Unanchored- A Below Deck Recap Podcast

Below Deck Med S11, Ep14: Welcome to the Chaos, Massi!

This week on Unanchored, Emela is flying solo as Amy is off on vacation — but thankfully, there is PLENTY to discuss! A new Italian deckhand arrives, the long-awaited police boat finally shows up, and the crew is somehow even messier than before. From Massi walking onto the boat and immediately sensing the Joe/Nathan tension to Kat finally standing up for herself in the middle of the Coop/Gen situation, we're breaking down all the chaos of Episode 14. We're talking:• Massi's arrival and his immediate read on the tension between Joe and Nathan• The police boat we've been waiting all season to see — and why the payoff was the biggest anticlimax ever• Kat finally calling out both Coop and Gen• Luke's flowers for Joy and Gen's understandably complicated reaction Plus, a look ahead at Jen and Joy's brewing feud, the upcoming girls' trip, and what might be the messiest charter yet. 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: @unanchoredthepodcastFollow us on TikTok: @unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11, Ep13: Wristy Business

This week on Unanchored, Emela is FINALLY back from Croatia! After a quick 48-hour reunion, the girls are breaking down episode 13 of Below Deck Med, where the deck crew remains cursed, the interior deals with unsavory sink cleanups, and a new deckhand is on the horizon 👀 From Max’s VERY brief stay onboard to a group of personal injury lawyers unhappily stuck at the dock... things are getting stormy in the marina! We’re talking: • Max’s departure to Libya and our debate on whether the storyline was staged or genuine • Amy & Emela’s Instagram sleuthing to identify the incoming Italian deckhand • Chef Joy’s interactive cooking class vs. a guest's stomach-churning dinner incident • Nathan and Joe’s ongoing "toddler-level" bickering on deck • Jen’s glass-shattering wrist troubles and the crew walking on eggshells Plus: A look ahead at the mysterious police arrival preview, an Unanchored Moment updating real-life court news, and both hosts throwing the deck leadership overboard! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Max’s exit storyline was staged, or totally real? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11, Ep12: Aesha, Aesha, Hannah

This week on Unanchored, Amy-Jayne is back for her final solo recap of Below Deck Med episode 12 while Emela wraps up her Croatian vacation! Things are turning around in the galley, but between a speedy bosun recovery, a wild bachelorette party, and building frustrations, the drama is far from over 👀 From Aesha’s incredible double-shift energy to some familiar faces in Croatia... this episode had a little bit of everything! We’re talking: • Chef Joy turning the galley around after last episode’s disaster dinner • Joe proving himself as Bosun but he just can’t seem to get Nathan out of his head • Aesha’s noodle-themed Bachelorette party featuring Hannah Ferrier and Anastasia Surmava • Max’s shocking phone call from his estranged dad and Captain Sandy’s expert advice Plus: Gen’s subtle flirting with Coop, a serious Unanchored Moment regarding real-life news, and Amy’s final solo throw-overboard pick! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Max should stay on the boat, or fly out to help his dad? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11, Ep11: Between Guac & A Hard Place

This week on Unanchored, Amy Jayne is flying solo while Emela suns it up in Croatia! The Below Deck Med crew is short-staffed, spiraling, and dealing with preference sheet chaos... leaving us to ask: are these guests even having fun? 👀 From Max’s big return on deck to a very chaotic avocado-fueled dinner service, things are not really going to plan.. We’re talking: • Max’s return as the new deckhand and his potential bunkmate awkwardness with Nathan • Amy’s deep dive into Kat and Coop’s "secret" laundry room kiss (and why it sounds totally fake) • Chef Joy and Kayley’s nightmare dinner service featuring crispy rice and avocado mix-ups • Joe’s impressive run as acting bosun Plus: Aesha's bosun dreams, an "Unanchored Moment" addressing Gen’s unseen backstory, and Amy’s solo throw-overboard pick! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Kat and Coop actually kissed in the laundry room, or was that just production sound effects? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Chat with Cathy Skinner, Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 Stewardess

This week on Unanchored, we’re joined by Below Deck Mediterranean Season 10 stew Cathy Skinner. Cathy takes us behind the scenes of her Below Deck Mediterranean experience and opens up about: • How a spinal cord injury changed the course of her career and led her to yachting • The behind-the-scenes story of the season’s love triangle — including what we didn't see on camera • What really happened between Cathy and Max after they left the boat together • Her thoughts on Joe, including why she sees a very different side of him off camera We also chat about the moments that never made it to air and the famous chicken nugget moment that still haunts her. Get in touch with Cathy at: @jetsetcathys on Instagram Hit subscribe, leave a review, and meet us back on deck next week ⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: @unanchoredthepodcastFollow us on TikTok: @unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11 Ep10: Joe-sun’s Stripes & A Secret Boatmance

This week on Unanchored, we’re recapping episode 10 of Below Deck Med where the deck team is hanging on by a thread. From an all-hands-on-deck crew effort (literally) to dinner in the sky and the most awkward crew day off… this is shaping up to be quite a season! We’re talking: Joe stepping up as "Joe-sun" and earning his acting bosun stripes Gen’s unhinged meltdown over caviar served on a bread plate Kat and Coop’s boatmance is headed for the rocks The secret pact in the Bosun’s locker that Emela has strong feelings about Plus: Aesha's maraca-fueled vibes, a brand new "Unanchored Moment" segment, and our reaction to that crazy ultimatum text teasing Max’s return! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Coop is being influenced by Joe, or is he showing his true colors? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on Facebook: Unanchored The Podcast

Below Deck Med S11 Ep09: Zen Gen Has Left the Chat

This week on Unanchored, we’re recapping episode nine of Below Deck Med and while we thought the deck crew drama was already maxed out, Captain Sandy just pulled off the wildest position swap of the season! 👀 From Nathan’s late arrival causing major waves to Aesha temporarily stepping over to deck while Kayley takes the chief stew reins... we can barely keep up! We’re talking: • Nathan’s hour-late arrival and the growing tension on deck • Kayley stepping up as interim Chief Stew (and Gen’s very visible distaste) • Aesha dusting off her deckhand certs • A back injury, a new acting bosun and all the chaos on deck! Plus: we’re breaking down that INTENSE mid-season trailer including Max’s return, Luke sending flowers, and Hannah’s cameo—before throwing our pick overboard for the week! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Nathan’s reaction to his deck team was justified, or was he totally out of line? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11 Ep08: Are You the Potato or the Egg?

This week on Unanchored, we're recapping episode eight of Below Deck Mediterranean—and Luke's exit leaves us with more questions than answers. Luke decides to leave the boat after Sheet Gate, but have we actually seen the last of him? We break down Captain Sandy's response, Nathan spilling Luke's secret, and our conspiracy theory about why we don't think this story is over yet. Plus, we're talking: - Luke's confusing potato (and egg?) analogy- Coop and Kat's communication breakdown- Nathan juggling leadership, fatherhood, and a late return to the boat - Joy proving yet again why she might be one of the best chefs in Below Deck history Grab your life jackets—we're diving into all the drama from another wild week on Below Deck Med. Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think we've really seen the last of Luke? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11 Ep07: Going Nuts

This week on Unanchored, we're recapping episode seven of Below Deck Mediterranean—and somehow it all comes back to... nuts. Luke finally faces Captain Sandy after the infamous sheet incident, but is taking responsibility or just looking for a way out? We break down his conversations with Nathan, whether quitting would actually be accountability, and why one apology could've changed everything. Plus, we're talking: The never-ending sheet saga (hopefully for the last time) The matchmaking charter that just wasn't doing it for us Coop's scary peanut allergy reaction Grab your life jackets—we're diving into all the drama from another wild week on Below Deck Med. Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Luke actually quits? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11 Ep06: A Sticky Situation

This week on Unanchored, we’re recapping episode six of Below Deck Med, and Luke has officially found himself in one very sticky situation. From his brutal conversation with Gen to the dirty sheet secret finally making its way around the boat, we’re breaking down the excuses, the red flags, and a serious lack of accountability. We’re talking: Luke and Gen’s conversation going from bad to worse 😬 Joy knowing her worth and refusing to entertain the excuses The dirty sheet saga finally reaching Nathan And whether Luke is one mistake away from being fired 👀 Plus: we build our dream Below Deck crews and reveal who we’re throwing overboard after an episode full of bad decisions, big reactions, and one secret that was never staying secret. 🌊 Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Luke will get fired? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11 Ep05: What a Sheet Show

This week on Unanchored, we’re recapping episode five of Below Deck Med, and things are getting messy in more ways than one. From Luke and Gen’s bunk drama to Joy officially shutting the door on the love triangle, this episode gave us romance, regret, and one truly horrifying sheet saga. We’re talking: Luke and Gen’s night of passion 😬 Joy becoming the breakout star of the season Kat and Coop’s adorable first date A Game of Thrones charter that has the whole crew stepping up And the sheet situation that may come back to haunt everyone Plus: we reveal who we’re throwing overboard this week after another seriously messy episode. 🌊 Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: is Luke handling the breakup badly, or is Gen coming on too strong? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on YouTube: UnanchoredThePodcast

Below Deck Med S11 Ep04: Love Triangle in Paradise

This week on Unanchored, we are diving into episode four of Below Deck Med, where we finally say goodbye to the charter guest from hell but the crew's romantic chaos is starting to boil over. Combining jealous tension, mixed signals, and a love triangle in the making, this episode really does have a bit of everything. We're talking: Nathan keeping his cool after a truly bizarre night with charter guest Josef Joe finally stepping into the lead deckhand role - with just a hint of ego, of course Luke caught between Gen's very obvious flirting and Joy's much harder-to-read signals And Joy making it very clear that if you cross her, she will not forget it 😬 Plus: we get into dining in the dark, second stew tension, and who we are throwing overboard this week after some questionable intentions. 🌊 Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: how could Luke have handled this better? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on YouTube: UnanchoredThePodcast

Part 2: Chat with Eddy Hounsell, Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Deckhand

We’re back with part two of our bonus episode with Eddy Hounsell from Below Deck Down Under season four, and he is not holding back. From his thoughts on the Below Deck Med crash and the Joe/Nathan drama, to his experience with online backlash and why he decided to speak out about bullying and men’s mental health, Eddy is ready to talk about it all. Plus, we wrap things up with a fun crew game where he reveals the biggest gossip, biggest flirt, who got the best and worst edit, and more. Get in touch with Eddy at: @eddyhounsell on Instagram and TikTok Hit subscribe, leave a review, and meet us back on deck for our regular episode recap dropping on Wednesday ⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11 Ep03: The Charter Guest from Hell

This week on Unanchored, we are diving straight into episode three of Below Deck Med, and whilst the crew romances are heating up, it’s a nightmare charter guest who is stealing the spotlight and giving everyone the ultimate ick. From massive ego trips and late-night bridge crashing to a love triangle in the works, some people are really playing with fire this episode! We’re talking: Nathan and Joe's dramatic night-out aftermath (and Nathan's surprisingly mature reset!) Gen stewing over losing the second stew position to a shining Kayley ✨ Luke toys with two crew members and a "fineapple" note 🍍 And charter guest Josef disrespecting pretty much the entire crew and bringing all the ick! 🤬 Plus: find out who we are throwing overboard this week after some serious attitude problems! 🌊 Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Aesha made the right call making Kayley second stew, or should she have given it to the more experienced Gen? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on YouTube: UnanchoredThePodcast

Part 1: Chat with Eddy Hounsell, Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Deckhand

We have an exciting two-part bonus episode for you where we got to chat with the hilarious Eddy Hounsell about his time on Below Deck and we ask all the questions you want answered! From those drunken text messages to his current relationship with Jenna, how much production was involved in Mike’s firing and what it was really like filming with the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, Eddy is ready to talk about it all! Part two will be dropping next week and you won’t want to miss it! Get in touch with Eddy at: @eddyhounsell on Instagram Hit subscribe, leave a review, and meet us back on deck next week ⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8

Below Deck Med S11 Ep02: Deck Daddy Dilemmas

This week on Unanchored we are diving straight into episode two of Below Deck Med. The tension on board is rising faster than those notorious marina crosswinds 💨 and it’s only the first charter! From an adorable surprise visitor and devastating family news to major communication breakdowns and a literal tender crash... this crew is already giving us whiplash! We’re talking: Nathan's backwards logic on the lead deckhand position Gen stewing over her cabin duties while Kayleigh shines on service Chef Joy's impressive crepe-flipping skills and her Freudian slip about Luke And an adorable little visitor! Plus: find out who we are throwing overboard this week after some serious night-out overreactions! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Nathan completely overreacted to Joe's comment about Gail, or was he totally justified? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on YouTube: UnanchoredThePodcast

Below Deck Med S11 Ep01: Welcome to Cro-Aesha!

This week on Unanchored we are excited about the brand new season of Below Deck Med! We are heading to Croatia (or Cro-Aesha) for the premiere, and while the scenery is stunning, the crew drama is already crashing. Hard. Literally. 👀 From work-wife reunions and "drunk uncle" returns to a very green deck crew and a chef who is a self-proclaimed little dragon.. We are setting sail for one wild season! We’re talking: • Returnees and newbies • The frostiest reunion between Nathan and Joe • Chef Joy’s incredible talent • Gen Lillie’s disappointment over the interior hierarchy Plus: find out who we are officially throwing overboard for the very first episode of the season after a massive docking disaster! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: do you think Nathan’s decision about the lead deckhand role is professional or completely personal? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on YouTube: UnanchoredThePodcast

Below Deck Down Under S4 Ep18: One Last Galley Blowup and Final Farewells

This week on Unanchored, we’re recapping the season four FINALE of Below Deck Down Under and while we thought the boat drama was winding down, there was still time for one more galley/interior blow up 👀 From repercussions from the previous night out to an interesting seven deadly sin seven-course meal and emotional goodbyes.. It’s been one hell of a season! We’re talking: • Captain Jason's reaction to the guest cabin drama • Ellie and Daisy’s final galley showdown over a bagel • The absolute nightmare preferences of Patrick Plus: instead of our usual “throw them overboard” pick, we are breaking down our final thoughts on the crew as a whole and teasing what's next! Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what was your absolute favorite moment from this entire chaotic season? 🚤⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on YouTube: UnanchoredThePodcast

Chat with Bri Duffield, Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Stewardess

This week on Unanchored, we’re joined by Below Deck Down Under season 3 stew Bri Duffield. Bri takes us behind the scenes of her Below Deck experience and opens up about: • How a chance encounter in Aruba launched her yachting career • Which cast members she still keeps in touch with from season 3 • Her thoughts on the current season of Below Deck Down Under, including Alesia's journey from the galley to the interior • Her predictions for the upcoming season of Below Deck Mediterranean We also chat about life after the show, wedding planning in Aruba, her dream Below Deck crew, and the destinations she'd recommend to every yachtie. Get in touch with Bri at: @briiduffield on Instagram Hit subscribe, leave a review, and meet us back on deck next week ⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: @unanchoredthepodcast Follow us on TikTok: @unanchored8

Below Deck Down Under S4 Ep17: Ben’s Breaking Point

This week on Unanchored, we’re recapping Episode 17 of Below Deck Down Under and… wow. We thought Jenna’s meltdown was bad, but Ben may have just topped it 👀 From fish-gate and comment card drama to late-night guest cabin chaos, tensions between the galley and interior finally explode. We have a LOT to say. We’re talking: • Ben and Daisy’s feud reaching a whole new level • Whether Ben’s behavior was actually worse than Jenna’s • The guest cabin sabotage that left us speechless • Ben pushing for Ellie’s promotion… but for the wrong reasons? Plus: our unanimous “throw them overboard” pick of the week (you can probably guess 👀) Hit subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: was Ben’s outburst worse than Jenna’s? 🚤 ⚓️ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@unanchoredthepodcast⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠@unanchored8 Follow us on YouTube: UnanchoredThePodcast

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