Episodes
In this special episode of Throw It Bach, Sam talks to the winner of the Cleveland performance of The Bachelor Live On Stage, Jackie Leonardi!  The Bachelor was Rick from Michelle's season, who is one of our favorites.  Jackie dishes all of the behind the scenes deets about what it's really like to win The Bachelor Live On Stage.  Sam & Jackie discuss: How Jackie got cast for the show. Winning the first impression rose. The wild group of women in Cleveland, one of which peed her...
Published 04/06/22
This week on Throw It Bach hosts Sam & Melissa breakdown the finale of Clayton Echard's season of The Bachelor!  Wow, it has been a wild ride.  The ladies discuss: Clayton's very unhelpful conversation with Jesse and our thoughts on him as the host. The rose ceremony from hell and how both the ladies and Clayton deal with it and what we think went on behind the scenes. Both Gabby and Rachel meeting Clayton's family Our overall take on Clayton's family (they aren't as bad as we...
Published 03/23/22
Published 03/23/22
This week on Throw It Bach hosts Sam and Melissa discuss both the Women Tell All, and of course, Fantasy Suites.  Wow, this was a wild ride! Shanae's edit on WTA and the women stooping down to her level. Why in the world these women even care about Aaron Clancy. A new found respect for Cassidy. Sarah in the hot seat. Teddi being amazing. Clayton getting roasted by the women. Rachel's fantasy suites and how somehow the edit has changed for her. Gabby's fantasy suite date and...
Published 03/14/22
On this episode of Throw It Bach hosts Sam and Melissa break down this really good hometowns episode!  The ladies discuss: Susie's hometown date and her obvious Bachelorette edit. Gabby's heartwarming hometown date. Serene's hometown date which included some heartbreak and a very hot brother. Rachel's hometown date which included wild chemistry during the day and a terrifying father at night. Clayton's goodbye to Serene. Bachelor Nation News & Gossip including Women Tell All...
Published 03/08/22
This week on Throw It Bach hosts Sam and Melissa break down the seventh episode of Clayton's season of The Bachelor.  The ladies discuss: Sarah confronting the girls when she came home with a rose. The aggressive and tense confrontation between Sarah and Mara. Susie and Clayton's pretty woman date and the history of who has gotten this date in the past. The therapy group date and how this was different than past therapy group dates. Genevieve shutting down which led to her departure. ...
Published 02/25/22
This week on Throw It Bach, hosts Sam and Melissa break down the 6th episode of Clayton's season of The Bachelor. They discuss: The ending of the 2 on 1 date with Genevieve and Clayton, possible reasons he kept Shanae around for so long and if he really has a connection with Genevieve. Teddy's 1 on 1 date and her revelation to Clayton that she is a virgin. The Gladiator group date and the drama brewing with Mara. Rachel's growing connection to Clayton. Susie's surprise clocktower...
Published 02/18/22
This week on Throw It Bach, Sam and Melissa are joined by good friend and travel blogger/influencer Caitlin Palumbo.  The ladies first start off by getting updates on Caitlin's love life as a newly single woman. They then discuss: Serene & Clayton's 1 on 1 date and if they really seem to have a connection. A dramatic cocktail party in which Shanae causes problems, again. Gabby & Clayton's 1 on 1 date and their strong connection. The Roast group date and how savage some of the...
Published 02/11/22
This week on Throw It Bach, Melissa is out of town but Sam is joined by the one and only Zachary Reality!  The two discuss: Zachary's conversation with Shanae's sister as well as his communication with Cassidy. What is was like being on Pilot Pete's podcast. Zachary's very honest opinions of Clayton as the lead. The very awkward and poorly handled conversation between Clayton, Shanae and Elizabeth. Thoughts on Gabby and Genevieve. Rachel and Clayton's undeniable connection and how...
Published 02/03/22
On this weeks episode of Throw It Bach hosts Sam and Melissa break down the third episode of Clayton's season of The Bachelor.  The ladies discuss: Cassidy's dramatic exit and Bachelor history being made. Another very unnecessary and uncomfortable group therapy date that Kaitlyn Bristow hosted and what we learned about some of the women and Clayton. The hypocrisy of the therapy group date and the "body positive" message the producers were trying to send. Sarah's 1 on 1 date, and once...
Published 01/27/22
Sam and Melissa are finally back to recap the new season of The Bachelor with Clayton Echard!  The ladies discuss: Thoughts on episode 1 and Clayton as the lead. Sam & Melissa's love of Hilary Duff and her role on the group date. The budding romance between Clayton and Serene. Cassidy's behavior on the group date and what she has been posting on social media.  Susie's 1 on 1 date. Ziwe's amazing job on the second group date. The despicable treatment of Elizabeth by Shanae. ...
Published 01/13/22
This week on Throw It Bach Sam & Melissa discuss the beautiful and heartbreaking finale episode of The Bachelorette.  They discuss: Tayshia's absence from After The Final Rose. Brandon meeting Michelle's family and it going extremely well.  Which leads to the conversation, are the parents ever really right? Nayte meeting Michelle's family and it not going nearly as well as Brandon's time with them. Brandon's final date with Michelle and how she told him she was in love with him. ...
Published 12/31/21
On this week's episode of Throw It Bach Sam and Melissa break down both the MTA episode and Fantasy Suites.  The ladies discuss: Jamie's appearance on MTA and how he didn't do himself any favors. How the show dealt with Tayshia and Zac's breakup during the MTA episode. The preview for Clayton's season. Brandon's fantasy suite date and if he is the right match for Michelle. Joe's date with Michelle and it being difficult to read him and if he truly means what he says. The awkward...
Published 12/20/21
This week on Throw It Bach, Sam & Melissa catch up and talk about what has been going on with them, which is a crazy turn of events!  After Sam got Covid and recovered, now Melissa has it (no, they have not been together!) but thankfully they are both okay and on the mend.  The ladies talk about the important points from last week's episode (Michelle's adorable students, Clayton's forced Bachelor edit, Martin's cringe worthy departure and saying goodbye to Rick and Olu).  Then they get...
Published 12/03/21
Surprise, we have a super fun bonus episode for you all! While we did not cover this week's amazing episode of The Bachelorette (don't worry, we will touch on all of the important parts next week!) we have a very special episode for you with one of our favorite members of Bachelor Nation, Kirpa Sudick from Colton's season.  The ladies discuss: Kirpa's time on The Bachelor and the drama that followed her. Her feelings about Colton, his book and coming out. How she was bullied on social...
Published 11/27/21
This week on Throw It Bach Sam & Melissa break down this somewhat mediocre episode of The Bachelorette, but don't worry, they make it fun like always!  The ladies discuss: If Michelle ever really wants to leave Minnesota....seems like a no from here! Michelle's one on one date with Joe and rumors that are currently circulating about him.  Discussion on why the producers must hate Chris S. so much. Conspiracy theories as to why Clayton is The Bachelor. The ridiculous Viking...
Published 11/18/21
This week on Throw It Bach Sam & Melissa break down this week's episode with Jacqueline Trumbull from Arie's season!  Jacqueline has a unique and fascinating perspective to the show, not only was she on it and left on her own accord, but she is currently at Duke studying clinical psychology to get her PhD!  The ladies discuss: Everything going on in Jacqueline's life including planning for her future with her partner Paul, her experience on the show and how her perspective may have...
Published 11/15/21
This week on Throw It Bach Sam & Melissa have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Bachelor and BIP alum Annaliese Puccini!  The ladies discuss: An update Annaliese's life and her Eat, Pray, Love 9 month stay in Maui. An honest conversation about what the Bachelor set therapist is like and her experience and hurt with the therapist assigned to her during her time on the shows. An update on what happened off screen with Annaliese and Kamil. Ageism within the franchise. And the...
Published 11/04/21
This week on Throw It Bach Sam & Melissa break down the second episode of Michelle Young's season of The Bachelorette!  And don't forget, this is a spoiler podcast, you have been warned!  The ladies discuss: The growing bond between Michelle and Tayshia. The classroom date and how it helped the audience get to know some of the guys better, the good and the bad. Sam & Melissa's love for Rick and how far they think he will last. Michelle's blossoming connection with Brandon. ...
Published 10/28/21
The ladies are back for a new season of Throw It Bach to cover Michelle Young's journey to find love. Sam and Melissa breakdown the episode and Melissa shares the details of the intimate event she went to where she got to spend some quality time with Tyler Cameron! **Please be advised, we are a spoiler podcast and the rumored winner is discussed, so listen at your own risk!  With that being said, there are already so many spoilers the general public knows this season, so come on this journey...
Published 10/22/21
We are finally here, the finale episode of this season of Bachelor In Paradise! Sam & Melissa break down this episode while also diving deep into the astrology behind the couples.  The ladies discuss: Noah and Abigail's goodbye, what is currently going on with them now and what we think really happened behind the scenes. Caelynn & Dean's less than stellar performance as the finale hosts. Natasha's goodbye and what we think should have happened with her storyline. Becca &...
Published 10/07/21
On this week's episode of Throw It Bach, Sam & Melissa break down another crazy three hours of Bachelor In Paradise!  They discuss: Sam's experience at Nemacolin. The Aaron and Ivan squabble and what we really think happened behind the scenes at the hotel. The disappointment in Anna's entrance to the beach. Mykenna's sadness that turned into happiness because of Ed!  We are team Mykenna! Kenny & Mari's time with the Bruja and how Thomas gave the contestants and the audience...
Published 10/01/21
This week on Throw It Bach Melissa is out of town, so Sam is joined by travel blogger and influencer Caitlin Palumbo!  The ladies discuss: Kendall's departure and thoughts on her role within the franchise. Demar & Ed's arrival and the lack of chemistry they have with Chelsea and Natasha on their double date. Maurissa & Riley's breakthrough conversation and their potential as a couple in the real world. Kenny & Mari's "taco" date and that they are falling in love with each...
Published 09/23/21
We have a great surprise for you all this week with our special guest Elyse Dehlbom!  Elyse was on Colton's season of The Bachelor and has been a fan favorite of the franchise for several years now.  Sam and Melissa talk with Elyse all about The Bachelor, BIP and astrology.  They discuss: What it was like being an empath on a show like The Bachelor. The reason why she left the show and why she thinks so many more men leave the show than women. Her thoughts on Colton and all of the news...
Published 09/17/21
On this week's episode of Throw it Bach, Sam & Melissa break down this very dramatic four hours of television.  They discuss: Kendall's entrance, how Joe handles it and Serena's reaction. Noah and Abigail's awkward and semi-forced romance. The love triangle between Kenny, Mari & Demi which led to Mari's declaration of love and Demi's breakdown. Pieper's entrance to paradise and the disgusting conversations and events that followed which led to her and Brendan losing a massive...
Published 09/13/21