Let Them Eat Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Podcast

Old Friends - S3E1 Sep 23, 2022

Sophia goes to the beach to watch men adjust themselves and finds a kind friend while Rose's teddy bear is held hostage.

Empty Nests - S2E26 Aug 16, 2022

On this episode of the podcast, we review the most infamous episode of The Golden Girls, Empty Nests.

A Piece of Cake - S2E25 Feb 04, 2022

It's a flashback episode. As the girls prepare for a friend's(?) surprise birthday party, they flashback to previous notable birthdays.

To Catch a Neighbor - S2E24 Jan 16, 2022

There are some new men in the neighborhood...the police! And they're hoping to use the girls' house in their undercover sting operation. There's some romance, some shootings, some farts. This episode has it all.

Son-in-Law Dearest - S2E23 Aug 07, 2021

This episode has it all. We get Stan. We get Dorothy trying to control other people's lives. We get amazing lines from Sophia. We get some tremendous Rose storylines. We get a stunned and flustered Blanche. Kate and Dennis may have given us too much, though.

Diamond in the Rough - S2E22 Jan 26, 2021

Blanche swipes an eligible bachelor right from under Dorothy's and Rose's nose, but then decides he's not proper enough. Then she changes her mind, but it's too late.

Dorothy's Prized Pupil - S2E21 Dec 30, 2020

Listen as we dig into this strange episode. Dorothy inadvertently has her dimpled student, Mario Lopez deported while Rose becomes Blanche's servant. We discuss several plot-holes, strange acting, and cringey "jokes". Yet, there are some gems in this one and somehow we talk about it for nearly two hours. It's the Let Them Eat Cheesecake way.

Whose Face is This, Anyway - S2E20 Dec 12, 2020

This is the recording of our very first live show ever. We fired up the live stream, poured some drinks, ate some cheesecake, and chatted about the episode of the Golden Girls, Whose Face is This, Anyway.

Blanche has another crisis over her aging and considers cosmetic surgery and Rose is putting together her "Day in the life of..." video project for community college.

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Long Day's Journey Into Marinara - S2E19 Dec 05, 2020

Sophia's sister, Angela, is back...and she's moving in. That is, until she moves in with Sophia's boyfriend! Meanwhile, Rose chicken-sits a piano player.

Forgive Me, Father - S2E18 Oct 21, 2020

Dorothy has a new love interest, but there's one hangup...he's a priest!

Bedtime Story - S2E17 Sep 15, 2020

It's an episode of flashbacks. Sh*t on a shingle, Sophia farts, and grumpy clowns...oh my!

And Then There Was One - S2E16 May 26, 2020

Sophia is participating in a walkathon, and the other ladies have been volunteered by Rose to watch the children of other race participants in their house. I don't know...it was the 80's.

Well, all of the kids are picked up, except one. What are they going to do with this baby? Which Golden Girl will this baby have the biggest impact on? What were Danny's dad's last words on his deathbed? Listen to find out!

Before and After - S2E15 May 07, 2020

Rose has a near-death experience that prompts her to change her lifestyle. This prompts her to "eat life" and move out and find new roommates.

We have something special for you on this episode. Recently, a listener shared in our Facebook group that she recently acquired some Golden Girls tarot cards. So, we welcome Louisa onto the podcast and she reads our cards. You do not want to miss this.

The Actor - S2E14 Apr 17, 2020

The girls (minus Sophia the Pirate) are involved with a local community theatre, and the theatre knocked it out of the park by bringing in tv actor, Patrick Vaughn. Blanche, Rose, and Dorothy (as well as every other woman who is part of the theatre) fall under his spell. But they don't put it all together until they are on stage during the performance.

The Stan Who Came to Dinner - S2E13 Apr 09, 2020

Stan shows up and needs Dorothy (and the other girls) to take care of him before and after his bypass surgery. Meanwhile, Blanche is juggling a pair of twins who happen to be the worst actors in Hollywood.

Sisters - S2E12 Mar 20, 2020

It's Sophia's birthday, and Dorothy has quite the surprise planned for her. Arriving from Italy, it's Sophia's sister, Angela. But the reunion doesn't really go as planned.

The Coronavirus Episode Mar 18, 2020

This bonus episode was recorded before we discussed the Golden Girls....kinda. Listen for an explanation.

'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas - S2E11 Feb 22, 2020

We get our first holiday episode! Listen as we discuss and (over)analyze the Golden Girls Christmas episode for 1986.

We learn that Blanche really as a weakness for Santas. The ladies are held up...kinda. And then it snows in Miami.

Love, Rose - S2E10 Jan 23, 2020

Everyone has a date...except Rose. And it's been a while since she was on a date. Blanche and Dorothy convince Rose to put out a personal ad. What do you know, but someone answers. His name? Isaac Newton. Well, Blanche has created this fictional character, and of course, things get out of hand.

Joust Between Friends - S2E9 Jan 03, 2020

Not only does this episode have Rose speaking in a dog voice throughout, but we've got some great tension between Blanche and Dorothy...and we find out Sophia's underwear rinsing routine!

This episode has it all, and tons of quips.

Vacation - S2E8 Nov 13, 2019

Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche take a vacation to a (generic) Caribbean island. The resort was not "as advertised," and they are not on a vacation from hell, which is only made worse by three nitwits they need to share a bathroom with. Meanwhile, Sophia puts the moves on the gardener.

Family Affair - S2E7 Oct 31, 2019

Blanche hurt her at an exercise class, so she can't engage in any of her usual physical activity, but that doesn't mean her bed isn't seeing any action. Michael (Dorothy's son) and Bridget (Rose's daughter) happen to both be visiting the ladies at the same time, and love (or something like that) is in the air. How will the girls handle this development? Not well.

Big Daddy's Little Lady - S2E6 Oct 11, 2019

Big Daddy (well, a different "Big Daddy") is back, and he's got a new love interest. Well, Big Daddy is robbing the cradle, and as you can expect, Blanche doesn't handle that well. Plus, Dorothy and Rose work on a new song for Miami.

Isn't it Romantic? - S2E5 Apr 18, 2019

We were quite impressed with this Golden Girls episode. Dorothy's friend (Jean) comes to visit after her partner passes away. We find out that Jean is gay, and eventually, all of the girls learn this, and they react in our own ways.

This episode is especially impressive when viewing it through a 1986-lens. Listen in as we share our thoughts on this episode.

It's a Miserable Life - S2E4 Mar 03, 2019

The ladies want to save a neighborhood tree, but one person stands in their way, Freida Claxton. At a meeting at city hall, Rose finally tells Mrs. Claxton how she feels, and that causes her to drop dead! Well, now the ladies feel various degrees of guilt and feel it's their responsibility to send her off.

Take Him, He's Mine - S2E3 Feb 17, 2019

Stan is back, but Dorothy is too distracted by another man to meet his emotional needs. Blanche is pulled into the situation with the promise of some military men. Blanche and Stan end up hitting it off, and when Dorothy's romance fizzles out, she's not too happy about the situation.

Meanwhile, Rose and Sophia get into the sandwich-making business, although they have to substitute some main ingredients. They butt heads with the mob. Who is your money on, the mob or Sophia?

Ladies of the Night - S2E2 Jan 27, 2019

The girls get to meet Burt Reynolds! The problem is, Blanche is just so obsessed with men, she books them a night in a hotel that appealed to her because of the number of men in the hotel lobby. Of course, the reason there are so many men congregated there is because it's a Miami Beach hot-spot for prostitution!

Blanche, Dorothy, and Rose are caught up in a sting operation and end up "downtown." Sophia comes to bail them out but snags the Burt Reynolds meet-and-greet tickets instead.

End of the Curse - S2E1 Jan 13, 2019

Wow, Season 2 starts out STRONG with "End of the Curse." The episode gets tremendous grades from the host of this podcast. Blanche enters menopause, and as you can expect, being someone who is in constant denial that the aging process exists for her, this is not an easy thing to deal with.

The Way We Met - S1E25 Dec 30, 2018

The Season 1 finale is a flashback episode and takes us back to when the ladies met and became roommates.

Big Daddy - S1E24 Dec 16, 2018

"Big Daddy" comes to town, as he's taken his musical "talents" out on the road. Meanwhile, Mr. Barton refuses to remove the palm tree that's fallen from his property onto the lanai.

Blind Ambitions - S1E23 Dec 02, 2018

Rose's sister, who happens to be blind, is in this episode. She hasn't quite gained the level of independence she needs and asks Rose to move in with her in Chicago.

Job Hunting - S1E22 Nov 18, 2018

"The Center" closes and Rose faces the tough task at finding a job at the age of 55 with some large gaps in work history. Dorothy provides her usual TOUGH LOVE to try to make Rose understand how important it is for her to find a job. Rose does understand how important it is, but she's facing some ageism in the search for employment.

This is one strange episode. We dig into what we find so odd, off-putting, and delightful about it.

Flu Attack - S1E21 Nov 04, 2018

The ladies have an important dinner coming up and face lots of decisions on dresses and dates, but then the flu strikes!

Adult Education - S1E20 Oct 17, 2018

To help her get a promotion at the museum, Blanche is trying to get her degree, and she's struggling in her psychology course. Her slimy professor offers her an A for the semester if she'll sleep with him. Well, Blanche just can't stand for this and tries to get the dean on her side before she realizes she's just going to have to tackle the situation herself and earn that A by studying.

Meanwhile, the other ladies are obsessed with seeing Frank Sinatra in concert, but acquiring (and then selling) tickets is a little tougher than they expected.

Second Motherhood - S1E19 Oct 09, 2018

The ladies have a plumbing issue, and after a highly-priced quote, Rose suddenly remembers she's a plumber. Who needs those sexist plumbers anyway?! Well, while Rose and Dorothy work on the plumbing (and Sophia doubts their abilities), Blanche is off being wined and dined by Richie Rich. The problem there is that Blanche isn't ready to return to motherhood for his young children.

You'll hear us discuss this episode, but we want to know what you think of soft toilet seats.

The Operation - S1E18 May 03, 2018

Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose are taking part in a dance routine, but Dorothy pulls up lame. As it turns out, she needs an operation! Well, Dorothy is a bit of a scaredy-cat. Enjoy, as we discuss this episode.

Nice and Easy - S1E17 Apr 18, 2018

Lucy, Blanche's niece, comes to town to interview with a college, and she decides to take this opportunity to let her inner-Blanche shine. The problem is, she goes a little overboard, and Blanche realizes she needs to step in and give her a little reality check.

The Truth Will Out - S1E16 Mar 28, 2018

Rose's daughter and granddaughter are in town, apparently, so her daughter can get her grubby hands on Rose's loot. Well, it's pretty clear that Rose is hiding something, and common sense tells us, there's not as much money in the "estate" as some people think.

In a Bed of Rose's - S1E15 Mar 15, 2018

Rose sneaks a man into her bedroom one night, and he dies! What do you do when someone dies in your bed? You don't call the authorities. You drive to his house and tell his wife that her husband was cheating on her AND he died.

That Was No Lady - S1E14 Feb 28, 2018

Dorothy falls in love, and everything is great until we find out that Glenn is married! He doesn't see any problem because the marriage has been over for years, but Dorothy is disgusted by his lack of honesty. However, their connection was so strong, she ends up going back to him. Rose is appalled but Blanche sees no problem with it. Sophia is disappointed and knows Dorothy hates herself. How will the situation end? Watch the episode and then listen to our discussion.

A Little Romance - S1E13 Feb 22, 2018

Rose is nervous about introducing her new love interest to the ladies. So Blanche decides to take it upon herself to invite him over. Well, his appearance catches the Blanche and Dorothy off-guard. At the end of the evening, he shares that he has something important to talk about with Rose. Will he propose? Can she see herself with him? Listen as we discuss the episode!

The Custody Battle - S1E12 Feb 15, 2018

Dorothy's sister, Gloria comes to visit. Gloria, with her bags, and her driver, and her big fancy house with servants, and her grocery store frequented by Burt Convy. Well, she's coming to take Sophia away! Unfortunately, Dorothy and Sophia have been getting under each other's skin, so this is perfect timing for Gloria. Will Sophia leave?! Why paint the peacock?

Stan's Return - S1E11 Jan 23, 2018

Oh Stan, you Bachalagoop. Stan comes back to get Dorothy's signature to sell off some land they purchased on their honeymoon. The next thing you know, they're in bed together. Now, Dorothy has to sort through her feelings. Enjoy the episode. It's primo, babe!

The Heart Attack - S1E10 Jan 11, 2018

Poor Sophia has eaten so much of her rich Italian food, she and the girls think she is having a heart attack. Poor Coco disappeared early in the series, might this be Sophia's exit? Of course not. But will Dorothy, Rose, and Blanche handle this near-death experience in an appropriate manner? Of course not.

Blanche and the Younger Man - S1E9 Jan 05, 2018

Blanche believes she has discovered the fountain of youth in a younger man named Dirk. Meanwhile, Rose forces her visiting mother (Mrs. Lindstrom) to want to flee to Texas to escape Rose's overbearing protection.

Break In - S1E8 Dec 21, 2017

While the Golden Girls are off at a Madonna concert, someone breaks into the house! Dorothy's mink stole and Blanche's mother's jewels appear to be the only items missing (besides Sophia's entire wardrobe). Blanche wants to see the culprits swinging and it seems Rose will never feel safe again.

The Competition - S1E7 Dec 14, 2017

On this episode of Let Them Eat Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Podcast, we discuss Season 1 Episode 7, which is entitled "The Competition." We finally get an episode of character development without a major side character. Rose is competitive! Blanche lacks confidence! Sophia is happy and smiling! Dorothy does something nice and relinquishes control! These are all new looks for the characters here early in the series.

On Golden Girls - S1E6 Dec 01, 2017

This is our discussion on the oddly named Golden Girls episode entitled, "On Golden Girls."

The Triangle - S1E5 Nov 26, 2017

Oh boy, do we have some drama in this episode. Dorothy has something going with Sophia's doctor, but he's a scuzzbucket like every other man we've met on the show so far (except Coco).

Blanche likes the men, but not when they're dating her friend. Dorothy doesn't trust her and doesn't believe he made a pass at her. Enter Rose to put on her acting shoes and save the day, and the household.

Transplant - S1E4 Nov 17, 2017

Blanche's sister visits, which means she must want something. Well, Blanche didn't expect that request to involve a body part! In this episode, you'll hear our discussion on "Transplant".

Rose the Prude - S1E3 Nov 10, 2017

On this episode of Let Them Eat Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Podcast, we discuss the third episode of Season 1, "Rose the Prude."

Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding - S1E2 Nov 01, 2017

On this episode of Let Them Eat Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Podcast, we talk about the 2nd episode of the series, which was entitled "Guess Who's Coming to the Wedding." Spoiler alert, it's Stan...and Dorothy is NOT happy.

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The Engagement (Pilot) - S1E1 Oct 27, 2017

Welcome to the first episode of Let Them Eat Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Podcast. In this episode, you will hear Beth, Tawny, Danny, and Corey talk about their history with The Golden Girls, and explain why this podcast exists.

This first episode includes commentary on the pilot episode of The Golden Girls, which is entitled, "The Engagement." Take a trip back to September 14th, 1985 with us. It was a time when Dorothy kicked punk rockers out of class and told them they were ugly. Miami was swimming with cocaine and Cubans. New York was a place to honeymoon and hope that you didn't die.

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