Episodes
These shark-diving, motorcycle-riding, marathon-running ladies are no strangers to adventure, but how are they going to handle being on The Golden Bachelor? With a small social media footprint, these women are already giving us a new twist!
Published 09/26/23
Look, we might not agree with Jules’ approach, but we understand that it can be hard to let go of someone you’ve been pining for. That’s what makes ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ such a fun movie to revisit! You probably aren’t rooting for the same person as when you were a kid. Here to break it all down with is author and host of Terrible, Thanks For Asking, Nora McInerny!
Published 09/19/23
The leaves are turning orange, apples are ripe for the picking, and Hallmark is starting their flood of vaguely seasonal made-for-TV rom-coms. Today, we’re recapping one of the new “Fall Into Love” releases with ‘Fourth Down and Love’, a film about fundraisers and finding love on the fields of middle school flag football.
Published 09/14/23
What Bachelor universe couples would we want to invite to dinner? Do we still like watching Reality TV? How do you keep up with fashion in New York? Today, we’re answering your questions about everything Emma and Leigh!
Published 09/12/23
The Ultimatum is back, but is it better than ever? This week we break down the latest season all the way from early departures to proposals and beyond. Who stays together? Who breaks up? And why does it feel like there is a severe lack of romance?
Published 09/06/23
The Bachelor Nation news won’t stop coming! While we wait for Bachelor in Paradise and The Golden Bachelor, there has been a steady stream of engagements, babies, and relationship updates to keep us busy. To help us navigate it all is co-hosts of Game of Roses, Chad Kultgen and Lizzy Pace!
Published 08/29/23
Charity’s Bachelorette journey is coming to an end, and it's up to her to make the choice. Who’s getting engaged? Who’s going home? And who will be our next Bachelor? To help us through last night’s live Bachelorette finale is Zakiya Gibbons, host of the new dating reality podcast, Hang Up!
Published 08/22/23
Roll the tape! It’s time for the Men Tell All or, as Sean calls it, The Brayden Show. We revisit all the drama from the season, learn about some more drama off screen, and see what Charity has to say to the men she sent away. Plus, special appearances by past leads and Gerry, our first Golden Bachelor. To help us sort through it all is author Esme Wang!
Published 08/15/23
JoJo and Jordan found love on The Bachelorette and now they’re helping others to do the same as hosts of The Big D! JoJo and Jordan join us to talk all about their new show and what it means to make the change from reality stars to reality hosts. Plus, we discuss their thoughts on Charity’s season and the upcoming Golden Bachelor.
Published 08/10/23
Charity’s fairy tale continues in Fiji where each of her men have something to prove. Is Xavier ready for marriage? Has Joey been his authentic self? Is Dotun too good to be true? And who is the returning mystery man they’ve teased all season? Let’s find out!
Published 08/08/23
These singles think they’re spending their summer partying on a yacht with Captain Blower, but really they’re embarking on a journey of self discovery under the guidance of a cone. That’s right, it’s Too Hot To Handle, the show that turns horndog singles into therapized relationship material. Joining us to break down the latest season is host of TV, I Say w/ Ashley Ray, Ashley Ray!
Published 08/03/23
Grab your knitting needles and let’s head to decor-less AirBnBs to meet the family of Charity’s four final men! Are they being their real, true selves? To help us figure it out is producer of Normal Gossip, Alex Laughlin!
Published 08/01/23
Before there was Charity, there was Emily. Last month we put on three live shows where we got together with listeners to revisit one of our favorite Bachelorette seasons so far. We had such a great time that we wanted to share it here with you! Joining us at City Winery in NYC is one of the original Bachelor recappers, host of Bachelor Party, Juliet Litman!
Published 07/27/23
As we fly through this season, Charity and her men travel to yet another American city. Turns out that “The Bachelorette” is so desperate to save money that they won’t even spring for a quick jaunt to Canada or Mexico. Justice for Charity and her men! Joining us to discuss the most unintentionally patriotic season of “The Bachelorette” in franchise history is friend of the pod, Vella Lovell!
Published 07/25/23
We’re in bigfoot country! The men venture out into the woods where some tiny but mighty girl scouts are there to test their love for Charity. Who will go to the kissing Tree and who will be going home? To help us break it all down is comedian, writer and co-host of the Lady To Lady and Toxic podcasts, Tess Barker!
Published 07/18/23
After a year of anticipation, ‘The Big D’ is finally here! You’ve got your standard chaos of reality TV dating shows but this time the contestants are all divorced and dating alongside– or with– their exes. Plus, we have some Bachelor Nation gossip as some Bachelor stars make waves across some unexpected dating shows.
Published 07/13/23
Throw on your pink suit and double denim, it’s time for Charity to find her Ken! This week we’re breaking down everything from Brayden’s troubling actions to one of the strangest one-on-one dates we’ve seen yet. Joining us is co-host of The Black Roses podcast and DEI consultant, Claudia Thompson!
Published 07/11/23
It may be the middle of Summer, but it's spring break for Charity’s men! As we enter Week 2 of Charity’s season, we get a classic ‘Bachelorette’ rivalry. Is it enough to disrupt the BBQ? Plus, we see the unfortunate return of 2012 men’s fashion.
Published 07/05/23
We’re back to break down the latest news and gossip from Bachelor Nation, including the tumultuous Bachelor Happy Hour host change from Becca Kufrin and Michelle Young to Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt. We’ve also got new relationships, breakups, weddings, and a look towards the cast of Bachelor In Paradise!
Published 06/29/23
We’re kicking off Charity’s season of The Bachelorette with some undercover work from brother-of-the-year Nehemiah, complete with a wig and fake mustache! Plus, there’s backflips, tall men, peacocking, and a surprising first impression rose. Here to recap every minute of it is former Bachelor and Bachelor In Paradise contestant, Jill Chin!
Published 06/27/23
With a professional jumper, an underground welder, and a horde of fitness coaches, Charity’s Bachelorette season is already off to a wild start! To help us get to know these 25 men is an old friend of the pod, our one-time HuffPost colleague, writer Leigh Blickley Zullo!
Published 06/20/23
Last week, Netflix dropped the finale and reunion of ‘The Ultimatum: Queer Love’, and ever since we have just been… processing. There was a lot to digest, right down to the final breakup revealed in a post-reunion epilogue card. Here to discuss the shocking conclusion to The Ultimatum: Queer Love is Arielle Duhaime-Ross, host of the new Vice TV show Queer Sports as well as the podcast A Show About Animals.
Published 06/13/23
We’re joined today by Stephanie McNeal, a senior editor at Glamour and the author of the new book “Swipe Up for More! Inside the Unfiltered Lives of Influencers.”
Published 06/08/23
Just like the rest of the reality-TV-watching world, we have been completely obsessed with Netflix’s “The Ultimatum: Queer Love,” an extremely normal show about five couples switching partners for three weeks to decide if they want to get married. Say what you will about ultimatums around marriage: they make for great TV.
Here to join us in breaking down the first 8 episodes of “The Ultimatum” is friend of the pod, Bravo personality, pop culture contributor, and host of “Shaken &...
Published 06/06/23