm, the housemates are forced to care for her the best they can while they all ponder mortality. BUT THERE ARE ALSO LOTS OF VERY FUNNY JOKES! For this week’s deep dive, Jenn is telling us all about the show’s legendary theme song – from its original incarnation through the version you hear on the show, up to a recent TikTok revival, this song has had quite the journey! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 12, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 9 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! When Blanche is asked out by her aerobics instructor, a considerably younger man named Dirk, she has to decide if she can handle being in a relationship with a man nearly... five years younger than her (Dorothy: “in what, DOG YEARS, Blanche?"). Shenanigans ensue when Rose’s mother comes for a visit and Rose can’t quite manage to treat her like an adult. For this week’s deep dive, we’re sharing our interview with Stan Zimmerman, WHO WROTE THIS EPISODE!!! The hilarious and handsome Stan came to hang out with us in-studio where he shared fascinating – and sometimes even shocking – behind the scenes stories from his time working on The Golden Girls . And you can check out his book for even more stories ! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 5, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 8 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! After attending a MADONNA CONCERT – because, of course – the ladies return home to discover that they have been robbed. Shenanigans ensue when Rose starts to unravel and then GETS A GUN to keep herself and her roommates safe. For this week’s deep dive, Patrick is going to tell us all about the TV Movie An Early Frost , which was the first move EVER to deal with the burgeoning AIDS crisis. The movie, starring a young Aiden Quinn, premiered the same week as this episode of The Golden Girls aired. After production started, the network wanted to pull the plug, but had made the mistake of hiring a bunch of gay men to make the movie AND. THOSE. QUEENS. WOULD. NOT. BE. STOPPED. It’s an inspiring and fascinating story! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 7 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! Cheesecakes, it’s time for the annual bowling competition and we are all going to hold each other as we watch Rose become completely unhinged. Rose has a desperate need to win and is willing to throw anyone under the bus to do it. Shenanigans ensue when an old love of Sophia’s shows up and wants to take her back to Sicily for a visit. For this week’s deep dive, Patrick is telling us all about the life and career of the creator of The Golden Girls , Susan Harris. Harris is a brilliant television pioneer who made it a priority to balance work and family life. AND she had a temper and may have thrown a stapler or two in meetings where things didn't go her way. And we say, right on, Susan! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 6 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! Gird your loins, Cheesecakes - Dorothy is studying for a French exam! Rose is OVER THE MOON to be babysitting for a couple we never meet, and the real shenanigans ensue when Blanche’s fourteen-year-old nephew, David, comes for a visit. He’s not thrilled to be there, and the ladies, Sophia especially, are not thrilled with his attitude. For this week’s deep dive, Jenn tells Patrick all about the life and career of Herb Edelman, AKA Stan Zbornak. His life was a wild ride from NYC taxi driver to Broadway star to pal of Bea Arthur’s…which is a big part of how he landed his iconic role! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 5 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! When Sophia needs a doctor to come to the house,Dr. Elliot Clayton makes the house call. Dorothy and Elliot hit it off and start dating . Shenanigans ensue when Elliot makes a pass at Blanche. Blanche tells Dorothy about the incident and Dorothy doesn’t believe her, resulting in a fight that nearly results in Dorothy moving out of the house. For this week’s deep dive, Jenn tells Patrick all about the life and career on Rue McClanahan–from her many, MANY marriages up through the lucky break that landed her the role of Blanche on The Golden Girls . Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 8, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 4 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! In episode 4, Blanche’s sister., Virginia, is coming to Miami for a visit, though the two have never gotten along. Shenanigans ensue when Blanche’s prediction comes true: Virginia has come to town to ask for something–and this one is a doozy. Also…Rose and Dorothy are, for some reason, OVER THE MOON to be babysitting an infant for a young couple who we never meet or hear about again. Like, what? For this week’s deep dive, Patrick will tell you all about the life and career of Estelle Getty and will share the incredible story of how she developed from a struggling actress taking mostly unpaid community theater jobs in Queens to landing the life changing role IN HER 50s that led to The Golden Girls . Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 1, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 3 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! In episode 3, Rose is invited on a Blind date. Shenanigans ensue when Rose and her date really hit it off, resulting in him inviting her on a cruise where they would be sharing a single state room. Rose has to consider whether she’s ready to that that “special next step” with a man for the first time since her husband died. For this week’s deep dive, Jenn will tell us all about the fabulous life and career of National Treasure Betty White, who was a television pioneer, a real hoot at a party, and the on-set annoyance of Bea Arthur. Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 2 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! In Episode 2, Dorothy’s daughter Kate is bringing her boyfriend, Dennis (A DOCTOR!), to Miami to meet her mother. Shenanigans ensue when she announces that she and Dennis are getting married. The housemates insist on throwing the wedding at the house, which means Kate’s father will be attending. Gird your loins and get ready to meet Dorothy’s ex-husband, Stan… and his toupee. For this week’s Deep Dive, Patrick tells you all about the fascinating life and career of Bea Arthur. Including that time she was a truck driver in the Marines… which is a thing that actually happened and we have the paperwork and pictures to prove it. Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 24, 2024

WELCOME TO EPISODE 1 OF THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls and we end each episode with a fully researched deep dive into something from the Golden Girls u niverse! In Episode 1, we meet the housemates Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, Sophia, and Coco, their gay chef and housekeeper. Doooooon’t get too attached to Coco. Shenanigans ensue when Blanche gets engaged to Harry, causing the rest of the housemates to wonder what will become of them all. For this week’s Deep Dive, Patrick finds out what happened to Coco, played by actor Charles Levin. We learn how the character came to be, why he was cut after the pilot, and the interesting career Levin would have after Golden Girls . Perhaps most intriguing is the story of Levin’s mysterious death in an Oregon forest at age 70. Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. Visit our website for a full list of sources. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 14, 2024

The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast is taking your love of everyone’s favorite sitcom, The Golden Girls , to the next level. Each week hosts Patrick Hinds ( True Crime Obsessed ) and Jennifer Simard (two-time Tony Award® nominee) recap an episode – infusing their commentary with humor and tons of trivia you probably didn’t know about the show. Each episode will end with a fascinating deep dive into something from The Golden Girls universe. So grab your cheesecake and head out to the lanai as you tap that "follow" button. And thank you for being a friend! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices