265. Below Deck Down Under S4, Ep4: Country Horses vs. Polo Ponies

arah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 9 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Ellie reaching her breaking point, pet names, Capt Jason intervening, a tiny island, the vow renewal and watery eggs. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Alesia’s WWHL appearance, the BDDU After Show, Adair on Vanderpump Villa, a request for reviews, how to be a charter guest on Down Under in Tahiti next season and Captain Jason on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Send back those watery eggs - a new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get bonus episodes on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Thank you to Stream2Sea for sponsoring this episode! For 10% off your order go to http://stream2sea.com (U.S.) or http://stream2sea.net (Europe) and use code ABOVEDECK. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: Currents of Change with Capt Jason Capt Jason on Kelly Clarkson This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 8 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Jenna’s van-ride speech, pet names, Ben’s morning swim, Alesia’s organization project, Joao/Daisy flirtation, paper airplane, a twerking accident, Pride Night, Mike’s omelet request, galley tension and Ellie’s final straw. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Below Deck OG filming wrapping in Thailand, Eddy’s appearance on WWHL, the BDDU After Show, new keychain merch, Captain Glenn on Yacht Mess, a listener conspiracy and a double standard onboard. Could that hat BE any bigger? A new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get bonus episodes on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast If you’re struggling and think you’d benefit from a therapy session, go to betterhelp.com/Abovedeck or choose Above Deck during signup and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: Capt. Glenn on Yacht Mess This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are off this week so we’re sharing a sneak peek of some of our bonus content from Patreon. This is the pre-pod from episode 268. Topics include: Sarah’s review of the JVN Air Dry Cream, group chat with BGSU college friends, House of Villains, The Burbs on Peacock, Summer House, Mad Men, RHOBH, an update on our 26 for 2026 lists, Kelli’s Night at the Museum, Ohio Village, clearing phone photos, Kelli’s new pilates routine, a photo book update, Instagram recipes, closet cleanout, a crafternoon, Kelli ramping up to watch Lord of the Rings and we answer listener questions. Please enjoy this sneak peek of some of our Patreon content and we’ll see you back next week to recap episodes 8 and 9 of Below Deck Down Under. Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get bonus episodes on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: gretchenrubin.com/resource/26-for-2026-list/ gretchenrubin.com/podcasts/ instagram.com/zmargotz/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 7 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Coconut water and ice, Jenna’s beautiful tablescape, snacks, apple pie calzone, Ellie and Joao discussing the “wine date”, Alesia’s overwhelming list, Mike’s work ethic, Ben not helping Ellie clean, stains on white clothes, a jealous dinner, Capt. Dreamboat delivers the helmet, MEOW, Jenna tells Eddy how it is and our hopes for the upcoming 4-day charter. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the BDDU After Show, Aesha’s Wedding and Ellie and Christina Applegate on WWHL. She’s a stage five clinger, and a new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get bonus episodes on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast If you’re struggling and think you’d benefit from a therapy session, go to betterhelp.com/Abovedeck or choose Above Deck during signup and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: People.com - Aesha's wedding Capt Jason on Pop Therapy Podcast This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 6 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Alesia’s jealousy, Mike’s gossip train, peanut M&Ms, Kelli’s theory about the marina, oven trouble, Sarah’s first cell phone, repeat charter guests, a pufferfish edit, the “dock date”, reading texts, the lack of snacks, the beach picnic and Ben’s conversation with the primary. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the BDDU After Show, Kate Chastain and Chef Ben on WWHL, what’s new on Patreon, Emile Kotze’s lawsuit against Bravo and we answer a listener question. Eddy was Jenna’s first mustache, and a new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Thank you to Coconut Bowls for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://coconutbowls.comand use code ABOVEDECKPOD20 for 10% off your order.  Get bonus episodes on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: Mecca’s other Below Deck appearance: Med Season 8, Episode 3 people.com/former-below-deck-star-sues-nbcuniversal-for-850-million-over-alleged-sexual-harassment This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 5 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: swimsuit troubles, galley slowdowns, cake vs. abs, salt-encrusted fish, crisp sheets, Mike’s grooming habits, denim and diamonds, Ellie vs. Jenna, the first Daisy and Ben conflict, Captain Jason’s awkward conversation with the guests, comment cards, Ben’s luxurious night, Ellie’s question for the table, Alesia’s jealousy, Truth or Dare and a love triangle forming. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the BDDU After Show, our appearances on the Gabbing with Gib and Don’t Let it Stu podcasts, a message from a listener about Alesia’s sister, Daisy’s appearance on WWHL and an update on our merch. Ellie is looking for a Viking, and a new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get ya some Above Deck merch: https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/above-deck  If you’re struggling and think you’d benefit from a therapy session, go to betterhelp.com/Abovedeck or choose Above Deck during signup and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Get bonus content on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a 24/7 National Helpline for people with substance abuse issues and their family members. The hotline, which offers assistance in English and Spanish, can be reached at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Gabbing With Gib x Above Deck  Don't Let it Stu x Above Deck This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 4 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Ellie’s first day, Mike’s location, Betul’s accent struggles, a picky primary, Ben being distracted, a near disaster during snorkeling, polo and pearls, Christian looks like Bobby Giancola, slow decorations and a hot beach picnic. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss Malia White having a baby, the Below Deck Down Under After Show, Sarah’s tipping conspiracy theory, Hot Girl Winter, Ben’s ex speaks out (?!) and a listener comment about Grey Gardens. Has anyone seen Liz? A new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get ya some Above Deck merch: https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/above-deck  Thank you to Stream2Sea for sponsoring this episode! For 10% off your order go to http://stream2sea.com (U.S.) or http://stream2sea.net(Europe) and use code ABOVEDECK. Get bonus content on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: Grey Gardens episode on YouTube Grey Gardens episode on Apple Podcasts This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this crossover episode, Sarah and Kelli join hosts Bits and Nancy from Compliments to the Chef to discuss Season 4 episode 9 of The Traitors. Topics include: thoughts on the season, a recruitment, Eric as a sacrificial lamb, Besties for the Resties, what’s lacking this season, Bluestone Manor, the banishment, a murder, Mark’s fashion, the Jack in the box challenge and Sarah’s fever dream. Will Rob be the last man standing? A new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get ya some Above Deck merch: https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/above-deck  Get bonus content on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: Compliments to the Chef Podcast instagram.com/complimentstothechef_pod/ This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 3 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: Schwasted Heather, Captain Dreamboat’s disappointment in Alesia, the suggestion box, Meredith’s mood on the last day, the biggest tip, Canouan nightlife, Eddy makes a move, emotional hot tub time, musical chairs on the interior, seeing the charter guests at home, Alesia becoming a stew and Ellie’s return. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the Below Deck Down Under After Show, what’s new on Patreon, Alan Cumming and Sam Spector on WWHL, a private chat for subscribers on IG and Below Deck OG filming?! Happy 4th anniversary to us! A new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod   Get in touch: [email protected]  Get ya some Above Deck merch: https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/above-deck  Get bonus content on Patreon! patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast  Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Thank you to Coconut Bowls for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://coconutbowls.com and use code ABOVEDECKPOD20 for 10% off your order.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah and Kelli discuss Season 4 episode 2 of Below Deck Down Under. Topics include: panko-encrusted wahoo, another fighting dinner, Lisa Barlow leaking info to the press, cheesecake, Brittani’s flirting, Mike’s hairspray, underwater footage, anchor issues, Alesia’s mom, Ben’s teaching methods, Betul’s backstory, lunch changes, Angie’s next accident, zombie strippers, Daisy saving Jason and Alesia talks to Captain. In Hot Tub Convo we discuss the Below Deck Down Under After Show, an update on the Bravo/Gary King lawsuit, Capt. Dreamboat and Candiace Dillard Bassett on WWHL, Max and Cathy’s joint IG reel, Sarah’s night with Countess LuAnn, an appearance on Chef Stu’s podcast, a video from Capt. Dreamboat and Culver and Jason eating at Chef Ryan’s restaurant. Time to load the provisions - a new episode of Above Deck is out now! Follow us on Instagram: @abovedeckpod  Get in touch: [email protected] Get ya some Above Deck merch: https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/above-deck  If you’re struggling and think you’d benefit from a therapy session, go to http://betterhelp.com/Abovedeck or choose Above Deck during signup and get 10% off your first month of therapy. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell a friend! Resources: patreon.com/cw/AboveDeckPodcast Sarah on Chef Stu's podcast - Apple Sarah on Chef Stu's podcast - YouTube Bravo lawsuit update from Reality Tea https://www.peppispizzamia.com/ This is a Hurrdat Entertainment Production. Hurrdat Entertainment is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Entertainment Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Entertainment YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices