Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes of 7-9 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette season. They discuss religious subtext, the fourth wall, and the frequent use of the word "perfect" on Emily's season. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette Season! They discuss a famous scene in Bachelor history, a less-famous-than-it-should-be scene in Bachelor history, and whether or not your grandparents love each other. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Featuring Josh Corey as Ryan Edited and...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes of 1-3 of Emily Maynard's Bachelorette season. They discuss the narrative that unfolds for Emily over the season, the incredibly low bar for men to be seen as "being cool" about something, and their shocking attraction to a Bachelorette contestant! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie...

Carrie and Annemarie talk to Justin "Rated R" Rego from Bachelorette Season 6. They discuss his reasons for going on the show, his famous exit, and the American healthcare system. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie Navar-Gill

Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss the far-reaching impact of this season, an appearance by an old nemesis, and the quality of Ben's wine. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss internalized misogyny and what ending the show was trying to engineer, and Ben gets cowboy boots! For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Xavier Rubetzki Noonan Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design by Annemarie...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss Courtney as a Bachelor Villain, Ben's frequent use of "easy-going," and a hotel stay with a surprisingly complicated backstory. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Max Quinn Cover art by Manny Rose Graphic design...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Ben Flajnik's Bachelor season! They discuss the "women are catty" attitude of this season, Ben's fascination with "the south," and whether Ben has made it clear that he is from Sonoma (he has!). For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Edited and Mixed by Aaron Stein-Chester Cover...

Bachelor in Retrospect will be on a brief hiatus until March 18th, and in the meantime we're revisiting some of the classics! In this final chapter we reach a perfect ending to Brad Womack's worrisome season -- surprising yet inevitable. Carrie and Annemarie break down the lead-up to the extremely ill-advised engagement of Brad and Emily, and their wild reveals on After the Final Rose. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect,...

Bachelor in Retrospect will be on a brief hiatus until March 18th, and in the meantime we're revisiting some of the classics! In the third chapter of Ali's season, Carrie and Annemarie discuss a very cranky trip to Portugal, wonder if Roberto could have been The Bachelor and, most memorably, relive the hero's journey that drives Frank back into the arms of some lady named Nicole. Producer Aaron joins for a reading of Frank and Nicole's touching reunion that seems extremely scripted by Frank....

Bachelor in Retrospect will be on a brief hiatus until March 18th, and in the meantime we're revisiting some of the classics! This episode marks the debut of Jake Pavelka, the closest thing this podcast has to a series villain. Return with us to a time when Obama was President, Rozlyn was disqualified for questionable reasons, and Jake was sold to us as "the nice guy who finally won't finish last."

*Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse.* Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Bachelor Pad Season 2. They yet again discuss how much Vienna had to put up with, break down one of the most brutal set-ups in Bachelor history, and realize last week's goodbye to Jake was unfortunately premature. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X:...

*Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse.* Carrie and Annemarie continue their coverage of Bachelor Pad Season 2. They discuss the success of this season's main alliance, the show's attempt to engineer a classic rom-com trope, and Annemarie does a brief history of Jake's greatest enemy... the tabloids. There are so many people on Bachelor Pad! Don't forget to check out our Instagram for our cast...

*Please be advised that our coverage of this season of Bachelor Pad will feature some discussions of physical and emotional abuse. This season also features Gia Allemand, who died by suicide in 2014. A conversation with descriptions of violence occurs from 17:33-20:22, if that's something you'd like to skip.* Carrie and Annemarie begin their coverage of Bachelor Pad Season 2, a season so wild they'll be covering it in three parts instead of the usual two. They discuss the chaotic and brazen...

Carrie and Annemarie recap the final episodes of Ashley Hebert's Bachelorette season. They discuss the depiction of Ashley's feelings about Bentley in the press, the most chaotic sibling in Bachelor history, and how an incredibly passive runner-up becomes the next lead. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Bachelor in...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of The Bachelorette Season 7. They discuss the best ways to promote your business on The Bachelor, how rain has become another character on Ashley's season, and Annemarie gives an overview of Soft Boys of the franchise. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Bachelor in Retrospect is...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelorette Season 7. They discuss how it's okay to be an fboy on The Bachelorette if you tie it to your tragic backstory, debate what role Chris Harrison is filling on The Bachelorette, and Annemarie shockingly puts her walls down and lets herself begin to start to fall in love. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted...

*This episode was recorded before the Rachel/Bryan announcement, so please forgive our references to Ashley and JP as the only Bachelorette divorce!* Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Ashley Hebert's Bachelorette Season. They discuss the framing of Ashley as "The Bachelorette no one wanted," one of the most perplexing villains in Bachelor history, and the unlikelihood of launching a stand-up career on a group date. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media....

Carrie and Annemarie recap the end of Brad's journey on The Bachelor Season 15. They discuss the pains taken to frame Brad and Emily's love story, the unsurprising demise of their relationship, and why Chantal is an all-time Bachelor MVP. Also, Carrie and Annemarie perform selections from the most haunting After the Final Rose in Bachelor history. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok:...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 7-9 of The Bachelor Season 15. They discuss Brad's determination to craft a flattering narrative at the expense of his own happiness, some of the most interesting Hometowns they've ever seen, and the disappearance of Brad's "LA therapist." For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie Rosen Bachelor...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 4-6 of The Bachelor Season 15 in their FIRST EVER live show (recorded at Carrie's Mom's house). In this historic venue they discuss the extremely clear Bachelorette narrative set up for Emily, the depiction of therapy on TV, and whether or not anyone on The Bachelor has actually seen the film Pretty Woman. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok:...

Carrie and Annemarie recap episodes 1-3 of Bachelor Season 15, starring extremely apologetic Bachelor Brad Womack. They discuss the way the show weaponizes vulnerability, the successful execution of the Single Mother storyline, and the indignity of having a group date on your birthday. For an episode guide and other content, follow us on social media. Instagram: @BachelorinRetrospect, Twitter/X: @BachRetrospect, TikTok: @BachelorinRetrospect Hosted by Annemarie Navar-Gill and Carrie...

Carrie and Annemarie end their stay in the first season of Bachelor Pad. They discuss pop culture of the time, the way that Bachelor Pad seems to be designed to embarrass women, and whether this show is about strategy or falling in love. There are more people than usual to follow in Bachelor Pad, so check out our character guides on Instagram at @BachelorinRetrospect for help keeping track of everyone! Content Warning: This season of Bachelor Pad features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died...

Carrie and Annemarie begin the first season of Bachelor Pad. They examine how this show was promoted and received, break down some truly degrading competitions, and try to figure out how exactly Bachelor Pad works. There are more people than usual to follow in Bachelor Pad, so check out our character guides on Instagram at @BachelorinRetrospect for help keeping track of everyone! Content Warning: This season of Bachelor Pad features Gia Allemand, a contestant who died by suicide in 2013....