The Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast

Golden Girls Deep Dive

  • 55 minutes 44 seconds
    Mixed Blessings (Season 3, Episode 23)

    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

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    9 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 57 minutes 4 seconds
    Rose's Big Adventure (Season 3, Episode 22)

    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

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    2 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 54 minutes 44 seconds
    Larceny and Old Lace (Season 3, Episode 21)

    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

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    23 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    And Ma Makes Three (Season 3, Episode 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 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

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    16 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 53 minutes 37 seconds
    INTERVIEW: H. Alan Scott, "Out on the Lanai" OG Golden Girls Podcaster and Legend!!!

    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!

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    9 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Golden Moments (Season 3, Episodes 18 and 19)

    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

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    2 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    My Brother, My Father (Season 3, Episode 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!

    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

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    26 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Grab That Dough (Season 3, Episode 16)

    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

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    19 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 47 minutes
    Dorothy's New Friend (Season 3, Episode 15)

    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

    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

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    12 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    Blanche's Little Girl (Season 3, Episode 14)

    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

    To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy

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    5 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 50 minutes 32 seconds
    Golden Girls Deep Dive Mailbag Episode!

    CHEESECAKES!! Mother and Papa are taking your questions! Wanna know what we've learned from each other? Our favorite holiday songs? What...flirting sounds like? And more! Well you're in luck! We get a little silly, a little heartfelt, and we're gonna tell you everything. Happy Holidays and ENJOY!!!

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    29 December 2025, 10:00 am
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