Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself (Season 3, Episode 5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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