Hello everyone! It's fantasy week, people, and Joan is taking the hanky panky out of the equation because she's a classy lady. I applaud Joan for her conviction! Some Guy in Austin wonders if that's why one of her suitors bailed. Per the usual, this makes for some great content on the podcast. Don't worry, Joan. I've got your back! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the stats on Bachelor...

Hello, everyone! We have reached Joan's hometown dates. Can you believe it? It seems like yesterday Keith was comparing our golden bachelorette to a warm pair of sweatpants straight out of the dryer. And now Joan is galavanting all across the US, trying to memorize the names of her suitors, kids, and grandkids. Some Guy in Austin and I discuss all sorts of hometown details, including: * Joan's choice of wardrobe in Lake Tahoe and if sunscreen was applied to the exposed...

Hello, everyone! Some Guy in Austin is back, and we are ready to discuss this week's episode of Joan's golden journey. We have lots of thoughts, opinions, and questions, including the following: * Do we want to see sixty-year-old men in tightie whities? No, thank you. * Was Chock a jackwagon for acting like Joan was his girlfriend on the bowling date? * Did Pascal recoil at the rented shoes on said bowling date? * Is Mark the sweetest, kindest man on the...

Hello, everyone! Well, Joan is well on her way to finding her one true love, letting him go for a few days, and then greeting him with a warm hug when he returns. My roommate Lara and I have various thoughts on this development, and we share them with you along with deep questions, like: * Do we need to see sixty-year-old men as Chippendales? * Do we need to see sixty-year-old men thrusting? * Do we need to see the tongues of sixty-year-old men before a kiss has...

Hello everyone! Well, Some Guy in Austin and I had a delightful conversation about Joan’s golden adventure to find love, and I learned a few things along the way. * Number one: You should always stretch and have a nice warm bowl of Quaker Oats before a rigorous game of kickball. * Number two: If you are over sixty years of age, nine times out of ten, no one should see your sternum when you are allegedly fully clothed. * And number three: Wayne Newton, Mr. Las...

Hello, everyone! Well, I hope you are ready for an in-depth conversation about prom, because Some Guy in Austin and I circle that drain for about eight minutes. Yes, I need to know what he wore, and yes, I need to know what song was playing when he slow-danced with his date. We also talk a little bit about Joan and her golden suitors, who might be more interested in their lack of closet space than our fair-haired bachelorette. I'm looking at you, Pascal. EPISODE...

Hello, everyone! We have entered into our Golden Bachelorette era and Joan is ready to find love with some of the most adorable men you ever did see. Some Guy in Austin and I break it down for you in this episode and let you know who cried, who killed it, and who thinks Joan is like a warm pair of sweatpants straight out of the dryer. You're my boy, Keith! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for my official Bachelorette cheat sheet! Click HERE to be sucked in by the...

It was three hours of straight-up humiliation during Jenn's finale, and I have to say I'm very disappointed in franchise showrunners. It's clear that they couldn't care less about the humans who have signed their lives over to the show. How many times did I ask, "IS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW?" About forty-seven. Coupled with a million eye rolls. Let's all pour one out for Jenn tonight and hope she finds love in the Dancing with the Stars ballroom. It's the least ABC can...

Hello there! Welcome to everyone's favorite episode...THE FANTASY SUITES! Some Guy in Austin and I break it all down and discuss the important pieces of information you need to know about the forego card dates, including: * Is Molly Mesnick the new Trista? * Did Jesse Palmer play golf the entire time he was in Hawaii? * Could Marcus be any more precious? * And how do we feel about matching shirts and bottoms as an outfit? Some say it's fine....

Hello everyone! If you've been around this podcast or even my recap for longer than a minute, you probably know the moment I checked out of Devin's hometown date. Let me give you a hint. It started with the word "Running" and ended with the word "Club." Some Guy in Austin and I break down all of the intricacies of each hometown date and share our thoughts about pounding coffee after a mile hike in the heat, pounding champagne after a friendly game of lacrosse, and pounding...

Once upon a time, I saw the Broadway musical Wicked and was forever changed by the story of a green woman named Elphaba and her popular roommate Galinda (the “ga” is silent). As these two ladies introduced me to another side of Oz, launching their friendship at the University of Shiz and getting into trouble at the Emerald City, not once did I think about Seattle.  Not. Once.  EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week’s bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official...

Hello everyone! Well, Some Guy in Austin is back this week to talk about all the things surrounding Jenn’s journey to find love. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, including but not limited to: * Aggressive turtlenecks. Is this a thing? * Should we be worried that Jenn’s ex-boyfriend looks nothing like her current crop of suitors? * Was the rain on Jon-athon’s date real or fake? * And how hard is it to herd sheep? The answer is extremely...

I don’t know if you know this, but New Zealand is the perfect place to fall in love. It’s also the perfect place to hate on Devin, pressure Jenn into jumping off a building, escort a wannabe bad boy directly to the awaiting rejection SUV, and rekindle a romance that you thought was smack dab in the Friend Zone.  Who's Matthew? No one knows! And I can't wait to find out! EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week’s bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my official...

Hello, everyone! I am a professional, and I think that it is only fair that I apologize to Double N Jenn for poking fun at the way she pronounced Melbourne, Australia when she lifted her flute of champagne to “cheers” that her boys would be foregoing any stateside nonsense in lieu of an adventure down under. Apparently, the locals do pronounce it “Mel-bun.”  Jenn, you have my sincerest apologies. I’ll never doubt you again. Instead, I’ll pose a serious question: How many beige...

Hello, everyone! I don't know about you, but I'm excited to see where Double N Jenn's journey to find love takes her. Some Guy in Austin...not so much. But he does have a few questions about a particular love-sick gentleman and others who randomly spray fire extinguishers in the general direction of our bachelorette. Me? I'm all for Austin. His unfortunate mullet? Not so much. EPISODE NOTES: Click HERE for this week's bachelorette recap! Click HERE for my...

Hello, everyone! Some Guy in Austin and I are thrilled to share our picks for this season of The Bachelorette! You'll be happy to know that we have unconventional favorites and a few solid question marks, including one suitor who we think could be a pirate. Truth talk: I had to Google this season's Bachelorette because I couldn't remember that her name is Jenn. Yes, that makes me an unprofessional podcaster, but shouldn't I receive some sort of reward points for remembering...

Hello, everyone! This week, Some Guy in Austin is back, and we travel back to 1986 to discuss one of our favorite movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It's one of THE BEST! Just listen to this synopsis: "Ferris Bueller has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one last duck-out before graduation, Ferris calls in sick, 'borrows' a Ferrari, and embarks on a one-day journey through the streets of Chicago. On Ferris' trail is high school...

Hello everyone! I've finally sort of recovered from our Scandinavian trip to see Taylor Swift! And let me tell you, dear listener, it was an absolute delight. In this episode, Lara and I discuss everything, including the concert, the people, how all the bicycles in the world currently reside in Copenhagen, and the possibility of moving to Norway if it was summer weather all year around. SHOW NOTES: Subscribe to Podcast: iTunes or Android Follow...

Hello everyone! Today’s podcast is another in my “It’s a Love Story” series, sponsored by my book of the same name, which just celebrated five years of existence. I can't believe how time flies and how this is my twenty-fifth podcast about my favorite love stories! What's even weirder is that I have never podcasted about one of my favorite movies: Ever After! Just listen to this synopsis! This updated adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle, a...

It's been a minute since we shared our favorite TV shows and movies, so I invited Todd to help me sift through what's good and what's not. Remember, Todd is my friend who will watch the dark and twisty shows, so if you're looking for murder or scary or think pieces, he's your guy. On the other hand, I talk about Pretty Little Liars for way too long. We make a great team. EPISODE NOTES: The Regime on (HBO) MAX Silo on Apple TV Pretty Little Liars on Hulu/Disney...

Hello, everyone! Well, it's Tortured Poets Department time. Lara and I took a few days to digest Taylor Swift's new double album and are ready to share our initial thoughts. If I had to describe the piece in a few words, I would choose "raw" and "brooding." So, if you're looking for a 1989-ish sing-a-long, I'm afraid this isn't the era for you. With that said, Lara and I are intrigued by this album and the 31 glimpses we have into the soul of a tortured poet. SHOW...

Hello, everyone! If you are a reader, this is the episode for you! I am with two of my book-loving friends and I made them sit around a darling kitchen table to share what they are devouring lately. From my research, the list is pretty good. Please know that I provide nothing other than an occasional question of verification or a hearty laugh. It was the best decision, trust me. These women are pros, and they didn't really need to know that I'm currently reading the Selection...

I'm sure you have heard that an upcoming total eclipse will wrap Texas in darkness for several minutes. It's very exciting! In the spirit of the event, Lara and I gathered together to visit about the things that are giving us light, the things that are dark, and a few things in that weird moment between where we don't know where they land yet. Are you thoroughly confused? Don't worry. It will all make sense. Just keep listening! EPISODE NOTES: LIGHT SIDE OF THE...

Y'all, the showrunners got me. I'll hand it to ABC, the sneaky little buggers, and admit that they tricked me into looking at Joey's Home Depot proposal pedestal for all the drama when I should have been looking at the white Chevy Tahoe! Daisy and Kelsey in the same vehicle? WHAT IS HAPPENING!? Some Guy in Austin and I break down the finale for you and discuss all the important things, such as: * Are Joey and Kelsey really into each other or are they faking it for the...