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....

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• The True Origin Of Funeral Eulogies - Grunge - Feb 3, 2023

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