Episodes
Justin takes the Bach with psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Diane Strachowski! They discuss all the hometown dates, their families, and Rodney's heartbreaking exit. Plus, Justin and Diane chat about Blake's response to Katie's new relationship and John's note on Reddit. Follow Diana on Instagram and her YouTube page, Rose Therapy, to hear her takes on the Bach, dating, attachment styles, and more. Plus, take her love style quiz here and explore all of her resources here! Follow the...
Published 12/02/21
Justin takes the Bach with influencer and podcaster Kelly Mccollum (from The Kelly Cast pod)! They discuss Michelle's final four picks, production's attempt to make us love Clayton, and Martin's insulting behavior. Plus, Justin and Kelly discuss Tayshia and Zac's breakup, as well as Katie and John announcing their new relationship. Follow both of Kelly's Instagram pages - personal and podcast! You can listen to her podcast, The Kelly Cast, here! Follow the pod on Instagram to stay in the...
Published 11/26/21
Justin takes the Bach with Bach blogger and advocate - Ash Talks Bach! They discuss Nayte's chemistry with Michelle, Joe's emotional date, and the entitlement of Chris S. Plus, Justin and Ash discuss the term Bach Burnout and how it can be coded language. Follow Ash on Instagram and Twitter, and subscribe to her Substack blog to get her opinions on Bach Nation and all the drama all season long.  Follow the pod on Instagram to stay in the know on all things Bachelor Nation. Remember to...
Published 11/22/21
Justin takes the Bach with blogger and podcaster Nicole Green. The two discuss Michelle's amazing date with Rick, her awkward moment with Martin, and what went wrong during the group date. Plus, Justin mourns Romeo being eliminated from the show and then speculates who might be Bachelor number two following Clayton's season. Follow Nicole's Instagram page, her blog What Nicole Wore, and listen to her pod Content Culture! Follow the pod on Instagram to stay in the know on all things...
Published 11/13/21
Justin takes the Bach with fellow Bach content creator Ariana Wu of Bachelor RealiTea! They discuss the pettiness of Peter's feud with Will, the official downfall of Jaime, and why Rodney's date was so incredible. Plus, Justin and Ariana chat about how Michelle is not afraid to use the show as a vehicle for change. Follow Ariana's Bach page Bachelor RealiTea on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for incredible content, funny videos, and more! Follow the pod on Instagram to stay in the know...
Published 11/05/21
Content/Trigger Warning: suicide/self harm (30:45 - 38:38 minutes). If you are contemplating self harm in any way, please know that you are not alone. Please consider reaching out to any of the following centers for help:  National Suicide Hotline (800-273-8255)The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+)The Steve Fund (for students of color)CDC (for facts and other helpful info) Justin takes the Bach with Claudia Thompson from the Black Bachelor Babes! They discuss Jaime's incredible one on one date with...
Published 10/29/21
Justin takes the Bach with alum Jaimi King from Nick Viall's season and BIP4! They discuss Michelle's season premiere - limo entrances, night one drama, and the first impression rose. Plus, who are Justin and Jaimi thirsty for?! Follow Jaimi on Instagram to keep up with her and all of her baking! Plus, listen to Jaimi's interview with Justin from last year here. Follow the pod on Instagram to stay in the know on all things Bachelor Nation. Remember to rate, review, and subscribe. 
Published 10/24/21
This week, Matt Munson (from Rachel Lindsay's season) takes the Bach with Justin! That's right, Justin is in the hot seat this week! Matt interviews Justin about how he started the pod, who the hottest men in the franchise are, his full time job working with Broadway shows, and so much more. Follow Matt on Instagram to keep up with the Bach alum. Follow Justin Takes the Bach on Instagram to stay in the know on all things Bachelor Nation and spill the tea with Justin himself. Please...
Published 10/18/21
Justin takes the Bach with Suzana Somers, creator of Bachelor Data! They discuss all the "drama" from the three hour season finale, including the break ups, fantasy suites, and engagements. Plus, Justin and Suzana go on several tangents about social media and follower counts!  Follow Suzana's Bachelor Data accounts on Instagram and Tik Tok to keep track of all the Bach date that you didn't know you needed! From social media growth, season to season trends, and more, Bachelor Data is an...
Published 10/09/21
Justin is back after testing positive for Covid-19 and having to skip a week! Thank you to everyone who sent in messages to Justin during this time. It means so much!!! This week, Justin takes the Bach with life coach and TV personality Stephen Lovegrove! They discuss Ivan's hotel run-in with Alexa, why Aaron is reacting the way he is, Abigail and Noah's breakup, and so much more. Plus, Stephen shares his thoughts on meeting Anna during the infamous San Diego trip! Follow Stephen on...
Published 10/02/21
Justin takes the Bach with former Miss Georgia First Runner-Up, pageant consultant, and choreographer Brooke Doss! They discuss Brendan and Pieper's exit from the show, how social media has impacted the show, and why Demi is so mad at Brendan all of a sudden. Plus, Justin definitely called Blake a tatty daddy first! Listen to Justin's interview with Blake Monar from earlier this year on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you pod. Follow Brooke on Instagram to keep up with her work in...
Published 09/17/21
Justin takes the Bach with Martica López from Tampa Bay's 925 Maxima! They recap episodes six and seven, discussing Brendan and Pieper's pre-Paradise relationship, Natasha's rise to 300K, and the saddest VIP party ever. Plus, Justin and Martica speak out against how the cast reacted to Chris and Alana after their date. Follow Martica on Instagram and Tik Tok! Plus, listen to her on air using the 925 Maxima app, or your radio if you're in the Tampa Bay area! Follow Justin Takes the Bach on...
Published 09/11/21
Justin takes the Bach with Lauren Chamblin (LC) from Netflix's Love Is Blind: After the Altar! They discuss all the couples having communication issues, Kenny being the most sought after man on the beach, Tre and Tahzjuan's self eliminations, and what it was like watching Bachelorette Becca join the cast. Plus, Justin and LC go back and forth about Thomas and his intentions on the show! Follow LC on Instagram and Twitter! Plus, listen to her podcast Permission to Enter on Apple Podcasts,...
Published 09/05/21
Justin takes the Bach with Lexi from Black Bachelor Babes! They discuss both episodes two and three, covering the first rose ceremony, Victoria P's boyfriend, everyone's beef with Thomas, and four one-on-one dates. Plus, Lexi monologues about the franchise's relationship with race, and it is everything. Follow Lexi on Instagram, as well as Black Bachelor Babes on Instagram and Twitter. Plus, join Lexi and the other BBB moderators on Clubhouse for recaps, interviews, and a whole lot more....
Published 08/28/21
Justin takes the Bach with Lacey Mark from Nick Viall's season and Bachelor in Paradise Season 4! They discuss the humor of celebrity guest host David Spade, the woes of Grocery Store Joe, and the nudity of Boy Band Manager Kenny. Plus, Lacey shares more of her own experiences on the beach! Follow Lacey on Instagram. Plus, listen to Lacey's interview on the pod from last year here. Follow Justin Takes the Bach on Instagram to stay in the know on all things Bachelor Nation and spill the...
Published 08/20/21
Justin takes the Bach with Dave Neal, comedian, podcast host, and Bach YouTube sensation! They discuss Greg on After The Final Rose, Blake being the last man standing, and Katie's happily every after. Plus, Justin and Dave stumble into a plethora of other topics, including BIP edits, potential male leads, and the dream team that is Tayshia and Kaitlyn. Follow Dave on Instagram and Twitter. Plus, subscribe to Dave's YouTube channel (over 39K subscribers) and listen to Dave's podcast The SAP...
Published 08/13/21
Justin takes the Bach with Kelly Chase from Netflix's Love Is Blind and the newly released After The Alter companion episodes! They chat about all three hometown dates, Katie's reaction to Greg saying I love you, and Greg's horrific behavior days later. Plus, Kelly talks about her own experience on a reality TV show and how it relates to the Bach universe. Follow Kelly on Instagram here to keep up with her life, resources, and more! You can also listen to her podcast,  Chase Life with...
Published 08/06/21
Justin takes the Bach with Dustin Kendrick from Hannah Brown's season! They discuss Michael's departure,  all the pettiness of the Men Tell All, and how Connor B. stole the  show this week. Plus, Dustin reveals that he nominated Andrew S. to be on the show?!? Follow Dustin on Instagram and Twitter. You can also follow his company, Guaranteed Karma on Instagram, or head to their website to start volunteering and earning rewards today. Plus, make sure to also check out Dustin and Pete's...
Published 07/31/21
Justin takes the Bach with comedian and writer Britt Migs! They discuss Justin's fake boyfriend Brendan, why Katie keeps having to reassure Greg, and what made Mike P.'s date so uncomfortable. Plus, Andrew S. left then came back and then left again, then was offered the chance to stay but didn't?!?! We discuss the whiplash around his departure and why he might be our next Bachelor.  Follow Britt on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok to follow her work, commentary, and hilarious videos!...
Published 07/23/21
Justin takes the Bach with lifestyle and fashion blogger Alexis Wilkins! They discuss the five men who are eliminated, the worst roast ever, and how Katie might have accidentally set a precedent for snitches in the house. Plus, Justin and Alexis discuss the offensive tweets from contestants Justin Glaze and Andrew Spencer that surfaced last week. Follow Alexis on both her personal Instagram as well as her event and wedding planning page! Follow @justintakesthebach on Instagram to stay in...
Published 07/14/21
Content/Trigger Warning: sexual assault (17:30 - 22:35 minutes). If you are a victim of sexual assault or violence, please contact Rainn for resources and help. You can click here to access their website or call them directly at 800-656-HOPE. Please remember that sexual violence is never the survivor's fault; only the perpetrator is responsible. Thank you for sharing your story, Katie. Justin takes the Bach with Morgan Paige, aka Tik Tok's MorganPTalks. We break down Blake's  connection...
Published 07/10/21
Justin takes the Bach with Marcus Pierce from The Bachelorette Season 2! They discuss Katie banning Thomas from her kingdom, Blake's super sweet entrance, and how young this cast really is. Plus, Marcus speaks about his experience as the second Black man in franchise history and his hopes for the show's continual evolution. Follow Marcus on Instagram to see his artistic pursuits, hear his thoughts on social justice, and catch his  thirst traps. Follow @justintakesthebach on Instagram to...
Published 07/04/21
Content/Trigger Warning: sexual assault (37:30 - 49:10 minutes). If you are a victim of sexual assault or violence, please contact Rainn for resources and help. You can click here to access their website or call them directly at 800-656-HOPE. Please remember that sexual violence is never the survivor's fault; only the perpetrator is responsible. Thank you for sharing your story, Katie. Justin takes the Bach with Natasha Jokic from Buzzfeed. We discuss this very emotional episode including...
Published 06/24/21
Justin takes the Bach with Fox Sports creative producer Angie Matarozzi! The two dish on Katie's surprising one on one with Greg and her two sex positive group dates. Plus, we discuss the drama surrounding Aaron and Cody, and Karl and everyone else. Follow @angelinarozz on Instagram to keep up with Angie, and listen to Club Shay Shay on Apple Podcasts and other streaming services.  Follow @justintakesthebach on Instagram to stay in the know on all things Bachelor Nation and spill the tea...
Published 06/19/21
The Bachelorette is back! For Katie's season premiere, Justin takes the Bach with radio host and personality Carla Marie from the Twitch TV show "The Carla Marie + Anthony Show." Carla Marie shares how she actually knows Katie (and Molly Mesnick), and then the pair dive into limo exits, an unexpected fight, and this season's new mentors. Plus, who receives roses and who goes home night one! Follow @thecarlamarie on Instagram and Twitter to keep up with Carla Marie. Watch all the episodes of...
Published 06/09/21